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Posted on 11/23/16 at 3:52 pm to tigerfan88
No idea what Iwobi was doing on that "defensive" header. Zero clue. It wasn't an attempt to clear it, he didn't duck out of the way, I just don't know... Ugh.
And Ramsey often would pass it backward first time with zero pressure on him, as if he wasn't aware of his surroundings. It was frustrating at times when he appeared to have space to turn and go but would pass it back.
Yeesh.
And Ramsey often would pass it backward first time with zero pressure on him, as if he wasn't aware of his surroundings. It was frustrating at times when he appeared to have space to turn and go but would pass it back.
Yeesh.
Posted on 11/23/16 at 4:04 pm to gallagherkck
Yeah I thought Ramsey had a good game but he had a lot of one touch passes backwards or sideways when he should have turned and gone, and some attempted dribbles and flicks when he should have played it backwards simply.
He might still be getting his feet in that CM position. Thought it was his best game for us there in awhile.
He might still be getting his feet in that CM position. Thought it was his best game for us there in awhile.
Posted on 11/23/16 at 6:20 pm to DB10_AFC
Can someone tell me how the game went today? Did we get lucky again because Cavani sucks at finishing?
Posted on 11/23/16 at 6:32 pm to cwil177
I only saw the second half. We were heavily on top the first 20 minutes of the half, didn't have a ton of clear cut chances thought. Lot of bad decisions around the box.
Then they were pressuring but not really creating clear cut either until their goal on the corner. Then we made our subs and regained a footing in the game but that's also when Cavani cut us to pieces twice, should've had two goals. One missed a golden header wide, then tried to chip ospina on the break but ospina shut him down.
Last 10 minutes or so were pretty even. Thought the CB's were good, although Cavani had his moments. Ramsey and Coq were good. Sanchez was Sanchez. Everywhere and instrumental in both our goals. Ozil was solid. Gibbs and Jenkinson were ok in defense, but there's a pretty steep drop for both of them going forward. Iwobi had flashes but was probably our biggest waster of attacks going forward and had the terrible attempted header for their second.
Then they were pressuring but not really creating clear cut either until their goal on the corner. Then we made our subs and regained a footing in the game but that's also when Cavani cut us to pieces twice, should've had two goals. One missed a golden header wide, then tried to chip ospina on the break but ospina shut him down.
Last 10 minutes or so were pretty even. Thought the CB's were good, although Cavani had his moments. Ramsey and Coq were good. Sanchez was Sanchez. Everywhere and instrumental in both our goals. Ozil was solid. Gibbs and Jenkinson were ok in defense, but there's a pretty steep drop for both of them going forward. Iwobi had flashes but was probably our biggest waster of attacks going forward and had the terrible attempted header for their second.
This post was edited on 11/23/16 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 11/23/16 at 7:58 pm to tigerfan88
We are still playing our second string keeper in champions league matches. Arsène 
Thanks for the explanation. I hope we play well in our next game and lock up the top spot in the group.
Thanks for the explanation. I hope we play well in our next game and lock up the top spot in the group.
Posted on 11/23/16 at 8:01 pm to cwil177
I could be wrong but I'm fairly certain PSG holds the tiebreaker over us on away goals, which is a stupid rule in group stages if it is in fact the rule.
Which means they have to drop points for us to finish top
Which means they have to drop points for us to finish top
Posted on 11/23/16 at 8:10 pm to Stewie Griffin
You're correct.
I agree with the away goals rule counting in group stages as a tiebreaker. Wtf.
I agree with the away goals rule counting in group stages as a tiebreaker. Wtf.
Posted on 11/23/16 at 8:19 pm to Stewie Griffin
Yup, we have to pray we don't face one of Barca, Madrid/Dortmund, Atletico.
Posted on 11/23/16 at 8:31 pm to gallagherkck
We are ahead on goal differential by three. Does that not matter?
Posted on 11/23/16 at 8:44 pm to cwil177
Congrats on re-signing Bellerín.
Posted on 11/23/16 at 9:23 pm to cwil177
Apparently not. Just hope they can drop some points and we can get a win in Basel.
But knowing Arsenal, we'll end up in first and get drawn with a 2nd seeded Real
But knowing Arsenal, we'll end up in first and get drawn with a 2nd seeded Real
Posted on 11/23/16 at 11:42 pm to cwil177
It's head to head goal differential and then away goals in head to head games. Away goals are super dumb in general, but it's even dumber in a group stage setting.
Regardless we have a 33% chance of a good draw with the Benfica/Besiktas leader or Monaco/Leverkusen leader, and then getting juventus/Sevilla winner wouldn't be terrible. Especially if Sevilla could knick it
Regardless we have a 33% chance of a good draw with the Benfica/Besiktas leader or Monaco/Leverkusen leader, and then getting juventus/Sevilla winner wouldn't be terrible. Especially if Sevilla could knick it
Posted on 11/24/16 at 12:01 am to tigerfan88
Except we shite the bed against Monaco last time. 
Posted on 11/24/16 at 9:07 am to cwil177
We didn't have tGOAT cb Kostafi back then bra
Posted on 11/24/16 at 9:26 am to gallagherkck
quote:
No idea what Iwobi was doing on that "defensive" header. Zero clue. It wasn't an attempt to clear it, he didn't duck out of the way, I just don't know... Ugh.
And Ramsey often would pass it backward first time with zero pressure on him, as if he wasn't aware of his surroundings. It was frustrating at times when he appeared to have space to turn and go but would pass it back.
Yeap. Iwobi is just timid at times, doesn't attack the ball.
And Ramsey. Dude is a skilled player, but wtf. Stop passing it backwards when there is no need to.
The response at beginning of 2nd half was great though.
Posted on 11/24/16 at 10:12 am to dgnx6
See I thought Ramsey was excellent yesterday. He balanced being postionally balanced and making runs well. Yes there were some backwards passes but he also had some key balls forward and his movement was masterful, especially in the second half. His work on the Giroud shot that Marquinhos blocked was a great example. His run on the Ball Alexis played in that just missed him was typical Ramsey and he was an inch from the winner.
He also had 5 tackles and was superb defensively. If he plays like that he and Xhaka will be a formidable pairing. I hope Wenger goes that route from the start soon. I love Coq but he should be depth and end of game solidification behind the Ramsey-Xhaka pairing IMO. Wenger tends to take his time on these things but it's time.
He also had 5 tackles and was superb defensively. If he plays like that he and Xhaka will be a formidable pairing. I hope Wenger goes that route from the start soon. I love Coq but he should be depth and end of game solidification behind the Ramsey-Xhaka pairing IMO. Wenger tends to take his time on these things but it's time.
Posted on 11/25/16 at 9:01 am to Stewie Griffin
This alone should make everyone love Jenko 
Posted on 11/27/16 at 7:21 am to RebelVol
Line-up vs Bournemouth: Cech, Debuchy, Koscielny, Mustafi, Monreal, Xhaka, Elneny, Ox, Walcott, Özil, Sanchez
Xhaka finally getting a start. Interested in how Debuchy does.
Xhaka finally getting a start. Interested in how Debuchy does.
Posted on 11/27/16 at 8:34 am to DB10_AFC
Welp so much for Debuchy
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