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re: Arsenal 2016/2017 Season Long Thread: 13 time FA Cup Champs

Posted on 10/20/16 at 12:09 pm to
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
118233 posts
Posted on 10/20/16 at 12:09 pm to
I completely agree. This team does feel different to me. The depth is something we haven't had for a very long time.
Posted by TeLeFaWx
Dallas, TX
Member since Aug 2011
29311 posts
Posted on 10/20/16 at 5:34 pm to
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I completely agree. This team does feel different to me. The depth is something we haven't had for a very long time.


The depth is crazy good.
Posted by crazy4lsu
Member since May 2005
39817 posts
Posted on 10/20/16 at 6:27 pm to
We are most definitely going to have a slow-down. It'd be nice if Ox stepped up during that time period.
Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
29637 posts
Posted on 10/20/16 at 10:42 pm to
Ox struggled with the final product this game. It was frustrating to watch. Did well to get the goal though.
Posted by dgnx6
Member since Feb 2006
89701 posts
Posted on 10/21/16 at 1:43 am to
Well that was fun. I'm trying not to get too excited. I just couldn't believe that first goal. I hope this team doesn't frick around, they have a squad that can do some damage.
Posted by dgnx6
Member since Feb 2006
89701 posts
Posted on 10/21/16 at 1:47 am to
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really wish Ramsey would come back too. I'd like to see him work in this team.


While I like Ramsey, and thought he was excellent for whales, I think this team has looked and played offensively better without him. I don't know where you put him unless someone gets hurt.
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
118233 posts
Posted on 10/21/16 at 7:28 am to
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It'd be nice if Ox stepped up during that time period.


Yep. Also, Giroud and Perez are going to have to be good and Welbeck and Ramsey back into the mix. We have so much depth that we loaned Wilshere out. Just nuts.
Posted by Stewie Griffin
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2005
16148 posts
Posted on 10/21/16 at 8:13 am to
I think we ease Ramsey back in as a sub and see if he gets hot. Then you can think about starting him with Xhaka.
Posted by DB10_AFC
South Louisiana
Member since Jun 2012
7080 posts
Posted on 10/21/16 at 8:34 am to
Yea the guys that aren't playing as much now will get their chance when we get some injuries and when some guys lose form.
Posted by DB10_AFC
South Louisiana
Member since Jun 2012
7080 posts
Posted on 10/22/16 at 8:20 am to
Looks like Santi will get a rest. The rest of the 11 is as expected. Have to get 3 points and keep our momentum.
Posted by Retrograde
TX
Member since Jul 2014
2914 posts
Posted on 10/22/16 at 9:25 am to
Good thing traore is all pace and no skill or we would be staring down 0-1
Posted by leoj
Member since Nov 2010
3107 posts
Posted on 10/22/16 at 9:39 am to
Love Elneny. He can drive a shot from outside the box like no other, it's great
Posted by Retrograde
TX
Member since Jul 2014
2914 posts
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:42 am to
This is a highly disappointing game. All the possession, can't brake Middlesbrough down.
Posted by tiggah1981
Winterfell
Member since Aug 2007
18290 posts
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:47 am to
Is it just me or are teams content and willing to sit back to play for the tie?

It's as if arsenal is not up by half other teams almost completely shut down their offense
Posted by crazy4lsu
Member since May 2005
39817 posts
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:55 am to
Boro probably should have won that game at the end. Negredo is a moron.

Missing players like Santi and Xhaka was too much for this game. We need a player to play the ball between the lines. We don't get that often enough from Co and El Neny
Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
29637 posts
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:56 am to
All too typical by Arsène and the team. Sit back and pass around without penetrating, then loft a ball into the box for 5'7 Sanchez. It's never worked and I don't know why we keep trying it.
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
20483 posts
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:56 am to
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Is it just me or are teams content and willing to sit back to play for the tie?

It's as if arsenal is not up by half other teams almost completely shut down their offense


You can't blame Middlesbrough. For a relegation-level side, every point is precious and to leave the Emirates with a result is a huge triumph. We had plenty opportunities.
Posted by Bottom9
Arsenal Til I Die
Member since Jul 2010
25200 posts
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:57 am to
Santi being out hurt us. Damn it. Elneny is okay but he didn't have a good game.

FFS LSU, Arsenal, and the Cubs can't all win on the same day huh?
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
20483 posts
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:59 am to
Argh.

Frustrating we couldn't get the three, but we played well and moved well, so it's just one of those things. M played their hearts out.

Guys, I still scream that we need a world-class striker. As great as Alexis is, he is not a natural 9. That far post opportunity he had, a Messi or Suarez would have lasered and lifted that over a prone keeper.

You get a top striker for moments just like that.

But I'm thrilled that we didn't see much of our past offensive problems. We had opportunities and had a go. No frustrating extra cutesy passes in the penalty area.
Posted by leoj
Member since Nov 2010
3107 posts
Posted on 10/22/16 at 11:06 am to
You could tell we needed giroud to get on those crosses. Not Iwobi or coqs best day. Need Santi back
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