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re: Arsenal v Liverpool 7:30 EST ESPN2

Posted on 8/20/11 at 9:25 am to
Posted by ATLienTiger
NOLA
Member since Oct 2006
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Posted on 8/20/11 at 9:25 am to
That is true, but when you have hopes/expectations of finishing top 4 it really doesn't cut it being stuck with those players due to whatever circumstances put you in that situation.
Posted by crazy4lsu
Member since May 2005
39298 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 9:43 am to
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there are very few premier league 11s that would run through that particular arsenal side as visitors


Very true. I have no shame losing to a revamped 'Pool side. I just wish we could have played them closer to full strength. We had four PL debuts today. That's a lot, even for us.
Posted by IAmTheHatOnMilesHead
Team 31™
Member since Nov 2008
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Posted on 8/20/11 at 9:55 am to
Just got done watching the recording (too lazy to wake up #badfan), but Frimpong strikes me as sort of a hot head for you guys Leauxgan. He's certainly a frontrunner for the Swag XI in the future. Solid holding mid though. Fantastic work rate. Just kind of a cunt.
Posted by Leauxgan
Brooklyn
Member since Nov 2005
17324 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 10:01 am to
Yeah, he's about where Wilshere was last season. Young guy, clearly talented, but mentally feeble, letting small things get the best of him and making reckless challenges.

But I'm very happy he's showing potential. He had an ACL tear that kept him out all last season, so to see him regain his stride is inspiring.
Posted by IAmTheHatOnMilesHead
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Posted on 8/20/11 at 10:03 am to
I was actually impressed with these young guys you ran out there...in particular Frimpong and the young centerback (despite the awful mistake). Just nothing going on centrally in the attack. And I understand that you're really beat up right now. But Wenger needs a move. Being frugal might help you long term, but you're Arsenal. You don't play for the future.
Posted by tsmi136
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2011
4045 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 10:04 am to
He's got a lot of potential and a huge upside. He was pretty impressive until he got sent off.
Posted by Leauxgan
Brooklyn
Member since Nov 2005
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Posted on 8/20/11 at 10:13 am to
hipster Meirelesshhhh with a classy celebration

Posted by IAmTheHatOnMilesHead
Team 31™
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25971 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 10:20 am to
There's a chance he'll be in Chelsea soon anyway. He'll fit in nicely there if he does.
Posted by joey barton
Member since Feb 2011
11468 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 10:21 am to
cultural disconnect

it's a celebratory gesture in their (sign) language. here's ronaldo after a beach volleyball game:



"yay! we've won"

Posted by itawambadog
America, F Yeah!
Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 8/20/11 at 10:21 am to
I thought he gave the finger but wasn't 100% sure. He will fit in nicely in Chelsea.
Posted by D844
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2007
1447 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 11:09 am to
He looked mad at Lucas and Suaraz covered it up.
Posted by Crede15
Member since Jun 2009
17249 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 11:25 am to
Arsenal doesn't have anybody that gets behind the defense. You would think that Walcott would but it doesn't really happen. Van Persie doesn't even try to. Maybe Gervinho? I haven't seen enough of him.

Just seems like they've become more and more predictable and easy to defend over the last couple of years.
Posted by crazy4lsu
Member since May 2005
39298 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 1:03 pm to
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You would think that Walcott would but it doesn't really happen


Amazing to me. Last year at this time he was making runs all over the place. This game he kept calling for the ball to his feet, and expecting to outrun Enrique. Good LB's won't fall for that shite. The movement of the front three this game was really poor.
Posted by TFTC
Chicago, Il
Member since May 2010
23305 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 1:11 pm to
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This game he kept calling for the ball to his feet, and expecting to outrun Enrique. Good LB's won't fall for that shite


No doubt...Enrique appears to have good positional awareness and the pace to stay with Walcott...

He looks to be a steal at £6M...
Posted by crazy4lsu
Member since May 2005
39298 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 1:20 pm to
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No doubt...Enrique appears to have good positional awareness and the pace to stay with Walcott...


He kept Walcott pinned back as well. Theo wasn't really dynamic with his running though. That was one area he improved upon in a big way last year. He also panicked nearly every time he got the ball. He has to show that he's a big time player because we'll need his scoring ability if we are to go anywhere this season.

Enrique looks to be a good buy, but I don't seem to recall if he got a cross in. With your wide players, that type of thing might not be all that valuable, but it might be useful when Carrol isn't playing like a moron.
Posted by LSUSOBEAST1
Member since Aug 2008
28621 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 1:21 pm to
He had a few nice lobbed balls
Posted by Cash
Vail
Member since Feb 2005
37597 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 2:10 pm to
Enrique is supposed to be our fastest player, followed by Downing.
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
117893 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 2:22 pm to
All plans for the match were put on the fritz. Ran into and old college girlfriend and things got crazy. Woke up at 9:30 at her place. Kind of the result I was expecting. Time to BUY!!.
Posted by Leauxgan
Brooklyn
Member since Nov 2005
17324 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 2:23 pm to
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
117893 posts
Posted on 8/20/11 at 2:28 pm to
It was crazy. I stopped at the River Shack on the way home to have two beers. As I was leaving three MILF's walk in and I was like wow, that is XXX. Stayed and had a few drinks. Her two friends left and it just went up hill from there.
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