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re: Capital One Cup MEGA THREAD

Posted on 10/29/13 at 2:27 pm to
Posted by PTBob
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 2:27 pm to
Lets just be honest. Wenger is nervous he isn't going to win a trophy this season, so he has to make sure he stays alive in the Capital One Cup.

Posted by Friend of OBUDan
Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 2:30 pm to
i think he doesn't want to concede anything yet, for sure. our mindset has been so positive so far this season, i understand not wanting to frick with that.
Posted by PTBob
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 2:35 pm to
I was really just trying to start shite. Not much positive going on with United at the moment. Got an email yesterday saying that the United game wasn't being broadcast ANYWHERE on ANY CHANNEL so I'm looking forward to coming home and watching this game on DVR.

This post was edited on 10/29/13 at 2:37 pm
Posted by tigerfan88
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 2:36 pm to
The capital one cup should about as important to Arsenal as the capital one bowl is to lsu. It's probably more of a confidence thing, wenger doesn't think it'll good for morale to get killed by the first real English contender we play
Posted by ATLienTiger
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 3:11 pm to
Arsenal's midfield straight up dominating the match; although, no real threatening chances, and then of course Jenkinson commits a terrible gaff and costs Arsenal a goal.
Posted by ATLienTiger
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 3:14 pm to
If only Arsenal had a someone out there to aim for up top, they are possessing the ball around Chelsea's box quite a bit but can't create any real chances. They really need someone to make a good run behind who will actually convert the chance, or someone who will make a dribble and shoot without needing to be 10 yards or less out.
Posted by glassman
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Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 3:19 pm to
quote:

Jenkinson commits a terrible gaff and costs Arsenal a goal.


He is not nearly ready to challenge Sagna for the starting spot at RB.
Posted by ATLienTiger
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 3:22 pm to
You streaming this match?
Posted by glassman
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 3:24 pm to
Trying, but busy with work.
Posted by ATLienTiger
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 3:25 pm to
The disconnect with Ryo and Bendtner is obvious out there thus far, you can tell there is a lack of chemistry.
Posted by Friend of OBUDan
Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 3:36 pm to
that was really frustrating. lacked a little bit of chemistry in the final third, but still shouldn't be losing.

jenkinson hasn't looked good, even without the gaffe. really surprised at how little Chelsea have threatened. the break off of their goal was awful which makes the goal even tougher to stomach.

essien has two shots that have gone out for throw ins, reminding us how unlikely his golazo vs us a few years back was.
Posted by RandySavage
9 Time Natty Winner
Member since May 2012
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 3:44 pm to
quote:

essien has two shots that have gone out for throw ins


I thought one of those was Willian? Either way Essien's not only went out for a throw in but almost went out behind the spot on the field where he shot it from, hard to do I'd imagine.

quote:

reminding us how unlikely his golazo vs us a few years back was.


Nah, totally different player then. Very capable of that type of brilliance. As my favorite player and the reason I became a Chelsea fan it's hard to watch how far he's fallen so fast but I guess three serious knee injuries in four years will do that. Especially to someone who relied on pace and power much moreso than technical ability.
Posted by Friend of OBUDan
Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 3:48 pm to
willian teed up his first one.

I was a big fan of essien's game in his prime. still was never much of a goal scorer.
Posted by ATLienTiger
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 3:53 pm to
So 60-70th will most likely come Giroud and/or Ozil.
Posted by ATLienTiger
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 3:56 pm to
Typical Arsenal, 4 open looks from the edge of the box or just inside and not one of them pulled the trigger.
Posted by Wait For It...
Member since Jun 2012
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 4:02 pm to
Has anyone mentioned that Brek is on Stoke's bench today... that's an improvement for him
Posted by ATLienTiger
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Member since Oct 2006
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 4:05 pm to
Ozil on for Ryo, 62nd minute.

Ramsey starting to take on people, being more aggressive in attack. Arsenal still take about 10-15 minutes to really get going each half.

Mata with the dagger in the 65th. No need to bring on Giroud now, rest him up for the weekend
This post was edited on 10/29/13 at 4:07 pm
Posted by Leauxgan
Brooklyn
Member since Nov 2005
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 4:08 pm to
honestly have zero emotional investment at being down 0-2. just hoping all our regular starters come out unscratched
Posted by svb
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Member since Jun 2012
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 4:08 pm to
THE KILLER


MATA
Posted by svb
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Posted on 10/29/13 at 4:10 pm to
quote:

honestly have zero emotional investment at being down 0-2. just hoping all our regular starters come out unscratched


denial is the first stage, breaux
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