Arsene Wenger has come in for fierce criticism this week for his comments about Stoke, their tactics and their tackles, but they won and we lost, I watched Arsenal TV last night and they thought Ade’s tackle was worse than all the Stoke ones, the only thing that was wrong with the Stoke game was your team selection boss, so get over it an move on.
The boss also had this to say ‘I don’t believe I will buy in January, I trust my players strengths and intelligence – it’s now up to them to show it’ – so that’s it for the season, he’s said no one’s coming in so this team is it, he can’t complain about inexperience or depth of squad or injuries, he has the opportunity to strengthen and he’s said no, so we need to hope this team grows up in a hurry and we need to get behind them today.
Wednesday’s team was more like it, and although we didn’t win, I thought we looked more solid, Johan and Ramsey in, looked good and more of a fit, Nasri had a bad game and Cesc wasn’t on fire but if Robin had had some luck and Fernabache didn’t play like a girls team with 11 behind the ball it would have been different.
Today we see the return of the Mancs 12th man referee Webb.
He gave them a penalty against us last season when we lost 2-1 and he gave them a scandalous free kick for their winner after evra dived.
He gave a pen to Middlesbrough when we lost 2-1.
He gave a penalty to blackburn at the Grove and although we won 6-2 the pen made it 1-0 to them.
He was ref that sent Kolo off in the Carling Cup final.
He was the linesman who got Sol sent of against the Mancs in 2003.
These facts were supplied by fellow Grover Alan so thanks a lot my friend, an interesting read.
I think if we run at them and shut them down (do a Stoke, Fulham and Hull) combine that with our passing game and add the finishing skills of Nasri, Theo, Diaby, Bendtner and Ramsey, I think we can stuff them, I really do, if we don’t do the above though, we could get stuffed.
So let us the fans be our 12th man, let’s stay in our seats until the end, get back in them for the start and sing our bollocks off (same for the girls but obviously forget the testi reference) let our team know we love them and are behind them and I think you’ll see the Arsenal we all love, hopefully there will be the added bonus of seeing shrek get sent off for gobbing off, but don’t hold your breath.
Arsene you do your bit, don’t pick Song, play Djourou, make substitutions early if we need them and none if we don’t.
We’re with you Arsene and we’re behind our team, we’ll show you today, get Nasri fired up, let Theo loose, give Ramsey the nod and unleash hell!
Fabianski
Sagna Djourou Gallas Clichy
Theo Cesc Ramsey Nasri
Diaby
Bendtner
Vela on as sub.
My team would attack them from the off, if I wanted to be more cautious I would drop Diaby back into midfield or put Kolo in as the holding player.
3-1 Arsenal Grovers, I won’t be around today and nor will Pedro, so you’ll need to be alert to trouble, don’t forget it’s the weekend.
Le Grove is now smart phone compatible!
Pedro
Geoff
November 8, 2008 at 09:06
Oh, 1st??
November 8, 2008 at 09:07
Gnarley I won’t let the sign drop, it will fall on my own in the North bank, but you got the rest right!
Pat, Spooky we have the same team, enjoy it from the dark side!!!
November 8, 2008 at 09:07
Skandi, well done!
November 8, 2008 at 09:09
I totally agree with everything you say Geoff, I am that nervous though, so much that I didn’t sleep that well last night (even after a lot of red wine) but, I will adhere to your war cry (bar the testi) and shout my heart out 4 rows in from the pitch – ARSENAL ARSENAL ARSENAL .
November 8, 2008 at 09:13
COME ON GOOOOOOOOONERSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 09:14
My only concern is that AW does like the boy Denilson…I don’t think he’ll drop him for Ramsey, i do think AW will play 5 across the middle….just hope they don’t show too much respect to the Utd boys. I think the only way we win today is if we put it up them, attack is our biggest strength.
November 8, 2008 at 09:15
good morning grovers
the type of post every gooner should read before going to da match
good post
November 8, 2008 at 09:17
I still think Denilson will come good, but Ramsey is better now, always play the best man for the job, not the oldest and not the favourite, he bought them both didn’t he?
November 8, 2008 at 09:18
MBA – you are spot on there, Denilson will start today, like you I cant see him starting with Rambo.
November 8, 2008 at 09:20
He did….but I don’t see him gambling with Ramsey…I hope i’m wrong. But AW has seemed a little reluctant to make drastic changes. I wouldn’t mind seeing Vela get a start either. I think Big Nic needs to step it up tonight, really take this opportunity and show the world what he can do. Can’t wait for the game. I believe our boys can make a good account of themselves tonight….go on lads!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 09:22
Anyways…. just 3 hours to go. I would not swap Ramsey for Denilson in such an important match. Would not want another excuse like “we had an inexperienced midfielder” If Denilson has been playing and is fit let him start.
But its so important that we buy ourselves confidence in terms of minutes from the start, the more the minutes we consume without conceeding, the more confident we will be.
I have absolutely no doubt manc would be looking to dent our confidence with an early goal. Our job is to avoid it AT ALL COSTSS!!!
November 8, 2008 at 09:28
really want to see us fly out of the traps. I think we need to. I don’t think it’ll take long for frustration to set in at the Emirates if we go 20/30 minutes without really threatning…for the confidence of the team would be fantastic to see an early goal or two…okay im getting carried away in fantasy football. To be honest i’ll take a victory any which way…don’t care how e do it.
November 8, 2008 at 09:28
You see Fergie wanted Ramsey and that’s why I’d play him, so he can say ‘that’s why I signed for Arsenal wanker’ and score a couple too.
November 8, 2008 at 09:29
Geoff the team looks good,but as i said earlier,cesc is on 4 yellows and they might play to that.
like the bit about singing your bollocks off what do the girls do out of interest.
November 8, 2008 at 09:32
I don’t think Cesc can think about his 4 yellows……if he gets a 5th then he gets a 5th, we deal with that next game..for now he just needs to give it all in todays game….which im sure he will.
November 8, 2008 at 09:33
16th!!
I really hope Webb has nothing to do with the outcome today…
November 8, 2008 at 09:34
Still remember he sent off Mascerano in the Bin-dippers vs Man-Ure game last season…where a Ure loss would have really helped us. More proof he favours the mancs i suppose.
November 8, 2008 at 09:35
Ikon – Denilson has had his chance, against weaker opposition and failed. IMO give Ramsey the start.
November 8, 2008 at 09:37
Making my way in just over an hour, bloody nervous.
Balls in Arsene’s court to pick the right team. No stupid experiments of head scrathing selections.
OOOOOH2B
November 8, 2008 at 09:38
We must not let that oik Rooney make his century, it was bad enough when he scored his 1st against us.
November 8, 2008 at 09:39
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/dont-listen-to-tv-pundits-says-keane-1001031.html
Anyone gets a chance read this, don’t know if it’s been posted before.
Roy Keane sticks up for Wenger abuses pundits.
LoL..
November 8, 2008 at 09:40
I hope so much he picks Rambo – Let’s all get behind the team and roar them to victory
November 8, 2008 at 09:41
WE Love you Arsenal we do!
WE Love you Arsenal we do!
WE Love you Arsenal we do!
oh Arsenal we love you!
November 8, 2008 at 09:41
Have a goodie Geoff/Pedro
Been on the Guiness this avo with some close mates @ the Royal Oak. Now its time to show the world what this Club is made of.
Go ahead Arsene, Make our day/night
November 8, 2008 at 09:43
i have such a terrible feeling ive had one of my worst days of my life today ..
and losing will just make it all complete ..
November 8, 2008 at 09:44
Gallas was 50/50……..with Silv also out he should pick JD…..question is where will Kolo play? Sagna/Eboue both out….if Kolo plays RB what the possibility he’ll start Song at CB? I’m starting to think Song will start at either RB (Please god no, Ronaldo will crucify him)……either way i think he’s gonna have to gamble with someone at RB.
November 8, 2008 at 09:44
Morning grovers. im a little fired up for today so Come On Arsenal.
also speaking of the FENER Game. my dad was watching Turkish TV and the Whole Media over there and the Fans Couldnt belive they got a point at the Emirates.
to them it was like Winning the game. but i guess we all kinda know that.
but i just wanted to Highlight what other media sources in another country are saying.
just shows how bad we have been playing dont it
November 8, 2008 at 09:45
so its the day of reckoning.came pretty soon i think?but arsene’s boys can impress cant they?
November 8, 2008 at 09:45
Very well said,very good article.Manu 12th manHoward Webb ??? Of course Cannot understand how and why he is given such a crucial game whem the facts are those mentioned above.It’s a shame,but we’ll beat them 1-0 Goddluck Gooooooooners
November 8, 2008 at 09:47
I’ll will bet anything that Arsene will buy in January! He can’t tell us that, if he did the team and the players up for getting ousted woudln’t play their very best until that time. I’m sure he will buy big in January…. Fuck me I hope he does.
November 8, 2008 at 09:47
Keyser
Keane is right and thats what pissing me off about Sky Sports latly. they fucking hate us and wants to brain wash as many people as possible.
November 8, 2008 at 09:48
1 billion i dont think so,however stats asisde due to our list of injured ,lack of squad depth i cant see us winning today.yes i think the ref will have a big say so in the result dont be suprised a red card for one of the arsenal ,unpunished english type tackling from the debt ridden usa united.at the best a draw
November 8, 2008 at 09:49
Vociferous (is this spelt right) support is what out team need so lets make it really noisy at the Emirates.
Great article Geoff; we need to get behing AW. He needs to be encouraged as well as the team.
November 8, 2008 at 09:49
stonroy
Wenger also said he will sign a DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER but he didnt.
then came out a week later and said He TRIED???? for all his great Scouting system round the world he couldnt buy a DM. i think its Tosh!!!
November 8, 2008 at 09:52
morning all. just back from the pub and the exuberance is brewing at a rapid rate of knots!
whats everyone else feeling?
November 8, 2008 at 09:52
Hey who expected us to win in 89? The fact that Wenger said he would buy no one will give the team a boost, it’s the same team that beat Fernebache away minus Ade and RVP, we can turn these wankers over, Ethan, nothing can be as bad as not beating the spuds, this will turn into your best day.
Kelsey, I’m guessing lungs, and you know what they’re attached to!
November 8, 2008 at 09:53
Raif I hear what you’re saying mate, but we have never been in this situation during the Wenger era. Our weaknesses are so obvious, he must see them, he just can’t say it till January. You don’t think so?
November 8, 2008 at 09:53
maybe arsene does the double-talk to rile up the troops, i mean who else to depend on but the existing players themselves?
i just hope that’s his way to motivate the players seeing that no one is sending for the calvary.
would be interesting who steps up today. my bet is cesc.
November 8, 2008 at 09:53
Good post Geoff but I don’t think Gallas will have recovered from his injury (if he had one) so i’d put Sylvestre there. I also can’t see that scoreline and think that’s wishful thinking. 2-1 to them for me unless we cave in. I REALLY hope I’m wrong!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 09:56
stonroy
hmm i hope he sees them aswell mate. everyone else does but we all know wenger long enough to know that he wouldnt admit when his either Wrong or Were his team is Weak. lets just hope he pulls somthing out the hat
November 8, 2008 at 09:56
This team is very capable of winning today….Evo, you gonna kick on and have a few stubbies before and during the game…..I’ve started at this end, the VB’s are in the fridge and I’m ready for a good game……..Nasri to grab a goal and Theo to scare shit out of Evra.
November 8, 2008 at 09:56
He said he was fit Patrick, Arsenal TV last night, he said thank you to the doctor and said he was raring to go!
November 8, 2008 at 09:57
im pumped, i think we can do it!
November 8, 2008 at 09:57
also we all know Wenger likes talking to his players though the media
November 8, 2008 at 09:58
Wenger said Jauary’s a long time away and there’s no point in thinking about it now, at the moment he wants to get the best out of this as he possibly can.
raif – Neil Warnock also came out with this in the same edition of the Independant.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/neil-warnock-when-it-comes-to-winning-penalties-gerrard-is-in-a-league-of-his-own-1001038.html
November 8, 2008 at 09:58
NEW SONG FOR SINGING SECTION AND REST OF STADIUM;
WE HATE SKY WE HATE SKY WE HATE SKY
November 8, 2008 at 09:59
You say Gallas is good to go! Sweet as. I pray JD and Gallas at the back with Kolo filling in at RB. No complaints about that.
November 8, 2008 at 10:02
Grovers I’m off to THOF so apologies to anyone stuck in moderation today Pedro and I are away with the fairies! Please forgive any arseholes coming on as I’m not around, have a nice day and a successful one.
Oh, nice avitar Raif!
November 8, 2008 at 10:02
Pizza just arrived, im all set for the night!
November 8, 2008 at 10:02
Keyser
his right mate..
and on steve G and his Lpool team. they are the luckest team in world football
November 8, 2008 at 10:03
Do us proud Geoff! Im sure you will!
November 8, 2008 at 10:05
Geoff
thank man. nothing like Old School Cannon i think. they should have stuck with it. since we changed it we have gone backwords. well so to speak!!!
November 8, 2008 at 10:05
COME ON ARSENAL!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 10:06
MBA – Toure at right back would fill me with confidence i reckon!
November 8, 2008 at 10:07
Metal Gear.
how is Roy Campbell doing? LOL
November 8, 2008 at 10:08
Metal Gear
quick Question. who would win in a Fight DEAD CELL or FOX HOUND
November 8, 2008 at 10:08
2.45 hours till kick off, come you glory days!
November 8, 2008 at 10:08
its the old problem though Evo…what chance AW plays JD???? IF he doesn’t then we have kolo/gallas CB and a gamble whoever he plays at RB…….wouldn’t surprise me if he played JD at RB….you just never know with Le prof these days.
November 8, 2008 at 10:09
Its going to be ground hog day Chamon(E)
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=t96cj5LtmLo
November 8, 2008 at 10:11
THOMAS CHARGING THROUGH THE MIDFIELD
Its up for Grabs Nowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
THOMASSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 10:12
if JD plays its CB and whoever is in his slot is moved out to the wide spot
November 8, 2008 at 10:15
Velaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
vela grabs the winner for the best side on the night in the 93rd minute, what a strike!
November 8, 2008 at 10:15
Read this. who do u think wenger is talking about at the end
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_4467044,00.html
Gallas, Silvest or Almunia?
November 8, 2008 at 10:16
That makes perfect sense to all of us Evo, and im sure most of us agree thats the way to go. But how many times have we put out a team that met with our expectations this season….the more sense this makes the more i think AW will pull a random move and play someone none of us think should be a starter……nothing surprises me at the moment.
November 8, 2008 at 10:19
gonna pop out, Evo’s mention of Pizza has got me going, popping down the road for a curry. this is a big night after all….gotta treat myself, and the wife is out with the girls….an Arsenal win and this could be the perfect night. Back later dudes
November 8, 2008 at 10:20
MBA – i will be wholeheartedly spewing up a lung and a heart if Vela isnt in the mix tonight! We only have 2 strikers to choose from and he is 50% of the choice, so if its 4-5-1 then perhaps its Bendtner up top, but we need to attack, so i want a 2 choice striker team up top and not playing a wing role either. get in the box and fucking well put the ball into the bloody net!
Come on you Arsenal, i love you!
November 8, 2008 at 10:26
THEO NEEDS TO BE A STRIKER TONIGHT ..
Bendtner whilst i like his enthusiasm is NOT up to the task …
November 8, 2008 at 10:27
theo – bendnter ..
with nasri cesc ramsey vela in our midfeild ..
November 8, 2008 at 10:28
Theo’ry is 50-50 isint we??
maybe he will come on as a Sub?
November 8, 2008 at 10:28
what about this Shrek horse shite!
“He has scored six goals against Arsenal for Everton and United although he argues it is actually eight – he scored a penalty in the 2005 FA Cup final shoot-out at Cardiff and still seethes with injustice that the ‘goal’ he scored at the Emirates Stadium last season was given as a William Gallas own goal.
Rooney’s first Premier League goal came against Arsenal and there would be a certain neat symmetry if his 100th in all competitions came against the Gunners as well”.
fucking shrek cunt, he needs to be abolished!
November 8, 2008 at 10:30
morning all..
cmon ARSENAL……………..
November 8, 2008 at 10:31
morning choy, come on!
November 8, 2008 at 10:32
morning evo.. just 2 hours left… wooooooo
November 8, 2008 at 10:33
Folks,
Our winning depends on the team he puts out. I hope he does the right thing now.
November 8, 2008 at 10:34
The Gunners are currently on a disappointing run of form and face champions Manchester United today knowing another defeat would seriously dent their title hopes.
Yet Fabregas claims it is far too early to write his team off, he says: “It is far too early to write off Arsenal. At the moment, we are six points behind the leaders. If we win today, we will be back in the top three and putting pressure on Chelsea and Liverpool.”
A draw at home to Tottenham and defeat to Stoke has piled the pressure on the Gunners and their midfield ace admits it is difficult to explain their recent results.
“We have no excuses for our recent results against Tottenham and Stoke and we cannot afford to lose today,” he writes in his column, “We have to learn from the mistakes we have made in recent games and put things right.”
Yet despite insisting today’s game is a must-win, he also reveals his side need to pick up points against the so-called lesser sides if they are to claim Premier League glory.
“I am always hearing people say it’s the games against your top-four rivals which decide the title race,” he said before adding, “I don’t agree. Two seasons ago, we had the best record of top-four teams in games against each other. But we still didn’t win the league.”
The Spaniard also responded to criticisms that Arsenal concentrated more on their style of play than results, saying: “One of the criticisms which has been levelled at Arsenal this season is that we are more interested in playing beautiful football than winning trophies. But I can promise you that is not the case.
“Arsenal’s philosophy is always to play good football and bring enjoyment to the supporters. But to win the game is the most important thing. And the most difficult thing.”
He also insisted that despite being a young side, the Gunners had the experience required: “I cannot agree with claims that Arsenal do not have experience to win the title. We might be young but we are not inexperienced.”
Fabregas also reveals that he is confident his side have the quality to win the league and that last season’s near miss was evidence.
“This is my sixth year at Arsenal and my fifth season in the side. As a team, we came of age last season when we went so close to winning the Premier League,” he said before concluding, “That convinced everyone at the club that we have the quality to be champions.”
November 8, 2008 at 10:35
morning fella’s, confidence is high today i see, we have nothing to loose i think.
on a side note anyone streaming the match today had better get a good stream early otherwise forget, p2p.eu
November 8, 2008 at 10:39
is this brazillian striker we are signing in jan anything to get excited about (on anr) the one with th pre-contract?
November 8, 2008 at 10:39
right lads im off to watch the game at the pub as my Old Mans got the season ticket today haha.
Come on Arsenal
November 8, 2008 at 10:42
Lawro is a cunt!
i hope we stuff them and i will personally buy a fucking first class Qantas ticket on monday to come over and tell that fucker to his face that he needs to retire into oblivion because his punditry is a waste of space!
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/11/08/wenger-s-stinkers-on-trial-115875-20878362/
November 8, 2008 at 10:46
he sure is evo.. CMON ARSENAL
November 8, 2008 at 10:52
Should I go clubbing? Went last night and still drunk. The silver lining is the football today means I’ve got an excuse to get a drink in early today, so I can stave off the inevitable afternoon hangover. Hopefully the combination of secondary drunkeness and an Arsenal win will leave me smiling.. Would be nice to put United to the sword and ease the criticism on the team. Manure may be licking their chops at playing a team low on form and confidence, and with a fair few absentees, but Arsenal should be champing at the bit and I expect them to come out and really go for it. All hail the ale
November 8, 2008 at 10:54
Good mornin all, I’ve done my bit by taunting Manyoo fans saying that they should win because we’re playing the youth team. There is no sterner test for the youth, a battle against the champions. My heart says Arsenal win, my head says draw, this is a massive game for them as well and they know it won’t be easy. Today I am not at all bothered about the quality of the performance, if we get 1-0 off a corner and defend all game just to win, I’m alright with that.
ARSENAL!
November 8, 2008 at 10:57
Keyser 9:39am
Keane has got a point there. There are way too many pundits chatting so much shit on TV its sickening
November 8, 2008 at 10:59
morning jimmy and finest, i love you all!
November 8, 2008 at 11:01
Lawro is a cunt who chats out his ass, I lost all my respect for him when he shaved his tash, so he can go and fuck off
November 8, 2008 at 11:06
How the fuck does Web get this game?
November 8, 2008 at 11:10
Is the game at 12:30 or 12:45??
November 8, 2008 at 11:11
There’s only one Arsena Wenger…..One Arsene Weeeennnnggggeeerrrr….theres only one Arsene Weeeennnngggggeerrree……oo…oo…oo to be…oo to be a….goooner
Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal….Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenaaa all….Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal…..Arsenal…ARSENAL!!!
November 8, 2008 at 11:12
am on Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal….Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenaaaaa all….Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal…Arsenal…ARSENAL
One ARsena Wenger….there’s only one ARsenae Wenger…..one Arsena Weeennngerrr..theres only one Arsena Wennngerrrrr
West Upper tomorrow…Oranje section ….sorry Orange section…no I really meant Oranje section…Dennis Bergkamp…Robin Van Persie …the real Oranje
We are hip we are cool we are Arsenal and we rule …lalalallaaaah…lalalaaaah…lalaaaah
November 8, 2008 at 11:13
12:45pm BST
November 8, 2008 at 11:13
Morning all, well, amidst all the doom and gloom, its nice to read something positive. I only hope our boys rise to the occasion after what has been a difficult time for us. I fully expect some controversy from Mr Webb, and somehow it will not be for us. Even though our backs are against the wall, I’m going for a 2-1 victory to the mighty Arsenal.
November 8, 2008 at 11:15
Evo 12.45 pm GMT Hour and a half to kick off..
November 8, 2008 at 11:18
i am so excited, i cant fucking believe we are going to fuck these cunts over big time!
come on you goonerrs!
November 8, 2008 at 11:19
thanks guys the bbc seem to have it at 12:30 for some stupid reason
November 8, 2008 at 11:20
12.45 definitely. wigan and stoke kicks off at the same time
November 8, 2008 at 11:23
I was a bit concerned you had your GMT’s and your BST’s mixed up evo.
We went back to GMT 2 weeks ago..
November 8, 2008 at 11:23
oh yeah BST finished, so its GMT. sorry about that.
November 8, 2008 at 11:24
we are on daylight savings here, not there.
November 8, 2008 at 11:25
I have to put my avatar back an hour that’s how I know..
November 8, 2008 at 11:27
Hey guys… 2-0 to the Arsenal.
Who can forget this…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S_DNFIwjLs&feature=related
or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKj8msoEKEo&feature=related
But I have a friend… the poor guy…. that believes in the Scum…
Does anyone have or know about the video where we one the title at OT and the cameras went into the stands where we had that banner… “Old Trafford champions section” or something along those lines?
Have a nice one!
Come on you Gunners
November 8, 2008 at 11:30
Butter Chicken & Naan….now i’m all set for the rest of the night.
Jumping back to one of your earlier comments Evo, I really want to see Vela more involved in the first team…i think he’ll cause problems for any defence if we start giving him a go. Hope he gets a start….i still think AW will play a Diaby/song in the RW position.
Come on lads!!! I really think we’re gonna give ‘em a hell of a game, we can bloody have this!
November 8, 2008 at 11:32
Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal…..Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenaaa all….Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal…..Arsenal….ARSENAL
One Arsene Wenger…..there’s only one Arsene Wenger…..one Arseene Wwweeeennngggeeerr…theres only one Arsene Weeeennnngggggeerrrrr.
Arenal…clap, clap, clap….Arsenal…clap, clap, clap
Faaaabregas…wwhoa, whoa….Faaabregas whoa, whoa, whoa whoa…he plays for Arsenaaaa all…he’s always got the ball….Faaabregas…..whoa, whoa
November 8, 2008 at 11:33
bugger…just remembered Theo should be starting anywyas???So thats RW sorted.
November 8, 2008 at 11:33
i hope Nasri has a big influence in addition to Vela.
November 8, 2008 at 11:37
yeah, would like to see Nasri star tonight, pick up his form and show us all what he can do…..still say Nik really needs to take this chance…..he needs to step it up and make an impact tonight.
November 8, 2008 at 11:38
maybe he will reproduce his header against the spuds last season?
November 8, 2008 at 11:39
We can but hope.
November 8, 2008 at 11:39
Arsenal are 1 point behind man U and 6 behind Chelsea and Liverpool, We are doing as good in the champions League and the CC as the others, we have had more injuries than the others.
Yet the press response to Wenger is unbeilevable, it’s a press witch hunt!!
All the supporters must get behind Wenger otherwise we are going to let the press decide who is going to be the manager of our football club.
Win or lose today we need to stand behind Arsene and defend him,
November 8, 2008 at 11:42
Well, I’m going with ‘we are going to get fucked up the arse – hard’ in order to reduce disappointment later. And there’ll be no ‘I told you so’ from this gooner if it does happen.
November 8, 2008 at 11:44
I’m still behind AW all the way, but i just wish to Christ he’d keep some of his thoughts to himself when speaking to press. I hate it when we loose and all that comes out is excuse after excuse….or complaints about the other team and their style of play…it’s embarrasing, we look like whiney kids who can’t take defeat. Let’s just foccus on our game.
November 8, 2008 at 11:45
i generally share that attitiude seb but this game has draw writen all over it
November 8, 2008 at 11:51
Ok boys & girls
Are you ready to rumble
November 8, 2008 at 11:52
bring it!
November 8, 2008 at 11:53
bloody well ready. got radio 5 live on at the minute, arse.com ATVO logged in, just waiting to hear the starting line up.
November 8, 2008 at 12:01
Edwin Van der Sar
Gary Neville
Rio Ferdinand
Nemanja Vidic
Patrice Evra
Cristiano Ronaldo
Michael Carrick
Oliveira Anderson
Ji-Sung Park
Wayne Rooney
Dimitar Berbatov
November 8, 2008 at 12:02
Come On Arsenal
despite the average start to the season, I still think we might win this. It would be typical of Football.
Nasri to have a stormer
Ronaldon to have a stinker (Well you have to dream)
My worry is Rooney who always fucking scores against us.
I think this will be a we will have to score one more than you!!
November 8, 2008 at 12:02
What time is kick off? Need to go find a pub, my mates got bloody tickets!!
November 8, 2008 at 12:03
Souness and fucking Redknapp on SS, no ex Arsenal as per usual!!!
November 8, 2008 at 12:06
* 01 Almunia
* 03 Sagna
* 10 Gallas
* 18 Silvestre
* 22 Clichy
* 14 Walcott
* 04 Fabregas
* 15 Denilson
* 08 Nasri
* 02 Diaby
* 26 Bendtner
No JD
November 8, 2008 at 12:07
Good post Geoff, im strangley confident about us winning this one! also that is so daft or pure genius saying he isnt going to buy. A) because this lowers every other team into a false sense of security or B) U r a complete tool with blind faith and no ambition!
We will see, but come on u Gunners do us proud!
November 8, 2008 at 12:08
I can’t believe JD’s not starting
Almunia
Sagna Silvestre Gallas Clichy
Theo Denilson Fab Nasri
Diaby
Bendtner
November 8, 2008 at 12:10
sparrow;
is that the official line up mate? Don’t know what JD has to do. On the whole though it’s a decent enough looking team. If Diaby can repeat he’s performance from the Fener game we might just pull this off…..Come on boys!
November 8, 2008 at 12:12
yeah this is the starting 11, you can watch the game on http://www.justin.tv/chavster_is_back if you don’t have sky, I’m to the pub in a bit, need to see it totally live!!
November 8, 2008 at 12:12
Seb I am with you on that
November 8, 2008 at 12:13
game is on sky here in NZ, coverage just 15 mins away.
November 8, 2008 at 12:14
I’m fucked off with all this Arsenal slagging … A big win PLEASE! PLEASE!!!
November 8, 2008 at 12:16
I suppose both Gallas (winner) and Silvestre (ex-player) will need no motivation to play United, maybe AW felt it wasn’t the best game for Djourou, I am a bit gutted for him but I still have faith he will break through to make a spot his own eventually.
At least the rest of the team is looking as good as it possibly can, I love Diaby and I really hope he shines today in a position where he has looked at his absolute best in the past, behind the striker.
November 8, 2008 at 12:16
We need a performance from bendtner today.
I must say their forward line is pretty scary.
November 8, 2008 at 12:18
No Djourou, what has the guy got to do.
Not a bad team though, come on Arsenal
November 8, 2008 at 12:19
Richard Keys is a smug know it all bastard.
Fuck off back to morning tv.
COME ON ARSENAL!!
November 8, 2008 at 12:25
Very sad that JD isn’t in. That lays us open to Ronaldo’s headers!
November 8, 2008 at 12:27
Wenger is still stubborn. That is why I think it is necessary for Arsenal to lose this game against ManU, the one against chelsea, and probably against Aston Villa, to let him see the light at the end of the tunnel, and start changing his position of developing a young team.
We arse fans must bear the pain first before things will get better. You cannot make an omelette without breaking the eggs.
November 8, 2008 at 12:28
JD20 not in. They need height & Wengers gone for midgets. Its a worry, but only time will tell
November 8, 2008 at 12:32
Just been watching SSN everyones on Wengers back except Charlie Nicolas, even Mers man is having a dig!!
And that beak nosed twuant is loving it!!
wtf have the dippers won?
November 8, 2008 at 12:35
Manuel Almunia
Bacary Sagna
William Gallas
Gael Clichy
Mikael Silvestre
Abou Diaby
Theo Walcott
Cesc Fabregas
Denilson
Samir Nasri
Nicklas Bendtner
yep no JT or vela, both on bench
November 8, 2008 at 12:37
Come on Arsenal, prove me wrong!
November 8, 2008 at 12:37
Evo – when did we sign John Terry ^^
November 8, 2008 at 12:38
anyone got a tvu link channel no
November 8, 2008 at 12:38
the other day, didnt u hear?
November 8, 2008 at 12:40
Raif thing is I haven’t played the game in ages I can’t remember the character’s in the game or even the organization Solid Snake worked 4.
November 8, 2008 at 12:40
21501?
http://www2.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=23070&part=sports
November 8, 2008 at 12:43
COME ON!
November 8, 2008 at 12:44
i wish Vieira was there to smash the fuck out of those blue cunts
November 8, 2008 at 12:45
game on
November 8, 2008 at 12:46
Maybe Denilson will smash fuck out of one or two of them, today we’ll see what he’s made of, go on boyo!
November 8, 2008 at 12:48
come on
November 8, 2008 at 12:48
That poppy on the Arsenal shirts is CLASS!!
November 8, 2008 at 12:48
i want one of those shirts
November 8, 2008 at 12:49
fuck it
November 8, 2008 at 12:50
he couldve kicked it!
November 8, 2008 at 12:51
nice one manuel…
November 8, 2008 at 12:51
christ. Almuina sitched off on that one.
November 8, 2008 at 12:57
Really nervy start. Mistakes from Almunia, Syvestre and Fabregas. Manu goal ruled out for offside.
November 8, 2008 at 12:58
c’mon, lets have a go at ‘em!
November 8, 2008 at 12:59
that’s more like it
November 8, 2008 at 12:59
If we can survive the first 20min, it might calm down a bit and we might play our game more.
November 8, 2008 at 12:59
awesome. bentner should have killed that into the net
November 8, 2008 at 13:01
nasri on fire
November 8, 2008 at 13:02
Bendtners having a nightmare – we should be 2 nil up
November 8, 2008 at 13:03
holy shit how close was THAT
cmon Nik you’re our man today
November 8, 2008 at 13:04
Should be 3 nil! the game’s at 100mph
November 8, 2008 at 13:04
This is quality come on
November 8, 2008 at 13:06
fuck me. Shrek should ve scored that
November 8, 2008 at 13:07
How can rooney not get a yellow card for just kicking Theo – Vieira got sent off for doing the same thing against RVN and not even connecting
November 8, 2008 at 13:08
We could be winning we could be losing.Must take our chances
November 8, 2008 at 13:08
it’s only a matter of time before they convert one of these chances, they are just carving our backline up like a sunday roast
November 8, 2008 at 13:09
Everyone putting in great effort except Bendtner who need to up his work rate considerably
November 8, 2008 at 13:10
why the hell don’t we press like United do? fine play our passing game when in possession, but fucking close them down when not!
November 8, 2008 at 13:10
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
November 8, 2008 at 13:10
nasriiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!! CHEERS LADDDDDDDS
November 8, 2008 at 13:10
Get in
November 8, 2008 at 13:11
Gooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaa!
November 8, 2008 at 13:11
All Hleb fans take note – 1 nil Nasri – yeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaa
November 8, 2008 at 13:11
nanananasriiiiiiiii
November 8, 2008 at 13:11
fuck youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu….cracker. No we gotta get another one….don’t fancy us holding a 1-0 lead for 70mins
November 8, 2008 at 13:11
fuck yeah
November 8, 2008 at 13:11
OH YESSSSSS
November 8, 2008 at 13:11
i fucking hate the man scum
come on you gooners
November 8, 2008 at 13:12
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 13:12
lets put it to bed now fellas
November 8, 2008 at 13:12
That was a bit lucky, hope it continues like that… we will need it…. Come on!
November 8, 2008 at 13:13
Those stats about Howard Webb are right he is a cunt
November 8, 2008 at 13:15
We’re sitting back and nviting them on to us – this is no good. We need to get the passing game going again
November 8, 2008 at 13:16
A double cunt
November 8, 2008 at 13:17
Clichy you mentalist
November 8, 2008 at 13:18
Nasri’s on fire
November 8, 2008 at 13:18
oooooooooooooooooooh
November 8, 2008 at 13:20
the co-commentator is another Manc loving cunt
November 8, 2008 at 13:21
So is Webb
November 8, 2008 at 13:22
Feel the warmth of Sky, willing on the Manc scum.
November 8, 2008 at 13:22
Sagna!! You gotta love him even though he couldnt hit a cross if his life depended on it…
November 8, 2008 at 13:23
there will definitely be red in this game for sure
November 8, 2008 at 13:23
Ref’s a twat and Ronaldo’s a cheat
November 8, 2008 at 13:23
Goofy Twat
November 8, 2008 at 13:23
Howard Webb is a cunt yellow 4 Gallas nothing 4 Rooney what a cunt and that co-commentaor needs 2 shot.
November 8, 2008 at 13:24
martin tyler is easily one of the best commentators.
November 8, 2008 at 13:26
What is going on with this ref – has he taken a backhander?
November 8, 2008 at 13:26
webb has lost control
November 8, 2008 at 13:26
word
November 8, 2008 at 13:26
You cunt Webb! YOU CUNT
November 8, 2008 at 13:26
I say it again Webb is a CUNT
November 8, 2008 at 13:29
what a great flick over Ronaldo’s head from Gael a minute ago, class in a glass
November 8, 2008 at 13:29
this is fucking awesome!
November 8, 2008 at 13:30
Wenger is in pain for the 2nd goal!
i love him!
November 8, 2008 at 13:30
Did i mention Webb is a Cunt
November 8, 2008 at 13:30
WEB IS FUCKING CUNT
November 8, 2008 at 13:30
WEB IS A FUCKING CUNT
SHIT HEAD
November 8, 2008 at 13:31
Denilson has been superb – even better than his performance on wednesday
November 8, 2008 at 13:33
agreed. Denilson is putting himself around. well done. We need a second lads
November 8, 2008 at 13:34
we’re just letting them come at us when they’re on the attack…stand off, stand off, stand off.
November 8, 2008 at 13:35
i cant think who i hate the most?
i think rooney or anderson…or neville
November 8, 2008 at 13:35
Neville scored for us and he’s pants so I love him!
November 8, 2008 at 13:35
How is everyone going
November 8, 2008 at 13:36
Bloody hell a 2nd would be nice.
November 8, 2008 at 13:36
anderson is a fuck wit of huge proportions. the rest of the cunting team arent far behind…
November 8, 2008 at 13:36
I tell u what a performance from the boys ! my ONLY complaint has been the inconsistancy of HOWARD FUCKING WEBB!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 13:36
Fuck neville, thats all Nasri.. Diaby was behind him so he wouldve delfected it in anyway
November 8, 2008 at 13:36
that 45 mins was awesome!
November 8, 2008 at 13:37
Fuck i hate that cunt! Geoff was right he is the mancs 12th MAN
November 8, 2008 at 13:37
Please I’m begging you remember the Cuntery of Webb, all of you mark his performance down as one ofthe biggest cunting performances of all time.
November 8, 2008 at 13:37
Fabregas is giving away possession with speculative balls when we should just keep hold of the ball to relieve the pressure
November 8, 2008 at 13:38
Of all time, how many of you have to listen to his twin cunt Andy Gray ? I share your misery..
November 8, 2008 at 13:38
Keyser!
The cuntery is fucking noted!
November 8, 2008 at 13:38
I am worried that turd Webb will give them a penalty.
November 8, 2008 at 13:38
Rapsutin I agree he’s been very good just wish he stops ball watching so much.
November 8, 2008 at 13:39
who is that other co-commentary cunty cunt with any gray? i cant stand his manc loving shit with cunty cunt cunt WEBB
November 8, 2008 at 13:39
to all you cunts who say im a pessimist or negative .. eat your words !
WE PLAYED FUCKING GOOD FOOTBALL ! THE PASSING ..
THE FOCUS , THE DRIVE TONIGHT IT WAS THERE !
TONIGHT IS THE SHIT IM TALKING ABOUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLAY ANOTHER HALF LIKE THAT AND THAT THE ARSENAL I KNOW – LOVE AND SUPPORT !!
November 8, 2008 at 13:39
On the balance of the quality of chances so far, the score should be 1 all.
Please, please, please Arsene don’t make a defensive substitution after 60 minutes if we’re still 1 up and bring on Song…………..
November 8, 2008 at 13:40
& LONG MAY IT CONTINUE !!!!!!!!!!!!1
November 8, 2008 at 13:40
I bet the prick sends a Arsenal player off, and I’d say he can’t wait for the next “foul” by Fabbie!!!
November 8, 2008 at 13:41
I think that was a good first half from us, and i think that if Fabregas would have been in form we would have had a second…
November 8, 2008 at 13:41
you bloody foreigners, it’s not ‘tonight’ it’s lunchtime
November 8, 2008 at 13:41
Webb is getting his half time team talk from Red Nose
November 8, 2008 at 13:41
come on now lads…you’re setting this up so that if things go tits up we can blame the ref. Let Webb be a cunt…we just have to get on with this and make sure we get a second. Utd have had the more chances and have looked more like getting goals. We can’t keep letting theem come at us the way they have been. Great effort from the team so far.
November 8, 2008 at 13:42
Rasputin please don’t even mention that oafs name… he’ll probably come on for Nasri or something inexplicable -.-
November 8, 2008 at 13:42
If he must make a sub – what about JD for Diaby. Don’t take off Nasri or Walcott or we’ll lose all our attacking threat.
November 8, 2008 at 13:43
Seb,
Its 11:45 pm lol wrong side of the clock
November 8, 2008 at 13:44
Or even JD for Fabregas
November 8, 2008 at 13:44
the defending is terrifying, amazed we managed to keep the lead till halftime. I’m going off Bendtner, he’s been poor
November 8, 2008 at 13:44
i am noting the cuntery and i am noting the yellow card count also
November 8, 2008 at 13:45
Just laeve things alone!!!
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!!!
November 8, 2008 at 13:45
Must say it is a lovely night, tonight, here in Auckland.
Hope he does not take Theo off 20 minutes in. The boy is fine to play 90 minutes, bet he could run all day. second goal to come, Diaby is gonna get it!
November 8, 2008 at 13:45
the cuntery is off the chart! i cant believe that Webb hasnt recieved the Cuntery award yet.
November 8, 2008 at 13:46
Ok everyone get ready forthe ride of your life.
Go Go Gunners
November 8, 2008 at 13:46
Webb was 5 yards from when Diaby went over, even Andy ray thought there might have been a touch, Webb nothing..
Sickening..
November 8, 2008 at 13:47
travesty more like it………..
November 8, 2008 at 13:48
fuck wits on fox sports arent much better. Robbie slater, mark bosnich and simon hill
November 8, 2008 at 13:48
Cuntery levels are through the roof. there will definitely be a red card for sure!
November 8, 2008 at 13:48
There was a touch on Diaby’s right ankle, why else would he go down?
He ain’t fucking Gerrard!
November 8, 2008 at 13:49
Evo, i though bozza has been ok, but Slater is a royal tool boy loser. Oh did i mention Cuntery lol?
November 8, 2008 at 13:49
I an not Bendtner’s biggest fan – but I can’t work out whether it’s because he’s had poor service or is just not in the right place.
Webb is a cunt, sky commentators are cunts, Jamie Rednapp is a cunt who is also son-of-a-cunt and all the Mancs are cunts. What is the collective noun for cunts?
November 8, 2008 at 13:50
Cmon guys continue on with the job, half way there. We need two more till i feel safe-ish. Show the other muppets we are still here to b feared.
November 8, 2008 at 13:50
lets fire up, come on you gooners!
November 8, 2008 at 13:50
Its a Utd love in on Sky
November 8, 2008 at 13:51
let’s have a couple from Theo on the break… This is his sort of game, hit them on the break!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 13:51
IF BEING BORN IN NORTH LONDON IS A FOREIGNER , THEN IM A FOREIGNER
COME ON THE REDS ..OPPS GAMES STARTED ….
FUCK !
November 8, 2008 at 13:51
Bozza has the hugest ego of all time, but he is funny as fuck. he just says shit and doesnt care
November 8, 2008 at 13:51
Man, i dont know if i can watch this… Will probably clean the house or something…
November 8, 2008 at 13:53
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 13:53
fucking crazy. Thank u hleb for being greedy
November 8, 2008 at 13:53
AHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA GOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLL
November 8, 2008 at 13:53
superb, fucking suuuuuuuupppppperb…….cmon!!!!!!!!!!!!Well played Cesc…game fucking ON
November 8, 2008 at 13:53
Yes, yes and yes we can!
November 8, 2008 at 13:54
Hleb who – fuck him
Nasriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
November 8, 2008 at 13:54
cAN’T LET THIS DROP….FUCKING NAIL THEM TO THE WALL NOW!!!! DON’T FORGET THE SPUD GAME
November 8, 2008 at 13:54
OH MY GOD I AM IN HEAVEN
November 8, 2008 at 13:54
If my alarm clock goes off and wakes me up i will cry
November 8, 2008 at 13:55
fuck yeah get on the booze
November 8, 2008 at 13:55
Nasri is the don………..2-0…..c’mon Arsenal!!!
November 8, 2008 at 13:56
time to refocus at the back I think
November 8, 2008 at 13:56
Nasri is gonna score more goals in one game than Hleb did in his career at Arsenal..
November 8, 2008 at 13:56
Concentrate boys – should be 2:1
November 8, 2008 at 13:56
Already there Evo mate…cheers
November 8, 2008 at 13:57
Clichy – that is not what we want. everone needs to calm down and pass the ball, keep possession. Remember the spuds…….
November 8, 2008 at 13:58
The only problem with this is that i will start to hope again….
November 8, 2008 at 13:58
anderson is a fat cunt
anderson is a fat cunt
anderson is a fat cunt
anderson is a fat cunt
November 8, 2008 at 14:00
Utd have now pushed Webb up just behind the strikers
November 8, 2008 at 14:00
paul – lol!!!
November 8, 2008 at 14:01
I missed the second goal I was taking a shit. Was it a good goal?
November 8, 2008 at 14:02
ahahaha nice one paul
Why are our midfielders lightning quick in attack and slow as shit in defence?
November 8, 2008 at 14:02
we’re fecking let them come at us…..they wont need many opportunities. Wont be happy until final whistle is blown…or we’re 6-0 up.
November 8, 2008 at 14:03
Like it matters LOL…..C’mon Arsenal BTW these commentaors arrrhhh
November 8, 2008 at 14:03
metal gear….a beauty mate
November 8, 2008 at 14:04
the lads will be blynd at the emirates on the peronis
November 8, 2008 at 14:06
No subs, no subs, no subs……………………..
November 8, 2008 at 14:08
Song’s warming up!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 14:09
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
November 8, 2008 at 14:11
if he wants to sub, Vela for Nik…give their defence something else think about…we can’t sit back and defend against them….will make for a nervy half hour. fuck i want another goal
November 8, 2008 at 14:11
I can’t take 25 minutes of this
November 8, 2008 at 14:12
told you all carrick was a cock head
November 8, 2008 at 14:12
This will not hold….
November 8, 2008 at 14:13
bet you the ref adds on 15 mins for this
November 8, 2008 at 14:13
Keep it tight at the back.
November 8, 2008 at 14:14
get up Munia, suck it up…we’re gonna wind up with 4/5 mins of injury time…and we all know how that can go for us
November 8, 2008 at 14:14
I really really cant stand these commentaors they irratate me.
November 8, 2008 at 14:17
great stuff boys, come on keep it going
November 8, 2008 at 14:19
Giggs… he still worries me even now he’s 47 or whatever
November 8, 2008 at 14:20
fuck me this is huge
November 8, 2008 at 14:20
what a game..fuck it.
November 8, 2008 at 14:20
great game, still wish we would get more bodies back occaisionally!
November 8, 2008 at 14:20
Disgusting cunt Webb
November 8, 2008 at 14:21
I thought Howard Webb was against shirt pulling.
November 8, 2008 at 14:21
Diaby is very very clumsy
November 8, 2008 at 14:23
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
November 8, 2008 at 14:23
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
November 8, 2008 at 14:23
songgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
November 8, 2008 at 14:23
oh no
November 8, 2008 at 14:23
NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO………………………we r SCREWED
November 8, 2008 at 14:24
fuck carrick the cunt
November 8, 2008 at 14:24
gonna be a long 15 or so minutes lads.
November 8, 2008 at 14:24
haha the scouse thug didn’t get his 100th career goal against us, up yours sky
Song to score.
November 8, 2008 at 14:24
AHGGGGHHHHHH……. not song…….
MAY GOD BE WITH US>>>>
November 8, 2008 at 14:24
Walcott off NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 14:24
Jesus No, Not Song, please not Song. Fuck fuck and Fuck.
November 8, 2008 at 14:25
If this goes tits up Wenger
November 8, 2008 at 14:27
Why take off Al, best game in a long time. This is hard to watch. FINISH IT FOR FUCK SAKE
November 8, 2008 at 14:27
get behind wenger and the team, this is 3 points for the taking
November 8, 2008 at 14:28
omg… Bendtner is soo useless…!!
November 8, 2008 at 14:28
fuck no vela
November 8, 2008 at 14:29
FUCK U WEBB CHEATING CUNT
November 8, 2008 at 14:30
Bendtner is a gun and so are the team!
November 8, 2008 at 14:31
altogether now, group prayer lads…………………………………amen. sorted, now we have it.
November 8, 2008 at 14:32
Feel the force guys
November 8, 2008 at 14:34
tevez is also a fat cunt
November 8, 2008 at 14:35
Not again,,,,no fucking way
November 8, 2008 at 14:35
fucking co commentator saying this is the time that spuds got two quick goals, fuck you mate, fuck you, you have been loving the mancs all day, well fuck you
November 8, 2008 at 14:36
cuuuuuuuuuunt…we’re in trrouble
November 8, 2008 at 14:36
OMG!! Flashbacks…
November 8, 2008 at 14:36
6 fucking minutes
November 8, 2008 at 14:36
six minutes? What the cunt?
November 8, 2008 at 14:36
BULLCRAP. WHERE DID 6 MINS COME FROM
November 8, 2008 at 14:36
five minutes yet
i dont want to watch
November 8, 2008 at 14:36
Six minutes of added time, there you go Webb has given them a chance.
November 8, 2008 at 14:37
6 mis WTF!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 14:37
WHY CANT WE SCORE FROM THAT
November 8, 2008 at 14:38
Fergie must have made that special ‘extra grand for you Howard’ sign to get that many minutes
November 8, 2008 at 14:40
Almunia wouldn’t have got that cross
November 8, 2008 at 14:40
cuuuuuuuuuuunt
November 8, 2008 at 14:41
FUCKING SELL BENDTNER. HE IS SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
November 8, 2008 at 14:42
fuck off you manc cunts
November 8, 2008 at 14:42
Thank christ…….job done. Nasri MOM
November 8, 2008 at 14:42
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
November 8, 2008 at 14:43
We’ve beaten Manyoo!!! 2-1 !
November 8, 2008 at 14:43
I love you Alll.. Even Ethan, especially Paulinho..
November 8, 2008 at 14:43
yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
November 8, 2008 at 14:43
Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 14:44
omg lads! how good was that!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 14:44
song MOM
fuck you man u
November 8, 2008 at 14:44
thank fuck for that
we won!
GET IN THERE
Really committed display at the back though, even Song did well when he came on (don’t tell geoff)
November 8, 2008 at 14:45
fuck it was song who gave the ball to raphael.. anyway who cares!!!
hleb who?
November 8, 2008 at 14:45
LOve U All !!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 14:45
Good Afternoon fine folk, I couldn’t blog, my mother came fro lunch and we were leading, so i left everything just the same –
What an afternoon, I am so so pleased, great to see defenders fighting to clear a ball, Song got stuck in (still think he is shite though), diaby played well, wow, i am so so happy after that…
I dont swear too much these days, but
HOWARD WEBB IS A CUNT!!!!! Sorry for that language
November 8, 2008 at 14:45
That’s upset the wankers on the TV and in the papers..
That’s worth a Dot Cotton soppy tit wank….
Cheers BBK
November 8, 2008 at 14:46
i agree WEBB tried to rig that game against us!
November 8, 2008 at 14:46
nervous end to a great game
November 8, 2008 at 14:46
DANCING IN THE STREETS TONIGHT
SUCK SHIT UNITED
November 8, 2008 at 14:46
Let our season begin !
Just what the doctor ordered.
November 8, 2008 at 14:47
what about the goal from nasri… fuckin hleb would have not dreamt of that!!!
November 8, 2008 at 14:47
Oh my God, Yes we can. I just love when we are underdogs. Write off the Arsenal at your peril.
November 8, 2008 at 14:47
Big up to the whole team not one bad performance.Apart from Webb
November 8, 2008 at 14:47
shite defending tho
November 8, 2008 at 14:47
fuck i love you all and i love the arsenal
November 8, 2008 at 14:48
gary neville is the worst player in the league, he is a cunt and he is shite!
November 8, 2008 at 14:48
What a great game and I’m so glad that Geoff was closer to the scoreline than me!
Nasri put in a tremendous display to make up for his lacklustre games of late and having two shooting feet paid dividends. If others had the same we’d have won by a few more!!!!
A great day which puts us back in there.
November 8, 2008 at 14:48
Denilson is the new Flamini
November 8, 2008 at 14:49
They sure know how to make us sweat though…phew, that was hard work.
November 8, 2008 at 14:49
who gives a fuck about the defending in a game like that, we kept them out and thats all that matters
November 8, 2008 at 14:49
We should refuse to make any negative comments today.Lets savour the moment.Anyone who makes a negative comment will not get a visit from father christmas
November 8, 2008 at 14:49
I swear almost everyone predicted 2-1
November 8, 2008 at 14:49
Denilson and the midfield caned it tonight, they were fucking brillianT!
November 8, 2008 at 14:50
fuck i love beating the scum, that has made my week! i will drink one thousand heinekens this week!
November 8, 2008 at 14:50
That was unbelievable, i was seriously waiting 4 WEBB to give a major call against us and rig it or fuck us over sumhow…..OVERALL a 0.081 rating for WEBB
November 8, 2008 at 14:51
Captain Willy played great today and claimed some important headers for a change!!
Almunia did well and Fabianski looked composed from the off.
November 8, 2008 at 14:52
What about Kolo as a sub to hold onto a lead? he was brilliant, all over the place, exactly the kind of player you want to bring off the bench. I hope he’s okay with it because I think it’s the best role for him.
November 8, 2008 at 14:52
Fuck u Mancs!!! hahaha……even tried to cheat and still couldnt win
!
November 8, 2008 at 14:52
ARSENALLLLLLLLLLLLL !
GOONERS !
November 8, 2008 at 14:53
fuck how good was everyone today.. poor nick.. he was exhausted..!!!
November 8, 2008 at 14:53
Well… I was correct in my prediction!
What a fucking tense final ten minutes!
Are we the only team that can bring on 3 holding players and still not have anyone sitting in front of the defence?
WHERE THE HELL DID 6 MINUTES COME FROM!
Happy fucking days though…
November 8, 2008 at 14:53
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
November 8, 2008 at 14:53
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
November 8, 2008 at 14:54
unbelievable isnt it, Rafael had enough space to build a house let alone take a shot
November 8, 2008 at 14:54
that was fucking brilliant, the subs worked a treat!
November 8, 2008 at 14:54
Wenger’s record against Man United after today’s victory:
37 Games
14 Wins
10 Draws
13 Defeats
Goaldifference: 46-46
November 8, 2008 at 14:54
Apparently Pedro, it was 3mins from Almunia being booted then 30secs per sub then 30secs per goal! what a croc
November 8, 2008 at 14:54
who cares… seb.. we fucking won…..!!!! and looks like fab is finding his feet!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 14:55
Keyser, I managed to predict the 2-1 victory. See 11:13 entry. What a fantastic performance from our boys, let’s hope we kick-on from here on in. Up the Mighty Arsenal!
November 8, 2008 at 14:55
great record. id take that to the bank every fucking day of the week
I LOVE THE ARSENAL!
November 8, 2008 at 14:56
What a difference with the defence after the keeper came off the line a couple of times. It gave them some more confidence. Well done Al and Fabianski. All the boys actually. Great week ahead now
November 8, 2008 at 14:56
Never never never start with Nikki B, for a main striker he’s rubbish. He should have put this out of Man U’s reach in the first half. Will never see what you all see in him. If we had decent strikers our mistakes at the back would not matter so much. Great game though and lets have Vela from now on.
November 8, 2008 at 14:57
webb definitely fucked up a few things in that game.
November 8, 2008 at 14:57
mark.. he is not a lone striker… he did put in a great shift though
November 8, 2008 at 14:58
That was a great win, & the seeds were sown mid week. Solid @ the back, the goals will come. But I will be pissed off if people start getting big headed over it.
Its just another win, thats all, one of many more if The Club is to get the real glory.
But doesn’t it set your week up
November 8, 2008 at 14:59
http://www.football365.com/
Read this shit!
November 8, 2008 at 14:59
agreed gnarley. we all want trophies, but i just love beating those cunts. pure and simple.
i bloody well love it, so happy!
November 8, 2008 at 15:00
Beautiful, fuckin beautiful,
Have to be pretty harsh to blame Song for their goal though!
November 8, 2008 at 15:00
gnarleygeorge9 cmon just another win, please its over united. We wont get big headed we can remember last week still
November 8, 2008 at 15:02
Apart from Ade for Nik, that was probably our stongest team IMO. Mind you, we only had 1 offside today without ade, but I still think he would have caused more problems than Nik
November 8, 2008 at 15:02
heheh simply kidding .. everyone was fucking immense.. what a game!!!! fuck i love arsenal!!!! what a day!!!!! weoooooooo….!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 15:03
clichy was the one that headed it back out to the young bloke that scored.
i couldnt give a fuck – thats his job to defend and get the ball out of there. i was just unlucky
November 8, 2008 at 15:03
fuck it lads celebrate today.. … what about denilson.. didn’t he put up a good fight?
November 8, 2008 at 15:04
night gang, bed time here, almost 4am. Might see if i can “accidently” wake the wife up….cap a top night off if i’m lucky. I’ll leave you fellas to pick over the game and catch you in the morning. Great night though, well played the Arse!
November 8, 2008 at 15:05
that just goes to show that every cunt is a man scum bandwagoner. the press just love crawling u the man scum ass dont they….fuck them all!
Nasri is brilliant, i love that bloke! he was easily MOTM!
November 8, 2008 at 15:05
EVO
It was clichy who headed it to him but, Willy didnt clear the ball properly n thats where the second cross came from but who cares. WE WON
November 8, 2008 at 15:05
Fuk yeah, a victory against the Mancs………….fantastic.
November 8, 2008 at 15:06
Heroes…. Nasri, Denilson, Gallas and Cesc who had a much better game and made the second goal.
November 8, 2008 at 15:06
denilson was amazing today, so much energy and really brave on the ball….nasri….what a player!
November 8, 2008 at 15:06
Morrow, set off an alarm. She cant blame you for that. Just dont tell her it was you.
November 8, 2008 at 15:06
I agree EVO, he is so good on the ball and fully deserved his 2 goals tonite.
November 8, 2008 at 15:07
exactly who cares…..2fucking 1 to the arse
November 8, 2008 at 15:07
lol……classic
November 8, 2008 at 15:08
fuck nasri easily the best player on the pitch.. and the best part is that he loves to shoot… the second goal was like the ultimate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!woooooooooooooooo
November 8, 2008 at 15:08
Nasri was everywhere. he was even playing in front of the back 4 at times
i love him
November 8, 2008 at 15:09
Evo, not one so called media pundit gave us any hope of winning today. It just goes to show what they really know.
November 8, 2008 at 15:09
NSW
That was the guttsiest performance by The Club I’ve seen for a while, & I’m loving it, but, I’m going to save my over the top celebrating for the Title decider in the return leg, 2nd last game.
November 8, 2008 at 15:10
Nasri is like our old “wingers”- Freddie,Wiltord,Overmars. He will hopefully be a massive thorn in Uniteds side for years to come.
November 8, 2008 at 15:11
I thought Nik was great today… he missed some sitters, but as long as you are in the position to miss them, you are doing something right.
His control was good, he was a menace in the air and he did really well playing up top on his own. This misses will be goals soon… mark my words!
I am so over the moon!
November 8, 2008 at 15:11
mark we had absolutely noone else to put in, Nik did really well, he ran all day, he is certainly no target man apart from on crosses but you can’t fault him for effort.
November 8, 2008 at 15:11
Brilliant.
Densilon, gallas, silverstre and of course MOTM Nasri.
If he wasn’t pulled down for that blatant penalty that wasn’t, he’d have scored a goal better than that shirt waving bastard did against us in the fa cup.
I don’t want to be negative, so I’ll only say this the once but I really don’t rate bendtner, hard job up front on your own I guess though.
November 8, 2008 at 15:12
Wouldnt it be great to win the title at Old trafford again. Just a bit optomistic but who cares.
November 8, 2008 at 15:12
……or maybe I’m still stunned that we’ve pulled this one off. Tomorrow lads, I’m off to dream about what could now be.
November 8, 2008 at 15:12
Denilson has to take a lot of credit for today’s performance
November 8, 2008 at 15:12
cld u lift the moderation my dear arsenal buddies
November 8, 2008 at 15:12
nik won mostly all balls in the air.. he needs a partner.. but now he knows how tough it is to play on your own!!
November 8, 2008 at 15:13
cheers
November 8, 2008 at 15:13
nite Gnarley
im going to savour this one!
November 8, 2008 at 15:14
I cannot believe that some people are still criticising things for fucks we just beat the champions of europe.Go support another team.
November 8, 2008 at 15:14
No probs Mandanda!
November 8, 2008 at 15:14
Hey Pedro, I think Little Nicky
just needs time on the pitch & he will click. He was certainly better, in a much more cut & thrust game.
November 8, 2008 at 15:14
The really great thing is that everyone played well today – no passengers and no luxury players!
November 8, 2008 at 15:14
and wern’t manure shocking in front of goal today.
What a waste of space berbatov is.
November 8, 2008 at 15:15
Fabregas was a bit off today. His passes were wayward. Nice that we had 6defenders playing at the end but still conceded. Song was on, coincidence?
November 8, 2008 at 15:15
setanta wankers actually did a reasonable job this week on the ratings…
http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/11/08/Prem-Arsenal-v-Man-Utd-ratingsstats/
November 8, 2008 at 15:15
Defo Gnarley!
He gets way too much flak for doing little wrong… he missed some chances to day… but lets give him a break! He is young, starting his first proper season and he hasn’t had a run of games yet…
November 8, 2008 at 15:15
GNARLEYGEORGE9
I understand. And i cant wait till i see that celebrating from u, knowing wat we would have just done. Lets keep it going November & december are dangerous with our fixtures list
November 8, 2008 at 15:16
paull88 all 30 mill of it!!!
November 8, 2008 at 15:16
For fucks sake shut up we won a great game of football
November 8, 2008 at 15:17
I’m going to read back through all these later, what a great day.
November 8, 2008 at 15:17
I’m off out to feed my girlfriend!
Play nice!
COME ON YOU GUNNERS! WOOOOO HOOOOO!
November 8, 2008 at 15:18
choy
I was listening to SSN yesterday and they said about how arsenal lack players that can fight. Such as rooney, ferdinand and berbatov……berbatov, he can barely break into a trot.
November 8, 2008 at 15:20
paul88 he is talented no doubt.. but he is sure is a lazy fecker.. i hate howard webb.. twat
November 8, 2008 at 15:22
Top post Geoff, I’ve only just read it… but just what the doctor ordered! I hope everyone was suitably motivated by it!
November 8, 2008 at 15:22
i concur choy, webb is a knob
November 8, 2008 at 15:22
He ain’t suited to that kind of game. Anyway sod him.
We were class today, I’m so happy.
November 8, 2008 at 15:23
the all french back four is looking good…
November 8, 2008 at 15:23
The twats at Setanta have given Rambo 6/10
November 8, 2008 at 15:24
2 more home games to come now – CC on tuesday and then villa next week
November 8, 2008 at 15:25
I think i’ll have a sex change and marry Gael Clichy
November 8, 2008 at 15:25
That was a lot better, a bit more fight in the team and more passion. A few dissapointed me, Cesc was hit or miss and Bendtner remains off form but apart form that, very happy.
I posted this at 12:00
despite the average start to the season, I still think we might win this. It would be typical of Football.
Nasri to have a stormer
Ronaldon to have a stinker (Well you have to dream)
My worry is Rooney who always fucking scores against us.
I think this will be a we will have to score one more than you!!
Brilliant it came true. Ronaldo especially had his moments but overall was pretty quiet.
November 8, 2008 at 15:26
Oh and I have ruined Zaki’s career. I put him in my Fantasy team after the early season efforts and now he can’t hit a barn door!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 15:26
Red nose saw the clichy handball but managed to miss the early exchange of shirts with Nasri the other end.
WTF does the tosser sweatty wear football boots foe during the game? Was he named as one of there subs?
November 8, 2008 at 15:29
cant wait till midday tomorrow. replay of the game on fox sports 1
November 8, 2008 at 15:30
bendtner >>>> berbatov
end of
November 8, 2008 at 15:32
yeah i saw that trindle. he didnt even get subbed on. wankers
November 8, 2008 at 15:32
cheers guys!
Got connection problem today. Anyway we are brilliant. Sorry for the doubt in our team.
November 8, 2008 at 15:34
Webb must be gutted he didn’t get his win bonus
November 8, 2008 at 15:35
sunderland are giving pompey the run around!
November 8, 2008 at 15:35
Avenell,
Funny thing he never see’s anything wrong by his team but gets in the most trouble from the FA. Maybe he was wearing the boots cos he knows how overated Berba and tevez r n thought he couldn’t be worst.
Evo . YES bring on the reply but thats about the time of the boxing aswell.
November 8, 2008 at 15:36
I think we actually saw a captains performance from gallas today. Had a great game, and did you see him going to each player whilst manuel waa injured and encouraging them? More of the same please.
November 8, 2008 at 15:37
The Mancs 4-4-3 formation works better at Old Trafford.
November 8, 2008 at 15:38
let me repeat this.. hleb who????
November 8, 2008 at 15:38
COME ON ARSENAL!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 15:38
fuck even BBC are getting stuck into it as well:
“but Arsenal survived six extra minutes and an outbreak of mass anxiety at the Emirates to claim the three points”
November 8, 2008 at 15:40
fuck the bbc fuck them all, Webb had a completely shit game, maybe thats my bias but we still won.
November 8, 2008 at 15:40
If Man U had 1 player injured we wouldn’t have heard the last of a great win..
Look at our injury problems, great squad depth..
Bet JD’s a bit pissed off..
November 8, 2008 at 15:41
fuck it sure was a long 6 minutes.. how good was almunia!!!
November 8, 2008 at 15:41
Jd’s going to play against Wigan, he’s young and Silvestre and Gallas stepped up today, he won’t mind he knows he’ll get his chances.
November 8, 2008 at 15:42
VERY long 6 minutes choy i was getting flashbacks of the spuds when rafeal scored, that kid is class btw
November 8, 2008 at 15:42
Did anyone comment when Clichy mugged Ronaldo in the first half with that overhead
November 8, 2008 at 15:43
paul – it was sensational
November 8, 2008 at 15:44
hehe treze.. fuck him.. our kids are better..!!
November 8, 2008 at 15:44
just downloading the goals so i can celebrate again
November 8, 2008 at 15:45
but rafael or song…. i know who i’d pick
November 8, 2008 at 15:46
Evo – Do you think we should release a dvd ?!
November 8, 2008 at 15:47
a DVD of man scum goals vs them?
November 8, 2008 at 15:47
fuck me what about keychains and mugs and auction nasri’s football boots!!!
November 8, 2008 at 15:48
Man U could auction there Chelsea kit off!
November 8, 2008 at 15:50
bendtner???????????????????
November 8, 2008 at 15:50
I thought that display was the best this season, i am not getting carried away, but for me we matched Manure and easily – all the pundits can talk about, what if Rooney had scored, what if Ronaldo had not had missed, what if, what if, what if, and all relating to Manure
Well, what if Nik had taken his chances, what if Theo had taken his, what if we had been given the penalty, what if what if………… No – no-one wants to do that do they on Sky, BBC or any other tv station…
Red Nose said it all, it was fantasy football, and if his side have to lose, he is glad it is to a team that plays football –
Amen Sir Alex, Amen – Two bloody good teams, both who play the proper game, today we deserved the win, and that makes me one happy bunny….
Even Jamie R and Graham S said we got what we deserved!!!
November 8, 2008 at 15:50
BBK.. he tried.. he is not a lone striker… lay off him for today!
November 8, 2008 at 15:51
this guy was poor again today
November 8, 2008 at 15:51
how good was the celebration after the 2nd goal?
Cesc jumped onto Nasri’s back like he was a jockey and nasri was the horse!
Bloody funny and brilliant at the same time!
November 8, 2008 at 15:51
rico i think there is a coochie coo happening between wenger and fergie.. they sure are getting soft in their old age
November 8, 2008 at 15:52
BBK – i am still unconvinced
( sorry choy 
)
November 8, 2008 at 15:52
Amen Rico – good stuff!
November 8, 2008 at 15:52
Bendtner worked his ass off, was lone striker and he’s barely played let alone up front alone, he ran, he harried, tried to win headers despite the missed chances he wasn’t all that bad.
November 8, 2008 at 15:52
BBK have a word with yourself
November 8, 2008 at 15:53
choy – i think you are right, and i am glad, no doubt they are together in their own little war against dippers and chavs
November 8, 2008 at 15:53
We are 2-1 aftershave… for when we grow up..
November 8, 2008 at 15:55
THEO BEHIND BENDTNER .. AM I CLASS OR WHAT ?
fucking tight 13 minutes … ! at 83 minutes i knew they would get one back , we all started going glassy eyed , and the sub’s??? fuck they almost killed us again .. WENGER !!!
it really swung the momentum in there favor , i dont know why wenger keeps touching what isnt broken !Just keep on going to the death knock with the winning combo !
i think had he just sub’d alumina for fab2 that was all that was needed …
bring your subs in 89th minute take the sting out of there game …
The game was far more heart poundingly stressful in the final minutes than it needed to be !
toure did well ! mind you sagna was playing well all night .. we didnt lose anything with that sub ..
and song didnt do much wrong, but we never looked like scoring again after theo went off ..
bendtner sort of tried … but we need a REAL striker !
Over all a fucking champion effort .. pedro we both tipped a win the other day …
but we also tipped once the pressures off ,back to ground hog day ..
hope that part we are both wrong about !!!
One win wont change our season but a tasty victory against a bunch of cunts that deserved a flogging ! i think the last time we played out of our skins like that was V AC milan !
lets hope this is the start of a very good and LONG run !
November 8, 2008 at 15:55
how fucking beautiful is today gonna be
that was a classic game
fucking classic
cheers grovers
TO THE TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 15:56
fuck carrick is shite. Cesc absolutely destroyed him, neville and vidic all in one foul swoop to set up Nasri for that 2nd goal, they had no fucking idea!
November 8, 2008 at 15:56
I know I’m clutching at straws here but I think next time Clichy should stay on his line.
November 8, 2008 at 15:56
keyser the line up showed theo behind bendtner ..!
it was a 4-4-2 ..
November 8, 2008 at 15:58
but once theo went off at the 77th minute you were correct song joined the midfield creating 5 ..
November 8, 2008 at 15:58
It showed Diaby playing behind him ? and he dropped back to defend and sure up the midfield.
Theo was on the right and played well covering Sagna, Denilson, Fabregas, Diaby were all taking turns to try and support Bendtner.
November 8, 2008 at 15:59
what i cant understand is how can sanga can get a yellow for shirt pulling when nasri in the box was ’shirt pulled’ so much he just about was raped !
November 8, 2008 at 16:00
I thought Theo played right mid (against Evra) Diaby supported Bendtner..
November 8, 2008 at 16:02
i am totally happy:D
good game
November 8, 2008 at 16:05
i am so exhausted after that, my throat feels burnt from yelling so much.
gonna go grab a few hours sleep and then get back up to celebrate some more!
catch you all then!
Glory Days! Go the Arsenal!
November 8, 2008 at 16:05
it was a complete team performance.. everyone was everywhere!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 16:10
night evo, no doubt you will sleep soundly
November 8, 2008 at 16:12
choy – you are so right, everyone played together, as a team, they fought for themselves, the team, the boss, and the fans – it was a great all round performance
November 8, 2008 at 16:12
November 8, 2008 at 16:14
FUCK. My mobile fan died so my alarm didn’t go off and I just woke up(here in chicago). I’ll download a torrent later on today to watch it.
This is what I said last night, on the previous post, regarding Nasri:
“Believe and sing your hearts out. Its 11:13 pm here in Chicago and I cannot wait for the game.
Almunia
Sagna JD Gallas Clichy
Theo Cesc Ramsey Nasri
Diaby
Nik
If Sagna isn’t fit, play Toure there. He handled CR last year whilst playing as a RB.
I think nasri will have a good game tomorrow, regardless of the scoreline. Gut feeling, I guess.
COME ON ARSENAL!!!!!!”
November 8, 2008 at 16:15
Pedro Le Chump should be Howard Webb…….what an awful performance.
November 8, 2008 at 16:16
hehe pat.. spot on.. good game? i thought it was his best performance yet. what goals ?!?!?
November 8, 2008 at 16:16
I say stick with the same lineup and formation 4 the next game. Great team work from the lads.
November 8, 2008 at 16:18
metal well said.. le chump howard weebb tried and tried but we were the better team!
November 8, 2008 at 16:19
Is Cesc and Clichy alright for yellow cards, I’d rather they don’t miss the Chelsea game!!!
November 8, 2008 at 16:23
OVER THE MOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNN
IN YOUR FACE LAWRO, IN YOUR FUCKING FACE SKY SPORTS, IN YOUR FACES TABLOIDS
BIG UP THE ARSEENAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL
November 8, 2008 at 16:24
Fabregas is on 4, we’ve got Villa next, it would have been better if he got a yellow today, because I think the Wigan game would’ve counted as his ban.
November 8, 2008 at 16:28
hell yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…
i went across the city to watch the match because of my cable operator :X
but what a match, easily my best day of this season, i would as well celebrate this day as my birthday if we go on to win the title….
November 8, 2008 at 16:29
I cant wait to hear Lawro and co on MOTD tonight, I bet he plays down the win.
November 8, 2008 at 16:33
and I must say, the crowd was fucking awesome!!!!!
It was deafening even on television.
November 8, 2008 at 16:37
At least we haven’t got to hide from MOTD!
November 8, 2008 at 16:44
Bolton are beating Hull, Fuck the Spuds get down you bastards…
On DVD..
November 8, 2008 at 16:46
Nice.
November 8, 2008 at 16:47
truth. that very thought crossed my mind to. lawro will have nought to say.
November 8, 2008 at 16:51
WYF, Everton were 1-0 down 5min ago and are 3-1 up now.
November 8, 2008 at 16:52
And TA is beating Keano, what a day!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 16:53
Hello!
Great win today. I was unable to watch this game and a replay will be at 22;30 here in Poland so I can’t talk to much at the moment BUT HOW WAS FABIAŃSKI DOING FOR THE LAT 15-18 MINUTES?
November 8, 2008 at 16:55
Maciek
He was really solid. Came out, commanded his area, caught all crosses. Looked really safe.
November 8, 2008 at 16:55
Match of the Day will probably still slate us saying we were lucky and how Wenger’s comments about Stoke were disgraceful.
Or Hansen and Lawrenson might disappear like they do when we’re doing well..
November 8, 2008 at 16:55
Just back from the match.
UP YOURS CASCARINO who called AW a fool this week and losing control.
Cream will always float to the top!!
I feel another one of my letters coming on. Cascarino you will not get away with the shit you wrote in the Times and Racing Post this morning. I am gonna slaughter him!!
November 8, 2008 at 16:57
Keyser
That’s pretty much what gary pallister just said. I’ll tell you another i can’t stand. garth crookes, what an annoying little man he is,
November 8, 2008 at 16:59
maciek
Fabianski is a solid and safe goalkeeper.
He will be a special goalkeeper, will take over from almunia
November 8, 2008 at 17:00
Goonerman
Glad you enjoyed the match.
Was it you on arsenal tv – fan forum last night? A guy on there was saying exactly the same thing. I didn’t read the article myself, but I’ve heard some crap from him before.
November 8, 2008 at 17:00
F U C K I N GET IN THERE.
20 mins into the game I get a phone call to tell me someone special to me who Ive been looking after passed away. He was a fantastic older bloke who was on the last countdown. As the call came we scored within 1 minute.. Sad but also very Special day for me.
Great game…Well Done Arsene & the boys ( why did he take a risk taking Theo off & putting Diaby on )
Have a Good evening Fellow Goons.
November 8, 2008 at 17:03
Pssst it was Toure……
November 8, 2008 at 17:04
No; I read the Times and do the horses so I buy the racing Post on saturdays.
I like flying off letters to people and clubs who annoy me.
last season I wrote to Gill of Man U saying it is despicable the man U singing Paedo songs, Then I wrote to the Manc Chief of Police.
I will be knocking up a letter to cascarino as the is simply a journo and has not got the bottle to be a manager.
November 8, 2008 at 17:05
Paul88 – Garth Crooks is hilarious, I remember him calling Chimbonda – “Chimpbonda” continously.
I doubt he was trying to be racist lol but the dudes a dick..
Fabianski has that prescence thing Lehman has, he’s young but kind of dominates, I don’t know how to describe it.
November 8, 2008 at 17:06
I must say, I respect Roy Keane’s refusal to jump on the slate Arsene bandwagon this week. Read his piece which is in the daily mail and the telegraph.
November 8, 2008 at 17:06
Doublegooner – Sorry to hear that..
November 8, 2008 at 17:07
Oh, i see. Good for you goonerman.
I’ve heard him on ssn a few times. He certainly isn’t keen on us.
November 8, 2008 at 17:07
HOWARD FUCKING WEBB.
WHAT A FUCKING DISGRACE.
GUARANTEE HE REFS THE RETURN UP THERE.
November 8, 2008 at 17:07
Reminds me about the poppies on the shirt thought that was class.
November 8, 2008 at 17:08
Truth – It was in the Independent aswell, and there’s also a piece by Neil Warnock in there that backs up Wenger about the Shawcross tackle.
November 8, 2008 at 17:09
I can see how Roy keane was a special player and now a special manager with a mind of his own.
Fuck all the other managers who draw the party line with Sky and state what Sky want said.
November 8, 2008 at 17:10
Thanks Guys for all You responses. Have a Great weekend all of You. I can’t wait to see Ferguson’s face.HAHAHAHAH. But Villa will be also difficult to beat. Best wishes!
November 8, 2008 at 17:11
Fuck Roy Keane dirty c**t should be banned from football!!!
November 8, 2008 at 17:12
Keyser-Neil Warnock has always been respectful of the Arsenal and our manager. He actually said he would love to pick a CB for Arsene.
November 8, 2008 at 17:12
*Your. Sorry for a mistake.
November 8, 2008 at 17:18
Incidentally, I had £4 on nasri 1st goalscorer 21/1 on Betfair. YES
November 8, 2008 at 17:22
ALL THE TV PUNDITS CAN FUCK OFF NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARSENAL ARE BACK. EVEN ROY KEANE SAYS SO
The Sunderland manager accused Sky Sports of brainwashing the public as the former Manchester United captain railed against the treatment this week of his Arsenal counterpart, Arsene Wenger.
Such is Keane’s disdain for the ‘experts’ in front of the cameras and behind microphones that he admitted he had resorted to turning off the sound on his television.
“I was asked by ITV to do the Celtic versus Manchester United game but I’ve done it once for Sky and never again,” Keane said. “I’d rather go to the dentist.
“You’re sitting there with people like Richard Keys and they’re trying to sell something that’s not there.
“Anytime I watch a game on television, I have to turn the commentators off. They say ‘he’s playing well’ and I’m thinking ‘no, he’s not’. My advice to anyone is don’t listen to the experts, Just watch the game and gather your own opinions.”
Keane, who insisted he would only consider a job in TV “if I fall on hard times”, said: “There was a debate about Wenger on Sky and how crazy is that? People are actually getting interviewed saying he shouldn’t be doing this.
“What that man’s done for English football is amazing and will be remembered in 25, 50, 100 years’ time. Will those on telly yesterday be remembered for what they’ve achieved? None whatsoever.
“I wouldn’t trust them to walk my dog. There are ex-players and ex-referees being given air-time who I wouldn’t listen to in a pub. OK, there will be one or two who’ve done something in the game whose opinion you would take on board, but I’m on about every Tom, Dick and Harry.”
Keane, whose 12-year spell at United was ended following his guest appearance on MUTV’s Play the Pundit slot when he allegedly criticised team-mates, is also irritated by the pressure mounting on Tony Adams, the recently-appointed Portsmouth manager, who he will take on on Saturday at the Stadium of Light.
“Somebody said to me Tony Adams has had a tough start,” Keane said. “He has had a tough start. He’s played Liverpool away and a difficult game against Wigan at home. The average manager’s lifespan is going down and down again.
“I keep saying hopefully managers will be given an opportunity but the way punters are getting brain-washed every week, like a debate on every night after a bad result, it’s crazy.
“We’re on about league tables after a week, teams losing two games and it’s a crisis and that’s constantly being thrown into people’s faces.
“People are getting brain-washed so what you’ve got to do is not to get sucked into any of that nonsense and try and focus on your job, but it’s hard because people take notice of what’s been said.”
UP DA GUNNERS…………………….
November 8, 2008 at 17:22
Thanks Goonerman.
I know Fabiański since his Legia Warsaw times. And I must agree with You. He is special, and soon he willl be our nr 1. And how was H. Webb doing? I heard he was United’s 12 player. He didn’t learn since Euro 2008, did he?
November 8, 2008 at 17:24
lets stop talikg about comarade13 now for fucks sake , we had to wait three years for 4 months of form STEP FORWARD SAMIR NASRI, already more goals and threat in a season ,
and i cant wait for eduardo to come back
one more thing i thought NIKKI BB worked his BB’S off
well played that man ,
DIABY CLASS, CESC, BACK TO FORM AND CLICHY ANOTHER MONSTER DISPLAY ,THIS WILL DO THE CONFIDENCE THE POWER OF GOOD
villa next in league that will be tough but hopefully the boys will now be up for it…
and yes i thought i would never say it but well said neil warnock….
November 8, 2008 at 17:26
hahahahhahaha. Roy Keane would rather go to dentist than listen to LAWRO or HANSEN. hahahhahaha. You’ve got to love this by KEANO
Keane, who insisted he would only consider a job in TV “if I fall on hard times”, said: “There was a debate about Wenger on Sky and how crazy is that? People are actually getting interviewed saying he shouldn’t be doing this.
AND THIS ONE
“I wouldn’t trust them to walk my dog. There are ex-players and ex-referees being given air-time who I wouldn’t listen to in a pub.
November 8, 2008 at 17:29
We all saw at the world cup that he walked out on how much he loves walking his dog himself though.
November 8, 2008 at 17:30
Guys. I thought NIKKI worked a lot . And all those fucking pundits who say he isn’t fast and mobile enough. A big piece of shite on their face. He ran a lot and then he beat RIO FUCKINGDAD every time with his pace. HE IS FAST.
November 8, 2008 at 17:35
How much did the Man U team cost that was out there today compared to ours?
Does anyone know the numbers????
November 8, 2008 at 17:35
Roy Keane is just like his dog. ARE THEY BROTHERS?
November 8, 2008 at 17:43
Well, rooney, ferdinand and berbatov is 90 million
November 8, 2008 at 17:51
Add another 30m Teves, Anderson 15m and Carrick 18m.
November 8, 2008 at 17:53
Red nose is just a Big Sam with more dosh!!!
November 8, 2008 at 17:56
Neville cost them a goal and that was Priceless.. !!
November 8, 2008 at 18:06
Van der Sar £2 million.
Neville Nothing
Evra £5.5 million
Vidic £7 million
Ferdinand £30 million
Anderson £18 million
Carrick £18.6 million
Park £4 million
Ronaldo £12.25 million
Rooney £31 million
Berbatov £30.75 million
£159.1 million in total
November 8, 2008 at 18:08
What a game, fantastic, well played the boys! Webb was a disgrace.
Thought Diaby was awesome and made the difference in the middle.
Still do not understand the theo/kolo change, he looked well out of sorts at RM
Another great crowd and well done the Stewards allowing the standing really helps the crowd get into full voice…
It is only one game, we cannot get carried away, but this is a great start to get back on track and keep our challenge going. What we cannot do now is get carried away and need to ensure we go on and show the same attitude for Villa, Man City and then Chelsea. Come on you Reds!
Please AW get some consistency and keep this midfield together. The two CB played well, but still think JD has a role there.
I have not been a denilson fan, but today he coped well, think Diaby helped him do his job though.
Still think Cesc needs a rest…looks tired to me.
November 8, 2008 at 18:18
I just got back to my hotel from the game. I picked one hell of a game to see with my wife. Wolski, spot on, Webb called everything for Man Ure. It was shocking how bad his calls were. At one point, CR deliberately handled the ball, Webb saw it, and let the game play on. We got more yellow’s than I have seen in a long long time. CR’s diving was so blatant . . . and Clichy very quietly took him right out of the game.
I liked the back paring of Gallas and Silvestre. They played well together today, minus Silvestre’s very bizzare back pass at the start of the game. What the hell was that?
Cesc’s passes were a bit off today. Overall, Denilson played great. He had a tremendous amount of hustle in the midfield. The singing was great. We sat right over the Man Ure section, and we drowned them out time and time again.
Carling Cup and then Villa. Keep focused Gunners. We haven’t won anything yet. One game at a time.
November 8, 2008 at 18:25
Gotta say big up to Wenger for getting the team selection and tactics right, the question before the game was, “does Wenger really know?”. Against Man United, one of the best teams in the world this is a very significant occasion. When you’vce beaten Man U, there’s something great about it, especially when they kept mouthing off that they’d thrash us. And who won? We did. Through pure football principles, Man United played some good football and had their chances. But we won many of the battles and were dominant, we were setting the pace, we were constantly getting at their box.
Lets see this continue, this kind of football with winning results is really the best out there, and against Man U it was a tough test, they tried their best to win, but we dominated the entire came, and they had a last minute goal which was not enough for them to get a draw while thanks to Nasri’s excellent individual skill and the whole team moving the ball about and having a go. Bendtner still needs to sharpen up, I know it’s against Man U but he had some good chances, he’ll be disappointed he wasn’t on the scoresheet. Fabregas had a brilliant game was did the whole of midfield, the Silvestre-Gallas partnership has ignited, lets keep with a team like this and when RVP and Adebayor are back they could be rotated. Dunno about you guys but I think Diaby is a superb midfielder, he has a go at goal, he does lots of defending and attacking, gets a lot of the ball, holds the ball well and it was great to see him have such a good game against Man U. Same with Denilson. A 5 man midfield in ou case, just like against Man U is our best option. We have Fabregas as a mainly offensive midfielder but who of course chips in with defending and tackling, Diaby and Denilson doing both defending and attacking. When we have 5 midfielders on the pitch it works really well because we have 1 extra player commited to defending ie. a midfeilder, and all 3 of our midfielders are capable of scoring goals and assisting, so a main super striker, like an Henry, would be awesome. Or Eduardo, that would be an awesome team.
—————–Almunia/Fabianski—————–
Sagna——–Silvestre————Gallas————–Clichy
———————–Denilson————————–
Walcott—————————————————-Nasri
—————Diaby———————-Fabregas——————–
—————————-Eduardo————————–
I like the look of the Gallas and Silvestre partnership on paper it should work, and in real life. Today was a good test and they did well. I see no reason why this cannot continue against teams who are not as good as Man U and won’t create as many chances. Almunia made a basic error and gave away a free kick at the beginning, but he did his job, kept the goals out, there were a few saves to be made….they had their chances, some good ones as well, but Almunia kept them out.
November 8, 2008 at 18:28
its funny, another goal of the season contender against us.
cesc was awesome i thought. and our 2nd goal, was just class. Nasri is pure class…
November 8, 2008 at 18:31
We look like a france club team. 6 of them are french. But who cares rite.
November 8, 2008 at 18:32
Maryland…agree with Silvs back pass, Almunia gave him the signal to go away and he still passed back, but I thought Al could have got there and booted it away before rooney without doing what he did..strange start to the game. Was right in front of where we sit.
November 8, 2008 at 18:34
And Ferguson was wrong, we beat him using a player we signed from him Silvestre has shown he is a commited Arsenal player and thanks to his help he ended up in the winning team.
November 8, 2008 at 18:37
vandejie it’s about being commited to Arsenal, and pushing the club forward, so their commitment to Arsenal is more important to Arsenal, and the quality of the football. We want the best players in the world to be committed to Arsenal and winning trophies.
November 8, 2008 at 18:39
Great game of football,because one had two teams prepared to attack,so credit to them both.i will go into detail later,want to watch it again,though nasri and cesc were outstanding.my heart was in my mouth when song came on and cleared the ball straight to their player who scored.why can’t wenger give theo 90 minutes,he is crucial especially the last ten minutes.bedntner well is bedntner,save it for another day. not all teams will play like that against us at home,in fact they don’t,but now we have some belief back
Well done the boys now let’s keep up the consistentsy level.
November 8, 2008 at 18:39
Finest…agree with your post. Diaby made the difference today, read the game well and positioned himself in key positions when we didn’t have the ball. lets hope he can sustain a run in the team without picking up an injury. the CB pairing is starting to work I think, with JD pushing for a spot. Not sure where Kolo comes in as far as a starting position from here on in….
November 8, 2008 at 18:39
denilson was a monster today.
November 8, 2008 at 18:40
Yeah finest. I’m very proud of them. They played like they put their life on it.
November 8, 2008 at 18:41
If anyone fancies a chance to win a shirt with the poppy on!!!!
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1908056.ece
November 8, 2008 at 18:45
Yeah Denilson was brilliant. I think our midfield more comfortable to this this of formation.
Anyway, great teamwork.
November 8, 2008 at 18:46
Kelsey. It is clear the mancs think they can play our kind of football, but today old red nose found there is only one team that can play our style of football and it’s us!
Everyone else is a mile away from the standard we set and with the defence starting to gel, who knows. Why does he keep putting Song on….everyone around me got real twitchy and why not give Theo 90 mins
November 8, 2008 at 18:48
Think the team played with their hearts today…if we had seen that in other games this season, we would be sitting top with no losses.
November 8, 2008 at 18:50
I like Bendtner and Diaby as the front two because when the midfield pass to them they hold it and allow the midfield to catch up creating better chances.
RVP and Ade are too selfish and direct..
November 8, 2008 at 18:50
I think it was Clicy who headed out for their goal, not Song guys
November 8, 2008 at 18:52
Rico … Yes it was Clichy, but Song lost the ball 28 passes before that so it’s always Songs fault…
November 8, 2008 at 18:53
Great running by bendtner opened up space for fabregas to thread through nasri’s second
November 8, 2008 at 18:57
wolski… u summed it up perfectly. The good teams can try and try but cannot resort to petty defending like the stokes and sunderlands. Its the Arsenal bait, if the opp tries to copy our style of football, they get murdered.
Although the number of goals didnt look like we murdered them, our second goal was enough to floor anyone.
November 8, 2008 at 18:58
avenell – firstly i need to learn how to type Clichy, not Clicy!!
thats cheating blaming Song for that – ( he is still shite though
)
It was a good headed clearance, just none of our players closed the little twit down before he shot – good goal though, albeit Clichy could have thrown himself in front of the shot rather than watch it sail by, but hey, thats being really picky
November 8, 2008 at 18:59
Just got back – that was awesome!!!
I was hoping Paulinho was on here tonight so he could tell us again how much better Hleb is than Nasri!
November 8, 2008 at 19:03
I’m going to disagree with you now Rico… I thought it was Silvestre who tried to close Raphael down… Sorry
And you swore today….
November 8, 2008 at 19:03
Gael Clitoris did give the ball away but song made him do it by his awful pass
November 8, 2008 at 19:04
i am back for you, gunnnnnnnnnnnners!!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 19:15
still can’t stop smiling
November 8, 2008 at 19:17
Choy…go to sleep…btw where are u?
November 8, 2008 at 19:18
India vandejie … how about you?
November 8, 2008 at 19:22
Are u serious? I’m in Malaysia….
Anyway…i hope our team show more consistency. It’s just not like a run out match. It’s for the whole season.
After the match, I feel our team were awesome.
November 8, 2008 at 19:24
vandejie .. if teams play football with us.. there can be only one winner.. but when push comes to shove that is where we suffer!!!
November 8, 2008 at 19:41
Don’t want to be Mr Negativity but while I loved watching the game, I was terrified every time Manure went forward. Much like the Fenerbache game, a lot of chances were created against us, and like the Tottenham game we were gung ho right up to the end. Like Fergie said, it’s fantasy football, but whether, as someone else said, we can achieve results like this consistently with that defence. As my brother said, what does JD have to do to keep his place? At the Emirates against Fener he was our best defender and then next game he’s out
Well at least its never boring!
November 8, 2008 at 19:42
off to bed…
November 8, 2008 at 19:49
HELLO LADS AND WHAT A GAME. it could have been Spurs all over again but lucky enough our boys learnd from that game.
Super, Super Nas!
Super, Super Nas!
Super, Super Nas!
Super Sami Nasri!!!
November 8, 2008 at 19:57
Nice one QOS – I think he’ll be quiet on here tonight – unless he’d rather we lost to prove his much laboured point!
November 8, 2008 at 20:10
avenell – i mean Clichy watched it go passed him just before it went in the goal….
and yes, i did swear, webb is a dreadful ref, and very pro manure
November 8, 2008 at 20:31
Good game folks. Still feel we respected Man U too much. Should have scored more. Will be nice to see Diaby Bent partnership develop, although Bent was mainly lone striker.
I have a few concerns wrt Sagna. He was always confusing Theo and could not get a good cross in. He needs to work on that part of his game, which was better in his first year with us.
November 8, 2008 at 20:35
The midfield was better overall, although they still allowed a good shot in from outside the 18yd that beat Fabianski. Dennilson is growing in confidence. I would have preffered Ramsey to Toure
November 8, 2008 at 20:41
I thought the marking in the first half was worse when Shrek and Jack Coustou got shots away..
The goal came from some unlucky clearances that are more difficult to mark..
Sorry Rico.. me naughty..
November 8, 2008 at 21:04
Funny, someone else posted this already, but the Mrs. and I experienced this . . . when Theo was called off for Song, everyone around us went . . . “SONG!!!” Well, you could see how frustrated Rooney was. Clichy completely took CR out of the game. I mean, he literally was not there today. Berbacrap didn’t do anything except go offside. Rooney was my biggest concern. He plays every role on the pitch, and hates to loose.
This was the Mrs. and I first full day in London. Not to shabby of a start to our trip.
November 8, 2008 at 21:13
Maryland…. Did you go to the S&B to find Geoff/Pedro and the others?
November 8, 2008 at 21:15
Just signed LENNY FROM BRAZIL IT SEEMS 20 YEARS OLD AND FREE
November 8, 2008 at 21:22
Just to make rico’s night complete, heres charlies avatar looking @ you kid
op:
November 8, 2008 at 21:22
i am still smiling
November 8, 2008 at 21:23
November 8, 2008 at 21:26
Denilson…My Man of the Match….What a blindingly brilliant performance…
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Pedro Says:
November 8, 2008 at 3:11 pm
I thought Nik was great today… he missed some sitters, but as long as you are in the position to miss them, you are doing something right.
His control was good, he was a menace in the air and he did really well playing up top on his own. This misses will be goals soon… mark my words!
I am so over the moon!]
Pedro my friend…Im seriously begging to wander bout ure footballing judgment mate…after yet another laughable performance…your still rating this joke of a player….
Apart from loosing the ball on every other pocession like he did when we played Stoke City….Betner’s finishing is 400 times worse than Ade…
For now Im celebrating the win.
November 8, 2008 at 21:29
Got to haul 2 metres of concrete mix etc today, but thanx evo, the replay is @ noon is it. I’ll have a well earned break to watch that. I always find the replay less stressfull for obvious reasons.
Anyone heard from Geoff, this photo was just in on Fox Sport News, of Geoff walking home through Finsbury Park after the game.
http://www.nps.gov/archive/yell/slidefile/mammals/blackbear/Images/11158.jpg
I must say its changed a lot since I was there last
November 8, 2008 at 21:30
david… apart from finishing nick was pretty good today..
he won almost all headers.. was faster than rio.. laid it on a plate for theo. He just couldn’t score!
he sure was better than berbatov!
Please name me another 20yr old lone striker going all out on rio and vidic!
November 8, 2008 at 21:32
avenell – you are just so bad
and so are you george – love it
November 8, 2008 at 21:36
even tho I must admit it is very refreshing to see an Arsenal attacker win the air ball against the defenders….especially against United Bastards…the boy kept giving the ball away cheaply…i mean watch the game again..i recorded it….Every betner pocession was either a give-away….an air challenge that he won but never went anywhere…and clear cut chances that my great grandmother could finish….
Betner was clearly our worst player but you cant say so much bout berbatov it was a testament to how well denilson and the back four played
November 8, 2008 at 21:37
fair play to the boys, we played a good game and we probably deserved the win because we showed more heart than manure. But can we show the same heart against the lower buggers??? I hope so, but for some reason it does not happen!!
November 8, 2008 at 21:38
Betner is almost always out worst player on the pitch….Cesc didnt have a great game today….He shouldve unleashed Walcott and the score line wouldve been a lot more attractive….Cesc made some horrible passes but there is not doubt that his positioning on the pitch was exceptional….
November 8, 2008 at 21:38
Bring on the Champions League then!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 21:38
we just turn it on against good teams!
November 8, 2008 at 21:40
BRING THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE HOME!!!!
COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!!
November 8, 2008 at 21:41
Kelsey where did you read that
November 8, 2008 at 21:41
choy its not good enough, its all about consistency, we need it so bad!!
November 8, 2008 at 21:41
I see the dippers won, still a six points gap..
November 8, 2008 at 21:43
agreed choy
one of the the best defensive pairing on the planet and people dog a lone 20 yr old striker who like you stated didn’t have a screamer but was alrite in my books
November 8, 2008 at 21:45
what I want arsenal players to do is have commitment and fight ! nick scored good points for that.
Now he may have missed chances but at least he did not cost us 30 million!
November 8, 2008 at 21:47
And he wasn’t scared to go back for more!!!
November 8, 2008 at 21:47
Why is it so quiet?? because everyone is watching X-Factor!!
November 8, 2008 at 21:49
Paul, check yesterday’s news now stream.
November 8, 2008 at 21:49
check what truth.. what is it you guys are discussing?
November 8, 2008 at 21:52
News about signing a young Brazilian striker.
November 8, 2008 at 21:53
lol.. how young? is he going to loan to la liga?
November 8, 2008 at 21:54
Last i checked Nikki Bullshit is a striker…and as a striker you put the ball behind the net dnt try and lower the standards just to make it seem like he had a good game…i dnt care if he is 20 yrs or 50…and Berbatov has many more goals than Niikki Bullshit…
He didnt cost 30 million tho…i give you that…lol
GUNNERS!!
November 8, 2008 at 21:55
My ratings for today
Almunia – 7 ( silly muck up with back pass) but otherwise back to his old self
Clichy – 8, much better crossing
Gallas – Real captains performance – 8.5
Silvestre – 7.5 – seems to enjoy playing alongside Gallas
Bac – solid game – 8
Theo – 7 great move to allow Nasris in for the second
Cesc – 8 – nearly back to the old Cesc
Denilson -7better, and pretty solid game
Nasri – 9 – he scored twice, but still can improve
Diaby – 8 – he has to play every game, he needs to and will get better and better
Nik – 7 still not convinced
Team performance – 9
November 8, 2008 at 21:55
Here you go. According to arsenal newsreview Arsenal have signed a pre-contract deal to take one of the best talents in Brazil to London in January.
Fernandes Coelho who is also know as “Lenny” currently plays for Palmeiras and his contract expires on the 31st December 2008. He will be able to join Arsenal on a FREE!
What do we know about “Lenny”
He is 20 years old and plays just off the striker.He is a speedy and skillful little player who is composed in front of goal.
November 8, 2008 at 21:56
Arsenal sign pre-contract deal with Brazilian striker, say reports
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Published Date: 08 November 2008
Arsenal have signed a pre-contract agreement with Brazilian striker Lenny, according to reports in South America.
The 20-year-old striker, who currently plays for Brazilian side Palmeiras, is said to have signed a deal that means he will sign for the Gunners in the January transfer window.
Lenny’s Palmeiras deal is due to expire in December, although it is reported that he will be sent out on loan to Spain to gain first-team experience and a work permit.
Arsenal have an agreement with feeder club Salamanca to loan them a striker or goalkeeper in January.
Mexican striker Carlos Vela enjoyed loan spells with Celta Vigo and Osasuna among others, where he impressed before returning to the Emirates with a work permit in time for this season.
Arsene Wenger’s side are said to have bid £3m for Lenny in 2007, which was rejected.
November 8, 2008 at 21:58
david will you agree that berbatov also has more starts than nick?
November 8, 2008 at 22:00
laura should go!!!
November 8, 2008 at 22:03
Do I watch sky sports1 and watch most of the match again or MOTD and watch Shearer, Hansen and Lawro eat shit???
November 8, 2008 at 22:10
haha yes Choy…but seriously now…u cant be comparing Nikki to Berbatov…
berbatov finishes…Nikki on the other hand doesnt know how to score…7 yards out on a header and didnt bury it?
Hopefully Lenny will come in and Save the day!
November 8, 2008 at 22:12
k.. david
you don’t rate him, I do… we’ll just move on.. heheh
what about the nasri show? the second goal was a belter!
November 8, 2008 at 22:14
Wasn’t it great to hear 55,000 people singing “fat granny shagger, you’re just a fat granny shagger”. Loved every second of the day.
November 8, 2008 at 22:14
Hleb scored 7 goals in 89 games for Arsenal..
Nasri has scored 4 goals in 8 games..
November 8, 2008 at 22:16
David – I dont rate Nik so high, but to suggest today he was any worse than Berby, then i have to defend Nik, ok he didnt score but for me he was more pro-active than Berby Toff!
November 8, 2008 at 22:16
Laura is gone, you should all listen to me, at least once!!!
November 8, 2008 at 22:18
Eto O’ Makes Henry look like a bitchy wuss…
November 8, 2008 at 22:32
Nikki played up front on his own against the best pairing in the premiership he ran himself into the ground for the team well done that man
November 8, 2008 at 22:41
avenell Says:
November 8, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Hleb scored 7 goals in 89 games for Arsenal..
Nasri has scored 4 goals in 8 games..
avenell hey ok thats fine but how many goals has sagna or clichy scored in the EPL
and how bigger factor are there games for us without them ?
or how many goals has cesc scored this season ?
judge strikers on goals scored .. midfield is a bonus for someone like pires – nasri or even freddie when they were doing the business …
hleb was a important player for us last season ..
no point just being a 1 eyes supporter saying we dont need him spiel ..
because i dont buy it … and ive heard people on here doing the sour grapes thing constantly…
its boring and shite like hlebs over rated or we don’t need TH14 anymore ..
well i think we do need TH14 ..
& i still would have them in our team any day of the week,they are what our football was all about !
Nasri played out of his skin today , but he had a shite game prior , and when he is consistant then you can say Hleb who ?
November 8, 2008 at 22:46
ethan – you are just doom and gloom me old mucker
November 8, 2008 at 22:47
hey – but i do agree a little ethan
November 8, 2008 at 22:48
and i do think nasri will prove to be better, but Titi, i miss him…….
November 8, 2008 at 22:52
hmmmm why is honesty doom and gloom ?, i think saying things like ‘hleb who’ is disrespectful ..
he used to wear the red and white .. and held our midfield together last season …
and th 14 well he aint doom and gloom either ..
i miss them both and we would be a better team when there both in it ..
barca have got them both from us for a reason …
November 8, 2008 at 22:52
I still believe we miss an out and out striker, Come on DUDU, we miss YOU
November 8, 2008 at 22:53
How many times as Hleb played full back like the players you are comparing him to?
And where did I say Hleb who? I was just posting a fact…
November 8, 2008 at 22:56
im with you rico…WE NEED STRIKERS WHO DONT WASTE CHANCES!!
November 8, 2008 at 23:02
It is hard ethan, Hleb said and did so many things that were against our club, and the red rag to the bull and that takes over what he ever did as a footballer for us – he didnt score many goals, and i dont know how many assists he got – but his best season was last season but then he pooped on us, and peopl dont forget ethan, that is why i think such ‘hleb who’ comments come out..
Dont forget ethan, he was cruel about us, met with the italians to get a move, i cant stay loyal to a player who behaves in that way – is he any better the ashle cole ????
November 8, 2008 at 23:06
helloooooooooo are we wacthing MotD then lol
November 8, 2008 at 23:10
spot on rico.. that is why hleb will not be respected like gilberto
November 8, 2008 at 23:12
choy – gilberto, what a gentleman
I miss him too 
November 8, 2008 at 23:13
Stop bringing up goals when talking about Hleb. That wasn’t his job and it wasn’t his type of play.
Hleb and Cashley were both great, despite what they said/did to the Arsenal. Judge them on their skill/importance to the team, not as the people they are.
Okay, Nasri scored 2 today, but if we had a quality striker who could finish, Hleb could(and should) have had 3-4 assists against United last season AT OT!!
November 8, 2008 at 23:17
pat .. i think goals are part of football.. in fact that is the only thing that matters!
November 8, 2008 at 23:18
Pat – we are all entitled to our own views me old mucker, both those you have mentioned shat on our club, i will never forgive them, and for me they are bad boys, and very much forgotten
November 8, 2008 at 23:20
My bed calls, be sfe all, night night
November 8, 2008 at 23:20
Sorry Pat you must never ever mention goals and Hleb in the same sentance..
In fact there are only seven sentances that “Hleb” “Arsenal” and “goal” could ever be mentioned in..
November 8, 2008 at 23:22
avenell – top comment Hleb and 7goals…. few and far between
Im Off this time
November 8, 2008 at 23:24
Not when judging a player. Sometimes it seems that half of you have never even played football in your life, or if you did, you had no clue what you were doing.
Players have certain roles. We had others who could have done the scoring. Hleb created more than 50% of the chances we had against the top teams last season.
Lets get this straight. Andres Iniesta, one of the best midfielders in the world, plays almost identically like Hleb. In about 160 appearances for Barca, he only has around 10 goals.
Look at Cesc, barring last season. He’s not a good goalscorer. He had 4 goals in 06/07 and only has 1 thus far. I doubt he’ll have a better season than 07/08, b/c he’s NOT a goalscorer and I doubt he ever will be.
Okay, Cesc got a boatload of assists last season(24), BUT take a look on how many of those came off of set piece deliveries with Gallas/Ade getting them in.
Just my 2 cents.
November 8, 2008 at 23:25
Alan Hansen looks like he’s been crying or is about to cry, he can barely speak..
Seriously this needs to be recorded.
November 8, 2008 at 23:29
He’s choking, having to eat his words
November 8, 2008 at 23:30
sorry pat.. an attacking midfielder must score goals…
Iniesta can be compared to cesc not hleb.
cesc is a playmaker. hleb would often be playing off the main striker.
November 8, 2008 at 23:31
Actually, Hleb has a better goal-to-game ratio than Iniesta for BOTH Stuttgart and Arsenal.
Iniesta has 12 in 157 (1 in about 13 games)
Hleb for ARsenal: 7 in 89 (1 in about 12-13 games)
Stuttgart: (1 in every 10 games).
I just hate how many Arsenal fans slag off a player who was absolutely brilliant at what he did. He was unique and gave us something we’ve been missing this whole season. No one at Arsenal could change the tempo of the game as quickly as Hleb.
November 8, 2008 at 23:32
no one could run to the corner flag as quickly as hleb.
November 8, 2008 at 23:34
Rosicky was the man last year our season started to go downhill when he was injured..
November 8, 2008 at 23:36
Pat – come on, we are all entitled to our view, and i played footie for many many years, but that does not entitle me to judge any game on a professional level, we all see things so different.
But what you must realise is that i have my point of view, as do we all, yes Hleb could dribble, keep the ball etc etc, but what was his assist stats, his defensive stats, any bloomin stats – Pedro and Geoff will be able to help us there.
But also remember, Hleb followed Freddie, go look at Freddies stats, maybe then you might re-think on Hleb..
Personally, i dont care about wher the assists, goals or anything else comes from, because if it ends in a goal, its fine by me..
Hleb and Cashley have gone, and I am so very glad, they were offered everything, and took the pee, good riddance to unloyal players in mho
November 8, 2008 at 23:36
No Choy, Hleb is a natural playmaker a CM. The term “playmaker” can be placed upon any midfielder these days. Pep consideres Messi a playmaker. Rosicky and Hleb are both natural playmakers that, naturally, play in Cesc’s spot.
Iniesta and Hleb actually play the same position for Barca, thats why they’re usually never on at the same time.
Eto’o bagged 4 today, by the way. So did Higuain and madrid escaped..barely.
November 8, 2008 at 23:37
you’re still awake rico?
November 8, 2008 at 23:38
fine pat… would you rather have hleb in your team than nasri?
November 8, 2008 at 23:39
Wenger wants his players to run to the corner flag when the game is tight, he even said so today!!!
Nasri nor Hleb will ever be as good as Freddie.
And you’re going to talk about loyalty? Cesc will leave us, as will most of this current crop. “Loyalty” is just a word nowadays and its foolish to think players will stay loyal, especially the foreigners.
November 8, 2008 at 23:39
I can’t believe after a game like today’s that so many people have started on about Hleb again.
It seems Hleb fans only acknowledge stats when it backs their opinions. You can’t pick and choose which stats are significant nd which are not. Iniesta didn’t play for Arsenal. Nasri has more goals and more assists per game so far than Hleb – fact. Everything else is down to interpretation and opinion. We shouldn’t be discussing Hleb after such a great victory today. Nasri was man of the match.
November 8, 2008 at 23:40
choy – spot on, and Hleb didnt ! I am not going to get into a Hleb debate, and choy, dont you either my friend – hleb is history, nasri, well he is doing ok, and we hope he will get better and better – dont know what time it is with you choy, but go get some rest me old mucker
Night choy and fleoow grovers
November 8, 2008 at 23:40
The thing is Choy there was no choice,, Hleb hates Arsenal!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 23:40
pat… please quote the full sentence.
wenger also said that he had told kanu to go to the corner flag when they were 2-2 up against chelsea. I’m sure you’ve read that as well!
November 8, 2008 at 23:41
I’d rather have both. But if I had to choose 1, it would have to be Hleb. You’re hyping Nasri up too much after this 1 game where he scored 1 good goal.
I’ll get back to you after a full season. If Nasri continues playing well, I’ll change my view, obvious.y.
This was Nasri’s best game for us, so lets see what else he has to offer.
November 8, 2008 at 23:41
Pat, you’re just a poor mans paulinho!
November 8, 2008 at 23:41
well said rico far more eloquently put than this argument on that sneaky no good prick (talented yes,but nonetheless) deserves IMO
November 8, 2008 at 23:42
night rico.. m too excited to sleep!!!
November 8, 2008 at 23:43
Whatever, lets rejoice the win! We have our opinions.
Cesc needs to get a yellow next game.
November 8, 2008 at 23:43
Blow me Pat, so many assumptions – Cesc i/v’d today and said he is going nowhere, so you have your speculations, and thats fine, but we are talking about Hleb – he has gone,…
Cesc, right now, this minute, he is an Arsenal player, and that in his words is long time…
November 8, 2008 at 23:44
I don’t recall hleb ever winning us a match single handedly.
Only the fulham game last year!
November 8, 2008 at 23:45
And don’t forget Nasri is 21 , Hleb spent the age between 25 and 27 getting used to the Premiership and his next season trying to leave it!
November 8, 2008 at 23:47
I would rather have a player who makes and takes a chance rather than someone who just makes a chance!
November 8, 2008 at 23:48
choy, i really am going now, i just did not want to leave you on your own
Ok choy you are excited, you need to deal with it tonight, go to bed, get used to the feeling of going to slep happy….. it is the first night of many my friend
Choy -BED, and sleep well
and your dreams will not be about HLEB
November 8, 2008 at 23:49
Night for real
November 8, 2008 at 23:50
Choy. Hleb doesn’t make a chance look at his stats …
He makes a chance for someone else to make a chance, or is there another someone else in there?
November 8, 2008 at 23:50
lol.. rico.. who the hell will dream of hleb when we have someone that shoots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nite nite
November 8, 2008 at 23:51
Oh no, I don’t believe it I’ve missed another Hleb debate !!!!!
November 8, 2008 at 23:52
just woke up, still feeling pumped!
November 8, 2008 at 23:54
I don’t recall Cesc “single-handedly” winning us a game either.
November 8, 2008 at 23:56
oh pat.. ac milan away?
November 8, 2008 at 23:57
No debate this time peaches – just hleb pervs trying to spoil the day for us!
Maybe Cesc’s didn’t appear to single handedly win us matches but he has had a high percentage of assists and made the vital pass for the second goal today.
November 8, 2008 at 23:57
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/3407741/Arsene-Wenger-finds-his-new-Robert-Pires-in-dazzling-Samir-Nasri-Football.html
November 8, 2008 at 23:57
man city at home last year 1-0
November 8, 2008 at 23:58
What about AC Milan away? That howler Kalac let in?
Thats a simple save and you know it. Kalac is horrible. Cesc’s shot wasn’t any good.
November 8, 2008 at 23:58
yea but Cesc single handedly saved us from embarrasment with a draw at home!
November 8, 2008 at 23:59
the press are a pack of knobs, but that bloke who penned the telegraph article obviously decided to buck the trend and write one against the odds. well done!
November 9, 2008 at 00:00
At least he had a shot, Hleb would have passed sideways!!!
November 9, 2008 at 00:00
Man CIty at home…when Hleb drew 2 defenders and dinked it off to Cesc(who was wide open then)?
November 9, 2008 at 00:00
pat.. can we continue this tomorrow. Well hleb never really shot so you can’t ever really tell can you?
time for bed now.
nite all ye grovers… woooo 2 fuckin 1 beat that!!!!!
November 9, 2008 at 00:01
I hope Denilson gets the plaudits he deserves for his work-rate today, he was marvelous. His running and his tackling he was everywhere.
November 9, 2008 at 00:02
Cesc hasn’t been good this season, at all. Lets support our players, but not be blinded. As long as Iniesta and Xavi are fit, Cesc stands no chance of getting a starting spot for Spain unless Bosque plays the 4-5-1 with Torres on the bench.
November 9, 2008 at 00:04
catch ya choy
November 9, 2008 at 00:04
I agree peaches. Sometimes a player has a pivotal game that propels them to a higher level of performance. I think the Birmingham game last season qad that effect on Theo, and after Flamini’s heroics at left back (and being left out of the CL final side) he really upped his game when finally getting his chosen position. Maybe Denilson is coming of age – let’s hope so.
November 9, 2008 at 00:05
Hey Rasp – did you enjoy the game? Didn’t you predict a 2-1 scoreline at the beginning of the day – well done to you
November 9, 2008 at 00:05
Denilson gave away some stupid free kicks though. Thankfully, CR is a horrible free kick taker.
November 9, 2008 at 00:07
So Cesc is shit? Nasri is shit? But iniesta, xavi and Hleb are all brilliant…
Here’s a suggestion get some blue stripes added to your red shirt and bugger off and support Barca if you love their players so much!!
Night all.
November 9, 2008 at 00:07
pat.. final one..
which of the three has the least chances to ever win an individual award
hleb, cesc or nasri.
you answer that truthfully.
nite evo, nite pat, nite rasputin, nite peaches
November 9, 2008 at 00:07
Rasp.. Have you been down The Boot celebrating??
November 9, 2008 at 00:07
The problem with Denilson is hes not consistant, the same can be said of Nasri becuase he didn’t have a good game on wed night and today he was brilliant.
November 9, 2008 at 00:07
Talking of Cesc, he seemed a LOT happier today, this was great to see imo, maybe he will start to believe in the team now and get back to his best, in fact maybe we will as well
November 9, 2008 at 00:09
Btw, I might be critical of Nasri now, because I’m not going to follow hype, but check the article posted before this one.
I said:
———————————————————————————
Pat Says:
November 8, 2008 at 5:15 am
Believe and sing your hearts out. Its 11:13 pm here in Chicago and I cannot wait for the game.
Almunia
Sagna JD Gallas Clichy
Theo Cesc Ramsey Nasri
Diaby
Nik
If Sagna isn’t fit, play Toure there. He handled CR last year whilst playing as a RB.
I think nasri will have a good game tomorrow, regardless of the scoreline. Gut feeling, I guess.
COME ON ARSENAL!!!!!!
November 9, 2008 at 00:10
Denilson has gotten better…much better…and he gets better every single game…..he just needs to do much better on counter-attacks…which is what united know how to do very well..and perfect his positioning…
The stupid free kicks aspect will change….I just wish Bentner could figure a-way to score…
November 9, 2008 at 00:12
Yes Peaches although the tension was too great at times….
I am suspicious of the motivation of anyone who posts on this site looking for negatives and controversy after a game and result such as today’s.
Pat (or Paulinho under a pseudonym), you are just trying to upset people and you’re not going to succeed. For the record – CR is a fantastic free kick taker or do you have a selective stat to disprove that!
Good night and sweet dreams to all proper gooners.
November 9, 2008 at 00:12
Queen, shut it. I say it how it is. You have a problem with my criticizing Cesc because he HAS BEEN UTTER SHIT?!?!?! Its the truth!
Is it not true that Xavi and Iniesta are better footballers than Cesc? Take the blinders off.
November 9, 2008 at 00:14
i cant wait till we meet liverfools….i want champions league revenge.
November 9, 2008 at 00:15
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/65026/ARSENAL-BOSS-EYES-YOUNG-SAINT-MORGAN.html
November 9, 2008 at 00:15
Sorry avenell, only just read your post. No, its pissing down here and I’ve enjoyed a fine bottle of red at home to celebrate the game that I hope will turn our fortunes around.
November 9, 2008 at 00:15
Yeah you’re right “Paulinho lite” Cesc is rubbish, especially that pass today.
Hope your Barca boys won today, I saw they were on but didn’t bother watching.
Us Arsenal fans had a good day, we beat Manchester United.
November 9, 2008 at 00:15
Add Eto’o and Henry and the reat of there players… How come they won fuck all last year?
November 9, 2008 at 00:17
Not only do you talk utter crap like Paulinho, but you are also rude to the ladies. Are you sure you are on the right site?
November 9, 2008 at 00:18
lol pat….i dnt think anyone will waste their breathe defending Cesc…u saying Cesc is “Utter Shit” might as well call the Whole team Shit…so fuk off…Cesc is giving his best for the club dispite ure hero in life’s (Hleb a.k.a “i will never shoot the ball”…Belarus) disgusting cries for him to come to barca…come to think of it…he must be really lonely over there all by himself coming off the bench like he did today…lol
November 9, 2008 at 00:18
Rasputin, CR is nowhere near a fantastic fre kick taker. The number of GREAT free kick takers in the PL has declined greatly.
When he gets them right, they’re great, but he rarely ever gets them right and anyone who has a clue about football and knows the leagues(and the players) very well will tell you that.
CR always hits the wall or hits it into row Z. Every once in awhile he gets a beauty, but that doesn’t make him a good free kick taker. Whats next? RVP a good free-kick taker? NO
To be considered a good free kick taker, at least hit the target more consitantly.
CR cannot touch the likes of Juan Roman, Juninho, Pirlo, Kaka, Seedorf, Gerrard, Geovanni, Xavi, Ronaldinho, Robinho, Elano, Jankulovski, etc. in the free kick department
November 9, 2008 at 00:19
who gives a fuck if cesc sits on the bench for Spain, that will only make him fresher for our club games. im not spanish, so i couldnt give a fuck about them.
True he hasnt started off the season like he did last season, he was certainly scoring goals like wildfire last year by this time, but he did assist on both goals last night, so im happy with that!
November 9, 2008 at 00:19
There must be a Barcelona blog around here somewhere he could go to?
November 9, 2008 at 00:19
Rasp – I reckon those Hleb lovers are gonna be around for a while. I can’t see the point, its much nicer to talk about the players that make a good contribution to the team now and slag off those that underperform.
I have to go to sleep now and be up early to watch MOTD again !!!!
Nite nite all, sweet dreams of Nasris 2 goals against the mancs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
November 9, 2008 at 00:21
Fabregas told Sky Sports: “It has been frustrating, with the results we have had – and to win a game like that is vital, to get back on track, we were talking about it the other day.
“When you see the fans singing and enjoying themselves, this is the best we have had this season.
“But because we have beaten Manchester United, we are not better than we were last week – and last week we were not rubbish as everybody was saying.”
November 9, 2008 at 00:22
Geoff reckons Beckham is the best at free kicks…
Geoff says “Red card Avenell”
November 9, 2008 at 00:22
Pat – nice try, but you really are wasting your time.
I’m only bothering to reply just because I haven’t quite finished my glass of vino. It’s like if someone phones trying to sell me double glazing – I’m not remotely interested but sometimes just keep them talking to teach them a lesson.
You can’t prove any of your outrageous statements and you are outnumbered by the majority of correspondents on here. I would suggest that you desist from insults and name calling because that makes you look desperate and just plain silly…..
November 9, 2008 at 00:23
Queen, its the truth. Take off the damn blinders. If you fail to admit that, you’re bias.
I don’t support Barca, never have and never will. My club in Spain is Villareal if I have to choose.
And CESC has been utter shit this season. You make me laugh. Okay, he had a good pass today but he had a pretty poor game with many misplaced passes. Too many.
I’m not saying he’s shit, I’m just saying he hasn’t been good this season. There is no denying that.
November 9, 2008 at 00:23
We could give a shit less if CR knows how to take freekicks or not….in-case u forgot…
We are The Arsenal.
November 9, 2008 at 00:25
we are indeed The Arsenal and we beat the Mancs!
i cant wait to drink some Heinekens today and celebrate!
replay will be on in 1 hour!
November 9, 2008 at 00:25
Rasp, so you’re saying Cesc is better than Xavi or Iniesta?
November 9, 2008 at 00:25
Pat i’m off to bed because frankly its boring having a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
Night all. Today was a good day.
November 9, 2008 at 00:26
see ya QOS
November 9, 2008 at 00:27
Well said David. We won today. It was a team performance.
We rode our luck and took enough chances to win the game. We met a team who wanted to play football and we beat them – and by the way they are Prem and CL champions and improved their squad over the summer, our first and second choice strikers were unavailable. So all in all – a fantastic result.
November 9, 2008 at 00:27
Pat – what is your obsession with those 2 players, neither of them are in the Villareal side?
November 9, 2008 at 00:28
Cesc is better than Xavi and Iniesta BY FAR…you tell me what Xavi and Iniesta have accomplished at 21?
November 9, 2008 at 00:28
Ras I’m waiting for the…
avenell says …. Nasri is better than Hleb…….
And rasputin says …. I agree by the top man who likes a row…
causes all the arguments the creeps around the writers arses so he don’t get banned!!!!
November 9, 2008 at 00:28
Why the fuck does Hleb even matter? who gives a fuck about that jump shit sook> We beat Man utd for fucks sake! why sit here and squablle of a diving little i cant stand the london noise toss pot, pat?
November 9, 2008 at 00:28
Queen, you don’t know shit about football outside of England. Thats right, retreat with your blinders.
November 9, 2008 at 00:29
Pat – blah, blah inesta, blah blah ha ha ha ha ha……
Arsenal won today – remember, who gives a toss about iniesta?he doesn’t play for us….
November 9, 2008 at 00:31
Pat – do you mean blinkers?
November 9, 2008 at 00:31
Shee-eesh that was the longest 6 minutes ever!
But what a response by the team.
Imo song’s coming on steadied the the dm, but toure’s introduction baffled me.
Previously someone here mentioned diaby’s silky footwork for a big man and that was truly demonstrated yesterday.
I hope almunia is ok… the back pass is ludicrous! (opening minutes jitters maybe?)
Did van der sar expect that we would pass the ball into the net? both goals rooted him, or Maybe we should strike from distance more often…
Nikki b – need to have more playing time imo, his decision making is atrocious.
Theo – when he gets the space he is dangerous but not yesterday though.
CBs – soaked up the pressure from the get go.
Sagna – maybe his choice of footwear changed his game?
Denilson – not the dm we are looking for.
Webb is a joke.
November 9, 2008 at 00:31
I mean fuck! think about it….. why does Hleb matter on a day like 2day?
November 9, 2008 at 00:31
Must get cold in there when its windy Pat….
Sleep well with your spectacular FAIL to induce anything other than mockery tonight.
November 9, 2008 at 00:32
im sure Alex Hleb and Flamini are enjoying warming the bench at their respective clubs….
tisk tisk…at least Henry Stars for Barca and still scores goals…
November 9, 2008 at 00:32
Pat doesn’t know what he means – he just likes bullying the ladies
November 9, 2008 at 00:33
Evo, its not an obsession. I’m just saying they’re better players because sometimes, our fans have blinders on.
Rasp, I’mhappy we won, but it doesn’t prove anything. Lets see how we play against Villa. We always play well against the top 4, so why would today be any different?
November 9, 2008 at 00:35
Pat zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz———zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz-zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz-zzzzzzzzzzz
November 9, 2008 at 00:35
My final word. I probably don’t know as much as you about Spanish football for the simple reason that unlike you, i’m not a Barcelona fan.
I’m an Arsenal fan.
Now that i’ve just handed you your ass, i really am off to bed.
November 9, 2008 at 00:35
2 points of note from the highlights that are looping on foxsports this morning.
The Nasri deflected shot off neville – both gallas and bendtner were waiting to deflect it also, neville beat them too it!
Webb paid an advantage free to Cesc on the assist to Nasris 2nd. Carrick and those other fuckers were trying to lay a tackle on Cesc when he was runnning rings around them with the passes to set up the goal. The ref let them play on and Cesc layed off that beautiful pass and Nasri wound up and slotted a powerful strike – that was one of the best strikes i have seen for a while! unstoppable!
November 9, 2008 at 00:35
Hes been good at that – can’t undestand why anyone would want to be so negative after this result today, only it was yesterday now. You know what I mean
November 9, 2008 at 00:36
Ladies don’t know football, period.
Queen, you still failed to tell me why Cesc is a better player than Xavi or Iniesta. Stop avoiding the question.
There is a reason cesc rarely plays for Spain.
November 9, 2008 at 00:37
i dnt understand how anyone can call Cesc Shit…when he outplayed the whole United midfield…anyways enough of the madness
COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!!! WHAT A WIN TODAY!!!
November 9, 2008 at 00:38
Pat – What a ridiculous statement to make, Do you mean that you can’t get any ladies to agree with your opinions?
November 9, 2008 at 00:38
Pat’s a ladies name
November 9, 2008 at 00:38
fuck off with your villareal shite – we already fucked those cunts off out of the CL 2 seasons ago. there only good player is Pires!
Get on the Arsenal bandwagon bro, you’re the only one off at the minute. we;ll see you in May when we are challenging for the title and you are supportinig some spanish horse shite that no cunt cares about!
November 9, 2008 at 00:41
“We all live in a yellow submarine”
Have a look to see who’s joining in..
November 9, 2008 at 00:41
Rasp – thats a bit naughty
November 9, 2008 at 00:42
I’m not a Barca fan either, dumb woman. I know more about any league and its players than most of you here. Back up your statements and give me some reasoning.
Whenever you need to know about a youngster we’re after, just ask me. I probably know his game.
You have no idea how much football I watch lady.
Le Championatte
PL
La Liga
Serie A
Bundesliga
Argentine Clausura
Polish League
and I used to watch Russian, but the games are much too early here in the States
I apologise for any anti lady comments I made as I am a real twat.
November 9, 2008 at 00:43
Sorry peaches – I can’t take him seriously. As soon as someone defeats one argument, he starts on something even more outrageous. Ladies don’t know football…….. shame his mum didn’t know about birth control!
November 9, 2008 at 00:43
FUCKING ‘AVE IT!
I LOVE EVERY GOONER IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAD A SCORE ON 2-1 ARSENAL, SORRY AM I SHOUTING??????????
November 9, 2008 at 00:44
how old is this cunt -15?
Pat – are you happy we won? i am over the moon and i will be having a few beers shortly to celebrate!
you – im sure you’ll be getting out the sports almanac to look up some piss stats about some fucker playing in uzebeckistan or some fucked up place that no bastard has heard about?
Get some support for Cesc and the Arsenal mate!
November 9, 2008 at 00:45
maybe u juss need a girlfriend pat…too much football is not good…especially when ure watching the Bundesliga league….u want to shoot ureself..im suprised u didnt say MLS.
Cesc is 21…what did Xavi and Iniesta do at 21?
November 9, 2008 at 00:45
Thats a bit of a challenge Pat, wouldn’t you rather go on Mastermind?
November 9, 2008 at 00:48
Wrighty son!!!! YES!!!
November 9, 2008 at 00:48
Wrighty – have you written your post for tmoro, I hope its really loud
November 9, 2008 at 00:50
Let’s all agree. Pat can’t even spell his own name – there’s an ‘R’ in prat you silly boy.
Now go to bed with a glass of milk and you can play all night with your inflatable Hleb doll. But don’t come on here insulting the ladies or anyone else just because they don’t share your opinion and remember that threatening to ‘destroy someone’ is serious and Geoff and Pedro know your email address.
November 9, 2008 at 00:51
For your information Evo, I am neutral in all leagues except the PL. I love Arsenal and have for about 10 yrs. I’m turning 18 this year, so I’m relativaly young.
My 2 favorite players were always Pires and DB10.
I’m a neutral fan in every league I watch. I love football, I live for it and I know a lot about it.
I started supporting Villareal when a certain Pires signed for them.
Bandwagon? You assume too much. I watch my football. Whats wrong with that?
Spanish shit, you say?
Barca look unstoppable this year and they’re honestly the only team I’m worried about in the CL draw.
Villareal aren’t shit. Cazorla, Senna, and Fernandez could make the grade at Arsenal. Obviously they don’t have the money that english clubs do.
November 9, 2008 at 00:52
Full replay on Fox 2 here in Oz @ 12.30pm. I think I’m going to enjoy this
November 9, 2008 at 00:54
Barcaeona are Arsenal wanabees… ever since they signed Overmars and Petit for stupid money…..
SEVENTEEN!!!
November 9, 2008 at 00:54
Well said Rasputin – you’ve defended the ethos of the site admirably and the honour of the ladies. Geoff and Pedro will be proud.
D’you think he’s gone?
November 9, 2008 at 00:55
Barcelona me bad
November 9, 2008 at 00:55
Gnarley – im just waiting with baited breath for 12.30 to roll around mate!
Pat – happy to have a civilised discussion, but you need to apologise to any ladies and sort out your comments.
we’re all on the same team here and im sure there’s people here who want to compare players, etc with you, but not in the way your’re doing it!
November 9, 2008 at 00:56
My post tomorrow will probably cause havoc throughout Manchester! LOL
November 9, 2008 at 00:56
heloooooooooooooo
November 9, 2008 at 00:56
I support Arsenal and all their players, even Eboue and Song despite how you all bash them. And I could criticize my players when they play bad. I support them, but I’ll still say what I think about how they play.
BUT, I will not let 1 result sway my opinion on this team. We ALWAYS play well against the top 4. We played well today and these games could always go both ways.
What I’m saying is: Lets see how we do against Villa next week. If we look convincing and win, then MAYBE I’ll believe that we’re back on track.
November 9, 2008 at 00:57
Don’t care peaches, I’m not going to waste my typing skills on him any more. I shall sleep contented tonight and hope all you gifted lady arsenal fans do the same. Nite nite.
WE BEAT THE MANCS – COME ON YOU REDS…………………….
November 9, 2008 at 00:57
When The arsenal win, Rainy days & Mondays never get me down. Mind you shifting this 2 metres of concrete sand sitting in my drive could stuff me though
November 9, 2008 at 00:58
today was a great day. lets just hoper we can get a RUN going on now
November 9, 2008 at 00:59
Well, generally speaking, men do know more about football then ladies.
BUT, I apologize Queen, if you’re still here.
And Barcelona are not Arsenal wannabes, whoever said that. If anything, Barca have been playing the beautiful game far longer than us. Don’t disrespect a team with such a great philosophy.
November 9, 2008 at 00:59
Pat – we always beat Villa, especially at home!
November 9, 2008 at 01:01
a team that lets ronnie go and plays henry on the wing?
November 9, 2008 at 01:01
raif exactly, The Club cannot waste this result. Its onwards & upwards.
There is something in the air http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=2pGht71KFkY
Sleep well ladies & gents
November 9, 2008 at 01:02
Goodnight all
What a great day – I love football and I love being a Gooner
Play nicely boys, see ya later
November 9, 2008 at 01:03
Evo, last year we struggled at home, I think. Nik got a late equalizer.
1st half of the Villa away game was our best 1st half of last season. Thats when Hleb got injured though.
BUT, no Senderos this year! So no own-goal hehe
I’m worried about Gabby. He’s looked great this season.
November 9, 2008 at 01:03
So why do barcelona want Petit, Overmars, Gio, Henry, Ade, Hleb, and the main man Fabregas then, if they don’t want to be like Arsenal?
Whoever asked!!!
November 9, 2008 at 01:03
I’m not digging anyone out here but ladies should be treated with respect,
IT’S CALLED BEING A GENTLEMAN!!!!!!!!
Listen,
At the end of the day, Arsenal have beaten MANURE, lets enjoy the moment and stop being petty.
We all love Arsenal, we SHOULD be fucking happy, SO LETS BE HAPPY!!!!!!!!
November 9, 2008 at 01:03
gnarley
lets hope it stays in the air mate
onwards & upwards indeed
NIGHT ALL.!!! till tomorrow
November 9, 2008 at 01:05
catch ya raif.
November 9, 2008 at 01:06
Barcelona are the Glasgow Rangers of Spain!!!!
November 9, 2008 at 01:07
See ya raif
November 9, 2008 at 01:07
Theres only two in it and there second !!!
November 9, 2008 at 01:09
avenall
The Gers are top, don’t you mean that irish team Celtic
evo might be about 
November 9, 2008 at 01:09
Raif, where you going???????
November 9, 2008 at 01:11
Gnarley.. I’m not going politics on poppy day !
November 9, 2008 at 01:11
hahaha….Celtic for me bro. after living in glasgow for a few years i had to pick a team and it was The Bhoys….no religious followings for me, i chose them because a good mate has scottish parents and he followed them, so i jumped on board!
November 9, 2008 at 01:12
Evo in Oz,
Whats the time where you are mate???
November 9, 2008 at 01:13
avenell, because they were damn good players!!
But, the Arsenal system makes a lot of players seem better than they really are. I don’t think there is a better club with a higher team chemistry than Arsenal. We have our blips against the physical teams though.
Evo, Dinho was out of it at Barca. It hurt watching him last year because, as a football fan, it kills me to see a player of such quality playing sooooo badly like he did last year. It was a good move for both Barca and Dinho. Dinho needed a new challenge after winning everything possible with Barca. Injuries didn’t help either.
And Henry was played on the wing a lot because, imo, Rijkard isn’t as good a manage as most think. He was the beneficiary of a great team, an amazing team with superstars.
What I like about Barca is the number of homegrown players they have. Iniesta, Xavi, Puyol are the heart of that team that never stops beating.. Iniesta isn’t even a Cule, but he’s penciled in as a future captiain. Every captain in barca’s history has been a Cule, so it’ll be a BIG change if Iniesta will be the first non-Cule.
For those interested, Pep Guardiola was a Cule and he captained Barca during the 90s. He is played Cesc’s position and also wore the #4. He also happens to be Cesc’s idol. Now that he’s manager of Barca, keeping hold of cesc will be even harder…unless we win trophies of course.
November 9, 2008 at 01:16
Wrighty
Nearly time for the replay of Arsenal v manure, 12.15 am, if you don’t mind me replying for him.
November 9, 2008 at 01:16
But we might be getting another barca youngster soon. Busquets rejected a contract offer from Barca yesterday, I read.
November 9, 2008 at 01:16
November 9, 2008 at 01:17
12.15pm here in Sydney and also down in Tassie
November 9, 2008 at 01:18
To be honest Pat I don’t give a fuck!!!
If Arsenal ended up in the southern counties leaguewhatever it is now) I’d still only support Arsenal.
39 years of my life… no second teams,, no spanish teams Theres only one ARSENAL!!!
November 9, 2008 at 01:19
Gnarley,
Its nearly 12.15am mate???
Its 01:18 here! I’m really confused! I know I’m pissed……………fuck it! LOL
November 9, 2008 at 01:20
Did anyone get the feeling that it looked like the old Mr Wenger patrolling the by line. More animated in a positive way. That sort of body language can only be great for everyone that follows The Club.
November 9, 2008 at 01:20
i dont rate Puyol. he is shite IMHO
November 9, 2008 at 01:21
no I fucked up wrighty its 12.21 pm now, 9 more minutes till the replay.
November 9, 2008 at 01:26
I thought I was being a donut!!!! LOL
I went out today at 11:45am for a birthday piss up, had a score on Arsenal winning 2-1! HAVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 9, 2008 at 01:26
such a glorius day to beat the scum!
looks like beer drinking weather here today – sunny skies!
November 9, 2008 at 01:28
Evo, you are so lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I should be soundo, got football in 9 hours!!!
November 9, 2008 at 01:29
I don’t rate Puyol either, anymore. His best year turned out to be the year they beat us in the final.
And I also believe there was tooo much hype with Sergio Ramos. I’d take Sagna over him anyday of the week.
November 9, 2008 at 01:29
next big games are the CL against Dynamo at home and then away to the other scum!
need wins in both those games!
November 9, 2008 at 01:31
Dynamo is a must win and I want to see a full strength starting XI.
Porto and Dynamo are both right behind us.
November 9, 2008 at 01:31
Anyone like boxing???????
I wanna watch Calzaghe v Jones, is there a free stream or something?
November 9, 2008 at 01:32
Just finished my match report… how refreshing to write a nice one!
Have a good night Grovers… it posts at 0900… I wont be about much, so enjoy!
November 9, 2008 at 01:32
And Drogba always comes back from an injury in time to play against us.
November 9, 2008 at 01:33
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ooooo ooooooo ooooooo tooooooooooooo beeeeeeeeeeee oooooo toooooo beeeeee a GOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEERRRRRR!!!!!!!!
November 9, 2008 at 01:33
pat
Hleb and Cashley were both great, despite what they said/did to the Arsenal. Judge them on their skill/importance to the team, not as the people they are.
DEAD RIGHT ! if people buy into the coronation street of football , that’s there problem !
ive never criticized ade for anything other than his performances , yet theres plenty of ammo i could
use for him off the pitch ! but i dont think thats right !
who cares if anyone is a cunt off the pitch , you dont have to live with them ! only watch them for 90 minutes once a week !
Choy as for scoring goals .. who was your icon picture of all last week ?
your boy ade ! WHO CREATES FUCK ALL !
its people like hleb – cesc – theo – even eboue who give him the goals !
he does nothing from an offensive stand point to command regular goals !
and neither does bendnter !
but all pre season everyone was worried about the defense !
we have experience there and its sorting itself out !
arsenal is a spare REAL winger a DM and 2 strikers off being a prefect team !
we have far too many defenders wanting to come forward and give support too a failing attack !
once our strikers do there job everyone else can and ive been saying that since day zip !
NASRI played well last night MoM !
the team spirit when they needed to stand up and be counted was superb !
only in the last 15 minutes after the subs did we look a bit shaky …
theo needs to stay on the pitch til the end !
other than that a fucking excellent display ..
its a long way to go , playing some average sides is our downfall !
and thats totally different from last season …
last season we put all the easy games to bed ..
and had trouble with the top 4 … im not sure which seasons thinking id prefer !
November 9, 2008 at 01:38
Fucking too right Wrighty!
I hope your as beered up as I am!
Ethan, some great points there…
Night!
November 9, 2008 at 01:43
night pedro!
November 9, 2008 at 01:44
Nighty night Pedro,
you pissed up Gooner bastard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
November 9, 2008 at 01:45
Im glad Sagna is fit, he was a great purchase by the way!
Clichy is the ducks nuts – running at top speed for 90 mins, he must have a shit load of petrol in the tank that lad!
Goal Nasri! woooooooooooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
November 9, 2008 at 01:47
I want Clichy to be our next captain.
November 9, 2008 at 01:48
For Barca or Arsenal?
November 9, 2008 at 01:49
Cesc for captain
November 9, 2008 at 01:49
Before he joined us, he was in the Ligue 1 team of the season for 2 straight years. Amazing that we got him so cheap and with such little competition from other clubs.
I still think Wenger should have fought harder to sign Ben Arfa and M’Bia.
November 9, 2008 at 01:52
No one shows more heart than Clichy. No one has his attitude either. He has 4 lungs and 2 hearts.
Ben Arfa has a history of falling out w/ his own teammates though. Diaby and Benzema to name a few.
November 9, 2008 at 01:55
Its a medical fact that Clichy has nine lungs! Anyone got a boxing stream please??????
November 9, 2008 at 01:58
try this wrighty
http://www2.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=23193&part=sports
November 9, 2008 at 02:00
Wrighty, check here:
http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=23193&part=sports
November 9, 2008 at 02:01
haha Evo
November 9, 2008 at 02:04
Or here…
http://www.justin.tv/sm3ggy2
November 9, 2008 at 02:05
how was Wengers pain when Walcott missed on 40 mins.
love the gaffer for his passion to win!
November 9, 2008 at 02:06
Thank you my Gooner mateys!!!!!!
I’m desperate for Calzaghe to win!
November 9, 2008 at 02:07
Berba will nearly offside as much as Kanu jnr…
November 9, 2008 at 02:09
Berba was nearly offside as much as Kanu Jnr in that game!
November 9, 2008 at 02:10
Berba is an absolute waste of 30 million. You guys here that the Bulgarian FA might kick him off the team because he only ran 2,000 meters their last game? Lazy bastard. Can’t deny the technique he has though.
November 9, 2008 at 02:14
how goods it going to be in a minute when Nasri scores the 2nd goal. I cant wait!
November 9, 2008 at 02:15
Evo, United don’t touch the ball after the defender heads the corner out. We get about 17-18 passes before scoring. Lovely stuff.
November 9, 2008 at 02:17
fuck that goal was a cracker!
He was trying to do the shush (finger up to the mouth indicating quiet down) celebration, however it was too joyous and he had to let it all out!
oh the joy!
November 9, 2008 at 02:18
Pat, are u still carrying on? geez mate, no-one gives a cunt about ure sporting knowledge, just enjoy the fact we beat the mancs. And u can like Hleb or whoever but dont shit on other gooners cause they dont share ure views. This is LE GROVE last i checked, not LE-Hleb! anyway im still stoked ans i mite watch the replay on foxsports!
November 9, 2008 at 02:19
Evo, how much of a toss is that co-commentator! he mite as well be the mancs 13th man
November 9, 2008 at 02:20
we are getting spanked by the fucking indians again! geez we gotta learn how to bat….
November 9, 2008 at 02:26
Rob – the pundit assisting Martin Tyler? yep he is a knob!
November 9, 2008 at 02:32
I’m watching the fight on setanta, screw the dodgy streams
Pat, some great points before. Yes, Hleb is very much in a similar mould to Iniesta. Stats don’t do him justice.
Don’t worry about Rasputin, he jizzes in his pants and gets a cyber hard-on everytime Peaches and Queen check in. It effects his ability to think clinically and discuss matters with football at the forefront. He’s basically a wind-up so your wasting your luminary observations on him.
Queen enjoys a good ding-dong though
November 9, 2008 at 02:37
“I am going to be the best in the world,” Robinho told Brazilian magazine Placar.
“I can do it at Manchester City. I want to be the best in the world, win the World Cup and return to Santos and win the Copa Libertadores.
“A lot of people believe that is harder here because of the team but I think it’s easier as I am a regular starter. At Madrid I only started important matches.
—————————————————————————————-
hahaha. No Mr. Robinho. You didn’t start for Madrid because you were simply not good enough. A manager will usually choose a fit Arjen RObben over you. If only Robben wasn’t so injury-prone. What a player
November 9, 2008 at 02:42
Kleb is shite- he can dribble like a maniac, but cant shoot to save himself!
ill take 1000 nasri’s or pires or freddie before 1 kleb
November 9, 2008 at 02:43
who’s winning the boxing, what round is it up to?
November 9, 2008 at 02:48
The fight isn’t on yet, another hour or so.
Hleb+Nasri, with fabs instigating centrally would have been a treat
November 9, 2008 at 02:51
i could purchase the fight on main event, but i think im going to head to the pub for a few celebratory beers
ill catch all you good gooners later on!
I LOVE THE ARSENAL!
November 9, 2008 at 02:53
2-1. FUCK 6 minutes added on, can we hang on…hahahahah…of course we can!
fuck i love winning the replay also!
woooooooooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
November 9, 2008 at 02:54
What happens when Rosicky gets back?
Rosicky Denilson Cesc Theo
I rate Rosicky much higher than Nasri in almost every category, so I wonder what Wenger will do.
And I really hope we get M’Bia in January. A team of our caliber shouldn’t have Denilson as their CDM.
November 9, 2008 at 04:02
imo denilson and cesc were immense defensively today. they were always closing down, hassling and dispossesing the mancs attacks.
November 9, 2008 at 04:12
I think we need to dig deeper into reasons why cesc isnt preforming for us ?
before anyone just puts it down to form, think that he just came back from a EURO win !
and he played consistently well !
Ok wenger rested him but he really wasn’t injured as such , just le boss rested him in the same vane he was initially did rest bert last season … until flamini did a form flip ..
So cesc could of played pre season – we all wanted him too … he didnt and now his form is indifferent for us ..
So is it the partner ship of hleb – flamini that made him play well last season OR
is it he does more defensive duties not allowing him to come forward ?
are his partners just too crap ?
or is he pelting because he didnt get villa / alonso and secretly given up on us ?
November 9, 2008 at 05:31
If!!!! Rosicky comes back…..if so it wouldnt make a difference i think… maybe he would bring Nasri into a more central role but i cant see him dropping Nasri 4 Rosicky……..
November 9, 2008 at 06:22
Rob -agreed
November 9, 2008 at 06:25
if sicknote ever gets back that is, you have to presume he wont….despite whats played out in the media, we’re better off presuming he is done and dusted and anything after that is a bonus!
November 9, 2008 at 06:36
kleb subbed on for 4 goal hero Eto’o in barca game after 75 mins. im sure he would be happy with that. not. wanker!
November 9, 2008 at 06:39
This Xabi Alonso thing just won’t go away. What do you all think of him maybe coming in January. He won’t play CL ofcourse but there is still talk of him leaving Liverwurst. He would be handy in PL games?
November 9, 2008 at 06:43
gnarley – i would snap him up for 10 mil. we need more players at the minimum. he would be fine
November 9, 2008 at 07:15
Wenger satisfied as critics silenced.
Phil McNulty – Sport Online chief football writer 8 Nov 08, 06:03 PM
Arsene Wenger’s face was a study in satisfaction as he reflected on a game that was a victory for his principles as well as his football team.
Arsenal’s manager has endured a troubling 10 days, with a draw against Spurs and the acrimonious aftermath of a defeat at Stoke City causing previously adoring supporters to openly question him for the first time.
But, after the Emirates reverberated to the sound of Wenger’s name and Manchester United were beaten, he was able to answer his doubters in typically eloquent fashion.
Wenger sat tracksuited in the opulence of the Emirates media theatre and admitted he knew what defeat would have meant – but he drew huge pleasure from a win that meant even more.
If Manchester United had beaten Arsenal, the inquest about his methods and his team would have continued unabated, complete with questions (admittedly ludicrous ones) about whether Arsene’s era had run its course.
A deserved victory in a magnificent game may not have banished all the doubts – remember Arsenal have lost to Fulham and Hull as well as Stoke this season – but Wenger was given a measure of vindication by an outstanding performance.
The Emirates was an uncertain place to be before kick-off, with Arsenal fans expressing genuine fears for their understrength team against a United side reinforced by the return of Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov.
The contrast could not have been more stark as the final whistle sounded at the end of six minutes of stoppage time and an encounter that was played in gloriously cavalier fashion.
Faith was restored in Wenger, remember the mantra “Arsene Knows”, and the man himself was able to reaffirm that he had never lost faith in his players.
He said: “If players have the right quality they will always have the right answers.”
Wenger’s studied principles still cause heartache for some Arsenal fans, including one poor individual who parked himself alongside the press box shouting “kick it away” for the entire period of stoppage time.
They were wasted words.
Arsenal do not do “kick it away” – it was like pitching up at a performance by the Berlin Philharmonic and ordering them to play a selection of Motorhead classics.
But he and the rest of Arsenal’s fans got their victory and they celebrated in a style that gave the lie to the supposed silence that occasionally falls on the Emirates.
It was highly charged occasion, with both crowd and players roused by the criticism aimed – some justified – at Arsenal and Wenger since the loss at Stoke.
Wenger rightly took the opportunity to answer those criticisms but there was never a hint of gloating and he was generous to the defeated Manchester United side.
There was no getting away from the fact that Wenger saw this as compelling evidence that he will eventually be rewarded for his refusal to bend from his purist stance.
Why shouldn’t he? It was that good and Arsenal rolled out every quality that makes them such a wonderful team to watch.
At the heart of the win were two men who may be small of stature but are giants in terms of football ability. The epitome of the Wenger philosophy.
Cesc Fabregas, helped by the workhorse Abou Diaby, was the creative force, while two-goal Samir Nasri is an indentikit Wenger player.
Even William Gallas, who is not a natural captain, led by example as he helped repel United’s predictable late surge.
Wenger knew his captain had been questioned and offered intriguing thoughts on leadership, saying: “I don’t agree any more with people who say you need a leader. Football is so quick that you need shared leadership.
“The time when centre-backs could just talk is over because the game is too quick. You need 11 leaders and everyone can take the initiative at the right moment.”
Another Wenger principle and an admirable one but surely Arsenal would have benefited from a leader at Stoke, a symbol in the mould of Chelsea’s John Terry or Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard?
This was not a day when Arsenal’s players needed lifting. They will come though and this is when a flaw in Wenger’s theory may be uncovered.
We know Arsenal, inspired and lavishly gifted, can beat anyone on their day and even Sir Alex Ferguson can have no real complaints about defeat.
But the questions I posed in a previous blog can only be fully answered once those subdued, almost resigned, displays like those we saw at the Britannia Stadium are banished even further into the background and do not impinge on their title chances.
Manchester United, and in Ferguson they have a manager whose footballing principles are as deeply ingrained as Wenger’s, came to play, to attack and were beaten.
Arsenal must cope with those contrasting fierce, physical wars of attrition that will come in the months ahead if they are to last the title course better than they have in recent years.
Wenger, however, deserves huge admiration for the way he insists his team goes about its business – although Stoke manager Tony Pulis might be keen to know his thoughts on the otherwise outstanding Gael Clichy’s awful tackle on Cristiano Ronaldo.
And after the stress of recent days, Wenger had every right to bask in a success achieved in the style he enjoys, and a public confirmation of his insistence that Arsenal will challenge for the Premier League title.
United played their part in the spectacle, but there was a lack of cutting edge when it mattered – a strange charge to level at a side with Rooney, Berbatov and Ronaldo on the pitch and Carlos Tevez and Ryan Giggs arriving later.
And it will be a source of concern to Ferguson that United have visited their three main rivals – Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal – already this season and come away with only one point.
But this day belonged to Wenger, Arsenal and their supporters, who threw their full weight behind their depleted team and proved beyond question that the Emirates can generate an electric atmosphere.
This was never an Arsenal crisis but questions were rightly posed. They delivered a performance that went some way to answering them.
November 9, 2008 at 08:08
morning all..
ethan.. just supporting the lad, he is not a creative player.
we were discussing about hleb and nasri. how the hell did ade come into the picture?
November 9, 2008 at 08:10
and ethan ade has 6 assists already this season, the highest at this point of time!
November 9, 2008 at 08:35
morning choy – 8 hours sleep for you?
November 9, 2008 at 08:38
morning evo…nah about 6 evo.. gotta go out.. catch ya later
November 9, 2008 at 08:52
cheers
November 9, 2008 at 08:55
Morning all, boy I enjoyed that but his Song substitution almost backfired, I thought Denilson had his best game and Samir paid us back, but Bendtner’s finishing was shit.
November 9, 2008 at 09:01
choy
not surprised there ! the midfield are still playing it in to him but he is now receiving the ball further out
and not prepared (or capable) of pulling the trigger from there !
he would rather pass off ! I remember several times shouting at him to shoot FFS !
Dont get me wrong he has improved his game a little this season ..
His over all play has improved .. but i dont think we really need him and bendnter..
he is not a proven clinical striker that this team requires ..
his performance and bendtners are just as ineffective , just look at last night …
Thank god for nasri ! nasri should be adapted into a strikers role !
he could be the NEW TH14 !
im sure wenger is thinking about it …
but then we would be screwed for a Left winger again !
November 9, 2008 at 09:08
how did the beers go down Geoff?
November 9, 2008 at 09:12
Geoff
i concur
November 9, 2008 at 09:27
i tell ya what that Rafael had a great little cameo , and what a shot on him for a RB !
It only proves to me fergie only buys youth if they are going to be super stars ..
no taking a punt on songs – senderos’es etc…
i would like wenger to review his youth policy ..
and dont accept sub standard calculated risks into the team