Who else is getting very excited about the Spurs game?
Have you been sending all sorts of shit to their fans?
No response?
Send some more.
THEN BATTON DOWN THE HATCHES IF IT GOES HORRIBLY WRONG ON SATURDAY.
Airplane mode for 6 days straight.
Look at that meme, a thing of beauty. Crafted from my own fingertips. It’s incredible because it is relatable. It’s relatable to me because I MADE IT.
There’s been a lot of chest thumping from fans saying ‘IT’S ALL ABOUT WHERE WE FINISH’, and yes, this is true, and if we deal with Spurs, United and the slew of tough away games, then yes, Emery is the master of the universe.
Arsenal is everyone’s best pal when things are going to shit. They are the sleeping bear that Timothy Treadwell is goading in the meme. This weekend will mark the total collapse of their season, or it’ll mark a nasty cut to the Achilles heel of our #Top3 dreams. United are plodding along very efficiently, Chelsea has title blood in their veins, so despite sitting pretty… it could all turn Shaqiri gurning levels of ugly if we don’t strike while Spurs are weak.
Again, I’ll reiterate this point: 3 of our best players are coming into form and fresher than James Blake one-liner on Twitter.
That is a huge advantage if Emery can keep them all motivated until the end of the season.
Some great numbers doing the rounds yesterday. Mikhi has better stats than Dele Alli, Zaha, Lingard and Willian despite playing less games than all of them.
Maybe Sven did pull off a madness? You only appreciate them when they’re dead… or resigned.
Bobby P has taken a huge gulp of air and got down to some serious brown nosing with the mighty, infallible, NEW King of Arsenal.
“He fits the mould of the type of player that Arsenal look for with our style of football. He’s excellent at dribbling, has superb vision & his overall technique is top class. He has spent a lot of time working with Iniesta which has improved his game massively”
Trying to cover his tracks, he weighed in on the Ozil debate after the German had been returned to first team duties.
“Its vital that Emery finds a space for Ozil in the team. It would be a big step backwards for the club if they sell him. He recently extended his contract & there’s no arguing that he is one of, if not, the best player in Arsenal’s squad”
HARRY KANE ESCAPES BAN FOR HEAD BUTT BECAUSE HE IS SENSITIVE. F*cking jokes, blud.
FINALLY, Mesut Ozil has scored in the last three games he’s started with Jenko. All this time and the answer to unlocking Mesut was sleeping in an Arsenal-themed tent outside the training ground.
FIRST NAME ON THE TEAM SHEET THIS SATURDAY, FAM.
Right, I think that’s about as much Arsenal as I can handle today. But before I go…
Kieran Trippier’s own goal last night is even better with the World Cup commentary from his free kick v Croatia and Titanic music 😅 pic.twitter.com/SMjme95ie7
— Ryan Williams (@razza699) February 28, 2019
Well done. 1H.
Rambo and Lenbo!!
Xhaka plays like he hates football.
As if it some chore to pass the ball. Something that needs to be done rather than wanting to do it.
Good first half …
I’ll bring in Ozil in the second half so we can break faster.
Torriera for Xhaka please.
Looks like Emery got his selection right.
Best defensive performance for a long time.
Wonder who’s been coaching the back line?
Torreira needs to come on…..
Unai isn’t enjoying this at all. Looks pained on the touchline.
Going to be a long second half boys.
Another breakaway goal start of the second would be nice.
Leno top world class double intervention.
But Emery must change something quickly, or we are done.
Iwobi has to stay closer to Trippier. Monreal is covering Son. Trippier is always free.
Ozil wouldn’t survive this pace and frenzy.
Actually I would tempt fate and leave it the same.
Laca should have done better with that early chance if we are clouting reasonable attempts.
Good first half performance, sitting deep, playing solidly and countering. That’s how to play away to a top 4 side until we get THE squad.
Anybody watching on BT Sport?
That FA Cup advert! Fucking lol! 🤣🤣🤣
Break is at the right time for us tbh
Useroz
“Ozil wouldn’t survive this pace and frenzy.”
It’s true…but you just can’t say that here.
That second Leno save is why he’s number one
Yep Iwobi and Xhaka need to be subbed … Cuntish performance the both of them
What a save from Leno
Our back four has been good. Their attack has been poor. We’re susceptible to any little dink into the box, linked the one from Kane. Need to push up a little.
Ffs Emery looks stressed as fcuk when the camera panned to him. Hope he’s thinking of changes
Tony, having Montreal and Kos back fit with Sokratis makes a hell of a difference. Those three were all excellent. We need to hold on to possession better. 2nd half would like to see Torreira and Ozil on to hold onto the ball better.
People talking about Iwobi still? Guendouzi and Xhaka have been horrible defensively. We’re lucky spuds haven’t scored. Defense has no protection from our holding mid players.
Laca being bullied.
Guendouzi is offering no defense. Wonder how we can fit Aubameyang in without losing our wide players. I think Laca could use some help up front.
Torreira has got come in and give us a presence in midfield
We were utterly outplayed and outclassed in that first half
Top performance so far from Leno and the CBs
Same again 2nd half will do.
Emery’s game plan still in tact and great options on the bench .
Might bring on Kolasinac or Torreira for Iwobi
fk me what a massive save from leno. prime cech would have been proud.
Mustafi is wank. Why does he keep doing that weak touch to the ball? And is Chaka playing ? haven’t seen him do anything other than give away fouls
iwobi has been having a good gamer, so has mhiki.
Some people’s hating on here is more a reflection on the poster than the player.
I would leave it the same
Wee still have three big games in the next ten days
Got to trust your players
Usual favourites being whipped.
Solid first half performance, good counter, some more control needed in CM.
Tony
“Best defensive performance for a long time.”
Sitting deep. No expectation on the back line to push up in this match. Suits player like Sokratis this way.
Playing like an underdog team which is fair enough given Spurs “home” record over the last few seasons.
Need a bit of luck as well though playing this way.
Iwobi done more than Xhaka and Guendouzi some of you need to get off this agenda. I’m not impressed with Guendouzi defending and Xhaka done nothing but commit brainless fouls
@Dream : at least he feels concerned… (comparing to our former manager, you know what I mean lol)
Media roaring about Leno double save…
Well done to the lad…
Now win it….
‘Outplayed and outclassed’
Clearly don’t understand what you are watching
Iwobi needs to whack Trippier very hard to let him know he’s in the game.
Clatter into him, batter him, trip him..do something
He needs to put in a physical shift.
lol the comments. are we watching the same game? iwobi has held the ball up well and done well. He’s shot could have been better but he’s been playing well.
The defense was expecting Kane to shoot. Instead, he lifted the ball to Eriksen. Apart from that, the central defense is solid. Our left side defense is weaker. Trippier is always free.
Yeah Iwobi need to track Trippier better by the look of it.
Iwobi has been okay, but he’s not getting overlaps from Monreal, who can’t attack and defend at the same time anymore.
Dilemma for us as we don’t have a quality first choice left back. Monreal better than Kolasinac in a four though
Ishola70 – “Unai isn’t enjoying this at all.”
I agree, Emery looked constipated at end of half on stream I watching and Arsenal are winning, playing well.
Spuds look slightly off their game, perhaps they have heavy legs, Emery need to do half time substitutions and finish them off.
Iwobi off for Aubameyang.
Xhaka off for Torreira.
Ozil on later for Ramsey or Guen.
Laca pass to Ramsey was sweet. Great finish also
Diss
Read yer lyrics to
Stop the pigeon cartoon….
Tickle£ me
Keep it the same and wait for Poch to show his hand.
R.S.P.C.Arsenal
“Media roaring about Leno double save…”
It was the second save. That was the one. Absolute top drawer.
He is good on those instinct saves when he doesn’t have to think about it for too long.
I’ll take that from Benny. Iwobi shouldn’t start the second
I think we have defended well this half.
We’re 1-0 up and folk want wholesale changes? Lol behave.
Bit of coaching, some instruction, and let’s see how we absorb the first 15 mins of the second half. We’re doing ok.
dissenter
what hand ? this is pochs strongest 11 with the players he has available. Don’t think he can do anything else.
Bob N16
Agreed we missed them greatly.
Would love to see Ozil come on and get stuck in physically. Will have to if he gets game time because Sanchez and other Spuds will be using their dark arts against him.
Think the ref is having a poor game not swing some off the ball Spuds tactics and 2 dives not getting yellow cards.
Hope the ref gets to see what he’s missed during half time.
Ozil shouldnt come in unless we get another one. Auba too.
Laca Rambo and Mikki all good.
Maybe Kola for Iwobi
RSPC
I’m sorry but I need a crash course in English humor
It’s not your fault that I’m a humorless git.
Rest assured I tried but I didn’t get that last post.
Would switch to a three and put Ramsey next Xhaka. Auba for Guendouzi
Time for the classic half time sub now to solidify the defense considering that os how the gameplan is and there a few liabilities in the lineup still.
Nervous man.
This game so key.
Dissenter
March 2, 2019 13:01:41
Iwobi is really playing like the game is too big for him
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Again picking on Iwobi? Jesus mate, give it a rest!
Bringing on Torreira has to happen soon.
Need some snap and snarl to stop more attacks at source. Back four doing a valiant job but they won’t hold out for long if things continue the way they are.
Lads lay off Xhaka will ya. Even if he’s a bit shit
Good to see the back 4 playing like a proper back 4 …maybe Emery is learning. Trippier is the danger man , has good delivery , only a matter of time if we allow him so much space. The problem as the match goes on is our lack of possession of the ball , I feel that Emery will bring Torreira on for Ramsey within the next 15 minutes and change from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-2-1 or 4-3-3. Will be a battle , Tottenham will get more and more desperate as the match progresses and we will look to… Read more »
Anyone getting annoyed about the criticism of Xhaka is a fool.
That foul where he raked Kane from behind is exactly why many don’t want him keep starting in the team.
On another day with a more officious ref he is off for violent intentional play and the team are down to ten men with most of the match still to play.
Important thing will be when we likely concede that we don’t likely collapse.
Can’t see us not conceding. Hope we can be clinical when we hit them on the break. Have to control possession better though. Spurs have enough quality to make us pay. Not in rope-a-dope style.
Ozil & Auba are sweet options to bring off the bench considering our game plan is to basically counter attack the heck out of them
Danny “March 2, 2019 13:01:41
Iwobi is really playing like the game is too big for him
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Again picking on Iwobi? Jesus mate, give it a rest!”
He’s not above objective criticism. He needs to step up his game. That’s not the same as the hateful bile you direct at him.
I was not the one rejoicing the lad was injured the last game.
I’m not the one who openly admitted that he hates him.
CC
Also agree why I said same again for 2nd half.
Let the game dictate any changes in players and or formation.
I don’t rate Emery in general so it’s weird saying this especially when most here think he has got his selection and tactics wrong I, Emery has got his tactics right today. Spurs rely on hustle and bustle , have little creativity in their team. If you stifle them like Emery has done today, Spurs look bereft of ideas. Sure midfielders can do better but overall a good away performance so far.
Diss
Change pigeon to tripper
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo4oDfAtOLw
Mad viz humour…
Come on The Arsenal!!!
We can’t allow the Spuds too much possession in this 2nd half otherwise they will score.
Xhaka would have gotten a yellow had the referee seen that atrocious tackle on Kane
That said, stuff gets allowed in local derbies and we have to slow him down somehow.
You have a point Ishola but some of the comments are over the top in the level of criticism. Passion is understandable but one gets the impression that certain people are looking for any mistake by someone like Iwobi to make and jump in two feet first…
I have a new word for Shocking – Xhaking. Absolutely fucking horrendous. And Iwobi… enough has been said already. He’s useless. Auba and Torreira in, I hope, sooner rather than later.
Bob N16
“Not in rope-a-dope style.”
This is exactly what this game is.
If the boys end up with the win it’ll be Ali-Foreman fight all over again.
Tor on Guen off
I love this Unai
RSPC
..Now I get it.
Good sub. Bit of experience considering it’s a smash and grab job. Would have liked Kola for Iwobi though. Bit nervous down that left hand side.
Right sub Emery. So refreshing from our previous manager’s 67th minute subs.
Xhaka might as well get stuck in and injure him if there is possibility for red card.
Torreira on nice to see a manager that is proactive.
Torr for guendouzi
Interesting sub @ HT
TR7
Save your reluctant Emery praise until the end.
It may still go tits up…and you can always revert back to the baseline
We need to keep a bit more possession of the ball at times, among other things. If we try to defend for 40 of 45 minutes, they will probably score once if not twice.
Hope Guendouzi isn’t injured, had a good half.
Good sub. Guendouzi barely got into th game defensively
“TR7
Save your reluctant Emery praise until the end.It may still go tits up…and you can always revert back to the baseline”
Same thought i had when i read his post
Almost can’t watch……would love another goal so I could calm down a bit!
Trippier is having a mare lately. Fancy Auba to get on at some stage and tear him a new arshole
Laca showing he is not top shelf again.
Lacazette again ffs!!!
Laca you fucking donut!
Fuck off Laca. Can’t miss this. Not WC at all that’s why.
Lacazette is an absolute joke.
Laca really need to score that one tbh. Not good enough time to sell him.
Lacazette missing a glorious chance
Unsellable Laca
misses another gilt edged chance
Can we blame Iwobi for that
Dissenter
Even if we lose today , I won’t criticize Emery for his tactics. He has got it right today for a change.
another big miss from laca.
not showing composure in front of goal in this match
OMG what a miss
Laca ……. you mug !
Pooor from Laca
Shocking miss by Laca. That’s 2 now he should have scored or at least worked the keeper
how tf did laca miss that ? geezus
Our defending and defensive shape has been good so far in the second half.