Oh my, I don’t quite know what to do with myself… Thomas, we were, you know, a thing…
What the bloody hell did you do to me last night? In front of the whole bloody world.
I am HUMILIATED.
Now the Emery Ultras are saying mean things like…
‘Thomas Tuchel has very mild levels of sauce, like, ‘Doritos’ levels of spice’
‘Emery’s Champions League loss was BETTER than Tuchel’s, fucktard’
‘You backed a manager with a weak hairline. That weak hairline is your opinion’
Upsetting words, I’m sure you’ll agree.
PSG really tanked. It’s going to be hard to explain that one away to the bosses in Paris. United didn’t field a good side, they played like shite, and they still managed to turnover an unbelievably expensive PSG side. No excuses. It was shite. Tuchel’s boys went out far too relaxed. No fire. No aggression. No respect for the CV of a man backed by Fergie, Phelan and the class of 92.
You’ve shown me up, Thomas. Sure, Pep the FRAUD exited in the round of 16 in his first season at City with a 6-6 draw, but you sir do not boast the serial sauce of the master! This is a blight. I don’t quite know how to reconcile this?
YES I DO
In reality, it’s fair to say Ole G channelled a big fat dollop of luck last night after his teams nothing burger performance managed to extract an away win in Paris. It was never a penalty, VAR was a total shambles, but that’s beside the point. United weren’t that good, but they won’t care as they sail on through to the next round of the Champions League. They shithoused Paris. If that were an Italian club we’d all be celebrating a masterful execution that ‘only the Italian’s know how to pull off.’
My main worry isn’t the broken rep of Thomas T, no, it’s what we do on Sunday and how last night impacts the race for #Top4 supremacy.
The real prize of the game is a few fold.
Firstly, United will have exerted a lot of energy chasing after PSG all night. It doesn’t matter how smart your High-Performance backroom team is, it’s going to be tough to recover to peak levels by Sunday.
Secondly, United must continue their little adventure in Europe. That’s two tough legs against a no doubt very good team.
All these little advantages could add up for Arsenal. I’d be very surprised if Rennes make us work hard tomorrow night. They have some good players, but we should dominate them. We should beat them early. We should be able to do it with a fairly second string-ish team. I’m hoping their extended time off (last played Feb 27th) works against them (just like it worked against BATE, lolololol). But we’ll see…
Thirdly, it means United HAVE to sign up Ole G. It makes sense, he’s brought back a bit of buzz to Salford, the fans love him, he conducts himself well in the media and he’s brought the old team back together AND Fergie has been working some magic from a mentorship perspective behind the scenes. It’s the perfect storm.
People keep saying it’ll come unpicked at some point, but I think that’s more hope than anything else. The man knows the club, lives its values and he has enough respect from the world of football to work with top players. I’d prefer him in the role than Poch or Jardim… but I wouldn’t jump to conclusions that this is a flash in the pan. There’s far more to setting up a club than simply having a good manager. OGS understood that well and all I can do is applaud the output.
Finally, United rode their luck SO hard last night. That’s going to come crashing down at some point. So fingers crossed Emery is the man to deal that blow to their season. Bit of a shit point, but fuck it, why not?
SO, all in all… it’s been another good week.
Arsenal have to work their way through Rennes tomorrow, avoiding injuries and tight hamstrings… then we’re betting it all on a Sunday afternoon massacre. We have to be careful of the counter-attack, we have to play aggressively and make their tired legs an advantage, and we have to work our way around the CORRUPT FERGIE MAFIA THAT HAS NO DOUBT BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE OFFICIALS.
Should be fun.
See you in the comments, I’m just going outside for a little walk… no… seriously, I’m ok. x
P.S. I looked up and saw Roma lost in the last 16. Face back down in the puddle.
I will never understand why Emery is playing a goal keeper who’s already looking at his retirement in the summer.
Play your best goalie for the competition we have to win.
Marc, nah, Pierre is super-confident that Özil will put in a man of the march performance.
Remember his statistics prove that we never lose when Özil plays
*man of the match
Oh my, Pierre putting his rep on the line.
Mustafi had a relatively good game on Saturday, besides the one big error that led to the penalty.
One shouldn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Dissenter
In Mustafi’s case I’d chuck the fucking bath out as well.
I never mentioned anything about “drastic” improvement, or instant this or that. You’re trying to percolate that talk in staunch defence of Emery. I’m not I’m merely stating that you are demanding improvements in the defence inside months and also saying that we should be targeting 10-25 million signings to do it. You have said both of these things and I’m saying that if you target 10-25 million signings in that area you should expect things more gradually than drastically and you should have a bit of patience. On the other hand if you want to see instant improvements in… Read more »
Dissenter – Don’t disagree with your comment about Mustafi but we need to replace him in the summer as he is not learning from his mistakes which are costing us far too regularly.
Expecting a good performance and a positive result tonight with that line up.
Bit worried about our defence being a bit first team-ish. We’re playing Papa a lot considering he’s fresh back from injury.
Hopefully it won’t be an intense day…
One shouldn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.
He’s been generally shit since he joined. Can see now why you’re such a staunch Xhaka supporter. They’ve both had very similar Arsenal careers to date
Evening all,
Just seen the var penalty from last night manure game.
That’s a disgrace.that’s a big fat envelope of cash going to somebody for that decision.
It’s not even a one percent chance that’s a pen.
Disgraceful.
Marko
Yea, and I’ve said that’s rubbish because you’re conflating the price of a player to their ability.
Arsenal can’t have a shambles of a side left by Wenger, that then can’t be drastically improved with good scouting and savvy purchases. You can’t have it both ways.
Arsenal can absolutely better their XI with smart recruiting and talents ranging 10-25 mil. This is what’s puzzling with you, you’re fixated on the price of them and totally disregarding the talent.
Where’s that list of awesome defenders that cost a fortune?
Marko
I’m talking about the context of March 7th 2019.
Of the three available players that can play as right back, Mustafi is the best of the lot.
You want to hand him with his bowels? He’s an Arsenal player till the summer and is currently fit.
Pedro don’t worry about papa, that guys a beast.
Hopefully a good couple of early goals and we can bring a Few people off to rest for Sunday.
“Hopefully it won’t be an intense day…”
Pedro
Obviously Sunday is paramount in everyone’s thinking but after that we’ve the return leg against Rennes then we don’t kick a ball until the 1st of April. Hopefully that should allow everyone to have a breather.
Roma sack Eusebio ..why not wait till season end??
Mkhit, Iwobi and Kosc need a rest for Sunday’s game. Hopefully, we’ll get a lead in the first half. We could then bring in Suarez, Ramsey and Kola early in the second period. If we sub in Kola, Monreal will move to CB. If we sub in AMN, Mustafi will move in as CB.
Receding’
“Roma sack Eusebio ..why not wait till season end??”
Maybe they will be willing to let Monchi leave early.
And it’s Arsenal,
Arsenal FC,
We’re by far the greatest team,
The world has ever seen….
Which station or mobdro stream is showing the match?
Rennes like to overlap Sarr with the FB. Iwobi and Monreal will have their hands full.
Get in
Goal
Iwobi channeling inner Henry. Jk absolute fluke yassss
Ill take that
I want some of that luck on Sunday!
Effective cross!
It was deflected in buy the defender.
Goaaaaaaaalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!
Hahahah Im watching the Spanish network… Good thing we started Iwobi.. and didn’t listen to those saying bench him.
Yes! Iwobes!
Iwobs!
you’re conflating the price of a player to their ability Is that what I’m doing? I’m more imploring patience with players costing around 10-25 million. Call it tempering expectations a bit. Arsenal can absolutely better their XI with smart recruiting and talents ranging 10-25 mil. This is what’s puzzling with you, you’re fixated on the price of them and totally disregarding the talent. They absolutely can with time though and patience. Expecting 10-25 million signings to bridge the gap between rivals with 40/50/75 million signings can be done but not straight away but with time and development. Where’s that list… Read more »
#by
Iwobi
pires-esque pass into the far corner.
Iwobi curled it into the corridor of uncertainty (to use a cricketing term), and the defenders and GK all bottled taking responsibility. Fair play to the lad.
Absolutely brilliant goal by Iwobi. Great control in the left channel, turned his defender, had a look, saw the keeper out of position then curled it around him and inside the fat post. Lol.
I hate when we wear the Manchester City kits though… could be one of the worst change kits ever. Not sure how Puma came up with that one… and who said… yeah good idea.
Great goal by Iwobenry.
Obviously totally meant it.
We should be 2-0
Marko
No the onus isn’t on me, you’ve referenced our rivals numerous times so how about you talk specifics instead of blanket statements.
Explain why “time and patience” is necessary because a guy cost less than 25 mil? Because that exact idea is precisely why you DO equate quality to price. Price is irrelevant, if we buy 4 players better than their counterparts then we should expect more…..because they’re better.
Whether someone is better at 20 mil or better at 60 mil is of no significance whatsoever. The fact is they’re better.
Yea guys give it a bit of a rest with the arguments, there’s a freaking game on and some of us are getting our updates from here. Gracias
Mustafi hurt something.. but they used the magic spray on it.. limping off.
CC and Marko will still be arguing this point by the time Vierra takes over in 2020.
I thought Auba was meant to be an ‘elite’ striker. he does some really dumb stuff for an elite player
Come on let’s put 4 or 5 pass them so that we can rest our key first team players on the return leg.
That’s about 5 times PEA has lost possession. He’ll score now !
*past them
Auba is just a useless waste of space. How some folks rate him above laca is beyond me
Auba’s passing skill is below average.
Where is Ozil tonight?
Auba can be so shit at times other than tap ins.
Need more from Mikhi.
Auba poor so far. Ozil disappointing so far.
Looking solid at the back – touch wood.
Qna
Aubameyang always looks poor
He does nothing for 89 mins of every game between missing and scoring 6 yarders
Batistuta
Pipe down, it’s a football blog. If you want updates exclusively watch the game or follow one of the hundred live match reports. Or, you know, scroll…
Mustafi injured by the look if it.
Is Ozil playing today or just playing a ghost pantomime?
Damn. Didn’t touch wood fast enough. Losing Mustafi for the United game will be a massive blow.
Dead legs are a cunt
Lovely ball by Ozil
Iwobi wants to score again.
I’m sure I’m not the only one bored or not interested in your back and forth chief, it’s exhausting, but hey keep at it
Clement Grenier is Yoann Gourcuff II. Lovely talent, meek mind
I don’t know.. Jenks can’t be worse then Mustafi at Right back.. he is playing hurt.. but my God he is slow and out of position.. luckily so far Miki is covering his azz.
I like PapaSok.
The crowd have a good energy and very easily pleased. They cheer like they’ve netted whenever their players touch the ball.
Batistuta
I don’t care what your thoughts are frankly, plenty of commentary bores me on here. Deal with it, scroll past it, it’s dead easy.
These are the type of games that you wished you had Laca on.
Stupid Laca for that silly ending off.
That’s almost sexual assault 🙂
Rennes players fall down like Ozil
Sokratis. doesn’t take any sh.it.. I do like that..
Sarr isn’t special judging by the near half hour of play.
Champagne
Very harsh on Grenier. The guy has had a horrible time with injuries.
Still struggling to defend set plays. We know what happens when you have to rely on half decent linesman.
Iwobi is very good protecting the ball
No flow in the game. More Ozil Iwobi combination play please.
Wish we’d signed Sokratis a few years ago.
ohhhh of all people for the ball to fall to…. hahaha good training ground freekick though..
I think we should be out of sight
Missed 2 to 3 good chances already. Just don’t come to regret it.
Need the second and third goals asap.
Dream
Harsh? It wasn’t meant as such. He’s had injuries mate, but I don’t think he’s the grit upstairs in much the same case as Gourcuff. An absolute delight to watch though
Sarr watch,
Who’s Sarr and is he even on the pitch?
Nicely worked set piece.
Oh fuck off. Another fucking useless linesman.
Auba onside bloody he’ll. Poor lino.
Papa didn’t do much for the yellow tbh. Ren players do drop readily.
Xhaka is doing his thing again… Oh well!
Auba was through there 1 on 1 with keeper onside but lino flagged offside. dodgy officials in europe – who’d have thought it.
What’s wrong with Xhaka’s game tonight?
i would love to see Arsenal make easy work of a European tie for once.
Rennes is a mid table team in Ligue Un. We should be well away in this game.
Feel this crowd is influencing the referees. So they should to be fair. Fantastic crowd.
Every game, Xhaka has to make at least one stupid pass.
Yeah… couple of dodgy ref calls.. Pierre_ 4 page statistical breakdown of conspiracy to follow the match..
Nelson. I did miss a little bit. Was that the Ben Arfa free kick. Shit. My bad mate.
Nelson
Is your middle moniker “Ishola” by any chance?
Why always Xhaka?
Ref is clueless. we have to watch out for that. be aware don’t do anything silly.
Auba having a mare.
Stupid Sokratis…
Agreed. auba looks unfit to me. looks very laboured and lacking energy and zip.
Stupid red
This is why you make it count when you can.
Oh my god. Sok. What are you doing mate.
And Papa gets sent off.. that one was more yellow then the other one..