Nemeses2050 wrote: » That's what other poster's are complaining, If we had put in a bit more effort we could've been top today. I thought come the second half we'll give it a real go, but nothing of those sorts happened. We had chances but we didn't put them under cosh for a sustained period. As far as not taking chances, that's the exact reason I'm annoyed with Giroud.
emergingstar wrote: » I would be afraid we went gung-ho they would have picked us off they nearly did with rvp a header We done enough and created enough second to win, just need that quailty
Irish Aris wrote: » We miss Walcott and Ramsey. Do we know when Ramsey is back? (Although after such a long injury it might be a few games before he is back on top form)
cson wrote: » I'm a big lover of our Lego Haired Spaniard but his legs are catching up with him sadly. Arteta is a key reason we got Champions League in the past two years and he has been one of our best signings ever in my opinion. But we have to look to replacing him in the summer. I get the frustration in here about the summer and January. We did need to get a Walcott replacement in, and given the injury happened so early there was time to do that I feel so its a pretty criminal mistake. Griezmann could probably have been got I reckon, scored against Barcelona last night. But I do have sympathy with the club for how difficult it is to sign players in January but really we must starting getting our ducks in a row when it comes to transfers and have the barrel aimed and the gun cocked to fire when we need. If that means having 2/3 targets for every 'problem' position then that's what we need. But lets take the positives; we've improved significantly from last year, we're one point off the top, the league is still in our hands and we're still in the big cup competitions. When have any team ever had the chance to exact tangible revenge in the way we have when Liverpool come to town this weekend? the players should be out to prove an almighty point on Sunday. It's all to play for yet!
emergingstar wrote: » Am I the only one that thought last nights performance was a typical arsenal performance Tight first half created chances second half it's what we do all season Thought the performance was grand
shano_88 wrote: » If we lose to Liverpool this week I fear that the wheel will come off. It will take a monumental effort to knock Bayern out of the Champions league and to get knocked out of 2 cups in 2 weeks aswell as our last 2 league results could well knock the confidence of this team. Its will be all too familiar really.
cson wrote: » Yep, feel the same here. Need two big results in the next two games (2 wins essentially) or else we'll go to shite.
Frisbee wrote: » I'd almost be happier if we lose at the weekend, the FA Cup is a distraction we could really do without. Would like to see: Szcz Jenk Kosc----Verm* Monreal Arteta---Wilshere Gnabry Ox Podolski Bendtner * Not sure if Verm is fit as I don't think we've actually been told why he has been missing recently, if he's not available then Mertesacker will have to play. Would rest Rosicky, Ozil & Cazorla.
gosplan wrote: » So many Arsenal fans here seem to be chomping at the bit for us to drop out of contention so they can rehash all the 'mistakes' Wenger's made. All the obvious things they would have done differently, because after all we know best. We're so so so far ahead of where we should be right now and no one gives a sh1t. We're competing with teams that have spent half a billion on players in the last few years and no-one sees anything but the failure to not be clearly out ahead. Poor form from a lot of Arsenal fans. And before anyone gives me the 'oh so we can't question anything?' line. Of course you can but this thread is dominated by negative attitudes.We are a fantastic football club run fantastically competing at the top level on our own resources dealing with serious injuries and still staying near the top. Show a bit of appreciation along with the criticisims.
emergingstar wrote: » Against Liverpool and Munich I'd rather win the next 3 league games
2ndcoming wrote: » That sort of stuff means absolutely nothing. Neither Utd or Liverpool thought Fulham would be competing, they're bottom, completely different mentality going into the game. It's like saying we beat Spurs 2-0 and they beat Newcastle 4-0 so we should beat Newcastle 6-0, it doesn't work like that!
tayto lover wrote: » My post refers to the effort put into the games by both teams. One tried to win and one tried to contain. Fulham created far more chances against United than we did and they lead twice against Pool. Our performance against United was in my opinion all about saving the manager's blushes.
Irish Aris wrote: » I don't think these are directly comparable. Against Fulham, Utd was mostly on the attack, therefore more open spaces for Fulham to explore. Against us they were counting on counter-attacks, most of the time they were back defending, no spaces at all. Not sure what you mean by "saving the manager's blushes". Judging from what you said after the match, I reckon you mean the conservative approach. Won't argue (although I think the chosen team wasn't bad), just thinking the scenario: us going all out for it and not succeeding and Utd heating on counter attack. . . This thread would have a complete meltdown. . .
gosplan wrote: » So many Arsenal fans here seem to be chomping at the bit for us to drop out of contention so they can rehash all the 'mistakes' Wenger's made. All the obvious things they would have done differently, because after all we know best. We're so so so far ahead of where we should be right now and no one gives a sh1t. We're competing with teams that have spent half a billion on players in the last few years and no-one sees anything but the failure to not be clearly out ahead. Poor form from a lot of Arsenal fans. And before anyone gives me the 'oh so we can't question anything?' line. Of course you can but this thread is dominated by negative attitudes. We are a fantastic football club run fantastically competing at the top level on our own resources dealing with serious injuries and still staying near the top. Show a bit of appreciation along with the criticisims.
ronjo wrote: » NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONO!!!!!!!!!! I want to win this game so badly. I want to win the FA CUP.
Gringo180 wrote: » Agree with everything there but we are frustrated that yet again were 1 player short of winning a trophy this season.
dorgasm wrote: » We'll never know if we're only one player short. We could have signed a £40m striker and he could blow cold for a season. We'd be criticising other parts of the team then. That being said, I do think we need a world class £40m striker
