Arsenal FC 2023-24: Passion, Energy, Clarity

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[Dutch 4465]

Fucking hell.  Overcooking Saka looks like it's catching up with us.  

He should have come off as soon as the 3rd goal went in Saturday and not been risked tonight.

[Ted Lange 16083]

Agree, dont know why he was playing tonight, even less so once we were up 3-0 last week.   Sucks

[Dutch 4465]

The whole Raya experiment seems odd.  You lock up Ramsdale to an extension then bring in someone to displace him in the next window on loan?

Arteta said "form plays," and then he as to play Ramsdale against City, right? That goof from Raya was far worse than any Ramsdale made so far this season.

[Ted Lange 16083]

Fucking hell

[texasgangordie 100]

Disaster

[Dutch 4465]

Losing Saka now losing the match. Fucking hell.

[Dutch 4465]

Well this match sucked. Wouldn't know who's currently third in their league table and who's just above relegation.

We'd better rinse the stink off fast.

Edited October 3, 2023 by Dutch

[Buzzrock 14902]

How bad is Saka? Drowning in work couldn’t see the match.

[The Maestro 750]

I missed all but about the last 20 minutes. We’re gonna have to figure out how to break down teams that set up defensively like that.  Or maybe not concede a lead with a mistake 

[Dutch 4465]

3 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

How bad is Saka? Drowning in work couldn’t see the match.

I’ve seen reports from “it’s not too serious” to “it doesn’t look good.” I’d be surprised if Arteta said anything one way or the other; make City have to do some extra prep. 
 

2 hours ago, The Maestro said:

We’re gonna have to figure out how to break down teams that set up defensively like that.  Or maybe not concede a lead with a mistake 

100%. Much of our possession was sterile. Also… for all Zinchenko brings to our attack (and he brings a lot), he can be a liability defensively. I see why Arteta wanted Timber, and what an impact he will have. Sadly not till next year. 

I also think part of the disjointedness is due to not having Partey and Martinelli available. 

Maybe we were looking past them to City. Maybe sitting on a runway for 5 hours sapped the lads. Maybe both. Hopefully.  Because City rip us to shreds if we roll that effort out on Sunday. 

Edited October 4, 2023 by Dutch

[texasgangordie 100]

Rumors of a move for Pedro Neto in the next window seem to be gaining steam. What a signing that would be

[The Maestro 750]

COYG!   
 

[Ted Lange 16083]

That’s the lineup they should’ve run out vs Lens.

[Ted Lange 16083]

NGL

[Dutch 4465]

No Saka worries me. Jorg really worries me. Martinelli on the bench enhopens me. 

No Rodri or KDB in their side. This might be our best chance v them in a while. I’m a bag of nerves  

Lets. Fucking. Go. 

1 minute ago, Ted Lange said:

NGL

[Buzzrock 14902]

COYG! LFG!

[Surly Bevo 24908]

This one could be shitty but it could also be great.....COYG

[Buzzrock 14902]

That was lucky

[Dutch 4465]

Nervy start. Damn lucky to still be level.

Is Raya really that much better than Rambo? I don’t think so. 

[Ted Lange 16083]

[Dutch 4465]

Rodri does that 10x per match. Isn’t a foul, let alone a yellow. 

[Dutch 4465]

ZERO reasons Raya should be starting over Rambo right now. 

[Ted Lange 16083]

Fuck Michael Oliver that sack of fuck 

1 minute ago, Dutch said:

ZERO reasons Raya should be starting over Rambo right now. 

Yep.  Raya playing like a guy trying to save his job not win it now. 

[Surly Bevo 24908]

New year, same story of City suffocating us.

[Ted Lange 16083]

It’s like Arsenal are playing 2 left backs Trossard is so far back.   WTF 

[Dutch 4465]

7 minutes ago, Ted Lange said:

Fuck Michael Oliver that sack of fuck 

Yep.  Raya playing like a guy trying to save his job not win it now. 

If Raya starts the next match, it’s because he’s sucking Arteta’s dick. That’s nearly three he’s given them. 

2 minutes ago, Ted Lange said:

It’s like Arsenal are playing 2 left backs Trossard is so far back.   WTF 

He’s covering for Zinchenko, who’s inverting heavily. 

Crowd are silent. Come on, Gooners. 

[Dutch 4465]

Late? Studs up? 

Would be a red if they was Xhaka

[Ted Lange 16083]

 Get that, but we play that way every game and there still ends up being someone on the left when we go forward.   Today the left side of the final is almost always empty 

[Surly Bevo 24908]

Hmmm, late, studs up, pretty cynical.  Probably should be a red

[Ted Lange 16083]

I’m fine with a yellow there as long as it applies to both teams 

Speaking of yellows, with Jorginho already on one, hope we see Partey at halftime 

[Dutch 4465]

1 minute ago, Surly Bevo said:

Hmmm, late, studs up, pretty cynical.  Probably should be a red

Likely would have, if not for the events at s^it last week. 

[Surly Bevo 24908]

What are we doing here referee?

Edited October 8, 2023 by Surly Bevo

[Dutch 4465]

That’s a 2nd yellow. 

[Ted Lange 16083]

That’s a second yellow.  Eat a flaming cock Michael Oliver 

[Dutch 4465]

And Raya looks like the keepers in my daughters u11 team: nervous and unsure what to do or where to pass it. 

[Ted Lange 16083]

 

Trossard has been awful 

[Buzzrock 14902]

We’re passing like a MLS team

[Dutch 4465]

Yup. I’d expect we’ll see Martinelli or ESR in the 2H. 

Lots of nervous energy in the Stadium; wake up, Gooners. 

[Dutch 4465]

Is there a more punchable face than Foden? Fuck that guy. 

[Ted Lange 16083]

2 minutes ago, Dutch said:

Is there a more punchable face than Foden? Fuck that guy. 

Gabriel with a clear F U right to it. 

[Buzzrock 14902]

Oliver waved that second foul off so fast. Makes me think he couldn’t really see it. Maddening.

[Dutch 4465]

If I’m honest, we’re lucky to be level. Raya nearly gave away two, Rice headed one off the line, and we had no good looks at goal. They’re very, VERY lucky not to be down to 10. That was a red and a half followed by a clear yellow.

I’d expect we’ll see Partey for Jorg (who has been solid but on a yellow) and Martinelli (if he’s ready) or ESR for Trossard.

We’ll need to step up a few levels, because they will

[Dutch 4465]

2 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

Oliver waved that second foul off so fast. Makes me think he couldn’t really see it. Maddening.

I think it was a direct result of the refereeing shitshow at s^it last week. A 50/50 yellow VAR upgraded to a red, followed by Jota getting two iffy yellows in a short span. They didn’t want to directly impact the match as much. 

But still…. Two clear yellows = a red. And Oliver had best be consistent

Edited October 8, 2023 by Dutch

[Ted Lange 16083]

Martinelli on!

Speaking of….

 

[Dutch 4465]

Rice playing higher makes me nervous

Edited October 8, 2023 by Dutch

[Dutch 4465]

Nah, Graham; I’m a bag of nerves

[Ted Lange 16083]

This is a bad spell, need to do something to change things up.

[Ted Lange 16083]

Playing on their heels.  Just nothing right now. 

[Ted Lange 16083]

Partey Kai and Tommy coming on.  For I assume Jorginho White and Eddie