Match reaction. Newcastle v Arsenal 15/09/18

[Ernesto]

Just come back from the game.

The Geordies are good hearted, tbf.

Anyway, a win's a win. Hopefully we keep going and build up a head of steam ahead of the Liverpool game in a few weeks time

[Letters]

It was obvious they switched off. When you're that in control of a half you shouldn't be making the game a contest again by switching off with 5 minutes to go.

I don’t agree with this. The Newcastle goal was just a good goal, not because of any sloppiness on our part, although the marking in the box could have been better.

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

Fine, each to their own.

[Marc Overmars]

All par for the course so far.

Nice to pick up 2 away wins on the bounce though.

[Chippy]

Just come back from the game.

The Geordies are good hearted, tbf.

Anyway, a win's a win. Hopefully we keep going and build up a head of steam ahead of the Liverpool game in a few weeks time

Thats three wins in a row. We should all be happy about that.
Emery, unlike Wumger, does not wait until the 89th minute to try and change things on the pitch. That is a big positive. COYG!

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

I'm not a big fan of habitual half time substitutions and despite how the game played out after.....didn't think Guendouzi was especially bad.

[Penguin]

I don’t agree with this. The Newcastle goal was just a good goal, not because of any sloppiness on our part, although the marking in the box could have been better.

It was a good cross but Newcastle had two men free on the far post and got a free header. Clarke was free because Mustafi decided to mark the same player Sokratis had covered, and the other one was free because Bellerin couldn't be bothered to defend.

There was even a warning a couple of minutes before when they got a free header again on the far post because Mustafi misjudged the flight of the cross. The guy can't defend aerial balls.

Honestly the mistakes we're making are some of the first things they teach school kids and teenagers. Professional international footballers should not be making them.

I'm not a big fan of habitual half time substitutions and despite how the game played out after.....didn't think Guendouzi was especially bad.

Ideally we want to get the starting XI and tactics right so we don't rely on early subs, but I'll take half time subs to Wenger's way of leaving it as it is and hoping for the best. I didn't watch the game but I heard that Torreira made a big difference when he came on so it was a good decision.

[Marc Overmars]

I’d consider giving Guendouzi a breather and letting Torreira start a few games now.

[Özim]

First half e looked very uncomfortable, Cech and Mustafi again showed the passing game is a struggle for them, not sure why we still persist with them to be honest. 2nd half was better though, Torreira makes a big difference and Lacazette again performed very well, our best forward at the moment.

I think rather than sticking to the same players every game, Emery needs to explore other options some players just don't fit in and aren't good enough. Still think Leno should get a shot to be honest to see what he can do, otherwise I just don't see what the point of signing him was. Mustafi should be out as well and we should give one of the young CBs a go. Still not convinced with the pot shot specialist, poor in the 1st half, better in the 2nd and scored but IMO just not good enough.

Happy to see Lacazette and Aubameyang, but the latter hasn't got going this season yet.

[Mac76]

I’d consider giving Guendouzi a breather and letting Torreira start a few games now.

Yeah after yesterday i'm willing to consider Torreira (a must to start) but with Xhaka, with Granit having to be less defensive as that's the worst part of his game, and maybe give Guendouzi cup games

And would atill like to see mavropanos or holding come in for mustafi