Match Reaction vs Man City (neutral).

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Arsenal. :bow:

I thought we were quite good.

[Niall_Quinn]

What do you mean "neutral"?

Are you saying I'm banned from this thread?

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Me right now:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM

[I am invisible]

We won, so Wenger's remarks over the last week about the Lampard "loan" and Sagna being tapped up are now officially mind games.

[sibreen]

"Trophy drought"
:lol:

Can't wait to get Theo back.

[I am invisible]

How many trophies has van Cunny won at manure?

[Niall_Quinn]

How many trophies has van Persie won at manure?

One PL title and one award for the most ill-timed move in football history.

[Master Splinter]

Current Arsenal players have won about 50 trophies in their last two games.

Can someone make a chart please?

[Niall_Quinn]

Most striking feature of the game was how our midfielders received the ball and immediately surged towards the gypo goal. Reminded me of Arsenal of old, so much better than that tippety-tap Baca crap style. We could never play the Barca way because we don't take drugs. Now hopefully we are back to playing our natural way.

[Niall_Quinn]

Current Arsenal players have won about 50 trophies in their last two games.

Can someone make a chart please?

You are forgetting, more Arsenal players failed to win the world cup than won it.

[I am invisible]

One PL title and one award for the most ill-timed move in football history.
And anything he chooses to make up, like The Trophy of Respect (which we also won, btw robin)...

[Marc Overmars]

Only saw some of the 2nd half but it was comfortable.

Only the Community Shield of course but it's nice to beat one of the big sides and have another jolly up with some silverware.

Arsenal. :bow:

[Master Splinter]

You are forgetting, more Arsenal players failed to win the world cup than won it.

So why did Fergie buy Veron?

[Niall_Quinn]

So why did Fergie buy Veron?

Because he knew it would be meaningless if Arsenal won the Charity Shield.

[Master Splinter]

Captain Tets leading Arsenal to another trophy :bow:.

Potentially the best Capi ever?

[Niall_Quinn]

Captain Tets leading Arsenal to another trophy :bow:.

Potentially the best Capi ever?

He needs to be killed and all the phone books with his name in it must be burned.

[Xhaka Can’t]

Whats a phonebook?

[Niall_Quinn]

Whats a phonebook?

Cheap version of a mac.

[Injury Time]

Goonersweb banner needs updating with another meaningless trophy won against another weak side :sulk:

[GP]

https://i.imgflip.com/b0kl9.jpg

[Munchies]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BusUYtcCUAA9u5W.png

WORLDS BEST PLAYER

Yaya Toure? :haha:

[GP]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BusVj3GIgAIO9bG.jpg

[Munchies]

fuck her right in the Debuchy!

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[Munchies]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BusVaHdCIAEYSRO.jpg

[Niall_Quinn]

Reports that Kos went off with tight achilles - hence Monreal. Not fucking good if true. Might as well get Hummels in. He was just named captain so he's definitely leaving.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

So was scrolling through RAWK and reading their thread on the community shield match when I saw this gem,


I don't see much difference in Henderson and Ramsey to be honest. If anything Henderson does more, but Ramsey scores a lot of goals recently.


:doh::doh:

Liverpool fans are the worst.

[Niall_Quinn]

So was scrolling through RAWK and reading their thread on the community shield match when I saw this gem,



:doh::doh:

Liverpool fans are the worst.

Trying not be be biased for a minute, to be fair, when all is said and done, I'm not trying to be funny but, in all honesty, Henderson is not as good as Stevie Me. Now you may say I'm being horribly cruel and over the top, but I'm only calling it like I see it.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

I remember this place when Ramsey was the scapegoat for all that was bad in the world.

Arsenal fans are the worst.



But that would just be stupid.


Also, good win. Ozil was shit though.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

Just got back

Very happy with that

Small win but huge in the grand scheme of things. If we lost media would have said 'FA cup was a one off, they're back to losing ways'.

New era. New mentality.

Lovely.

[Niall_Quinn]

I remember this place when Ramsey was the scapegoat for all that was bad in the world.

Arsenal fans are the worst.



But that would just be stupid.


Also, good win. Ozil was shit though.

No U

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

New players win a trophy in their first competitive game

Vital to get off to a winning start. None of this loser mentality bullshit.

[GP]

I remember this place when Ramsey was the scapegoat for all that was bad in the world.

Arsenal fans are the worst.



But that would just be stupid.


Also, good win. Ozil was shit though.

https://vine.co/v/MV2j6OEr5T0

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

https://vine.co/v/MV2j6OEr5T0

As a great man once said, "id rather go into the season with hope and optimism regardless of what happens, then just be a miserable moaning tosser every day".

[Syn]

Ramsey's BT Sport interview after the game wasn't as bad as usual. It started off in typically horrific fashion, but got better. He has got some good PR people with him - seems like a new man since the start of the summer. Looks set to become the most marketable player in the league.

Less importantly, he's the same on the pitch. What a lovely touch and finish from him. Epic strike from Giroud too. And Cazorla tucked his chance away very neatly too. Got the feeling we've got a proper squad this year.

[Ollie the Optimist]

Really impressed with the team today, the fact we had 4 full backs in defence for the second half and still look assured was pleasing. Debuchy looks good, Giroud scoring a stunner is always good. Great win, but the real football starts next week. three points please

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Highlights are on at BBC One at 22:25.

[Munchies]

Sulking Yaya Toure asks to leave #MCFC AGAIN as Arsenal fans mockingly sing "Happy Birthday" to him at Wembley.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BusVyhuIcAAPbxQ.png
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:haha:

[Munchies]

Cheers for the heads up maccy

Gonna watch it now :popcorn:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

It's on now. :popcorn:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Vermaelen dropping the lid. :haha:

Still hilarious.

[Munchies]

The Premiership trophy is a beauty!

:pray:

[Munchies]

Debuchy's crosses were on point!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Great block from Debuchy.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Honest Frank. :haha:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Cazorla. :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAALLLLL

Cazorla

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Incredibly fast attack to set up Sanogo.

[Niall_Quinn]

Lesbian cunt :haha:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

The Wembley pitch is so bad.

[Niall_Quinn]

RAMSEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2-0

[Munchies]

Ramsey's first touch, fucking glorious!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

You can tell Keown is a Gooner when he is commentating on our games. :lol:

[Munchies]

Monreal :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

Fernando looks like an absolute scrote. Perfect for the gypos and their filthy style.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Boring James Milner. :lol:

Come on Bif. :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

This must be the part of the game where the gypos weren't trying because they couldn't be bothered.

[Niall_Quinn]

And that's 3!

Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiff ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Doing the Poznan. :haha:

[Niall_Quinn]

Jovetic :haha:

What a waste of money

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Jovetic. :haha:

What was that?

[GP]

Feels different this season.

We're properly back, aren't we?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Arsenal. :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

FT 3-0 :trophy:

[Niall_Quinn]

9 years since we won a massive big trophy. Wenger out!

[GP]

9 years since we won a massive big trophy. Wenger out!

It's funny, you wait 9 years for a trophy and two become meaningless at the same time.

[GP]

Chalmers is quite well spoken.

[GP]

Pat Rice :bow:

[GP]

Did Pat just tell Jack to fuck off?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

I've always said the Community Shield is one of the best trophies you can win.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Pulis, Friedel and Keown. :wacko:

[Niall_Quinn]

Friedel wasn't briefed and ended up telling the truth :haha:

[Syn]

Did Pat just tell Jack to fuck off?

Yeah. :lol:

https://vine.co/v/MV2KElFnxOJ

[McNamara That Ghost...]

And he's a Spud.

Mesut isn't worth £30 million, we bought him for £42 million, Jason.

[Niall_Quinn]

Friedel staring out Pulis for touching him.

[Syn]

I knew Friedel and Keown talk very well about the game, but Pulis has been surprisingly good too.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

JT superb again. Rightly getting plaudits on MOTD.

[Munchies]

Pulis :haha:

[Syn]

Pulis full of praise for Arsenal and Wenger. His Palace team were pretty entertaining last season too. This could be the biggest turnaround since Ramsey.

[Niall_Quinn]

Pulis full of praise for Arsenal and Wenger. His Palace team were pretty entertaining last season too. This could be the biggest turnaround since Ramsey.

Maybe he had to give back his ring when he left Mordor.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

Sagna :haha:

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Monreal wasn't as bad as I thought he would be in the centre of defence. Probably could get away with him as a CB against a few pub teams at home but anything harder than that is a definite no no.

Still need a CB.


Also thought Chesney had a few dodgy moments. His distribution at times is still very poor. Needs to watch his place with Ospina in the squad now.

[Niall_Quinn]

Sagna :haha:

Who?

[Munchies]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bur9z5gIQAAD_Ig.jpg

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bur9z5gIQAAD_Ig.jpg

Lauren :bow:

[The Emirates Gallactico]

I know the Adebayor comparison have already been made, least of by Wenger but Sanogo really seems to have Adebayor's habit of being unnecessarily offside all the time.

There was a moment in the first half where Alexis makes a killer run on the counter but has no options because Sanogo decides to stand 2 yards offside.

Also for Santi's goal, Sanogo was standing about 5 yards offside just on the edge of the 6 yard box when Santi shoots. Thankfully the linesman wasn't a homo and didn't judge him to to be "interfering with play" but it was a completely unnecessary risk to take. Also it was good for his sake as well that the GK didn't palm it out for a rebound chance as that would have been ruled out. It's not rocket science Yaya, start closing in on goal for the follow up only at the point when the ball leaves Santi's foot!

Really needs to cut that out of his game.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

Was that the first scorcher Giroud has scored during his Arsenal career? That was an elite level striker type goal. More of the same please.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Giroud improves every year. Has been the case at every club he's been at. Wouldn't surprise me if he reaches early Drogba level type quality this year tbh.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AvTjFzUrmA

@2:15 - :haha:

Wilshere yelling at Giroud for loitering in the changing rooms. Probably texting his model date for that night. :haha:

[Özil's Panoramic View]

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:haha:

[Niall_Quinn]

Was that the first scorcher Giroud has scored during his Arsenal career? That was an elite level striker type goal. More of the same please.

It was a wicked deflection that totally changed the flight of the ball. But it was good he was positive and took the shot.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Am I the only person who didn't see the deflection? :unsure:

[Niall_Quinn]

Am I the only person who didn't see the deflection? :unsure:

No, there's a guy who lives in Croydon who didn't see it either and neither did his wife.

[GP]

Am I the only person who didn't see the deflection? :unsure:

You can't see what isn't there.

[AFC Leveller]

City had bigger fish to fry, we hadnt won a trophy since 2005 and Pelegrini needed more playa. Not only that but they didnt have their best players available such as Fernandino, the Ref and the two linesmen.

[Marc Overmars]

Feels different this season.

We're properly back, aren't we?

I think we'll certainly see a more confident and relaxed Arsenal, winning the cup last season lifted such a huge weight off the clubs back.

[AFC Leveller]

I think we'll certainly see a more confident and relaxed Arsenal, winning the cup last season lifted such a huge weight off the clubs back.

Agree with this.

We missed some big players last season in crucial moments of the season. The winning feeling the players got after beating Hull 3-2 will be a huge lift not to mention the new signings and the likes of Ramsay and Feo coming back fresh as well.

Looking up for us this season.

[selassie]

Chalmers is quite well spoken.

Yeah he is a posh boy like Theodore and Alexander.

[Globalgunner]

Yeah he is a posh boy like Theodore and Alexander.
And Wilshire too.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

Ramsey and Cazorla are starting to Didier it up by relishing the finals. 2 goals in 2 for both of them.

That FA cup win was huge. Already it seems the team don't fear going to Wembley anymore. No nervousness in their play etc.

[Ollie the Optimist]

This Arsenal looks so different to ones of recent years. There isn't any fear around the club. No fear of spending money, we've gone out and got deals done without messing around over fees. We've got the trophy drought off our back and you can see its relaxed the club. Just look at Arsene, he looks 20 years younger. The club has tried to address problems, signing a world renowned fitness coach to try and help with injury problems, quickly replacing players who have left, and we have three world cup winners due back to training this week and Theo back next month.
I think also training in Austria this pre season instead of travelling around Asia will help. Means the squad could focus on getting fit etc without having to do all the commercial stuff and lots of travelling. Think that will help too. If we now go out and sign a good back up centre back and get a holding midfielder in of some quality, given what we have done already this summer, it sends out a huge statement, we've looked at our problems, attempted to fix them and strengthened our squad with world class players. The belief seems to be back in the manager and the players, the Arsenal are coming.

[Niall_Quinn]

Fun reading the media today. What are the main stories following this match?

1. Joe Hart. Will he be #1 for the gypos? It's understandable they lead with this because it's undoubtedly the main issue engaging football supporters up and down the country.

2. We can't judge anything from the game because the gypos were without several of their big hitters (and had to make do with other multi-million quid players). No Aguero (if you add Ozil and Walcott together they are only one tenth as good), no Kompany (statistically inferior to Merts last season), no Zabaleta (he'd have scored several goals for sure) and no Sagna or Lampard (who have never played a game for the gypos anyway - this is how badly they were missed).

The word is, be careful Arsenal fans because this match means nothing. Bigger tests are to come. This is handy advice because it's doubtful any Arsenal fans could have figured out by themselves that this encounter doesn't guarantee a title win. The stupid Arsenal fans spent most of their time enjoying a victory over a rival in the sunshine and watching new signings fit nicely into a smooth performance from the whole team. Thankfully the media have compensated for the lack of hysteria by manufacturing it and helpfully adding their word of caution. What would we do without them (if you exclude celebrating their demise)?

[Injury Time]

Fun reading the media today. What are the main stories following this match?

1. Joe Hart. Will he be #1 for the gypos? It's understandable they lead with this because it's undoubtedly the main issue engaging football supporters up and down the country.

2. We can't judge anything from the game because the gypos were without several of their big hitters (and had to make do with other multi-million quid players). No Aguero (if you add Ozil and Walcott together they are only one tenth as good), no Kompany (statistically inferior to Merts last season), no Zabaleta (he'd have scored several goals for sure) and no Sagna or Lampard (who have never played a game for the gypos anyway - this is how badly they were missed).

The word is, be careful Arsenal fans because this match means nothing. Bigger tests are to come. This is handy advice because it's doubtful any Arsenal fans could have figured out by themselves that this encounter doesn't guarantee a title win. The stupid Arsenal fans spent most of their time enjoying a victory over a rival in the sunshine and watching new signings fit nicely into a smooth performance from the whole team. Thankfully the media have compensated for the lack of hysteria by manufacturing it and helpfully adding their word of caution. What would we do without them (if you exclude celebrating their demise)?

You forgot 3. Özil stank up the place and will doom us to relegation once back. Sloppy posting tbhtbftbstbsimho

[Power n Glory]

I was impressed with Sanogo's performance. He's just missing that goal to set him off. His all round play is very good and really helps keep our attacking moves flowing. We were very fluid in the first half and it looks like that combo may cause some damage for other teams. Makes good runs, can play in front of defenders to do the lay offs or run in behind. Could be a big season for him.

[Özim]

I was impressed with Sanogo's performance. He's just missing that goal to set him off.

That's kind of the problem with him, he's always missing that goal, he just seems incapable of scoring, I'm not sure how much use a forward who doesn't score is.

[Power n Glory]

That's kind of the problem with him, he's always missing that goal, he just seems incapable of scoring, I'm not sure how much use a forward who doesn't score is.

He needs to get it right. But he may just find his feet and then explode. It's not the first time he's lead the line and noticed the difference in our tempo. I think he should get a good run in the line up and see what happens. He's creating chances for others at least and we don't look at static.

[GP]

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[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

So we've got a striker that's very good but doesn't score.

:haha:

[Niall_Quinn]

http://giant.gfycat.com/UncomfortableRealBuck.gif

They were missing Sagna and Lampard, which explains that goal.