Arsenal vs Sunderland. 20th May. 19:45

[Marc Overmars]

Surely even with the flip flops on we'll be able to finish the job here and seal the 3rd place trophy?

2-0.

[AFC Leveller]

Arsenal 1-2 Wigan.

You get me?

[GP]

No. We are playing Sunderland.

[Injury Time]

Surely even with the flip flops on we'll be able to finish the job here and seal the 3rd place trophy?

2-0.
Talk of marriage and hopeless optimism MO :rose: :console:
All be shitting themselves as Sunderland will literally kill at least 3 of our players before the first yellow for them. Sanchez will sneeze and be sent off so will miss the final. 0-1 Defoe left testicle.

[AFC Leveller]

No. We are playing Sunderland.

We have history when it comes to home games against a relegation candidate and Sunderland will fancy their chances.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Since Sunderland were last promoted, their record at the emirates is lose, draw, lose, draw, lose, draw, lose

All of the draws have been 0-0 so if that pattern continues that's the result most likely this evening. Also bare in mind that Sunderland don't need to win, they only need a point to guarantee safety and given that we only need a point to pretty much get third it kind of suggests a result that suits both sides.

Don't know the last time Sunderland beat us at home in the league, the last time in any competition was 3-2 at Highbury in the Worthington cup in 2002.

[Niall_Quinn]

Since Sunderland were last promoted, their record at the emirates is lose, draw, lose, draw, lose, draw, lose

All of the draws have been 0-0 so if that pattern continues that's the result most likely this evening. Also bare in mind that Sunderland don't need to win, they only need a point to guarantee safety and given that we only need a point to pretty much get third it kind of suggests a result that suits both sides.

Don't know the last time Sunderland beat us at home in the league, the last time in any competition was 3-2 at Highbury in the Worthington cup in 2002.

You said "bare"

[rodders]

It is quite possible to lose this match, as Sunderland manager will out smart Arsene tactically. As normal we will have no answer when opposition decide to rough us up.

[Niall_Quinn]

A depressing 0-0. Then again, depends what team starts. Wenger might make a few changes so who knows how that will turn out?

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

http://www.brainlesstales.com/images/2013/Jul/bear-in-mind.jpg

You said "bare"

[Niall_Quinn]

www.brainlesstales.com%252Fimages%252F2013%252FJul %252Fbear-in-mind.jpg

You screwed up the IMG tag

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

That's what happens when you try and drop images on an iPhone and you're a half wit

[fakeyank]

Get the draw and help Newcastle get relegated. Despise those scums tbh..

[AFC Leveller]

0-1 Gomez pel.

[Master Splinter]

0-1 Gomez pel.

He's injured.

You :haha:.

[Master Splinter]

If we start well and score early, this will be the biggest home win of the season. 6-0.

If the same XI play again and we half-heartedly try to stroke it around their triple-decker at 4mph, then it will be a disgusting 2-1.

2-1 it is then.

[Munchies]

3-0 Arsenal :scarf:

[Master Splinter]

Arsenal XI: Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Ramsey, Cazorla, Wilshere, Ozil, Alexis, Giroud
Subs: Szczesny, Gabriel, Monreal, Coquelin, Flamini, Rosicky, Walcott

Sunderland XI: Pantilimon, Jones, van Aanholt, O'Shea (c), Coates, Cattermole, Larsson, Johnson, Graham, Defoe, Wickham
Subs: Rodwell, Fletcher, Reveillere, Giaccherini, Vergini, Buckley, Mannone

Ref: Anthony Fucking Taylor again

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Ramsey, Cazorla, Wilshere, Ozil, Alexis, Giroud


Theo's off them. Bizarre and ridiculous to not play him today unless he's actually injured.

[Munchies]

Can't see why Feo isn't starting

:wave:

[The Emirates Gallactico]

A shame. As I said in the other thread, I'd much rather keep him then get Sterling.

[Munchies]

Sterling in?

Feo out?

Not too fussed tbh :coffee:

[Marc Overmars]

Theo. :lol:

He's long gone.

I hope Ramsey isn't going to operate from the right again with Wheelchair back. I can only think Coq isn't playing with the cup final mind.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Sterling in?

Feo out?

Not too fussed tbh :coffee:

As it stands now, Theo's a better player than Sterling. Sterling may go on to become a better player but he may not either, especially with his horrible attitude.

Plus I thought we'd got past the stage of preferring kids with potential than established quality.


Theo. :lol:

He's long gone.

I hope Ramsey isn't going to operate from the right again with Wheelchair back. I can only think Coq isn't playing with the cup final mind.

There were some mumerings and hints recently that Theo was leaning towards signing a new contract but apparently not now. It probably was just people putting two and two together after his United goal/assist.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Thing is as well, Alexis looked exhausted on Sunday and had a really poor game ...... understably perhaps as he's played in nearly every game for us this season and run his legs off in all off them. He needed a break, especially with a cup final coming up.

Even excusing the contract shit, from a footballing point of view bring in Theo would be the right move. Just petty stuff from Wenger ........ this game is basically a dead rubber.

[Gooner23]

And surely it would make sense to rotate more with the cup final coming up? I'm sure he'll want to go full strength on Sunday as well.

[Marc Overmars]

How many alehouse tackles will Cattermole get away with before he's booked?

[adzzzbatch]

Dick looks like a right cunt.

[Marc Overmars]

Come on you Gunners!!!

[Master Splinter]

How many alehouse tackles will Cattermole get away with before he's booked?

Joint most bookings in a PL season so far with 14.

Will get away with 985 leg-breakers today.

[Munchies]

Won't be watching but COYG!

[Maestro]

come on lads, time to start defying the manager again and win

[adzzzbatch]

OOOOOOOO

[Maestro]

love Bellerin

[Master Splinter]

Excellent crossing from Bellerin so far, but no-one taking advantage of them

[Maestro]

how is Theo, Gabriel and Rosicky not starting this game????

[adzzzbatch]

I think Alexis needs to be rested at the weekend.

[Maestro]

Excellent crossing from Bellerin so far, but no-one taking advantage of them

watch him lose his place next season, as reward for doing a great job ......coq too once arteta is back next season

[Munchies]

Rosicky off in the summer?

Would be a season before his testimonial

[adzzzbatch]

shit crossing

[adzzzbatch]

They all look like they're on holiday.

[adzzzbatch]

Wilshere :doh:

[Marc Overmars]

Wheelchair. :doh:

Use your right foot.

[Master Splinter]

Wilshere :doh:.

[adzzzbatch]

defoe nearly scores :doh:

[Maestro]

gosh

[adzzzbatch]

I don't think they give a shit since they secured 4th.

[Maestro]

rambo booked

[adzzzbatch]

Ramsey booked for first foul :lol:

[Master Splinter]

Ramsey didn't even touch him.

[adzzzbatch]

FFS!!!!!!!

[Master Splinter]

Wilshere :doh:.

[Maestro]

fuck off and hit the target wheelchair

good break

[The Emirates Gallactico]

passing is too slow and intricate. Shades of Swansea here.

[adzzzbatch]

I can't wait until the cup final if we keep playing like this!

[adzzzbatch]

Cattermole first foul. not booked :rolleyes:

[adzzzbatch]

Alexis :doh:

[adzzzbatch]

Oh dear.....

[Maestro]

come on fellas, should be 2-0 up by now

[adzzzbatch]

Cattermole :pal:

[Maestro]

David Luiz is a virgin .....explains a lot

[adzzzbatch]

This is little bit dire.

[Marc Overmars]

Sunderland bus well and truly parked.

[adzzzbatch]

Fuck off gibbs

[Master Splinter]

Kieran Me.

[Marc Overmars]

Gibbs :unsure:

[Maestro]

fuck giroud, eye of the needle bullshit

[adzzzbatch]

:sleep:

[adzzzbatch]

Fuck off ozil

[Master Splinter]

Errzil :doh:.

[adzzzbatch]

oooooooo

[Master Splinter]

FFS.

Should be game over now.

[fakeyank]

We will start crossing the ball once we take Giroud off :rolleyes:

[Maestro]

tough take giroud, did well to get a shot off there ...

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Sigh ..... gonna be one of those nights.


David Luiz is a virgin .....explains a lot

Is that why PSG paid 50 million then?

[adzzzbatch]

toooooooo slow.


Fuck off ref

[adzzzbatch]

set up nicely for a sunderland goal this

[adzzzbatch]

Alexis :doh:

[Globalgunner]

This Ramsey and Wilshere duo doesn't work, never has probs never will.

[Maestro]

Sigh ..... gonna be one of those nights.



Is that why PSG paid 50 million then?

yep that too, and that naive so called defending he's an exponent of ...the stuff of virgins

[Master Splinter]

Sanchez needs some passing drills.

[Maestro]

this Juventus team is tough to score against

[Penguin]

Wengerball :sleep:

[adzzzbatch]

Cattermole still not booked........

[adzzzbatch]

way too slow

[adzzzbatch]

ozil fuck off!

[Marc Overmars]

Ozil :doh:

[Master Splinter]

Ozil needs some shooting drills.

[Maestro]

shooting drills for ozil and passing drills for sanchez .....tactics drills for wenget

[adzzzbatch]

they all need a kick up the arse!

[Maestro]

drills, drills, drills

[adzzzbatch]

mmmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhh

[Maestro]

kick up the arse drills for wenget

[Globalgunner]

Will we ever learn how to break defensive teams down?. Doesnt matter if is the County Durham FC or Sampdoria FC. We are just clueless.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Just switched on TV and I notice a 'blue bus' parked in front of Sunderland goal

[Penguin]

Shot on target :yippee:

[adzzzbatch]

This is shite.

[adzzzbatch]

wilshre :doh:

[Maestro]

break down defensive team drills

[Penguin]

Just switched on TV and I notice a 'blue bus' parked in front of Sunderland goal

And did you notice the red and white bus parked in front of that?

[Japan Shaking All Over]

11 attempts :doh:

[adzzzbatch]

boooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnng

[Maestro]

do we still have a manager at the club??

[Globalgunner]

This is shite.

This is Wengerball at its most impotent vein

[adzzzbatch]

whlsre :doh:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

And did you notice the red and white bus parked in front of that?

:good:

[Penguin]

Jack :lol:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Shit.,...I turned over from Mafia Amish to watch this....!!!!?

[Munchies]

Arsenal need a draw to get 3rd and Sunderland need a draw to stay up. Who can guess what the result will be tonight?

[Globalgunner]

It would be nice if the man in charge of this team took either Ramsey or Wilshere off at HT and intoduced Theo

[Power n Glory]

Comical stuff. Just stepped in to see the line up and it's unbelievable. This is why Wenger is a liability. Cazorla, Sanchez and Giroud looked like they needed a rest and can't believe he has all 3 starting.

[adzzzbatch]

fuck this shit I'm going to take the dog for a walk.

[Maestro]

HT 0-0 against Juventus at home, no shame in that

[The Emirates Gallactico]

FFS how can such talented players pass so slowly?

[Kano]

Just get the ball wide for crying out loud.

[Marc Overmars]

That was shite.

Flip flops and a parked bus.

[Gooner23]

Trying to walk it in, crap. Giroud killing us and too many players look knackered when we could have easily freshened up the team more. Wenget at his worst.

Forgot how much of a cheat Anthony Taylor is as well.

[Gooner23]

Still think we'll win this comfortably, Sunderland are awful going forwards and all over the place defensively despite trying to park the bus. As soon as we sort our shit out the goals will come.

[rodders]

All the makings of another Swansea!!!!.

[AFC Leveller]

We lack width and precision, Wilshere, Ramsey, Ozil and giroud all getting I. Each other's way. Sunderland are Shite btw and not o. Swansea's level in terms of discipline and counter attack.

Bring on theo, there is so much space down our right.
Gonna lose this 0-1

[Munchies]

All it will take Villa is one long ball to Benteke to beat this shower of shit

[Maestro]

We lack width and precision, Wilshere, Ramsey, Ozil and giroud all getting I. Each other's way. Sunderland are Shite btw and not o. Swansea's level in terms of discipline and counter attack.

Bring on theo, there is so much space down our right.
Gonna lose this 0-1

are you at the game, and are you pissed?

[rodders]

We lack width and precision, Wilshere, Ramsey, Ozil and giroud all getting I. Each other's way. Sunderland are Shite btw and not o. Swansea's level in terms of discipline and counter attack.

Bring on theo, there is so much space down our right.
Gonna lose this 0-1

You can see it coming can"t you?

[The Emirates Gallactico]

We pass so slowly and it allows them to park 8 men in front of the box which we can't get pass. We shift it side to side and eventually we either lose it or one of the FB's puts in a shit ball in. Rinse and repeat. Shades of the bad days.

Combine that with some bad touches and poor finishing at critical times and there you have it. No excuse for not bringing on Theo at HT.

[Munchies]

'WHEN HE HAS A PLAN, WE BACK HIM, WHEN HE DOESN'T......WE KEEP QUIET'

Still remember him saying that :haha:

[Niall_Quinn]

The result tonight, the form of the players, the tactics of the manager, momentum, pride, entertainment for the fans, all meaningless. We have already qualified for the CL.

[fakeyank]

This half alone is reason enough for us to offer Wenger another 3 year contract extension. Genius!

[AFC Leveller]

are you at the game, and are you pissed?

No. A bit.

[AFC Leveller]

Also, Gibbs is such a nothing player. Doesn't do shit, scared to shoot, scared to take his man on, scared to do anything.

[Gooner23]

Advocaat reacts to poor first half by making changes.

Wenger watches it and continues to sit on his arse.

[Niall_Quinn]

Advocaat reacts to poor first half by making changes.

Wenger watches it and continues to sit on his arse.

Subs on 72 mins :good:

[Marc Overmars]

Wake up FFS

[AFC Leveller]

Sunderland are battering us lol. Two really good chances.

[Globalgunner]

Only 1 team look like winning it now

[Munchies]

Wenger would do the same shit if the title was on the line

[Maestro]

it would be funny if it wasn't so predictable

[fakeyank]

Bring on Theo for one of our 9 CAM's..

[Gooner23]

Get Rosicky on for Alexis, we need more no. 10s on the pitch. Four isn't enough.

[Power n Glory]

it would be funny if it wasn't so predictable

No, that's what makes it funny! The predicatability of it all. I'd be tearing my hair out if I didn't see this coming.

[Globalgunner]

No, that's what makes it funny! The predicatability of it all. I'd be tearing my hair out if I didn't see this coming.

It all makes sense to 1 man

[AFC Leveller]

Good save pantilon

[Gooner23]

Better

[Master Splinter]

Bellerin should have at least 3 assists to his name.

[Maestro]

No, that's what makes it funny! The predicatability of it all. I'd be tearing my hair out if I didn't see this coming.

yeah you're right, it all gets so confusing after 10 years

so finally we go direct and add real pace, width and intent then we look threatening finally after 60 minutes ...so WTF is wenget paid for? ...and where is Letters to defend his dad

[Marc Overmars]

Jesus Christ

[AFC Leveller]

yeah you're right, it all gets so confusing after 10 years

so finally we go direct and add real pace, width and intent then we look threatening finally after 60 minutes ...so WTF is wenget paid for? ...and where is Letters to defend his dad

I don't think he watches these days.

[Maestro]

some very quiet and meek arsenal fans in the away section kkkk

[Maestro]

I don't think he watches these days.

i think we can tell from the wenget monologues he keeps spitting out

[The Emirates Gallactico]

jesus wept

[Power n Glory]

It all makes sense to 1 man

2 if you count Letters!

[adzzzbatch]

back from walk, still 0-0 :haha:

[Kano]

At least it's entertaining now I guess.

[Maestro]

are the subs due yet, what does the computer say?

[Penguin]

Theo getting ready for his 6 minute warm up

[Niall_Quinn]

I hacked Wenger's computer and planted a virus that will cause early substitutions.

[Penguin]

back from walk, still 0-0 :haha:

Your walk was probably a lot more exciting

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Jack off, Theo on.

[AFC Leveller]

Another Swansea is coming...

[adzzzbatch]

FUCKING HELL!!!!!

[Penguin]

The right sub, but should have happened a long, long time ago.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Jesus Wept ..... they nearly score. They should have scored.

[Maestro]

I hacked Wenger's computer and planted a virus that will cause early substitutions.

even the virus you planted could only speed up the subs by 3 mins, wenget computer impenetrable

[adzzzbatch]

we should be 0-1

[Marc Overmars]

All the makings of the Swansea defeat last week.

[Globalgunner]

If Sunderland weren`t so shit wed be 0-3 down

[Maestro]

The right sub, but should have happened a long, long time ago.

should have started the game you mean

[Penguin]

He was offside anyway

[The Emirates Gallactico]

All the makings of the Swansea defeat last week.

And Wenger uses the same accident excuse again. :rolleyes:

[AFC Leveller]

All the makings of the Swansea defeat last week.
Nit enough time in between the two games to learn from the first defeat

[adzzzbatch]

toothless shit!

[The Emirates Gallactico]

This is the same team that Palace and Villa put four against at home. :doh:

[Maestro]

This is the same team that Palace and Villa put four against at home. :doh:

...and here was me thinking we're playing Juve

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Off the line!!!

THIS IS WHY THEO SHOULD HAVE PLAYED FROM THE START! ONLY ONE TO RUN BEHIND!

[adzzzbatch]

has Cattermole been booked yet?

[AFC Leveller]

Cattermole's 8th foul.
No card.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

gOD SAKE OFF THE CROSSBAR NOW

[adzzzbatch]

fuck off cazorla

[Marc Overmars]

What is this game?

[AFC Leveller]

Ball won't go in today.

[adzzzbatch]

What is this game?

shit

[Maestro]

it is taking some serious discipline and self-respect on my part, to resist chucking some rancid and vile insults at wenget right now

[adzzzbatch]

We'll lose the FA Cup at this rate.

[fakeyank]

Bring Rosicky on!

[adzzzbatch]

tip tap tippy tap

[adzzzbatch]

fuck off alexis

[adzzzbatch]

Larson time wasting :rolleyes:

[Penguin]

Is Giroud even on the pitch?

Even the ref has seen more of the ball this half <_<

[adzzzbatch]

Sky are really getting behind sunderland

[Power n Glory]

We're afraid to take it wide because if they hit us on the break one more time, they might just get lucky.

[Power n Glory]

Sky are really getting behind sunderland

I don't blame them! :lol:

[AFC Leveller]

Early goal is always key in these games. Opposition teams know we can be easily frustrated and it is working tonight again.

[adzzzbatch]

limps off sprints back on :lol: cunt

[The Emirates Gallactico]

10 mins left to salvage something

[Globalgunner]

Don`t actually begrudge Sunderland a point now, but we are really dire. Easiest team in the world to defend against.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Early goal is always key in these games. Opposition teams know we can be easily frustrated and it is working tonight again.

That and not playing 9 fucking CAM's!!!

[adzzzbatch]

Alexis has been very very poor tonight

[Master Splinter]

Ozil taken off! :faint:

[adzzzbatch]

rosicky :doh:

[AFC Leveller]

Teams have seen Chelsea and Swansea frustrate us and have started to do the same.

Wenger has no answers.

[Marc Overmars]

This game is just :doh:

[fakeyank]

This is why you play Rosicky and direct players, and the tippy tappy fucks

[adzzzbatch]

it's got 0-1 written all over it.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Us. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Ramsey shot, Pants saves.

[adzzzbatch]

Arsenal :haha:

[Maestro]

This is why you play Rosicky and direct players, and the tippy tappy fucks

direct players like theo and rosicky who are tailor made for this type of game are barred by wenget ...you wonder sometimes

[adzzzbatch]

fucking awful

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Pants saves from Theo. Fuck sake.

[adzzzbatch]

they'll lose 8-0 to chelski

[AFC Leveller]

Fuck, these gk keep having their best games,

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Ramsey loses his mind.

[adzzzbatch]

Ramsey :doh:

[Globalgunner]

Where is Wes Brown when you need him?

[AFC Leveller]

Fuck. This is shit.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Why didn't we play Theo from the start. :doh:

[adzzzbatch]

:ilt:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Oh Gibbs you dickhead.

[adzzzbatch]

gibbs FUCK OFF

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Three added minutes. :lol:

[Master Splinter]

3 minutes?

Absolute joke. Corruption in plain sight.

[adzzzbatch]

FUCK. THIS. SHIT.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

A minute to go to salvage something from their useless lives.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Get it in the mixer!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

0-0 FT. Well done Arsenal, another stunning performance.

[adzzzbatch]

CUNTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maestro]

well done sunderland

[Master Splinter]

Seriously though, how the fuck were only 3 minutes added on?

[fakeyank]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/10/27/article-1324328-0BCC3163000005DC-996_634x420.jpg

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Oh well. Nice to see the Sunderland fans celebrate though.

They defended amazingly tonight.

[Penguin]

How many games have we failed to score in this season? With the squad we have?

Wenger :pal: :haha:

[Marc Overmars]

We smell of poo.

[Power n Glory]

Seriously though, how the fuck were only 3 minutes added on?

Seemed about right. Did anyone go down injured? Ball was in play a lot and not much stop and start.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Yeah I didn't really have a problem with 3 mins either. There wasn't that much time wasted.


We also probably could have had 10 mins more and we'd still fail to score. It wasn't the reason why we didn't win tonight.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Seriously though, how the fuck were only 3 minutes added on?

We decided not to score, that would've added time on tbf.

[Marc Overmars]

Villa would have taken us apart on the counter tonight.

[Gooner23]

Yeah that's what I was thinking, in games like that Merts becomes a real liability as he can't defend against teams on the counter.

[rodders]

Convinced we will lose Cup Final after this rubbish.Wenger clueless tactically.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Since Sunderland were last promoted, their record at the emirates is lose, draw, lose, draw, lose, draw, lose

All of the draws have been 0-0 so if that pattern continues that's the result most likely this evening. Also bare in mind that Sunderland don't need to win, they only need a point to guarantee safety and given that we only need a point to pretty much get third it kind of suggests a result that suits both sides.

Making no claim to clairvoyance, just seemed an obvious result...given the pattern i mentioned, given that Sunderland prior to tonight had claimed 10 0-0 draws and given that we are going through a goal drought