Match Reaction v Olympiacos

Smudger said (three times) expectations have been lowered. He's right.

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Originally Posted by Joker

Garbage performance in the first half. We improved somewhat in the second but against a better side we would definitely have lost. Wenger will undoubtedly use this result as a way to deflect criticism away from him, claiming we've turned the corner. Moreover, the "in Wenger we trust" brigade will return believing they've been vindicated. But make no mistake, this is a very poor Arsenal squad at the moment, and against higher quality opposition we will be found out.

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this was you earlier

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I'd praise the team because given the players we have playing today, to be able to get a win will be quite an achievement.

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you always want to moan dont you you can never be happy with an arsenal win

A win is a win.Hope oxoface starts the next game.

Awful first half, improved 2nd.

In the context of the group, a very important 3 points. I think we face a real fight to get out of this group and it wouldn't surprise me if it goes right down to the final day.

Less said about the performance the better. That level of showing is becoming the norm these days. I was always the first to moan at the Cesc-led team but I must admit I'd take them over this lot any day of the week.

We're very average right now and my only hope is that quietly picking up results like this will help them grow in confidence.

Spurs must be pretty confident for Sunday.

Per looks so bad on the ball but is a very good defender. Thats what we need at the back.. pity he has to play in a terrible defensive system and incompetent pricks like Kos, DJ and Squid..

Anyway good win to have.. OAC looked great! :scarf:

Shit scared about the Spurs game.. with a defense like that, we will be odds on favorites to get a hiding!!

SHkjhskjfhdskjfny and Oxlade interview on SS2

Oxocube is a slightly better orator than say...Agbonlahor.

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Originally Posted by ollie the optimist

this was you earlier

you always want to moan dont you you can never be happy with an arsenal win

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The first half was absolutely pathetic, misplaced passes, awful defending and no one taking control of the game. The second half was decent, but if we play like we did in the first 45 minutes at WHL we'll get stuffed.

Much better defensively second half, change of formation to 4411 it seemed

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Originally Posted by Syn

A win is a win.Hope oxoface starts the next game.

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Yep, his energy and raw talent and Arteta's Everton mindset and work ethic are really entertaining to watch. Something to look forward to until they learn the Arsenal way.

Oxo being interviewed now, he can speak English! Proper sentences and everything. Impressed so far.