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02-11-2013, 08:50 PM
McNamara That Ghost...

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Originally Posted by Marc Overmars

Thought I'd have a browse on RAWK.

I read we would be the worst champions ever as we are that bad. Apparently.

That Killer Heels has a potty mouth.
02-11-2013, 08:50 PM
milla

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Originally Posted by Syn

Think the coutinho substitution at HT probably benefitted us. I was wonder before the game how they might fit him in against the good teams and I still think having Sturridge, Coutinho and Suarez will leave them very open. Henderson and Lucas are more defensively able players so sacrificing one there would mean better midfield can walk through. And their CBs aren't great so not having 3 at the back seemed to allow us much more space. Giroud could've got us out of sight if he was cleverer in a couple of situations. That said they'll probably give the neutral more entertaining matches at least for the big games.

Their best option is to take Sturridge to the left/right and Coutinho behind Suarez (in 4-3-3 formation). Sturridge is fast, he can easily adapt to wide forward role. :coffee:
02-11-2013, 08:51 PM
Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie

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Originally Posted by Marc Overmars

Thought I'd have a browse on RAWK.

I read we would be the worst champions ever as we are that bad. Apparently.

Worst champions ever (premier league wise) had to be Man United in 2011, managed five wins away from home all season....testament to another big missed opportunity for us.
02-11-2013, 08:53 PM
Marc Overmars

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Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost...

That Killer Heels has a potty mouth.

They seem to lose their rag over the slightest bit of a praise that may come our way. Weird.
02-11-2013, 08:54 PM
Xhaka Can’t

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Originally Posted by The Emirates Gallactico

We have an injury decimated squad that's exhausted after playing six more matches than our opponents this season, who because of no European football this season (lol) are a lot more fresher than us and have the most in form striker in the league ........ and despite that it was fairly comfortable. I think with our full squad and fully rested it could have been a lot more embarassing for Liverpool.

Early to make predict any think for sure but I think Liverpool will be lucky to scrape top four. Their midfield and defence look lightweight - they can't keep relying on SAS to bail them out.

Fantastic win but we really need the cavarly to return sharpish. We can't keep up this level, two games every week. Pods, Theo and The Ox are meant to be back for Man Utd? And how long is Jack out for?

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Originally Posted by Master Splinter

The only time they've beaten us recently was when we had Frimpong playing because everyone was dead and he was sent off.

They are literally our bitches, yes.

That unfortunately coincided with me bringing along my Liverpool supporting mate who is unbearable at the best of times.
02-11-2013, 08:55 PM
Özim

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Originally Posted by AKBapologist

We need them for Dortmund ideally tbhf.

And zim proving once again he knows fuck all about football.

:console:
02-11-2013, 08:56 PM
Syn

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Originally Posted by milla

Their best option is to take Sturridge to the left/right and Coutinho behind Suarez (in 4-3-3 formation). Sturridge is fast, he can easily adapt to wide forward role. :coffee:

He'd need to track back a helluva lot more if they're going to allow Coutinho the role we give to Ozil. I love Ozil but he's worse than Arshavin at that stuff. Should be interesting to see how they take this. This would've been a massive dent in confidence, we would've been dead for the 2 matches coming up if we had lost our advantage in the league.

Also, not enough talk of that Ramsey strike. Last year that was sailing over the bar. Really hope the bookies don't find out the 'Ramsey last goalscorer' scam. 9/1....easy money.
02-11-2013, 09:01 PM
Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie

I wonder what odds you would have got for Aaron Ramsey being our top scorer this season back in July.....certainly not implausible is it.
02-11-2013, 09:03 PM
Munchies

@MesutOzil1088

That was Football in formula 1 speed. It's wonderful to be a gunner. Thanks all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwU_CE_LKnw
02-11-2013, 09:04 PM
Munchies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTDFZ3tmYEU
02-11-2013, 09:05 PM
milla

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Originally Posted by Syn

He'd need to track back a helluva lot more if they're going to allow Coutinho the role we give to Ozil. I love Ozil but he's worse than Arshavin at that stuff. Should be interesting to see how they take this. This would've been a massive dent in confidence, we would've been dead for the 2 matches coming up if we had lost our advantage in the league.

Also, not enough talk of that Ramsey strike. Last year that was sailing over the bar. Really hope the bookies don't find out the 'Ramsey last goalscorer' scam. 9/1....easy money.

Hence why Ozil drift wide a lot. Despite starting behind Bif, Ozil would drift to wide area to allow defensively disciplined Rozza/Jack take over the midfield area. :coffee:
02-11-2013, 09:11 PM
torontogooner

I want the PL title. I don't care about the CL.

Will be in London for the game against Southampton and have tickets.

:scarf::scarf:
02-11-2013, 09:12 PM
Darknight02

I really wish we hadn't lost Rosicky to injury for so many years. He gives us something no other player in our teams does with how fast his passing and play is.
02-11-2013, 09:15 PM
LDG

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Originally Posted by torontogooner

I want the PL title. I don't care about the CL.

Will be in London for the game against Southampton and have tickets.

:scarf::scarf:

Pins :bow:

See you there!
02-11-2013, 09:15 PM
Edinburgh Gooner

Chuffed that I decided to watch that. Best game i've seen for a long time. Time fir suarez to come home
02-11-2013, 09:18 PM
Marc Overmars

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Originally Posted by Darknight02

I really wish we hadn't lost Rosicky to injury for so many years. He gives us something no other player in our teams does with how fast his passing and play is.

It's great how the injuries haven't affected his style of play.

33 but plays like he's 23.
02-11-2013, 09:31 PM
milla

Look forward to see what Hansen got to say on MOTD tonight. :lol:
02-11-2013, 09:33 PM
milla

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Originally Posted by Marc Overmars

It's great how the injuries haven't affected his style of play.

33 but plays like he's 23.

He is 32 mate, still has a good few years left in him. Definitely a starter but don't play him for a full 90 minutes like SAF did with Giggs. :coffee:
02-11-2013, 09:36 PM
milla

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-t...nagoesatit.gif

Sagan :clap:
02-11-2013, 09:38 PM
GP

Coutinho has the worst hair I've ever seen.

And that includes Chamakh.
02-11-2013, 09:42 PM
Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie

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Originally Posted by milla

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-t...nagoesatit.gif

Sagan :clap:

Hmm Suarez of all people trying to diffuse the situation
02-11-2013, 10:40 PM
BOBN

That went textbookly. They have zero good midfielders, we have many. And we'd do the same to United too if they play Carrick-Felliani in a 2.
02-11-2013, 10:45 PM
Power n Glory

That's a heck of a result and performance. The Dortmund game and Crystal Palace games had me slightly worried. Would November be the start of the implode I thought. We never usually bounce back with a performance after disappointment and sluggish games but we sure did this time.

So glad to see Cazorla back! Rosicky, Cazorla and Ozil on the same pitch...it's something special and they've only just started!

Aaron Ramsey!!! The kid is a beast! Fantastic result.
02-11-2013, 10:47 PM
hymppi

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Originally Posted by Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie

Hmm Suarez of all people trying to diffuse the situation

You should have got the gif with BFG attending.
02-11-2013, 10:52 PM
BOBN

But we need a new striker to "compete" with Giroud. Hes just not top top.
02-11-2013, 10:54 PM
Ralpheroo72

Great win, Rambo continues to defy logic! One negative, Stewart Robson commentating on Arsenal games..... I want to put my fist through the TV!!! What a sad bitter f$&k! Has nothing good to say, he's just a toxic ex player.
02-11-2013, 11:02 PM
Ralpheroo72

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Originally Posted by milla

He is 32 mate, still has a good few years left in him. Definitely a starter but don't play him for a full 90 minutes like SAF did with Giggs. :coffee:

Date of birth 4/10/80 makes him 33. At 33, he is still better than anything they had in midfield today!
02-11-2013, 11:15 PM
GP

We are gonna take utd to the fuckin cleaners.
02-11-2013, 11:22 PM
milla

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Originally Posted by Ralpheroo72

Date of birth 4/10/80 makes him 33. At 33, he is still better than anything they had in midfield today!

Me :doh:
02-11-2013, 11:42 PM
Power n Glory

Rosicky is one of my favourite players. Brings so much to the team. If it wasn't for his injury record, I'd start him every game.
02-11-2013, 11:45 PM
Marc Overmars

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Originally Posted by GayPete

We are gonna take utd to the fuckin cleaners.

It's weird going to Old Trafford confident of a result.

Although maybe they'll bring Fergie out of retirement for this one.
03-11-2013, 12:01 AM
arsenalunbeatables

Impressive display all round, from front to back. Thought Szcz was really good today, mopped up a lot and always looked confident - just that one idiot cock-up near the end. The ball as always was magnetically attracted to Mert's head, and somehow we now inspire a bit of confidence when defending corners. Thought Gibbs was impressive going forward, also.

Doesn't have the hustle and bustle of Flam but Arteta was very solid, and with Ramsey and Ozil in midfield we just overran them in the end. The energy levels Rosicky bought were incredible too, if he stays fit he can really add something important to the side this season. Giroud once again good, even when he isn't posing a huge goal threat just links up with the midfield so well, always offers an option and his control in holding up the ball has been superb.

Cazorla was the best player on the park for me. Dangerous going forward, linked up beautifully and I was really impressed with the way he tracked back. More than a couple of times he was the first of our attacking midfield quartet who was back to help, and while not being the best defender in terms of technical ability that desperation to get back is a little bit of an indicator of the change of attitude we've seen in the side over the last 6 or so months.

If it wasn't for Santi's goal I thought Sagna would have been man of the match. He never looked like losing out in a one-on-one situation, his positioning was almost always spot on and did some great things for the team including the yellow card. He is also delivering some top balls and providing us with some guilt-edged opportunities. Getting back to being to best RB in the league after that run out of the side.
03-11-2013, 12:06 AM
Syn

Really no idea what to expect from that game. Which is nice, because in recent years we've known exactly what's going to happen when Arsenal go to Old Trafford. Think it'll be a more difficult game than today's, but if our midfield can still run full pelt for 95 mins after being given the run around by Dortmund then it should be fine.
03-11-2013, 12:28 AM
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon

When do we start to believe ?
03-11-2013, 12:32 AM
Munchies

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Originally Posted by She Wore A Yellow Ribbon

When do we start to believe ?

March :good:
03-11-2013, 12:34 AM
Munchies

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Originally Posted by Syn

Really no idea what to expect from that game. Which is nice, because in recent years we've known exactly what's going to happen when Arsenal go to Old Trafford. Think it'll be a more difficult game than today's, but if our midfield can still run full pelt for 95 mins after being given the run around by Dortmund then it should be fine.

Yeah, thats one thing about our thin squad. Do United play away aswell in the champs league during the week ? But we will have , hopefully, Flamini/Gnabry/Walcott/Podolski all back for the United game, although they'll be short of match fitness but will have trained for a bit.
03-11-2013, 12:49 AM
Bumble

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Originally Posted by Munchies

March :good:

May!
03-11-2013, 01:41 AM
fakeyank

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Originally Posted by LDG

Pins :bow:

See you there!

See you there! :scarf:
03-11-2013, 06:05 AM
Thierrymon

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Originally Posted by milla

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-t...nagoesatit.gif

Sagan :clap:

Must have been watching Lauren. He was always great at intimidating opposition players. Loved when he used to crunch a player then stand over them.
03-11-2013, 07:33 AM
AFC Leveller

Convincing win.

I always say that the reasons we always lose the big games is cos we make the first mistake and fail to take our chances. Yesterday we did the opposite, kept our nerve and got the crucial first goal and it made it really difficult for Liverpool to get back into it. Giroud lead the line really well, won about 95% of balls to him and could have had a couple of goals as well. Arteta was tidy and efficient, broke up play and won the ball cleanly all game. Ramsey's goal was excellent and overdue. He found himself in good shooting positions time and again but always went for the fancy flick or one two when he should have shot.

Kos again dominates a world calss striker, Mert was his usual calm self. full backs were also good, didnt get caught out of position which was nice.

Suarez for them for always dangerous, such a lovely player the way he creates chances for himself. Would be a beast of a signing.

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