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I think we had something to prove today, we've lost our best player and the best way to get over that would have been a good performance with a few goals to get the confidence up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
Didn't create enough IMO. Not the end of the world, but disappointing nonetheless.
Bright sparks:
Jenkinson put in about ¾ crunching tackles (like he did in pre-season), and seems to play with a lot of spirit in defending and attacking, if he sorts his positioning out then he’s not as bad as generally thought.
Likewise Gibbs with the crunching tackles and attitude defending and attacking, he was decent.
Cazorla was rusty and shackled by Cattermole, seemed a bit tired with some stray passes, but he also put in some smart passes and through balls and improved as the game went on
Arshavin and Ramsey made an effort to drive things forward when they came on, not always successful but some good bits from them. In fact Ramsey looks as lively as he did at the Olympics and Arshavin looks slimmer.
As for the game, same 2nd half as the 1st, as if nothing was done to change things:
Moving the ball too slowly and easy to defend against – CHECK
Minimal movement off the ball in terms of making runs, finding space, passing and moving, all resulting in mostly static play and easy to defend against – CHECK
Lack of urgency, desire, winning spirit – CHECK
You’d think these were things the manager would have sorted out tactically and "motivationally" but predictably things continued as if there were no problems.
Just be thankful the ****s turned up, they still haven't found a way to wriggle out of that contractual obligation.
Yeah we did have a point to prove today and it was a shame we didn't respond, early days though and I'm sure we have a little bit more transfer activity to do before the end of the month.Quote:
Originally Posted by ItsMe
Meh, I find it hard to give much of a shit anymore though.
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Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm
like i said our rivals lost today so i can take comfort from that in the battle for 4th.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
Doesn't look like much has changed. Expect these type of performances throughout the season. We are so vulnerable to the counter-attack it is unbelievable and against better opposition they are going to punish us. Losing VP and Song has reduced our attacking potency, it is clear despite the good signings made so far, that some reinforcements are still needed.
I think this may be the case. One upfron doesnt work...also I dont know why he didnt play the starting 11 that played in Germany? Obviously OX is injured but Giroud, Podolski and Cazorla should have been playing together. Maybe Gervinho would have had to come off the bench, but the last performance in pre season was positive, Wenger should have continued with the same attacking players at least. Giroud as some super sub is not the way forward.Quote:
Originally Posted by fakeyank
WTF is Ramsey doing still at the club?? Please, please, please Jack get fit ASAP.
We really need some good crosses into the box. From the left, I believe we only had one cross in! That is just inexcusable especially when the other team has 10 men behind the ball. You need to get the ball in the air and create some confusion... we NEED to play Theo and another striker up front against shit kicking teams like Sunderland. We have had NO success playing this crappy system of one striker... time to revert back to what served us well.
We have made a shitload of changes so it will take time to gel. Our focus needs to be on building up an understanding as quickly as possible to consolidate a high league position while paying greater attention to the cups once they start up
I have not seen the match as I'm on my hols so can't comment on.the performance but things could be worse, we could be Scouse!
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