Match Reaction v Reading

[Olivier's xmas twist]

We saw the same old frailties again in the 2nd half. We looked comfortable, then one brain fart and suddenly the opposition appear as if they could get in behind the defence at every opportunity. This has happened so many times over the last 5 years and cost us so many points. I don't understand why we always seem to drop off the pace when in the lead, and are content to just pass it amongst ourselves. We've been bitten in the arse so often when employing that tactic you'd think Wenger would have learnt by now (obviously not).

Another thing to note is that Reading changed formation in the second half and went to a 4-5-1. If they started that way rather than with the naive 4-4-2, it would have much harder.

Overall, not convincing IMO. Yes, we scored 5 very good goals, but the way we almost let them back into the game doesn't bode well against better teams. On the bright side, Cazorla was excellent and Walcott did a great job up front, hopefully he continues there until he leaves in January.

Tbf Jack slippef for their 1st goal, no tactic was going to change that.

[GP]

Tbf Jack slippef for their 1st goal, no tactic was going to change that.

Mmm, Individual mistake and a slip. One of those things.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Mmm, Individual mistake and a slip. One of those things.

Yep. I enjoyed the game anyways. Not saying we can't improve but won't be glum like some tbh.

[Cripps_orig]

Tbf Jack slippef for their 1st goal, no tactic was going to change that.

He wouldnt have got the ball anyway

[GP]

Theo was fine today.

Not great, but not terrible either. Needs to be a bit more clinical, though.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Theo was fine today.

Not great, but not terrible either. Needs to be a bit more clinical, though.

Spot on. He was not Brilliant he was fine.

[Kano]

Spot on. He was not Brilliant he was fine.

his movement did create a lot of space and stretch their defence by pushing them deeper. the most promising thing was the movement between the front 5 who were switching positions with ease. shite opposition of course but good habits to develop.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

his movement did create a lot of space and stretch their defence by pushing them deeper. the most promising thing was the movement between the front 5 who were switching positions with ease. shite opposition of course but good habits to develop.

True, like i said he did well but was not world class today. No one can say he was poor.

[Kano]

True, like i said he did well but was not world class today. No one can say he was poor.

definitely deserves another shot there against wigan although you never know what plan wenger has up his sleeve next.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Cazorla has nearly had his best goalscoring season already.

Premier League indeed.