Match Reaction vs Man City (away).

[Özim]

Wilshere better than Cesc, I think you have selective memory my friend, Cesc played 13 less games and yet has 5 more assists and 7 more goals (and this was a long way from a good season for him, in a good season he could almost double those figures).

Yes exactly it was Marseille who were out of the competition and lost every single game, hardly anything amazing. As for his quality, as I said I think he's somewhat overrated, he's got some talent but he's not superstar material, he's not even good enough to be 1st choice at the moment IMO.

He's been terrible in a number of matches where he gives away simple passes (that's very rare for top class players) and tracks back poorly or puts in a wreckess tackle. Shouldn't be in the team IMO, don't care if he needs games that's not our problem, the team comes first not Jack Wilshere, he's a bit of a liability at the moment with his lack of discipline on the pitch.

Don't compare him to Ozil, he's on a different level on that score, with the stuff he gets up to outside football.

[Grebbo]

Don't compare him to Ozil, he's on a different level on that score, with the stuff he gets up to outside football.

Really?

[Özim]

Really?

I'm not just talking about the smoking either tbh.

[Grebbo]

I'm not just talking about the smoking either tbh.

So what else then? Shagging slags? Scuffles outside nightclubs?

They're all at it.

[selassie]

Still really disappointed with yesterdays result and performance. It's not that I expected us to get anything out of the game but I really didn't like the way we practically handed them goals on a plate. Defensively we were all over the place, the team shape was wrong, we didn't defend from the front for a start.

Not sure if it is me but I really concerned about the way we have pretty much failed the first big set of games, we have failed miserably too what with yesterday's defeat and the second half horror show at Napoli.

Monday's game against Chelsea now takes on a huge meaning, anything less than a win and I fear our season will start to unravel as we have Newcastle away after them.

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

So what else then? Shagging slags? Scuffles outside nightclubs?

They're all at it.

Why is that even an issue, lol....

Putting aside moral integrity for a minute.

[-Xs-]

Yes

It has the hallmarks of a traditional November collapse (except a month later mind)

Meh, it was always going to be a hard run of games, and there have a been a few things (playing away midweek a day later, the usual shit ref, Wumger reverting to type) which have contributed to the dip.

If we can recoup over these days, get our heads back to that winners mentality, and really put the sword to Chelsea then we may still finish xmas top of the league.

We are better than we were, but there is still a way to go. Still shouldn't be conceding 6 though...

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

I rather hopelessly predicted us to win 3-2...but that was based on an idea that we defend much better these days and are capable of conceding possession whilst holding the opponents off at bay. The officiating was questionable at times (linesman!) and Koscielny going off didn't exactly help as he has been a key part of our defensive stability.

I also think rather than our ability or inability as it were to thwart City's attacks early, I thought we suffered from not being able to keep the ball in midfield. For that reason Flamini over Arteta, even against attacks like City's is not the no brainer some suggest because when he is on his game, Arteta is a crucial part in dictating AND maintaining our passing rhythm.

Like a few have suggested I am ever so slightly worried about our lack of control in midfield of late and I think we need to start asserting ourselves a little more there.

We shouldn't forget that November for us is typically woeful and in terms of position we came out of that month this season is good shape. We are now approaching Christmas with a slender lead, but a lead it is, so it is not too bad. If the manager is wise, he will heed the signs and not waste the transfer window looming. Usually we use it to find something to secure 4th....this time let's use it to secure a push for the title. For that reason (and I have stated it more times than I care to recall) whatever transfer plans we had/have for next summer, we should consider bringing them forward to January if it is remotely possible.

[Grebbo]

Why is that even an issue, lol....

Putting aside moral integrity for a minute.

I don't think it is, young guy wilth money and fame should be making the most of it.

Don't think there's much wrong with the occasional smoke either. Can't be any worse than walking through London's traffic.

[Özim]

Why is that even an issue, lol....

Putting aside moral integrity for a minute.

Knob rot and other STI's.