Still struggling to understand the level of Zin worship, yes he can be good but also he fucked up loads of times today and each time it's when not just him but other Arsenal players are out of position, so it puts us in a messOriginally Posted by HCZ_Reborn
A 6 for me
I agree to an extent. I didnt think it was his best first half but in that last 20 minutes, he was outstanding. He controlled the midfield and helped keep the pressure on united.
He did the same last week against spurs. Slotted into the midfield and dominated.
Tbf arsenal today in our defensive third seemed shaky & hesitant unlike last week. But i thought in the last 20 minutes, Zinchenko was outstanding
He was a bit scruffy at times but the same could be said for many today. I believe United are the best team we’ve faced this season because we didn’t look anywhere near as polished as we usually do. That was down to their pressing and midfield.
No doubting his ability though. I think he’s a pretty unique player and it was a masterstroke signing him. Clearly a huge leader too, just embodies everything you want from a player mentally.
@ )Ollie / MO
Yeah sure I realise what he does well and having the winner's memtality is definitely important, he just needs to tighten it up a bit
Anyway great result today, the stadium atmosphere was amazing
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No doubt, our Rookie has built an unrecognisable team, though some have always insisted the ingredients were their, you've got to give the Chef his praise for what he's been able to turnout.
I think it was you who highlighted last season how rarely we came back once we went behind.
Now we seem to be able to get over the setback and beat teams.
From past experience you just get a feeling about a title winning side and I’m starting to feel that. City could go mental and win 12 games in a row and blitz us, they have that in them. But we have added some strength in depth in this window, they look in the mood and we have a real chance now.
No one saw this coming this year. Arteta
I mean we just played 3 of the top 4 (spurs were in it before we beat them) and got 7 points... and in every single game we were the better team. In fact we haven't played a top team and not been the better side.
Thats 50 points from the first 19 games, I think 7 or so more than the invincibles at this stage??
This team is truly special and it would be criminal (not tragic but "criminal") if all this effort isn't crowned with the title.
Honestly this team deserves to be remembered, and well I have the strong feeling they will be
Practically all your posts today have been spot on.
I also agree, that both games against Man U have been our toughest. i.e. its been like a John Woo movie.....I wonder why they always bring their A game to us? I mean our we back in the 90s?
https://youtu.be/wcJ5WONqVv4
Last edited by 21_GOONER_SALUTE; 22-01-2023 at 10:44 PM.
We haven't played anyone yet
Very surprised to see people say Arsenal were below par today. They were brilliant from start to finish.
Their pressing was intense and there was real intent to their play. Most of those 'sloppy' passes were actually attempts to do summin meaningful. That's the price you pay when you're ambitious...I'm sure no one would prefer to go back to the safety first/sideways/backwards approach of previous seasons.
Zinchenko, Partey and Odegaard were imperious. Just on a different level to everyone else. Beautiful footballers. Odegaard in the first half in particular was a real statement performance. Saka had his best ever performance to boot.
Delighted for Nketiah. Thought that sitter was going to cost them but kept going and it was a hugely deserved win. 3-2 really flattered Man Utd. Arsenal were levels above them.
Last edited by mandela8; 23-01-2023 at 12:19 AM.
Having given this matter some thought I am, I have decided, pleased with yesterday's result.
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