Match Reaction Vs. West Bromwich Albion

[Xhaka Can’t]

A win is a win.

Don't care if we win convincingly or if we get it from a fluky richochet off Kolo's fat ass.

[Syn]

The style of the football was the thing that surprised me. We could've won 6-0 and it wouldn't make me think we were doing anything better. But the pace and accuracy of the passing was on another level from what we've been used to seeing in recent years. Even some players we might consider technically weak were showing instant control when the ball was being fired at them. In some plays (forgive the americanism), we was (forgive the cockneyism) pinging it about every split-second but, most importantly, with the view to moving forward. We had players bursting forwards. Everything was done with good speed. After seasons of Cesc's Arsenal, going from side to side, taking 50 touches, waiting for somebody to make a run, I didn't think we had this sort of thing in us. It was only West Brom but it's incredible hard for any team to stop that sort of quick movement and precision when played properly. 'It was only West Brom' is also the sort of thing that has prevented us from getting consistent results; it was a very professional performance.

[Power n Glory]

A win is a win.

Don't care if we win convincingly or if we get it from a fluky richochet off Kolo's fat ass.

A win is a win, but it's important that we get our form back and start putting teams away so we go into the next match confident.

[Master Splinter]

The style of the football was the thing that surprised me. We could've won 6-0 and it wouldn't make me think we were doing anything better. But the pace and accuracy of the passing was on another level from what we've been used to seeing in recent years. Even some players we might consider technically weak were showing instant control when the ball was being fired at them. In some plays (forgive the americanism), we was (forgive the cockneyism) pinging it about every split-second but, most importantly, with the view to moving forward. We had players bursting forwards. Everything was done with good speed. After seasons of Cesc's Arsenal, going from side to side, taking 50 touches, waiting for somebody to make a run, I didn't think we had this sort of thing in us. It was only West Brom but it's incredible hard for any team to stop that sort of quick movement and precision when played properly. 'It was only West Brom' is also the sort of thing that has prevented us from getting consistent results; it was a very professional performance.

I will not forgive this.

[Xhaka Can’t]

A win is a win, but it's important that we get our form back and start putting teams away so we go into the next match confident.

I agree with that, but I am enjoying the current streak we are on, and so it seems are the players because by and large, the performances accompanying the wins are steadily improving.

[Power n Glory]

I agree with that, but I am enjoying the current streak we are on, and so it seems are the players because by and large, the performances accompanying the wins are steadily improving.

Well, Wenger knows his stuff. He said we needed a few wins to get on to a streak and gain some confidence. We were grinding out results before but now I hope we start getting into our rhythm. The team also need to learn how to recover quickly from a set back. This streak won't last forever, but when we cross that bridge, they need to dig deep and grid out results again. We can't have a situation where we lose confidence after a bad result.

[Xhaka Can’t]

Well, Wenger knows his stuff. He said we needed a few wins to get on to a streak and gain some confidence. We were grinding out results before but now I hope we start getting into our rhythm. The team also need to learn how to recover quickly from a set back. This streak won't last forever, but when we cross that bridge, they need to dig deep and grid out results again. We can't have a situation where we lose confidence after a bad result.

This is key, and it has been an Achilles heal of just about any team Wenger has coached for Arsenal. I hope it is a long time before we have an opportunity to see how resilient the team are when facing adversity, but the signs are better than in the past because it has taken some character and determination to get to the point we are now.

[IBK]

The style of the football was the thing that surprised me. We could've won 6-0 and it wouldn't make me think we were doing anything better. But the pace and accuracy of the passing was on another level from what we've been used to seeing in recent years. Even some players we might consider technically weak were showing instant control when the ball was being fired at them. In some plays (forgive the americanism), we was (forgive the cockneyism) pinging it about every split-second but, most importantly, with the view to moving forward. We had players bursting forwards. Everything was done with good speed. After seasons of Cesc's Arsenal, going from side to side, taking 50 touches, waiting for somebody to make a run, I didn't think we had this sort of thing in us. It was only West Brom but it's incredible hard for any team to stop that sort of quick movement and precision when played properly. 'It was only West Brom' is also the sort of thing that has prevented us from getting consistent results; it was a very professional performance.

We are still a few wins away from convincing the world we have completed our metamorphosis. But I agree with most of what you say.

[Marc Overmars]

I don't think I'm ever going to stop believing this team has a shocker or 2 saved up for a later date, it's happened too many times now for me to rest easily.

However we've won what, 10 out of the last 12 games? Scoring plenty of goals again, well a certain Dutchman is at least, and we look a little more settled at the back, although there's obviously a lot of work to be done there.

The previous 20 or so games prior to this revival had me utterly disillusioned with the club, I found it a chore to go and watch the team because they were in such a bad shape. I'm glad that feeling has subsided now and the team is giving me something to believe in. We're not going to win the title and I'm not taking 4th for granted anymore, but we're playing at a par to recent years now, so normality has been restored at least. Maybe with a bit of luck we can spring a surprise or 2 but for now lets just enjoy it while it lasts eh? Because we've had fuck all to smile about for most of this calendar year.

[fakeyank]

I don't think I'm ever going to stop believing this team has a shocker or 2 saved up for a later date, it's happened too many times now for me to rest easily.

However we've won what, 10 out of the last 12 games? Scoring plenty of goals again, well a certain Dutchman is at least, and we look a little more settled at the back, although there's obviously a lot of work to be done there.

The previous 20 or so games prior to this revival had me utterly disillusioned with the club, I found it a chore to go and watch the team because they were in such a bad shape. I'm glad that feeling has subsided now and the team is giving me something to believe in. We're not going to win the title and I'm not taking 4th for granted anymore, but we're playing at a par to recent years now, so normality has been restored at least. Maybe with a bit of luck we can spring a surprise or 2 but for now lets just enjoy it while it lasts eh? Because we've had fuck all to smile about for most of this calendar year.

Amen brother... amen!