Project24 - Stage 8 - Palace V Arsenal

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  1. crazy150

    crazy150 Member+

    Aug 27, 2006
    North Cuba
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    When: Sunday, 10/28 @ 9:30 EST
    Where: Selhurst Park
    TV: NBCSN

    We’ve reached the final leg of our self appointed bash-the-fodder-of-the-league stretch. Defensively, we have ridden our luck a little but that’s not unexpected considering the finishing quality of the opposition. That’s why we listed all theses games as probable wins. The last two league games have shown real stretches of domination with Leicester all but resigning the last 15 mins.

    It’s also11 on the trot in all competitions and regardless of this result of this one it has been an amazing run of 21 straight points. Not only are we sitting just two points behind the leaders, but we are above spurs who have had their best ever start to a premier league season.

    Not sure about the lineup. I expect ozil, bellarin, mustafi, iwobi and laca to come back in. Not sure what he will do with Ramsey and Mhiki. Also maybe Kola is back and Monreal still out, soo.
     
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  2. mebeSajid

    mebeSajid Member+

    Feb 16, 2009
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Complete the project and Unai Emery can unlock the "Project Manager" achievement.
     
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  3. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    *Notes correct day and time for the match*

    I'm loving the streak not only for the winning but the chance to see the team actually progressing again. I haven't been this excited about matches since Arsenal beat LCFC and actually looked like winning the league. (Ya know, before that dismal close to the season...)

    This should prove a fair test, too, because while Palace is slumping it is still a London Derby on the road and their fans are desperate. If the Gunners can keep their heads and stay even going into the break I'm confident they'll nip the win.

    Let's do this.
     
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  4. thebigman

    thebigman Member+

    May 25, 2006
    Birmingham
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    They have fallen off lately

    We should win without conceding
     
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  5. BIGHMW

    BIGHMW Member+

    Oct 10, 2010
    Port Townsend, WA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Looks like I (and we) will be donning our third kits tomorrow, and Bernd Leno (or whoever is in goal) will be wearing the god-awful black/red GK kit (I like the green GK strip better)

    So here's to nothing less that all 3 points and to the successful completion of Project 24, COYF'n'G!!! UNAI'S RED ARMY INVADES SELHURST PARK!!!

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  6. And_ROOS

    And_ROOS Member+

    Dec 30, 2006
    Melbourne, Aus
    I am loving watching this team play. Haven't said that in a while.

    Bring on the next game! I am sure at some point this season we will hit a slump but I can handle that as long as the team keeps working hard to accept Unai's style of play.
     
  7. total_football

    total_football Member+

    Apr 2, 2002
    Chicago
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    I feel like we have solved all our midfield problems from the past few years . Wenger practically became an English manager with his “all right lads, let’s roll the ball out and get stuck in “, errr “tactics”.

    What a pleasure it is to watch a team that specifically prepares itself for the team they are playing .

    I know people are saying “we haven’t played anybody though“ but let’s be serious, we would’ve dropped a lot of points in prior years .
     
  8. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

    Arsenal; NYRB
    United States
    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm on the road this morning so unless our match is on SiriusXM FC, I guess I'm going to have to ignore it.

    Then I'm off to watch my other team try to sneak in at the last minute and win the MLS Shield. I can't recall if I've ever attended a top-flight soccer match where my team had a chance to win the title on that day. So wish us luck!
     
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  9. total_football

    total_football Member+

    Apr 2, 2002
    Chicago
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Go you NY-NJ Metrostars! Signing that 38 year old Löthar was just the trick ! :)
     
  10. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Here's to hoping you have a great time but that you lot finish 2nd in the east!
     
  11. mebeSajid

    mebeSajid Member+

    Feb 16, 2009
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Xhaka at fullback, so LeftBackMageddon continues
     
  12. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    8' mark and no notable events. Ayew a yellow for foolish tackle from behind on Lacca.

    Defense looking skittish. Know you're all surprised about that.
     
  13. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    10' and Arsenal looking a little more aggressive to move forward as a team. Douzy + Torreira partnership finding their footing but making some sharp tackles.
     
  14. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    14' Iwobi and Lacca play 1-2 and the former cracks a high shot from the edge of the box.
     
  15. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    15' Zaha shot goes off outside of the post. A minute later 4 Palace players combine with quick passes to get another shot from the goal box that goes off target. Nervy stuff as the defense goes to sleep.
     
  16. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Bellerin. Grrr. Gets shot in the box but 1 touch too many. Arsenal with 2 good chances inside a minute there.
     
  17. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    32' and Arsenal struggling to retain possession in a sloppy run of play. Few chances at a breakaway given up via a bad pass, bad first touch, etc.
     
  18. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Iwobi and PEA have switched sides, with Auba now on the right.
     
  19. SaratogaGooner

    Nov 23, 2009
    Clifton Park NY
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    we certainly aren't generating many chances
     
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  20. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    44' and things have settled into a kick around.
     
  21. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
  22. SaratogaGooner

    Nov 23, 2009
    Clifton Park NY
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    mehhh. pretty poor first half honestly. sloppy stuff. now were ********ed
     
  23. SaratogaGooner

    Nov 23, 2009
    Clifton Park NY
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    not a penalty. wheres VAR when we need it
     
  24. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Palace 1-0

    Mustafi with the foul. Not the most egregious but he did go to ground in desperation.

    All to chase now.
     
  25. kanonier

    kanonier Member+

    Nov 7, 2005
    Bloomington, Ind.
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    This game is absurdly physical. Mustafi is still garbage.
     

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