Arsenal vs Brighton (EPL) 23 May 2021

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by NorthBank, May 21, 2021.

  1. ArsenalMetro

    ArsenalMetro Member+

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    Aug 5, 2008
    Chicago, IL
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    Arsenal FC
    Annoyed about the finishing position, but that's a 5-point, 8 GD improvement over last season.

    My prediction from after the first Slavia leg is still on though. Hopefully my forecast of Arteta completely losing the team early next season is mistaken.
     
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  2. GunnerJacket

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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
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    As for Arsenal, good for them for finishing strong. Now can they make use of the lighter schedule next season to focus exclusively on the league.
     
  3. ArsenalMetro

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    Aug 5, 2008
    Chicago, IL
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    Arsenal FC
    If anyone offers you Red Cat, say no. Local wine there, and it's at least the worst in America, maybe the world.
     
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  4. yossarian

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    Jun 16, 1999
    Big City Blinking
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    Oooof, I dunno. Looked like he purposefully hooked his arm and then threw his legs into him --- which is pretty much par for Vardy.
     
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  5. ArsenalMetro

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    Aug 5, 2008
    Chicago, IL
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    Arsenal FC
    It was so obviously not a penalty that I switched away after the first VAR replay. I was really surprised when the score ticked to 2-1.

    Same story in reverse for the Kane handball on the 3-2. No idea how either of those decisions went the way they did.
     
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  6. GunnerJacket

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    Gainesville, GA
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    But how much of that is essentially acceptable play? Looked to me like he didn't hook Sanchez as much as he simply got his arm in front of Sanchez's arm, then did the conventional movement of feet to get "ahead" of the defender. I wouldn't have whined if it wasn't called, and more importantly for me it might have been outside the box, but there was contact and Sanchez wasn't playing the ball.

    In the end it doesn't matter, since the Foxes just crapped their pants after that.
     
  7. Tonerl

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    Arsenal
    May 10, 2006
    Cincinnati, OH
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    Arsenal FC
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    United States
    Typical Brentan collapse.
     
  8. Tonerl

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    Arsenal
    May 10, 2006
    Cincinnati, OH
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There is a ton of bad wine there (as there is everywhere), but there is also some of the best Riesling, Chardonnay and Cab Franc in the States. There’s also a smaller amount of very high quality Pinot Noir there.

    But drinking anything that comes in a cat-shaped bottle should definitely be avoided.
     
  9. ArsenalMetro

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    Aug 5, 2008
    Chicago, IL
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    Arsenal FC
    Yeah, Finger Lakes wine is underrated. My whole extended family ********ing loves Red Cat though, despite it being Upstate's version of Malort, so I figured it needed a special warning.
     
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  10. Silva 5

    Silva 5 Member+

    Mar 10, 2006
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
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    United States
    By the end of last season I put my faith in Artetas pragmatic approach and cup victory as a springboard for future success. It resulted in a mixed bag.

    Today I'm putting my faith in our post-christmas form as a springboard. The "re-discovery" of the 4-2-3-1 for Arteta bodes well.
     
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  11. Tonerl

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    May 10, 2006
    Cincinnati, OH
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    Arsenal FC
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    United States
    I don’t think it’s the formation so much as the personnel. Actually playing creators behind the striker is what led to the modest improvement in chance creation and significant improvement in results.

    Still, I’m with you. I think there’s a good chance this team is pretty decent over a season as currently constructed, and an outside chance of being legitimately good.

    With some actual serious work with a real plan done on recruitment and no European distractions next season, who knows? Top 4 might be a realistic goal.

    But I have my doubts that last part is possible with these people…
     
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  12. NorthBank

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    Arsenal; NYRB
    United States
    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
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    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thanks for the advice guys. And happy to steer this thread (and our season) to more pressing things. :perLly

    We’re only here 3-4 days. But will visit a few wineries I suspect. I’m sitting on the deck of our rental and across the lake I can literally see: Heron Hill, Bully Hill & Dr. Frank (which we were told to visit & buy) Comments?
     
  13. Tonerl

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    Cincinnati, OH
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    Arsenal FC
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    United States
    Yes to Dr. Konstantin Frank, skip the other two. Forge Cellars makes amazing wines and Boundary Breaks is a good tourist experience with some really good wines and some so-so wines. Both of those are on Seneca Lake.
     
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  14. NorthBank

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    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
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    Arsenal FC
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    United States
    Frank didn’t disappoint. We tasted 13 diff wines between 3 of us and I liked em all. Which is unusual.
     
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  15. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

    Arsenal; NYRB
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    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
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    Arsenal FC
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    United States
    As our first fixture of 21/22 is just over a week away (yikes!) a question about thread protocol?

    Is it important for tradition sake that the last winning thread-starter (me) start the opening MD thread for the new season?

    I honestly do not know. And I honestly don't care a whole lot about whether I do it, or someone else steps up. But I figured I'd ask.
     
  16. yossarian

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    Jun 16, 1999
    Big City Blinking
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    United States
    Sure, why not. Go for it.
     
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  17. And_ROOS

    And_ROOS Member+

    Dec 30, 2006
    Melbourne, Aus
    Winner holds the table was the rule in 8 ball.

    I was hoping this was bumped because White dominated and someone was quoted saying we should get him.
     
  18. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

    Arsenal; NYRB
    United States
    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
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    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    OK. Not sure I'll be early or late posting this thread, but I'll do it.
     
  19. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

    Arsenal; NYRB
    United States
    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
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    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

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