In the land of Mordor, where the Shawcross lies - Stoke City vs. The Arsenal, Saturday May 13, 2017

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by mebeSajid, May 11, 2017.

  1. DaPrince84

    DaPrince84 Member+

    Aug 22, 2001
    MD
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    He looks like he could be a top centerback.
    Potentially

    But Liverpool been wack since March.
     
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  2. Bluto11

    Bluto11 The sky is falling!

    May 16, 2003
    Chicago, IL
    Hell no!



    Still the best goal he ever scored for Arsenal.
     
  3. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Huge win today, not only for the points but also for a) how they played in good form in a place that's typically a house of horrors for them, and b) for how they rallied after Stoke got their "goal." Yes, it leaves you shaking your head that you don't see this level of play more often, but for today and for the sake of the run in it was great to see.

    Love that the goals were all quite solid to downright sublime. Hopefully that will inspire the lads to remember of what they're fully capable.

    Thought this was the best display under the 3-in-the-back formation, even if greatly aided by the evident gameplan from Stoke. The players did a better job of making/finding space and attacking with a purpose. Not exactly clinical, but more in control and more inventive than we've seen in other situations. Sanchez with some brilliant moments, albeit he was all over the place today (surprise!) and that sometimes stifled the transition play. Ozil did very well today and I thought Xhaka was also quite good for his role.

    Sorry I didn't chime in throughout. Kids busy spending time with the ex for Narcissistic Bully's Day weekend yet needing some emotional support in order to survive.
     
  4. R9Kevinr9

    R9Kevinr9 Member+

    Feb 2, 2007
    ATX
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    El Salvador
    Rob continues to prove he is what City expected John Stones to be. If he continues to perform this well he may be a starter soon and play for England. Also, Alexis pointing at the badge and then the ground was a thing of beauty. Although many have done that before lol.
     
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  5. SaratogaGooner

    Nov 23, 2009
    Clifton Park NY
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Good win. Stoke are douches.

    Mixed emotions. Should I be biting my nails over making top four? Finishing fourth has become our brand name. It's a letdown and an accomplishment at the same time. Becoming a bigger and bigger letdown more than an accomplishment the longer it goes on however.
     
  6. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Find myself agreeing with the assessment on NBCSN. Reporter has asked Arsene if the team is rounding into form at the right time, to which the Robbie's are suggesting the question reflects the wrong thinking. ie: That would only apply if top 4 is your goal. Arsenal lacks the type of leaders/players that recognizes the need to arrest a slide in form earlier in the season with regard to the title chase, meaning they needed to round into form earlier in the season.

    Nothing truly new, just a recognition that the team lacks something (grit, work ethic, leadership...) needed to play at this level consistently enough to challenge for the title. Much like we saw last year after the 2nd win versus LCFC. Alas.

    So take the win today and move on. 3 more to go. They can do this.
     
  7. The Jitty Slitter

    The Jitty Slitter Moderator
    Staff Member

    Bayern München
    Germany
    Jul 23, 2004
    Fascist Hellscape
    Club:
    FC Sankt Pauli
    Nat'l Team:
    Belgium
    These teams have nothing to play for, unlike spurs
     
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  8. The Jitty Slitter

    The Jitty Slitter Moderator
    Staff Member

    Bayern München
    Germany
    Jul 23, 2004
    Fascist Hellscape
    Club:
    FC Sankt Pauli
    Nat'l Team:
    Belgium
    Agree

    Borough are relegated as well

    2 dead games
     
  9. thebigman

    thebigman Member+

    May 25, 2006
    Birmingham
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    I like ramsey in a more advanced position in this formation than as a cm

    I hope we keep it next year and bring in some layers
     
  10. mebeSajid

    mebeSajid Member+

    Feb 16, 2009
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Pelennor Fields, bitches.

    Haven't seen the game (yet), but sounds like this is what happened today.

     
  11. Serengeti_Boy

    Serengeti_Boy Member+

    Sep 15, 2009
    Serengeti, East Africa
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Tanzania
    Too early but with him hope he continues on this form. Is he ahead of Chambers I wonder
     
  12. DaPrince84

    DaPrince84 Member+

    Aug 22, 2001
    MD
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    That is true, tbf.

    I hope no long term decisions are made due to this run.
     
  13. GunneRy

    GunneRy Member+

    Aug 22, 2006
    Chicago
    I'm getting good at this.
     
  14. darcgun

    darcgun Member+

    Jan 11, 2008
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Did they eat too many oatcakes pre-game or what?

    nice to see we played Stoke how they have played us over the years.

    Maybe it's tuesday/wednesday nights in Europe after all, considering England will get five places if Man U win the Europa League.
     
  15. AEAAFC96

    AEAAFC96 Member+

    Mar 27, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    All I want to say is:

    ABOUT F**KING TIME WE BEAT THOSE W**KERS FROM STOKE~! F**K THAT LOT!
     
  16. BIGHMW

    BIGHMW Member+

    Oct 10, 2010
    Port Townsend, WA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I know I've been guilty of trashing out Calum Chambers in the past but I hope he got plenty of time on the pitch during his loan stint with Boro, I know that it will be very valuable for him and maybe both he and Rob Holding (who I thought played very well this evening) will make a solid centerback core should Laurent Koscielny and/or Shkodran Mustafi ever fall out of favor with Arsene Wenger, indeed, I DO believe that they both just need a bit of seasoning and they will be part of the Starting XI on a more-consistent basis.
     
  17. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

    Arsenal; NYRB
    United States
    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Oh my Lord yes! Do you even need to ask that?
     
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  18. mebeSajid

    mebeSajid Member+

    Feb 16, 2009
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    How has Chambers looked at Boro this season?
     
  19. mebeSajid

    mebeSajid Member+

    Feb 16, 2009
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    David Pleat was a Tottenham manager, and Jon Champion is a hack.

    Hell, Pleat can't even tell the difference between Crouch's hands and head. Worst color commentator since Tommy Smythe. Or even Bill Walton.
     
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  20. DutchCane

    DutchCane Member+

    Apr 6, 2004
    New York, New York
    How often do you watch Stones? Mind you I rate Holding
     
  21. DutchCane

    DutchCane Member+

    Apr 6, 2004
    New York, New York
    LULZ come on my guy you do realize what we are, who we are and where we are right? MORE WENGER!!! WENGER FI LIFE!!!! £100 million transfer budget headlines, middling signings to get everyone hype, etc etc
     
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  22. Gunning4Chelsea

    Gunning4Chelsea Member+

    Aug 2, 2005
    chicago
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Of course... obvious for years
    Ramsey best position is rigt behind striker
     
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  23. BIGHMW

    BIGHMW Member+

    Oct 10, 2010
    Port Townsend, WA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'll buy the shittalk about David Pleat but Jon Champion IS CERTAINLY NOT a hack, in fact he is one my three favorite announcers along with Peter Drury and of course the iconic Martin Tyler.

    BTW my honorable mentions for best commentators go out to Tony Jones, and also Ian Darke, they're damn good too,

    Gus Johnson was more of a goddamn hack than any of those five ever will be, thank God he got out of football and and stuck to NCAA college hoops, THAT is Gus Johnson's specialty, he puts the madness in March Madness, and has a loyal following when it comes to college PBP guys..
     
  24. DaPrince84

    DaPrince84 Member+

    Aug 22, 2001
    MD
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Leave Bill Walton all be, B
     
  25. mebeSajid

    mebeSajid Member+

    Feb 16, 2009
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC


    Too many big chances conceded, but this was the best performance in 2017.

    I still think the 3-4-3 doesn't solve the issues we have.

    I think Bill Walton's awesome, but he's terrible as a commentator.

    The only color commentators I really like in footie are Gary Neville and Alan Smith. It'd be great to see more commentators talk about how players aren't positioned right or are vulnerable to being attacked, but I think that might be a bridge too far.
     

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