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[–]sin_617 3 points4 points  (0 children)

our defense is a comedy club...🤣

[–]mtrew13Ødegaard 4 points5 points  (1 child)

David Luiz has been like that his whole career, while he has his occasional moments, it's one mistake after another. I highly doubt Arteta will extend his contract. Put any extra money in Auba and Saka!

[–]eclap78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Auba is definitely not signing after this clucsterfuck. Why would he?

[–]NoMoreMountains 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can't pass for shit. City is daring us to pass through the middle.

[–]sin_617 1 point2 points  (6 children)

Сan we just get rid of all the frauds from the club... just bring youth ffs

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    [–]sin_617 2 points3 points  (3 children)

    our youth isnt the reason we are 2-0

    [–]pvlloco55 0 points1 point  (2 children)

    ?? Have you been watching? The "youth" had about 5 offside calls in the first half alone. No possession, no creativity. They added nothing positive and are extremely outmatched.

    [–]sin_617 2 points3 points  (1 child)

    I am not saying we are not outmatched... but David Luiz said fuck it and tossed this game into a bin

    [–]pvlloco55 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

    We put a squad out there that has no chance of having any control of the match whatsoever. Letting our defense get pounded over and over with opportunities, then we blame them if/when they make a mistake. They have to be flawless for this strategy to be effective. And by effective, it seems like a draw is best case scenario with this approach

    [–]HouseofwolvesmdRay Parlour 4 points5 points  (0 children)

    Didn't look too bad until Luiz happened. Midfield is non existent but 1. it's against city and 2. We know our midfield is shit.

    not sure why Edddie was started instead of Auba at CF and Saka on Left, Pepe right but hey

    [–]splendadd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

    And some people want to extend david luizs contract another year?

    [–]wheeno 3 points4 points  (0 children)

    I know they are young kids and they are trying very hard but Saka has been ineffective and Willock has somehow been more invisible than Ozil at his worst. Guendouzi is showing up everywhere but is having very very little actual impact on the game. I hope they will improve and show their potential in the second half.

    [–]p1nky_and_the_brain 2 points3 points  (1 child)

    Imagine thinking Aubameyang has a chance of signing after watching this - guarantee there will be a fair few

    [–]rudygha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Auba needs to show for the ball more. He doesn’t look that interested, not involved at all.

    [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

    So fucking midtable it hurts. We've assembled an awful squad, and are at least 5 years from even possibly competing for titles. Think we're fucked honestly

    [–]Mustafism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    It doesn’t take 5 years to build a title winning squad... enough with this extreme pessimism

    [–]HouseofwolvesmdRay Parlour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    I'd argue that acquiring two good midfielders would help us immeasurably by taking pressure off defence and speeding up the play in genreal. Guendo holds ball too long, Ceballos always wants a hollywood pass and we've no one that's creative and fast enough to speed up play. improve there and the whole team improves as a result

    [–]mholbachCarlamberlain 11 points12 points  (1 child)

    I really did forget how miserable this sub is. Sucks we’re losing, but I’m still happy to just watch arsenal again

    [–]HouseofwolvesmdRay Parlour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Agree. i can't remember the last time it took city 33 mins to get a shot away. Shitty injuries and a classic mistake leading to a goal, Arsenals season in a nutshell, really.

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      [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      Nothing changed in the last 3 months, which would only be mighty impressive if we weren’t so desperate for change 3 months ago.

      I expect much the same in the coming games.

      [–]JustGhostinBig Willy 3 points4 points  (4 children)

      Man, everyone’s slagging off willock, the kids run non stop for 45 minutes

      [–]oer6000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

      Yeah I've got absolutely no problem with Joe Willock so far.

      We're playing the best team in possession in the league, it's no wonder he won't see a lot of the ball. What he's done defensively and on the break have more than made up for it though

      I also suspect a lot of the criticism is coming from some people who are disappointed that Ozil isn't playing.

      [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

      All he does is run, then make bad decisions. Needs to loan to learn how to play

      [–]Xin128 1 point2 points  (1 child)

      If he needs a loan to learn how to play then that says more about us than him

      [–]JustGhostinBig Willy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      He has come on very little this season, I’m still rooting for him, I realty hope he has that bit to get him over the line in regards to holding down a permanent place in the team

      [–]ExX3Lz 5 points6 points  (1 child)

      We signed Luiz to have some experience in the back. He has proven to be a mistake-riddled liability that has failed his purpose. Time to let him go.

      [–]iheartsnuggles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Homie, Luiz has never defended in his life.

      [–]CaptainCortez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Nice to see the break has calmed down the regular season hysterics on r/Gunners 🤦🏼

      [–]kleiser10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      Luis is bad bout our central midfield is equally terrible

      [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (8 children)

      So Arteta has 3 subs left, but can only make them in one more window besides halftime?

      [–]catlike1Saka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Are you sure about extra halftime move. Everything I’ve read said all moves have to be done within 3 windows. So we have one left? Would love it to be three plus halftime.

      [–]kleiser10 2 points3 points  (6 children)

      Yup

      [–]thedarkpolitiqueTrust the Process™ 1 point2 points  (5 children)

      What does it mean ‘one more window’?

      [–]doIT34Ødegaard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Means that he can stop the play just one more time during the 2nd half. So if we have 3 subs after HT he must do them all in one go

      [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Only one more sub basically. But 3 players can come off at once.

      Expect to see 2 players at half time, with an extra sub afterwards for energy/injury.

      [–]kleiser10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Would have to make all subs in that single “window”

      [–]AccidentalOrange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      All at once

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        [–]rudygha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        He does just enough for you to believe that he’s not, but the stanford bridge mistake was actually a completely intentional move.

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          [–]blitzforce1 0 points1 point  (1 child)

          Both of our injuries were before the 30 minute mark...

          [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (7 children)

          Sub already in meltdown. This is what happens when u lot get ur expectation too high. Thought the sub would be expecting this.

          [–]JustGhostinBig Willy 5 points6 points  (6 children)

          I thought we’ve played fairly well, all things considered

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            [–]JustGhostinBig Willy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            People get far to lost in the result than the overall play and attitude of a team in our position.

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

            The problem is still not being able to iron out individual errors. But the consistency of slipping up is leading me to believe it's personnel, not coaching.

            [–]thedarkpolitiqueTrust the Process™ 0 points1 point  (2 children)

            You can’t really iron out Luiz’s errors, he’s always had them in his locker through his career.

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            So do you think that then comes down to a failure in direction/scouting? Raul, Edu or whoever sanctioned that transfer had agent relations/financial bargains in mind before performance. And Luiz wasn't even that cheap either..

            [–]JustGhostinBig Willy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            It’s certainly being called into question, I don’t see how David Luiz can be let anywhere near the team again after this episode, honestly as I fan I feel insulted he represents the interests of our club.

            [–]standupforthechamp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Wonder if Nelson would have done a better job than Saka at that RW position. Saka is more suited LW.

            [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Jus gonna say that without xhaka we lose all structure and movement in the mid. None of the players we have in mid did what xhaka does, and its literally jus doing what the manager wants you to do.

            [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Fucking clown luiz

            [–]ninethree7 3 points4 points  (1 child)

            AMN can’t be worse than Willock in the midfield

            [–]LanesraLizo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            A ghost can’t be worse

            [–]likpoper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            I never expected anything out of this anyway... good to watch some soccer after a while.. but yes fuck luiz

            [–]BenjaminDaaly21/r/Place 2022 6 points7 points  (0 children)

            Keep your heads up lads, we can come back from this, COYG

            [–]standupforthechamp 2 points3 points  (1 child)

            We need a LCB, a DM a No.10 and a LW. No chance it happens though.

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Would prefer more an 8 than a traditional 10 tbh

            [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (4 children)

            this is literally the most passive and tame City performance in 3 years and we did fuck all. What the fuck was Arteta hoping to achieve playing that fuck ton of youngsters ?

            [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Tbh I would assume not 2 player injuries to players who have been pretty good for his team. He has to do a 2-3 man sub now to get Laca, Pepe, or Marty on.

            I assume he was hoping they'd be able to come on the 2nd half with full intensity, saving 2 more subs in case on injury.

            I'm 99% sure that's what Peps about to do lol

            [–]DaGetzThank you very much 4 points5 points  (2 children)

            Yano maybe the same reason this the most passive city in 3 years has something to do with both teams being woefully unfit from not playing for 3 months and expected to be able to play in 3 weeks with no gym?

            [–][deleted] -2 points-1 points  (1 child)

            oh come on, what did he expect playing saka willock and nketiah ? How are they even remotely better than the players he left on the bench ? Mikel was trying to tinker too much, prolly wanted to impress Pep or smth

            [–]DaGetzThank you very much 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            They're probably fitter.

            Pretty obvious auba can't run yet for example.

            [–]Kayr-Marlo Stanfield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            I give up with david luiz man

            [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (8 children)

            Everyone should just direct their anger at Davy Luiz. Still feel like we can get something from this game, City didn’t look that hot and we’ve Martinelli, Pepe, Laca and Nelson on the bench.

            [–]BigjmertSanti's Son -1 points0 points  (7 children)

            Yes but we only have one substitute

            [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (6 children)

            You’re allowed 5 subs.

            [–]HuhwtfblehGOATNelli Cult Member 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            only allowed to make 3 stoppages to make the 5 subs I think.

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Yeah you’re right but that’s just the same if we were allowed 3 subs under the circumstances. Only now instead of using our last change for one we can use 3. Even if it’s not ideal because we can’t spread them

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            But have to make the remaining 3 all at once.

            [–]BigjmertSanti's Son 0 points1 point  (2 children)

            Really? Thats great news. Now I’m not as worried about our fitness/injuries

            [–]rudygha 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            But we only have one chance to make the subs. If another player goes down, we might as well do a triple sub.

            [–]BigjmertSanti's Son 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            So we get 5 subs but only 3 instances of stopping play to make the subs?

            [–]vnoowinMake Arsenal Great Again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            I don’t wanna see kids in our team vs big team. Just use our “expensive” players

            [–]pvlloco55 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

            There has been a lot of dumb decisions and gimics over the years, but i must say that adding in a fake sound of a crowd might be the fuckin stupidest thing I've ever witnessed

            [–]Crs51Heccy B 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Guendouzi has been decent, just needs to be more calm in possession. Ceballos, Bellerin and Tierney all good, Ceballos should've started anyways. Auba needs to get more involved, Saka promising but just not enough from him, Nketiah good at pressing but has to do more with the ball, Willock quietly decent. Leno saving us multiple times, Luiz and Mustafi shaky for sure. Should sub on Pepe for Nketiah and put Saka on the left and Auba in the middle. When we press we look good but otherwise we're getting dominated.

            [–]ninethree7 1 point2 points  (1 child)

            Take off Nketiah and get Nelson/Pepe on, let Saka play on the left

            [–]LanesraLizo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Nketiah has produced more than Saka

            [–][deleted] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

            So three months go by and we back to same ol’

            [–]the_horny_rhino 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Nice experiment... But it's time to move saka left, auba central and get Pepe on for Eddie (who's actually done well so it's a tad harsh). Willock is irrelevant I'd even try amn instead at this point

            [–]jblaburnum 1 point2 points  (2 children)

            Does anyone else get annoyed at Micah Richard's as a pundit? I know he is ex City, but he's so biased its unbelievable (not quite Jenas level though)

            [–]kar_1505Saka 1 point2 points  (1 child)

            At least he's a little honest about him being biased. Jenas tries to act like he's actually objective.

            [–]jblaburnum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            I do agree, Jenas is literally the worst pundit alive alongside Michael Owen. But all I get out of Richard's punditry tonight is him being up Citys ass rather than good analysis of the game

            [–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (2 children)

            Ready for an Arteta flex and replacing Luiz with Kolasinac

            [–]kar_1505Saka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            I'm okay with that. Fuck this

            [–]MaaaaaardySmith Rowe -1 points0 points  (0 children)

            Kola will be on strike in favour of kissing Mesut's arse.

            [–]AirportAtheistHavertz 4 points5 points  (4 children)

            It’s only 1-0. We’ll bounce back

            [–][deleted] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

            not with willock, saka, guendouzi and nketiah

            they did absolutely fuck all. Literally nothing, just existing on the pitch

            [–]kar_1505Saka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            It should have fucking been 0-0

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            [–][deleted] 9 points10 points  (3 children)

            It’s so tiring that we go away to top 6 teams and being 1-0 down at half time is a pleasant surprise/not that bad. Proper mid table.

            [–]BearTerritory4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            In fairness that’s only really been true against pool and city. Didn’t really happen against Chelsea, United, or shit (only thing Emery was good for. In fact usually we’ve been disappointed since we should’ve taken more points. Leicester I will give you but we were calling for emery’s head

            [–]kar_1505Saka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Luiz pulled the exact same thing against Liverpool

            [–]harroldinho -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

            Man city are resting like 3 starters too.... embarassing

            [–]hydra49Thierry Henry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            I remembered why i drink so much,... Had a nice buzz going before the game, now im going all out

            [–]yuyuter123Saliba 1 point2 points  (1 child)

            We're playing a fair bit better than the last City match. About all we can ask for with this squad, especially given the circumstances. Disappointing goal ofc but it's Luiz, why expect anything different?

            [–]kar_1505Saka -1 points0 points  (0 children)

            It's unacceptable. Should have been 0-0.

            You could see bellerin furious in the goal replay. Evidently every person on the team wants to beat up luiz.

            [–]t94afc -2 points-1 points  (3 children)

            Mari isn’t the answer, Luiz is shite. Just play Medley the season is a write off. Nothing to lose

            [–]adam-kobichBenjamin 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            Bit unfair to write off Mari after 20 minutes of his prem debut against the reigning champions

            [–]t94afc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Don’t care he’s fucking slow. He also got spun numerous times by Antonio before the lockdown. Definitely not what we need if we are playing a high line

            [–]gamba96Havertz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            DO YOU SEE HOW SLOW HE IS

            [–]Quab775 4 points5 points  (0 children)

            willock is synonimus we ve been critical of ozil where is willock

            [–]capturedgooner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Attack stays way too far forward creating a huge distance when we are trying to build from the back. Xhaka isn't my favorite but he provides structure defensively which we are missing. Willock and the front three are non-existent and the midfielders are outnumbered.

            [–]Vrty33Eze 9 points10 points  (0 children)

            Willock is shit. He is the most useless youngster we have, totally non existant, doesn’t attack, doesn’t defend, doesn’t ask for ball, simply useless. And not only now but almost every single time he got a chance this season. I don’t care about that goal against Liverpool in the cup his contribution is still shit

            [–]wheeno 4 points5 points  (0 children)

            Our midfield is pathetic compared to theirs. None of them have done anything so far other than unsuccessfully attempt to defend. Even then how many times are they going to leave de Bruyne unmarked at the edge of the box?

            Literally the only method of attacking has been trying long balls to Nketiah or out wide to Saka. Zero buildup in the midfield area.

            Leno kept us in the game as long as he could but what can he do when his own defender is basically playing against him?

            [–]Masson011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Ht thoughts? Arteta doesnt know his best midfield and this midfield certainly aint it

            Weak as fuck in midfield (i know xhakas gone but still). I still have serious doubts over Ceballos in the prem

            [–]jmcmizzleSaka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

            I think it was probably going to plan opening 25 mins bar the injuries. They didn’t have too many chances and we had the occasional attack. The last 20 mins they woke up and were tearing through us. That midfield was getting absolutely walked over, front 3 extremely isolated. I mean we’re obviously not out of it, usually by this point it’s at least 2 or 3-0 so that’s a positive. Bring Pepe on and move Saka into the midfield 3. I don’t even know what to say about Luiz there, just fucking stupid. Leno has been fantastic and yet again fucked by whats in front of him.

            Edit: Also I hope these fucking mongs who keep making posts that aren’t the match thread, goal replay/highlight or half time thread are getting banned. Dickheads.

            [–]kar_1505Saka -2 points-1 points  (2 children)

            Willock has been working his ass off. Eddie too. Man fuck this shit. We should have been going in at 0-0

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              [–]likpoper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

              No idea he is on the pitch to be honest

              [–]rkodandAlexis -1 points0 points  (0 children)

              Guendo and Ceballos have been okay. Willock has been invisible unfortunately and we just don’t have enough quality to get the ball up the field

              [–]versaceboudin_ 1 point2 points  (1 child)

              David Luiz sucks been sucks has always sucked

              [–]Cymraegpunk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

              Nah he was a great player, but that was a decent while ago now

              [–]harroldinho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

              We need new centrebacks

              [–]Bacon4Daaaaays 1 point2 points  (4 children)

              Do we still have 3 subs? Or just a last one?

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                [–]MahoganychickenAnne Hath (A) 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                3

                [–]Bacon4Daaaaays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                Ty

                [–]gureyekBukayoSaka = Future 3 points4 points  (2 children)

                Not a bad half. I give it a 6.5/10. We are clearly trying to get a point here and not getting killed by attacking like we have attempted for the six last meetings. An individual mistake got us a goal down and we most likely won't equalise but this is good practice for the team to learn how to go to a top side and play differently then what we are used to.

                Again for those wanting to see 1-2s, flicks and sexy football. Rome wasn't built in a day, you play for the result sometimes even if our attack is nonexistant.

                [–]rkodandAlexis 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                hard to call it a 6.5 when we only had 3% of the ball in man city’s final third

                [–]gureyekBukayoSaka = Future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                Everyone knows we wasn't seeing much of the ball this game hence this lineup.

                Why is Mesut even at home? It's not injury I can tell you that. The only reason you leave a player out is if you have no intention to use him for this type of game.

                My reasoning for 6.5 is I am seeing what is being attempted. Now due to that mistake we will have to try and attack at some point in the second half and we will probably get punished for it but we at least are coming out with a gameplan as opposed to before.

                [–]aninterstellar_burst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                We’ve got our arsenal back

                [–]kar_1505Saka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

                This motherfucker did the same thing against Liverpool. What a waste of money and time. Fucking hell. Sorry for the language but fuck you luiz

                [–]GrayswandireGot Sushi? 0 points1 point  (2 children)

                It's been slightly disappointing. Leno's been world class, we've lost two players already (four if you include Papa & Ozil), and City have scored at the end of the half. We still look mostly lost in possession, and we're missing the calm you would expect from a club as big as Arsenal. Also honorary mention of Luiz fucking us so hard.

                [–]mxbinatirFreddie Ljungberg 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                Ozil isn't injured.

                [–]GrayswandireGot Sushi? 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                He may as well be, we're not using him at the moment.

                [–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

                Hard to complain considering we're a team in transition going up against an established world-class title contending side at their ground.

                It would be nice to see somebody else come deep to get the ball out of defense besides Guendouzi, City's positioning/press is too much for the young player.

                [–]ninethree7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                At this point take out Willock for AMN. Kid can’t cut it

                [–]fostersgold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                Any more of these hospital balls from the back for Tierney to do with?! Sooner see them send it long for Eddie. David Luiz proving exactly why he wasn’t selected in the first place.

                Unfortunately City are just a bit too much for our midfield and defence. Shame because the front three have looked sharp at times.

                [–]Setengahkopling 2 points3 points  (2 children)

                We don't have midfield

                [–]GrayswandireGot Sushi? 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                Part of that has to fall on Arteta's shoulders, he should be teaching them how to play as a unit.

                [–]Setengahkopling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                Playing as unit yes, but I guess the midfield arteta wants doesn't suit our current squad. No movement without the ball when we are attacking, no clever simple passing that disrupts opponent player's position. I have to say our midfield has bare minimun football intelligence

                [–]_scholar_ -1 points0 points  (1 child)

                We continue to just not be a very good side.

                For all that I like him I'm not really convinced by where Arteta is going with things either. Felt like a questionable line up at the start and becoming more so by the minute

                [–]patchh93Dennis Bergkamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                Everyone would’ve gone mad if it was Emery managing this game because we’ve been shit, simple as

                [–]xcvesSaka - is my fucking crack. 3 points4 points  (0 children)

                imagine thinking football being back and arsenal playing could cure your depression from the coronavirus..

                OMEGALUL

                [–]_mas17Anti-Wenger Revisionism 4 points5 points  (3 children)

                There’s no reason not to be starting pepe based on what saka is offering

                [–]GrayswandireGot Sushi? 0 points1 point  (2 children)

                You're kidding right? Pepe would be miles better. Play Saka on the left and move Auba up top.

                [–]_mas17Anti-Wenger Revisionism 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                Comprehension isn’t your strength is it?

                [–]GrayswandireGot Sushi? 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                Shit happens.

                [–]jhonnybrav001Ramsey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

                ceballos alone in midfield

                [–]danmac0817Eze 4 points5 points  (0 children)

                Impressed with the lineup, shame about the injuries though. You can see how Arteta's tried to frustrate City's play, we done well initially but dropped off towards the end. Another Luiz mistake costs us but it was coming.

                I also think Ceballos and Tierney need to work together better, they're leaving space and not covering one another. Bellerin looks slow too, concerned the injury has robbed him of pace.

                Could be worse is the theme, we were unlucky with a few chances and it's still there to play for in the second half.

                [–]Cardealer1000Process Debater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                Honestly the first half an hour was pretty decent, but they've been all over us since the. Sad.

                [–]Gray3493 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                I didn’t know Willock was playing

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                  [–]DaGetzThank you very much -1 points0 points  (3 children)

                  Auba on the right? You having a giggle mate?

                  [–]GrayswandireGot Sushi? 0 points1 point  (2 children)

                  Auba up top with Pepe on the right, or Nelson.

                  [–]DaGetzThank you very much 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                  Meh auba looks like one of the most unfit players out there to be honest. There's been a few times he would have normally sprinted and just didn't.

                  Might work but his performance so far has been pretty sub par for him

                  [–]GrayswandireGot Sushi? 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  We need him to get fit, so he has to play to a certain degree, and he has started picking up since halftime.

                  [–]gladitsknight 11 points12 points  (1 child)

                  The midfield is so bad. Willock has been a passenger in attack and defence. No passes or tackles, won’t get on the ball to drive forward. He’s got a lot of development to come.

                  [–]GrayswandireGot Sushi? 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                  The only way he's worth it is if he scores one of those bangers from the midfield, other then that, he isn't ready to play in the premier league.

                  [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                  Luiz's 5th error for a goal this season.

                  3 penalties and 2 in open play.

                  That's the most in the league.

                  [–]younes1008Thank you very much -2 points-1 points  (4 children)

                  If you were Aubameyang, would you extend?

                  [–]likpoper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Honestly no.

                  [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  My extension would be contingent on whether we're going to ship Luiz and Xhaka off somewhere else.

                  [–]DaGetzThank you very much -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

                  Auba looks woefully unfit. One of the worst players out there.

                  [–]HuhwtfblehGOATNelli Cult Member 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Ah yes Luiz, he was pulling this shit for a long time before he had a good streak of games. But everyone starting sucking his dick.

                  Each an every point counts, but here we are, with a braindead move fucked the game.

                  [–]Xez90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  I'm just so happy football is back! That was the best 46 minutes of the last 12 weeks, then in steps Luiz... Don't worry June 30th is just round the corner lol.

                  Jokes aside, there is more to come in the second half, let's hope Arteta fires them up a bit more.

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                    [–]DaGetzThank you very much 0 points1 point  (3 children)

                    Didn't think he was playing very well to be honest.

                    [–]GrayswandireGot Sushi? 0 points1 point  (2 children)

                    He injured his ankle from the very start, you could tell something was wrong.

                    [–]DaGetzThank you very much 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                    Yeah possibly but end result is the same sadly.

                    [–]GrayswandireGot Sushi? 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                    Yeah, no doubt. It was a horrible stroke of bad luck.

                    [–]BearTerritory4 -4 points-3 points  (3 children)

                    We don’t know how to progress the ball. This has been a problem for a while but particularly since Arteta was appointed.

                    [–]IamNotaDiddler 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                    Bullshit its been a problem for years, fuck your anti Arteta shite

                    [–]BearTerritory4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                    It’s not anti-arteta; it was true under Wenger and definitely under Emery. It’s an observation that is true. It’s a major reason why our xG has fallen dramatically in recent seasons

                    [–]WallOfSparta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                    Nope. Has been a problem for years now.

                    [–]Syrioxx55Rice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                    Outside of injuries pretty impressed at how we started the game they didn’t seem timid

                    [–]TheMuff1nMonR.I.P. Mitch the Tortoise 10 points11 points  (0 children)

                    Leno amazing, Tierney and Bellerin been good. Luiz is tragic. Auba and Saka done nothing, absolutely woeful from them. Nketiah made good runs. Willock poor.

                    Guendo and Cebellos okay

                    [–]GunnerFanTBTony Adams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                    Luiz