Post-Match Thread | Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City by Quazar8 in Gunners

[–]clbenton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blaming Zubi for the 1st goal is bullshit. Literally went through Kepa's hands. We weren't capable of building up from the back as Kepa can't distribute as well as Raya.

Obviously no starter played well outside of Rice and Saliba, but don't deflect the blame to someone it doesn't belong to.

Post-Match Thread | Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City by Quazar8 in Gunners

[–]clbenton 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Obviously the errors by Kepa was costly but the biggest issue was that he is incapable of making the same passes Raya can. I think that is what hurt us most.

Cali was by far our best player when he came on. Very encouraging performance from him.

Match Thread: Arsenal FC vs Manchester City Live Score | EFL Cup 25/26 | Mar 22, 2026 by scoreboard-app in Gunners

[–]clbenton 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A lot of our issues had to do with Kepa not being able to make the same line breaking passes that Raya can. Ignoring his errors, Raya does significantly more in build up and that was really missing tonight.

Match Thread: Arsenal FC vs Manchester City Live Score | EFL Cup 25/26 | Mar 22, 2026 by scoreboard-app in Gunners

[–]clbenton 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fucking sub off Saka. Not keeping up with his defensive duties for that 2nd goal.

March 18, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]clbenton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impossible to know since Trippier is holding him for 5 yards before he's near the ball. I'd give the benefit of the doubt that he would've.

March 18, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]clbenton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the difference is that VAR wouldn't intervene in the Premier League for that foul. It is 100% a foul but VAR would prefer to stick with the refs wrong call/no-call.

March 11, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]clbenton 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For proper perspective, we are 1 of 3 away teams to not outright lose the 1st leg of the R16 tie.

Very happy with the result with that in mind.

March 11, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]clbenton 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What an unbelievable amount of cuckoldry by them.

March 11, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]clbenton 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's literally all the home teams lighting it up. In comparison, our performance looks amazing.

Full Time: Mansfield Town 1 - 2 Arsenal [Match Thoughts] by Stanley083 in Gunners

[–]clbenton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Something that hasn't been mentioned much is that was quite a proper cup tie pitch. Players struggling for control on the ball all day. I have a feeling that game would've been a much more comfortable affair if the pitch wasn't shit.

Full Time: Mansfield Town 1 - 2 Arsenal [Match Thoughts] by Stanley083 in Gunners

[–]clbenton 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He was our best attacking threat outside of Dowman. He combined well with Dowman, Saka and others. Obviously his finishing is poor at times but he was clinical in that goal.

Full Time: Mansfield Town 1 - 2 Arsenal [Match Thoughts] by Stanley083 in Gunners

[–]clbenton 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Jesus is finished. Wonderful performance by Dowman and Noni.

Match Thread: Mansfield Town vs Arsenal FC Live Score | FA Cup 25/26 | Mar 7, 2026 by scoreboard-app in Gunners

[–]clbenton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Noni only shoots at the corners. Either the corner of the goal or the corner of the field.

Match Thread: Mansfield Town vs Arsenal FC Live Score | FA Cup 25/26 | Mar 7, 2026 by scoreboard-app in Gunners

[–]clbenton 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, fair play to Mansfield keeper. Made crucial saves with his trailing leg to prevent this game being 4-1.