PL I Arsenal v West Brom I Boxing Day I 3pm GMT

[carlito'sway]

**** you don't have to tell me, go look at the Ramsey thread, I've been advocating Xhaka-Ramsey long term while other AM faithfull gave me stick for it.

He needs to do better in front of goal.

Seriously, his second chance was even more wasteful. He could have easily slided the ball to Lucas but he went for glory!

 

[Oh_Snap]

If we can improve on our shooting from outside of the box that would give me something to blog about.

I would tweet this.

 

[juice man]

Well I want to, because he deserves it, but I need to milk this moment to push my Özil agenda.

What a cross.

Thats what we need from Özil. Those moments of brilliance to help win you a game.

Off the pace for most of the game, but he stepped up to help us get the winner. Thats all I want from him. Very happy.

 

[Xhaka Zulu]

That was directed at Özil actually!

You were criticising Özil? My mistake then.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

Apparently Gabriel lost it at Lucas for not tracking back toward the end of the game - I can't remember it - anyone?

They were still going at it with each other down the tunnels

Good to hear if true. The Invincibles policed themselves properly and no man was allowed to slack.

 

[razörist]

Seriously, his second chance was even more wasteful. He could have easily slided the ball to Lucas but he went for glory!

It is. I always think back at his goal away at Watford last season. He's lost his composure in front of goal a bit, the beauty about most of his goals before were that he just always did the right thing, without thinking. If he has time, he's in trouble.

 

[Mike Vinna]

Early on it looks like we're very much off the pace. Giroud'll likely have one of those games where he's absolutely useless. Still, he might knick a cheeky header.

Well, whadda ya know haha

 

[krackpot]

Off the pace for most of the game,

gave at least three crosses and much more through balls. he was already playing quite good

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

26 shoots 11 on target today we had 76 % possession would be really banter if we dropped points today after that.

 

[Sapient Hawk]

Good to hear if true. The Invincibles policed themselves properly and no man was allowed to slack.

The Invincibles were men as opposed to this motley crew of petulant spoiled men-children, save for a few exceptions.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

Seriously, his second chance was even more wasteful. He could have easily slided the ball to Lucas but he went for glory!

It's those little things that are unforgivable. Even Henry said pass if a team mate is better placed. Too many players look at themselves and individual stats instead of playing fir the team. That's one thing neither Santi or Coquelin does.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

against Crystal Palace should be: Xhaka Ramsey Theo Özil Ox/Alexis Giroud.

 

[juice man]

gave at least three crosses and much more through balls. he was already playing quite good

Was peripheral for large periods of the game - I noted it a few times in the thread. He grew into the game in the latter part of the second half though. I'm happy with his contribution at the end of the day.

 

[carlito'sway]

It's those little things that are unforgivable. Even Henry said pass if a team mate is better placed. Too many players look at themselves and individual stats instead of playing fir the team. That's one thing neither Santi or Coquelin does.

I replayed it...He had two chances on this opportunity. The first one, he ran into Foster, got the ball back and tried a ridiculous chip. Lucas was livid next to him. So frustrating.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

The Invincibles were men as opposed to this motley crew of petulant spoiled men-children, save for a few exceptions.

They were team players first focused on delivering trophies to the fans instead of meaningless selfies and boring interviews. That team cared about each other which was why they did the shouting so the media had less negative nonsense to write about.

 

[krackpot]

Was peripheral for large periods of the game - I noted it a few times in the thread. He grew into the game in the latter part of the second half though. I'm happy with his contribution at the end of the day.

Fair enough

 

[carlito'sway]

Apparently Gabriel lost it at Lucas for not tracking back toward the end of the game - I can't remember it - anyone?

They were still going at it with each other down the tunnels

Stillberto mentioned it as well....I am fine with that. We need those no-nonsense characters in a team.

 

[carlito'sway]

 

[razörist]

Stillberto mentioned it as well....I am fins with that. We need those no-nonsense characters in a team.

Yeah Gabriel was already going off before the play was over, he was screaming in Lucas' direction.

 

[razörist]

Idiots? I think that's a bit harsh, its almost 2017 ffs. Nowadays we call them 'special' people.