PL: Swansea City v Arsenal | January 30, 2018 19:45 GMT

[dashsnow17]

that big problem if he say that again wenger acting like our players who earn millions are kids. wake the f**k up it's not always nice and rosy for you.

We're blaming our losses on our previous losses.

 

[KrissKringle]

I think doing the Giroud deal right before they hit the pitch didn’t do the team any favors either. Still inexcusable to lose. Why Wenger didn’t start Mkhitaryan for Jack is beyond me. Why bring in a quality player to not play him?

Because Iwobi is his pet. We'll soon ruin Miki's forward thinking, just you wait. Nobody takes any responsibility here. They just pass it sideways until they somehow find a spot for a quick one-two and possibly score.

 

[Hunta]

Could tell about 5 mins in that we were ****ed. Bit of rain/bad weather and this team goes into their shell. Sounds cliche but it's true. They never fancy it.

 

[YeahBee]

Xhaka- I can't stand this guy and hope he's sold for whatever they can get for him in the summer. He's slow, has mediocre technique and can barely pick a pass, let alone tackle.
I just don't see the point of buying him when he's like a square peg in a round hole. He doesn't fit the system at all and you're playing with fire whenever he goes up the pitch.
Last season he was getting booked left and right, but had those Beckham-esque diagonals in the short patch when the team played more directly.
This season he's not getting booked as much, but the diagonals are completely gone from his game and he's more of a liability than an asset.

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I have responses to all players, man you are right on some but totally of on others

Xhaka in a team that can defend together would shine, he did in Germany and well you know germans are known for that, organization

he is slow yes, but with his vision he can manage anyway, especially in a team setup to benefit from his strengths strong in the tackle if he doesn't have to chase, strong header, great longranger

play him between n' slightly behind Jack and Ramsey and ALL three can play to their strengths

 

[YeahBee]

Iwobi and Bellerin should be dropped for a few games imo

and play what?

Bellerin affects the game just by being on the pitch

Iwobi does great for Nigeria and scores, he doesn't for us because we play retardedly

 

[blaze_of_glory]

and play what?

Bellerin affects the game just by being on the pitch

Iwobi does great for Nigeria and scores, he doesn't for us because we play retardedly

So we should keep playing a guy who is not playing well for us? Bellerin certainly does affect the game though...

 

[YeahBee]

So we should keep playing a guy who is not playing well for us? Bellerin certainly does affect the game though...

and what good would chambers or holding do at WB? we lose all attacking threat

threat Bell got in heaps just by his pace alone

 

[KrissKringle]

Xhaka in a team that can defend together would shine, he did in Germany and well you know germans are known for that, organization

Well, that goes out the window before you buy him, doesn't it? We all know that you can cherry pick the best defenders that ever were and put them in this team and they would underperform. Xhaka isn't suited for this tippy-tappy bullsh*t that Wenger plays.
I can see him being more useful in a counterattacking team where he's playing in a deeper role spraying diagonals for wingers, but in this slow buildup team with predictable play he is a liability, simple as.

 

[Itsupforgrabsnow]

Iwobi and Bellerin should be dropped for a few games imo

Who do you play in Bellerin's place? Debuchy's gone. So many new additions required in this squad.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

and what good would chambers or holding do at WB? we lose all attacking threat

threat Bell got in heaps just by his pace alone

AMN would be my choice at the moment. Our RB options are horrible, but Bellerin has been up there with our worst performers this year.

 

[Makingtrax]

So glad this game wasn't on TV.

Let me give you the rational Arséne. Playing away from home is different from playing at home. Yes the fundamental are the same, rectangle grass pitch, 22 men, 1 ref etc but the atmosphere, the dimensions, crowd pressure, not being use to bumps, different slickness in the pitch all these variables and more make away from home different. And until you recognise that there is a difference then there will always be problems.

That's why when you're playing away from home you've got to go for as much procession as possible to keep the crowd quiet.

Read an article recently about money ruining the EPL. The simple fact is that the 6 teams at the top have such dominance that lower teams are all sitting back deep, hoping to catch the big teams on the break. It'll work occasionally like it did tonight and against Liverpool, but it's killing the excitement and making games really dull to watch. The only exciting games are when the top teams play each other or the lower teams play each other.

But what else can they do?

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Who do you play in Bellerin's place? Debuchy's gone. So many new additions required in this squad.

We need to sign a RB now that Debuchy is out, no question. But AMN or Chambers should get some games, if only to wake Hector up.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Needs to focus on the game, not his derelique fashion project.

 

[Santi's Left Foot]

We need to sign a RB now that Debuchy is out, no question. But AMN or Chambers should get some games, if only to wake Hector up.

Lol those options are piss poor too. Maybe AMN for a couple of games.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Lol those options are piss poor too. Maybe AMN for a couple of games.

It's not pretty But tired of the same **** from Hector every game. I just want someone who can cross the ball properly and not pass to the other team all the time.

 

[KrissKringle]

Iwobi and Bellerin should be dropped for a few games imo

Iwobi should be loaned off somewhere with an option to buy in the summer. He's been decent in his first season, but in the last year he's been pretty useless.
I'd recall back Perez from his nightmarish exodus and play him instead. That guy at least impacts the game in some way and plays it forward.
As for Bellerin, someone needs to do him a solid and teach him how to cross the ball, for Pete's sake. He also looks like he lost a good amount of that pace he had in the past.

 

[Hunta]

Need a shake up.

Cech, Bellerin, Mustafi, Xhaka, Iwobi, Lacazette need dropping.

We'll see 2 dropped at most.

 

[KrissKringle]

We'll see 2 dropped at most.

Because there are no options available on the bench or not good enough, but hey, Wenger will tell you he's perfectly happy with the squad and it can do the business.

 

[Makingtrax]

Could tell about 5 mins in that we were ****ed. Bit of rain/bad weather and this team goes into their shell. Sounds cliche but it's true. They never fancy it.

Nothing more uncomfortable than wet balls and wind.

 

[Hunta]