PL: Southampton vs Arsenal | Tuesday 26th January | KO:20:15 | BT Sport (Maybe)

[Tir Na Nog]

We're so much better without Aubonlahor.

 

[say yes]

I think there are a few AM I told you so who shjould be eating humble pie over Cedric and Mari. Both when called upon have done the job.

Good players. Both have impressed me. Cedric's contract length stinks, but never understood the fuss with Mari. He was dirt cheap, great profile, and has always played well.

 

[2Smokeyy]

Cedric

 

[DUFFMAN]

Please no Partey injury

 

[BigPoppaPump]

I dunno man. Actually think the popularity of football is being overrated. It's big here, but not dominant like in Brazil or Germany.

Look at the South West, not a single proper football club. All they do there is play rugby, cricket and hockey (another sport England is very good at). Rugby in particular is extremely popular nationwide, much as I hate it.

I always thought Rugby and Cricket were more posh sports but I see how they're more popular in some regions, I don't know about hockey though.

 

[novar]

Nice one two with Friend there

 

[say yes]

Pepe needs to do this next match, and the next.

Hate to be a downer but he's had these one off games a few times and then goes missing for weeks on end. So lets' see what happens now.

Yep the talent is there, but consistency is his big issue.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Really it's not thigh again for Partey top 4 ot 6 not achievable without him

 

[razörist]

Good players. Both have impressed me. Cedric's contract length stinks, but never understood the fuss with Mari. He was dirt cheap, great profile, and has always played well.

What does great profile mean? His facebook?

 

[Bloodbather]

I'm liking the level of technique brought to the table when Saka and Pépé are both featured in the attacking trio.

 

[SA Gunner]

We need Rangnick, Ødegaard, Buendia, Bissouma, Eduoard/Depay and Saliba + Balogun back in the summer.

That's all Santa.

 

[BigPoppaPump]

We're so much better without Aubonlahor.

He really does hold us back unfortunately.

 

[say yes]

What does great profile mean? His facebook?

Comfortable on the ball, strong, aerially dominant, left-footed.

 

[TakeChillPill]

Sure you were trolling but I don’t agree - England have tons of quality. Always have one of the top 8 or so squads in the world which is what you’d expect from their population (medium) & investment (large).

The biggest reason England never has a ‘dominant generation’ is - in my view - that they play too many sports. Most countries specialise in 1-2 sports, which get all the most talented kids. England is a jack of all trades country, whose talent pool is never concentrated. Has at least 3 major sports (Football, cricket and rugby) all of which it competes in at the highest level, but none of which it dominates. Ridiculously successful country for its size at the Olympics. Huge tennis and golf heritage too.

Doesn’t fit the narrative, but truth is that England massively over-perform in international sport, relative to what you’d expect. Needs to be looked at in the round.

That's a load of bollocks. The reason simple the was the football culture. Hardwork and grit over skill and technique. I know so many guys who were super talented but they lacked that 'grit' or were too flashy.

Also The pitches were like a mud pits. Technical players were a rarity only ones I can think of are hoddle and le tisser and interestingly enough they never played enough for England.

It is only with the introduction in to a continental style training in academies and 3g ptiches in schools and 4g across the country that we've seen a change in the standard of technical players. Sancho, foden, Saka ESR are all examples of that.

If you've ever played Sunday league football you'll know exactly why there was no quality generation.

 

[BigPoppaPump]

Partey makes a big difference, Xhaka is much better with him and our midfield doesn't get bypassed.

 

[yorch44]

God I hate Arteta and his obsession with Willian. Just put Martinelli instead of that clown hair idiot

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Ok how much Southampton pay this ref?,

 

[El Duderino]

Pepe needs to do this next match, and the next.

Hate to be a downer but he's had these one off games a few times and then goes missing for weeks on end. So lets' see what happens now.

I get that and it’s a valid criticism of him, but he’s also hardly ever had a chance to build much form.

Is only behind Laca as far as g/a contributions, no?

 

[say yes]

We're so much better without Aubonlahor.

Never going to be able to unsee this ffs :rofl:

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Partey makes a big difference, Xhaka is much better with him and our midfield doesn't get bypassed.

CM is about partnerships, always.