Nunowoolmez
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These results do happen, when top meet bottom. I remember when Liverpool were in their pomp absolutely flying, & lost to Watford, who were in the relegation zone if I recall correctly. A few seasons ago.
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Uncle Good-Advice
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I don't think that they found a way to beat Arsenal yet. They found a way to neutralize Arsenal which comes at a cost of their own offensive potential. This tactical setup more often than not will result in low scoring games but not necessarily in our opponents' favour as it could go either way depending on who will score first. Teams will need something extra.
Let's see where we were struggling. Newcastle game was probably a blueprint for a negative tactics - reducing the number of chances for both teams and roughing the game but very little apart from that and if the ref was competent we would have won anyway. So what about others? Everton provided great set-pieces routine and this was the X-factor that gave them 3 points (without that we have 0-0), Leeds had been pressing very well and should have got a result but eventually came short because they're ****, United played counter-attack and we kinda fell into their laps.
All I'm saying is that there's no team on Earth that could be at the same time great at set-pieces, strong in pressing, quick in transition and also clinical in front of goal as the chances will be few and far between. We should expect that teams will try to emulate Everton and Newcastle tactical setup and therefore adjust our game accordingly to their strengths. So against Evertons and Newcastles away it's Trossard not Martinelli (more individual brilliance), Tierney not Zinchenko, Tomiyasu not White (more steel and defensive awareness even at a cost of offensive firepower) and obviously Jesus in place of Nketiah (to create chaos in opponents' lines). We're not good enough to play the same team week-in week-out and dominate all the time. Yet.
Squillaci
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Boys were flying after being under Lampard for too long. That's understandable. They were just more motivated than us, unfortunately.
As Arsenal we would have to play 10 London derbies to win the league. Often overlooked when City only have United to play.
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Should we beat City at the Emirates I feel they’re unlikely to go beyond 85-88. They’re away performances this year haven‘t been up to standard we really should be winning this one.
Tir Na Nog
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What a sad state of affairs that Anthony Taylor is now easily the best ref in the league.
RacingPhoton
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If we beat them, they may voluntarily opt for punishment this season rather than next season
UpTheGunnerz
Vrei sa pleci dar una una iei
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serenitynow
Ex-fransgooner
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Even as things stand, their currently on track for 81 points this season based on their points/game. I don't see them having a massive turn around in their form, particularly after this FFP fiasco.
We definitely should be winning against them at least at home, and the same goes for the remaining 9 home games. That would take us to 80 points; we'd only need a handful of wins and draws from the remaining 8 away fixtures, which could give us some leeway to lose a couple of games (most likely Newcastle, City/Liverpool away). I'm thinking even as low as 85 points could possibly clinch the title this year. Anything over 90 all but guarantees it.
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United annoyingly play again this Wednesday (vs Leeds) at home and can potentially close the gap to 5 points (with us having played two fewer).
It gives the illusion that they are close to us, seriously need to win on Saturday at all costs.
It gives the illusion that they are close to us, seriously need to win on Saturday at all costs.
14Henry
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Leeds to get a new (albeit temporary) manager bounce. No Casemiro or Eriksen. Plus its a Derby. United big favourites but won't be easy.
Riou
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United will win on Wednesday, we will win on Saturday and then Leeds will get a result on Sunday against them... meaning we will be 7/8 points clear of them with 2 games in hand, plus a big goal difference advantage.
Good stuff!
Good stuff!
ArsenalInMyHeart
This is your brain on ITK addiction
without Casemiro in 3 matches , they can drop the points
gunner4lyfe
Established Member
Somebody needs to remind Emery that he fvcking owes us for that Europa League final disaster.
gunner4lyfe
Established Member
Leeds twice and the Leicester who seem to be their bogey team recently. They're definitely dropping points.
Ljonin
Active Member
Nah we can’t count on them dropping any points. They’re very well organized and efficient and Rashford is world class at the moment. Add to that maybe the best defensive unit in the league.
We just have to find out winning ways again. It will be close
We just have to find out winning ways again. It will be close
Man Utd aren't winning the league. I dont even worry about them. If we have a bad second half to the season and get say 36 points out of the remaining 54 then Utd would have to win 15 of their last 17 games. All this Utd title talk is pure nonsense.
14Henry
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Na they aren't the best defensive unit in the league. Newcastle along with us are the best.
United are solid but they will give up goals. The only problem is Leeds seem to be struggling on that front. Fingers crossed Leeds can do a Palace and steal a point at the end.
14Henry
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Have to agree. Until they are within 4-5 points of us with all games played being equal I won't consider them. I wouldn't say it's impossible. But the bookies 25/1 is realistic.
If United beat us to the league from here I think you'd find me floating around the Thames face down. City I could handle. Even Newcastle. But United. No chance. Imagine having to listen to Neville saying I told yous all United would finish above Arsenal.
