UEL R16 1st Leg: AC Milan v Arsenal | March 8, 2018 18:00 GMT | BT Sport

[Yousif Arsenal]

Milan allowed us breathing space and the intensity was completely different. You can't really judge attitude when you're on top. Brightn made us shrink mentally. Milan wasnt capable of that because that's not what they do

You maybe right but the quality we got this shouldn't be happening

 

[c00lguy]

Ok I think he was one of our best players today but those stats don't seem like anything extraordinary.

 

[TakeChillPill]

Xhaka actually had a good game, actually made some passes between the lines which is his job.

 

[Marmaduke]

He swore at him, the prick

If he did that is beyond bizarre. He's got a ridiculously short fuse...

Maybe he was swearing at another player or the ref?

 

[Rimaal]

 

[Marmaduke]

Whenever Chambers goes up, he'll cross it in the box. As long as Bellerin can't do a simple thing like that, he shouldn't be playing. No use having a right back on the pitch who doesn't threaten his opponent.
Other than two bad clearances, Chambers had a good game tonight and overall offers more going forward.

I think we have just established the new Chambers fanboy section

 

[Slartibartfast]

Chambers actually did indeed do a good job out there. Of course Bellerin has got loads of potential but I really think half the hype is his speed...

He did a fine job. One thing that was quite noticeable was that Mustafi wasn't constantly having to go out wide to cover because his fullback had drifted off somewhere into the Twilight Zone. Of course it helped that Milan doesn't have speed merchants to take advantage of Chambers' relative lack of pace out there, but he played a smart, solid game for the most part.

If only it were possible to somehow merge Chambers' better defensive instincts with Bellerin's pace...

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

The job is not done anyway we play s**t when there no pressure on us like ostersund. Let's see if they learn it something

 

[YeahBee]

Xhaka actually had a good game, actually made some passes between the lines which is his job.

I am a staunch Xhaka guy and I had numerous complaints

he should have stayed put more, he should basically move from end of our penalty box/circle to opposition side midcircle

 

[Sapient Hawk]

Give him a run in the league. Much likelier to reach the coveted 200th clean sheet before Agent Blue

 

[Aussie_gunner123]

I think its fair to say the guys know the Europa League is the only way back to the CL. Thought they played as a unit tonight. In defence everyone got back behind the ball to defend as a team.

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

That’s how you go to Italy, score two, and win. Spuds.

 

[field442]

They said the new Milan owner is under investigation for breach of FFP. I'd be investigating him for money laundering if they really spent £200m on that ****.

 

[Marmaduke]

If only it were possible to somehow merge Chambers' better defensive instincts with Bellerin's pace...

That has always been my main gripe about Bellerin (his end product, be it shot or cross is also pretty much average). His incredibly fast recovery pace allows him to mask lots of fundamental errors. Slower players are forced to play smarter of course but its a shame they can't just drill it into the guy.

 

[OSBK]

It was a stupid shot. It's injury time and you're two goals up, no need to unnecessarily hand the other team the ball.

Had he made some kind of play and tried to get in a better position and shot, that would be fine. What he did though was just fücking stupid.

We gave milan the ball for 45mins plus in the second half unnecessarily. In the last 10 mins of the game rambo/jack/mhky/welbeck all gave the ball away in much worst positions but as soon as xhaka has a shot that could put the tie to bed really and doesnt actually cause us any problems at all haters jump on him. Didnt see anyone jump on Wilshere when just let the ball run out for a goal kick and then walk back.

We both have different opinions but I am glad someone actually had a flippin shot the second half.

 

[Makingtrax]

4 full backs injured. Lovely stuff.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Jen

The best part about this result is that somehow rival fans will believe that this will earn Wenger an extension

Just watch

Who Liverpool Sp**s fans? They better win something before start laughing

 

[c00lguy]

In hindsight, if we manage to win the Europa League I don't think anyone can deny that it would be a very successful season.
The league cup would've been nice but it's a nothing trophy really. FA Cup more prestigious than it and we won it loads already.
We've never won a European trophy under Wenger. This competition will make or break our season.

 

[Rimaal]

Wenger wanted us to keep possession in the last moments, Xhaka wanted a goal.

 

[Hope]

4 full backs injured. Lovely stuff.

Lol