UEL Round of 32 2nd Leg: Arsenal (1) v Benfica (1) | Thursday February 25 | KO: 17:55 UTC | BT Sport

[roz]

I see Molde knocked out Hoffenheim, might be a decent draw, if possible?

Granada killed off Napoli, that was a surprise.

Quite like/respect Molde. Actually tried to play football when they came here. Good on em’

 

[Ash10]

Willian remontada

Why does he love Willian so much?

 

[dashsnow17]

I think a positive from that game was that Auba got into 3 really good goalscoring positions, scored two and one was just offside. We're gonna need more of that if we're to salvage anything from this dire season.

 

[KrissKringle]

 

[A_G]

Also if Utd could close the gap on City could they conceivably phone it in with the EL?

Might not be a terrible team to face even if they are the best. Sp*rs and Leicester would be too stressful.

The R16 matches are on March 11 and 18 so the gap might still be pretty big. Could potentially face them without Pogba which would be big.

 

[Sniper Mik]

I see Molde knocked out Hoffenheim, might be a decent draw, if possible?

Granada killed off Napoli, that was a surprise.

Think we're getting a PL side.

 

[Makingtrax]

If we win this competition it will be an amazing season overall and he should definitely stay for me, but it's the only way I'll get back on board tbh(or title winning form in the league from now).. Realistically I have no belief of that all, but as long as we are still in it you can only hope.

He won't win bro, no fear, unless the draw really falls in our favour somehow.

 

[Rex Stone]

The R16 matches are on March 11 and 18 so the gap might still be pretty big. Could potentially face them without Pogba which would be big.

City play four league games in the next two weeks though.

Now would be the time they could slip up.

 

[GoonerJeeves]

Actually think that is a bit unfair, we've been pretty decent defensively for most parts of the season.

 

[Sanchez11]

Willian remontada

My manager!!

 

[A_G]

City play four league games in the next two weeks though.

Now would be the time they could slip up.

Yeah true if United can beat them and they drop points in another game it might be back on.

I think Arteta has Ole's number regardless so I don't really fear them.

 

[KrissKringle]

Actually think that is a bit unfair, we've been pretty decent defensively for most parts of the season.

That's when the charitable side of us comes out and we start gifting goals. Sharing is caring after all.

 

[krengon]

Also if Utd could close the gap on City could they conceivably phone it in with the EL?

Might not be a terrible team to face even if they are the best. Sp*rs and Leicester would be too stressful.

Yeah if we were to face Manu I'd prefer if it's before the final tbh.. Feels like City will build up a big enough gap soon enough so can't see any title challenge, think it's more likely Manu get dragged down to the top 4 fight.

definitely don't want Sp**s under any circumstances, way too stressful..

 

[TakeChillPill]

Our problem is in cm, we're just so slow in the transition from midfield to attack. Also don't like seeing eat out wide. I would rather see Ødegaard on the left esr in the middle and Saka on the left. Saka is good from anywhere tbf.

 

[Rex Stone]

Yeah true if United can beat them and they drop points in another game it might be back on.

I think Arteta has Ole's number regardless so I don't really fear them.

Said that about Emery and Sarri tbf.

There’s going to be some shocking teams left in though so hopefully a Zagreb or Young Boys next round.

 

[krengon]

He won't win bro, no fear, unless the draw really falls in our favour somehow.

what do you mean no fear lol That's the best possible outcome and I'm praying we can somehow do it.

 

[dashsnow17]

For real. I'm not his biggest fan but I can't grasp how he had a good bit of form, got praised by the manager and ever since has been sidelined?

 

[A_G]

Said that about Emery and Sarri tbf.

If Kolasinac had crossed it first time...

 

[Rex Stone]

For real. I'm not his biggest fan but I can't grasp how he had a good bit of form, got praised by the manager and ever since has been sidelined?

Auba came back and after the Villa loss I think he’s just gone with getting him firing again.

 

[Finesse]

We went 1 up tonight and noticeably backed off of them, it is what it is. Had no reason to do this against such a poor side. At the end of the day thankfully we're through.

Of course. We had no reason to. However it’s football and the dynamics of games do change. I am against using every situation to sling a shot of the manager. He was clearly pushing the players to move up the pitch. Mikel is not everyone’s cup of tea but it’s jarring he is used like a battering ram when we please. Even when he wins we look for a way to dampen it.