That's the word I would use to describe today's performance from Arsenal and the ref. The ref gave two penalties that are never given and he decided to give them. 3-1 defeat was more acceptable.
Liverpool however, that's the best I've ever seen of them based on this season. Over the years they have set up either too defensive minded, or when they do attack simply couldn't defend the leads. However this side is as balanced as any over the years at the club. It's clear that Klopp has been able to mould the team to his liking over the past 3 seasons or so.
Emery must be given that chance. The situation he finds himself in this season isn't too far off what Klopp and Pep were in. The aim is still to make CL football. Luckily we have two routes to do so, and let's not lose focus on that.
Unprofessional
posted on 29/12/18
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posted on 29/12/18
Just when you thought that it couldn't get worse!
Could it be that 6th place is now in jeopardy?
posted on 29/12/18
comment by Lexington 125.2 (U8879)
posted 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
Both pens were legit, only thing he got wrong was not giving the Lacazette one too.
Liverpool were okay, but tbh hardly had to break sweat as we gifted them opportunity after opportunity - in fact they’ll probably be disappointed the margin wasn’t greater.
Emery DOES need to be given longer, but he royally facked up tonight starting Aubameyang instead of Laca.
Xhaka showed again why he can’t be trusted, yet he seems a permanent fixture. Can only hope he’s moved on next summer.
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Xhaka wasnt the reason we score a goal and lose control of the game within 3 min. Why do you single him out every time? He isnt our main problem.
Our main problem is our defense and that we havent got any width on both flanks.
Liverpool has proper replacements in all departments. Look at us . We needed Bellerin to have competition for so long now. We brought in Lichtsteiner. Only an example why we struggle. We really need to invest in some positions but we wont do it because of the Yankee.
Like or not but with the Yankee and not an owner who invest heavily we turning into a midtable team.
We should be happy that Chelsea isnt out of sight already because they struggle as well. Only that is the reason we compete about 4th place at the moment.
posted on 29/12/18
comment by CrouchEndGooner (U13531)
posted 42 minutes ago
Utd fans coming out the Woodward
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Not sure why they laughing at us. The table doesnt lie.
posted on 29/12/18
comment by The Verbal Jouster (U11370)
posted 28 minutes ago
Thought we deserved the win but the score line was a little unfair
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Absolute no doubt about Liverpool's win.
posted on 29/12/18
'Xhaka wasnt the reason we score a goal and lose control of the game within 3 min. Why do you single him out every time? He isnt our main problem.'
He wasn't the worst midfielder today - Torreira really stepped up to secure this season's Arsenal midfield @ Anfield crap-off - but his immobility is a major contributory factor is why we fail to control games now.
So yeah, not our 'main' problem, but a massive one still the same.
posted on 29/12/18
comment by Lexington 125.2 (U8879)
posted 1 minute ago
'Xhaka wasnt the reason we score a goal and lose control of the game within 3 min. Why do you single him out every time? He isnt our main problem.'
He wasn't the worst midfielder today - Torreira really stepped up to secure this season's Arsenal midfield @ Anfield crap-off - but his immobility is a major contributory factor is why we fail to control games now.
So yeah, not our 'main' problem, but a massive one still the same.
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Disagree. We have Torreira for more mobility and Xhaka to play alongside. The problem isnt there mobility, it is there passing and not keeping the ball.
Gwendouzi thank god he wasnt starting today is far less mobile than Xhaka.
posted on 29/12/18
So you agree that Xhaka isn't mobile, and his ball retention and passing isn't great either.
I think we are basically agreeing about him then, Geets tbh.
I'd seriously like Emery to be brave and to start AMN in a central position against Fulham. We need more energy in front of that unbelievably shoddy backline of ours.
January cannot come quickly enough now. I just wish we had long enough to ship the whole sorry shower out the door.
posted on 29/12/18
comment by Lexington 125.2 (U8879)
posted 18 seconds ago
So you agree that Xhaka isn't mobile, and his ball retention and passing isn't great either.
I think we are basically agreeing about him then, Geets tbh.
I'd seriously like Emery to be brave and to start AMN in a central position against Fulham. We need more energy in front of that unbelievably shoddy backline of ours.
January cannot come quickly enough now. I just wish we had long enough to ship the whole sorry shower out the door.
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Xhaka isnt the quickest but he has got other qualities. He is one of our better players this season. Like it or not.
Your optimism regarding the January TW suprise me. We are rumoured to Banega, 30 years old, slow and his passing range is back and sideway most of the time. Keep the faith, Lex.
posted on 30/12/18
Xhaka has had a shocking 3 seasons yet when Torreira has one bad game the Xhaka bumbandits come out in force. Utterly clueless individuals.