It's telling that refs command so much attention after games and they are main points. Not disputing the Aubameyang red card...that was as clear a red as we will ever see. But...Martinelli was clattered minutes later by n out of control Tomkins and there was no review.
Also...Ayew made tackles that were late and made no effort to get the ball but because they were in the first 25 mins, he did not get a yellow. I feel like we get yellow cards the moment we put in one hard tackle but opponents get 3 or 4 tackles minimum. It's ridiculous.
As for our team,we played well until we scored. Then we lost all urgency. For all the improvements we have made, we still need 2 goal cushions for us to be confident of winning. Until we can play for 80+ minutes the way we played the first 25, we will still be a bit nervous. Torreira coming off caused issues in midfield as Guendouzi is not that type of player.
Lacazette...damn...guy needs a goal desperately and could have scored one today. It's getting frustrating now as he has had a run of games. Losing Auba for 3 games will be rough but Martinelli can make a difference. Could be worth trying a Pepe, Nelson and Martinelli front three if Laca does not find his mojo back.
Referees Nd our performance
posted on 11/1/20
If Auba was Mane he gets away with it imo
posted on 11/1/20
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posted on 11/1/20
Its cool we got Gabriel who will show his mark!
Arsenal needs to stop relying on Auba so much, h may leave in the summer....another RVP situation
posted on 11/1/20
Tomkins was lucky not to be off VAR inconsistent again
posted on 11/1/20
I agree Auba needs rest we must play Martinelli to improve him Auba is a phenomenal scorer but not streetwise imo he lacks that aggressive fight required as CF also lacks football brain harsh but true unlike Mane of Liverpool.
posted on 11/1/20
comment by BO$$™ (U6401)
posted 28 minutes ago
Lacazette is an awful striker let's face it.
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Every meaningful thing we do will either run through our fullbacks out wide, or get pipelined straight through the middle to Lacazette by David Luiz.
Every single throw-in will also be delayed until Lacazette drops back and squares up to receive it.
Take Lacazette out and we lose any sort of edge upfront.
He's the literal theatrical foil of the dramatic piece who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who allows everyone else on stage to shine.
posted on 11/1/20
Laca is alright
posted on 11/1/20
Laca is in a run of bad form. He is taking longer to throw off the problems than others have of playiong under Emery. Hopefully he will get there. It only takes a couple of goals and he could get his confidence back.
The way I see it, he has 3 games to prove himself before Auba is back. Still not performing and he should be dropped.
posted on 11/1/20
Tomkins was a bad foul but the big difference was that it wasnt studs. Auba went into him studs first straight onto the side of the ankle Tomkins scythed him down shin first. I'm not saying it wasnt a red and I think he was out of control, but there was a clear difference.
The other one I think deserved a red was the deliberate violent conduct from Zaha shoving was it Torreira into Sokratis. A deliberate shove to push him under the player who was jumping and imo a clear deliberate act of dangerous play.
Ayew had the most fouls of any player in the PL this year without being booked for repeat offences. Laca got booked for repeat offences for less fouls and some of which were dives.
On the subject of dives, the worst was one player who jumped a yard across and barged Sokratis and then threw himself on the ground and got a free kick from it. Sums up the ref today, gave them a foul for every dive they did.
posted on 11/1/20
How Ayew didn’t receive a yellow though out the game was a disgrace, he committed enough fouls for two bookings. Thought Tomkins was lucky to stay on Aswell. We have had some ridiculous decisions against us the last few games. However so disappointing to not come out with the same attitude as we started with, we were encouraging Palace to score. It’s as if we have to win the game in the first 30 mins because we don’t play for the rest.