Arsenal Banter Archive December 09 2015

 

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09 Dec 2015 23:03:11
Wolfsburg
Zenit
Athletic Madrid

Any of the above will do.

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09 Dec 2015 23:27:23
Our Potential to underestimate these teams can not be underestimated :-)

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09 Dec 2015 23:29:38
We will get Zenit.

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09 Dec 2015 23:57:22
I think we all know who we will bloody well get . eh Dags

: (

It will be sods law.

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10 Dec 2015 00:00:39
Don't underestimate atletico. Well drilled side that give very little away. Weaker than previous years maybe buy you know over 2 legs if you go through you would of ran miles and miles in a war of a game.

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10 Dec 2015 00:49:10
Yep Bambam.

Barca :-)

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{Ed033's Note - No problem, Celtic beat Barcelona (once).

10 Dec 2015 08:06:22
Very true Ed.

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10 Dec 2015 08:45:38
I'd worry more about athletico than Real, Real could underestimate us, but athletico will b a tight 2 legs.

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09 Dec 2015 22:59:30
Wow what a game. Giroud massive first goal, amazing pass by Campbell. The best part I had 6-1 for us to win by 3 or more.

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09 Dec 2015 23:05:16
Well done mate, I admire your optimism.

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09 Dec 2015 23:51:54
They have cost me plenty, about time they got me some dough back. Lol what a night I am over the moon.

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10 Dec 2015 11:43:52
joel campbell was class. can't fault his desire or work rate. and his was against his old club. iv said he won't be here in two years let's hope he proves me wrong.

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09 Dec 2015 22:46:37
Was it a pen?

Harsh, but who cares :-)

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09 Dec 2015 23:01:19
Very harsh but your right we don't care.

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09 Dec 2015 23:10:18
Over a season refs decisions even them selfs up, in the PL Ramsey v Liverpool cost us in the CL league tonight and Giroud goal v Bayern (handball unquestionably) went for us.
Worth remembering when things don't go our way sometimes.

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09 Dec 2015 23:59:19
Remember the final v Liverpool at Cardiff when Carragher handled on the line and then Owen nicked the game from us

Swings and roundabouts mate.

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10 Dec 2015 00:01:26
The goalies assist for our first was funnier. Cech keeps that out. He was top draw tonight as always.

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09 Dec 2015 22:31:27
Hi lads, first time poster on what is an excellent night for the club. Result cannot be underestimated. Intimidating venue and atmosphere. To go there and win was going to be difficult enough but to win in such a manner, considering all the injuries is very encouraging. Discipline was good along with Workrate, attributes not always associated with arsenal. Love the site guys and the banter. Always appreciate eds insightful input. Gooner for life not just tonight!

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{Ed025's Note - good post that ros, you need to do it more often mate..

09 Dec 2015 22:48:27
Welcome Ros.

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09 Dec 2015 22:52:42
Good start mate. Welcome.

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09 Dec 2015 22:53:43
Cheers ed, was nervous as to what Arsenal would turn up tonight but to a man they were at it for the majority of the game bar a scrappy first twenty. Agree about Campbell, not going to get too carried away but credit where it's due. He turned in a serious performance in a high pressure game, not just a meaningless capital cup game. Hopefully augurs well for him.

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09 Dec 2015 22:17:12
Got the right score. but who could have predited the performance of not Kevin not sol but our very own Joel Campbell, . workrate and performance immense. said not so long ago we needed a performance like we had against Utd. kick start our season. stay with the pack. buy a couple of players, get our injuried players back. stay wit the pack. i believe. come on fellows gooners. ill have you believing in Danny the goalmachine welbeck yet lads.

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09 Dec 2015 22:34:20
You spoilt a good post with that last sentence Sligo :-)

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09 Dec 2015 22:54:01
Dags I'm really welbecks agent😅.

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09 Dec 2015 23:01:39
Gotta agree with you Sligo, staying with the pack over the next month is vital and then kick on with the return of all the injured. Wilshere and Wellbeck will want to hit the ground running with squad places for euros up for grabs too and Sanchez will have got his much needed rest albeit as a result of his injury.

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09 Dec 2015 23:06:06
Lol Sligo,
To be fair, I like Welbeck.

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09 Dec 2015 23:18:01
He played alright tonight after 20 mins. but mertersucker gives me nightmares when he goes for his Sunday walk 🚶 chasing a forward back from the half way line. liability, car crash waiting to happen, springs to mind.

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09 Dec 2015 22:16:22
I know i'm his biggest fan

BUT

Did Giroud really get a hat trick or was the first one an own goal?

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09 Dec 2015 22:27:54
It was on target hit the back of the keepers arms give the guy a break hah ha.

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09 Dec 2015 22:46:57
Hey

I'm chuffed he got a hat trick but you know how these things work.
I'm just so happy we aren't playing Thursday then Sunday .

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09 Dec 2015 21:57:06
Arsene Wenger right now. Ha ha ha ha love it.


goo.gl/1zNZBY

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09 Dec 2015 21:54:30
Take another look at Campbell setting up Olly's 2nd.

Absolute class.

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09 Dec 2015 22:04:21
Hes been spending to much time with Ozil, very calm and top class delivery.

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{Ed025's Note - he had a very good game G62..but lets not get carried away, this is joel campbell you know mate..

09 Dec 2015 22:20:49
Couldn't agree more Ed mate, since getting a run in the team he's looked spursday night level at best but tonight he had an exceptional game, that exception needs to become the norm, but tonight is a good base to build on for him.

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{Ed025's Note - it certainly is mate..

09 Dec 2015 22:24:43
Have to JC was superb, the pass to OG for the second was stunning, great vision and tiiming, hopefully the confidence from tonights performance can be taken into the PL.

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09 Dec 2015 21:43:35
Going to hold my hands up here.

Have doubted we would qualify after losing first 2 games. Even going into tonight's game I predicted 1-1.

Absolutely ecstatic.
Fantastic performance and result.

Giroud will take all the plaudits, but take a bow Joel Campbell, you was magnificent tonight.

Over the moon.

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09 Dec 2015 21:57:45
After beating Bayern I thought we could but then with all the injuries especially to Sanchez I didn't think we would, well done to all 11 players tonight, Giroud best ever performance in front of goal and Joel Campbell came of age when needed most.
We've done our best to make life difficult for ourselves so far this season but were still in the CL and the PL title race so we've got away with up to now, hopefully we'll learn and move forward much wiser.

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09 Dec 2015 21:58:35
Campbell is starting to look like he belongs in a Arsenal shirt. He is certainly taking on the challenge to replace the injured Sanchez.

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{Ed025's Note - one swallow does not a summer make ryan..

09 Dec 2015 22:09:20
We can reach the semis I believe if we don't get Barcelona or bayern.

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09 Dec 2015 21:38:18
Positives from tonight
We go through. Result
Gary Neville Utd lose at home to bottom of their group Lyon!
Joel ( always puts a shift in ) Campbell gets better game by game!
Ollies first hat trick
Negatives
Chelski win!
But tonight means very little if we don't beat villa!

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09 Dec 2015 21:41:31
Rick

The last line in your post is the most crucial.

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09 Dec 2015 21:45:23
Let's hope Chelsea get PSG. I'd love to see that. Or do we want them in abit longer.

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09 Dec 2015 21:47:06
👆true story.

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09 Dec 2015 21:32:57
Well played Joel - great shift and great assist.

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09 Dec 2015 21:25:22
Wolfsburg surely would be the best draw.

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09 Dec 2015 21:32:17
Barcelona or Real would suit us better judging by this season and Monaco last season, no one will underestimate them home or away.

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09 Dec 2015 21:38:18
Barca. Real and I think atletico are toughest. Zenit or wolsburg you would take

Be nice to see draxler and mvilla at the Emirates In one season I guess.

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09 Dec 2015 21:43:09
We can beat Real if we get them. barca will b hard though.

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09 Dec 2015 22:54:37
real Madrid not sure. Ronaldo would have a field day. i'm often wrong though so we will see. There no mugs.

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09 Dec 2015 21:17:53
I didn't see us making it. We have played very very well. Best iv seen giroud play I reckon. Campbell been great. Ramsey nicely back in the centre.

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09 Dec 2015 21:26:30
I've seen Olly play as well be never finish as well, if he could carry that in to the PL?

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09 Dec 2015 21:32:40
I did.

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09 Dec 2015 21:12:11
Wheres cambiasso by the way? Impressed me first leg.

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09 Dec 2015 21:24:46
On bench mate.

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09 Dec 2015 21:11:57
Shame on the fans who didn't believe. olly, olly, olly. com on u reds. would love a donner kebab with chilli sauce.

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09 Dec 2015 21:08:08
I'm naming my firstborn Olivier.

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09 Dec 2015 21:14:19
I named mine Bendtner.

He disowned me when he turned 3 :-)

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09 Dec 2015 21:25:30
nice one DG:)
keep the jokes coming, love it:)
what a good night, so much worry, now all smiles:)
COYG andi.

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09 Dec 2015 21:07:18
oh look

Its Giroud again.

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09 Dec 2015 21:05:04
my man Giroud

yet again.

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09 Dec 2015 21:10:24
4 chances 3 goals! If only he could find that extra 50% improvement in his finishing I was on about :-)

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09 Dec 2015 21:12:55
His first hatrick. Didn't know that.

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09 Dec 2015 21:00:40
It's going to be nervy, I'd say already with injuries there's about 10 mins of extra time!

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09 Dec 2015 21:06:29
If we can nick a 3rd rick they can have an extra 30 mins if want.

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09 Dec 2015 21:07:49
I had no confidence in him scoring that but by god we needed that third goal.

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09 Dec 2015 20:57:06
Am I the only one who is embarrassed at watching us scrape through, in a very easy group to. No celebrating from me.

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09 Dec 2015 20:59:25
If we played cech from the start we would already be through. But if we go through let's hope we get a nice draw.

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09 Dec 2015 21:01:57
Footballs supposed to be exciting if it was nt we would not watch it, but yes!

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09 Dec 2015 21:02:41
Seriously Teddy?

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09 Dec 2015 21:03:17
If we get away with it tonight plus keep winning without missing Sanchez to much and get to January without the summer window fiasco costing us to much either, maybe just maybe tis is Arsene's lucky season,

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09 Dec 2015 20:55:15
Like I say Olly only needs 3 tough chances to score 2 great goals :-)

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09 Dec 2015 21:01:18
hi G62
super from Ollie:)
wally? how many chances does he need? how much is he on?
gggrrrrrrr, lol:)
COYG andi.

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09 Dec 2015 21:08:21
geerooooooo:) :)
hahaha:) nice nice
COYG andi.

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09 Dec 2015 20:34:34
It's funny, a few weeks ago I was actually thinking that we should throw the CL and go for the Prem. Take it all back, currently a bag of nerves watching us tonight, I am such a fan 👍.

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09 Dec 2015 20:45:33
If we score early, itll be one hell of a nervy match.

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09 Dec 2015 20:50:05
Yesss Ollie my boyyyyy.

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09 Dec 2015 20:51:18
Hattrick for Ollie please.

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09 Dec 2015 20:54:03
I think we still need 1 more to be sure, we're not the best at keeping clean sheets when we need to!

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09 Dec 2015 21:07:24
Thank you.

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09 Dec 2015 20:18:22
My man Giroud again

top man.

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09 Dec 2015 20:29:36
Love Olly just wish he was that bit better finisher, if he could increase his goals per chance rate 50% he'd be worth a title, he does gets lots of chances.

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09 Dec 2015 20:30:52
He's having a good season G62.

Pick on Per and leave Olly alone :-)

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09 Dec 2015 20:38:19
Fair comment Dags :-)

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09 Dec 2015 20:17:10
Its game on now.

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09 Dec 2015 20:03:35
18 minutes in

Some of our passing is shocking.

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09 Dec 2015 20:16:28
The goal was good though :-)

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09 Dec 2015 19:45:35
Just seen the kit, no positives can come from playing in this kit!

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09 Dec 2015 20:31:48
Rick,
Get the humble pie ready.

Hopefully.

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09 Dec 2015 20:40:02
Hopefully!

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09 Dec 2015 19:39:22
4 forwards! Ramsey and Flamini in the middle! Belerin and Monreal pushing on! AND Mertesacker!
I predict a busy night for Kos and Cech :-)

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09 Dec 2015 19:49:01
Ozil was a doubt with a tight calf.

He's playing. Watch him get injured.

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09 Dec 2015 20:19:04
Sorry Dags But hasn't TFI bloody well learnt.

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09 Dec 2015 20:32:35
Who's TFI Bambam?

Heard you mention it a few times lately.

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09 Dec 2015 20:42:51
The French Idiot/ Imbecile?

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09 Dec 2015 19:18:59
I don't see us loosing tonight. 2-3 Campbell, Giroud and Ramsey to score.

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09 Dec 2015 19:49:22
Hope you are correct mate.

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09 Dec 2015 19:00:51
can you imagine Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool and Spuds all in the Europa league

1) Rest of Europe would laugh their socks off the PL

2) More importantly every Sunday would be a Super Sunday with that lot playing and how boring would Saturday's be.

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09 Dec 2015 19:49:57
That you Steve?

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09 Dec 2015 18:56:55
2-3 and we scrape through.

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{Ed025's Note - 1-1 and off to the europa for me mate..sorry..

09 Dec 2015 19:07:34
Just seen the team with 3 forwards playing so 5 - 4 to us.

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09 Dec 2015 18:46:29
As del boy says he who dares wins.3v 0 giroud, Ramsey. and ozil. ozil to run the show.

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09 Dec 2015 18:21:58
1-1 tonight.

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09 Dec 2015 18:38:42
Let's hope not dags, Thursday's will be heartbreaking

Nerves are kickin in already though I must say

Crucial game.

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09 Dec 2015 18:47:35
Draw for me too Dags 2 2, i think they'll use same game plan as at the Emerirates and hit us on the break almost at will, although history does suggest a 1 0 or 2 1 win that isn't quite enough to save the tie/competition but puts a gloss on the night.

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09 Dec 2015 19:01:52
Agree Gents.

Do we go gung-ho? Do we play a patient game?

Also, how will Olympiacos approach the game?
Defend and counter or go for an early goal to kill the tie off?

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09 Dec 2015 16:57:37
Lets get this done tonight. We need Ox and Theo for their pace and Giroud up top.
I had a question can someone answer why on free kicks we play that high line. It would seem to me it is better approaching the ball from the goal as opposed to trying to clear it while going towards our own goal. How many own goals do we have like this. I understand you are trying to catch them offside but if that is the only rational I don't like it. It seems like everyone plays it the same way.
Good luck boys Go Gunners.

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09 Dec 2015 18:29:57
A) if you defend higher up the pitch you can have 2 walls of "defence" as opposed to one.

B) if you defend higher, the person taking the free kick tends to float the ball in higher, thus being easier for the defence to clear ball.

C) if defending team gains possession, they are closer to opponents goal.

D) easier to catch the opposition offside.

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09 Dec 2015 17:49:00
I think they play that line because our defense seem to think they are better than what they are but like against west brom when someone of mertesaker can get physically man handled by anyone on the pitch your on a hiding to nothing.

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09 Dec 2015 16:48:04
Lunatic Decisions in Football: Part Three:
Monk: sacked.
Cellini: ownership of Leeds
Millner: £140k per week
Moron-hio: still at Chelski
John Terry: 'nuff said
Balotelli: 'nuff said
Steve Evans: innocent, allegedly.
Les Reed: Charlton manager.
Michael Owen: TV "pundit".
Arsene Wenger: please, no more. Please. You've had it.

MF.

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09 Dec 2015 18:19:48
Raheem Sterling: £50m.

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09 Dec 2015 17:51:48
Got to admit Michael Owen was funny last night talking about United, "nah nah United have only themselves to blame,! It's no surprise to me they just ain't good enough and the lucks running out"

Made me laugh that max, it must have pissed United fans off as much as owen Hargreaves does Arsenal fans.

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09 Dec 2015 14:00:33
{Ed's Note - We have posted a new article entitled, Arsenal Off To Oz, Scottish Prem Off To America

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09 Dec 2015 09:19:06
Utds demotion to the spursday night league obviously won't do there title chances any favours, hope we can pull a rabbit out the hat and not join them.

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09 Dec 2015 10:40:25
my heart says we do it. my head says we just miss out. chelsea could struggle too

thursday is the new tuesday.

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09 Dec 2015 11:35:41
I fear the worst.

Or, as they say in Germany, I fear the wurst.

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09 Dec 2015 15:20:22
also pretty tragic for keeping hold of the old 4th spot.

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09 Dec 2015 16:57:12
Feeling optimistic about tonight, going for a 5-1 to us . Giroud, flamini, Ramsey, bellerin and a late injury to Walcott where he injures himself drinking water at the side of the pitch .

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09 Dec 2015 17:12:21
14 drugs are bad. Lol. If we win itl be close I think.

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09 Dec 2015 17:50:12
Can't help but think 2 2 :- (

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09 Dec 2015 18:21:23
Number14.
Don't despair my friend, help is just a phone call away.

Stay strong little fella and put the crayons away :-)

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09 Dec 2015 20:20:32
5-1 to us in injuries!

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