Match Threads Arsenal vs Spurs - Match Day 6

[barry]

I've been watching on silent, and I don't think we've been too bad. Fuck Gary Neville.

 

[tubbygold]

This playing out from the back shit is not working here today. I hope Ange tells them to stop

You've missed the whole idea then. He's never gonna compromise on the philosophy. Today's game isn't to be rated by a win or loss and mistakes, but by whether or not the boys stick to the ideas and keep trying to do what they're told. I'd you revert to pragmatism at the first sight of adversity, we'll never progress.

 

[Oscar22]

Thought we controlled the first 15, thought they controlled the second, the last 15 felt a little more even.

They’ve scored a goal from a huge deflection. We responded with a good goal of our own.

Vicario made a great save from Jesus, Raya made a decent save from Johnson - despite it being ramped up into a wonder save, but it was in the middle of the goal where Johnson didn’t get hold of it.

Silly yellow cards are a pain, and we know this ref has demonstrated this season to not be prem level.

Completely in this game, and I’m not seeing this narrative sky are painting where we’ve been weak and dominated by the Harlem globe trotters.

 

[Tonio]

It will and it's expected. Ange expected that. But he's not going to change with hoofing the balls up everytime. He wants us to improve on this so much that everytime we got out of those situations it will be to our advantage of going into offence. Hoofing the balls up every time will only turn the initiative to opposition. He wants control. And that will be scary if we are becoming well-oiled in this. Trust Ange.

Hopefully you're right and it works in the long term..

 

[SlotBadger]

Did Les Ferdinand just call Sarr Cisse?!

Was just about to post this. He stopped himself with half a syllable remaining. Too late, Les, you testicle.

 

[rossdapep]

The ref's performance is the perfect example of ruining what should be a great contest.

It is a derby ffs and there hasnt been anything too much.

But because he is blowing for every little niggle/debatable dive, he now feels obliged to dish yellows out.

A strong ref would have got ahold of the first instance and refused to give Arsenal a freekick and told their players to shut up.

But he gave it, Arsenal knew they could do it and get away with it and he has to keep consistency that he has allowed.

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

Romero and a few other are taking too many touches, which is putting other players under pressure when they finally get it.

We've been much better in second halves of games this season so hopefully that continues

Yea I wonder if it’s nerves or a tactical ask because Romero and VDV taking an absolute age on the ball, also probably because of Arsenals pressing and shape giving few passing options not easy to be fair but they grew into it.

I’ve been so impressed with VDV, what a signing. He’s like a faster super Jan.

 

[Joshua]

How good is Van de Ven btw. Looks totally assured whilst players around him were at times looking frayed. He’s going to be a colossal defender. Ceiling is sky high.

 

[theShiznit]

Just need to stay focused and be braver with our choices of pass and they're there for the taking.

 

[TH1239]

Arsenal expended a lot of energy pressing that half and don't have much depth on their bench. They are going to come out very aggressive to get their 2nd goal after the break.

Richarlison, PEH, and Solomon as subs, coupled with them tiring, could be enough to win this late if we can hold off conceding the first 15 minutes of the second half.

 

[HildoSpur]

A few of our players seem nervous and a bit overawed by the occasion. Having said that we are still in the match and scored a superb goal. Yellow cards a concern so wouldn't be surprised to see a couple of early subs.

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

Getting a yellow for dissent must wind Ange up as much as it does us. It’s a free yellow

 

[-Afri-Coy-]

The ref's performance is the perfect example of ruining what should be a great contest.

It is a derby ffs and there hasnt been anything too much.

But because he is blowing for every little niggle/debatable dive, he now feels obliged to dish yellows out.

A strong ref would have got ahold of the first instance and refused to give Arsenal a freekick and told their players to shut up.

But he gave it, Arsenal knew they could do it and get away with it and he has to keep consistency that he has allowed.

This ref has been absolutely shocking.

 

[sundanceyid10]

The ref's performance is the perfect example of ruining what should be a great contest.

It is a derby ffs and there hasnt been anything too much.

But because he is blowing for every little niggle/debatable dive, he now feels obliged to dish yellows out.

A strong ref would have got ahold of the first instance and refused to give Arsenal a freekick and told their players to shut up.

But he gave it, Arsenal knew they could do it and get away with it and he has to keep consistency that he has allowed.

Doesn’t help that the goons go down if you so much as look at them.

 

[Tonio]

Never thought id say this but I think PEH would have been a better bet than Sarr today. Boy looks scared. Hopefully the second half will see him calmed down a bit.

 

[King of the Lane]

We look a bit nervy and its clear we havent played a team that will relentless press us quickly yet as a few times we have been caught on the ball. Bissouma needs to step up a bit as he hasnt been at his best and could be the difference for us if he gets going 2nd half. As much as Arsenal dominated the half, they havent caused many issues and have shown they can be got at if we attack quickly.

 

[mattspur1986]

Grew into that, first 30 mins we were bad, but the ref has been fucking shocking again! How Ben white has avoided a card is madness!

 

[djhotspur]

Pretty happy with that, besides the ref

Red?

Solomon against a tired defence should be good second half.

agreed I’d back him to of finish all 3 of Johnson’s chances tbh

 

[Impspur1]

Grew into the game and looked threatening. Wing backs superb, way to win this is to keep going at them.

 

[sparx100]

Happy with half time. We definitely came into it after 30 mins which was good. Not sure if Udogie needs taking off. He is doing enough - Saka is a tough opponent.

Brennan Johnson has got himself into a couple of opportunities but think he needs to help Udogie a bit more. Also, get on Whites shoulder, this kid has pace to burn.