***official arsenal v champions match thread***

[phips]

Gutted we didn't score more. With 10 Arsenal were poor but in the 2nd half the tables turned and we looked the poorer side, despite being up a man for a long time.

Still, a good run to break the stigma.

[Ted Hughes]

Today what i like the most is the way we start a game, so much confidence , without fear , like we are here to kick your ass.

Agree. We outclassed & outfought Arsenal. Had we continued like that, we would have scored 6 & Vinny wouldn't be looking at a 3 game ban.

[sheblue]

Think some are being a little harsh we haven't beaten them away in the league in what 35 years? Even with 10 men they were always going to come out and have a go, but we defended quite well.

[Cit.revenge]

Today what i like the most is the way we start a game, so much confidence , without fear , like we are here to kick your ass.

Agree. We outclassed & outfought Arsenal. Had we continued like that, we would have scored 6 & Vinny wouldn't be looking at a 3 game ban.

I think Bob instructed them to not rush off and that chances will come , and they did Edin could score 2 more and Tevez one , but overall we outclassed them and are still in a game.

[Beefymcfc]

Not too many complaints there. We get rid of the banner from the Swamp and now get rid of the bigger stigma from the Library.

Well done to all who managed to turn the media shite around. 37 years cannot be considered in the present day, we are a different animal. Just like le Arse!

Different ground anyway.

Always has been. Good to see you're so cheerful at the first win since 1975.

It should've been 10, it should've been 10, you sad wankers, it should've been Sven ;-)

[Blue_Manc]

Great game today. Have to admit that the ref helped us out by sending Koscielny off. Was not a red card. Vinnies wasn't a red as well. He got the ball and only 1 foot went in for the tackle.

Great performances from Zaba, Milner, Barry and Dzeko. Tevez should have buried his chance when he was one on one with the keeper.

3 points in the bag. Onto the next one!

CTID!

[Ted Hughes]

Not too many complaints there. We get rid of the banner from the Swamp and now get rid of the bigger stigma from the Library.

Well done to all who managed to turn the media shite around. 37 years cannot be considered in the present day, we are a different animal. Just like le Arse!

Different ground anyway.

Always has been. Good to see you're so cheerful at the first win since 1975.

It should've been 10, it should've been 10, you sad wankers, it should've been Sven ;-)

I'd go with 6. Bob agrees.

[Cit.revenge]

Great game today. Have to admit that the ref helped us out by sending Koscielny off. Was not a red card. Vinnies wasn't a red as well. He got the ball and only 1 foot went in for the tackle.

Great performances from Zaba, Milner, Barry and Dzeko. Tevez should have buried his chance when he was one on one with the keeper.

3 points in the bag. Onto the next one!

CTID!

Well if is a red card to bring down player in goal chance one on one with keeper then it is, look , rag even saying it is to Arsenal fan "No, Koscielny is a bastard for costing Arsenal another game. How is that not a red card? This isn't rugby. I'm a United fan btw and Arsenal are shit we could of gone 10 points clear but you can't rely on a shit team like Arsenal. Wankers. Won't be suprised if you don't even qualify for the champions league next season. Appalling!".
Love to see them like this :)

[Beefymcfc]

Not too many complaints there. We get rid of the banner from the Swamp and now get rid of the bigger stigma from the Library.

Well done to all who managed to turn the media shite around. 37 years cannot be considered in the present day, we are a different animal. Just like le Arse!

Different ground anyway.

Always has been. Good to see you're so cheerful at the first win since 1975.

It should've been 10, it should've been 10, you sad wankers, it should've been Sven ;-)

I'd go with 6. Bob agrees.

Awesome, isn't he.

[kennyboy]

Really pleased with today, great performance!
Gived all from the start, ref was pretty much spot on except the red on Vinny.
Milner MOM, what a player we got there ;)
Dzeko annoyed me today actually was our weakest link out there today, struggles to control the ball,
slow, horrible shots etc. I give him a tumbs up for the tap in.

[Ted Hughes]

Not too many complaints there. We get rid of the banner from the Swamp and now get rid of the bigger stigma from the Library.

Well done to all who managed to turn the media shite around. 37 years cannot be considered in the present day, we are a different animal. Just like le Arse!

Different ground anyway.

Always has been. Good to see you're so cheerful at the first win since 1975.

It should've been 10, it should've been 10, you sad wankers, it should've been Sven ;-)

I'd go with 6. Bob agrees.

Awesome, isn't he.

He was great today. No fucking about & sent the team out with the right attutude.

They let him down second half but luckily arsenal were diabolical.

[Mase]

Big shout out to Bob today for his tactics.

He didn't set them up to sit back and defend for a draw. We went out with a system where our attackers were able to attack and our defenders and defensive midfielders did the job of defending but also supported the attackers (Barry was forward a lot).

If he'd got it wrong today people would have been calling for his head.

[Sideshow Bob]

has micah begun training yet?

Recent pictures showed him working on weights on his legs but just on the gym.Nothing outside yet so well away from a return.End of Feb has been mentioned.

cheers, doug. too bad.

[Ted Hughes]

Big shout out to Bob today for his tactics.

He didn't set them up to sit back and defend for a draw. We went out with a system where our attackers were able to attack and our defenders and defensive midfielders did the job of defending but also supported the attackers (Barry was forward a lot).

If he'd got it wrong today people would have been calling for his head.

We kept it tight but we did it their half & completely killed off Arsenal & put pressure on their shite defenders. The only problem was it became too easy & the players lost concentration.

[clawbaggio]

First half performance was as well as we have played this season. I loved the desire today.
Straight out the blocks for a change and all over Arsenal like a fat bird at a buffet.
The sending off of Koscielny overshadowed how good we were. We would have taken them apart even with 11

[Blue In Bolton]

Straight out the blocks for a change and all over Arsenal like a fat bird at a buffet.

Lol !!! :)

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

Credit it where it is due, Bob got it right. The sending off was helpful mind, but we never looked like we would be held up by their defence even after Ed fucked up the penno.
I certainly didn't expect such a comfortable afternoon.
Splendid stuff, and I'm sure this can be a huge boost for our title chase.
We could do with that gap shortening next weekend to give us some more encouragement.

[london blue 2]

I think Bobby does a lot right but one thing he needs to sort out is who is in charge of taking set pieces and penalties. Seems to change every week with team mates arguing etc etc.

I'm sure I wasnt the only one that was miffed when Edin stepped up to take that pen with accomplished penalty takers like Tevez, Milner and Barry in the starting line up. What the fuck was up with that?

[mr_nool]

I think Bobby does a lot right but one thing he needs to sort out is who is in charge of taking set pieces and penalties. Seems to change every week with team mates arguing etc etc.

I'm sure I wasnt the only one that was miffed when Edin stepped up to take that pen with accomplished penalty takers like Tevez, Milner and Barry in the starting line up. What the fuck was up with that?

Tevez is crap at penalties in my opinion. He got really lucky a few times last season.

[Chinners]

Tevez has a great success record at taking penalties thou, crap in despatch but rewarded if you like. The best taken in the world is only valid if its scored conversally .....