*** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Saul Goodman » Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:43 pm

The lack of form of Negredo paired with Aguero's injury really hurt today as Dzeko was hugely ineffective and Pellegrini hesitated to bring in Negredo until very late
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Dubaimancityfan » Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:47 pm

Very frustrating today as we had an early and were playing well in the first and I thought we're going to run away with it. Unfortunately we didn't capitalise on that early lead and the bad form of Arsenal in the 1st half. Everything changed in the 2nd half and they came out fighting and I must say they deserved to get something from this match. Pellers didn't have his best day and his substitutions were mostly wrong foe me. Milner should have cone for Nasri who was having an off day and not for Navas who was creating problems for Arsenal. And what was the point of Negredo replacing Dzeko in the last 10 minutes ?? I would have preferred to see Jovetic come on as a 2nd striker. Maybe a gamble, but it could have paid off as already we had 3 holding midfielders on. It's not like we would have been exposed.
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Nige » Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:48 pm

Does yaya think he's done enough? Missing for about 40 mins of the second half.
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby blues2win » Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:52 pm

We'll have Sergio back for the dipper games. It could make all the difference. Just about to sink my teeth into a rump steak plus something to wash it down. Cheers lads!
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Tony P » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:08 pm

Better than losing but very disappointing second half. Still in our hands though thanks to Big JT.
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Hutch's Shoulder » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:10 pm

budfox wrote:Don't know what to think about that really. Away to the dippers is now a game we can't afford to lose.


We don't that until we get to that game. One game at a time.
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Nick » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:13 pm

standard performance at the emirates (as with stamford bridge) that we put it most years - didn't want to win enough for me.

Silva had to play most of the game by himself. Yaya was bobbins, as was nasri.


it was crying out for jovetic and he brought garcia on, confirming he was happy with a point.

very dangerous given our remaining games..
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Ted Hughes » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:14 pm

budfox wrote:
Ted Hughes wrote:
phips wrote: Liverpool would be favourites now.


No, we're still 8/11 at Betfair with the dippers 12/5


I said 'would be' not 'are'.

We are favourites.
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Ted Hughes » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:17 pm

Nick wrote:standard performance at the emirates (as with stamford bridge) that we put it most years - didn't want to win enough for me.

Silva had to play most of the game by himself. Yaya was bobbins, as was nasri.


it was crying out for jovetic and he brought garcia on, confirming he was happy with a point.

very dangerous given our remaining games..


Yaya was a waste of space all game. We needed protection. We were more likely to lose than win, the way some were playing.

Bringing on Garcia earlier might have been a better option.
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Trueblue » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:25 pm

Agreed it was a hard earned point on their patch but, for me I think we missed a golden opportunity to nail ALL 3 tonight.

When you consider we were on a roll after battering the rags midweek and with the Arse seriously down on numbers due to injuries
I felt we could and should of closed the game out in the first half as they were shitting themselves.

The big worry for me is that any team that raises the tempo against us...... and its as if we can't cope. You just know exactly how
Rodgers is going to set up his team against us.....simples, and add to the mix Suarez collapsing in and around the box at the slightest
hint of a touch / contact and it will be a nightmare to get anything from that game.

And while we are on that subject, tomorrow..... as they climb to the top which seems on the cards, it will become unbearable
as the media go into overkill about 'the peoples champions'.
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Kiss_The_Goat » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:31 pm

Good first half. Not so good second but I said on Monday id be happy with 4 points from Arse and Scum away. Still in our hands. The Chelsea result was a nice bonus today as well! On to Southampton! COME ON CITY!!!
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Benjay » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:35 pm

Ted Hughes wrote:
Yaya was a waste of space all game. We needed protection. We were more likely to lose than win, the way some were playing.

Bringing on Garcia earlier might have been a better option.


So was Nasri. Looked like he didnt want to get involved. That Liverpool game is going to be massive. Am hoping they bottle it tomorrow but its still in our hands.
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby Ted Hughes » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:43 pm

Benjay wrote:
Ted Hughes wrote:
Yaya was a waste of space all game. We needed protection. We were more likely to lose than win, the way some were playing.

Bringing on Garcia earlier might have been a better option.


So was Nasri. Looked like he didnt want to get involved. That Liverpool game is going to be massive. Am hoping they bottle it tomorrow but its still in our hands.


Nasri worked hard. He hasn't hit form again since he was kicked out of action but he keeps putting in a shift. Yaya was fucked & really struggling, not just running but also with his touch. He struggles playing several games close together imo.

Zabba may be struggling because of too many games also. But whatever the reason, Sagna was on another level entirely today. Totally outclassed Zabba.
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby City64 » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:44 pm

Pity the Arse saved there best against us in the second half this evening but hey ho 4 points from back to back away games at the Swamp and the Emirates in the run in is most certainly NOT to be sniffed at ! We are still in the driving seat , our goal difference is effectively worth another point and don't the dippers and Chelski play each other soon ?
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby sheblue » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:49 pm

In the second half we looked like we played the derby last night.
To win the league We need Sergio back and back in form.
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby phips » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:50 pm

Ted Hughes wrote:
budfox wrote:
Ted Hughes wrote:
phips wrote: Liverpool would be favourites now.


No, we're still 8/11 at Betfair with the dippers 12/5

I said 'would be' not 'are'.
We are favourites.

the way he quoted it, apparently i said it
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby nottsblue » Sat Mar 29, 2014 9:03 pm

A point at title rivals is never a bad thing. Yes we could've, and possibly on the first half showing, should've won the game. But, you know, football is a funny old game and has a habit of throwing spanners where they are not expected. Chelseas result today is a prime case in point.

The title is still in our hands which can only be to our advantage. Should be miss out on Prem it will not be because we got a point here. It will be because of the early season away shockers. We've still only lost once in Prem since Sunderland away. We are the team in form and the best equipped to go the distance.

Spuds might just surprise a few people at dippers tomorrow. Adebayor and Erikson in particular will cause dippers problems at back.
Big game next week. Saints are playing well and we will need to up our game in midfield to get a result. We can do it. Keep the faith
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby South Stand Balti » Sat Mar 29, 2014 9:24 pm

nottsblue wrote:A point at title rivals is never a bad thing. Yes we could've, and possibly on the first half showing, should've won the game. But, you know, football is a funny old game and has a habit of throwing spanners where they are not expected. Chelseas result today is a prime case in point. The title is still in our hands which can only be to our advantage. Should be miss out on Prem it will not be because we got a point here. It will be because of the early season away shockers. We've still only lost once in Prem since Sunderland away. We are the team in form and the best equipped to go the distance. Spuds might just surprise a few people at dippers tomorrow. Adebayor and Erikson in particular will cause dippers problems at back. Big game next week. Saints are playing well and we will need to up our game in midfield to get a result. We can do it. Keep the faith

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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby dikdok » Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:26 am

Sorry guys but I can't honestly see soft centred Spurs doing anything at Anfield....
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Re: *** Arsenal v City - Official Match Thread ***

Postby DoomMerchant » Sun Mar 30, 2014 1:36 am

Ted Hughes wrote:
Nasri worked hard. He hasn't hit form again since he was kicked out of action but he keeps putting in a shift. Yaya was fucked & really struggling, not just running but also with his touch. He struggles playing several games close together imo.

Zabba may be struggling because of too many games also. But whatever the reason, Sagna was on another level entirely today. Totally outclassed Zabba.


Perhaps he had something to prove contractually?

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