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[dc89]

Don't think he saw Ramsey.

 

[Plasma]

"Stoke forced to defend with 10 men back behind the ball now."

How is that any different from normal?

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Really happy with that teamsheet

 

[Facism]

vermal pls.

 

[Zabojnik]

Time to get Stoked.

 

[Wessiej]

I have a feeling Stoke may score

 

[GorillaJu]

Really happy with that teamsheet

It's everything people wanted that Kenny would never do. 4-3-3 featuring Coates and Sterling.

 

[LegoArmo]

Not the greatest spectacle. Hope the City game is fast paced, end to end stuff. Or a thrashing.

 

[Clegg]

Arsenal haven't played very well imo.

Cazorla looked good and was a threat but Podolski wasn't great and Giroud never really had any chances on goal.

They really could have done with RVP in this game.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Who'd have thought there'd be 2 0-0s at this point, and Arsenal would be involved in both

 

[dc89]

Clichy is missing today because his wife has just had a baby. Congrats to them #MCFC #together #champions

https://twitter.com/baileymcfc/statuses/239727361321488384

He's the man in charge of the greatest website in the world.

 

[Kyoufu]

So Dzeko scores for City last week yet he's still benched.

If I was Dzeko I'd punch Mancini in the face after I sign for Juve.

 

[qindarka]

Not a terrible result for Arsenal. The Britannia is a fortress.

 

[LegoArmo]

Clichy is missing today because his wife has just had a baby. Congrats to them #MCFC #together #champions

https://twitter.com/baileymcfc/statuses/239727361321488384

He's the man in charge of the greatest website in the world.

Okay, he can stay in my fantasy team.

Arsenal remain unbeaten.

 

[Vivalaraza]

I was surprised, too. Though I imagine first priority is protecting himself and his colleagues!

Taylor doesn't like Fergie and Fergie hates him. He's been banned for years.

 

[madmackem]

There aint been much super about this super sunday so far, arsenal lack penetration. (thats what she said)

 

[GorillaJu]

So Dzeko scores for City last week yet he's still benched.

If I was Dzeko I'd punch Mancini in the face after I sign for Juve.

If he is on the way out, why would Mancini play him? As a reward?

 

[vall03]

disappointing Arsenal, so many chances but couldn't slot one in. Girouds kick was almost there.

 

[keit4]

Two matches, zero goals.

Missing RVP already.

 

[Plasma]

Who'd have thought there'd be 2 0-0s at this point, and Arsenal would be involved in both

Heh, it is kind of reassuring that we can keep clean sheets our defence is looking a lot more organised.

 

[Kyoufu]

If he is on the way out, why would Mancini play him? As a reward?

Should do what other clubs around Europe do. Give them one final farewell game.

(is he on his way out? Thought he was just benched)

 

[Arnie]

It's everything people wanted that Kenny would never do. 4-3-3 featuring Coates and Sterling.

And I've got a feeling we're going to see why Kenny never did it (referring to Sterling, not Coates).

I'm convinced he isn't ready. His ability to take a man on is good, but his team play is lacking, in my opinion, as is his defensive duty. Think we'll see him struggle to get into the game and people will realise that he's only 17.

Happy to be wrong, but I don't think I am.

 

[Splatt]

Arsenal will come back from this. It's not easy beating Stoke at home, especially with new signings.

 

[Facism]

seriously, arsenal's attack is like a virgin try to find the vagina in the dark. He gets a lot of thigh and maybe some tummy, eventually blowing his wad as soon as he finds the gold.

 

[Zabojnik]

If he is on the way out, why would Mancini play him? As a reward?

How can he be on his way out if City won't sign a striker?

 

[Salvadora]

seriously, arsenal's attack is like a virgin try to find the vagina in the dark. He gets a lot of thigh and maybe some tummy, eventually blowing his wad as soon as he finds the gold.

You have been golden today.

 

[Shake Appeal]

Gibbs picks up 6pts. Captain Tevez can still make this week decent.

 

[Splatt]

So Dzeko scores for City last week yet he's still benched.

If I was Dzeko I'd punch Mancini in the face after I sign for Juve.

Dzeko also scored the 2nd goal against QPR in the title deciding match last year, but you don't see anyone mentioning that. Ungrateful bastards.

 

[GorillaJu]

Can't believe there are still 40 fucking minutes until the game. I'm already queasy with nerves. We're going to get a drubbing.

Arnie, I agree, actually. I don't think Sterling is ready, but many a 17 year old have proven their ability on the biggest stage.

 

[Clegg]

The good:

Arsenal have played 2 games and conceded zero goals.

The bad:

Arsenal have played 2 games and scored zero goals.

 

[Carbonox]

Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal...

Not that playing Stoke at their place is an easy task but another goalless game for them?

In unrelated news, I've decided I want a Borussia Dortmund shirt. If only they were simple to acquire in England.

Edit: Hold the phone, Sports Direct has started selling the home shirt for £37! :O Unfortunately they don't customise it. Need one where I can get my boy Gotze on the back.

 

[Meus Renaissance]

You can only score goals if you have the opportunity to do so. The problem is our entire 90min performances consist of one or two half chances that not even Messi would have much hope of finishing

 

[Salvadora]

Bould has obviously has a good influence on our defence.

 

[Roland Garros]

If he is on the way out, why would Mancini play him? As a reward?

He wouldn't. He loves Balo and Tevez just makes sense. Dzeko has a right to feel aggrieved, but he's undoubtedly third choice behind those two.

Can't see us selling him unless we buy, that means we'd effectively only have two proven strikers with no real way of knowing when Aguero will be back.

 

[Arnie]

I don't think Sterling is ready, but many a 17 year old have proven their ability on the biggest stage.

As much as I'd love a Rooney v United moment, I think it's lose lose for him overall. He either plays poorly and has his development take a knock, or he has a wonder game, scores a goal, and everyone overhypes him and pressures Rodgers to play him every game.

Or, of course, he could have a simply solid game.

 

[Fergie]

Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal...

Not that playing Stoke at their place is an easy task but another goalless game for them?

In unrelated news, I've decided I want a Borussia Dortmund shirt. If only they were simple to acquire in England.

Also good for any clean sheets on FF, but yeah Stoke are incredibly hard to beat at their own home. Not even city could last year.

 

[LanceVance]

Arsenal struggling to score goals? Michael Owen is available!

 

[Mastadon]

Not too concerned about Sterling starting. Has the pace to worry the fullbacks, and he does track back a lot. More worried about Coates, tough match for him to come into the team for.

 

[Fry]

At least it's an indication of the manager taking the right steps. Even if it doesn't work today, it shows he's always been ready to make the decisions the previous managers didn't.

 

[Yurt]

Oh c'mon ArseNIL

 

[StealthGoblin]

Haven't seen anything from Arsenal that screams top 4 side to me so far. Not very exciting to watch either.

 

[GorillaJu]

Not too concerned about Sterling starting. Has the pace to worry the fullbacks, and he does track back a lot. More worried about Coates, tough match for him to come into the team for.

Indeed. Coates starting is scary but not as scary as Carragher.

 

[Kyoufu]

Also good for any clean sheets on FF, but yeah Stoke are incredibly hard to beat at their own home. Not even city could last year.

We spanked them. Demba Ba hat-trick baby.

 

[Manager]

Dzeko also scored the 2nd goal against QPR in the title deciding match last year, but you don't see anyone mentioning that. Ungrateful bastards.

Mario created the match-winning goal.

 

[Arnie]

Indeed. Coates starting is scary but not as scary as Carragher.

I have confidence in Coates, he was decent against Leverkusen.

 

[Fergie]

We spanked them. Demba Ba hat-trick baby.

Newcastle front 2 were on fire last year.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

FWIW, I don't think Sterling is ready to start week-in week-out, but he's earned his spot today. He's in a situation where he's young enough to be dropped after his first bad game, and move one without getting into a strop

 

[snoopen]

Arsenal 2012-2013: The Invincibles

 

[LegoArmo]

I don't think Coates is good enough, yet. Tevez will have a fun day.

 

[Carbonox]

Newcastle front 2 were on fire last year.

It's a shame they can't be on fire together up front. Only when we play one up front and shove the other out on the wing do we then see something special.