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[Vivalaraza]

Viva, what did you think of Welbeck?

IMO he has talent but he's so frustratingly wasteful in front of goal.

He was okay.

I haven't seen Danny live many times so I was super impressed by his work rate today, genuinely runs tirelessly and chases after everything. It's brilliant to see and the fans love it.

But yes, he's wasteful as hell. One aspect of his game which is really under rated though is his link up. He finds players around him under pressure and in tight spaces and keeps things ticking over. But when it comes upon him to shoot or deliver that final ball he is unfortunately way too sloppy.

Sympathise with him though, today was maybe the second time he's played up front all season.

 

[Bo-Locks]

Kagawa had a 97% pass completion rate over 65 minutes today and there was a noticeable drop in performance when he became tired and was subbed, at least until Scholes came on. First clean sheet in the league since West Ham, thanks to Vidic. Valencia was better but still needs to improve. If Vidic can stay fit then I think we can stop conceding so many goals, build up some momentum in the league and beat Madrid. PL and CL hopes really do rest on him remaining fit.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Kagawa had a 97% pass completion rate over 65 minutes today and there was a noticeable drop in performance when he became tired and was subbed, at least until Scholes came on. First clean sheet in the league since West Ham, thanks to Vidic. Valencia was better but still needs to improve. If Vidic can stay fit then I think we can stop conceding so many goals, build up some momentum in the league and beat Madrid. PL and CL hopes really do rest on him remaining fit.

You'll win the PL regardless

 

[Kyoufu]

If Man United win the league and Newcastle get relegated in the same season I'll pretend the Mayans were right.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

What a twat Ambasaddor Udina is

 

[Bo-Locks]

You'll win the PL regardless

I don't think so. Conceding so many goals will eventually come back to bite you in the ass. If we had Vidic fit for the entirety of last season then I think we would have won number 20, and the same is true this year, even though City have weakened and United have strengthened.

 

[The Atticus]

Welbeck is a bit of an enigma to me. Last season he looked menacing upfront, albeit mostly when in tandem with Rooney, but this season I've never felt he's gonna score when he has had the ball. I'd say that he'll make for a better winger but as far as I can tell his crossing isn't good enough, even though he is decent at linking-up in the final third. His dribbling is good but also clumsy at times. But he is a tireless worker for the team.

I don't know where and when exactly United need to utilize him. It just doesn't seem to be his season at the moment, as much as I like the guy.

 

[Sage00]

"‘If we look at the Champions League draw, it’s clear that Juventus are already through to the quarter finals,’" - Michel Platini

 

[Salvadora]

It took us until February last season to get the number of goals as we have now. Robin Van Who?

 

[Broder Salsa]

"‘If we look at the Champions League draw, it’s clear that Juventus are already through to the quarter finals,’" - Michel Platinini

Sad but true.

 

[Sage00]

It took us until February last season to get the number of goals as we have now. Robin Van Who?

Arsenal 7-5 Reading
Arsenal 5-2 Tottenham
Arsenal 7-3 Newcastle

Clearly RVP was holding Arsenal back.

 

[Clegg]

Have Juve bribed the refs again?

 

[Lightning]

Lol at Pardew using the fact we didn't play on Boxing Day and says against Everton at least they'll be on an even playing field. What a tosser... Should give credit where credit is due.

Sad but true.

And to think it could have been Chelsea instead of Juve in that position.

 

[Vivalaraza]

Sage, how is Victor doing?

 

[Plasma]

Good performance in the second half going forward, some very nice goals as well I'll have to watch MOTD tonight. Not sure what Gibbs was doing for Newcastle's two goals in the second half though, failed to pick up his man twice.

Nice to see Theo grab a hat trick, now please Arsene sign him up.

 

[Lightning]

Good performance in the second half going forward, some very nice goals as well I'll have to watch MOTD tonight. Not sure what Gibbs was doing for Newcastle's two goals in the second half though, failed to pick up his man twice.

Nice to see Theo grab a hat trick, now please Arsene sign him up.

How was the chanting for Theo to sign a deal?

 

[The Atticus]

So, was it a case of Arsenal being that good or Newcastle being that bad?
I'm itching to know; my Newcastle friends have become reclusive lately.

 

[Timurid]

Have Juve bribed the refs again?

The difference between you and rubentus is that they are dumb enough to get caught.

 

[Salvadora]

"‘If we look at the Champions League draw, it’s clear that Juventus are already through to the quarter finals,’" - Michel Platini

I can't help but feel it's a little disrespectful for a man in this position to say things like this, regardless of it's validity.

 

[Hixx]

I can't help but feel it's a little disrespectful for a man in this position to say things like this, regardless of it's validity.

Platini's just an absolute cunt

 

[Kyoufu]

So, was it a case of Arsenal being that good or Newcastle being that bad?
I'm itching to know; my Newcastle friends have become reclusive lately.

We dominated the first half. Then the 2nd half was an end to end affair, bad defending on both sides which lead to a 3-3 score then we just gave up and leaked 4 goals.

 

[Steverulez]

I can't help but feel it's a little disrespectful for a man in this position to say things like this, regardless of it's validity.

A little? What a cunt. I mean Platini has always been a piece of shit but this is ridiculous.

 

[Lightning]

So, was it a case of Arsenal being that good or Newcastle being that bad?
I'm itching to know; my Newcastle friends have become reclusive lately.

Bit of both. The defending from Newcastle was very poor but our finishing was quite good and we some of our goals very nicely.

 

[TeegsD]

Stopped watching the Sporting game at half time because it was completely uninspired and we were already down to 10 men cause of a stupid expulsion. Looks like we lost 3-0 against fucking Rio Ave. How much further can we possible fall? In fact, now the B team has been in a slump too. This whole organization is in shambles.

 

[Kyoufu]

Who do Juve play in the CL?

 

[GQman2121]

So, was it a case of Arsenal being that good or Newcastle being that bad?
I'm itching to know; my Newcastle friends have become reclusive lately.

A bit of both actually. Once Arse were in the drivers seat though, Newcastle folded. Each side had their lapses in defense.

 

[Broder Salsa]

The difference between you and rubentus is that they are dumb enough to get caught.

You're starting to become my new favorite poster, despite the silly Palermo bashing.

Who do Juve play in the CL?

Some championship level team from Scotland that Barca underperformed against.

 

[Kyoufu]

Some championship level team from Scotland that Barca underperformed against.

Celtic?

So Juventus are already through to the quarter final.

 

[dc89]

Brilliant. :lol :lol

I'm glad it cheered you up on this dark day.

 

[Kyoufu]

I'm glad it cheered you up on this dark day.

I'm not sad. Didn't expect any points from Man United and Arsenal anyway.

Watch me cry on Wednesday though.

 

[Sage00]

Who do Juve play in the CL?

Sage, how is Victor doing?

Whole team has wound down a bit after we took a 9 point lead in the league, but Victor is still ticking along.. refusing to sign that contract extension. Gulp.

Some championship level team from Scotland that Barca underperformed against.

I thought we were League 1 level. Good to see our estimation rising.

 

[dc89]

I'm not sad. Didn't expect any points from Man United and Arsenal anyway.

Watch me cry on Wednesday though.

Who do you have on Wednesday?

 

[The Atticus]

We dominated the first half. Then the 2nd half was an end to end affair, bad defending on both sides which lead to a 3-3 score then we just gave up and leaked 4 goals.

Might have to DL this game then. Who do you play next? Trouble with these Xmas games is that you have little time to recover from such defeats. Villa's results are evidence of that.

Bit of both. The defending from Newcastle was very poor but our finishing was quite good and we some of our goals very nicely.

Was Giroud impressive today? I'd like him to do well, always liked him. Walcott has definitely impressed me this season, never thought he'd have 10+ goals before the New Year. Though for some reason I have my nagging doubts about him.

 

[Kyoufu]

Who do you have on Wednesday?

Might have to DL this game then. Who do you play next? Trouble with these Xmas games is that you have little time to recover from such defeats. Villa's results are evidence of that.

Everton at SJP. Going by history, it's a fixture we usually win... but Everton are strong this season. So I might cry.

 

[Salvadora]

Wenger had a wry smile on when asked about news on Walcott's contract. What does it mean!?

 

[Willkiller]

Wenger had a wry smile on when asked about news on Walcott's contract. What does it mean!?

Means he farted

 

[dc89]

Everton at SJP. Going by history, it's a fixture we usually win... but Everton are strong this season. So I might cry.

City have Stoke at home on Tuesday and then were going to The Emirates after so

 

[MuzzledBasher]

After the Newcastle game I'd actually be glad if we could sell Sagna for good money and make Jenkinson first choice, promote Bellerin to second choice. Since he doesn't offer much offensively his main positive aspect was supposed to be his defending but he looked past it today. Sagna was absolutely horrid, he was largely at fault for the first two goals. At least with Gibbs he made up for his kamikaze defending with great offensive contributions.

I'd hate to think what Ribbery is going to do to him...

 

[Lightning]

Was Giroud impressive today? I'd like him to do well, always liked him. Walcott has definitely impressed me this season, never thought he'd have 10+ goals before the New Year. Though for some reason I have my nagging doubts about him.

Giroud didn't play long but took his goals well and could have had a hat trick so played his part today very nicely but he came on fresh when Newcastle were very tired so he took advantage nicely of that.

Wenger had a wry smile on when asked about news on Walcott's contract. What does it mean!?

Doesn't mean anything. I hope Theo signs but honestly why would he? He will get more money, trophies by going to Chelsea or United. The only incentive that we have to offer him is that he will get noticed more with us and more chances upfront but whether that's enough for him I don't think so.

 

[Plasma]

How was the chanting for Theo to sign a deal?

Pretty loud, I hope Wenger heard.

 

[Clegg]

Piers Morgan ‏@piersmorgan
Just spoke to young Mr Walcott (still clutching the matchball) - and I'd say he's staying. #Arsenal

Can't wait for his inevitable meltdown when Theo leaves.

 

[Freewheelin']

Wenger had a wry smile on when asked about news on Walcott's contract. What does it mean!?

"I did not see ze contract we have prepared for Theo..hopefully he signs it."

 

[Kyoufu]

Lol at Pardew using the fact we didn't play on Boxing Day and says against Everton at least they'll be on an even playing field. What a tosser... Should give credit where credit is due.

Giroud didn't play long but took his goals well and could have had a hat trick so played his part today very nicely but he came on fresh when Newcastle were very tired so he took advantage nicely of that.

I smell contradiction sir.

 

[Plasma]

Piers Morgan ‏@piersmorgan
Just spoke to young Mr Walcott (still clutching the matchball) - and I'd say he's staying. #Arsenal

Can't wait for his inevitable meltdown when Theo leaves.

Why is that "man" allowed anywhere near the club with the amount of crap he talks.

 

[Salvadora]

Quite a few new Arsenal faces in the thread today, please stay.

 

[The Atticus]

Wenger had a wry smile on when asked about news on Walcott's contract. What does it mean!?

you know it's true

Everton at SJP. Going by history, it's a fixture we usually win... but Everton are strong this season. So I might cry.

I think you'll win.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Piers Morgan ‏@piersmorgan
Just spoke to young Mr Walcott (still clutching the matchball) - and I'd say he's staying. #Arsenal

Can't wait for his inevitable meltdown when Theo leaves.

The best will be the Nasri tweets to Piers.

 

[Willkiller]

Piers Morgan ‏@piersmorgan
Just spoke to young Mr Walcott (still clutching the matchball) - and I'd say he's staying. #Arsenal

Can't wait for his inevitable meltdown when Theo leaves.

I hope Theo leaves just to cause that fucker a hear attack.

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Sky Sports News saying that Sunderland are in talks with New York Red Bulls to sign Tim Cahill on loan.

 

[Lightning]

I smell contradiction sir.

What contradiction is that? Newcastle were tired? Giroud hasn't played for a while for us. Didn't play against Bradford, Reading or Wigan so of course Giroud will be fresh.

Cazorla, Arteta etc play every week and they weren't moaning about tired. West Ham didnt play on Boxing Day either while Reading did and how did that game go again?