GWT: PL Matchweek (mostly) 4
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Honestly I think this was the the Watford game last season where the writing was on the wall so they just choose not to spend the energy.
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If my math is correct, two of the three highest scoring matchweeks in Premier League history have been in the past two weeks
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There were a lot of worrying signs post-COVID and they haven't really gone away. I thought they played pretty well first 3 games and against Arsenal in the Carabao cup, but today was just a tire fire. I'm cautiously optimistic that they'll bounce back pretty hard and still have a very strong season.
Machinehead
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It’s not coming this window but they really need another CB. It’s not avoidable anymore if Matip can’t stay healthy. Gomez is still young enough to be salvaged but he can’t defend anyone that has pace right now
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At least we haven't really lost any ground. I'm not sold that the teams currently at the top have the staying power.
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Arsenal was solid, weak first half but I thought neither team was awake. A win is a win though. I am loving me Gabriel, but his confusion was responsible for McGroudrick goal - which in itself was beautiful. Yes, Luiz got away with a red card though I also suggest that was because Leno was so close, that's more of the reason than a truly terrible forgotten call. At least for me that's a yellow. Saka was easily the MOTM for me besides just his goal, he was fabulous today. We're going to regret not selling AMN, this bloke comes on and one touch of the ball he falls down and McGroudrick almost scores to tie it. He's been really poor these last two matches.
I just do not understand Arsenal as a whole, okay we bought Luiz yet the entire system has be surrounded around him? I don't get it, just cut the eight million pounds as lost and try to build the tactics you truly want Arteta. This stuff is nonsense that we're forcing players out of position just for the sake of David effin' Luiz.
Aurier had more space to run on his side than I've ever seen someone have. Hell, even Bebe would've had enough time to put in a properly positioned cross into the box he was so open. Sure, Spurs played great, but how United played including absolutely zero tactics - it seemed like - a Sunday team honestly could've won against them today. Nobody was picking up runs, nobody was looking around, every single player was ball-watching constantly, and it was like you lot were afraid to handle the ball.
I wouldn't worry if I was a Reds fan, I would rather take a CL win and a EPL title along with a 2-7 washing-machine loss than whatever we're doing... I just don't think it's fair to put the entire loss on Adrian as Pool fans have been doing the past two seasons like against Atletico. Klopp's system also has a time limit on it as well when teams start adjusting to the high-press. He got fired from BVB for a reason if it looks bad in hindsight.
I just do not understand Arsenal as a whole, okay we bought Luiz yet the entire system has be surrounded around him? I don't get it, just cut the eight million pounds as lost and try to build the tactics you truly want Arteta. This stuff is nonsense that we're forcing players out of position just for the sake of David effin' Luiz.
I think you're getting confused mate. Nobody is saying here that Ceballos is the answer at all, because he isn't....I mean hell he's a loan player as of now. However, he's a damn good player in his own right that is what Jack Wilshere should've became if it wasn't for injuries. A deep-lying playmaker which possesses fantastic dribbling skills and vision to create some good chances from the middle of the park. I think we all agree that Arsenal needs is a CAM that is more advanced positionally and Dani isn't that.
Absolutely brilliant from him, very few players can change that direction and score with such accuracy as he did there. Just needs to be a bit more consistent in form.
Lol, good shout here.
That was terrible decision, but Anthony Taylor is always going to Anthony Taylor. It wouldn't have changed the game though, Spurs was playing you lot off the pitch even if United had twelve men out there. That was pathetic from Lamela, but on part for Argentina players though. I would've given them both reds or at least yellows. What's more idiotic is how your player steps on Kane's Achilles with his studs and doesn't even get card, let alone a straight red which it was.
He's a disaster as a commentator.
Mate, I don't blame you. I've watched some really bad Arsenal sides, especially the ones which got battered by Bayern in the CL home and away. I watched that 7-1 lost against Man United live on the telly. I've watched Soton get shellacked by Leicester and Bulgarian clubs show up against 2009 Barcelona at Camp Nou. That today had to be one of the worst half performances I've ever seen any football team ever play in my entire life. It wasn't just the manager, the players themselves looked defeated and uncontrollable emotionally.
Aurier had more space to run on his side than I've ever seen someone have. Hell, even Bebe would've had enough time to put in a properly positioned cross into the box he was so open. Sure, Spurs played great, but how United played including absolutely zero tactics - it seemed like - a Sunday team honestly could've won against them today. Nobody was picking up runs, nobody was looking around, every single player was ball-watching constantly, and it was like you lot were afraid to handle the ball.
He's a fantastic player but I rather not have a diver on this club. I had enough when Alexis was here.
Nah mate, wrong question here. Liverpool's defence and form was always performing at almost demi-god level, them losing tonight is going to be one of many as the defence heads back down to Earth as Sputnik did in the 1960s.
I wouldn't worry if I was a Reds fan, I would rather take a CL win and a EPL title along with a 2-7 washing-machine loss than whatever we're doing... I just don't think it's fair to put the entire loss on Adrian as Pool fans have been doing the past two seasons like against Atletico. Klopp's system also has a time limit on it as well when teams start adjusting to the high-press. He got fired from BVB for a reason if it looks bad in hindsight.
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Machinehead
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My thing with Gomez is that I've never felt comfortable with him in any position. I hate him at RB but I also never felt safe enough with him at CB.
It's sort of like Origi. He was never a striker but do you feel good about Origi as a winger? Not really. And of course we're talking about a much bigger role than the one Origi plays.
Rob
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Didn't see any of the game. Checked the score. One of the most shocking results I've seen for a regular season match.
Machinehead
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Reminds me of the Rangers getting absolutely corked in game 5 versus Montreal.
It was embarrassing but they were still coming home with the lead and were next-level in game 6.
I do see some poor trends in certain areas but you just have to adjust. We were pretty dreadful three quarters of the way through 18-19 for like 11 games. Ended up winning the Champions League and going on the "this team literally never drops points" bonanza.
Jussi
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Manchester United conceding six at home to Spurs, Liverpool shipping seven to Villa, the Cowboys hit for 49 points by the Browns.
Safe to say I never expected to see all that happen over the course of half a day.
Safe to say I never expected to see all that happen over the course of half a day.
It's even more hilarious when you think about United and how fortunate they were in winning against Brighton. They could've easily been 0-3 on the season thus far if it wasn't for a fluke play.
Yeah, Aston ran them wild tonight. I want to see the heat map for Villa because they just went down GOAMTez side for like every dangerous chance. If Aston was more clinical, then could've easily scored nine and I say that easily.
Rob
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I wouldn't expect most high school teams to get hit for 49 by the Browns.
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Really wish there was not an international break this week, just want the next matchweek to start already.
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