GWT: Premier League Match day 29

[hatterson]

At this rate Arsenal is going to have trouble hanging onto 6th.

 

[Cassano]

His legacy is tarnished. Most people wont remember the invincibles for a long time. They'll see 8-2, 6-0, 5-1, 7 straight years of R16 defeats before they remember the early years.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Just realized that Brighton's Schelotto was that highly touted prospect from a few years ago.

 

[YNWA14]

If Arsenal lose or draw today they're officially on pace for less points than Everton last season iirc.

Can't say it's not a little satisfying to watch.

 

[hatterson]

If Arsenal lose or draw today they're officially on pace for less points than Everton last season iirc.

Can't say it's not a little satisfying to watch.

It’s actually their own finish last year. If they win every game (including today) they cap out at 75 points. City is at 75 points now so if they don’t win, it will be mathematically impossible for them to catch City.

I mean that’ll likely happen later today when City plays anyway, but it’s still crazy.

 

[maclean]

I think the fact that they can't statistically reach City is not so crazy. What's crazy is they're LOSING TO EFFING BRIGHTON. Eff this team.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Nice dive from Xhaka.

 

[Havre]

Hate it when refs are weak. He has to give a penalty or show Xhaka a second yellow.

Arsenal looking quite strong now.

 

[YNWA14]

It’s actually their own finish last year. If they win every game (including today) they cap out at 75 points. City is at 75 points now so if they don’t win, it will be mathematically impossible for them to catch City.

I mean that’ll likely happen later today when City plays anyway, but it’s still crazy.

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If they lose today they'll be on pace for 59 points. Everton finished with 61 in 7th last season.

 

[hatterson]

I think the fact that they can't statistically reach City is not so crazy. What's crazy is they're LOSING TO EFFING BRIGHTON. Eff this team.

Arsenal being mathematically eliminated from the title with 1/4 of the season remaining is significant.

Even if you knock some point off City and put them at the spot a normal 1st place team would be, Arsenal is still likely mathematically eliminated on the 30th game of the season.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Brighton are caving in.

 

[hatterson]

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If they lose today they'll be on pace for 59 points. Everton finished with 61 in 7th last season.

Sorry I misread. Thought you were talking about maximum points since I heard that referenced against City during the week.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

If Izquierdo was less selfish Brighton would probably have gotten two more goals.

 

[Chimaera]

When Xhaka has that much of the ball, you’re going to have problems.

 

[YNWA14]

Sorry I misread. Thought you were talking about maximum points since I heard that referenced against City during the week.

Oh no worries that's what I figured but just wanted to clarify and post the numbers anyway.

Hope Brighton can hold on.

 

[Chimaera]

If ArsenalTV was bonkers after the City matches (where they weren’t favorite), this will be crazy.

 

[hatterson]

If ArsenalTV was bonkers after the City matches (where they weren’t favorite), this will be crazy.

I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say Arsenal was as much an underdog in those games as Brighton was in this one.

 

[Chimaera]

I have to wonder what Ozil and Aubameyang have to be thinking considering they signed up for more years of this mess.

 

[Halladay]

Arsenal is going to have a few more seasons of this at least, with or without Wenger.

 

[Chimaera]

I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say Arsenal was as much an underdog in those games as Brighton was in this one.

Yeah, but part of the trouble for Arsenal fans is that they expect to compete with City. Sure, City is the best side probably in Europe this season, but Arsenal should be at least giving them an effort. Two 3-0s is hard to take. This loss will make them despondent.

 

[Halladay]

Brighton above Everton now.

 

[YNWA14]

Match day 37...Arsenal vs. Burnley...could be a big game.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Kolasinac should have been sent off too.

 

[Cassano]

Any other club in Europe and Wenger would be sacked yesterday

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Kante is ill and will miss the game against City.