I couldn't give a fuck about Arsenal (thought we were 5th)
We aren't better squad wise than City, Liverpool, Spurs, or United. No way and you're in denial if you think otherwise.
So we can have players still missing chances and our fullbacks still provide nothing forward?
Sorry. You can't tell me personal wise, we are better than the teams in front of us.
Really wish they had meet and question with top clubs like they do with lower league clubs.
My question. "How can you lot loom at yourselves in the mirror after this? Does the paycheck help?"
3 big goals came from individual errors.
I seem poor quality vs a poor system more than anything.
That said, starting Alonso and Barkley on the same side, let alone starting either one of them, is down to Sarri.
First goal killed us mentally. And we already dealing with a mentally weak group.
Right but check out the movement from the attackers. Also take note the positioning of the other two central midfielders. They are always in space.
There is an annoying lack of directness from our players compared to those at Napoli.
You and I both know him saying 'there is a possibility i'll stay', is revealing that Real never approached him. Let's not beat around the bush. It's a save face tactic.
We saw the same thing with Ronaldo in the 2008-2009 season. He made his desire to leave for Real after the Euros but Real never approached him. Except Ronaldo never flirted with Real the way Hazard has.
The only reason he hasn't said anything is because Real haven't approached him yet. They want Neymar and the only way he will stays is if they pursue Neymary or Mbappe. He'll then come out with some bollocks like I was always going to stay here or something along the line.
Quote me on this if it doesn't happen. I'd gladly eat some humble pie.
Transfer ban looming. Market inflation higher than ever. Loan policy to be restricted.
You'd think now would be a great time for stability at this club. Given how the club bent over backwards to get Sarri, (even disposing Conte like he was nothing) has me thinking they are leaning towards a long term plan.
They compare us to City and Pep, how it's taken a season for things to work. It fails to mention that City were already used to attacking football under Pellegrini, not to mention they have a team stacked with players that fit Pep's mold. We have players who have been used to conservative football for going on 5 years. Sarri is now in charge of changing the entire playing culture of the club.
If anything, he will need more time.