Sideshow Luiz

that was the passage that I remember being impressed with the most. Was reminded of this (1m 05s if it doesn't link the right part):

Yeah, it really all depends on who's available at the time. Poch's next job is at a Real, PSG, Man Utd level. Those clubs will want him, I think he'd want to go. Depends on who's looking for a manager next summer.

I actually can see Poch going there. I think he's hit his peak at Spurs, and he may want to see if he can go further with a club with some ambition. Madrid or Utd. level club for him next.

I think that Utd will go for Poch when they part ways with Jose.

Don't get me wrong, I was happy with the way we played for a lot of the time, but the result was fortunate. For our domination in certain areas (and the way we came out of the gate), Arsenal missed some absolute sitters. We dominated them for the 2nd half when they were sitting deep, but that 20-25 minute spell from just before we got our 2nd, until half time, we were woeful. Based on how Sarri started with Napoli, to have 6 points right now is huge. I think we will be absolutely smoking when things are clicking. All the points we can get now (in the meantime) are an absolute bonus.

This is a translation that I stole from Reddit (maybe one of our Croatian speaking members can verify?) Between this, and his social media post, he doesn't sound like a loan player Q: As far as we've seen from the stands you can be pleased about the performance, can you tell us a bit more how it looks on the field in a new club, new environment, new league etc...? A: First of all im happy about the win and that's the most important thing, it's good that the team is playing well so it's easy to adapt but i'm still out of rhytm since i've just joined the squad, but im working well and i'm improving and that's what matters. Q:From what we've seen for this 30 minutes, not enough for a clear picture but there will be more opportunities, looks like you have took your chance and you are very useful player otherwise they wouldn't bring you here. A: Well yeah, first of all it was important that after 3 years of inconsistency in playing time in Madrid i've got into a team that wants me and a coach that wants and trust me, that's how Chelsea happened. That's what i really need now, as i said earlier im feeling really good and i want to keep it that way. Q: Seems that your link with Sarri is really good? A: Well yeah, he knows me for a long time, i've watched a lot of his games, he likes to play and that's what matters imo. The squad is phenomenal with many great players that's why it wasn't so hard to adapt quick. Q:Season won't be so easy, but Chelsea always aim for the top. How do you see it from your point of view and what's the difference between Spain and England? A:Well, the tempo is higher, there is more space, but as i said it's not hard to adapt when you are surrounded by great players. I would thank to all fans that support me and i will make sure i payback on the pitch. Q: Mateo good luck and i wish you many successful moments in a new club. A: God bless Edit: Oops, sorry @Jason, I didn't see your post

There seems to be a narrative in the match analysis that Arsenal need to give Emery time and it's a work in progress, which I totally agree with. But, with no mention that we're in the same boat? We played really well for most of the match but we're still really far away from being the finished article.

Don't get me wrong, I know he's not the finished article. I just didn't think his distribution skills have been all that. Better than Courtois? yes. If it doesn't get better, yes, there's a problem. but, it's because that would mean he's hit his peak as a GK at 23.

Still a long way to go before we're the finished article. But, I was expecting it to be much worse at this point in time. Either we're adapting quicker than expected, or the ceiling is very high.

I'm not convinced that his distribution is all that good, TBH.

Phew

If he was quicker, he wouldn't have scored that C'mon. Hold on, huge 3 points. I know it's late, but it feels like we need a 4th.

More like Big BUNS. Ammitrite?

Pedro. Though Willian did start well (IMO).

It's like a video game. They just keep doing the same thing over and over.

these cut-backs are killing us

Yup, it feels like we're going to concede at any moment (just like last week). We've come out with great intensity, but we're still a work in progress.

How many open goals do Arsenal need?

Morata has his tail up.

Because we came to play from the kick-off. Too intense for Arsenal so far. The pessimist in me says that we can't keep that up for 90 min, but Arsenal obviously thought this was a friendly.

MORATA!!!!!!!

What a week of training they must have had. The intensity is electric.

GET THE FUCK IN!!!!!!!

I think we'll see 30-45 min from Hazard today. Maybe 20 min Kovacic?