closed Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea

[Yeboii 1,844]

Alright first half. Unlucky way to concede. One in a million chance that goes in.

Ross should have shot that one time. He is obviously nervous and wants to make the best impression possible.

[DYC. 7,542]

I need to see Alonso at LCB (if he continues to persist with the three-CB system).

I think of Vertonghen when I watch him. He was originally played at LB when Spurs signed him. He was a decent LB at best. His defending was questioned in that position as well. Too slow and cumbersome to keep up with wingers. But he was much better at CB.

[LAM09 6,751]

Yeah started so well. Then they scored and seemed off since then. Hopefully we can start next half well. And don't waste chances!! 
Ooo hello Dennis 

Willian missing another sitter didn't help. This Arsenal side are here for the taking

[Barbara 15,149]

Unrelated question. How many games Moratas been suspended?

[Milan 17,854]

1 minute ago, Barbara said:

Unrelated question. How many games Moratas been suspended?

He is not anymore (just 1 game). He was OK to play today but he has some injury problems with his back.

[bluesman2610 1,341]

Just now, Barbara said:

Unrelated question. How many games Moratas been suspended?

1 for two yellow cards in single game

[The Skipper 20,593]

6 minutes ago, DYC. said:

I remember when I had to read people say Alonso is a 'fantastic crosser'. He's been a horrible crosser from day 1.

His passing and comfort on the ball is underappreciated though.

Next up is the debunking of the myth of Rudiger being a ball-playing defender.

One of the worst crossers I’ve ever seen. So bad. 

Why would you not consider Rüdiger as a BPD? He has a good pass on him and is quite comfortable in possession. I know he has composure/concentration issues but that doesn’t really negate his general technical skills. 

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, Barbara said:

Unrelated question. How many games Moratas been suspended?

From last week's red card? One. He's out with a back injury for this game.

[Stats 7,056]

Really impressed with how dominant and imposing a figure Bakayoko looks out there. He seems a lot more confident tonight too.

[Barbara 15,149]

1 for two yellow cards in single game

Thought he got a yellow and a red for dissent
As bad as he's been, I still prefer to see him there rather than no one

[Jase 43,479]

Just now, Stats said:

Really impressed with how dominant and imposing a figure Bakayoko looks out there. He seems a lot more confident tonight too.

*cue a red card in the second half*

[Barbara 15,149]

Really impressed with how dominant and imposing a figure Bakayoko looks out there. He seems a lot more confident tonight too.

This is Arsenal, who wouldn't look imposing? [emoji28]

[Yeboii 1,844]

1 minute ago, Stats said:

Really impressed with how dominant and imposing a figure Bakayoko looks out there. He seems a lot more confident tonight too.

Only thing annoying is the refs giving other teams a free kick cause Bakayoko is just too strong for their players.

[bluesman2610 1,341]

1 minute ago, Barbara said:

Thought he got a yellow and a red for dissent
As bad as he's been, I still prefer to see him there rather than no one

It was yellow and then second yellow for dissent but yes I agree we need someone to play the ball into

[DYC. 7,542]

6 minutes ago, The Skipper said:

One of the worst crossers I’ve ever seen. So bad. 

Why would you not consider Rüdiger as a BPD? He has a good pass on him and is quite comfortable in possession. I know he has composure/concentration issues but that doesn’t really negate his general technical skills. 

Rudiger has a decent crosspass on him but that's it. Ball-playing defenders are composed with the ball and can comfortably dribble into midfield, possess a good range of passing and distribute the ball intelligently.

Rudiger's passing is random. Plays the easiest and most obvious passes most of the time and only starts thinking about his next move when the ball is at his feet. He plays with a question mark above his head. And he loses all composure when opposition players are around him.

I'm not saying he's terrible on the ball but he is not a ball-playing defender. At all.

[Milan 17,854]

Astonishing how soft Arsenal players are. Every time they are touched, they go down. And Oliver whistles.

[Milan 17,854]

bloody hell Eden  

[Barbara 15,149]

Alonso playing as CF now? Lol