closed Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea

[LAM09 6,327]

Disappointed to concede at the death. Morata doing his bit already

[Milan 17,799]

Feel sorry for Bulka.

[cosmicway 1,168]

Biggest w*nkery of the century, friendly or not.
60 minutes bombardment allowed, it just had to come.

[MefiX19 1,092]

Just now, bluephoenix said:

Do we have ET?

pens

[bluephoenix 1,114]

1 minute ago, MefiX19 said:

pens

ahhh!!!

 

[Hutcho 8,443]

Common theme of us dropping off second half.

Partly to be expected in pre season but would be nice to see the first half performances for 90 mins

[OhForAGreavsie 5,717]

26 minutes ago, bluephoenix said:

I really hope that Sarri has the plans to play Hudson Odoi more regularly...

would be gutted if we loan him out or don't give him enough start after what he has shown in pre season so far.

Hope Sarri is different in this regard.

What's different is the quality of the latest academy graduates. For my money Calum, as good as he is, is not the best prospect from last season's U18's. That's Reece James in my opinion. On top of those two we have Mason Mount who I believe should have been with the squad now, rather than going out to Derby. I think that they are all better than their predecessors. Cobham is doing well.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

I blame Willian's passport

[bluephoenix 1,114]

Lost to Arsenal! Dang it that serves us good... work to do by Sarri and the team!

[cosmicway 1,168]

I don't care about pens but this is preposterous.
If Czech left his posts we 'd be still waiting for Loftus Cheek's shot to reach the goalmouth.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,717]

We've seen the possible, but Sarri has seen the problems. That'll turn out to be a good fact finding exercise. 

[YorkshireBlue 2,351]

RLC what a shite penalty

[Polo7 3,496]

8 minutes ago, Hutcho said:

Common theme of us dropping off second half.

Partly to be expected in pre season but would be nice to see the first half performances for 90 mins

I mean the subs dont help.

[11Drogba 2,000]

Loftus Cheek has Morata's demeanor/ body language. They both look gloomy and not confident.

[bluephoenix 1,114]

1 minute ago, Polo7 said:

I mean the subs dont help.

Yep!

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Lol, he doesn't even care. And he is not even trying to hide it.

[YorkshireBlue 2,351]

What's obvious to every one is we need NEEED a new CF

[laeth 527]

First 45 of all pre-season games so far have been great. I'm sure we will be able to do it forma whole match soon. Where's our new striker?

[Jase 43,479]

1. Seven goals in last eight games, including the three pre-season friendlies so far. BIG concern. Morata at the front of it.

2. While we look much more positive going forward - hard not to be given how the dull the previous regimes ultimately were - we look like conceding every time when we have to defend. No cohesion in the pressing (yet, I hope) and keep getting exposed out wide. Wide players also forced to track all the way back (imagine Hazard and Alonso on the left flank!).

3. Speaking of Alonso, WHAT IS HE DOING AT LEFT BACK?!

4. Hudson-Odoi looks class. Obviously not the finished product yet but he's like a mini-Hazard.

 

[Tomo 21,503]

We had a B team defense and C team midfield and strikeforce out in the last 20 minutes, we were absolute shite in that period but none of those players bar AC27 will be getting significant minutes this season so meh. The first half i felt was terrific, we totally dominated an Arsenal side further ahead in preparation than us and dealt with Auba very well despite playing a high line.

Will take a while to perfect and finishing is a worry but very promising early signs under the new regime.