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Will be 3 finals in a row…..
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Not a clue. Timber was injured first half but carried on to half time, then carried on until he couldn't, which we seem to have a habit of allowing players to do. Yes, Partey is not the best RB and is definitely better at '6', but he is an option and eventually we have to learn not to continually run players into the ground.
Yeah, that's my first thought when Arsenal fans complain about injuries. Arteta has pretty much played the same 11 players for a few years, he doesn't really do rotations, and that is coming back to bite you now.
It is unfortunate that so many injuries have happened at once, and at the same time as City have their worst season since they were bought, but is it really unexpected?
And for the record, Slot is doing the exact same at Pool ATM, cue a tonne of injuries coming their way soon.
It is unfortunate that so many injuries have happened at once, and at the same time as City have their worst season since they were bought, but is it really unexpected?
And for the record, Slot is doing the exact same at Pool ATM, cue a tonne of injuries coming their way soon.
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It makes me laugh because he (Arteta) came out yesterday saying the only way to prevent injuries is bigger squads. He could have Chelsea's squad and still wouldn't rotate
Well, he does have 17 left backs!
Tricky call for him this week, Everton are a decent side, hard to break down, and normally you play your best and hope to keep the pressure on Pool, but you have a certain shower from Madrid in midweek and the last thing you need is more injuries. But then a second string team is like hoisting the flag for the title concession.
Tricky call for him this week, Everton are a decent side, hard to break down, and normally you play your best and hope to keep the pressure on Pool, but you have a certain shower from Madrid in midweek and the last thing you need is more injuries. But then a second string team is like hoisting the flag for the title concession.
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Instant reaction, yep, two amazing strikes from a guy that has never scored a direct free kick as a pro, but honestly it could have been four or five. Yes, Madrid were not what you would fear in this competition, but Arsenal bossed the match. Obviously we'll draw the tie and lose on pens but I'm over the ****ing moon right now.
I only half watched it, I missed chunks of the first half so no idea if it was deserved or not. The commentators did say Arsenal would be disappointed not to be ahead at HT, so I assume it wasnt undeserved. Not that any victory over that lot is to be sniffed at, however it comes. If anything an undeserved victory would be even sweater, given how many times they have robbed sides in Europe. 2 goals in stoppage time to beat City, a keeper who makes more saves in a final than anyone previously to beat Pool, a CB who dislocates Salah's shoulder and then concusses Karius, multiple multiple dodgy offside goals and questionable penalties that ALWAYS go for them (or against their opposition). Great to see them duffed.
But…..it's Arsenal. They don't do winning CL knock out ties. I can totally see them losing 4-0 in Madrid. I hope they don't, but they have it in them.
First goal out there is huge, Arsenal get it, it's game over. The Madridistas, or whatever their overly spoilt glory hunter fans are called, will turn on that team in seconds. Carlo is getting sacked if they lose. Then does Alonso take over? Will that make Leverkusen more likely to sell a few, Frimpong and Wirtz?
Alternatively, Real score early and it's a real test of Arsenal's mettle.
Now just rest your whole first team this weekend please, probably best rest the second team and the kids too. Play the tea lady, on her own.
Fair ****s to Arsenal though, some result.
Rice will never hit two sweeter feee kicks in his life!
But…..it's Arsenal. They don't do winning CL knock out ties. I can totally see them losing 4-0 in Madrid. I hope they don't, but they have it in them.
First goal out there is huge, Arsenal get it, it's game over. The Madridistas, or whatever their overly spoilt glory hunter fans are called, will turn on that team in seconds. Carlo is getting sacked if they lose. Then does Alonso take over? Will that make Leverkusen more likely to sell a few, Frimpong and Wirtz?
Alternatively, Real score early and it's a real test of Arsenal's mettle.
Now just rest your whole first team this weekend please, probably best rest the second team and the kids too. Play the tea lady, on her own.
Fair ****s to Arsenal though, some result.
Rice will never hit two sweeter feee kicks in his life!
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Come on Villa!
If PSG play like they did against Pool (they are the best side Pool have played this year by quite some way) then Villa are in trouble.
But in Emery they have one of the best cup managers around (and that is not an insult, quite the opposite).
A one, or even two goal defeat out there is not the end of the world, albeit we saw what they did at Anfield.
If PSG play like they did against Pool (they are the best side Pool have played this year by quite some way) then Villa are in trouble.
But in Emery they have one of the best cup managers around (and that is not an insult, quite the opposite).
A one, or even two goal defeat out there is not the end of the world, albeit we saw what they did at Anfield.
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Unbelievable strikes from Rice! Arsenal could go all the way. At least it's looking like Real Madrid won't get anywhere near winning it.
Anyone talking about how bad City are? I watched the derby and although it was poor Utd were by far the better team. After the game all the talk was about how Man Utd are struggling but no mention of City spending ÂŁ150 million in January and still looking ****! Genuinely think City will miss out on a top 5 spot.
Anyone talking about how bad City are? I watched the derby and although it was poor Utd were by far the better team. After the game all the talk was about how Man Utd are struggling but no mention of City spending ÂŁ150 million in January and still looking ****! Genuinely think City will miss out on a top 5 spot.
If ever there was a way to show Nemanja Matic that you aren't the worst keeper in Utd's PL history, dropping two absolute howlers is definitely it.
Utd paid, what, 50m for someone who barely looks non-league level.
#Legend
Utd paid, what, 50m for someone who barely looks non-league level.
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In one transfer window we bought Onana, Hojland and Mount for £170 million……..
Drop Onana and we would have a chance of Europa League success, but Amorim wants to flog a dead horse apparently.
Drop Onana and we would have a chance of Europa League success, but Amorim wants to flog a dead horse apparently.
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His salary
I don't think he was ever for leaving. Ditto VVD (that'll be that jinxed).
Salah knows what he has at Liverpool, there are only a handful of sides, maybe a dozen at most, that he could go to and have the same chances of a title/CL. He knows signing to another PL side would destroy his rapport with the Liverpool fans. Real don't need him, Barca cant afford him, that leaves Bayern and PSG. There were rumours of him and PSG but I'm not sure how he fits their new 'no galacticos' policy, or how keen he really was. Saudi is his ultimate destination, but he is too competitive and driven to go to a retirement league now. Give him two years and he'll probably end up there.
As for what changed, TAA leaving freed up some wages I suspect. I doubt there was much between the sides all along. My understanding is both he and VVD were more concerned about contract duration than salary.
Sounds like his salary stayed the same, they just rolled the contract over for two years.
Still going to be an interesting summer at Pool, assuming VVD stays,
I expect a LB, CB and probably a CM and CF. That'll be…..cheap.
Salah knows what he has at Liverpool, there are only a handful of sides, maybe a dozen at most, that he could go to and have the same chances of a title/CL. He knows signing to another PL side would destroy his rapport with the Liverpool fans. Real don't need him, Barca cant afford him, that leaves Bayern and PSG. There were rumours of him and PSG but I'm not sure how he fits their new 'no galacticos' policy, or how keen he really was. Saudi is his ultimate destination, but he is too competitive and driven to go to a retirement league now. Give him two years and he'll probably end up there.
As for what changed, TAA leaving freed up some wages I suspect. I doubt there was much between the sides all along. My understanding is both he and VVD were more concerned about contract duration than salary.
Sounds like his salary stayed the same, they just rolled the contract over for two years.
Still going to be an interesting summer at Pool, assuming VVD stays,
I expect a LB, CB and probably a CM and CF. That'll be…..cheap.
