Chelsea -v- Arsenal Match Thread SS1 Sunday 4PM

everdead.ie

Raskolnikov wrote: »

I'm afraid so.

14 years managing in the Premier League and they still struggle against physical teams.

I think it should be noted tho that Chelsea mix physical with good skill to great effect

Mr Alan

flahavaj wrote: »

Say what you like about Benitez but he's the best tactician on a one off match basis in the Premier League, if not Europe. Hence his good European record and consistent ability to pull off the big result when absolutely necessary.

Yep.

That_Guy

Did Richard Keys say that Droba was 9/2 for a hat trick? Good odds. Think it's on Sky Bet though.

therokerroar

flahavaj wrote: »

Say what you like about Benitez but he's the best tactician on a one off match basis in the Premier League, if not Europe.

I'm actually disturbed after reading that, are you after escaping from some sort of mental asylum?

Rekop dog

That_Guy wrote: »

Did Richard Keys say that Droba was 9/2 for a hat trick? Good odds. Think it's on Sky Bet though.

Hardly, I'd price it about 2/1

MementoMori

A Primal Nut wrote: »

Goalkeepers are one of the big differences in the game. Cech has looked comfortable on crosses, great save from Arshavin, great work on what could have been a dangerous one-on-one with Nasri.

Almunia, not really to blame for either goal, but it would have been possible to get to the ball before Drogba for the first goal. The second goal he had a look of fear when Drogba hit it; no way he was gonna try to get in the way of it. Pretty much got out of the way of the ball.

Both were difficult, but this guy is playing for Arsenal; when is he gonna make a world-class save?

Too easy for Chelsea; sit back, defend, counter attack. Not much thinking involved and they don't have to take risks, even if it was 0-0. Some great passing by Fabregas though but Arshavin's decision-making and finishing is poor again.

Related to the keeping issue, from the BBC site -

Arsenal have faced just six shots on target in the games against Man Utd and so far versus Chelsea, conceding five goals. Generous."

Not really surprising Wengner apparently tried to sign Sorensen in January.

That_Guy

That would've been a nice goal from Chelsea if Lampard had found the net.

amacachi

Ivanovic hilarious there.

MementoMori

therokerroar wrote: »

I'm actually disturbed after reading that, are you and after escaping from some sort of mental asylum

FYP:p

A Primal Nut

Raskolnikov wrote: »

I'm afraid so.

14 years managing in the Premier League and they still struggle against physical teams.

Its nothing to do with physical prowess in this game. I even seen Drogba get knocked off the ball by Fabregas at the start.

They throw too many men forward and leave themselves disorganised at the back. The injury to Van Persie is what leaves us one dimensional at the front. Its nothing do with physicality.

Rekop dog

Jose mourinho is the best single tactician in Europe and it's not even close.

IvySlayer

That_Guy wrote: »

Did Richard Keys say that Droba was 9/2 for a hat trick? Good odds. Think it's on Sky Bet though.

He's 4/1 to score next.

No idea what it means though :P

That_Guy

What's he doing there?

CHD

Is there....

amacachi

Almunia is one useless ****er. Ugh.

Hank Scorpio

edit: ^ im slow

That_Guy

nuxxx wrote: »

edit: ^ im slow

It's Doppelganger week in Stamford Bridge too.

CHD

nuxxx wrote: »

edit: ^ im slow

+1

daithijjj

That_Guy wrote: »

What's he doing there?

Probably in london for premier of that movie 'Invictus', about SA winning the rugby world cup?

JPA

That_Guy wrote: »

What's he doing there?

In town for Invictus première? Must have stuck around.


d'oh, too slow.

All_in_Flynn

Rekop dog wrote: »

Jose mourinho is the best single tactician in Europe and it's not even close.

I might be biased but Sir Alex Ferguson for me!

That_Guy

Oh Nasri.

kenon

Nasri stuck in two minds. I think he was trying to open up his body to slot it.

Mr Alan

Rekop dog wrote: »

Jose mourinho is the best single tactician in Europe and it's not even close.

Yet he's never beaten Rafa in the many many times they've come up against eachother in cup competitions.

That_Guy

All_in_Flynn wrote: »

I might be biased but Sir Alex Ferguson for me!

Who? :pac:

redout

Rekop dog wrote: »

Jose mourinho is the best single tactician in Europe and it's not even close.

Guardiola ftw.

CHD

All_in_Flynn wrote: »

I might be biased but Sir Alex Ferguson for me!

The bias in you is strong for one so young.

CHD

redout wrote: »

Guardiola ftw.

wat. I could coach that Barca team to success

Mr Alan

All_in_Flynn wrote: »

I might be biased but Sir Alex Ferguson for me!

Actually Ferguson struggles in one off tactical encounters imo, as is apparent when you view his record against the top 4 over the last few years.

OPENROAD

Am I in the wrong place for the Arsenal Chelsea match thread

K4t

Same old story.....Arsenal can't shoot.

flahavaj

therokerroar wrote: »

I'm actually disturbed after reading that, are you after escaping from some sort of mental asylum?

I wouldn't expect any less from you in fairness roker lad.

Tell me who's better in a one off tactical battle in that case, I'd imagine you have a long list?

Hank Scorpio

CHD wrote: »

+1

haha

That_Guy

Bendtner on, Walcott off. Right move imo. Walcott really hasn't been playing well recently. He's not been given any room to run at people. Credit to Chelsea's tactics.

amacachi

Andy Gray "You can't help feel that Arsenal need to score." Is there a way to contact Sky to offer to pay more for my sports subscription because whatever he's getting paid it isn't enough. I wouldn't have a ****in idea what to think if he wasn't giving us his expert ****ing analysis.

flahavaj

Mr Alan wrote: »

Actually Ferguson struggles in one off tactical encounters imo, as is apparent when you view his record against the top 4 over the last few years.

Pains me to say it but this. He's not a poor tactician per se but there are better around. Fergie's true strengths lie elsewhere.

CHD

OPENROAD wrote: »

Am I in the wrong place for the Arsenal Chelsea match thread

Yeah you right, C'mon Chelsea get a third :P

That_Guy

amacachi wrote: »

Andy Grey "You can't help feel that Arsenal need to score." Is there a way to contact Sky to offer to pay more for my sports subscription because whatever he's getting paid it isn't enough. I wouldn't have a ****in idea what to think if he wasn't giving us his expert ****ing analysis.

As if it weren't obvious already. Surprised he's not writing for The Star..... Wait? What? He is?

IvySlayer

71% Possession for Arsenal.

nullzero

flahavaj wrote: »

Pains me to say it but this. He's not a poor tactician per se but there are better around. Fergie's true strengths lie elsewhere.

By those standards Benitez is a managerial genius, he can beat United and Chelsea no problem, he just cant take those victories and turn them into impetus for his side to go on and win anything.

That_Guy

Very promising position for this free kick. Come on Arsenal.

OPENROAD

Penalty!!!!!!!

That_Guy

Great save from Cech.

IvySlayer

Good save Cech. :mad:

CHD

Good boy Cech

Rekop dog

redout wrote: »

Guardiola ftw.

yeah but Pep hasn't been around long enough to be considered yet Imo. Jose has been doing it year in year out for a while now.

A Primal Nut

To be fair to Arsenal, Cech has been Chelsea's second best player.

amacachi

Still think Lazarus will get his hattrick.

redout

Rekop dog wrote: »

yeah but Pep hasn't been around long enough to be considered yet Imo. Jose has been doing it year in year out for a while now.

Genius LoL at CHD and coaching them.

K4t

****in Cech playing like he's back in '05...Arsenal really looking dangerous. Goal(s) coming.