Arsenal V Chelsea, Capital 1 Cup, k/o 7.45pm

GavRedKing

Happy enough with it, better off the possession I'd say, but other then that its fairly even, no clear cut chances for either side and all the play is in front of both back fours at this stage.

Francie Barrett

Miyaichi looks completely lost, Bendtner getting practically nothing upfront. Arsenal will definitely need the big guns to break down this Chelsea defence.

GavRedKing

quarryman wrote: »

Bump.

Jenkinson stole the thunder when I posted this.

De Bruyne? Just not played well once hes been given a chance and hasnt made many squads as a result of the players we have for the support roles.

Needs to better in the 2nd half , same goes for Willian and Eto'o other then that happy enough with the rest of the starting XI.

Gringo180

We can slag Bendtner all we like but the service to him is non existant. We just lack leaders on the pitch that can grab the game by the scruff of the neck and take charge.

IvySlayer

Gringo180 wrote: »

We can slag Bendtner all we like but the service to him is non existant. We just lack leaders on the pitch that can grab the game by the scruff of the neck and take charge.

He has to move to get service, he's barely walking to where he needs to be

bad2dabone

Gringo180 wrote: »

We can slag Bendtner all we like but the service to him is non existant. We just lack leaders on the pitch that can grab the game by the scruff of the neck and take charge.

agreed totally.

Gringo180

IvySlayer wrote: »

He has to move to get service, he's barely walking to where he needs to be

Ive said it before and ill say it again, the way we play just doesnt suit a big target man, we need more of a pacey forward who will make runs in behind the defense, whereas Bendtner needs the ball into feet or up in the air.

tayto lover

Gringo180 wrote: »

We can slag Bendtner all we like but the service to him is non existant. We just lack leaders on the pitch that can grab the game by the scruff of the neck and take charge.

Bendtner was outjumped twice by a smaller defender. He is not closing down or even putting pressure on their keeper. Lazy lazy player.

Andersonisgod

While occasionally Willian has looked a little rushed on the ball, his work rate is commendable.

Good half, Mata has also been impressive on and off the ball. The side, as a whole, look solid, working aggressively and with a touch of quality on the ball.

Gringo180

tayto lover wrote: »

Bendtner was outjumped twice by a smaller defender. He is not closing down or even putting pressure on their keeper. Lazy lazy player.

I agree he is lazy but my original point was that he is not getting any decent service. Very disappointed with that first half performance from us, no real urgency or bite in our play.

.jacksparrow.

David o Leary hasn't aged in about 20 years...

Oranage2

Gringo180 wrote: »

We can slag Bendtner all we like but the service to him is non existant. We just lack leaders on the pitch that can grab the game by the scruff of the neck and take charge.

Interesting enough since verm , ramsey and rosicky have all captain'd their countries why can't they show leadership

Barr

Good first half for Chelsea , looked comfortable for 45 mins

Gringo180

Oranage2 wrote: »

Interesting enough since verm , ramsey and rosicky have all captain'd their countries why can't they show leadership

I dont no to be honest but i expect my captain to be barking orders and keeping players up to there duty, the only player in our squad who fits that description would be Flamini and maybe Arteta to a degree. I think against the big teams this is where we fall short.

Francie Barrett

Arsenal midfield getting bullied so far.

Barr

Its great to see Mata starting again - such a talented player

IvySlayer

klose wrote: »

I would personally like to see wenger having to bring giroud and ozil on to grab a one all draw and for it to go into extra time.

Wenger would rather lose than see it go to ET with Ozil and Giroud on the pitch, more important things to focus on

bad2dabone

shoot ffs

Francie Barrett

Why didn't Ramsey shoot?

IvySlayer

haha, did he not see the space he had

greendom

Good pressure created that chance

GavRedKing

Arsenal now back into it, we will give up a chance I just hope it falls to Bendtner rather then Giroud.

quarryman

GavRedKing wrote: »

De Bruyne? Just not played well once hes been given a chance and hasnt made many squads as a result of the players we have for the support roles.

Needs to better in the 2nd half , same goes for Willian and Eto'o other then that happy enough with the rest of the starting XI.

Seems to be a complete passenger so far (and any time I've seen him).

GavRedKing

quarryman wrote: »

Seems to be a complete passenger so far (and any time I've seen him).

Thats fair, especially tonight, he was terrible against Swindon too which cost him his place in most of the squads after it.

AdamD

Ryo's useless

Mickeroo

Surely Bendtner could have attempted a shot there.

Gringo180

Much better from us now but Ryo just doesnt look up to this level.

Barr

Essien has gone to sh!te

tayto lover

Mickeroo wrote: »

Surely Bendtner could have attempted a shot there.

The players don't seem to have much faith in him. No crosses being put in from the wings at all.

GavRedKing

Ozil soon, bo**ocks.

quarryman

GavRedKing wrote: »

Thats fair, especially tonight, he was terrible against Swindon too which cost him his place in most of the squads after it.

Every pass he gives seems to be backwards or sideways. I could bloody do that!

*awaits 35 yard screamer.

GavRedKing

That was very close, first time we left him space to shot and we nearly paid.

GavRedKing

quarryman wrote: »

Every pass he gives seems to be backwards or sideways. I could bloody do that!

*awaits 35 yard screamer.

Ramires will be on for him soon i'd say.

tayto lover

Feck off ref.

greendom

I don't think Myachi is going to make it as an Arsenal player

IvySlayer

wow mata

Barr

Get in!!!

GavRedKing

Get in. :pac:

Johner

BOOM. World class.

tayto lover

Mata scores against us again.

bad2dabone

Game over.
good shot mata. He's a class act.

Duck Soup

The Special Juan!

.jacksparrow.

Really didn't want to see ozil on, great what a waste bringing him on

GavRedKing

Right leg as well, good shot.

bad2dabone

greendom wrote: »

I don't think Myachi is going to make it as an Arsenal player

no he's not.

Mickeroo

Get Ozil off.

Francie Barrett

Duck Soup wrote: »

The Special Juan!

:pac:

GavRedKing

De Bruyne off, Ramires on and go 4-3-3 to contain i'd reckon.

Gringo180

Facking ell.... :-(

.jacksparrow.

This is stupid by Wenger, risking injuries to our top players for nothing