Arsenal vs Everton, 4pm, SS1

Sugarlumps

Excellent goal keeping.

cson

Wahey the ****ing book finally comes out.

EuropeanSon

About ****ing time he gave a yellow.

Mickeroo

Starting to stamp some authority in the last couple of minutes.

Johner

Lovely move there.

The_Kew_Tour

Some lovely football by arsenal

cson

Howard's a superb keeper.

FearDark

Howard playing brilliantly as usual.
Giroud looks like he as superglue on the bottom of his boots.

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Much better from arsenal the last few minutes. Would have been unreal if Ramsey scored that

Drexel

Mickeroo wrote: »

Starting to stamp some authority in the last couple of minutes.

Yup, just moved up a gear as Everton tired. I've seen enough to think we will win

Mickeroo

More like it now. Pity its almost half time.

frisbeeface

Terrific game so far. Two teams playing great stuff. Brilliant work from Howard and Coleman in those last five minutes!

Amirani

Fairly enjoyable game so far.

wonderfullife

As an Irish fan i'm buzzing watching Colemans performance today.

He's the first genuine top class fullback since Irwin.

Absolute gem of a player.

The 2nd half is gonna be outstanding with Everton to run out of steam late on for a narrow defeat.

Knex*

As good of a goalless half as you're likely to see, there.

Pepe LeFrits

Some superb football from Everton but Arsenal have defended very well. The last five minutes of the half gives me optimism for the second half though, maintain that intensity and we should win the game.

Koscienly's been brilliant, Everton had most of the ball but Arsenal had both of the chances. Howard Webb has definitely bet the unders on yellow cards

Gavlor

Thank god that half time came

FatRat

It's silly how people actually think Koscielny tripping on Lukaku's legs was intentional by the Belgian. I agree that Barry deserves a card. But no way should he have been shown one for an Ozil dive.

efb

Lads on the train so following this thread for commentary

tayto lover

Good game.
Arsenal just starting to get on top.
Still going for a 2 nil to the Gunners.

.jacksparrow.

FatRat wrote: »

It's silly how people actually think Koscielny tripping on Lukaku's legs was intentional by the Belgian. I agree that Barry deserves a card. But no way should he have been shown one for an Ozil dive.

I think its called persistant fouling.

Gavlor

Some stats there! Double passes, higher pass accuracy, double touches

I have a serious man crush on bobby Martinez

tayto lover

Koscielney has been magnificent in the first half.

Liamalone

Everton vs QPR the FA Cup.

Arsenal vs Spurs lol

davycc

best first half of footy I have seen in ages.Hopefully it doesnt let up in the 2nd half...Seamus Coleman is playing his socks off from an Irish perspective and McCarthy has not put a foot wrong so far too...

efb

Kos and Mert are a top quality cb pairing

Everton playing some real good stuff. Arsenal there for the taking.

Rayne Wooney

If Arsenal had Suarez or even Cavani the league would be in the bag, without a doubt.

I wonder if Wenger will buy a striker in January

Barkley is something else, can we trade Fellaini for him??

Everton on top so far but I think Arsenal will have a big second half.

Drexel

Gavlor wrote: »

Some stats there! Double passes, higher pass accuracy, double touches

I have a serious man crush on bobby Martinez

Arsenal fans have had that for years and it's gotten us no where. Much prefer less possession, less passes and more goals. Which arsenal have been doing this year in certain games

greendom

Everton playing very well and dominating possession. We've been slow to get going yet have the only 2 shots on target. Let's hope we can dominate now in the 2nd half.

Shanotheslayer

jonny666 wrote: »

Arsenal fans have had that for years and it's gotten us no where. Much prefer less possession, less passes and more goals. Which arsenal have been doing this year in certain games

We(Everton) had usually less passing less possession and less goals

brianregan09

Hoping those last 5 mins are a precurser for the 2nd half they started to wobble a bit with all that pressure ..Other than that everton have looked tough

Gavlor

jonny666 wrote: »

Arsenal fans have had that for years and it's gotten us no where. Much prefer less possession, less passes and more goals. Which arsenal have been doing this year in certain games

Yeah but we've had mr negativity for years

Pepe LeFrits

The Pienaar & Oviedo combination on the left has been hugely influential, while Cazorla/Wilshere and Jenkinson have offered little threat at the other end. I think Walcott on would be a good idea.

Gavlor

Gavlor wrote: »

Some stats there! Double passes, higher pass accuracy, double touches

I have a serious man crush on bobby Martinez

Martinez is a brilliant coach and tactician and a gentleman to boot. He has made a serious outfit out of Everton. Playing lovely positive stuff thus far.
I'm not so sure if we on the other hand can afford the passengers we have on the team today akin to the United game.
Caz, Ozil, Ramsey not at the races. Jack is doing his best but him and Arteta are on their own. We need Theo and Flamster on to inject tenacity and pace into our game

Drexel

Gavlor wrote: »

Yeah but we've had mr negativity for years

That's true

Good times for Everton fans

Hercule Poirot

Ozil made a fool of big Distin there

cson

Didn't really consider them until today but Everton are real contenders for top 4 this season. Spurs and United are gonna have it up them to collar both Merseyside teams.

cson

What a chance.

I don't think it's unfair to say that despite how well Everton have played, we'd be value for a lead right now.

Gavlor

Arsenal fullbacks doing what Everton did in first half and pegging them right back

Lovely Bloke

cson wrote: »

What a chance.

I don't think it's unfair to say that despite how well Everton have played, we'd be value for a lead right now.

on the second half performance so far, yes.

On the balance of the whole game, no

Mickeroo

Where were the runners?

Sugarlumps

Nearly a superb goal by Everton, slick passing. Goal imminent.

IvySlayer

That was a lovely move by Everton tbf

Don't expect them to hold out though, Arsenal to win 1-0

davycc

close by rambo

Starting to feel like a lot of last season, just missing the change of pace to get through Everton's defence.

Shanotheslayer

Del boy must come on soon for his pace. Take off Miralles or Pienaar

More like it so far COYG!

Danye

Massive fan of McCarthy but he also annoys me.

Bags and bags of potential and could be a really top player but he just seems to timid or that he's not that bothered. I'd love for him to start getting on the ball and dictating the play for Everton and control the tempo of the game.