Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016

keano_afc

emmetlego wrote: »

Good to see Jack and Tomas back playing for the 21's right now on Arsenal player. Bielek just scored a shocking OG!!!

The live feed on the website is confused: "Goal for Arsenal! Bielik turns the ball past his own keeper".

greendom

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

Am I correct in saying Gnabry was recalled in January? Where has he been the past few months?

He scored tonight!

And whoever thought him working under Pulis would be good for his career wants shooting!

Bobby Baccala

greendom wrote: »

He scored tonight!

And whoever thought him working under Pulis would be good for his career wants shooting!

Good stuff pity we have no unimportant games left this season to give him a start in.

So today is the long-awaited battle of the Achy Breaky Heart chants. Gonna be a tough one.

greendom

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

Good stuff pity we have no unimportant games left this season to give him a start in.

I hope you're right

gosplan

Very tough game today. Should be good.

extra gravy

gosplan wrote: »

Very tough game today. Should be good.

Last time we'll play them at Upton Park too which is a shame.

@Arsenal

@Arsenal: The wait is over, here is your team for #WHUvAFC pic.twitter.com/kBsZ39vosO

https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/718751591684317185

Ospina retains his place, which I guess is fair enough, because he's played well. Hard for a keeper to play his way back into the side though.

What I love about this team is the bench is full of players that must be extremely hungry to have an impact.

Drexel

Basil3 wrote: »

@Arsenal: The wait is over, here is your team for #WHUvAFC pic.twitter.com/kBsZ39vosO

https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/718751591684317185

Ospina retains his place, which I guess is fair enough, because he's played well. Hard for a keeper to play his way back into the side though.

What I love about this team is the bench is full of players that must be extremely hungry to have an impact.

Pretty happy with that team. They have been doing well so no need to tinker. Very strong bench too

Bobby Baccala

Basil3 wrote: »

@Arsenal: The wait is over, here is your team for #WHUvAFC pic.twitter.com/kBsZ39vosO

https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/718751591684317185

Ospina retains his place, which I guess is fair enough, because he's played well. Hard for a keeper to play his way back into the side though.

What I love about this team is the bench is full of players that must be extremely hungry to have an impact.

On paper that has to be the best bench in the league.

FixitFelix

Its all about getting 2nd now,with spurs playing utd tomorrow we really need a win.
Will be a very tough game just hope the lads turn up

emmetlego

I think he's mad not starting Cech. Stone mad! Cech is taller (better v Andy Carroll) and a better shot stopper (v the likes of Payet). Lunacy of the highest order starting Ospina.

L'prof

Basil3 wrote: »

Ospina retains his place, which I guess is fair enough, because he's played well. Hard for a keeper to play his way back into the side though.

Fair enough, but I can just see Payet pinging a free kick just over Ospina's stumpy arms and us all wishing Cech was in goals

greendom

L'prof wrote: »

Fair enough, but I can just see Payet pinging a free kick just over Ospina's stumpy arms and us all wishing Cech was in goals

It's a very tough call. Cech hasn't been missed since his injury though.

emmetlego

emmetlego wrote: »

I think he's mad not starting Cech. Stone mad! Cech is taller (better v Andy Carroll) and a better shot stopper (v the likes of Payet). Lunacy of the highest order starting Ospina.

It's not that extreme. Ospina has played well, and I don't think Cech was in the best form before his injury. That said, I'm sure most people would prefer Cech.

Ian Wright just said LANS 3 or 4 times in a row when talking about Iwobi :pac:

tayto lover

Arsenal will win by two clear goals imo. No bother.

Ol' Donie

I'm a huge fan of Cech, but I don't think we should risk him not being match sharp.

Need to win this badly. It's probably our toughest remaining game (cos City are so lazy).

Alfred Borden

Filthy

AdamD

He's miles onside

Alfred Borden

Best player in the world

We've got Özil. Mesut Özil....

AdamD

Iwobi assist again

Drexel

Not watching live but from the bbc text seems we got a bit lucky with offsides. About time we got a bit of luck!

West Ham are best playing on the counter so taking an early lead is great

Basil3

Basil3 wrote: »

We've got Özil. Mesut Özil....

Just give the little beaut our POTS award now. Magic.

WHU can consider themselves unlucky though. Bellerin was asleep and completely out of position for their wrongly ruled out goal

West Ham's plan of overloading the midfield and controlling it isn't really working out.

wandatowell

Iwobi is just so calm

x PyRo

Iwobi is a phenom.

Drexel

Sanchez.

Was it a good goal? We playing well?

At least we are scoring again.

Lahinchians

Iwobi looks like the real deal!

Skylinehead

Drexel wrote: »

Sanchez.

Was it a good goal? We playing well?

At least we are scoring again.

Yes, yes. Doing very well.

Elneny is class, the way he receives the ball, turns in an instant and either makes a smart pass or bursts forward is brilliant.

Bobby Baccala

Cracking first half so far, great performance. Elneny has been quality too.

Game on

Wow. Carroll with a double.

Skylinehead

And we've thrown it away within 5 minutes.

Alfred Borden

We really need to sign a top centre back this summer.

Ardennes1944

I hate this word but....LOL

Bobby Baccala

Typical

x PyRo

That is such an Arsenal thing to do.

Drexel

what the feck just happened???

wandatowell

That is laughable.

Absolutely shocking from Arsenal in the final 5 minutes.

Soups123

Typical Arsenal Typical West Ham

jonneymendoza

Drexel wrote: »

what the feck just happened???

Surprised?

It's expected

FixitFelix

Didn't learn ourour lesson from their disallowed goal,leaving men free at the back post 4-5 times.
Stepping up and not watching people peeling off the back.
Took the foot off at 2-0

emmetlego

The defence for the 2nd goal in particular was just atrocious. I mean, schoolboy stuff. Infuriating!

That second goal got a bit of luck back for West Ham. Initial chest down looked controlled by his arm, then block by Gabriel popped straight up for him, followed by deflection for the goal.

Will be a tasty second half.

Drexel

jonneymendoza wrote: »

Surprised?

It's expected

Yeah im surprised. It does tend to happen Arsenal a bit but to expect it is just plane silly

ironkiwi

emmetlego wrote: »

The defence for the 2nd goal in particular was just atrocious. I mean, schoolboy stuff. Infuriating!

How is the main target man left free time and time again.. He even had time to take down on his chest just outside the 6 yard box?? Concentration levels in the back line are zero most of the time

JustTheOne

We will go on to loose this now I reckon.

Shocking.

Would have taken a draw by HT, just need to win the second half. I see Giroud and Walcott doing some damage when they come on...