nick76 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 minute ago, OutByEaster? said: A half time I'm glad to see. Arsenal edged the first half hour and controlled the last fifteen - albeit while looking a little blunt. We're not taking care of the ball, McGinn is playing well, Traore too, he's working harder off the ball than he was when he arrived, the back four have all been good, Grealish isn't quite into it, but he'll start to wander in the last half hour. Watkins again leading the line brilliantly. If we're going to indulge Barkley with this second striker role where he's not got the burden of having to put in a midfield shift, then he need to pay for that with the things he does on the ball, he's not quite done enough good things to justify himself at the moment. The two yellow cards are a bit of a worry. Yellow the two yellow cards worry me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Barkley links well with Jack and Traore, I did notice him press defensively, I just don't think he does enough of it. Still leaves questions about his overall fitness, but his qualities shine still. The bookings were a joke when you consider what Arsenal have gotten away with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BleedClaretAndBlue Posted February 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2021 Mings going about his days work competently 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I actually think Barkley has been decent so far today. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danishlad Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Indigo said: Love Traore but that finish killed me man, wasn't even going on target anyway by the looks of things and could have given us some nice breathing space. Have defended well, they've had all of the play but especially immediately after scoring we were happy to allow them and weather the storm, not like they've really created anything clear cut. Only thing I'd worry about is the pressure mounting on us, especially with the yellow cards. the first part he did was absolute class, but that finish was awful. just kick it in the goal!! but what about that save from Martinez, wow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 4 3 3 because they're getting in behind our midfield line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, DCJonah said: I'm so sick of reading this shit. Honestly. Your one-man crusade to stamp out any criticism of Dean Smith and in-game changes is just as boring as the posts you continually moan about. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted February 6, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 minute ago, sheepyvillian said: Why don't we all slag Barkley. Anything to fill the void. Yes, and let's do it while we're ahead against a tough opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazmonkey Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Look alright with the ball....keep it simple then lose it Hate the way we sit off and allow them to come in to our half...no press...no presure arsenal will attack the flanks...thats our weakness. Grealish not getting any ball...bring him in to middle give them something to think about. Should be two up Need to play a lot better to keep the lead and null arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Don't feel we are in control here. We can't keep hold of the ball and just inviting pressure. Barkley needs to come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Just now, Johnnyp said: No more shite than your " hey everyone let's be positive, we are winning posts " in the first half. For me the golden rule is more: let's be reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Just now, penguin said: Your one-man crusade to stamp out any criticism of Dean Smith and in-game changes is just as boring as the posts you continually moan about. Agreed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_eristic Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Gotta start winning some of the aerial duels in midfield and the second balls, we're letting it come right back at us too easily. First few minutes we were really pushing them physically, but we've dropped off too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danishlad Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I would be tempted to take Nakamba off. And I would be tempted to put Trez on the left at some point to help against Saka on that side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted February 6, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 6, 2021 Traore is so much more useful than AEG, even if AEG had a great December. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Too many long passes and dinky flicks, keep it simple. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa 59 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I'm too hopeful of keeping a clean sheet today tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDR V2 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 minute ago, maqroll said: I actually think Barkley has been decent so far today. I agree with this, he has moments but he also fecks about too much sometimes. Not a bad performance really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I think Nakamba is sweeping up well and has been vital to the back 5/6 defending so well. Need a bit more quality going forward, Traore tried too much and should have scored but overall another good performance from him too with his workrate. Give them 10/15 minutes and maybe take Barkley off for Sanson or even Trezeguet and let Jack roam centrally. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hippo Posted February 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2021 Ref is worrying me. Arsenal players seem to have his ear. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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