Arsenal Vs Tottenham: Match Thread

coys63 · Nov 8, 2015

We all feel like it's 2 points dropped and not for the first time this season. We could easily have won all 6 games we have drawn and definitely should have at least won 3 of them and been sitting top. However, in years gone past we may have lost a few of them. We are definitely on the up and Poch is doing a great job.

Ashen · Nov 8, 2015

Feel Son was a little bit responsible for their goal, He was probably not quite up to game speed and left Ozil to loft the ball in.

thinktank · Nov 8, 2015

chrissivad said:
think its harsh to blame Walker, he was trying to cover 2 players. Someone else should be back there helping out

Fair point; eriksen was jogging back but also knackered tbf. But kyle could still have positioned himself better as well.

But, again, I keep saying it, we do need to support the FBs properly in this system and eriksen and lamela are better options centrally imo. If lamela does have to play either side, I would prefer him on the left where he can tackle more naturally. I would definitely prefer Eriksen not to play either side though imo.

Mullers · Nov 8, 2015

dagraham said:
It's hard to go a whole goal without giving away chances. We need to work more on putting teams away when we are on top imo.

We need to do that and keep a clean sheet, people go on about how good our defence is, it's improved but we are still conceding vital goals.
What happened today was so, so spursy. It's so bloody annoying...grrrrrr

Teddy Klinsmann · Nov 8, 2015

@SkySportsStatto: Man of the match Dele Alli:
56 touches
11.25km covered (in 82 mins)
71 sprints (8 more than any player)
27 passes

TheVoiceofReason · Nov 8, 2015

Damian99 said:
And when he learns to tackle he will stay on longer, he put Poch under pressure.

Bullshit, he played like it was a North London Derby and got stuck in, winning possession, and generally was a huge performer today BECAUSE of that high intensity aggression.

only1waddle · Nov 8, 2015

yankspurs said:
Walker wasnt paying attention and was in poor position. Completely bottled it.

That's some real 1st class nonsense yanky, Walkers keeping an eye on Girouds run too, he can't cover both players.

0-Tibsy-0 · Nov 8, 2015

Damian99 said:
And when he learns to tackle he will stay on longer, he put Poch under pressure.

After his yellow he had only made one foul.Every other tackle was aggressive but well timed.

He's never been sent off for us - yet every game i'm told he's a red waiting to happen- I'm happy to give him the credit that Lamela knows what he's doing.

On the other hand, no blame attached to Poch- he made a call that many would have.

markiespurs · Nov 8, 2015

Teddy Klinsmann said:
@SkySportsStatto: Man of the match Dele Alli:
56 touches
11.25km covered (in 82 mins)
71 sprints (8 more than any player)
27 passes

Fantastic stats considering this was his third game in 6 days.

chrissivad · Nov 8, 2015

thinktank said:
Fair point; eriksen was jogging back but also knackered tbf. But kyle could still have positioned himself better as well.

But, again, I keep saying it, we do need to support the FBs properly in this system and eriksen and lamela are better options centrally imo. If lamela does have to play either side, I would prefer him on the left where he can tackle more naturally. I would definitely prefer Eriksen not to play either side though imo.

How could he position him self better?

Gets close to Gibbs and he leaves Giroud free close to the center of the box as he is making a run in. Go close to Giroud and Gibbs is free at the back.

IMO he has to go with the run of Giroud

0-Tibsy-0 · Nov 8, 2015

@chrissivad ,what does the 'watch it' rating mean? That i may be talking too much sense for the site to handle?

Matrix · Nov 8, 2015

thinktank said:
Not sure about top four, really. If we'd have executed in the final third today and been clinical - i,e, won - I would have agreed. But we still have a lot of work to do in this regard and I'm not sure we'll sort it out in time to get into the top 4 this season.

If we can keep Son fit we will increase our chances though.

The main thing is we are steadily moving in the right direction, always moving forward. That's key.

I normally agree with you with most things you say but I cannot see Chelsea finishing above us now, Liverpool are probably the threats. We will finish above Leicester surely? I can't think of any other teams who have the extra something to finish 4th?
We are in with a very good shout. Primarily due to Liverpool and Chelsea being quite poor.

Shadydan · Nov 8, 2015

Philosophical now, very proud of the team, thought we were excellent for the majority of the match and we can take heart from the performance and the result.

The fact that Ali was MOTM is saying a lot because he was poor last match and we have different players who can step up rather than relying on one player as in previous seasons.

Loving this Spurs side TBH.

chrissivad · Nov 8, 2015

0-Tibsy-0 said:
@chrissivad ,what does the 'watch it' rating mean? That i may be talking too much sense for the site to handle?

No, just calm down on the insults to others. Not needed at all

dirtyh · Nov 8, 2015

got to be happy with that. retrospectively we've every right to be disappointed, especially with how shit the equaliser was but we monstered them for long periods and I think we all would have taken a point beforehand.

the run goes on and we really are coming together. well done lads and well done poch, good signs.

oh, and fuck off Liverpool hahahaha.

fletch82 · Nov 8, 2015

I'm not gonna lie this morning a point seemed ok
Now it feels a bit shit to be honest
We were better in all departments
2 shit clearances and a goal somehow scored with your bottom lip ? they never looked in it at all really ,the filthy shits fluked a draw today
They deserved nothing but the devil's children got gifted a point.

littlemandefoe · Nov 8, 2015

Feel proud of a lot of that performance but feel gutted we let it slip! They were there for the taking. Thought everyone put in a good shift, Alli or Walker for me with MOM and Lamela who I bloody cannot stand has really shown up the past few which I am very happy to see. May long it continue.

Shadydan · Nov 8, 2015

yankspurs said:
Walker wasnt paying attention and was in poor position. Completely bottled it.

Do you understand football?

thinktank · Nov 8, 2015

chrissivad said:
How could he position him self better?

Gets close to Gibbs and he leaves Giroud free close to the center of the box as he is making a run in. Go close to Giroud and Gibbs is free at the back.

IMO he has to go with the run of Giroud

Not sure I agree with that...will have to watch it again in case I missed something.

TheSpillage · Nov 8, 2015

I'm gutted we didn't take all 3 points but really proud of them today. Poch really starting to look like he's the real deal.

TEESSIDE1 · Nov 8, 2015

chrissivad said:
think its harsh to blame Walker, he was trying to cover 2 players. Someone else should be back there helping out

For once there was little Walker could do about the goal. I think it was Eriksen who was outside of the box in the build up to the goal and he just stood there... he should have made an attempt to help Walker out. I also thought Lloris may be should have saved the shot but we can't be to critical of him as he made some very good and crucial saves.

It's a game where injuries and a slightly lightweight squad cost us. A fit N'Jie would have been a great outlet late on when Arsenal were committing men forward. Even Fazio could have come in handy when Arsenal were pumping balls into the box. It's not his fault but Son isn't match fit and he offered nothing when he came on. A poor substitution.

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