I dislike the phrase 'in game management'. Neither team can 'manage' a game of football. Football is inherently unpredictable, which is why it's the most popular sport in the world. This idea of managing games has crept into punditry along with the idea that certain teams 'should' win things. It's all nonsense - thankfully, otherwise football would be no fun at all.
Who should I be more annoyed with Gary mate?@Gb160 you should be more annoyed. Sums it up
Not a bad result in the scheme of things, but mentality wise it's worrying we couldn't take advantage of a 10 man arsenal.
We were all over them and then Lamela went of and the game changed. Don't think mason was the answer at that stage and should have been son or chadders.
I understand the idea, but it signals we are happy to see it out which is always a dangerous game.
Aside from that the game was highly engaging and we are the youngest team in the league so plenty to learn.
the most annoying thing today other than arsenal playing better than us with 10 men is that they will gain confidence from the performance and result which will probably spur them on for the rest of the season.
they showed real character today after being slagged off by their own fans
Likewise. Had a real opportunity to put the Gooners under even more pressure by beating them, we had momentum in the game. When we scored the equaliser I was shouting for us to keep our feet on their throats. Scored a fabulous goal soon after and then seemed to take our feet off their throats and gave them some belief.Still gutted
the most annoying thing today other than arsenal playing better than us with 10 men is that they will gain confidence from the performance and result which will probably spur them on for the rest of the season.
they showed real character today after being slagged off by their own fans
Alas. Another depressive.
Have a cup of tea.
I'll put the kettle on.
Open the biscuits will you?
Great timing
I almost ended up on the pitch for our second goal.
Looking forward to motd just for this reason...
The problem with Chadli is his lack of defensive work, which when we were 2-1 up was the issue. Lamela was on a yellow for a long time and it made sense for him to come off. I liked Pochettino's press performances, very bullish.Poch messed up today IMO.
Lamela off and Son instead of Chadders?!
At the risk of sounding knee jerk, I think Son needs a fair bit of 1 on 1 coaching and gym time.