Arsenal Vs Tottenham: Match Thread

[double0]

Kanes header, Eriksens direct kick to the keeper off the volley, Eriksen's cross that hit the post, the penalty. What other chances did we have? A couple sailed shots from outside the box. Some crosses from our FBs. Yes, we need to be more clinical, but we only had one or two clear opps.

Arsenal should have won too if we go by the same logic. The difference being the way they go about getting to the goal. They don't have a Kane (30 goal scorer), but they have a side that for years, can bang in goals as a team. They still looked lively in the middle of the park and played a pleasing style of ball. Thanks to our immense defense, we were able to make it out alive.

The way Arsenal go about getting a goal? an own goal that was clearly offside. Walcott hit the bar that was it they also crossed a few into our box.

Kane had another chance at the far post a delightful ball from Rose....I thought Janssen also had a chance too.

Fair enough we saw different game. I personally don't feel we've been negative, our stats are good we've just not been clinical.

 

[Bobbins]

Nothing new here but always worth mentioning - their fans are the worst in the whole Football League.

Absolutely no noise except howls of derision every time a decision went against them, no songs, and barely even a peep of the division's worst chant "Arsenal" (how very original).

All I could hear in terms of fans were our lot. 57,000 of those absolute melt ****s and you couldn't hear a thing at home against their biggest rivals. Wankers.

 

[spurs mental]

This unbeaten record is not worth a lot when the four highest scoring teams are the four top teams, Liverpool having scored twice as many as us.

They've also conceded more than double what we have. And so far have shown they can be beaten. We have yet to show a chink in our armour when it comes to being beaten.

They are in good form right now, we are not. We are only 5 points off them having played rubbish the last month and they have played what is probably their peak football. We've played more games than them too so far(2/3?), not many but they all add up. They play weekend to weekend, we don't. No reason why they shouldn't be where they are. Wait until they get an injury to Coutinho or Firmino or Mane goes off the ACN and see how they fair with Sturridge instead of one of them.

There is 11 games gone in the league, 11. That means there is 27 games to go. 81 points. We reeled Woolwich in from 10 points around this time last season. Confident we can reel Liverpool who are in a purple patch and only 5 ahead once we get back to winning ways, which should be v West Ham in two Weeks time.

 

[Cravenspurs]

The way Arsenal go about getting a goal? an own goal that was clearly offside. Walcott hit the bar that was it they also crossed a few into our box.

Kane had another chance at the far post a delightful ball from Rose....I thought Janssen also had a chance too.

Fair enough we saw different game. I personally don't feel we've been negative, our stats are good we've just not been clinical.

Cool, thanks for the words.

Yes, the way they play. They are direct. They utilize the middle of the pitch as well as the flanks. Currently the majority of our attacks come through Rose or Walker. They have Ozil, Alex, Santi, Xhaka, Sanchez, Walcott, Ramsey and more that all can play intricate 1-2s that split the lines and open up the defense. They caught us open numerous times by just finding a couple passes in the middle of the pitch. They could have been more clinical too.

Either way, our problem right now isn't heath or defense, it personnel. Find a central pairing that can get the ball flowing and off the feet of our CBs/FBs. They should not be the focal points of our offensive attack.

 

[@Bobby__Lucky]

This unbeaten record is not worth a lot when the four highest scoring teams are the four top teams, Liverpool having scored twice as many as us.

At the same token we have conceded half as many goals. It's just as likely the highest scoring team wins the prem as it is the team than concedes the fewest.

 

[heelspurs]

No. You had a go at someone for making a generalisation about American fans based on Yankspurs' comments, then in the same post make a sweeping generalisation about how 'only... an English' person could do that. Sheer hypocrisy.

But nice try deflecting it.

You say this as if that post was the only 'americans know nothing about soccer-ball, stick to handegg' post that has ever been posted on this forum. Amazing how convenient it is to skip this info because it goes against your narrative. Also, look up the definition of 'deflecting' as I do not believe it means what you think it means. I was dismissive (and judging by your response, justifiably) of your point and your inclination to see things another way. But again, thanks for giving me even more supportive evidence for my initial assessment.

 

[riggi]

Oye, what's all that being interviewed with their players all about??? Fucking joke.

nld has got really tame.

 

[Bobbins]

Oye, what's all that being interviewed with their players all about??? Fucking joke.

nld has got really tame.

I thought that as soon as I saw it - was hoping for Kane to finish the interview by back-handing that little drawn-on-beard smirking prick through the advertising wall.

 

[Cravenspurs]

Just watched the Liverpool game. They are definitely on form and lucky to not be playing in Europe.

I actually see quite a few similarities between us and them, but the biggest difference is their midfield pairing.

Can and Henderson are strong enough to break up play, but are superior ball movers to Dembele and Wanyama.

We play, when healthy, a similar "win the ball back up the pitch" style of play. The difference? When they win the are immediately up the pitch. Henderson today could of had 3 or 4 assists if Sturridge could finish. Can can also distribute.

When Wanyama or Dembele win it, we are more than likely to go sideways, backwards, or hold it and we let the opposition get settled defensively. Pick the pace up and the goals will be come.

Edit: same goes for Chelsea. Matic and Kante are both playing the ball up the pitch and starting attacks verse playing it safe. The teams banging in goals are moving the ball and getting it to their goal scorers in space.

 

[SoulDog]

Just watched the Liverpool game. They are definitely on form and lucky to not be playing in Europe.

I actually see quite a few similarities between us and them, but the biggest difference is their midfield pairing.

Can and Henderson are strong enough to break up play, but are superior ball movers to Dembele and Wanyama.

We play, when healthy, a similar "win the ball back up the pitch" style of play. The difference? When they win the are immediately up the pitch. Henderson today could of had 3 or 4 assists if Sturridge could finish. Can can also distribute.

When Wanyama or Dembele win it, we are more than likely to go sideways, backwards, or hold it and we let the opposition get settled defensively. Pick the pace up and the goals will be come.

I watched the liverpool game today also and I have to admit they was very very good today wernt they.

 

[Sweetsman]

Kanes header, Eriksens direct kick to the keeper off the volley, Eriksen's cross that hit the post, the penalty. What other chances did we have? A couple sailed shots from outside the box. Some crosses from our FBs. Yes, we need to be more clinical, but we only had one or two clear opps.

Arsenal should have won too if we go by the same logic. The difference being the way they go about getting to the goal. They don't have a Kane (30 goal scorer), but they have a side that for years, can bang in goals as a team. They still looked lively in the middle of the park and played a pleasing style of ball. Thanks to our immense defense, we were able to make it out alive.

Blimey, even Wenger said it was a fair result!

 

[richard_gleeson]

Any idea how I can watch the match? Or watch extended highlights??

 

[Japhet]

Blimey, even Wenger said it was a fair result!

He probably didn't see most of it.

 

[Cravenspurs]

Blimey, even Wenger said it was a fair result!

Holy fuck. I am not saying we didnt deserve it. I think we did, but I also think the problems are still present. By no stretch have I said we don't deserve to be where we are.

We are the best defensive team out there and defense does win championships. But offensively we are still in shambles. That is all I am addressing.

 

[SoulDog]

Blimey, even Wenger said it was a fair result!

did he? can you send me the link, i only read he said they were nevrous and we didnt deserve the pen ( i also actually thought the pen was a bit soft)

 

[Sweetsman]

did he? can you send me the link, i only read he said they were nevrous and we didnt deserve the pen ( i also actually thought the pen was a bit soft)

It was on Talksport, interviewed by Sam Matterface. There's also his interview on BBC. I don't think we're allowed to post copyrighted links.

 

[Sweetsman]

I watched the liverpool game today also and I have to admit they was very very good today wernt they.

They are playing very well, but they leave the back door open. The Goons scored three past them

 

[Sweetsman]

Just watched the Liverpool game. They are definitely on form and lucky to not be playing in Europe.

I actually see quite a few similarities between us and them, but the biggest difference is their midfield pairing.

Can and Henderson are strong enough to break up play, but are superior ball movers to Dembele and Wanyama.

We play, when healthy, a similar "win the ball back up the pitch" style of play. The difference? When they win the are immediately up the pitch. Henderson today could of had 3 or 4 assists if Sturridge could finish. Can can also distribute.

When Wanyama or Dembele win it, we are more than likely to go sideways, backwards, or hold it and we let the opposition get settled defensively. Pick the pace up and the goals will be come.

Edit: same goes for Chelsea. Matic and Kante are both playing the ball up the pitch and starting attacks verse playing it safe. The teams banging in goals are moving the ball and getting it to their goal scorers in space.

Agree, but due to his absences Demebele is still trying to feel his way back to form and how to play with new team members.

 

[riggi]

I thought that as soon as I saw it - was hoping for Kane to finish the interview by back-handing that little drawn-on-beard smirking prick through the advertising wall.

I think we need some time apart to get the rivalry back again. Not even a police line between fans! It's all gone abit Meh.

 

[homer hotspur]

Chelsea and Liverpool will be missing Moses and Mané, respectively, during the ACN.

Not sure that will be significant enough, but every little helps