Arsenal

[dontcallme]

Having watched all three of the "favourites" yesterday, I honestly don't think there is a standout team in the league this season. It's encouraging for us because it makes you think anything could be possible, but in reality I have got more concerns this season that Arsenal could win the title than I did this time last year. There doesn't seem like the same inevitability with City as there was last season.

Really difficult to call at the moment.

De Bruyne being out seems to be having a huge effect on City.

 

[philll]

I just don't see it with Arsenal so far this season. It feels like I'm watching a different side to all these pundits who are gushing over them.

 

[Mr Pink]

I just don't see it with Arsenal so far this season. It feels like I'm watching a different side to all these pundits who are gushing over them.

Me as well.

Theyre solid enough and have good imdividual goal threats but im not convinced with their overall attacking play, something definitely lacking.

Liverpool can be leaky at the back but their attacking play is far superior to Arsenals.

The table will reflect that soon enough.

 

[he is you know!]

Another example of headlines masking reality......no Sanchez error, no come back.

How Arteta's changes turned tide against Chelsea

Alex Keble analyses a rollercoaster contest at Stamford Bridge as Arsenal fought from 2-0 down to earn a point

www.premierleague.com

 

[dvdhopeful]

'Levels' just makes me think 'Teenager', grow up.

 

[Scot-Spur]

Another example of headlines masking reality......no Sanchez error, no come back.

How Arteta's changes turned tide against Chelsea

Alex Keble analyses a rollercoaster contest at Stamford Bridge as Arsenal fought from 2-0 down to earn a point

www.premierleague.com

Agree, even the newest Arsenal fan Gary Neville, was saying they were creating nothing until the mistake.

 

[BehindEnemyLines]

Did I hear they've had 5 penalties so far this season? wow!

 

[UncleBuck]

All really quiet on the Reya front which is really surprising, thought he was awful again yesterday and for all the flak Sanchez is getting just as much needs to be thrown Raya’s way!

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

All really quiet on the Reya front which is really surprising, thought he was awful again yesterday and for all the flak Sanchez is getting just as much needs to be thrown Raya’s way!

Neville was holding back on commentary to be fair.

 

[Tucker]

All really quiet on the Reya front which is really surprising, thought he was awful again yesterday and for all the flak Sanchez is getting just as much needs to be thrown Raya’s way!

He could have gifted Chelsea two or three goals. It was only their profligacy that saved Arsenal from an absolute hammering. He was really bad yesterday.

 

[dontcallme]

All really quiet on the Reya front which is really surprising, thought he was awful again yesterday and for all the flak Sanchez is getting just as much needs to be thrown Raya’s way!

If Raya had let in the equalising goal, he’d probably be getting more flak.

Instead the attention is on the comeback and the incidents involved.

Arsenal have to be concerned over their goalkeeping. Ramsdale did a good job last season. They’ve tried upgrading but at this stage it doesn’t look like they have.

 

[ernie78]

They looked very poor yesterday and Chelsea were cutting through them at will.
If chelsea had taken their opportunities at 2-0 (twice taking it round the keeper and failing to score Edt* one time he failed to take it round the keeper) there’s no way anyone would be gushing about arsenal.
At 2-2 though I was worried as there only looked one winner, chelsea looked ropey after letting them back in it.

 

[Frozen_Waffles]

De Bruyne being out seems to be having a huge effect on City.

I watched the first half yesterday and there was only one team in that game, Foden and Doku were outstanding.

The only time I feel City are vulnerable is when Rodri is out. They'll walk the league again this year.

Arsenal however are no great shakes, they will drop as the season goes on, Chelsea should have won yesterday and Chelsea aren't that good.

 

[djhotspur]

I watched the first half yesterday and there was only one team in that game, Foden and Doku were outstanding.

The only time I feel City are vulnerable is when Rodri is out. They'll walk the league again this year.

Arsenal however are no great shakes, they will drop as the season goes on, Chelsea should have won yesterday and Chelsea aren't that good.

Second half though Brighton had a lot of chances and were unlucky to lose.

 

[thelak]

Second half though Brighton had a lot of chances and were unlucky to lose.

Lol exactly
Got to watch the full game!

 

[spanishspur]

I see arteta was booked after the final whistle.
I know this season it is 3 yellow cards for managers to get a touch line ban.
Anyone know where we can find managers yellow cards for the season?
I know Ange is zero cards of course

 

[nailsy]

De Bruyne being out seems to be having a huge effect on City.

And Rodney.

 

[chas vs dave]

And Rodney.

Dell boy hasn't been the same since his absence...

 

[rossdapep]

The worry is they are picking points despite playing average.

We should have beaten them.
Chelsea should have yesterday.
City should have been a draw.

Yet they gained 4 points from those situations.

Having said that, they were trying to knock our start to the season about 'not playing anyone' net their first bit away visit and they were poor and 2 down.

They wont find themselves so lucky at Anfield, Etihad, Villa Park, St James, and dare I say it, Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

They will have to be a lot better than that.

Funny though how Arsenal get a lucky draw against Chelsea and they get praised endlessly.

Yet we beat Liverpool, which I think is much harder, and the only thing people talked about was VAR and how lucky we were.

 

[easley91]

Eugh. I always knew Poch was a wrong'un.

Pochettino 'took me under his wing' - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he will always be grateful for the support he had from Chelsea counterpart Mauricio Pochettino in the early days of his playing career.

www.bbc.com

Because he knew Artea before he went to Arsenal? Because he was sacked before Arteta became Arsenal manager? Because they knew each other from when Poch played for PSG?Okay then.