Yeah, I've been in that camp if I'm honest. Mostly his defending not being as good as others in the squad and his injury record for us. But what he brings in experience and skill in other areas I'm sure most teams in the PL would die for.

I still want him in the team, I still think he's invaluable and still has a part to play.

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I think he's our best leftback overall, just that defence can be concerning when coming up against like, Salah type just best in the world wingers lol. He's good, just not amazing at defending, but everything else easily makes up for it, other than injury proneness but that's just part and parcel of being an Arsenal fullback not named White.

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[–] hangonasecond@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Yeah. I think starting Kiwi for the defensive stability was good, but it obviously didn't pan out and it seems the midfield presence is going to be much more important at the moment.

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago

Harry sure is used to getting away with fucking murder, isn't he

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Ok now that i'm watching the highlights at half time, what the fuck was our ENTIRE DEFENCE doing on that play with Gnabry?? nearly every single one fucked up??

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I think because it began with Gabriel, there was no one to take charge - Kiwior was pre-flustered and everything fell apart from there

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[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

What is Kane even doing? He's just kind of running at people but never really challenging for the ball.

[–] nuggsy@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (3 children)

And running into people xD

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[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago

also very stupid penalty to give up from Saliba.

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Cards for tackling Saka? Is this christmas?

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[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 5 points 7 months ago

I fucking love you Trossard!

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Oh my god I thought that was gonna get headed in. Woulda been offside but whew

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

Starting strong, let's push on.

[–] nuggsy@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I thought that was swinging in... lol

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Imagine

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

We woulda been pissed about the offside

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Yknow wha'ts the most annoying part of this? we've dominated the stats. Idk about how the actual game has been but we've dominated basically every stat besides xG and that's cuz we gave up a pen lmfao

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[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Kane, can't fucking score for England or to win anything but can score to fuck over us. Honestly one of the most frustrating players despite at the same time also being definitely an amazing striker.

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (6 children)

Eh, he's cursed to never win a trophy so I think it's a fair trade

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[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

That should be another card, Christ he chopped him like a tree

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

Even though we're behind, Jorginho and Gabi doing their little warmup jig makes me laugh

[–] nuggsy@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I love me some Trossard. I feel like he's the best impact player for us when coming in off the bench

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[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Something I've noticed a few times - when we put a cross into the box, multiple people will go for it, which gives the defender an easy place to put the ball since soe much space is vacated. I'd rather see Jesus and Havertz take turns challenging in the air and the other watch for the second ball.

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[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

the fuck are TNT doing showing goals from the other game idc about that lol

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

In fairness, it was a bit of a lull in the action. Annoyed that City are already up, though

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[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

Time for Arteta to set the efogging standards

[–] nuggsy@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

I feel a late goal coming, cmon!

[–] nuggsy@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm liking most of the refereeing. Maybe a little card happy which could balloon as the half goes on

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