Chr1s Lawson Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Great pass and finish from Ozil/Walcott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.O.V.I Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 That Ozil pass shows what could be if he has a consistent striker with pace in the team to play off of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Walcott's movement when we get the ball wide is abysmal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawee Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The goal was pretty much the best of 3 players, Coq, Ozil, and Walcott. Walcott misplayed chances that Giroud probably could have done better, and scored a goal Giroud probably couldn't have scored. It's all about balancing trade-offs. Ramsey still looked a bit weird for me out there. He's done well for a non-winger, but I just can't help but want a proper winger out there. Ox must still be far off from being good enough to start consistently. Defense, comfortable. Gabriel has been a very good addition. Such an assurance to have him when Per/Kos can't play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.O.V.I Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Giroud now misses a sitter, i wonder if we have a finishing coach at this club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawee Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Easily our best performance so far this season. We completely dominated the game, and looked dangerous throughout. Some of our plays were very encouraging. Very impressed with how confidently we dealt with them, defensively, as well. We saw, more or less, the best and worst of our two strikers. We're the most statistically creative team in the EPL so far, but we're probably also the most wasteful. Somehow, I feel like that is a good sign. I feel like our finishing will get better, once people get into good form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 It is a good sign as we quite simply can't keep missing chances like we have. All the players missing are doing so in an amount not consistent with their careers so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawee Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 If Kos/Gab keep up this form, Per shouldn't get back into the XI once he returns to fitness, unless one of Kos/Gab needs a rest. It is a good sign as we quite simply can't keep missing chances like we have. All the players missing are doing so in an amount not consistent with their careers so far I think for Giroud it's pretty consistent. He's always been capable of missing a number of chances, but he'll also put a number of them in. 2-3 goals in five games is roughly what we would expect from a 15-20 league goals strikers. I don't know about Ozil since he doesn't get into many scoring positions anyway, and therefore, not a big time scorer. The likes of Ramsey, Sanchez, and Walcott should be putting up better numbers soon though, if they get the chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 It isn't about number of goals per game it is more to do with the chances that are provided to them. Giroud has had quite a few good chances and has blown them more so than he did before even if he did miss some in the past Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Walcott has never been a consistent goalscorer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Wenger's going to look like a tit for mocking the Martial deal isn't he. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 in b4 WHY WE NO SIGN MARTIAL FFS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawee Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Walcott has never been a consistent goalscorer. He did have one season where he was actually relatively fit, and scored like 20 goals. That's quite consistent for a winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llama3 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I thought our performance was a massive improvement today. The passing was much quicker in the final third, and the off the ball movement much more varied and not at all static. I suppose that's the way we play when Walcott is up front - we can't use him as a pivot like we do Giroud, so requires more movement from all parties. Finishing in places was a shame, but the 2 players will hopefully both go away confident after each scoring. It's a good thing they both did. We're in a much better place for Zagreb in midweek and Chelsea at the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayub95 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Walcott rarely moves anyway when he plays CF. He's rubbish there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Wenger's going to look like a tit for mocking the Martial deal isn't he. Thing is Wenger didn't mock it and even if he did it's a bit nuts to be wondering whether he is going to be made to look like a tit for doing so after that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Really quite annoyed that Walcott scored yesterday . Means we will have to suffer with Theo up front for longer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawee Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Really quite annoyed that Walcott scored yesterday . Means we will have to suffer with Theo up front for longer. I'm sure you wouldn't mind it being a weekly annoyance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Walcott won't score on a consistent basis and his general all round performance isn't good enough to make up for that. Oh and Coquelin's role in our first goal really shouldn't be praised. He had to make that tackle because his positioning was so bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawee Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Walcott won't score on a consistent basis and his general all round performance isn't good enough to make up for that.Oh and Coquelin's role in our first goal really shouldn't be praised. He had to make that tackle because his positioning was so bad. I think everyone realize how one dimensional Walcott can be. And to not praise Coq, would be like saying, "you shouldn't praise this striker for his goal, because he failed to get into a better position, and had to resort to a difficult finish." Everyone makes mistakes, but Coq was good enough to recover and did his job of winning back the ball, and it led to a goal. Even Maldini will disappoint you if you're looking for perfect positioning all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llama3 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I think everyone realize how one dimensional Walcott can be.And to not praise Coq, would be like saying, "you shouldn't praise this striker for his goal, because he failed to get into a better position, and had to resort to a difficult finish." Everyone makes mistakes, but Coq was good enough to recover and did his job of winning back the ball, and it led to a goal. Even Maldini will disappoint you if you're looking for perfect positioning all the time. He'll never change his mind once it's made up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yeah I'm well known for not changing my mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawee Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Just heard a stat that Gab has started 11 games so far for us, and in that 11 games, we won 10 and drew 1, while conceding only 4 goals. Another Ospina statistical presentation lol. In all seriousness though, I quite like the Kos/Gab combo. Wasn't sure it could work, but it's been looking pretty good. I think Gab should keep his place even once Per comes back. It's good to have 3 good CBS to call up. In other news, Vermaelen picked up another injury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llama3 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Gabriel has looked impressive so far. I love a defender with his aggression. He doesn't seem reckless either. Just proactive and aggressive. His pace is good. When he plays we must have 1 of the quickest backlines in the league - excellent for playing a high line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 He doesn't attack crosses really. He also doesn't have enough varied movement to make up for lack of physicality in the box. For instance Aguero is always moving and will drop off for pull backs etc. Walcott is just simplistic in his approach Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 He doesn't attack crosses really. He also doesn't have enough varied movement to make up for lack of physicality in the box. For instance Aguero is always moving and will drop off for pull backs etc. Walcott is just simplistic in his approach This is the problem. His touch is fine, it's his lack of movement that's the real issue. He moves like a wide forward - which is what he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 To make up for his lack of size and hold up he has to move very well. Currently he is limited to running in behind out to in. He needs to add a lot to it which he can but really I don't see it happening nearly fast enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Spiral Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Really quite annoyed that Walcott scored yesterday . Means we will have to suffer with Theo up front for longer. Walcott has scored 11 goals in the last 11 games he has started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayub95 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Walcott has scored 11 goals in the last 11 games he has started. Another case where stats touch the surface but never goes past it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Walcott has scored 11 goals in the last 11 games he has started. He has also been terrible for quite a few of those matches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 He has also been terrible for quite a few of those matches And 3 of those came against a dreadful WBA side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I can't see it happening but going to Stamford Bridge on Saturday and winning 2/3-0 with Mourinho getting the sack or walking would be like winning a trophy imo at least in terms of how satisfying it would be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmi88 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hus little pop at us at the end of his interview was funny, would make a win even sweeter. Lets focus on our CL game first Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I can't see it happening but going to Stamford Bridge on Saturday and winning 2/3-0 with Mourinho getting the sack or walking would be like winning a trophy imo at least in terms of how satisfying it would be. For the first time I am actually expecting us to lose when we play you. We are just too poor ATM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr1s Lawson Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 For the first time I am actually expecting us to lose when we play you. We are just too poor ATM. That's the feeling we have most times we play you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 For the first time I am actually expecting us to lose when we play you. We are just too poor ATM. Nah just look at the Man U game at the Emirates we will probably batter you and lose doing something stupid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 It looks like Wilshere needs surgery. Could be out for a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawee Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 It looks like Wilshere needs surgery. Could be out for a long time. Damn. What else is new. Diaby won't be there to hang out with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Nah just look at the Man U game at the Emirates we will probably batter you and lose doing something stupid It's a huge embarrassment that we never beat United in the league during the last two seasons really. That's why I'm confident Chelsea will win or it will be a boring draw. I WOULD LOVE IT IF WE BEAT THEM though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 James Olley @JamesOlley Jack Wilshere is set to undergo surgery on his left fibula in the next few days. Big blow for him and #afc. Story shortly on @standardsport Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Another 3 months out for Wilshere. Diaby is gone but his curse lives on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Parker Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Starting to wonder if Wilshere suffers from some sort of bone deficiency, or he's made from chalk or something. The lad has no luck with ankle/leg injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 did I miss the announcement that Henry was a U19 coach now? seen him in pictures for their training sessions with an official tracksuit like the coaches have. doesn't look like he's just popped in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 ajw will like this - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/9991644/theo-walcott-is-wasteful-in-front-of-goal-for-arsenal-stats-show Walcott, Giroud & Sanchez topping the Prem's CCC missed list & Santi & Ozil topping the chances created list - the Arsenal way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawee Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 did I miss the announcement that Henry was a U19 coach now? seen him in pictures for their training sessions with an official tracksuit like the coaches have. doesn't look like he's just popped in. http://news.arseblog.com/2015/09/jonker-confirms-henrys-under-18-role/ ajw will like this - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/9991644/theo-walcott-is-wasteful-in-front-of-goal-for-arsenal-stats-showWalcott, Giroud & Sanchez topping the Prem's CCC missed list & Santi & Ozil topping the chances created list - the Arsenal way A much much better problem to have than not being able to create chances. We know Giroud, Sanchez, Walcott, and even Ramsey can be more clinical. The question is, are Ozil and Cazorla being more creative than their usual self? If topping the chance creation chart is the norm for these two, then I expect the conversion rate to improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llama3 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Dinamo will be confident opponents tonight, but think we'll have enough in the tank to win it. Be good to see some rotation though. Debuchy, Gibbs, Arteta, Chamberlain should all play. Expect Gabriel and Koscielny's good partnership to continue too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llama3 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ospina; Debuchy, Gabriel, Koscielny, Gibbs; Arteta, Cazorla; Chamberlain, Ozil, Alexis, Giroud Subs: Walcott, Monreal, Flamini, Chambers, Campbell, Cech, Coquelin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayub95 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Bobbly pitch is likely and Wenger decides to play a keeper who parries everything ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 bold move from Wenger to rest Cech and Coquelin. not sure how smart a move it will turn out though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr1s Lawson Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Think he's going for complete control with Arteta and Cazorla. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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