VILLA SATURDAY!

As we're unlikely to see terraces again at football, this is the virtual equivalent where you can chat to your hearts content about all football matters and, obviously, Arsenal in particular. This forum encourages all Gooners to visit and contribute so please keep it respectful, clean and topical.
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ToPocHi
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Post by ToPocHi »

A good win, but a hard fought one at that.

We should've killed the game off at 2 up, but we seem to have tendencies to concede after a fine display in the first half.

Another thing that baffles me is, I find Song pushing forward for the most part of the game without valid reasoning. He is clearly suited for a more defensive role, yet because of this tendency, we find ourselves more susceptible to counter-attacks by just about any team.

Also, our set-piece defending needs more polish.

Last but not least, am very happy with today's result, albeit having to ride a roller-coaster for this win.

Arshavin looking like how he played when he initially joined the Arsenal and I certainly do hope he keeps at it. Just a little tongue-in-cheek, don't suppose it's the seasonal change that resulted in that surge in his performance? i.e. Winter climate since he's played a lot of "wintery" football?
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Post by LDB »

Dont you just love the "defensive steel" of fat shams team :roll:
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Chippy
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Post by Chippy »

Jack just tweeted
Buzzing! Great result! Just what we needed!
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BournemouthRED
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Post by BournemouthRED »

Chippy wrote:Jack just tweeted
Buzzing! Great result! Just what we needed!
He enjoyed that goal, i didnt even cringe when he kissed the badge! :barscarf:
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Eboue-Why?
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Post by Eboue-Why? »

Just a small point........WHAT THE FUCK WAS CLICHY DOING ON THEIR FIRST GOAL?!?! Every game he does something which makes you question how many brain cells he's got. Why would you move away from the ball rather than rush and close the shot down? For all his good qualities, his decision making his crap.
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Eboue-Why?
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Post by Eboue-Why? »

PS. Loved it when that fan jumps on the pile after Jack's goal. He'll probably get banned for life now but what a way to go eh?
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Post by mcdowell42 »

Eboue-Why? wrote:Just a small point........WHAT THE FUCK WAS CLICHY DOING ON THEIR FIRST GOAL?!?! Every game he does something which makes you question how many brain cells he's got. Why would you move away from the ball rather than rush and close the shot down? For all his good qualities, his decision making his crap.
I think ashley young was on the outside of him and presume he thought clarke was going to pass to him
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Arsenal 1991
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Post by Arsenal 1991 »

mcdowell42 wrote:
Eboue-Why? wrote:Just a small point........WHAT THE FUCK WAS CLICHY DOING ON THEIR FIRST GOAL?!?! Every game he does something which makes you question how many brain cells he's got. Why would you move away from the ball rather than rush and close the shot down? For all his good qualities, his decision making his crap.
I think ashley young was on the outside of him and presume he thought clarke was going to pass to him
yer to be fair to him he had ashley young in his pocket until he moved inside. Gibbs has surely got to be really pushing for the starting place now.
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Old Oak Gooner
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Post by Old Oak Gooner »

Agree totally, Clichy should have at least made a challenge, l like the guy but his defending is pretty poor- get ickle Kieron in :barscarf:
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Post by JMascis666 »

Eboue-Why? wrote:PS. Loved it when that fan jumps on the pile after Jack's goal. He'll probably get banned for life now but what a way to go eh?
:D Fablous scenes at the end!

I am just hoping it wasn't the guy I sold my ticket to!
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Post by Chips and Chocolate »

Important win but still the same problems: Song going forward too much, Clichy being shit, we can't hold on to a lead... Thank god for Nasri and Wilshere
Nothing's forgiven yet... Next: League Cup, our only chance of a trophy...
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Arsenal 1991
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Post by Arsenal 1991 »

Chips and Chocolate wrote:Important win but still the same problems: Song going forward too much, Clichy being shit, we can't hold on to a lead... Thank god for Nasri and Wilshere
Nothing's forgiven yet... Next: League Cup, our best chance of a trophy...
Corrected it for you :wink:
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Henry Norris 1913
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Post by Henry Norris 1913 »

anyone else get involved in the crowd surge after the 4th goal? absolutely mental!

:barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf: 8)
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Post by 1989 »

Henry Norris 1913 wrote:anyone else get involved in the crowd surge after the 4th goal? absolutely mental!

:barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf: 8)
Loved it. If our home fans had 5% of their passion the Grove would be a fortress.
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Henry Norris 1913 wrote:anyone else get involved in the crowd surge after the 4th goal? absolutely mental!

:barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf: 8)
interesting question
i started a thread but suddenly locked up
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