Is 0-0 enough?

Fabby is a Foot (Leg-end) · Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:47 pm

So: good game in many respects. An improvement on Sat, but that would not be hard! Fought well, several really good performances. Ade should have done better at the end.

The big Q though is it enough?

I just feel despite the clean sheet, which could prove vital, that 0-0 is not enough. I really really hope I am wrong but I feel that we needed to take a goal advantage to the San Siro.

I can't wait for the game but is going to be a real tough one! What do people think?

H4x · Post by **H4x** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:50 pm

I'm encouraged by the performance, everyone looked far more dedicated. Senderos, Hleb and others gave good performances and Eboue was infuriating.

Unfortunately, I have the overwhelming feeling that we'll regret not scoring at least once tonight, considering how we played.

Bring on the San Siro!!!

jacko-arsnl · Post by **jacko-arsnl** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:54 pm

i fl we have the team spirt and talent to win in Milan
We just need to the game to extra time then we can beat them with fitness and youthfulness.

Gunner4LiF3 · Post by **Gunner4LiF3** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:54 pm

i cant belive ade failed to score in the 93rd min...
milan are huge fav now. but i think we will get a couple chances, its now all about taking at least one. The away goal could be crucial and our defence is solid.

Red Gunner · Post by **Red Gunner** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:01 pm

I think 0-0 is alright. When we travel to San Siro, we'll need to keep our passing style and be patient. AC Milan will know that scoring one goal will not be enough, because if we score one, they'll need two otherwise they'll be out. I think we are still in control. Arsene Wenger has done well in Europe during the last few seasons in big matches so hopefully, we'll have another special European night.

demzy · Post by **demzy** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:05 pm

Milan will definetly be favourites, but i think we will do it. The last time we needed a win at the san siro we beat inter 5-1. milan are a different kettle of fish, but we can win it. they will need to attack, and we can catch em on the counter attack. I must say eboue did well tonight, and i hope all you eboue haters will at least give him the benefit of the doubt for his performance tonight. big phil also had a good game, along with hleb and fabregas who ran the midfield. how ade didnt score at the end is beyond me, but if we play in the san siro like we did tonight, role the quarter finals.

Number 5 · Post by **Number 5** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:06 pm

Lets look at it this way

If I said to you the Champions of Europe went to the San Siro and beat AC Milan would you be surprised? No. Because the Champions of Europe would be so because they would have proven (indulge me in a little WWE Ric Flair) to be the man you gotta beat the man. And that what we as The Arsenal aspire to be isn't it, Champions of Europe. So to have serious thoughts that we can win the trophy it is logical to summise that we can go to Milan and win. Becasue otherwise if we think we can't we might as well lose because the next opponents ain't gonna be any easier.

Personally I was encouraged by what I saw tonight, but do feel that Milan were holding back and we will see the best of them in 2 weeks. This however could suit us more because as long as we defend well we can counter the bollox out of them.

Good points for me?

Senderos, Clichy (Again), Flamini (Great performance, I'm swaying to the belief he could be the real deal)

stearmaster · Post by **stearmaster** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:07 pm

demzy wrote:I must say eboue did well tonight, and i hope all you eboue haters will at least give him the benefit of the doubt for his performance tonight. .

eboue good performence, i give you that, the dive overshaddowed that tho....pointless and pathetic!!!!!

no wonder the itallians want him so much!!!!

Fabby is a Foot (Leg-end) · Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:08 pm

Flam is def the real deal....but will he sign the a new deal? That is my worry. The longer it goes on....Edu!!!

Red Gunner · Post by **Red Gunner** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:11 pm

demzy wrote:Milan will definetly be favourites, but i think we will do it. The last time we needed a win at the san siro we beat inter 5-1. milan are a different kettle of fish, but we can win it. they will need to attack, and we can catch em on the counter attack. I must say eboue did well tonight, and i hope all you eboue haters will at least give him the benefit of the doubt for his performance tonight. big phil also had a good game, along with hleb and fabregas who ran the midfield. how ade didnt score at the end is beyond me, but if we play in the san siro like we did tonight, role the quarter finals.

His dive was embarrassing and I still don't give a benefit of doubt until he stops these stupid antics. He's a good player but he needs to stop diving, then the fans might start to like to him.

jacko-arsnl · Post by **jacko-arsnl** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:14 pm

Everyone talks about Eboue being not up to th Arsenal standard.
But why does know one speak about Bendter. this guy is shite, he is awrful, he has no potential, we need to get rid of him.

AdamGreen · Post by **AdamGreen** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:15 pm

I agree H4x I think we will regret not scoring tonight, but on the otherside i suppose it could however stop us from going into the next game very complacent

Im positive that we will create good chances though in Milan just got to make those count though. I thought it was a solid performance tonight from us especially from Phil Senderos - thought he played really well and continued his good form over the last few weeks.

Next Stop, St.Andrews...

Number 5 · Post by **Number 5** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:24 pm

jacko-arsnl wrote:Everyone talks about Eboue being not up to th Arsenal standard.
But why does know one speak about Bendter. this guy is shite, he is awrful, he has no potential, we need to get rid of him.

Eboue has had countless starting appearences for us, either at RB or RM, from the start of the match and still not proven to be anything other than a squad player at best.

However Bentder has rarely been given a start, just been thrown on with 15-20 mins to go and we've hit long balls up to him, what do you expect of him? A hat-trick and MOTM for 15 mins?

Adebayor had a similar start to his career and it's really only been this year when he's been first choice week in week out we've seen the best of him.

If Bentdner got those kind of starts that Eboue gets and was still not performing I'd be inclined to agree.

Red Gunner · Post by **Red Gunner** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:26 pm

jacko-arsnl wrote:Everyone talks about Eboue being not up to th Arsenal standard.
But why does know one speak about Bendter. this guy is shite, he is awrful, he has no potential, we need to get rid of him.

Well, Eboue embarrasses us with his diving so that is why he get criticism. Bendtner is only in his first full season for Arsenal, he hasn't been that good for us so far but he is only 20.

jacko-arsnl · Post by **jacko-arsnl** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:29 pm

Bendter started against man utd ( i no their the best oppotent in the league) he jack shit all game, in my eyes i cant see him becoming the danish ade of this world

Is 0-0 enough?

Is 0-0 enough?

hmm