I can't remember the last time I was this annoyed after a game, but in retrospect, I think that is a sign that we are progressing. There were some doubts about the manager through December-January, but now he has players back from injury.
It feels like every game the fans are questioning his line ups, but I think we just need to accept this is how it's going to be from now on. Every player he selects has a purpose, a far cry from the previous regime.
What can he do about Mustafi though? I know Kane was offside but that's no excuse to give him his routine penalty in a NLD. Regardless we had chances to win, Lacazette should at least have had one, and Aubameyang obviously should have done better.
Still don't think we'll finish top 4, but Unai has us in with a shout. He's rotated the squad well over the last few weeks, so hopefully we'll push on in the europa and the league over the next few weeks.
Credit to Emery
posted on 2/3/19
United just seem to have our number at the Emirates. Hope Unai has a plan for their predictable sit back and counter tactics.
posted on 2/3/19
Yes, Emery did very well, but Lacazette and Aubameyang fluffed their lines & there is not much he can do about that...
posted on 2/3/19
Emery proved us all wrong. I said he would need to win to win us over but the manner of the draw means I still back him now. I can see what he's doing now
He has done far better than Pep and Klopp In their first season, I just hope our tight owner backs him. Get rid of mustafi and get a marquee defender
posted on 2/3/19
Give credit where it's due . A fine performance from Emery today and most of the team . Let down by poor finishing including a terrible penalty, a very poor refereeing performance (both pens were shocking decisions) and permanent brain fart Mustafi. The sooner he is replaced the better.
posted on 2/3/19
Personally i didn't entirely agree with the pundits, at least in the first 45 minutes i felt like we were hanging on quite a bit and well overrun in midfield.
I suppose this is because we were trying to play on the counter but i do not feel comfortable watching us have so little possession and continuously failing to string more than 2 or 3 passes together. We did defend well though.
posted on 2/3/19
Personally i didn't entirely agree with the pundits, at least in the first 45 minutes i felt like we were hanging on quite a bit and well overrun in midfield.
I suppose this is because we were trying to play on the counter but i do not feel comfortable watching us have so little possession and continuously failing to string more than 2 or 3 passes together. We did defend well though.
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When they are playing so high up the field there is very little space to play in, we should of gone a bit more route one it would of exposed them a lot more.
posted on 2/3/19
If we can somehow beat united, Spurs are pretty much guaranteed to lose away to City and Pool
posted on 2/3/19
I would have bitten your arm off for a draw at kickoff.
Credit to Emery for leaving me gutted at the result
posted on 2/3/19
Emery's tactical work is getting buy-in from all players now and we are starting to see very good fluid performances. Today was almost a picture perfect away performance against a top team. Its a shame some of our players still lose concentration at times. Just hope we get rid of the mistakes because confidence has started to kick in at the crunch time of the season for all other aspects of the game.
posted on 2/3/19
He's doing well with a sub standard squad - especially the two decidedly average strikers that he has at his disposal. If he can bring in a top striker, winger, CB and FB in the summer we'll be on our way.