Need to get Oscar off, why isn't he going for that ball? Honestly if a decent offer comes in get rid IMO, he is just mopping around the pitch

We've been ok, so have Arsenal. In particular I think our back four have done well, as opposed to out midfield which I don't think have been protecting the defence well in particular Fabregas (who's also been poor on the ball). We've also had the better chances still..don't know where this game will go.

Game has gone exactly as I thought minus a goal.

Wenger really needs to learn from these games and just sit back and counter. Chelsea aren't that good defensively as everyone thinks they are. They only get that reputation because they play so deep and narrow.

comment by Simon West (U1830)
posted 3 minutes ago
Need to get Oscar off, why isn't he going for that ball? Honestly if a decent offer comes in get rid IMO, he is just mopping around the pitch
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The thing is who do we bring on?

If we put on Drogs our mobility and ability to press from the front diminishes greatly and we'll end up playing for the rest of the match on the back foot.

Cuadrado has looked carp in every game he's played in so far and I reckon a fast paced game like this one might be too much for him.

The other options are defensive or too inexperieced for a games of this magnitude (RLC)

Four penalty appeals - the weakest Arsenals - a metre distance when it hit Cahill. Oscar's first, the next weakest but the other two are nailed on penalties. If Chelsea had had fair refereeing all season they'd have walked the league ... and this from a Barça fan!

Arsenal will be interesting against United.
Wonder who will win the possession game.

They will both have 70% and both will fail to score or create one shot on goal

Spot on bk

I still think there is a red card in this game, ref seemed to be doing OK in the first 10 mins but then he let it get away from him. Not liking all the diving from both teams. But there doesn't seem many if any goals in this game. Back 5/6 have been solid everything in front pretty poor, no ball retention and some shocking passing

We've done ok but our attack lacks a focal point.

Unfortunately, Drogba doesn't have the legs to do it anymore.

Chelsea aren't that good defensively as everyone thinks they are.

Muppet first you accuse them of being defensive all season long then say they are not good at it, well take a look at the League and youll see your wrong on all your points...bitter

Hazard through the centre would be interesting

comment by minididi (U17584)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Simon West (U1830)
posted 3 minutes ago
Need to get Oscar off, why isn't he going for that ball? Honestly if a decent offer comes in get rid IMO, he is just mopping around the pitch
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The thing is who do we bring on?

If we put on Drogs our mobility and ability to press from the front diminishes greatly and we'll end up playing for the rest of the match on the back foot.

Cuadrado has looked carp in every game he's played in so far and I reckon a fast paced game like this one might be too much for him.

The other options are defensive or too inexperieced for a games of this magnitude (RLC)
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Drogs is still a better option IMO to Oscar who has been shocking again, he hasn't pushed from the front either and the last 20 mins he was wondering around looking dazed and just leaving balls a couple of yards in front and not closing down or anything

The commentators over here are all Arsenal fans but really aggrieved by the anti-Chelsea officiating. What do the commentators over there say?

comment by vava1on1 (U4692)
posted 3 minutes ago
Chelsea aren't that good defensively as everyone thinks they are.

Muppet first you accuse them of being defensive all season long then say they are not good at it, well take a look at the League and youll see your wrong on all your points...bitter

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There's a difference between being defensive and being good at it. A team can play 4-2-4 doesnt mean they are good at attacking. Chelsea just put in lots of bodies in their own half and play narrow. There's nothing really rocket science to this.

He's concussed Simon.

Is a possibility Randy, but was has been his excuse the rest of the season?

Fab as bad as last week. Just need him to score late like last week.

comment by WittyUsername (U20435)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by vava1on1 (U4692)
posted 3 minutes ago
Chelsea aren't that good defensively as everyone thinks they are.

Muppet first you accuse them of being defensive all season long then say they are not good at it, well take a look at the League and youll see your wrong on all your points...bitter

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There's a difference between being defensive and being good at it. A team can play 4-2-4 doesnt mean they are good at attacking. Chelsea just put in lots of bodies in their own half and play narrow. There's nothing really rocket science to this.
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Ban this fool.

There's nothing really rocket science to this.

Arsenal cant do it. Chelsea have also had the best chances today too.

comment by vava1on1 (U4692)
posted 10 minutes ago
Arsenal will be interesting against United.
Wonder who will win the possession game.

They will both have 70% and both will fail to score or create one shot on goal
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Haha either that or it will be an open goal fest

comment by xiuxiuejar (U6109)
posted 4 minutes ago
The commentators over here are all Arsenal fans but really aggrieved by the anti-Chelsea officiating. What do the commentators over there say?

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Here (brazil) they are pretty good, pretty much say how it is and no bias for either team

The drogs!

Are you Brazilian Simon west ?

Nope - expat

Interesting country to reside in
Never been there myself, would like to one day

I love it mate - I came here because of the wife, and certainly would say come and check it out, only thing is a week or 2 and you will barely see 1% of it. On the downside its pretty expensive to get here and stay