comment by DaStuDogg (U9291)
posted 2 hours ago
I sort of agree with both sides of the argument on the Monreal debate.
He certainly isn't the answer to our CB problem, and as has been said, his lack of aerial ability is going to be targeted, but lack of aerial prowess aside, I've been surprised by how well he reads the game from the CB position.
With his experience at LB, he's very comfortable at dealing with balls down the channel, and on the ball, he looks very assured.
As good as Chambers is at CB, I suspect that Wenger has concerns about the Mertesacker-Chambers partnership.
Chambers' main problem at CB is his proclivity to try and win the ball-back early and get caught out when diving in - we've seen this on numerous occasions this season, with the likes of Dzeko, Ba, and Lukaku all getting the better of him because of this rashness.
Whilst this is always going to be a problem, at least when we had Koscielny alongside him, he had a partner with enough pace to cover for his errors. Alongside Mertesacker, if Chambers gets caught out, there's no-one who can make up the ground and bail him out.
Similarly, if Mertesacker gets beaten, Chambers' all-or-nothing style can leave us very vulnerable. Take the Naismith goal against us for example: Lukaku takes Mertesacker out of the game (arguably illegally), and instead of holding the Belgian up and waiting for defensive cover to arrive, Chambers flies in, misses the ball, and leaves us completely exposed.
For all his flaws, Monreal has the composure and intelligence to effectively cover for Mertesacker.
I'm not saying he's the answer, and I'm not necessarily saying I'd prefer him there to Chambers (both have their flaws); I just think the Monreal vs Chambers debate isn't as clear-cut as some suggest.
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good post absolutely spot on.
comment by Say My Name (U18558)
posted 2 hours, 1 minute ago
If you lose to this atrocious United team managed by Mr Ego but worse than Moyes then Wenger should walk.
What by a few points while players are yet to gel, ok then
Arsenal vs Manchester United
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posted on 20/11/14
If Sanchez returns in the same form as he left, I am fearful for this game.
He could rip us apart.
posted on 20/11/14
comment by DaStuDogg (U9291)
posted 2 hours ago
I sort of agree with both sides of the argument on the Monreal debate.
He certainly isn't the answer to our CB problem, and as has been said, his lack of aerial ability is going to be targeted, but lack of aerial prowess aside, I've been surprised by how well he reads the game from the CB position.
With his experience at LB, he's very comfortable at dealing with balls down the channel, and on the ball, he looks very assured.
As good as Chambers is at CB, I suspect that Wenger has concerns about the Mertesacker-Chambers partnership.
Chambers' main problem at CB is his proclivity to try and win the ball-back early and get caught out when diving in - we've seen this on numerous occasions this season, with the likes of Dzeko, Ba, and Lukaku all getting the better of him because of this rashness.
Whilst this is always going to be a problem, at least when we had Koscielny alongside him, he had a partner with enough pace to cover for his errors. Alongside Mertesacker, if Chambers gets caught out, there's no-one who can make up the ground and bail him out.
Similarly, if Mertesacker gets beaten, Chambers' all-or-nothing style can leave us very vulnerable. Take the Naismith goal against us for example: Lukaku takes Mertesacker out of the game (arguably illegally), and instead of holding the Belgian up and waiting for defensive cover to arrive, Chambers flies in, misses the ball, and leaves us completely exposed.
For all his flaws, Monreal has the composure and intelligence to effectively cover for Mertesacker.
I'm not saying he's the answer, and I'm not necessarily saying I'd prefer him there to Chambers (both have their flaws); I just think the Monreal vs Chambers debate isn't as clear-cut as some suggest.
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good post absolutely spot on.
posted on 20/11/14
comment by Say My Name (U18558)
posted 2 hours, 1 minute ago
If you lose to this atrocious United team managed by Mr Ego but worse than Moyes then Wenger should walk.
What by a few points while players are yet to gel, ok then
posted on 20/11/14
What by a few points while players are yet to gel, ok then
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Can't wait until LFC's players "gel".
posted on 20/11/14
Thanks Godfather
posted on 23/11/14
Well unfortunately looks like I was right again. Wengers bunch of bottlers
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