Lacazette has been poor lately but I don't understand why Pepe was dropped. I also said I'd like to see Lacazette get a chance to play behind Auba.

Pepe wasn’t working defensively the other day, just let Fernandinho carry the Ball. Can understand why he’s not in from Freddie’s point of view. I would put him on tho, Nelson not gd enough imo.

Before we signed Pepe fans were saying that he tracks back.

He is the worst when it comes to tracking back

comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 44 minutes ago
Before we signed Pepe fans were saying that he tracks back.

He is the worst when it comes to tracking back
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Pure nonsense, that's Ozil.

comment by You Can't Buy Class (U12019)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 44 minutes ago
Before we signed Pepe fans were saying that he tracks back.

He is the worst when it comes to tracking back
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Pure nonsense, that's Ozil.
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Pepe was incredibly lazy against city and that’s why he was dropped. This is the message that Arteta is sending out and Freddie today. You have to fight for 90 plus mins.

I have seen Pepe do a lot more defensive work than Ozil, fact, often see him back in right back position.

Well obviously enough to get picked today. I would have given him 30 mins though. Freddie obviously didn’t trust him.

Not*

comment by You Can't Buy Class (U12019)
posted 31 minutes ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 44 minutes ago
Before we signed Pepe fans were saying that he tracks back.

He is the worst when it comes to tracking back
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Pure nonsense, that's Ozil.
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Everyone knows Ozil isn't the best at defending.

My point is that when making the comparison with Zaha in the summer, a player that I wanted, fans tried to make the point that Pepe tracks back moreso than Zaha

Pepe has been tracking back plenty this season, one game against City where the whole team were overrun is not even worth consideration.

Lacazette is shiiit.

Pepe ATM is not doing enough in the final third to offset his terrible defensive work rate.

We will see an improvement when Arteta takes over.

I can see the following tweaks in your future games.
The passing lane options, positional play with inverted fullbacks to create a 3 man midfield with Guendouzi or Xhaka and your wide midfielders to move in the half spaces.

Those mentioned are more about coaching but one other important aspect is hard work which is all about attitude.

comment by Tu Meke - He'sGotRedHair! (U3732)
posted 46 seconds ago
Lacazette is shiiit.

Pepe ATM is not doing enough in the final third to offset his terrible defensive work rate.
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Yeah he only assisted and scored against West Ham to give us our only win in 13 games dumbass

One open play goal all season.

I suggest you stop insulting people's intelligence, it makes you look even more brainless than you already are.

comment by Tu Meke - He'sGotRedHair! (U3732)
posted 4 minutes ago
One open play goal all season.

I suggest you stop insulting people's intelligence, it makes you look even more brainless than you already are.
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You make yourself look stoopid gunnerthruv2 I don't have to say anything

comment by Tu Meke - He'sGotRedHair! (U3732)
posted 13 minutes ago

You're clueless mate. No point debating with you. Good day.

comment by Tu Meke - He'sGotRedHair! (U3732)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Tu Meke - He'sGotRedHair! (U3732)
posted 13 minutes ago

You're clueless mate. No point debating with you. Good day.
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Thick sack of chit has discovered copy & paste

From Freddie's interview he said his selection was because the guys trained well and he wasn't happy with how they (senior players) played against Man City.

Its the players making the most noise abt wanting to leave. Xhaka, Torreira, Auba. Obviously Freddie wanted to show they still care.

comment by You Can't Buy Class (U12019)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
Pepe has been tracking back plenty this season, one game against City where the whole team were overrun is not even worth consideration.
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Well obviously he’s not otherwise he’d start

There is not a single player in the squad who can moan about being left out of our starting XI. They have all been well below par, Laca and Pepe two of the worst in all fairness.

You do wonder if it was a request by Arteta in some cases though. Maybe he wants a reaction for Bournemouth.

Also worth noting we are in a busy Christmas period and rotating will be done. Again, Arteta may have asked for certain players to be left out so he can play his preferred XI on Thursday.

I don't think Arteta had any say in team selection. Thats what Keown hinted at anyway. The club is still putting together his backroom staff and obviously preparation for the next game starts almost immediately in this Christmas period.

I'm sure he spoke with Freddie. What would monkey head know?

I doubt Arteta had much say in the team selection but it's clear that it's very toxic in the dressing room and he wastrying to lay down the law which would be supported by Arteta.

comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 9 minutes ago
I'm sure he spoke with Freddie. What would monkey head know?
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Its his job init. He's only employed cause he can talk to his ex-teammates.