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Stoke City vs Arsenal: Match Thread

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by Sanj, Aug 24, 2012.

  1. PINKIE

    PINKIE Wurzel Gummidge

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    Just as I thought, scapegoating one player because we're not winning and Ramsey isn't on the pitch.

    That's just Lazy Kyle
     
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  2. Kyle?

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    No, it's just Diaby has been a weak link.

    And i'm trying to be optimistic, that why i'm giving Gerv the benefit of the doubt.
     
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  3. Arsegun

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    I've criticised Diaby for a long time, but today we are dominating the midfield. Diaby is playing well, but I think it's because he's a different kind of player to Cazorla/Arteta. Diaby is strong and runs with it, the Spanish players are smaller ans pass more. He gives us something different.
     
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  4. goonercymraeg

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    You're not trying hard enough.I want loads of optimism off you today ;)
     
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  5. Drudeboy

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    giving gerv the benefit of the doubt, but saying diaby needs to be subbed? i would be the other way round myself.
     
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  6. Kyle?

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    One thing i have to mention, how much better we look defensively. Maybe Bouldy is weaving him magic already.
     
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  7. Sign Da Ting

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    This referee is so ****.
     
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  8. Sign Da Ting

    Sign Da Ting Well-Known Member

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    Great turn by Diaby there... please sub Gerv.
     
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  9. Sign Da Ting

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    Omg... Sub gerv now!
     
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  10. Kyle?

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    I honestly thought Stoke would offer more of a threat than this. They've been non-existent attack wise.
     
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  11. Sign Da Ting

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    Please don't tempt fate.
     
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  12. Not PC enough

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    this game is crying out for THEO .

    dont wait till 80 th minute Arsene ffs.
     
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  13. TheBear

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    Defensively we look better.
    Mertesacker has actually been good. (told you we would stick with him)

    Gervinho's end product is like Theo Walcotts 4 years ago.
     
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  14. goonercymraeg

    goonercymraeg Amnesia
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    If you dont give them chances from set-pieces that's half the battle won
     
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  15. TheBear

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    Chamberlain is needed.
     
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  16. Kyle?

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    Theo wouldn't have any effect in this game. He's suited to defences that play a high line, Stoke are basically playing 8 deep defenders, Theo wouldn't be able to get in behind.
     
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  17. EmirAleks

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    Lucky lucky Gibbs
     
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  18. Sign Da Ting

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    Piss off Pennant.
     
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  19. Drudeboy

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    looked a dive by pennant, but a warning that stoke are getting stronger. we need a goal and quickly, then settle the game down for a bit.
     
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  20. Arsegun

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    Stoke fans, so classless..
     
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