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Wigan Athletic vs Arsenal: Match Thread.

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by Sanj, Dec 18, 2012.

  1. gent

    gent Well-Known Member

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    Well Wenger made those changes to keep them from scoring, I think going for at least 1 more goal would have been better.
     
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  2. Arsenal87

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    We have basically handed the incentive to Wigan to attack us with our subs, and have stifled our own attack by the two subs, we have no wing men out there right now. Sagna had nobody to play to, so he just had to run. One of the worst tactical decisions I have seen in a long long time.
     
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  3. Kyle?

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    Not bring on 2 of our worst players for starters. If Gerv comes on as a cf, we then know that Wenger is actually a deep cover spurs mole, and hates us.
     
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  4. Arsenal87

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    Yet since those 2 changes, our attack has completely gone silent, and Wigan are the ones doing the attacking.
     
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  5. excel

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    For once I have to agree with Wenger Wigan are walking their way through our midfield
     
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  6. Arsenal87

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    How does Ramsey steady the midfield when he's playing out wide in a position that isn't naturally his?
     
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  7. PINKIE

    PINKIE Wurzel Gummidge

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    Just like to see us keep some possession and pass it around, no need to try and bust a gut to get another goal, we just need to keep the ball for the next few minutes <ok>
     
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  8. Bobby Pires

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    He keeps the ball better than Oxo and tracks back. I'm no Ramsey lover but he is a committed lad, he'll run for the cause.
     
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  9. Arsenal87

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    Just as you wrote that, Ramsey gave the ball away.
     
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  10. Kyle?

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    Coq is such a diving ****e.
     
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  11. Arsenal87

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    Our substitutions have killed our gameplay.
     
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  12. Bobby Pires

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    I think Wenger should bring on one of Ramsey or Coquelin, not both. It sends a negative message to bring two defensive-minded, keep ball midfielders on with a slender lead. Moving Cazorla out wide has all but nullified our attacking impetus too.
     
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  13. Bobby Pires

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    Looks like we're just holding on for the 4 minutes then. Gotta say, that's disappointing.
     
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  14. gent

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    One thing is for sure if we don't get 3 points here it will be a clear case where the manager is at fault. We should have gone for another goal instead of trying to close shop IMO.

    As long as we get 3 points though, I don't care.
     
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  15. Kyle?

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    We're bringing an extra CB on against Wigan. How the mighty have fallen.
     
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  16. gent

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    Please shut the **** up.
     
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  17. Kyle?

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    Why don't you you daft ****.
     
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  18. Bobby Pires

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    My MOM is Mertesacker. Niall Quinn gave it to Oxo, strange decision.
     
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  19. gent

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    Bosscielny
     
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  20. Sanj

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    A very ugly win, but gives a ****. Get in!!!!!!!!!!
     
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