We finally woke up after that goal. I hope we keep up this momentum in the 2nd half because Spuds are going to throw the kitchen sink at us.
To points 1) this game is nowhere near over, and Tottenham are playing really well. 2) that was said after the Leicester game and we ended up losing 3 on the trot!
I love the effort that Danny puts in. He remained a constant nuisance even when we didn't have the ball.
Welbeck has been our best player so far although that's not saying much. Great goal by Ramsey but prior to that goal he has been our worst player on the pitch. As it has been stated, Spurs will have no choice but to come out and attack, their season depends on this game. I'll be ecstatic with a win and as cliche as it sounds, a NLD should really kick these players up the arse. We've been so **** these past 4 months. Bring on the 2nd half.
Very mature first-half from Arsenal. We didn't go toe-to-toe with them and we soaked up the pressure well, Elneny and Coquelin helping us win the ball in the middle of the park and we took advantage of pretty much our first real chance on goal. It's a shame Welbeck took that poor touch before he was about to shoot and Sanchez's overhit pass on the 3v2, as we could have gone into the second-half with a 2-0 lead, but I'll take it, as we hadn't created much prior to the goal. Spurs will really go for it in the second half, so we need to stay strong and withhold the pressure. We may not win the title, but I hope to God we can stop these lot from winning it.
Tense 45 minutes, but a very solid defensive performance limiting Spurs to only one really good chance with the Lamela close range shot. Spurs have had a couple of dangerous set plays and we looked good in defending them, but need to cut out giving fouls near our box. Impressed with El Neny as well considering this is his league debut, away, at Spurs. Need more of the same in the next 45 minutes, you'd expect Spurs to create more chances and be dangerous, but that's not a given, if we can remain solid-disicplined then we can keep them quiet for another 45 minutes, and who knows, maybe nick another goal on the break as Spurs will have to attack.
We are not finishing this game with 11 men sadly, it's inevitable. There are going to attack Bellerin's flank relentlessly. Coquelin, well, he's not gonna to stop making rash challenges is he? In spite of that, I'd rather see him attempt to close out the game than bring Flamini on. This could really go either way at this point.
I ventured onto the Spurs board, and they seem to think they've been wiping the floor with us. In a way, I see what they mean because the goal was against the run of play and they have been attacking more than us, but aside from Ospina's save from Lamela, I can't recall Spurs peppering our goal with shots that have really troubled us.
They've dominated possession because of our lack of precise passing. Yes they've been the better team but we have just been so poor prior to that goal.
First off delighted with the goal but wtf are our tactics??? Ramsey is playing RWF but is sitting in the middle and certain times is on the left flank leaving Rose completely unmarked, that is gonna spell disaster at some point. We look way to open and frantic, need to calm down. Also when we break we need to go in one direction - straight for goal. Tottenham look very gettable on the break but if we slow down play then they close ranks quick. Campbell, Theo or Welbeck should be on the right as they will actually offer Hectore some protection from Rose. If no subs then I would actually have Ozil play upfront with Ramsey behind and Welbeck on the right. Then bring on someone at 60-70 min mark who will actually play RWF Delighted with the result.
If we get a second, shut up shop, park the bus and see it out. Bring on Giroud, Chambers and Campbell to retain the ball. Better we soak up the pressure at that point IF we can nick another.
Coq what a ****ing idiot, you absolute ****ing idiot, why do that? Makes no absolute logical sense, what a disgrace. Shambles .
