Liverpool look exceptional attacking on the break. Arsenal's incisive passing between their front 3 to open up spaces. Man City slower paced than either but keep the ball effortlessly.
Neither Liverpool player touches the ball, no foul though?
I did think that Konate got a touch on it, if you meant the penalty?
Does the second player sliding though the back not exist if Konate gets a touch though? Surely they both have to touch the ball for neither to be a foul.
When I watch these Premier League matches I always think how much of a completely different sport it looks compared to what I see at the Valley. I wonder what the score would be if we played a Liverpool, Arsenal or City and they were playing their best team, full pelt.
When I watch these Premier League matches I always think how much of a completely different sport it looks compared to what I see at the Valley. I wonder what the score would be if we played a Liverpool, Arsenal or City and they were playing their best team, full pelt.
We'll probably win 3-0, and then find a way to lose to Crawley 4-0 the following week, despite them having just one shot on target
When I watch these Premier League matches I always think how much of a completely different sport it looks compared to what I see at the Valley. I wonder what the score would be if we played a Liverpool, Arsenal or City and they were playing their best team, full pelt.
Man U beat Barnsley 7-0 in the league cup and a mixture of Arsenal's first team/reserves put 5 past Bolton, so that gives you some idea of the gulf in class.
I think if City/Liverpool/Arsenal played their best teams and went for it, then we'd do well to keep them to 5-0.
Neither Liverpool player touches the ball, no foul though?
I did think that Konate got a touch on it, if you meant the penalty?
Does the second player sliding though the back not exist if Konate gets a touch though? Surely they both have to touch the ball for neither to be a foul.
they both touched the ball so not sure what you’re on about there
Great finish but was pretty poor play from Robertson, first to play him onside and then to let him cut inside.
Anyone else think Van Dijk was lucky early on not to at least get a booking? Kicked out twice at Havertz off the ball and somehow didn't even get a yellow.
Absolutely. This ref is proactively trying to keep his cards in his pocket, which pisses me off enormously because he doesn’t do this in every game. It feels like there’s a trend of refs not giving bookings in “big” games where they probably would in less glamourous games because the backlash from the ‘Everyone’s Against Us’ brigade is so obnoxiously loud. The irony is that although the fans of the big sides are the ones that cry, whine and bleat the loudest, they get far more favours from the refs than teams like Wolves, Fulham, Leicester etc.
ETH needs to be given a minimum of 3 more years. Preferably five.
His work there is an absolute joy to behold at the moment.
Unless they sack him and bring Southgate in that would guarantee a visit to the championship
Wouldn't it be wonderful if the powers that be at United (copyright biggest club in the world) decided ETH needed an assistant and appointed Southgate to that role?
Arteta started 3 players out of position to avoid playing Kiwior and after 55 minutes, Kiwior is on.
Because most of the Arsenal defenders can play in more than one position and he feels their ahead of the Polish player Jakub Kiwior who can play LB or CB.
The quality on show today, including some of the football in the Chelsea v Newcastle match has been wonderful. I know the commercialisation of the Prem gets on a lot of people’s nerves but this is an incredible league.
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Merino misses a great chance from a quality ball in.
Could be any of them for the title this season.
Saka clearly the best player on the pitch but wonder if he can last the 90.
I think if City/Liverpool/Arsenal played their best teams and went for it, then we'd do well to keep them to 5-0.
VAR having a good day but that was far too long.
The irony is that although the fans of the big sides are the ones that cry, whine and bleat the loudest, they get far more favours from the refs than teams like Wolves, Fulham, Leicester etc.
ETH needs to be given a minimum of 3 more years. Preferably five.
His work there is an absolute joy to behold at the moment.
Because most of the Arsenal defenders can play in more than one position and he feels their ahead of the Polish player Jakub Kiwior who can play LB or CB.
Has Timber ever finished a game for Arsenal ?
Lewis-Skelly comes on.
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I forgot I was 6 minutes behind but thought that TAA would be involved despite not having his best game and yes he was.
Did he not hear the whistle? - Wasnt sure why they were playing on for so long