2013/14 Premier League and General Football Discussion
- Thread starter Ross
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- Cairo, Egypt
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Very dissapointing, game came at a terrible time and that Flu virus didn't help. Needed Per and Rosicky today, should have scored in the 2nd half, didn't deserve to lose this one despite the performance.
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- Mill Creek, WA
- HighSeasHoMastr
- HighSeasHoMastr
Ozil looks to have been a right steal at £42M. Good performances against Norwich and the like, transparent against United and in Europe...
Maybe, just maybe, Arsenal should've spent that money on a couple good defensive midfielders, players with some steel who will get stuck in when there's not a lot of time or space... but what do I know. They definitely needed another attacking mid who struggles when he's put under pressure.
On a more positive note, Phil Jones looked really good today. Him and Rooney carried the team, both working hard and playing intelligently. Nice to see such a young player have such a mature game, between him and Januzaj we might actually have a couple decent prospects.
Was also nice to see Kagawa get some time, even if he wasn't particularly excellent today. He needs time to adjust to the league and the team, and most of all his new position out wide. If we're not going to play him through the middle, he needs more games out there to settle into it.
Maybe, just maybe, Arsenal should've spent that money on a couple good defensive midfielders, players with some steel who will get stuck in when there's not a lot of time or space... but what do I know. They definitely needed another attacking mid who struggles when he's put under pressure.
On a more positive note, Phil Jones looked really good today. Him and Rooney carried the team, both working hard and playing intelligently. Nice to see such a young player have such a mature game, between him and Januzaj we might actually have a couple decent prospects.
Was also nice to see Kagawa get some time, even if he wasn't particularly excellent today. He needs time to adjust to the league and the team, and most of all his new position out wide. If we're not going to play him through the middle, he needs more games out there to settle into it.
Ross
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- Tadley, Hampshire, UK
Where do I start? I was glued to Super Sunday all day. In the first game, I only caught the second half as I didn't realize it was an early kick off. However, I wasn't disappointed. One of the best performances of a keeper that I've ever seen! The Sunderland beating City. I was on the edge of the sofa for most of the second half! Really good game, Sunderland look totally rejuvenated since Poyet has taken over. And then the big one. This was a 6 pointer which is rare at this stage in the season. RVP with a cracking header to end Arsenal's unbeaten run was very satisfying to watch though!
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- Northamptonshire
- Ryanswannell
Disappointing result for Arsenal. I was really hoping we would grab this game by the scruff of the neck and pull out all of the stops to go for a win, but unfortunately we were just rubbish in the midfield, which is where I would have had my money on for us to be the strongest. Absolutely no one stood out in the Arsenal team for me, we were just very poor with wayward passes everywhere.
It pains me to say it but Utd deserved the win more than we did, they just controlled most of the game and didn't let us play our game. We're still top though, so it's not all doom and gloom 👍
It pains me to say it but Utd deserved the win more than we did, they just controlled most of the game and didn't let us play our game. We're still top though, so it's not all doom and gloom 👍
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- Austin, TX
Sagna had a good game really. Several defensive headers and a number of fantastic crosses. He was our only source of width in this game really.
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- wrexham
- jameskent86451
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Rooney and Jones were Immense yesterday and Tim Krul gave easily the best goalkeeping display of the season so far
The Handball that the ref gave in the Swans-Stoke game was controversial, it did hit Routledge's arm but his arm was at the side not sticking out and the ref and lots of bodies in front of him so I don't really know how he could've seen it
..Also, Man City have now lost 4 out of their opening 11...and no team have won the league after doing that...
The Handball that the ref gave in the Swans-Stoke game was controversial, it did hit Routledge's arm but his arm was at the side not sticking out and the ref and lots of bodies in front of him so I don't really know how he could've seen it
..Also, Man City have now lost 4 out of their opening 11...and no team have won the league after doing that...
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- Ryanswannell
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Why?
I don't understand why there is so much 'hatred' in football. For example I support Spurs, but why does that automatically mean I should hate Arsenal and everything associated with them? It doesn't.
I've lost count how many times I've seen people nearly get into full of fist fights down the pub because someone slagged off the team they support, or because one was a united fan and one was a city fan.
Rivalry is great, it makes derbys the exciting games they are. But to say you hate or despise another team for whatever reason is just down right stupid.
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- jameskent86451
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So three United players pulled out of their international squads today, Carrick and Welbeck for England ad RVP for the Dutch, Welbeck hasn't played for almost a month due to a knee injury, I don't know what's wrong with Carrick and Van Persie has had niggling toe and groin injuries all season..
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So Carrick is out for up to 6 weeks with an Achilles injury, which is a big blow for United and in other United related news Rene Meulesteen (spell?) has a job as Fulham first team coach working alongside Jol...good for him
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- Northamptonshire
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Just got three tickets for myself, my brother and my dad to go to the Arsenal v Hull game next month. Can't wait! 
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- wrexham
- jameskent86451
- Jamobomb86
I know its a bit early but I just looked at the fixtures for this weekend and the PL is back with a bang..its gonna be a good one!
Saturday
Arsenal v Southampton
Everton v Liverpool (BT 12.45)
Fulham v Swansea
Hull v Crystal Palace
Newcastle v Norwich
Stoke v Sunderland
West Ham v Chelsea (SKY 5.30)
Sunday
Man City v Tottenham (SKY 1.30)
Cardiff v Man United (SKY 4.00)
Monday Night
West Brom v Aston Villa (SKY 8.00)
Saturday
Arsenal v Southampton
Everton v Liverpool (BT 12.45)
Fulham v Swansea
Hull v Crystal Palace
Newcastle v Norwich
Stoke v Sunderland
West Ham v Chelsea (SKY 5.30)
Sunday
Man City v Tottenham (SKY 1.30)
Cardiff v Man United (SKY 4.00)
Monday Night
West Brom v Aston Villa (SKY 8.00)
Guess I'm sleeping in front of my TV.
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- Northamptonshire
- Ryanswannell
My tickets arrived yesterday! I really can't wait!
If anyone is reading this and you haven't been to a live game, you have to do it! This is going to be my sixth game to watch Arsenal, and I'm just as excited as I was for the first time. And we are only playing Hull
If anyone is reading this and you haven't been to a live game, you have to do it! This is going to be my sixth game to watch Arsenal, and I'm just as excited as I was for the first time. And we are only playing Hull
Phoenix
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Lucky you.If anyone is reading this and you haven't been to a live game, you have to do it! This is going to be my sixth game to watch Arsenal, and I'm just as excited as I was for the first time. And we are only playing Hull
I'm saving up for a match next season (hopefully). United vs City or United vs Liverpool is what i'm aiming for.
But flight, hotel and match ticket is quite the cost.
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