Arsenal - (A) - Post Match

[john316]

Need to get Allen some games to see what role he has for us going forward.

[The Erectile Banana]

I'm starting to give up on BR. Sorry for saying it.

You do realise that we are still third in the table, and we're not going to be the only team to lose at The Emirates this season. This Arsenal team is very good - better than us at the moment, something which isn't the manager's fault.

[kingfunk]

Centre midfield is a concern.

As is full backs, Johnson is the only one I would consider a top player, the rest belong in the west ham pot.

[TheElephantMan]

It could have been different if the ref had allowed the quick free kick. We didn't create enough chances to hurt them. A few fluffed shots and that was it really. Coutinho's corners were woeful. Poor performance from Lucas today. Our defence seemed really jittery.

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

First team midfield enforcements are a must in January and someone to challenge Lucas in the team is the most important signing we need to make IMO.

I think we'll definitely be in for at least 1 CM in January.

Its not just the lack of speed we have, its lack of tracking runners, movement to show for the ball and general use of the ball. Its all pretty poor for where we want to be.

I think both have something to offer but not as a pair in these kind of games.

[Cormack74]

No surprises today.

We've played like that at Arsenal more times than not over the years.

It's losing to the likes of Southampton at home which will prove more costly IMO.

[Rigadon]

So based on today's game, who should be dropped for the next?

I'd drop Henderson and Gerrard and play Allen and Moses. It will NEVER happen.

[kingfunk]

We didn't buy him.

Oh aye thank **** for that. Highlight of the game for me right there.

[lucas]

So based on today's game, who should be dropped for the next?

Henderson. I think he needs a long break from first team action.

Maybe go see that sports psychologist fella to work on his confidence. Seriously lacking a pair of balls!

[Kinell]

Fulham at home next week to get back on track

[JohnDoe]

You do realise that we are still third in the table, and we're not going to be the only team to lose at The Emirates this season. This Arsenal team is very good - better than us at the moment, something which isn't the manager's fault.

We've been getting carried by Suarez and Sturridge scoring by themselves. No indication or a sign of a proper offensive set up. I can understand the concern seeing that our easy schedule is over.

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

As is full backs, Johnson is the only one I would consider a top player, the rest belong in the west ham pot.

I think Enrique gets a hard time on here, but I agree and its made worse by the fact Johnson can't stay fit and he's getting on now.

[john316]

Henderson. I think he needs a long break from first team action.

Maybe go see that sports psychologist fella to work on his confidence. Seriously lacking a pair of balls!

Have you actually seen him play this season before today?

[Marina]

We've been getting carried by Suarez and Sturridge scoring by themselves. No indication or a sign of a proper offensive set up. I can understand the concern seeing that our easy schedule is over.

This doesn't make any sense. Coutinho has been out for several games with injury but is generally the source of our attack. Henderson has been fantastic going forward in many games. Moses has been a generally decent component of our attack as well. Of course we're dependent on Suarez and Sturridge to score... they're strikers and they've been typically brilliant together. To say we've got no proper offensive set-up is really unfair. I'm not really sure what you expect.

[Roboklopp]

Really missed Johnson today.

Very disappointing but we need to kick on & put this behind us etc. Scum are only 3 points behind us now & Spuds close too. Gotta keep on track.