Stamford Bridge was partly empty due to the sanctions in place but there were still enough supporters in blue. In the 1/8th of stadium were ladies and gentlemen sitting in red and white to support a team which had lost three easy games earlier. When the game ended, you could only see red jerseys in a blue stadium. It was beautiful. Players celebrated with fans for a good 10 minutes, showing what it meant for them to win a London Derby.
We beat Chelsea 4-2 at their home. After leading twice and giving it away within minutes, we decided it was enough. Eddie was brilliant, who opened the scoring capitalising on a Chelsea’s mistake. They levelled back. It was a brilliant Smith Rowe’s goal to put us in the lead again, but that didn’t last long. We went into the second half having played better football and a 2-2 score line. In 57′ minute, Eddie came to rescue again. Poor pass from Azpilicueta landed to Eddie’s feat after bouncing off from like 13 players and he don’t miss that.
Out last goal was symbolic in a way. Saka was handled in Penalty area and referee didn’t think much to point to the spot in spite of Chelsea’s players reactions. Everyone was expecting Martinelli to take it (even Arteta) but Saka was not in a mood to give it away. He scored, sending Mendy the wrong way and went straight to away section to celebrate with fans. We could all see how much it meant after missing one in Euro for England. He was a proud of himself and rightly so. I was buzzing for him.
4 goals from hale enders when we needed it the most. Who would have thought Nketiah can deliver better than Laca. Elneny got his first start this season and he didn’t disappoint at all. He is limited but a no nonsense player who have got a Ferrari engine fitted in. Our back three was poor but then a win’s a win and I will keep the complaining for some other day.
That leads me to talk about out top 4 chances. We are still in the mix with 57 points, level with Spu*ds sitting in 4th on basis of goal difference. We have to play Man United and West Ham and a six pointer north london derby. 6 game and it might feel too much of an expectation but I believe we should win all of them. United are sh*t, West Ham are tired and well, you can’t lose against Spu*s. Our other three games are against Leeds, New Castle and Everton – all winnable.
On the other hand, Spurs still have to play Leicester and Liverpool. They have games against Brentford and Burnley, they will do a spursy and lose some points I’m sure. In any case, we can’t afford to lose any more matches!
There was an argument going on twitter earlier stating Champions League qualification meant nothing since we are still building team and have areas to strengthen. We have lost against Brighton, Crystal Palace and Southampton and we should rather fix everything first and then think of competing in champions league. Well it’s a sh*t argument! By that logic, playing in a league with Klopp and Pep’s team – probably two of the best teams in recent times, is waste?!
Champions League attract players. Talents all over the world wants to make it big at the grand stage. Not only we will struggle to bring world class talents who constantly look for CL games, keeping the ones we have will get difficult. Saka, Martinelli, ESR would most certainly be dreaming of playing against Barcelona and Bayern and making their legacy. And it has it’s monetary benefit. When you have some 50m extra cash, you can afford to over pay for players like Ben White and not feel the heat.
We are playing Man United tomorrow at Emirates. I won’t mind seeing the same starting XI and the intent with which we played against Chelsea. They are not going to sit back like a lower mid table club and that gives us the option of playing our game. We have been shit with low block but play comparatively well against teams who wants to compete in possession. It’s probably the worst United side in years and three points should be a guarantee from Mikel’s team. Win this, and you are one step closer.
To the Chelsea fan who somehow managed to land on an Arsenal blog, repeat after me…
LONDON IS RED
Saliba likely to be going to Atletico Madrid. Marseille would not be able to afford him, although Saliba feels loved there.
So saying his sales will give financial options would fit Arteta nicely
https://metro.co.uk/2022/04/22/arsenal-news-william-gallas-reveals-the-only-way-william-saliba-will-have-a-future-at-the-emirates-stadium-16516175/
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Hoopah
If you were to put that up on Le Grove you’d have all the fan boys going full throttle about how you’re wetting the bed, don’t know what you’re on about, are an online fan (I have a ST) or support the Spud’s. Come the summer they’ll be writing about Saliba having a bad attitude, not being good enough, the money can be used where we need it more etc etc etc.
These people are a danger to the club.
Our U23s are beating manure 1 nil at the moment. I’m even resorting to omens. Biereth with the goal. Another of our youngsters with some serious potential I think.
If Varane,McTominay and Ronaldo are available tomorrow they will improve utd significantly in key areas. Still believe we should win but am a little less confident now….
Kroenkephobe,
Took one look at the quiz and like a bad horse I refused at the 1st. 73 managers? My head hurt even thinking about it!
Almunia
I’ve been gardening most of the day. No, that’s neither a euphemism nor an innuendo. Just checked in to see Gooner Rocket Ronnie is ahead of Allen. Another omen for tomorrow as far as I’m concerned. ‘Scuse the terrible pun but looks like the Crucible is beginning to heat up.
Almunia
No staying power you younger lads! 😀 I took a team by team approach but had trouble with some of the spellings. It was the managerial revolving door at WTF-ord that caused me to give up.
I started with that old Czech boffin-y geezer at Villa Dr Venglos but it was wrong (pre PL I guess). Nice thing to sit and do with mates in a boozer.
In the pub,getting beaten all over the place here. Anyone got a loan of glasses?
After a win or even a loss LG becomes toxic and “Don’t mention the Warteta” or your comments get deleted or you get binned.
Made a comment about saying how Arteta saying this:
“Good things happen to good people,” Arteta said. “If there’s one player I’ve been unfair with, then it’s him.
While Arteta was talking about Eddie I answered that with a Saliba quote from le Parisien, “Marseilles is a big club with a lot of pressure, but when you are good then a lot of good things come your way.” I am sure Saliba is thanking Arteta for loaning him out as he got a call up to the French senior WC squad. Plus it almost looks like he trolled Arteta.
Pedro’s reaction delete the comment and then this.
“This is an Arsenal website. If you are shitting on a win tonight, I don’t want you here, come back when you’ve digested the humble pie.”
It is getting really tiring to see a few diehards calling Pedro out on his fake news like Pool dropped 30 points when VVD was absent last season when in reality it was their entire defense.
Still hoping for a win tomorrow as United has no business getting points from the game as their players have to be demoralized after Rangnick came out with a statement that 10 players have to leave in the summer. Who ever is on the team sheet for United tomorrow have no guarantee that they will be at the club next season why should they put in a shift?
Should have clarified, playing pool.
Killroy,
The true tragedy is that if you wanted intelligent, open debate,that was the place to go. Now it seems that football, like most aspects of life,is subject to the whole woke,cancel culture,left wing becoming right wing shite that is ruining intelligent conversation everywhere. What is particularly sickening is that legrove established itself on the basis of being opposed to such crap.
Sorry to hear of your 15 – ball travails last night Almunia. Here’s a multi choice question relating to pub sports:
Are you?
A) A person who plays pool best when you’re as sober as a judge?
B) A better player after a good number of bevvies?
C) some who thinks they’re B but they’re actually A?
Hope we’re all feeling like we were post-Chelsea by about 2.45 British Time this afternoon. Assuming you’ll be there Marc, would love to get your observations about the game and the atmosphere later on. I’m just about to set off for Sheffield to watch Cardiff this afternoon with 3 taciturn and moody young lads. Should be a blast. If your head’s clear enough today Almunia to get the prayer mat out, say a wee one for the Bluebirds as well.
Killroy Hiya mate.
It’s a great shame that Pedro’s nailed his ball bag to the mast of a sinking ship as it were. That site is no longer a place for opinion sharing and pluralism. It sounds more like ‘unsold anusol’ by the day. He’ll eventually ban everyone as Chief Petty Officer Arteta sinks and takes, erm, Pedro’s scrotum with him. That’s definitely enough nautical metaphors.
I’m rather happy to be banned so I don’t feel annoyed by all the lies and propaganda any more. I’m finding life much more agreeable on London is Red to be honest.
Definitely c!! As I get older especially. Going to have to reevaluate.
Safe journey to Sheffield, seems they are more desperate for the points than Cardiff, sometimes that can work against the team in need,fingers crossed.
Getting nervous about today. Utd are shite but they are still capable of beating us. We’re pretty Jekyll and Hyde ourselves, but surely we’ve too much for them?
Is Arteta more hyper than usual today?
Saw him making a strangulation gesture, think to Elmeny
Fucking hell, lads! If we can hold on to this lead, it would go a long way to make up for the 9 points dropped.
Can’t stand the Mancs.
Hoopah,
He’s on something alright! This is typical Arsenal isn’t it, won’t allow us to relax for a second. We got the benefit of the doubt for two peno decisions,hope the ref doesn’t seek to balance things up. Nerves are shredded already.
It’s not going to stay at 2-1 is it? We’re looking the likelier to get the next goal. Utd defence even with Varane in for Maguire looks terrible.
We look poor defensively so we need to score another goal to be safe. Tavares looks poor defensively.