If there's anything I want coming out of this match it's to dispense with the Partey at RB thing. No sense in destabilizing the partnerships of both RB and LB because of an injury. Play with the back 4 we played with last season and let Rice and Havertz find their feet in that system. Then experiment.
Yeah but every single team can and will make mistakes, even prime Barca. Either because the players make mistakes or cuz they're forced into mistakes. This system barely lets us make any I feel like.
I know I'm not seeing the full match but my FM strikers have been putting away much harder chances than we have today, and we're in the fucking Welsh league
If a manager collects four yellow cards, they would receive a one-match ban, eight would result in a two-match ban, 12 a three-match ban and 16 would result in them facing a FA disciplinary panel.
The new system is there to force havertz into the team. He's not done anything for three matches we looked instantly better and more fluid with him off the pitch
I didn't know if the new system was to force Havertz into the team. From my understanding, I thought it was to invert the right side since Zinchenko wasn't at full health. Then unpredictably inverting the right or left side when he's back.
If that was the case then it would have been Tomi or White playing there instead of Partey (obviously not Tomi yesterday because of the red, but the other two matches). Instead arteta wants to play havertz but he doesn't want Partey out of the team so he's switched him to left back, which he can't really play
This stupid experiment with us playing half our team out.of position is beyond stupid and needs to be done.
Get Gabriel back in, go to a regular back 4, play partey in the midfield, and for God's sake just keep.kai havertz off the field. We need.to stop buying players from Chelsea it has not gone well even once.
I'm willing to give Kai more time and hopefully the injuries are why he's being played so much, but ideally I'dve liked to see a starting XI with only one of Rice and Havertz at lest for the first month.
If there's anything I want coming out of this match it's to dispense with the Partey at RB thing. No sense in destabilizing the partnerships of both RB and LB because of an injury. Play with the back 4 we played with last season and let Rice and Havertz find their feet in that system. Then experiment.
some guy on twatter claiming to be a scout says Partey is steadily losing athleticism. Might be some truth to it.
He's more of a depth option now. We need another good CDM backup and RB, then we'll have moved on past him.
How's the USA folks saying it's harsh, that's a clear DOGSO
These two are idiots
You set up a team to make passes. You don't set up a team expecting Saka to pass it into space for them. We'll be good.
Yeah but every single team can and will make mistakes, even prime Barca. Either because the players make mistakes or cuz they're forced into mistakes. This system barely lets us make any I feel like.
Why do we always slow down when we're 1 nil up.. keep the pressure on man
Saka dropped a 6 today, even with the penalty
We really need to like, score a goal. I think I would like that.
We're knocking on the door, but it's as if the door sees like solar panel salespeople 🙃
The goal peeking through the curtain at us. Haha
Saka my child, you gotta work on those corners man
You can't hang all over Saka and then go down to stop play.
Is it miss-a-sitter day today
We have more chance from an opposition goal kick than from a set piece
So about this experiment...
Saka with a rare mistake.
Systematic issue to me, there's no one defending that entire side.
Partey pulled forward, no cover for Saka's mistake
Fabio my feelings are dead and buried I'm destroyed
Yasss my cock your butthole YASSSSW
I do not feel comfortable with Partey as RB, I'm not gonna lie. Zinchenko looks like the better defender.
Utd 2 nil down to forest less goo
I had to check when I saw this wtf
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH I THOUGHT YOU WERE JOKING
Of course its the match at the same time as us! I would love to be cheering on Forest.
at least there's that
20 minutes to get 3 points, LETTS GOOOO
Ok so when are Fulham gonna get fouls called on them.
Starting in the 85th minute, as is tradition
FUCK OFF PAUL TIERNEY
Worst Tierney in the league
Only now?
Always has been
Horny for a third goal 🥺
Damn look at that rain
Buckle up, this is going to be bumpy
Fuck sake, feels like a loss with how dominant we were.
Our first couple home matches being a reunion for our old goalkeepers.
The ole Zini overlap. How I missed that.
Miss Tierney's overlaps more myself :p
Tierney's overlaps never seemed to be on the same page as Martinelli
ESR though... mmmmmm
Fucking hell. We do know we are a man up right?
Fabio masterclass TDK in the mud lessgoooo
Viera seriously showing why he's here
Tbf TDK specifically said to wait on him lol
Put Nelson on, immediately!
This game is shouting Nelson to me lol
Eddie with the armband once again, love to see it
He will keep Jesus on the bench with how he's playing.
Wow we got a foul called for us? That's a miracle
Also the ball kick away should be a card lol
Tbf it wasn't on screen but I swear I saw the ball get rolling away lol
Is it just me or has Martin not been too sharp lately
RING RING RING, IT'S EDDIE
KNOCK KNOCK OPEN UP THE DOOR IT'S REAL
Kayo Kayo Kayo
Damnit Turner why you conceding against United man
Note: I have not seen the goal, idk whose fault it is
BUUUkayo
I know I'm not seeing the full match but my FM strikers have been putting away much harder chances than we have today, and we're in the fucking Welsh league
Kai Kai Kai...
What happens if lightning hits the carpet
I know it's physically near impossible but what happens lol
Everyone collapses...saw a video of a match once where that happened, damn scary shit
I mean, what happens to the match :p
Havertz back pass when there was a chance to break
Kiwi first touch man!
For fucks sake
Fuck off Raul
woulda been a red for Zinny if he actually got the player tbh
Wish it was the red.
And a Vieira assist to boot!
It's on the spot fam what is ref doing
if I speak I am in big trouble
smth smth tomiyasu smth if that was xhaka
WOOOOOALL THE WAY BACK
Mikel...🤦🏻♀️
How many yellows for a manager before they're suspended? XD
If a manager collects four yellow cards, they would receive a one-match ban, eight would result in a two-match ban, 12 a three-match ban and 16 would result in them facing a FA disciplinary panel.
I had to go back to a text I sent my brother 😂
How's a gaffer supposed to get 16 yellows lol
The way they've been giving them though, it could happen
Viera already threatening with the whipping cross
Shit.
They will literally check every one of our passes for offside
Technically doesn't even need to lol Bassey keeps them all onside innit
The straight at Leno show at the Emirates
It was offside anyways... But yeesh gotta finish it man
EDDIE NKETIAH LETS FUCKING GO
PROVING WHY HES THE BETTER STRIKER THAN BALOGUN
Viera assist!
Wtf Kai it was right there
Referee trying his best
Our backline isn't fully awake today
Partey looks like a passenger.
Almost all players are playing outside of their usual position
To be fair it's just our two fullbacks that are.
Saliba is usually RCB, if I'm not mistaken. He's playing LCB today.
Fair. I was more thinking in terms of CB / LB / RB
Used all our blood magic to get that pen at Crystal Palace.
still some left!!!
Arteta went into the backroom to sacrifice another goat
Should've started Leno in goal for my FPL with all these saves he's making.
Another "how did that not go in"
Which journalist mentioned the "haven't lost to Fulham" thing and how do we get him gone
Zinny on the left and White on the right and suddenly we see all the familiar triangles open up
How's that NOT A FOUL FOR US WTF MAN THANK GOD FOR RAMSDALE
Almost gave away the Puskas right there lol
So why did Nketiah get dropped exactly?
Arteta showing us why Trossard hasn't been starting.
It's like why Boba Fett should've never gotten his own series 😂
😂 😂
Favreau did it 1) for cash, 2) to make a point
I think we really could've used him today, he definitely would've poached those few balls Kai missed and bump it into the net
More than that, Trossard has been nonexistent tbh.
Can we not gift them majority possession now that we're ahead???
We literally have one more man
How did that not go in!
Offside anyway
Pundits will trash Havertz but it's the inversion of Partey and the new system that was the biggest problem.
The new system is there to force havertz into the team. He's not done anything for three matches we looked instantly better and more fluid with him off the pitch
I didn't know if the new system was to force Havertz into the team. From my understanding, I thought it was to invert the right side since Zinchenko wasn't at full health. Then unpredictably inverting the right or left side when he's back.
@coygsu @LotrOrc
Could be both, no?
Correct, it isn't mutually exclusive.
If that was the case then it would have been Tomi or White playing there instead of Partey (obviously not Tomi yesterday because of the red, but the other two matches). Instead arteta wants to play havertz but he doesn't want Partey out of the team so he's switched him to left back, which he can't really play
yes - let's see Havertz in our proper system.
Havertz looked better than Trossard and Partey, and I'd argue even Ødegaard at times.
Better than Partey and Trossard but never Odegaard. Kai was sluggish on 2 clear chances.
Ødegaard was sloppy on a good few passes and hit some straight at Leno. Ig it depends which you think more important
Martinelli's made some good chances already.
Raul deaf or something?
Serves you right you diiiick
Eddie forcing a red! He was hungry watching this match from the bench
Honestly I feel like Jesus has a fight to get back in the team.
Viera holy shit
Zini and Viera on for...
Partey and Havertz
Arteta is pissed.
Surprised it's not ESR
Rice making way for Jesus
lol come on Kai
Ugh you're fucking joking! wtf
This reminds me of those matches mid 2010s where we’re just probing constantly for that goal.
dreaded horseshoe of death era
If it weren't for Saliba that's 2-0 tbh
Saka and White playing like they're in the old system.
Trossard is class
Done jack shit today tbh
This shit again...
Is this better than a low block + 80% possession game?
Lots of switches and long balls from benny
Kai needs some time to feel this system out but bruh how does Martinelli not score that
Sorry guys. I'll take Saka out of my FPL.
Tete literally just shoved Martinelli at the end there!
Tete* but that should honestly be a card tbh
Autocorrect! Lol
Yeah I was like "how'd you reckon the gaffer got to the other side of the field" for a second there
Anyone know about our xG stat?
FotMob says 1.41
Fucking a.....
Oh boy, it's like a RB would be nice to have there 🙃
Well this game's started fast.
Already trying to injured Zinchenko for another couple months.
Havertz baby what are you doing
Omg Kai is absolutely frustrating me today, go after the fucking ball
We need a goal. Fast.
They took one minute to score one, why can't we
It's okay guys. We're saving up our comfortable win for United.
perhaps we fell into the trap of looking ahead
Ok a bit better
Great shot from Jiminez ngl, even if it didn't hit the target lol
Nelli loves passing it back centrally
Jesus for Trossard, ESR for Havertz before the 75 minute pls
Willing to give Havertz a bit more time, but Partey and Tross need to be off rn.
Zinny and Jesus on?
Yes bring in Zinchenko for Partey. Then revert back to a back 4 with White at RB, Kiwior as LCB, and Zinchenko as LB.
If Jesus is too much of an injury risk, then Nketiah
9 minutes!
Like how that's a foul from Havertz but not the one that Tete did on Martinelli somehow
On the bright side, surely we'll score one eventually if we keep playing like this
Trossard needs to actually step up rn or like, be subbed off first tbh. Nketiah would be way better for this game imo.
2 players in the 6 y box both out of position
Sub Trossard on! ...
...Wait a minute
ESR super sub time
Let Vieira kick it? He earned it, feels like should be his.
He's been huge off the bench lately.
Everton continuing the elite relegation form. It's going to be hard to deny them this year.
They're gonna have the nicest stadium in the Championship
Dycheball falling flat, eh?
I mean, they haven't conceded yet... Granted against Wolves but
They're going to sack Dyche after like January and bring in someone crazy like Marsch
Ffs man
Good run for Havertz tbh
Feel like lines needed to be drawn there and weren't...
He was offside 40 metres from goal...
It was close, i think the LB was keeping him on
Cam on Arsenal, score some facking goals
How's that not a foul on Jesus????
Alrighty Edward
Oh thank god
Havertz offside again and ruining another attack
Just used to Chelsea getting refs to support them instead of us /j
Eddie should have started
Serves Bassey right for all that fouling
Keeps everyone onside btw lol
Feels crazy to suggest it but... sub Raya on for some long balls?
Good {blocked} cross fabio
heart in mouth
9 minutes LMAOOOO, we should be thankful
Tbf that's a good corner and a good shot but sigh
Need to stop attacking down the right.
Sake taking the pen with the form he's shown this match...
Nevermind. He can still knock them in. Even if the ref is being an ass.
Viera trying to pull off Saka's goal
I love youuuu Edward!!!!!
VIEIRA OOOOOOHHHHHH
5 minutes have not been played lol, barely 2 have
Viera!!!
Lmao I don't want the penalty merchant reputation on my club
If teams are going to resort to "block the middle, foul Saka", then I do
Nah fuck it a goal is a goal lmao
EDWARD
It is so weird seeing Raya on the bench behind Arteta.
Just get up Raul!
Ramsdale with a huge save
Smth smth Zinchenko smth smth defend smth smth Kieran Tierney
Yes get fucked you slimy twat
Arteta trying to weed out fans with a weak heart with this season
Hey, at least this game might tell him to not fuck with the formation next game
We will blow out teams away but will win by one goal at home
Is Leno holding a grudge?
Eddie's first goal off the bench for a while
I just realised that Traore is Adama Traore. When the hell did he go to Fulham?
They went a picked away all Wolves attackers.
Traore not much of an attacker anymore
Yeah fuck on off🖕🏼
Eddie coming on of course haha
What's the deadline for Kai to come good?
Rice is so good
Fulham really be acting like they're prime Newcastle
please please not another Chelsea double agent
You say as he jumps offside in the buildup.
something something penalty not given
I don't think it was one but I'm just angry lol
So many BCM you'd think Jesus was starting
Good ball to Havertz as he plays it back to Fulham.
Nelson about to repeat history when he comes on
How's that a fucking corner
Omg were absolutely fluffing it with these sitters
Trossard.......
Idek whether to blame Ødegaard or Havertz for that
How many extra minutes you think
6? Between the Bassey stuff, the Bassey stuff, and the Bassey stuff, seems fair.
5
They're already wrestling Saka...
Is ESR finished at this club? I don't think Vieira's style of play will help going forward. He's just a duplicate of Odegaard.
Do we think Leno's still on our team?
Oh Jeeebus
Not a good idea having 2 support strikers
Saliba be like "shit aren't I supposed to be the last line of defence what do I do"
He reverted back to his slide tackle lol
That time better be added back on.
Btw Fulham have been quite good lol, only defending tho basically...
That looked outside the box ngl
Does it count the hands or the ball or
Ødegaard has been missing a few passes huh
That dark cloud overhead is ominous 🙃
hopefully for Fulham
Last thing Ramsdale needs is being the goalie trying to stop a Puskas Award winning goal.
Ball was not cleared, wtf was that whistle
@[email protected] it really is miss a sitter day 🤦🏻♀️
How's that not a free kick lol
We're gonna win in spite of the refs again innit
Oh cmon Forest whyd you have to lose man
Paul Tierney needs to be fucking sacked
I'm usually a Havertz defender but he's been ghosting today
Whole team is. Havertz is doing way, way better than Trossard at least.
He's done nothing in all three matches so far and we've changed our entire system to try and shoehorn him into the side. It makes no sense
What was that heel flick, lol
VAR actually hate us if they call this off
Never in doubt
ummm... lol
? They didn't call Eddie's goal off
but I had doubts. Lots of them.
Has Arteta grown a beard?
Is there something with the pitch today? Lots of weird movement on the ball so far
How's that the fucking whistle, who blows there???
Trossard hasn't looked great, not sure why he's started ahead of Nketiah.
Havertz shoulda just taken the ball off Eddie himself
Holy shit Raul bro, I was scared
Credit to him Eddie has been great today
Rice sent it out for a corner btw
Leno give us a favour lol
This stupid experiment with us playing half our team out.of position is beyond stupid and needs to be done.
Get Gabriel back in, go to a regular back 4, play partey in the midfield, and for God's sake just keep.kai havertz off the field. We need.to stop buying players from Chelsea it has not gone well even once.
I'm willing to give Kai more time and hopefully the injuries are why he's being played so much, but ideally I'dve liked to see a starting XI with only one of Rice and Havertz at lest for the first month.
I mean, Jorginho is right there...
Bought as a back up not a starter. And he's alright still would have been fine without him though.
We're really going with Fabio.....?
If we're gonna play the blame game, Arteta is only to blame