Administrator Stan 18,425 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted September 23, 2018 Lacazette has to shoot first time there. Decides to take an extra touch unnecessarily there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,679 Posted September 23, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted September 23, 2018 Arsenal are there for the taking here. I expect them to be better after half time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaaay AFC 357 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Another terrible fist half from us once again, luckily we haven't been punished but we need to be so much quicker out the blocks. I expect a lot more in the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,829 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Pretty even game so far, in my opinion. Both sides look like potential 6th placers. Problem for Arsenal is that home advantage isn't really a big advantage for them anymore. No one fears going to the Emirates. It's usually a pretty eerie, sleepy and quiet atmosphere. And it's quite detrimental to the side because that seems to transmit on the pitch. And I think as a result, Everton fancy it. I wouldn't be surprised to see them nick it. But they are short of a bit of quality. Some great situations squandered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,679 Posted September 23, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted September 23, 2018 Looking back, Cech made a great save from Calvert-Lewin right at the start, still Dominic should have done better. Also Gueye took a big risk with that little tug on Lacazette. Everything is a penalty these days so lucky Lacazette stayed on his feet to be honest. Really like the look of Richarlison again. A total rough diamond but a really high ceiling for his ability, I'm looking forward to see how he comes on this season because he already looks our biggest threat week in week out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Arsenal aren’t that good, are they? I know it’s early days in Emery’s tenure but they’re just a bit...I dunno...bland, really. Everton are in a similar boat but do look the better team here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,425 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted September 23, 2018 Everton are becoming seriously frustrating with how they're getting in good positions after stealing the ball in Arsenal's half but doing fuck all with it. They'll rue not making the most of those good positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,679 Posted September 23, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted September 23, 2018 Classic us. Batter them for 10 minutes but no quality in the final third then get done by a worldy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,425 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted September 23, 2018 And there you go. What a goal by Lacazette. Sumptuously curled past Pickford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,425 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted September 23, 2018 Is this the floodgates opening? 2-0 as Aubameyang scores. Ramsey looked to have fucked up the cross from Ozil but Aubameyang was there to back up, albeit clearly offside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,310 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Not a deserved lead but a great finish from Lacazette. Before that, Cech was probably our best player... 2-0 Aubameyang. Everton emptied their whole defence chasing a quick equaliser, very Arsenal like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,919 Posted September 23, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted September 23, 2018 What a mess of a goal that 2nd is. Kenny plays them all onside initially but how the linesman cannot see Aubameyang's off there I've no idea. Complete shambles of a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,679 Posted September 23, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted September 23, 2018 2-0 but clearly offside. Can't wait for all of these decisions to level out later in the season. We'll be having parties aplenty. Our own fault though. Fucking hell Zouma. Dont get why manager after manager keeps not playing Holgate when he's at least no worse than our other centre halves and has the most excuse to make mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...Dan 758 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 How did we fuck that chance up? Ozil had all the time in the world. It ended in a goal, but it should've been ruled out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,310 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 It was obviously offside but it makes up for us not getting a penalty. Shit decisions evened each other out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Not watched much of Arsenal or Everton tbh, do Everton just capitulate when they concede a goal? From being the better team to folding very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,679 Posted September 23, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted September 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, 6666 said: It was obviously offside but it makes up for us not getting a penalty. Shit decisions evened each other out. Not sure the penalty was quite as nailed on as that offside but I have to bear in mind that any contact in the box is an instant penalty these days so maybe you're correct. Not a fan of managers who leave it until 70 minutes to make a change when you're two down. Bernard and Tosun should have been on 10 minutes ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,679 Posted September 23, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted September 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Smiley Culture said: Not watched much of Arsenal or Everton tbh, do Everton just capitulate when they concede a goal? From being the better team to folding very quickly. I'd say about 70% of the time yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,425 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 minute ago, RandoEFC said: Not sure the penalty was quite as nailed on as that offside but I have to bear in mind that any contact in the box is an instant penalty these days so maybe you're correct. Not a fan of managers who leave it until 70 minutes to make a change when you're two down. Bernard and Tosun should have been on 10 minutes ago. I wonder if he meant the 'hand-ball', as opposed to the pull on Lacazette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,679 Posted September 23, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted September 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Stan said: I wonder if he meant the 'hand-ball', as opposed to the pull on Lacazette. In that case I disagree more. That would have been a mad penalty but again, seen those given too because football is more of a soap opera than a sport these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,425 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 minute ago, RandoEFC said: In that case I disagree more. That would have been a mad penalty but again, seen those given too because football is more of a soap opera than a sport these days. Agreed. I don't think either were penalties for what it's worth. So I don't see how it 'evens' up the fact that Arsenal can get away with a clear offside goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,679 Posted September 23, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted September 23, 2018 Disappointing result for us again, but nothing like the shit show of last week. We could have taken three points today but for the total lack of composure and quality in the final third. Have to say though Cech was probably man of the match today in the absence of a standout performer from either side. We did a lot of things well that if we can replicate them and keep our heads when we create half chances like we did today there will be no problems going forward. Should be looking for a positive result against Southampton in the week ahead of at least our next three league games giving us the chance to get back on track. Finally, we can get bashed all day for spending loads of money on one or two players to achieve nothing but the fact that the most catchable team in that top six Arsenal can put in an average performance like that but get bailed out by £50m Lacazette, £40m Ozil or £60m Aubameyang twatting in a screamer out of nothing just goes to show how much of an uphill task it is for us to consistently get anywhere near them. Like I said last week, it's a long road ahead and hopefully our fans continue to back the manager despite the inevitable early bumps in the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaaay AFC 357 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 5 wins in a row and now 4 in a row in the league. Another shocking first half performance followed up by a much better second. First goal was a super finish from Lacazette, but very lucky with the second. Everton may feel hard done by especially with Aubameyang's goal, but they only have themselves to blame for not getting anything from the game. Overall a solid win and finally a clean sheet. Worrying performances from Ozil and Ramsey today though. Ramsey was much better in the second half and did pick-up two assists but I have been a little disappointed with him this season. Obviously it's a difficult situation for him on where he stands on his future, but I do still expect more from him. Ozil on the other hand just dropped a straight clanger, genuinely doesn't look like he gives a shit. He had a difficult summer, but he has to move on and start playing to what he's paid here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Very lucky to get away with that and Everton missed a chance to win because they should’ve been out of sight in the first half. Thankfully Čech was on song for us this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Very lucky to get away with that and Everton missed a chance to win because they should’ve been out of sight in the first half. Thankfully Čech was on song for us this afternoon. You and @Panna King having a beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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