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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Arsenal up to 3-0 now! Keep it up!

    How has Mkyt been doing?

    Two assists – now to Aubameyang who makes it 4-0!

    I would be lying to say that I am happy he is doing well, though I liked him at United it just was a bad fit, if given no defensive duty he should flourish.
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    Arsenal up to 3-0 now! Keep it up!

    How has Mkyt been doing?

    Two assists – now to Aubameyang who makes it 4-0!

    I would be lying to say that I am happy he is doing well, though I liked him at United it just was a bad fit, if given no defensive duty he should flourish.

    Had a great first half, but the second half has been poor from Arsenal. Everton has even got a goal now.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,109
    Arsenal up to 3-0 now! Keep it up!

    How has Mkyt been doing?

    Two assists – now to Aubameyang who makes it 4-0!

    I would be lying to say that I am happy he is doing well, though I liked him at United it just was a bad fit, if given no defensive duty he should flourish.

    Had a great first half, but the second half has been poor from Arsenal. Everton has even got a goal now.

    Not watching the game though Everton really have a poor record against your guys, you will probably score again.
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    Arsenal up to 3-0 now! Keep it up!

    How has Mkyt been doing?

    Two assists – now to Aubameyang who makes it 4-0!

    I would be lying to say that I am happy he is doing well, though I liked him at United it just was a bad fit, if given no defensive duty he should flourish.

    Had a great first half, but the second half has been poor from Arsenal. Everton has even got a goal now.

    Not watching the game though Everton really have a poor record against your guys, you will probably score again.

    And Arsenal did! Mkhitaryan made his third assist, with Ramsey scoring his third of the evening! Lovely stuff going forward, not so good at the back. Čech went out with an injury; hope it isn't bad.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,109
    Arsenal up to 3-0 now! Keep it up!

    How has Mkyt been doing?

    Two assists – now to Aubameyang who makes it 4-0!

    I would be lying to say that I am happy he is doing well, though I liked him at United it just was a bad fit, if given no defensive duty he should flourish.

    Had a great first half, but the second half has been poor from Arsenal. Everton has even got a goal now.

    Not watching the game though Everton really have a poor record against your guys, you will probably score again.

    And Arsenal did! Mkhitaryan made his third assist, with Ramsey scoring his third of the evening! Lovely stuff going forward, not so good at the back. Čech went out with an injury; hope it isn't bad.

    Mykt had a great start to the season regarding assists, despite his dip he must be high up in the chart.

    I saw some Gunners fans on one of the Football channels on Youtube claiming Cech is past it?
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    I only hope he can keep up his assist ability throughout the rest of the season. He linked up nicely with everyone today – not only Aubameyang. Will be interesting to see how Wenger looks to set up the team from week to week. Ramsey was brilliant with his three goals, but I would think Wilshere will get game time, as well as Lacazette. Perhaps he'll play both Lacazette and Aubameyang in some games, too.

    Is Čech past it? I don't know. The last few games haven't been good (one could argue that goes for several games this season), but you can't only put the blame on him alone. It's not like the defence is doing him many favours, either. Discussed Wojciech Szczęsny with a friend of mine today (he's an Arsenal fan as well). Looking at the Arsenal team, one would think he'd go straight into the starting eleven. Instead they let him go to Juventus, where he''ll be the replacement for Gianluigi Buffon. From what I've read, he didn't want to leave Arsenal, either.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,109
    I only hope he can keep up his assist ability throughout the rest of the season. He linked up nicely with everyone today – not only Aubameyang. Will be interesting to see how Wenger looks to set up the team from week to week. Ramsey was brilliant with his three goals, but I would think Wilshere will get game time, as well as Lacazette. Perhaps he'll play both Lacazette and Aubameyang in some games, too.

    Is Čech past it? I don't know. The last few games haven't been good (one could argue that goes for several games this season), but you can't only put the blame on him alone. It's not like the defence is doing him many favours, either. Discussed Wojciech Szczęsny with a friend of mine today (he's an Arsenal fan as well). Looking at the Arsenal team, one would think he'd go straight into the starting eleven. Instead they let him go to Juventus, where he''ll be the replacement for Gianluigi Buffon. From what I've read, he didn't want to leave Arsenal, either.

    Just watched the Arsenal highlights Mkyt looked good, a new attack freshens things up though as a pundit said on Match of the Day, away form for Arsenal is an issue.

    To be honest maybe not including City most of the top teams have to improve and all have weaknesses. Uniteds midfield is a concern for me.
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    I only hope he can keep up his assist ability throughout the rest of the season. He linked up nicely with everyone today – not only Aubameyang. Will be interesting to see how Wenger looks to set up the team from week to week. Ramsey was brilliant with his three goals, but I would think Wilshere will get game time, as well as Lacazette. Perhaps he'll play both Lacazette and Aubameyang in some games, too.

    Is Čech past it? I don't know. The last few games haven't been good (one could argue that goes for several games this season), but you can't only put the blame on him alone. It's not like the defence is doing him many favours, either. Discussed Wojciech Szczęsny with a friend of mine today (he's an Arsenal fan as well). Looking at the Arsenal team, one would think he'd go straight into the starting eleven. Instead they let him go to Juventus, where he''ll be the replacement for Gianluigi Buffon. From what I've read, he didn't want to leave Arsenal, either.

    Just watched the Arsenal highlights Mkyt looked good, a new attack freshens things up though as a pundit said on Match of the Day, away form for Arsenal is an issue.

    To be honest maybe not including City most of the top teams have to improve and all have weaknesses. Uniteds midfield is a concern for me.

    The away form is a serious issue for Arsenal. Top four (and EL) is all to play for, and away form is crucial to manage that. Sp*rs away and City at home is up next. Need positive results there to have any chance.

    The United midfield have looked out of form, at least the last few games. Got results today, but they didn't look like title contenders.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,109
    I only hope he can keep up his assist ability throughout the rest of the season. He linked up nicely with everyone today – not only Aubameyang. Will be interesting to see how Wenger looks to set up the team from week to week. Ramsey was brilliant with his three goals, but I would think Wilshere will get game time, as well as Lacazette. Perhaps he'll play both Lacazette and Aubameyang in some games, too.

    Is Čech past it? I don't know. The last few games haven't been good (one could argue that goes for several games this season), but you can't only put the blame on him alone. It's not like the defence is doing him many favours, either. Discussed Wojciech Szczęsny with a friend of mine today (he's an Arsenal fan as well). Looking at the Arsenal team, one would think he'd go straight into the starting eleven. Instead they let him go to Juventus, where he''ll be the replacement for Gianluigi Buffon. From what I've read, he didn't want to leave Arsenal, either.

    Just watched the Arsenal highlights Mkyt looked good, a new attack freshens things up though as a pundit said on Match of the Day, away form for Arsenal is an issue.

    To be honest maybe not including City most of the top teams have to improve and all have weaknesses. Uniteds midfield is a concern for me.

    The away form is a serious issue for Arsenal. Top four (and EL) is all to play for, and away form is crucial to manage that. Sp*rs away and City at home is up next. Need positive results there to have any chance.

    The United midfield have looked out of form, at least the last few games. Got results today, but they didn't look like title contenders.

    Two tough games I hope you take points in both games ;)

    In the big games I think United should play a midfield three with Pogba on the left in a more advanced position, I was not suprised we lost against Spurs the way we set up. I back Jose though his tactics have not been good against other top sides so far...
  • edited February 2018 Posts: 17,756
    I only hope he can keep up his assist ability throughout the rest of the season. He linked up nicely with everyone today – not only Aubameyang. Will be interesting to see how Wenger looks to set up the team from week to week. Ramsey was brilliant with his three goals, but I would think Wilshere will get game time, as well as Lacazette. Perhaps he'll play both Lacazette and Aubameyang in some games, too.

    Is Čech past it? I don't know. The last few games haven't been good (one could argue that goes for several games this season), but you can't only put the blame on him alone. It's not like the defence is doing him many favours, either. Discussed Wojciech Szczęsny with a friend of mine today (he's an Arsenal fan as well). Looking at the Arsenal team, one would think he'd go straight into the starting eleven. Instead they let him go to Juventus, where he''ll be the replacement for Gianluigi Buffon. From what I've read, he didn't want to leave Arsenal, either.

    Just watched the Arsenal highlights Mkyt looked good, a new attack freshens things up though as a pundit said on Match of the Day, away form for Arsenal is an issue.

    To be honest maybe not including City most of the top teams have to improve and all have weaknesses. Uniteds midfield is a concern for me.

    The away form is a serious issue for Arsenal. Top four (and EL) is all to play for, and away form is crucial to manage that. Sp*rs away and City at home is up next. Need positive results there to have any chance.

    The United midfield have looked out of form, at least the last few games. Got results today, but they didn't look like title contenders.

    Two tough games I hope you take points in both games ;)

    In the big games I think United should play a midfield three with Pogba on the left in a more advanced position, I was not suprised we lost against Spurs the way we set up. I back Jose though his tactics have not been good against other top sides so far...

    Always preferred watching Pogba in a advanced role, too. He's always able to create something then. Do you think they've manage to fit Sánchez in?
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,109
    I only hope he can keep up his assist ability throughout the rest of the season. He linked up nicely with everyone today – not only Aubameyang. Will be interesting to see how Wenger looks to set up the team from week to week. Ramsey was brilliant with his three goals, but I would think Wilshere will get game time, as well as Lacazette. Perhaps he'll play both Lacazette and Aubameyang in some games, too.

    Is Čech past it? I don't know. The last few games haven't been good (one could argue that goes for several games this season), but you can't only put the blame on him alone. It's not like the defence is doing him many favours, either. Discussed Wojciech Szczęsny with a friend of mine today (he's an Arsenal fan as well). Looking at the Arsenal team, one would think he'd go straight into the starting eleven. Instead they let him go to Juventus, where he''ll be the replacement for Gianluigi Buffon. From what I've read, he didn't want to leave Arsenal, either.

    Just watched the Arsenal highlights Mkyt looked good, a new attack freshens things up though as a pundit said on Match of the Day, away form for Arsenal is an issue.

    To be honest maybe not including City most of the top teams have to improve and all have weaknesses. Uniteds midfield is a concern for me.

    The away form is a serious issue for Arsenal. Top four (and EL) is all to play for, and away form is crucial to manage that. Sp*rs away and City at home is up next. Need positive results there to have any chance.

    The United midfield have looked out of form, at least the last few games. Got results today, but they didn't look like title contenders.

    Two tough games I hope you take points in both games ;)

    In the big games I think United should play a midfield three with Pogba on the left in a more advanced position, I was not suprised we lost against Spurs the way we set up. I back Jose though his tactics have not been good against other top sides so far...

    Always preferred watching Pogba in a advanced role, too. He's always able to create something then. Do you think they've manage to fit Sánchez in?

    There is a problem I think... Well a potential problem as we have three good attackers who's best position is on the left Sanchez, Martial and Rashford. Rashford is out of form though can play on the right though Martial is not as Lethal on the right. You don't turn down a player like Sanchez though we did not need a left sided attacker. It's going to be a problem Jose is going to have to solve.
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    There is a problem I think... Well a potential problem as we have three good attackers who's best position is on the left Sanchez, Martial and Rashford. Rashford is out of form though can play on the right though Martial is not as Lethal on the right. You don't turn down a player like Sanchez though we did not need a left sided attacker. It's going to be a problem Jose is going to have to solve.

    Indeed. Martial has had been in good form too, hasn't he? Not counting the Sp*rs game, of course.

    __________
    OptaJoe had some interesting stats from the games yesterday:


    Clearly Huddersfield targeted Sánchez. Wouldn't be surprised if other teams try to do the same.



    I'm just going to enjoy these for a while. Need some positives with Arsenal, too!
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    The way I see it, Sanchez' natural position in United is central, behind the striker. José wants his wide players to cover a lot of defensive ground. The problem with that is that it might restrict Pogba to a more defensive role.

    Pogba is a bit of a mistery. His strength is supposed to be his versatile skillset. On paper he is a complete midfielder in one. Yet he seems peculiarly restricted. He has been tested in a variety of roles both for United and France, both as a more deep lying player and as a more free, attacking midfielder in the middle of a 4-2-3-1. He should have the skillset to excell in both roles. Yet he looks oddly uncomfortable. His ideal position looks to be as the most attacking in a three man midfield. But it is very restrictive to force a team to play with a certain formation in order to get the most out of one player. Versatility and fluidity should be the benifit from having a 'complete' player as Pogba. Yet it strangely seems to work the other way around...
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    To accommodate Martial I agree a central position for Sanchez as a number 10 is a logical option, I just hope Jose manages Martial well as he comes across as a confidence player.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    @barryt007 Arsenal still haven't spend much this transfer window!
    Edit: corrected to £7m.


    Would think they could have pulled some money for a defender out with £7m spent.

    That's more than us FFS.

    We're £71 in credit. Even Mike Ashley jealous of that kind of transfer business.

    Would have thought, with all that money, Liverpool would have done more in the last days of the transfer window.

    Would you? You clearly haven't studied FSG's modus op surprise Arsenal didn't get a defender, either. Aubameyang & Co need to score some goals to weight up for the goals Arsenal will concede the rest of the season.

    Re. Ashley: Do you guys think Newcastle can be happy with their transfer window? Got Slimani last night, but still.


    Will be interesting to see Sørloth at Crystal Palace! Reports tell that this might be the most expensive transfer of a Norwegian player to the PL. He'll get the nr. 9 shirt, according to Palace's Twitter account. Here's hoping he'll score some goals against Sp*rs later this month! :D

    Also confirmed today, Alexander Søderlund returns to Rosenborg after a spell at St. Etienne. Having him and Lord Bendtner up front makes Rosenborg well prepared for the season ahead! [/quote]
    There is a problem I think... Well a potential problem as we have three good attackers who's best position is on the left Sanchez, Martial and Rashford. Rashford is out of form though can play on the right though Martial is not as Lethal on the right. You don't turn down a player like Sanchez though we did not need a left sided attacker. It's going to be a problem Jose is going to have to solve.

    Indeed. Martial has had been in good form too, hasn't he? Not counting the Sp*rs game, of course.

    __________
    OptaJoe had some interesting stats from the games yesterday:


    Clearly Huddersfield targeted Sánchez. Wouldn't be surprised if other teams try to do the same.



    I'm just going to enjoy these for a while. Need some positives with Arsenal, too!

    Those are positives are they? Talk about thin gruel.

    Stick them Twitter quotes in the trophy cabinet and sign Arsene up for another 5 years.
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    @barryt007 Arsenal still haven't spend much this transfer window!
    Edit: corrected to £7m.


    Would think they could have pulled some money for a defender out with £7m spent.

    That's more than us FFS.

    We're £71 in credit. Even Mike Ashley jealous of that kind of transfer business.

    Would have thought, with all that money, Liverpool would have done more in the last days of the transfer window.

    Would you? You clearly haven't studied FSG's modus op surprise Arsenal didn't get a defender, either. Aubameyang & Co need to score some goals to weight up for the goals Arsenal will concede the rest of the season.

    Re. Ashley: Do you guys think Newcastle can be happy with their transfer window? Got Slimani last night, but still.


    Will be interesting to see Sørloth at Crystal Palace! Reports tell that this might be the most expensive transfer of a Norwegian player to the PL. He'll get the nr. 9 shirt, according to Palace's Twitter account. Here's hoping he'll score some goals against Sp*rs later this month! :D

    Also confirmed today, Alexander Søderlund returns to Rosenborg after a spell at St. Etienne. Having him and Lord Bendtner up front makes Rosenborg well prepared for the season ahead!
    There is a problem I think... Well a potential problem as we have three good attackers who's best position is on the left Sanchez, Martial and Rashford. Rashford is out of form though can play on the right though Martial is not as Lethal on the right. You don't turn down a player like Sanchez though we did not need a left sided attacker. It's going to be a problem Jose is going to have to solve.

    Indeed. Martial has had been in good form too, hasn't he? Not counting the Sp*rs game, of course.

    __________
    OptaJoe had some interesting stats from the games yesterday:


    Clearly Huddersfield targeted Sánchez. Wouldn't be surprised if other teams try to do the same.



    I'm just going to enjoy these for a while. Need some positives with Arsenal, too!

    Those are positives are they? Talk about thin gruel.

    Stick them Twitter quotes in the trophy cabinet and sign Arsene up for another 5 years. [/quote][/quote]


    At this point you take whatever you can get!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Feet up watching Liverpool Spurs I think It will be a goal fest
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Shocking back pass
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    Many chances both ways between Crystal Palace-Newcastle, but only 1-1 in the end. Was hoping Sørloth could get minutes today, but it didn't happen. Coming from an out of season FC Midtjylland, that was'nt so surprising, though.

    Liverpool up 1-0 against Sp*rs, with Salah making the goal. My captain in Fantasy this week!
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    And @001 shoots his load 2 mins in.

    No need to panic Spurs. Remember with Karius in goal we effectively start the match 3 goals down so now we only need 2 more for a point.
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    And @001 shoots his load 2 mins in.

    No need to panic Spurs. Remember with Karius in goal we effectively start the match 3 goals down so now we only need 2 more for a point.

    It's like watching Arsenal go up with four goals yesterday, and still be nervous about a draw…
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Spurs never get anything at Anfield, commentary on SKY touched on it, Spurs generally not mentally strong enough. Uniteds draw at Anfield was never a bad result
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Salah is a good player, Chelsea sure have let some quality leave Salah, Lukaku and De Bruyne to name a few.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    Dele Alli is such a diving twat.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Liverpool high pressing game catches up with them, though I think they will see this game out.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    I'll get my coat
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    As usual our legs have gone on 65 mins. Only one winner from here.
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    Dele Alli is such a diving twat.

    And gets the deserved yellow. Aaaaand it's 1-1. Lost two Fantasy points there!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    If Liverpool hit three or four which they are capable of they have a chance of winning, I hate agreeing with press and pundits though Liverpool can't manage games under Klopp.
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