It’s also tough missing our best player in Saka and our best two full backs. I’m not convinced Eze coming off was the right call. Would rather have seen Zubimendi off and Rice going deeper.
2-1 against City in isolation is probably not too bad, and given the last few weeks on poor performances it could be seen as an improvement, but in terms of the league, which we literally must win, we are only 1 point ahead of City and they have the game in hand - we come second even if we and they win all their gams to come! To win the league they have to drop points and we cannot afford to.
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I’ve got good news and bad news for you mate. Good news is we are 3 points ahead, not 1. Bad news is it’ll likely not be enough.
I live in hope.
I live in hope.
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We managed to put up more of a fight than I’d expected. Kind of like one of those Wenger “proud of the performance” days after going out of the CL. But the league is over now.
What a difference it would have made if that Eze shot had gone in. The only player we have who can make something like that out of nothing. Such a shame we haven’t had him and Odegaard on the pitch together most of the season. And perhaps if we had a striker instead of Havertz.
CL feels unlikely but it’s 3 knockout games so if you can manage to not concede, and can keep Odegaard and Eze fit and playing you never know.
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loyalgunner wrote:
I’ve got good news and bad news for you mate. Good news is we are 3 points ahead, not 1. Bad news is it’ll likely not be enough.
I live in hope.
lol, completely misread the table in my annoyance at our position.
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City win 1-0 so we are now equal on points and GD. Proper 5 match shootout now.
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God dammit, Burnley had one, maybe two jobs, not to lose, and to injure Haaland.
Failed at both!
Now it's a true test of mental resilience, both squads have the squads to win the league, leadership and management will be the difference.
Failed at both!
Now it's a true test of mental resilience, both squads have the squads to win the league, leadership and management will be the difference.
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It’s amazing what a bad month can do to morale but I barely even feel a glimmer of belief ahead of tomorrows game.
I suppose the main cause for optimism is that, despite losing to City, Arsenal at least showed up for the game. Hoping that can happen tomorrow.
I suppose the main cause for optimism is that, despite losing to City, Arsenal at least showed up for the game. Hoping that can happen tomorrow.
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That was a tough watch. Great to get the three points but how long can we go on without scoring more than one goal in a game
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I think we actually managed it quite well. We got an early goal and then didn't let them lay a glove on us. I think they had one chance in the second half but other than that I don't think they threatened us at all.
Though, I fully agree on scoring more goals bit. We could have had at least another couple if we have found the open man on transition.
But points on the board matter. We have them ATM and city don't. Now they are into the cup final, they've got two other games to arrange so it's not smooth sailing for them either.
Though, I fully agree on scoring more goals bit. We could have had at least another couple if we have found the open man on transition.
But points on the board matter. We have them ATM and city don't. Now they are into the cup final, they've got two other games to arrange so it's not smooth sailing for them either.
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at this stage of the season we did enough, Eze warned them with his left then scored with his right!
good to win, Newcastle were the toughest game in the final run home after City.
Can Everton do us any favours on Tuesday.
good to win, Newcastle were the toughest game in the final run home after City.
Can Everton do us any favours on Tuesday.
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Big result. We just haven't got enough goals and are never going to score enough for goal difference to come into it. All we can do is win the games to put the pressure on and hope they slip up once.
Lovely goal. Eze is really the only player we have who can produce something from not much and just take a good shot from the edge of the box. Would go as far as saying it's all over if he's out. Just can't see any way a goal comes without him being somehow involved.
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Big result. We just haven't got enough goals and are never going to score enough for goal difference to come into it. All we can do is win the games to put the pressure on and hope they slip up once.
Lovely goal. Eze is really the only player we have who can produce something from not much and just take a good shot from the edge of the box. Would go as far as saying it's all over if he's out. Just can't see any way a goal comes without him being somehow involved.
and yet there is only one goal in the goal difference category. We are +38 and City are +37. Whoever blinks first and drop points in the next month of fixtures loses the title.
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Ultimately they are likely win their games by 2 or 3 while ours will probably all be as stressful as this morning was. If it comes down to goal difference we probably won't win. We need them to slip and draw a game.
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I’m hoping having Saka back can help us unlock defences. He brings the spark more often than not.
As people have said, goal difference could kill us. Our tactics need to extend beyond just winning as it’s not enough. Reckless though it sounds, we’ll need to take some calculated risks.
As people have said, goal difference could kill us. Our tactics need to extend beyond just winning as it’s not enough. Reckless though it sounds, we’ll need to take some calculated risks.
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I know the perception is Man City batter teams but they only managed a 1-0 against all but relegated Burnley. The PL has become increasingly difficult to smash teams in as the floor has risen. It’s a big fortnight for us, if we handle it well we are 6 points clear at the top and into the CL final. Lads have got the first 3 points, bring on Wednesday.
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Big game tonight for the men’s but it’s worth noting the ladies are on for a good season. They’re 2-1 up in the CL semi, and if they win their 3 games in hand will be 2nd behind city by 2 points with 2 games left to play. Both men’s and women’s team going deep in both competitions is something we should all be proud of!
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Totally agrree. I caught some of the womens CL game, just the opposite of the men ay. They are highly fluid and a little bit chaotic, buts it's working for them. Hope they can continue to push on for the rest of the season.
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Superb first half. Totally in control and deservedly in front.
Would absolutely kill for a lead to take back to the Emirates.
Would absolutely kill for a lead to take back to the Emirates.
Three for me, and two for them.
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30mins into the second half and I'm not sure we've come out of the sheds yet from half time. Looking very passive. This is the exact opposite way to play.
Also, I love Jesus and think he's done well for us but he is rarely what we need anymore. An upgrade in his spot is needed in the summer.
Also, I love Jesus and think he's done well for us but he is rarely what we need anymore. An upgrade in his spot is needed in the summer.
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Ooooph VAR not going in our favour tonight. It’s so annoying the different thresholds in Europe for hand balls. Didn’t see how the penalty overturned was a clear and obvious error too…
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Not bad to take that result home.
Pen should never be overturned. Not clear and obvious.
Pen should never be overturned. Not clear and obvious.
Three for me, and two for them.
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1-1 away, is ok.
We head home for the Hammers on Monday the AM on Wednesday, might see some rotation for the Hammers game.
We head home for the Hammers on Monday the AM on Wednesday, might see some rotation for the Hammers game.
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It obviously doesn’t count and was “boring” and “not real” football or whatever because we didn’t concede 5 goals. Would have taken 1-1 away before hand so still all to play for. Next week will no doubt be tense and stressful and this one was probably always going all the way to penalties. Can’t complain with being level after the away leg.
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theprof wrote:
1-1 away, is ok.
We head home for the Hammers on Monday the AM on Wednesday, might see some rotation for the Hammers game.
I think you put something funky in your coffee, it’s Fulham at home Saturday night so your Sunday morning no?! Would indeed enjoy some rotation either way. Perhaps a start for Mosquera, MLS, Eze, Trossard, Jesus, and Norgaard…
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brumbys wrote:theprof wrote:I think you point something funky in your coffee, it’s Fulham at home Saturday night so your Sunday morning no?! Would indeed enjoy some rotation either way. Perhaps a start for Mosquera, MLS, Eze, Trossard, Jesus, and Norgaard…
1-1 away, is ok.
We head home for the Hammers on Monday the AM on Wednesday, might see some rotation for the Hammers game.
so it is, Hammers are the game after the second leg - my bad.
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Lads I thought it would be worth mentioning it's now May. The horrible month that is April under Arteta is over. It's done.
Let's go and get these two trophies.
Let's go and get these two trophies.
Three for me, and two for them.
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yeah lets finish strong!
2 trophies to win and then we can sit back and enjoy MC115 getting docked points in the off season and saving Spurs as the get relegated instead.
2 trophies to win and then we can sit back and enjoy MC115 getting docked points in the off season and saving Spurs as the get relegated instead.
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So much on the line tomorrow morning. ‘Just’ a win isn’t enough. We really need goals. Arteta has to get them to do something different as his game plan seems to have been found out. I can barely watch, but we definitely have the quality to make it happen.
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That was much better. 3 points, 3 goals and no new injuries.
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That was the best match Gyokeres has had for us. No surprise it came from Saka and Trossard outside him and Eze in the hole. Would love to see that again against Athletico. Hopefully 5 more games to go - let’s fucking do this.
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Couldn't agree more.
This will be our final midweek match of the season, City have several still to come.
We don't have to leave London again barring a potential European final at the very end of the month.
Just fucking go for it now. Throw all our creative players on together and just impose ourselves on teams from kick off. Don't leave anything to chance or fine margins anymore.
COYG.
This will be our final midweek match of the season, City have several still to come.
We don't have to leave London again barring a potential European final at the very end of the month.
Just fucking go for it now. Throw all our creative players on together and just impose ourselves on teams from kick off. Don't leave anything to chance or fine margins anymore.
COYG.
Three for me, and two for them.
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much much better, 3-0, srtong across the park. Gyokeres scoring at the right time of the season!
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Big result. A few goals were so desperately needed. Would have been lovely to get 1 or 2 more but this scoreline still feels more than we could have reasonably expected. I always prefer points in the board to assumed points so it at least puts more pressure on Man City's games with there being no margin for error for them.
The Bournemouth and Wolves games feel so annoying when we could have been just about home now.
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Great performance. Unrecognisable from April. And how good is Califiori?
I’d rather points in the bank than games in hand. Just keep working on that goal difference as you feel City are more capable of the odd 6-0 thrashing than we are.
I’d rather points in the bank than games in hand. Just keep working on that goal difference as you feel City are more capable of the odd 6-0 thrashing than we are.
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Really enjoy MLS in the midfield today as well. Definitely has a future there
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I think West Ham will definitely be the toughest game. They're fighting for their lives.
Burnley are done.
Palace will have a European final to prepare for three days later. They'll put the red carpet out for us if need be. They won't care at all.
If Everton get something off City, even more so if they actually beat them, then West Ham basically becomes a free hit.
Burnley are done.
Palace will have a European final to prepare for three days later. They'll put the red carpet out for us if need be. They won't care at all.
If Everton get something off City, even more so if they actually beat them, then West Ham basically becomes a free hit.
Three for me, and two for them.
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