(The not-so-temporary quite-official) Gooner Thread

You're a legend kwlap, works a treat

Was good to put up a fight against one of the big teams and not get thrashed and most of us would have probably taken 2-2 before the game. Such a shame to have got so close and not held on though. What a goal from Sanchez. Zonal marking costs us yet again. It has to be better to stay with the man than mark space surely.

Welbeck was about as expected. Ran a lot and was strong and linked up with the midfield well. But as has been his main criticism since he signed, poor finishing and lack of composure in front of goal. A top quality composed striker is passing that gift of a chance into the far corner. He goes for a fancy flick and misses it. Sad thing is probably none of our strikers score that. Giroud probably tries something similar with the outside of his left foot and Sanogo puts it straight at the keeper.

ok with a draw

Annoyed with Monreal for the first goal

Linesman great call to deny Nasri, would of sucked if he got the winner.

I can only assume it is related to either PLP or Sky.

Suspect it could be because Sky owns the rights to Arsenal TV in NZ

That's what I thought but it was available last season, so they must've only caught on this season...

No matter, this hola app thingee is the goods, very impressed

Yeah I used Hola during the World Cup cause it took Sky 6 days to connect me, so watched via English sites. Is excellent.

Arsenal TV seems to be available after 24 hours this season here. May be to do with Sky having the rights although it was available immediately last season.

So far this season it just doesn't feel like Wenger really has a proper vision for this team. Seems like he buys whoever he thinks represents good value and tries to fit them all into the team. Leads to this ridiculous situation where we have more talented attacking midfielders than any other team in Europe but every other position is basically thread bare. Now that Chambers is going to be starting at RB for a while we have no CB cover. An injury to Koscielny or Mertesacker this week and we're absolutely fucked. Can Jenkinson be recalled?

On a similar note - has there been any further news about Debuchy?

I am hoping Isaac Hayden gets a run out next week in Capital One Cup - he has been getting high praises recently playing in and captaining the reserves. Excited aboutt hat actually. Game finished 2-0 win over Villa with an Akpom brace. Zelalem had a good game from what I have read too.  

No news on Debuchy yet other than Wenger saying post-match that it looked like a "bad sprain." Hopefully not serious enough to need a reconstruction.

With Arteta fit we now have Flamini (and Coquelin) available to fill in at fullback.

Flamini in particular is very accomplished there.

http://news.arseblog.com/2014/09/report-debuchy-out-for-two-months/

But.

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I have to pass a medical exam on Monday. No fracture. Hope to be back asap!

Wilshere being a boss.

I don't see him backing up for Dortmund on ll accounts, so I'm guessing we'll see Chambers jump in, or Gibbs/Monreal to play both full back roles.

Interesting to see what he does up front who he rests. A goalless draw away would be the minimum required, ideally a win.

Mangan's thoughts on Ozil, some good points made in here;

http://www.espnfc.com/club/arsenal/359/blog/post/2...

FFS Monreal out of dortmund now.

Gibbs is back but crikey, this is indeed alarming.

Wenger said post City match that Debuchy was out against Dortmund regardless - was it suspension? So Chambers was always playing that game anyway. But yes Paul, certainly isn't a good situation. It was only two weeks since this message board was crawling with concern about the defensive transfers, and only two weeks to see that we're a bit light. We all know we have Flamini, Bellerin etc to come in if needs be, but away to chelsea in 10 days or so, it's not what anyone wanted. 

Still, for the sake of balance and to not be considered too angsty, we've just played our best game of the season and things are looking good. Let's just hope the gods of injury go easy on us. 

Also Chambers has a 'slight issue' but should be okay to play.

I hope Gibbs is ready and isn't being rushed back either!

Anyone know where I could watch the game tomorrow in Wellington?

Live on ESPN2. I'll be watching at home but not sure about in town (assuming that's where you want somewhere). Liverpool live on ESPN. Four Kings might be the best bet to have both ESPN channels going.

Ah, The Pub. They're opening at 6.30am ish, and will be showing the Arsenal game. I'm going there with one other, if any others are keen.

Edit: Misinformation. They're showing Liverpool play some team.

Don't get it, why are ESPN showing Liverpool vs Ludgorets instead of Arsenal vs Dortmund? Seems weird to me.

So all those Ludogorets fans in NZ get to watch their team play obviously.

I saw on Sky sports news today that apparently Bellerin beat Theo Walcotts club record for the 40 metre sprint. The kid must have some pace.

Where I live ESPN are showing both live at the same time. ESPN 1 and ESPN 2.

espn 2 have their 6:45 game as teams and venue TBC

any help live off sky App

Yeah, Akpom too.

Usain Bolt is quick, but can he play?

Maybe for a mid table team. He has also expressed his desire to play for Manchester United, so maybe worth a shot.

I thought (obviously incorrectly) that you were one of the more sensible Woolwich supporters. He has never expressed his desire to play for Utd. As for mid table. We will see. You guys just can't help yourselves.

My question was actually serious. Can he play? I have been in sides that have had very quick players, but they were not good footballers.

Do you live in here now Leggy?

Mr to you.

Well my apologies for not taking it seriously, it seemed like a bit of a piss take. They're decent players, yes, as far as academy players go. Bellerin was pretty good pre-season, and we might just be seeing more of him soon. 

He has said he wants to play for united. Tounge in cheek I am sure, but alas.

Link.

No problem. Guess you blokes are so used to taking the piss that you assume that everyone does.

Pretty good games las year between Ars and Klopp so here is hoping for another. 

2-0 down

At work - is it as bad as it sounds?

yes :(