S-Clarke

Watching teams like Watford and Palace in the FA Cup, it makes me realise what an almighty chance we had over the last 3 seasons. Namely one season in particular. Cheers Poch.

And De Bruyne...and Betrand......he's dropped a couple of clangers there, it has to be said.

I would Imagine Utd, City and Chelsea will be going for 'names'. They need big windows by buying proven CL/International players. Guys like Marquinous (sp), Ramos, Laporte, Stones etc. I 'think' Liverpool have already wrapped up the free transfer of Schalke cb Matip (very good player). Virgil is totally immense though and as the seasons go on he will attract interest, but I'd like to think we're safe for a season or 2 yet!

It was a terrific first half, we really should have been out of sight. There was always going to be a stoke reaction, ultimately it did get them a goal, but we re-organised ourselves and reverted to the first half style again. It was a very composed and confident away performance and for the most part we kept them at arms length. A huge game to win in for what our goals are this season. That red card - what the actual ****? Centre forwards/defenders make those sort of ''challenges'' 100 times a game, how in gods name is that a foul, let alone a straight red for christ sake?

Bump.

This result is of no surprise really. Not entirely sure why the media went all gushy over Utd after they'd beaten Shrewsbury and FCM comprehensively, not exactly the strongest of tests. They're still ****.

The quality in this league this year is absolutely diabolical. This WBA v Utd game sums it all up.

Not sure how you can label that at the manager, some of them have been ref clangers and other's have been players just losing their heads. (Mane and Wanyama spring to mind)

I thought Tadic's shot, in the centre of the box, was a poor finish to be honest. He made himself a bit of time and should have gone either side - but sent it straight at the keeper.

I loved Toby, he's a stunning player. Would imagine he'll be in the team of the season this year, easily one of the best - if not the best - defenders. VVD ahead of Lovren though. VVD is still a little rough around the edges, but his attributes are scary. He's quick, strong, powerful, technically gifted, amazing touch, great heading and reading of the game. He's definitely going to be an elite level centre back for years to come, won't be long until the big boys come calling.

We've hit another one of those proverbial brick walls. Not dominating games, poor possession, lack of movement in the final third. It's been such a **** season quality wise across the board, not just for us. The title will probably be won with 70 odd points this year, which says all you need to know about the quality.

Don't even try to justify your mental views from over a year ago....they were mentally wrong then, and they still are now.

What's happened to Juanmi by the way? is he injured, or have we just given up on him?

Mane, Long. They can when they feel like it. Our problem is midfield, no real control in there (clasie looks like he is starting to grab it though) and a lack of a creative influence in that area to feed the 3 we play.

Austin, Long, Mane. Pelle, Tadic, Mane.......Cedric and Bertrand attacking full backs. There's plenty of attacking and creative players on show. Our problem tonight came from midfield, no one controlling the game or retaning the ball - so the attacking players never really got into it. One day JWP will become a consistent player.

Well, I can think of a lot more worse teams to support. It's a bit of a nothing season, but we're due one of those!

BT could only find one highlight for us, I'm surprised they even found that. My highlight was the FT whistle.

No one is miserable, but that was utter trash heap crap tonight. No other way to paint it up.

Stoke, Everton, Pool, Watford, Liverpool down to 12th have games in hand on us and are all within 2 pts. Can't see our top half stay being long lived.

That was a complete and utter shambolic mess. No more needs to be said.

I wonder if there will be a minutes silence on Wednesday night now?

To be fair, it was a really good save. But he still hasn't achieved anything in a Liverpool shirt. Time is running out.

Take into consideration that he's being coached by Wenger though. He needs to move for the sake of his career, Wenger is ruining him.

Always_SFC really doesn't help himself sometimes.

If Arsenal don't win the league this year, then Wenger should just fall on his sword. No excuses what so ever, as always when the pressure is on they crumble. They're a team full of mentality fragile foreigners.