LU Arsenal Brigade II

[Twizzle]

Mickey Mouse Cup here we come

gotta get past us yet

 

[WireMan]

when bendy scores 4 against liverhole, he can then stand around and not give a sh*t

What about if he scores a goal to help you get to Wembley?

 

[CC_Eagle]

gotta get past us yet

F*cking annoying having to play Spurs the day before the final.

It'll be interesting to see which tie Arsene values more.

 

[Twizzle]

...

 

[andrew057]

Some good/bad news. Fabianksi out for the season after having surgery on his shoulder. Woj #1 for the foreseeable future.

 

[CC_Eagle]

'Chesney' has impressed me, prior to the Everton game he had three consecutive clean sheets. Which is also a testament to the performances of Djourou and Koscielny.

The latter has also earned a call-up to the French national team for the first time for their friendly against Brazil.
http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2011/20110203_135748_sans-evra-avec-kocielny.html

As it stands Arsenal has 3/4 of the French backline.The inclusion of Clichy over Evra is further proof that Gael is back to his normal standards after an average 2009/2010.

 

[WireMan]

'Chesney' has impressed me, prior to the Everton game he had three consecutive clean sheets. Which is also a testament to the performances of Djourou and Koscielny.

The latter has also earned a call-up to the French national team for the first time for their friendly against Brazil.
http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2011/20110203_135748_sans-evra-avec-kocielny.html

As it stands Arsenal has 3/4 of the French backline.The inclusion of Clichy over Evra is further proof that Gael is back to his normal standards after an average 2009/2010.

Or that Evra was banned after the World cup... ;-)

You have a good defence, you don't get to second in the league without one.

The question marks around it are can they handle the more agricultural attack you get from some teams in the league?

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Evra's ban is over.

 

[andrew057]

Djourou has been a real surprise this season. Hes been substantially better than both Koscielny and Squillaci.

As mentioned Clichy has finally returned to the type of form that had him considered one of the best left backs in the world.

If Djourou can continue to improve, at 100% fitness I think Arsenal will have the best back 4 in the league.

Not to mention Woj finally being given extended time between the sticks, things are very bright for Arsenals defence.

 

[WireMan]

Djourou has been a real surprise this season. Hes been substantially better than both Koscielny and Squillaci.

As mentioned Clichy has finally returned to the type of form that had him considered one of the best left backs in the world.

If Djourou can continue to improve, at 100% fitness I think Arsenal will have the best back 4 in the league.

Not to mention Woj finally being given extended time between the sticks, things are very bright for Arsenals defence.

I don't.

 

[CC_Eagle]

Or that Evra was banned after the World cup... ;-)

You have a good defence, you don't get to second in the league without one.

The question marks around it are can they handle the more agricultural attack you get from some teams in the league?

Djourou is an integral part of Arsenal's defence. Without him, I dare say Arsenal would not be second.

The four losses this season have come against : Chelsea, Spuds, WBA and Newcastle. Out of those three, only Newcastle play 'agricultural' type football imo.

This time last season the team had already lost to Burnley and Stoke. Two teams who just about personify 'agricultural' football.

Djourou counters the lapse in height that the squad previously had, whilst Koscielny is fabulous on the ball and tackles like a machine. Incredible considering he was playing Ligue 2 two seasons ago.

Tonight's game against a Carroll-less Newcastle should be interesting.

 

[CC_Eagle]

I don't.

Maybe not the best. Chelsea and Citeh will be ahead of Arsenal on paper (when fully fit).

Any four of : Terry, Cashley Cole, Ivanovic, Alex, Luiz, Bosingwa will be hard to beat.

And then in a close second : Kolarov, Toure, Kompany, Richards, Boateng, Lescott, Zabaleta.

It's not necessarily the starting back four that is Arsenal's weaker spot, it's the distinct lack of depth. Without any signings, the defence at best looks like :

Sagna, Vermalen, Djourou, Clichy - Koscielny, Squillaci, Gibbs, Traore.

I'm pleasantly surprised that despite playing a record nine fixtures in January, with only two or three CB's, Arsenal is still in all four possible competitions.

 

[andrew057]

Any word on how Nasri is recovering.

 

[andrew057]

I don't.

You also think Evra wasnt picked for France because he was still banned, so yeah.

 

[AusKnightRKO]

Maybe not the best. Chelsea and Citeh will be ahead of Arsenal on paper (when fully fit).

Any four of : Terry, Cashley Cole, Ivanovic, Alex, Luiz, Bosingwa will be hard to beat.

And then in a close second : Kolarov, Toure, Kompany, Richards, Boateng, Lescott, Zabaleta.

It's not necessarily the starting back four that is Arsenal's weaker spot, it's the distinct lack of depth. Without any signings, the defence at best looks like :

Sagna, Vermalen, Djourou, Clichy - Koscielny, Squillaci, Gibbs, Traore.

I'm pleasantly surprised that despite playing a record nine fixtures in January, with only two or three CB's, Arsenal is still in all four possible competitions.

Ok our gunners have a decent defence but seriously atm what would you rather

Clichy, Djourou, Koscielny, Sagna

Or Evra, Vidic, Rio, Rafael..... id much rather this

 

[AusKnightRKO]

f**k f**k f**k f**k f**k.... how the f**k do you let a 4 goal lead slip with 20 mins to go against f**king newcastle.... bye bye title

 

[Jason Maher]

Chin up... we're currently getting done by f**king Wolves.

 

[Noa]

Wtf

 

[boxhead]

Have to feel sorry for Arsenal, there have been quite a few games where they have had big leads early and let it slip, i.e. against Newcastle and against Spurs.

Or....you can just sit there, point and :lol:

 

[Tom Shines]

Wow.

:lol: