Who are you and what have you done with the real @mpickard2087It really was a game of two halves. The first half had a real end of season feel to it, very open and end to end, plus a few errors and silly moments, as both teams strolled about playing a bit of football but with far too much time and space afforded to them. If it had carried on like that it would have been down to who could outgun the other and be more clinical with the chances that came their way.
We made a conscious effort to tighten up in the second half, dropped back in to a medium-low block and tried to play on the counter. Defence was very solid apart from a couple of moments and though it took us 20-25 mins to get comfortable playing this way we eventually managed to find the opportunities for the counter attack into space and to create chances and looked the more threatening team as the game got into the final stages. The goal might have been from a set piece but was just reward for the disciplined and professional second half performance.
The centre backs and keeper were the solid rock that the win was built on. And Son, Moura, Kane were much better in that last portion of the game in managing to work hard plus create counter opportunities.
Never let an agenda get in the way of an honest opinion!! Worst of the day? Wind your neck in. Did you watch Aurier?He was fucking atrocious.
Anyone remember the last time we scored from a corner?
West Ham last monthI think it was against Wolves, Jan scoring a winner at the end of the match.
West Ham last month
Lloris made yet another important save at an important time.
Aurier didn’t mess up defensively, got into great positions going forward, but failed to execute his deliveries.
Sanchez was solid and used his pace well.
Alderweireld was solid and passed out well. Great headed winner.
Davies was solid and passed out well.
Sissoko carried the ball up the pitch well but lacked a final ball.
Lo Celso was overall good, though flitted out of the game occasionally.
Winks was ok but also flitted out of the game too often.
Lucas was tenacious and determined, bossing Bellerin all game and dragging his markets all over the place. Passing was very on point.
Kane came alive well in the final third and but for some great goalkeeping would’ve had at least one goal. Couple of delightful lay offs too
Son was sharp on Arsenal’s mistake before finishing beautifully for his goal, and took a lovely corner for the winner. Wish he’d squared to Kane at the end though. MoTM for the output and general liveliness.
Bergwijn got booked, Skipp had a very positive cameo, Lamela at up seconds.
Overall I’m happy. It’s not superb football but the Auba chances v Lloris and the crossbar aside, I can’t think that we were ever out of control of the flow (even if we ceded possession) while we created enough to score twice as many if we’d had better decisions.
I was annoyed with him at the time but 99/100 that mistake doesn’t get punished by an unstoppable rocket goal of the season contender.Mate Aurier did mess up defensively..it was his donkey touch that led to Lacezzete lashing it in...
He made another hash somewhere as well .
Just one other hash lol?Mate Aurier did mess up defensively..it was his donkey touch that led to Lacezzete lashing it in...
He made another hash somewhere as well .