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Darn. I just watched and it was 1-0.
Good for Bayern and Robben. Diving cunts.
Good for Bayern and Robben. Diving cunts.
zitothebrave
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Missed the match. A real clinic by Real. Bayern was not even close to their top form. Bayern needs to improve their central defense. Maybe they'll go scoop up Hummels. Though apparently Man U is the number 1 candidate for Hummels's services.
zitothebrave
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Sunderland's run of form now is insane.
Draw against City, and beating Chelsea and Man U on the road.
Draw against City, and beating Chelsea and Man U on the road.
zitothebrave
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That was an epic fail. Up 3-0 and collapsed.
zitothebrave
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With all teams at 37 games played here are the battles.
For relegation, Sunderland's win today all but seals Norwich, Fulham and Cardiff are relagated.Norwich is not mathematically eliminated. If they can make up the 17 goal difference between themselves and WBA they would be safe. Also Sunderland's run out of relegation was inspiring. The UCL spots are sealed. City winning today means a draw or win locks up the title. Only spot is up of value is the last Euro spot. Everton is safely in, but a Tottenham loss and Man U win puts Man U in Europe. Man U had a rough draw, 5th in hte league in GD and they're potentially out.
For relegation, Sunderland's win today all but seals Norwich, Fulham and Cardiff are relagated.Norwich is not mathematically eliminated. If they can make up the 17 goal difference between themselves and WBA they would be safe. Also Sunderland's run out of relegation was inspiring. The UCL spots are sealed. City winning today means a draw or win locks up the title. Only spot is up of value is the last Euro spot. Everton is safely in, but a Tottenham loss and Man U win puts Man U in Europe. Man U had a rough draw, 5th in hte league in GD and they're potentially out.
Forgot to post about the epic 3-0 collapse by Liverpool...
Arsenal with a Top 4 and potentially an FA Cup would be satisfying season for me. Just need to buy a striker this transfer window and Wenger has insisted the money is now there for him to do it.
Arsenal with a Top 4 and potentially an FA Cup would be satisfying season for me. Just need to buy a striker this transfer window and Wenger has insisted the money is now there for him to do it.
zitothebrave
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Olivier Giroud was a solid striker. Arsenal had a solid but not spectacular team. Only Ramsey stood out. Their fading had more to do with Ozil fading.
If I was Arsenal I'd improve at LB.and maybe try to get a dominant CB. Mats Hummels would be a target of mine. Though rumor is someone big is after him, forget who, maybe PSG? But Hummels IIRC speaks nearly perfect English as well. Woj also needs to play better.
Arsenal scored a good number of goals,They weren't up there with City or Liverpool, but they were just behind Chelsea. Problem is the number of goals they conceded with what they scored. Chelsea scored only like 5 more goals. Unless they bring in someone out of favor like Cavani, I don't see smeone arsenal can get who is clearly better than Giroud. Unless Suarez is available but I don't think he will be and if he is I think Real or Barca would make a move for him.
Ramsey was missing for almost 4 months.
Ox was missing the first few months.
Wilshere was out an extended time...
Walcott who was our go to scorer when we needed tore his ACL in FA Cup game against Tottenham.
Ozil was out for almost 2 months towards the end.
Sagna is likely on his way out which sucks. The problem with Arsenal is Ozil had to adjust to the physicality of EPL and more games played in a shorter amount of time. Ozil was gassed by December lol. Also, the dream was he and Cazorla were perfect together but that partnership didn't really work out either... I'm hoping Ozil's second year is more productive as he's still learning the league.
Giroud is solid but he no showed against all top sides (Liver, City, Man U, Chels). Giroud can put up numbers on the middle and bottom tier teams, but against top sides with better defenses he struggles. His first touch and holding the ball is decent, it's just he doesn't have the speed or quickness to break through the line without help.
Ox was missing the first few months.
Wilshere was out an extended time...
Walcott who was our go to scorer when we needed tore his ACL in FA Cup game against Tottenham.
Ozil was out for almost 2 months towards the end.
Sagna is likely on his way out which sucks. The problem with Arsenal is Ozil had to adjust to the physicality of EPL and more games played in a shorter amount of time. Ozil was gassed by December lol. Also, the dream was he and Cazorla were perfect together but that partnership didn't really work out either... I'm hoping Ozil's second year is more productive as he's still learning the league.
Giroud is solid but he no showed against all top sides (Liver, City, Man U, Chels). Giroud can put up numbers on the middle and bottom tier teams, but against top sides with better defenses he struggles. His first touch and holding the ball is decent, it's just he doesn't have the speed or quickness to break through the line without help.
zitothebrave
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Giroud is a poacher, his struggles against those top squads likely has to do with not getting quality service. He's not a Ibra who can just make **** happen but Ibra is one of a kind. Suarez is maybe the only one who they can get kind of close to that ability.
If they lsoe Sagna that could be huge. But if they replace him with Abate (linked to Arsenal before) don't think that's a huge loss and I think Abate would be a better fit for Arsenal.
Arsenal has been tied to Hulk, which doesn't make too much sense. Tottenham should have gotten him when they had the funds.
The hottest rumor though is Man U going after Reus, which would be crazy because he has only been on Dortmund for a year. Would also I presume mean the end of Nani in Man U. Would make their attacking ability sick with Reus, Mata, and RvP as attacking minded players. I'd guess then Valencia/Young would hold up the other side.
If they lsoe Sagna that could be huge. But if they replace him with Abate (linked to Arsenal before) don't think that's a huge loss and I think Abate would be a better fit for Arsenal.
Arsenal has been tied to Hulk, which doesn't make too much sense. Tottenham should have gotten him when they had the funds.
The hottest rumor though is Man U going after Reus, which would be crazy because he has only been on Dortmund for a year. Would also I presume mean the end of Nani in Man U. Would make their attacking ability sick with Reus, Mata, and RvP as attacking minded players. I'd guess then Valencia/Young would hold up the other side.
Loic Remy has been linked to to maybe going to North London.
If Dhiaby ever plays again, and is healthy (feels like Mark Prior) he could contribute to Arsenal significantly.
The distribution wasn't the problem to Giroud, he just isn't that quick or agile to beat defenders one on one. He relies on a good feed to get in position to score, he can't create. I like Giroud, he's just not a finisher. Podolski is a finisher but he's weak on defense.
Arsenal almost got Suarez in August.
If Dhiaby ever plays again, and is healthy (feels like Mark Prior) he could contribute to Arsenal significantly.
The distribution wasn't the problem to Giroud, he just isn't that quick or agile to beat defenders one on one. He relies on a good feed to get in position to score, he can't create. I like Giroud, he's just not a finisher. Podolski is a finisher but he's weak on defense.
Arsenal almost got Suarez in August.
zitothebrave
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Podolski is a shooter, he's terrible at converting chances. I can't count the number of times he's had a quality chance and shanked it.
I think Arsenal should get a striker though, either a starter or quality reserve. Giroud played pretty much every game this season and played a ton of minutes. He pretty much played 90 every match and played pretty much every match. If you can get someone better Remy may be better I'm not 100% sold on him though, then you have a quality poacher off the bench, if you can't get someone better, they at least need a quality reserve or 2. Assuming Podolski/Walcott is supposed to be that reserve than just one extra striker cause of depth issues. Someone solid would work. Heck could maybe even bring in a vet poacher like Klose.
I think Arsenal should get a striker though, either a starter or quality reserve. Giroud played pretty much every game this season and played a ton of minutes. He pretty much played 90 every match and played pretty much every match. If you can get someone better Remy may be better I'm not 100% sold on him though, then you have a quality poacher off the bench, if you can't get someone better, they at least need a quality reserve or 2. Assuming Podolski/Walcott is supposed to be that reserve than just one extra striker cause of depth issues. Someone solid would work. Heck could maybe even bring in a vet poacher like Klose.
zitothebrave
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And the difference between August last year and this year is Liverpool's standing on the table. Liverpool almost won the league.
zitothebrave
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So upset I'm gonna miss the Finale. City should wrap up the league, and Tottenham should wrap up the last Europa spot, but the beauty of the EPL is yuo never know what will happen.
Huge props to NBC...
Airing all 10 games at the same time on different networks.
I'm flipping channels back and forth. Seeing Liverpool about to complete the collapse at home and their reaction to Man City scoring just now. LULZ
Airing all 10 games at the same time on different networks.
I'm flipping channels back and forth. Seeing Liverpool about to complete the collapse at home and their reaction to Man City scoring just now. LULZ
And the collapse by Liver is complete.
+ Tottenham.