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GoFishTN
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36th Chamber
Footballguy
Eephus
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I have no real feelings for or against Arsenal (except for David Dein's role in the Franchise FC fiasco) but I'm finding this whole saga very entertaining. Wenger is the perfect pilot for the roller coaster.
T Bell
Footballguy
As a matter of team cohesion, Wenger's done some of the best managing of his career during the last two years when the team's been backed up against the wall. Ironically, you can argue persuasively that he's created these very crises that he's managed so well.
T Bell
Footballguy
Now 3-0 off of a Giroud penalty. Walcott with a great first touch in the box and taken down by the defender. Clear penalty.
Game's well in hand. Ramsey's the clear MotM - been bossing the midfield with Wilshere.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
79 min: Fenerbahce have given up. A series of after-you-sir challenges down the left as Rosicky and Ramsey burst into life. The garden-party atmosphere continues as Walcott is given enough time to stew a cup of tea and make a couple of rounds of cucumber sandwiches. He fizzes a low daisycutter towards Demirel, who smothers. Hey, mind the lawn!
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Eephus
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I'll miss him a lot more than Sir Alex when he's gone.As a matter of team cohesion, Wenger's done some of the best managing of his career during the last two years when the team's been backed up against the wall. Ironically, you can argue persuasively that he's created these very crises that he's managed so well.
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Footballguy
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So Mata, who is healthy, starts today but then is the first person subbed off in the 65th minute.I'm sure the Daily Mail has them both off to Barca already. I don't think Luiz is even dressed.Mata and Luiz on the bench. Neither featured much for Chelsea in the preseason either. Injuries have been hinted but never validated.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
T Bell
Footballguy
I think it's a guy with a Vietnamese last name, something like that. He's a Brit, but yeah, it's hilarious.
Very good win for Arsenal, and the score is fully reflective of the way the match went.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Good stuff from Arsenal who made better decisions in the final third in the second half.
Spirited performance from Villa who made life interesting at the Bridge. An enjoyable two screen experience.
Spirited performance from Villa who made life interesting at the Bridge. An enjoyable two screen experience.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
He did say that he was getting over thigh tightness. But those AM roles are going to be competitive. Eddie Hazard looks to get the most minutes, but then there are just a lot of really good players. Things might get a little more set after next weekend when the fixture congestion lightens up for a couple of months.So Mata, who is healthy, starts today but then is the first person subbed off in the 65th minute.I'm sure the Daily Mail has them both off to Barca already. I don't think Luiz is even dressed.Mata and Luiz on the bench. Neither featured much for Chelsea in the preseason either. Injuries have been hinted but never validated.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I thought he was weak honestly. He played mostly on the right with Oscar in the 10. I like the idea, but neither of them looked very good. Lucky result really. Villa is in no danger of relegation based on what I saw today.So Mata, who is healthy, starts today but then is the first person subbed off in the 65th minute.I'm sure the Daily Mail has them both off to Barca already. I don't think Luiz is even dressed.Mata and Luiz on the bench. Neither featured much for Chelsea in the preseason either. Injuries have been hinted but never validated.
T Bell
Footballguy
Lost amidst the injuries, the Arsenal transfer soap opera, and the horrific refereeing this past weekend was that Villa put in a very solid performance for 90 minutes. I think they're a top half team if they stay healthy.I thought he was weak honestly. He played mostly on the right with Oscar in the 10. I like the idea, but neither of them looked very good. Lucky result really. Villa is in no danger of relegation based on what I saw today.So Mata, who is healthy, starts today but then is the first person subbed off in the 65th minute.I'm sure the Daily Mail has them both off to Barca already. I don't think Luiz is even dressed.Mata and Luiz on the bench. Neither featured much for Chelsea in the preseason either. Injuries have been hinted but never validated.
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None whatsoever. In fact they were unfortunate not to get an eqaulizer as there was a clear hand ball on Terry in stoppage time that the ref missed.I thought he was weak honestly. He played mostly on the right with Oscar in the 10. I like the idea, but neither of them looked very good. Lucky result really. Villa is in no danger of relegation based on what I saw today.So Mata, who is healthy, starts today but then is the first person subbed off in the 65th minute.I'm sure the Daily Mail has them both off to Barca already. I don't think Luiz is even dressed.Mata and Luiz on the bench. Neither featured much for Chelsea in the preseason either. Injuries have been hinted but never validated.
Agree on Mata looking weak. Mourinho is playing Oscar as the center of the attacking midfield (and he looks great), while Hazard and Mata play wide. While Hazard looks fantastic, Mata lacks the speed to excel in that position. Hes at his best with the ball at his feet with players on either side of him. IMO both De Bruyne last game and Schurlle today (as a sub) looked more dangerous than Mata.
Ba was awful yet again. Cant stay onside and doesnt link up with the MF's (Torres is actually much better in this regard). Lukaku was much more active in his limited time on the field. Id be shocked if Mourinho doesnt push for a new striker in the next week. Dont think Rooney is a serious option, but Etoo is, as is someone like Jackson Martinez from Porto (who Chelsea have strong ties with).
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
I think the talk of Terry's hand ball is overblown. It hit his arm, but only because a Villa player was tugging on his other arm as he jumped. Villa played with great heart and energy. And Abonglahor was a holy terror for the second game in a row (he tends to wear down because nobody can keep up that pace). Gabby and Benteke also seem to have a better understanding this season, which is bad news for BPL defenses. They can hit a lethal counter out of nowhere.
Eephus
Footballguy
There are a number of teams than could finish anywhere from 6th to 18thLost amidst the injuries, the Arsenal transfer soap opera, and the horrific refereeing this past weekend was that Villa put in a very solid performance for 90 minutes. I think they're a top half team if they stay healthy.I thought he was weak honestly. He played mostly on the right with Oscar in the 10. I like the idea, but neither of them looked very good. Lucky result really. Villa is in no danger of relegation based on what I saw today.So Mata, who is healthy, starts today but then is the first person subbed off in the 65th minute.I'm sure the Daily Mail has them both off to Barca already. I don't think Luiz is even dressed.Mata and Luiz on the bench. Neither featured much for Chelsea in the preseason either. Injuries have been hinted but never validated.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Looks like Ray Kroc designed these Barca kits.
T Bell
Footballguy
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Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
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I like them. Bright colors are pleasing to the eye, and they're showing solidarity with the movement. 
T Bell
Footballguy
I think kids are going up to them and ordering milkshakes.I like them. Bright colors are pleasing to the eye, and they're showing solidarity with the movement.
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Beautiful goal by Villa. I'd be happy if Barca can get things level for the second leg. 0 SOG is pretty gross.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Kits are at least better than last year's tequila sunrise specials. But Barca is one of those teams where anything but the home kit is jarring.
T Bell
Footballguy
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Also not a fan of Simeone's "Razor Ramon" do.
The Gator
Footballguy
Not used to transfers, are you?I wasn't thinking hard on it, but I kept wondering in the back of my mind why Falcao wasn't playing.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Brilliant move bringing Neymar in to win those aerial battles.
Eephus
Footballguy
Barca wore silver one year but even with the side stripes it was too close to RM colorsMeh, you can never go wrong with a primarily white alternative shirt.
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Granted, he's just slightly more fashionable than Martino. Somewhere, a municipal golf course is short a flabby guy in a bright-colored shirt.
Neymar!
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
T Bell
Footballguy
True, wasn't thinking about Real's colors but you're right.Barca wore silver one year but even with the side stripes it was too close to RM colorsMeh, you can never go wrong with a primarily white alternative shirt.
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Footballguy
Speaking of Real, I'm surprised nobody's mentioned Iker yet.True, wasn't thinking about Real's colors but you're right.Barca wore silver one year but even with the side stripes it was too close to RM colorsMeh, you can never go wrong with a primarily white alternative shirt.
The Gator
Footballguy
Native
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Wowzer. Arsenal make a double bid for Benzema and Di Maria. 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23790314
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23790314
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Footballguy
He doesn't have the same imperious air of perfect athleticism that Ronaldo does, but he scores goals.
Di Maria makes sense, but I can't see RM giving up their only proven #9. I'm sure Ronaldo would do fine in that role, but who knows how well he'll do?
T Bell
Footballguy
Don't forget they're getting Bale.
Still, I'm one Gooner who's taking this with a massive grain of salt. Benzema's RM's only striker and Di Maria doesn't really fit an area of need for Arsenal (for example, with Di Maria playing on the right wing, where does Walcott go?).
Texas Football
Footballguy
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/21/gareth-bales-transfer-from-tottenham-to-real-madrid-reportedly-done/
Spurs are not playing around. In no way is Bale worth this amount of $$.
Suarez is now worth what?
Spurs are not playing around. In no way is Bale worth this amount of $$.
Suarez is now worth what?
jonessed
Footballguy
jonessed
Footballguy
They aren't in a position to give Benzena, but Di Maria could definitely go. Arsenal could use another speedy winger.Wowzer. Arsenal make a double bid for Benzema and Di Maria.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23790314
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