Match Thread Everton 1-1 Arsenal. Sat April 5th. 12.30pm

[JelavicBrate2]

Walked back to Kirkdale station with a couple of Arsenal lads. Decent chat! They said they don't come here when they play the vermin. Not worth the hassle they get off the horrible bar stewards at Mordor. I showed them a photo of the away section at BMD and they were quite impressed.

Walked back to Kirkdale station with a couple of Arsenal lads. Decent chat! They said they don't come here when they play the vermin. Not worth the hassle they get off the horrible bar stewards at Mordor. I showed them a photo of the away section at BMD and they were quite impressed.

Quite a lot were in town, my mum nearly had attack when she saw loads of Arsenal fans wearing Xhaka shirts walked up towards us asking for directions, I told her they weren't looking for Serbs, 1 of them was Chinese . She was like, "What you post on that Forum gonna kill us some day". I told her as long as I didnt here Norweigan accent we were OK.

 

[chippy1722]

I'd say it was on the soft side

Very very soft pen but after what Ndiaye done earlier to the ref It didn’t surprise me.

 

[Benno]

Pickford was excellent as usual, a real standout in goal. Branthwaite impressed as well, although it’s worth noting Arsenal were understrength in their attacking options.

Patterson had a solid performance, but we've seen these cameos before, only for him to fade away after. Harrison showed great work rate, though he lacked the usual quality in the final third. On the other hand, Beto was a real handful, constantly occupying 2-3 defenders. To me, he looks a much better option than Broja at this point. It was fantastic to see Ndiaye and McNeil back in action.

Gana, unfortunately, didn’t have the best game. His lack of discipline in staying central left Tim isolated in midfield at times.

The game felt flat at times, and once again, we saw a team ‘managing’ the game after taking the lead. Arsenal engaged in all the tactics I can’t stand—passing for the sake of it, players going down and staying down without injuries just to kill the momentum and quieten the crowd. It might’ve dulled the atmosphere a bit, but in the end, I’m pleased they got what they deserved.

 

[D. Amokachi]

I think we've scored ten goals in our last eight games, only failing to score against the soon to be Premier League winners at their place.

Yes we did great in Jan and Feb but we’ve averaged less than a goal a game since the beginning of March.

 

[Vintage]

She was like, "What you post on that Forum gonna kill us some day". I told her as long as I didnt here Norweigan accent we were OK.

I got in one little fight and my mom got scared
And said "You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air"

 

[Johnniepk]

It was reviewed as a potential red card by VAR. They communicated to the ref that is was only a yellow card offence. He then booked O'Brien, which is outside the remit of VAR. It should never have happened.

What was he supposed to have done?

 

[Cels]

Yes we did great in Jan and Feb but we’ve averaged less than a goal a game since the beginning of March.

True. I think we've played four games in that period and only scored three goals.

 

[Duncan’s Pigeon Loft]

Its been a while since we lost at Goodison. Fortress

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[hallamblue]

What was he supposed to have done?

He threw their player to the floor, who then made a huge deal of it.

 

[Johnniepk]

He threw their player to the floor, who then made a huge deal of it.

Clearly the ref didnt see it.

 

[davek]

The 1878s want both sets of fans to be able to participate in the experience.

Ah right. Makes sense. Looks better at the other end of the ground though.

 

[davek]

I used to think Pickford was at best decent only at times.

Now I dont think we could do without him.

He's shut me and other critics up over the last 2 seasons or so.

I'm just amazed he's still with us.

 

[Bryan+]

Just see the penalty.

 

[Toffeeforme]

More chance of a crocodile winning the national today

An Alligator won it once.

 

[Cameron Manning]

Pickford was excellent as usual, a real standout in goal. Branthwaite impressed as well, although it’s worth noting Arsenal were understrength in their attacking options.

Patterson had a solid performance, but we've seen these cameos before, only for him to fade away after. Harrison showed great work rate, though he lacked the usual quality in the final third. On the other hand, Beto was a real handful, constantly occupying 2-3 defenders. To me, he looks a much better option than Broja at this point. It was fantastic to see Ndiaye and McNeil back in action.

Gana, unfortunately, didn’t have the best game. His lack of discipline in staying central left Tim isolated in midfield at times.

The game felt flat at times, and once again, we saw a team ‘managing’ the game after taking the lead. Arsenal engaged in all the tactics I can’t stand—passing for the sake of it, players going down and staying down without injuries just to kill the momentum and quieten the crowd. It might’ve dulled the atmosphere a bit, but in the end, I’m pleased they got what they deserved.

I would have liked Arsenal to win the league purely to stop Liverpool winning it but they wouldn’t have been worthy champions with the way you described them playing and they do that every game and are coached to play like that and it stinks!