Match Thread Arsenal 2-0 Everton. Sat March 14th. 5.30

[Naylor56]

How can a team probably going to win the league not have one attacking player who would make it in the team of year.
doubt that has ever happened

 

[Drico]

Our gameplan was fine. Its almost impossible to create a ton of chances against Arsenal with the way they play. Even the game they lost at home to United was due to a world class goal by Cunha from long range.

The issue was we made a mistake right at the end when it matters.

Our gameplan was fine if damage limitation was the goal. We didn't need to make loads of chances. We needed players who could get on the ball and keep it.

We need better players and more adventure to get results against the likes of this Arsenal side. Giving them 70% of the ball will inevitably end up killing us. Pressure eventually tells.

 

[carolinablue232]

Barry was pathetic- Beto was closing down - why sub him ??.....
DMs late substitutions ridiculous should have been on 290 minutes earlier....
A Manager who is to predictable...

Because he lost the ball every time it touched him. They’re both dreadful but we already knew that. Honestly just play George up front. He’s at least a footballer.

 

[BlueStevie35]

Just to bring about a bit of positivity, we aren’t actually on that bad of form. Since the cup exit in January our record is

P9 W4 D2 L3

 

[ToffeeTim]

Our gameplan was fine if damage limitation was the goal. We didn't need to make loads of chances. We needed players who could get on the ball and keep it.

We need better players and more adventure to get results against the likes of this Arsenal side. Giving them 70% of the ball will inevitably end up killing us. Pressure eventually tells.

They did very little with the ball. You can let this Arsenal team have the ball a lot of the time as long as you limit their counter attacks and set plays. They aren't a good footballing side. They are an incredibly effective, organised, solid, and more expensive version of a Moyes side.

People talk about Arteta learning from his time with Pep. But It’s very very clear his style came from Moyes' influence.

 

[witchdoc187]

Just to bring about a bit of positivity, we aren’t actually on that bad of form. Since the cup exit in January our record is

P9 W4 D2 L3

Losing in injury time away to the champions whilst having the better chances is hardly a disgrace

 

[eugene03]

Thought McNeil done ok but he was busted after 60 minutes that’s when we needed George

 

[StateSideToffee]

Stick to NFL mate. We matched them, outplayed them for the majority of the game. Tactics were fine. Fine margins but clearly lost on you.

The NFL is boring, and I never played it.

I prefer to watch an entertaining game, which is why I am so frustrated with Moyes.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Sorry to do this to you all.

This game felt eerily familiar. And it was. man utd 3 - Everton 0. 7th October 2002.
Scholes 86
van nistelrooy 90
Scholes 90 + 2

We'd played well that game to.

 

[Mr Happy]

The NFL is boring, and I never played it.

I prefer to watch an entertaining game, which is why I am so frustrated with Moyes.

Arguably our best performance this season under the circumstance. Think you're a bit of a wind up. Clearly also never played football or have deep routed tactical understanding.

 

[DualityNSNO]

I mean he’s played 500 games and it hasn’t happened. He isn’t commanding in his box with his arms, let alone his head.

Just not worth doing it.

Maybe it happens now and it's 1:1, then what?

 

[BigDunc'sFod]

We'd lost already, the difference is we made Dowman's stock rise even more (which is unbelievable, given the studio/Sky commentary, as he's already the best 16 year old player in the universe).

I don't understand why they're all up his hoop

Crossed to Pickford who flapped, followed by the easiest goal in the world with the keeper gone up in no man's land

He may be a boss player and turn out to be elite, but it's hardly Messi levels today

 

[Number_25]

We played well.

I can't pretend I'm not disappointed with the result, but there's a lot more to come from us.

 

[smileychap]

What match winner did we have to put on? Squad still highly limited

Agree, not expecting a match winner ( esp off our bench )but we basically conceded midfield to them 2nd half.

Garner to the middle, with Patterson to cover in natural RB slot might've helped).

Tyrique might have added pace to counter. Rohl has scarcely kicked a ball all season, that won't have changed after tonight

Harrison off it for the first, albeit not to blame, asking a lot for a 5 yr old to get to the pace of the game Vs Arsenal away, as they're pressing for a goal.

Just weird late subs that added nothing to us and exposed young players.

 

[coollino]

I really don't think it matters as the Scottish football thread is better