Would a draw on tuesday be a bad result considering chelsea/spurs fixtures?

[Arsene]

Our keeper and defense were terrible for the first half of the season. You were comfortably better off in that area up until christmas.

Now? Maybe not so much. We're finally hitting some kind of defensive form.

Last 8 games we have conceded 6 and you have conceded 7

 

[Deloodid]

Last 8 games we have conceded 6 and you have conceded 7

thats including Wigan. we have had 3 clean sheets in 4 league games.

 

[Azzurri]

Last 8 games we have conceded 6 and you have conceded 7

We've played much better teams, though, so it's irrelevant really.

 

[Brennan]

Then why do they concede more goals. I think media perception has alot to do with how people view our defense. We get judged alot harder than you guys or Spurs. Surely if you have better keeper, better defense and better defensive midfielder, you would concede less?

You should get judged harder because you spend more f***ing money.

 

[Arsene]

thats including Wigan. we have had 3 clean sheets in 4 league games.

No its just the league. It does include 3-3 against Villa. Had to include that one to up the numbers

 

[ToffeeMike]

Then why do they concede more goals. I think media perception has alot to do with how people view our defense. We get judged alot harder than you guys or Spurs. Surely if you have better keeper, better defense and better defensive midfielder, you would concede less?

We did concede a lot at the start of the season but it wasn't completely down to the defensive ability, Arsenal dominate games mostly at home and rarely get troubled by the opposition. Or probably it's the quality of the keeper, you're keeper is quality.

 

[Arsene]

We did concede a lot at the start of the season but it wasn't completely down to the defensive ability, Arsenal dominate games mostly at home and rarely get troubled by the opposition. Or probably it's the quality of the keeper, you're keeper is quality.

Our keeper is actually one of the worst in the league. Maybe the worst tbh. So bad that he's not even nr 2 anymore and plays for the reserves. When Fabianski benches you, then you know you are sh1t. Howard is 10 times the keeper

 

[snipellis11]

To be honest i would rather have anichebe up front than giroud. The arsenal defence will be having nightmares about anichebe.

 

[Steve0]

Then why do they concede more goals. I think media perception has alot to do with how people view our defense. We get judged alot harder than you guys or Spurs. Surely if you have better keeper, better defense and better defensive midfielder, you would concede less?

I know you've had injuries as well but Jagielka was missing for quite a few games and we conceded a fair few.

Since he's come back we've kept 3 clean sheets in 4 games. Those four games are possibly the only time we've had our first choice back 5 all season.

 

[The_Street_End]

IMO I think Arsenal have a better side than us, and a better manager. Are they mentally stronger? Who knows we both seem to lack big leaders. But the difference isn't that significant which is why the game Tuesday is winnable. We will just see aye.

 

[ToffeeMike]

Our keeper is actually one of the worst in the league. Maybe the worst tbh. So bad that he's not even nr 2 anymore and plays for the reserves. When Fabianski benches you, then you know you are sh1t. Howard is 10 times the keeper

I've always rated Szczesny, I think Fabianski is the worst one tbh. You probably know more than me but that's just my opinion.

 

[Arsene]

To be honest i would rather have anichebe up front than giroud. The arsenal defence will be having nightmares about anichebe.

:blink: Anichebe is very very poor finisher

 

[Deloodid]

from facebook

Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) For those said Everton and Man United will beat us. Put it in your mind that its Emirates stadium.

 

[Steve0]

Our keeper and defense were terrible for the first half of the season. You were comfortably better off in that area up until christmas.

Now? Maybe not so much. We're finally hitting some kind of defensive form.

This. Howard was playing like a Paul Gerrard in the first half but since Xmas or so he's probably been one of our best players.

 

[Allezfan]

:blink: Anichebe is very very poor finisher

Don't say you weren't warned, mate.