I wasn't nervous about the defending, but it looked like he went to play it back to Raya who had made a run out. Which could have been bad if it was more towards goal
This game is really reminding me how fucking good that Bayer Leverkusen side is rn. Like Bayern aren't quite at their normal levels yes but they're still a very good side.
There should be statistical analyses done on how it's possible for a foul to be called against us in the box pretty much every time we have a set piece
In retrospect, it makes perfect sense. Narrative says Arsenal are good at set pieces, so we just make it as hard as possible for them to score from set pieces. Brilliant.
I can't give you any sound statistical reasoning, I'm not that knowledgeable. But, from past occasions, I feel like he gives us fresh legs, he has an eye for goal and can make runs into the box/get into good positions.
205 Comments
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
SAKA JUST CHIP IT MAN
ironeaglebird@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Overthinking what to do. He needs to give into that killer instincts.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
tbf it would've been offside anyway but, the mental boost at least woulda been immense.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
oh damn you can hear our guys in a fucking european stadium that's rare.
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Our away fans are always the loudest
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
yeah but you still really shouldn't be hearing away fans in Europe lol that's an indictment on Bayern more than anything.
forgrytaboutit@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Or that's praise for our boys. They kept Bayern out of it so much the fans weren't in it.
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
I think because this is their banter year #1...their fans are nervous af
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 6 pts · 2y
I'm hearing away fans 🥹🥹🥹
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
Fuck the ref
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
Whew good from Gabriel to make up for tomi's slight mistake there.
gunnerfra@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
How did the officials miss that touch by defender and goalkeeper. That was a clear corner.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
We are doing good again.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
imma be honest that lino's been paid off
raumdeuter@mastodon.social · 5 pts · 2y
I'm getting last season PTSD
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Well damn. At least it wasn't too embarrassing
raumdeuter@mastodon.social · 3 pts · 2y
Honestly, it's a good point
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Look at that smoke
ironeaglebird@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Its hard to see. Lol
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
For us, likely not as bad on the pitch
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
don't want half time rn ngl
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Same. I'm afraid it'll be like Villa half time, loss of all momentum
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 1 pts · 2y
It'll go past added time that way
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
I think Trossard deserves to start, but whether it's tactics or teamp setup, he seems to do better coming off the bench going at a tired defence.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Trossard is much better off the bench.
hangonasecond@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Ngl kinda need us to win this game, I've got a lot of shit to get done today and it'll be easier if it starts off well 🤣
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
idk why people seem to be nervous about that gabi defending lol, it was pretty clean from my perspective.
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I wasn't nervous about the defending, but it looked like he went to play it back to Raya who had made a run out. Which could have been bad if it was more towards goal
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Reminded me about the Saliba own goal thing a bit but I was like "nah this is Gabi he's passed it behind"
AFC1886VCC@reddthat.com · 5 pts · 2y
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
HOLY WHEW
ironeaglebird@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
No corner?!
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Definitely patience wins this one
forgrytaboutit@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
I just love seeing Rice drive forward, pull a bunch of players then slide a diagonal ball so we can move forward.
The game is opening up. Maybe good for us.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
fuck
forgrytaboutit@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Let's hope we stay at the same level in the second half.
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
We did disrupt their rhythm a bit so I like to see more of that
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
This game is really reminding me how fucking good that Bayer Leverkusen side is rn. Like Bayern aren't quite at their normal levels yes but they're still a very good side.
forgrytaboutit@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Øde yelling there were 2 touches. Refs don't want to see either.
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
CL extra time reminds me of PL extra time of old
raumdeuter@mastodon.social · 4 pts · 2y
Welp
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Jorginho coming off is a surprise.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
HOW IS THAT NOT A CORNER
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Because refs are born without eyes, it's tragic really
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
We've got 10 minutes to do something here. Let's make it happen.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
it's always fun going to Europe and hearing a bunch of chants in another language that sound just like "huy huy huy" cuz you don't understand it
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I think they were definitely chanting Havertz over and over again because of his role for the German national team
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Bayern are twats eh?
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
My thoughts exactly...
DontMakeMoreBabies@kbin.social · 1 pts · 2y
Let's go Bayern!
raumdeuter@mastodon.social · 1 pts · 2y
we should be more aware tho
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 4 pts · 2y
Looks like Kai was instructed to stay up front and not do any of that false nine stuff
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
whoever it was that mentioned villa, this is your fault /j
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Don't know what you're talking about... 👀
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
nah that was not offside wtf that's a penalty for the pulldown
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Refs don't want us to win, easy as
ironeaglebird@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Here comes Trossard
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
you really don't save those tbf, what a header
SpottieOttie13@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Surprised Bayern got the first yellow, ref has been blowing the whistle everytime we touch a Bayern player.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Awww Havertz if only that got back
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
I know it doesn't look good, but I didn't see us doing as well as we have in the CL this season, which is a pretty good positive.
I expected this to be a tough game.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
I assumed this would be a blow out. I'm still kinda happy with this tbh.
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Same
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
The commentators continually beat the drum of "Arsenal and set pieces", but I can't actually recall us scoring off of a set piece in the CL yet.
ironeaglebird@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
Our set piece goals have really slowed down.
raumdeuter@mastodon.social · 6 pts · 2y
teams caught up to us
ironeaglebird@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
I still dream of the one from Goodison Park.
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Unclench for 15
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Be really cool if we could capitalize on some of this pressure :(
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Flashbacks to Villa
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
:( :( :( :( :(
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Sorry, too soon? xD
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Always too soon, especially if it has the effect we're worried about. But that's for a different day :D
raumdeuter@mastodon.social · 2 pts · 2y
need one in before HT
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
bit early cuz fuck it we ball
ironeaglebird@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Real Madrid score!
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
just now popping up on my stream, that's a pretty fun goal lol.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
hala madrid
raumdeuter@mastodon.social · 2 pts · 2y
@Astrealix @ironeaglebird and City should have scored just now. off the post and far post miss
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
hala madrid!
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Tomi off for Eddie? Well, we either score 3, or concede three.
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 4 pts · 2y
Potentially decisive pass? Overhit.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
and now KdB has equalised. ffs lol
raumdeuter@mastodon.social · 1 pts · 2y
Makes their form in the league worse maybe?
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
how's that gone bayern's way
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
I was wondering when the home bias was going to start showing
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
I don't know, but I feel like this ref deserves a job in the PL
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
even the fucking ball boys being cunts wtf
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Eh, that I can't get too mad about. Not like ours don't do the same thing
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
REF BEING IN THE WAY OF THE PASS WHAT THE FUCK
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
ARSENAL SPECIAL
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
FOUR MINUTES ROFL
raumdeuter@mastodon.social · 1 pts · 2y
Where are their yellow cards?
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 3 pts · 2y
cut back or nothing
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Why in the world were we letting Sane get so deep?
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
FOR FUCK'S SAKE ARE YOU KIDDING ME OF COURSE
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Well, each time a shit decision like that goes against us, we lose 2 minutes of the game. So it makes perfect sense why they'd do it like this.
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Also looking forward to there being like 3 minutes of added on time, despite Bayern wasting about 10 in the past 15 minutes alone
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Why not just whistle for the foul before we even take the corner? Might as well. Fucking refs
ironeaglebird@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Dang I think my stream is like a minute behind. So I will see all your groans or screams of Raya if we score. Lol
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
get a better stream XD
ironeaglebird@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Dang over hit crosses are so disappointing. I always perk up and then deflate. Lol
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
There should be statistical analyses done on how it's possible for a foul to be called against us in the box pretty much every time we have a set piece
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Tomi is basically midfield
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 3 pts · 2y
Tomi and Dec interchanging flank/pivot
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
I shouted for Benny to shoot, my bad
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 3 pts · 2y
Been pretty bad at defending crosses today
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 3 pts · 2y
Red card to Declan for kicking the ball after the flag went up.
If you know you know
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 3 pts · 2y
Martinelli centre forward hive where you at
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
they literally just mentioned how he's only scored 1 in the last 10 games lol
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
I know in part it's cause of the system but he could still do better lol
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Agreed, but it could also not be what Arteta wants him to do? I don't know... it's kinda sad though he's not as impactful as last season.
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
In retrospect, it makes perfect sense. Narrative says Arsenal are good at set pieces, so we just make it as hard as possible for them to score from set pieces. Brilliant.
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
This isn't great... if they don't get cards Odegaard is going to get pinballed around until he's forced off
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
wearing my mccabe away kit today btw, wonder if it can transfer the energy from our win against Bristol City to this game XD
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
if it were still 0-0 there would have been a minimum of 8
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
no there wouldn't, CL use the old rules
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
I'm just being sardonic, four minutes is still low under the old rules I would say
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
cmon let Raya score it
gunnerfra@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Should have worn out Neon Zebra kit
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Someone fix the record, it's skipping again
ironeaglebird@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Tomi works his butt off to get back
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Oy....
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Good attempt from Ødegaard that. Neuer should be saving that better though shouldn't he.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Tomiyasu has not been great today. Not that many fullbacks will be good against Sane tbf.
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Kiwior struggled as well
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
And City just equalized. Of course.
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
It is City...
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
And we're Arsenal. We can beat Granit Xhaka's understudies, surely.
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 3 pts · 2y
Are there no rules as to which half of the pitch is watered in HT?
Apparently only our final third is being watered rn
ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
That's some underhanded shit right there. 😒
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I don't think there are specific rules behind the watering in general. I could be wrong?
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 2 pts · 2y
Saka gets the ball
Saka beats his man
Love_to_see_it.jpeg
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 2 pts · 2y
Dubai buff expired it's feeling like December now
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Wtf Kai
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Let's hit them quick guys
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Didn't know Gabriel Jesus and Stina Blackstenius were related
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
spin masters
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 2 pts · 2y
If Wayne gets called Wazza, wouldn't Benjamin be called Bazza
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
As it should be
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Benny Bazza, you heard it here first
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
OOOOOOOOOOOOOF
ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Well fuck.
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 2 pts · 2y
Ben White warra switch
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
WHEW
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
what a shot from Sane there, didn't know the Germans had a space program.
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
I think I know who our MOTM will be xD
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
he might be staying on for these ratings yea xd
hangonasecond@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Omg what happened I can't watch/listen
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Shot on goal hot the post. It wasn't as bad as the one's against Villa, but still a chance for Bayern
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
hit twice i think? at least that's what the commentary said
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
I must have missed that. I looked away and just caught it on the replay
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
I missed it even on the replay tbh, just heard them say it.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
We'll be fine. Trossard is massively clutch.
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
I honestly don't love that we've been as reliant on him in the CL, but if anyone can pull something out of the hat it's him
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Very Attacking. Substituing on all the attackers. Arteta plays this like I do FM
forgrytaboutit@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Gabriel and Saliba look like they have improved from last week. We just needed a couple more people to do the same.
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
FUCKING FUCK
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Reffing in this game hasn't been that good in my opinion
raumdeuter@mastodon.social · 4 pts · 2y
Agreed especially that one linesman
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
It's been godawful, not just "not that good"
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Great save
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
What a shot that was from Musiala.
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Another soft Foul for very little, to no reason...
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Well we looked like we might score! What other choice did he have?
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Just keeping letting them loop the ball over the box, no need to worry
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Jeez Decs
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
FUCK that would have been nice
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
holy shit musiala
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Fucken hell, lol
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Interesting sub
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
I'm back! With a much more stable stream :)
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
jesus man
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
World's newest superhero!
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Cmon Bazza!
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Are we actually doing this XD
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
As an Aussie, how can I not? :)
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
it's weird watching us be the team sitting back and letting things happen more
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Just feeling each other up lol
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
COYG!!!!
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
yellow for the arm yeah
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Looking better again. Very much comes and gos in who's dominant in this game. Very tough opposition.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
that wasn't a good challenge lmfao
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Kai looks a little frazzled tonight. Hope he can pull through it.
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I sure hope that was just Tomi showing off...
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
How is that a freekick, my god
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I don't mind that one tbh, I mind the one that didn't got given when we tried to counter lol
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
When was the last time we won an aerial duel in the final third? Seems just yesterday everyone was excited about Havertz' and Jesus' jumping abilities
onavera@kbin.social · 1 pts · 2y
hola
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Oooh a booking
MHPengwingz@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Trossard second half?
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Probably around 65?min
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · 1 pts · 2y
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Leggo!!
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Why are we passing it so SLOWLY?!
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Well, we're donutting now. I'm starting to get a really bad feeling.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
how's that a goal kick?
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Same old Arsenal. We take 5 years to progress 5 meters up the pitch, and as soon as Bayern get it they're in our box. Fucking pathetic.
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Who do you put in if Øde needs to be subbed off now?
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Vieira, methinks.
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Same, I don't think we really have anybody else who is a closer replacement
raumdeuter@mastodon.social · 1 pts · 2y
he's running better now?
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
He came off early against Villa because of an apparent knock. I wonder if he's still playing with it.
Or maybe he was tired and they used that as the official reason
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · -1 pts · 2y
I can't think of any possible subs.
If you say Tross I wanna know why
nuggsy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
I can't give you any sound statistical reasoning, I'm not that knowledgeable. But, from past occasions, I feel like he gives us fresh legs, he has an eye for goal and can make runs into the box/get into good positions.
bootinelli@lemmyis.fun · -2 pts · 2y
Assanal failed to build up through the press and are now letting Bayern have the ball