Flip Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Harsh on Ben Arfa but not unexpected considering the opposition. Great impact sub to have at our disposal. Think it's the right lineup. As long as Anita and no Shola I don't have any complains. Love Benny but think that we've shown far more balance with this team and being able to bring him off the bench if it all goes tits up is a bonus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Our bench is miles better than theirs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Still a good looking team and bench anyway, should be a fine match. Just hope even if we lose that it's not anything too demoralising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I don't get why people are calling for Sissoko to be dropped, other then the first half the other day he's been class recently, probably been better then Anita, and he has an understanding with Debuchy, and them two on the right is a proven success. Because Ben Arfa > Sissoko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Publius Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Doesn't make sense to play Sissoko considering how garbage he was last game, and his ineptitude was a big reason why we were losing to bloody Stoke. Fully expect them to come out negative and fall behind early today. Doesn't make sense to drop him based on one game in a different position to the one he's been excellent in for weeks either. He's been average at best. Can't pass, poor touch, poor crosser, hopeless going forward, no vision - he's supposed to be a winger? About all he seems to have going for him is that he's big, strong and athletic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Disappointing because we all want to see a talent like Ben Arfa but it's an understandable selection. Enough to win the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Shane Ben Arfa didn't do enough against Stoke to keep his place in the team.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Doesn't make sense to play Sissoko considering how garbage he was last game, and his ineptitude was a big reason why we were losing to bloody Stoke. Fully expect them to come out negative and fall behind early today. Doesn't make sense to drop him based on one game in a different position to the one he's been excellent in for weeks either. He's been average at best. Can't pass, poor touch, poor crosser, hopeless going forward, no vision - he's supposed to be a winger? About all he seems to have going for him is that he's big, strong and athletic. What a load of old shite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 It looks like we're in containment mode, I hope it works but doubt it will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Doesn't make sense to play Sissoko considering how garbage he was last game, and his ineptitude was a big reason why we were losing to bloody Stoke. Fully expect them to come out negative and fall behind early today. Doesn't make sense to drop him based on one game in a different position to the one he's been excellent in for weeks either. He's been average at best. Can't pass, poor touch, poor crosser, hopeless going forward, no vision - he's supposed to be a winger? About all he seems to have going for him is that he's big, strong and athletic. I dont think his best position is on the wing, but it just turns out that is where Pards is playing him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Love how one player not starting = shit team selection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Publius Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I don't get why people are calling for Sissoko to be dropped, other then the first half the other day he's been class recently, probably been better then Anita, and he has an understanding with Debuchy, and them two on the right is a proven success. Not even close. He's in the side because he's big and strong and that's what Pardew wants - it suits his style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 http://www.imgur.com/1FqNpLH.jpeg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 He's earned the right to be judged after the game. It is very annoying that he's unable to get our best player consistently on the pitch like. Glass ceiling and all that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Love Krul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Fuck off Hoddle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 http://www.imgur.com/1FqNpLH.jpeg Love that bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 f*** off Hoddle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Happy enough with the lineup, should be a good game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Shame to see Ben Arfa dropped, happy to see Sammy step up ahead of Obertan though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Ben Arfa not in ? <a href="http://reactiongifs.com/?p=17725"><img src="http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/minion-wha.gif"></a> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 It's a shame that Pardew isn't able to find a balanced team with Ben Arfa on the right. It's not normal that he has to play with 4 midfielders in a 4-3-3. I would understand if this were temporary but it's not the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaron Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Benny benched? http://i.imgur.com/DazGFaQ.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 It looks like we're in containment mode, I hope it works but doubt it will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Feature on Remy after the break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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