Stifler Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 6 minutes ago, Froggy said: People on here bending over backwards to try and fine reasons why we won't be good. It's OK to say we will be massively improved. Very harsh result of course. Not sure I've ever seen Arsenal as poor. They were completely dominated. Having to chose between Onana and Bayindir is like choosing between a punch in the face or a kick in the dick. Genuinely think you have signed at least 3 good players. I fear you coming up for the Champions League and European places more than I do for Spurs or Forest. I think the big question will be is if they do what pretty much every singing you have made in recent years has done, and think they have made it just by being there and start walking through games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 Not got as much of a mention but thought Zubimendi was a bit ordinary and also a bit soft. Was a big reason they weren't able to control the game. Both Wirtz and Zubimendi in their first games seemed to struggle with the physicality and pace. Be interesting to see how quickly they can make the adjustment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 Just now, KaKa said: Not got as much of a mention but thought Zubimendi was a bit ordinary and also a bit soft. Was a big reason they weren't able to control the game. Both Wirtz and Zubimendi in their first games seemed to struggle with the physicality and pace. Be interesting to see how quickly they can make the adjustment. He was poor, agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 Cunha is the main one I was most disappointed to miss out on, (of the 3 they signed ahead of us). He's unique and has incredible speed and running power and comes up with moments out of nothing. Will prove a good signing for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 2 minutes ago, alexf said: Cunha is the main one I was most disappointed to miss out on, (of the 3 they signed ahead of us). He's unique and has incredible speed and running power and comes up with moments out of nothing. Will prove a good signing for them. Yep. I thought he was very good today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 14 minutes ago, Menace said: Got back from the game quick Couldn't make this one as I was partying with two City fans at another stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 (edited) Arsenal were really poor and still managed to win. Man United looked decent coming forward without ever really looking like they were going to score . Top 6 should be minimum for them this season with all that money they have spent and no Europe . Edited August 17, 2025 by Geogaddi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 (edited) Pompey fan Edited August 17, 2025 by Jaqen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 19 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: Man Utd played well but they played like it was a cup game, which you can understand with the historic rivalry with Arsenal. I don’t see them playing with that intensity every week. Arsenal were really bad today, shockingly so. Was sure Man Utd would manage at least a point, but despite looking particularly dangerous in transition they weren't able to capitalise. Ironically, I think this kind of opposition that pushes high up the pitch against them will suit them better, but the problem is most teams aren't going to setup like that against them and give them those kind of opportunities to counter. I'm looking forward to watching them when they lineup against more run of the mill teams, as I'm not certain they'll look as much of a threat as they did today. Don't think their central midfield players do a good enough job of getting the ball into their attacking players outside of counter attacks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 Didn't see the game but, Arsenal got the early goal they wanted and just let Man Utd keep it for the rest of the game? Something like that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 Pretty much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 9 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Didn't see the game but, Arsenal got the early goal they wanted and just let Man Utd keep it for the rest of the game? Something like that? nah, Arsenal were genuinely bad and had zero control. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 I don't think Arsenal were bad, they were defensively very strong and Man U didn't have much of a sniff. A draw would've probably been a fair result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 2 minutes ago, Menace said: I don't think Arsenal were bad, they were defensively very strong and Man U didn't have much of a sniff. A draw would've probably been a fair result. Did Schesko (spelling) play? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 1 minute ago, Rod said: Did Schesko (spelling) play? For 30 mins. Didn't do a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 20 minutes ago, Jaqen said: Pompey fan The grief fetish some people (and clubs) have is pretty repulsive tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 51 minutes ago, Froggy said: Not sure I've ever seen Arsenal as poor. They were completely dominated. Arsenal weren’t great but they weren’t completely dominated. Your lads were a bit better second half but first half was just speculative efforts and Cunha from a very difficult position. Draw would have been fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 55 minutes ago, alexf said: Cunha is the main one I was most disappointed to miss out on, (of the 3 they signed ahead of us). He's unique and has incredible speed and running power and comes up with moments out of nothing. Will prove a good signing for them. Just got to hope that his attitude, mixed with some classic Man U toxicity behind the scenes sets him back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 57 minutes ago, KaKa said: Not got as much of a mention but thought Zubimendi was a bit ordinary and also a bit soft. Was a big reason they weren't able to control the game. Both Wirtz and Zubimendi in their first games seemed to struggle with the physicality and pace. Be interesting to see how quickly they can make the adjustment. thats why Eddie likes to intergrate new players gradually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 48 minutes ago, Jaqen said: Pompey fan The whole ‘I need to be shown to grieve’ thing a sad state that society has found itself in. I was actually going to parallel it with the Poppy, and there it is, on there as well. It lessens the sentiment to other events that require a level of empathy, especially personal ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 1 hour ago, M4 said: So, in conclusion to this round of games, the best striker in the league is Chris Wood I beg to differ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 1 minute ago, leffe186 said: I beg to differ Oh right, scissor kicking Brazilian... Forgot about that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 9 minutes ago, Stifler said: The whole ‘I need to be shown to grieve’ thing a sad state that society has found itself in. I was actually going to parallel it with the Poppy, and there it is, on there as well. It lessens the sentiment to other events that require a level of empathy, especially personal ones. It’s just another form of virtue signalling a lot of the time, some people only do it because they feel it makes them look a better person Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted August 17, 2025 Share Posted August 17, 2025 1 hour ago, Jaqen said: Pompey fan Grief Junkie 69 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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