Morning all.
Apologies if you happen to’ve been unable to go to the location in a single day/this morning, we had some server points. I don’t know precisely describe it in technical phrases, however issues went a bit like Man Metropolis’s type in the meanwhile.
What’s going on there? It’s pretty unprecedented for them to lose 5 in row. I feel it’s the primary time it’s ever occurred in Pep Guardiola’s managerial profession, and so they’ve taken a few pretty substantial beatings in that run too. The ignominy of dropping 4-0 at house to Sp*rs is dangerous sufficient, however that’s the second time they’ve misplaced to them in a couple of weeks.
Speak about a double-edged sword for Arsenal followers. All of us need to see Metropolis lose, however by no means need to see that lot win and be completely satisfied. I watched that recreation on Saturday night, and all I may consider was we simply wanted them to be that dangerous as soon as within the second half of final season, however no. They couldn’t handle that, may they? ‘Oooh, have a look at us being all constant’. Pathetic.
There’s a number of chat about how they’re an growing old crew, which is simple. Walker and Gundogan are 34, de Bruyne is 33 and damage plagued as of late, after which you have got Stones, Akanji, Ederson, Ake, Silva and many others who’re throughout 30 however have performed a number of actually excessive depth soccer for a very long time. They’re clearly lacking Rodri too, and even when I feel that’s too simplistic an evidence for his or her present woes, we all know how a lot of an influence lacking one key participant can have on performances.
Anyway, the important thing level is that I hope this run continues endlessly. I do know it gained’t, and there’s adequate time left within the season for them to choose themselves up and do what they’ve performed yr on yr and win a load of video games in a row, however we are able to however hope. As Liverpool maintain successful, all we are able to do is maintain going ourselves and hope they drop some factors. Subsequent weekend they host Metropolis at Anfield, and there’s one other double-edged sword, as we’d like Metropolis to get one thing from that one. Not all the pieces, simply one thing.
Elsewhere within the Premier League this weekend, Wolves win over Fulham was spectacular, not least due to the 2 objectives scored by Matheus Cunha. I do know names get thrown round on a regular basis as we take into consideration bolster our personal ahead line, however he’s a very attention-grabbing participant. His first objective was simply excellent. The form of end you’d get if you happen to fused Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry collectively. I’m certain there are going to be loads of golf equipment him, if not in January however actually subsequent summer time. I wouldn’t be in any respect sad if Arsenal have been one in every of them.
There was additionally a sacking, with Steve Cooper dismissed by Leicester. Some individuals would possibly discover that unusual after simply 5 months in cost, however to me it makes good sense. He saved choosing Wout Faes, who’s probably one of many worst skilled footballers I’ve ever seen. I don’t suppose the massive woolly David Luiz head does him any favours, however each time I see him he’s terrible in all types of the way, and that was actually true of their recreation in opposition to Chelsea on the weekend. Graham Potter appears to be the person lined as much as change him, however he’d higher hope there are funds obtainable in January for a brand new centre-half.
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Pod must be out round midday. For now, have one.
