Author Topic: Arsenal 1 Liverpool 1 - Half time thread (Read 6200 times)

mullyred94 · « **Reply #80 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:09 pm »

Nunez Elliot and possibly Thiago on.

Expect Robertson at some stage with Joe on a yellow.

Get Nunez to run at Ben White his on a yellow.

oojason · « **Reply #81 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:12 pm »

Saka goal on 14' - https://dubz.link/v/4taq7q & https://streamin.one/v/85bbd3a3 & https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1754184734928711960

Gabriel own goal on 45+2' - https://dubz.link/v/mb4a85 & https://v.redd.it/53u5lty4rlgc1 & https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1754193574055358496

QC · « **Reply #82 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:13 pm »

Arsenal played the game of their lives that half, really should’ve made it count for more. Not convinced with our midfield

lgvkarlos · « **Reply #83 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:18 pm »

Nunez on please, and Grav is no substitute for Szob.
Had a good break now we need to capitalise, weird to say but I miss Bradley's work rate.

LiverBirdKop · « **Reply #84 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:21 pm »

Well shit, sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. We've been awful with credit to the arse for making it so hard for us.

Funky_Gibbons · « **Reply #85 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:24 pm »

Zero shots on target and 1-1 😁

Dree · « **Reply #86 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:26 pm »

We got better when Jones went deeper. But Gravenberch really is letting the game go by. Nunez and Elliot please.

Samie · « **Reply #87 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:28 pm »

I like Gakpo but he doesn;t scare anyone. Get Darwin on ASAP for fucks sakes.

88_RED · « **Reply #88 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:29 pm »

We need to pull the finger out.. I trust Jurgen to sort it out..

Our goal at the end can either galvanize them to come out and really go for it as they will feel wronged and aggrieved to be going into the dressing room all square.. Or the the goal will play on their minds and we will score a couple in the second half..

Gravenberch and Gakpo off for Nunez and Elliot please..

Hestoic · « **Reply #89 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:31 pm »

Quote from: jillcwhomever on February 4, 2024, 05:22:46 pm

Arsenal have played like a team who have to win today, hopefully we will make some adjustments early in the second half as we need better balance.

Arteta's over the top celebration suggests that to me too. It's not like Arsenal to get all worked up early either...

jepovic · « **Reply #90 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:32 pm »

Mac has been fantastic, but hes so alone at CM. Gravenberch is so slow

vicar · « **Reply #91 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:38 pm »

Arsenal were really up for it in thaat half, not helped by us being a little weak in midfield. No protection really for Trent so Martinelli has far too much space and he is very quick.
Ironically as well as Arsenal have played, their goal was fortunate coming back off Ali to a 'just' onside Saka.

We really miss Szobo's energy and drive and Nunez stretching them (and obvs Salah), But 1-1 at half time is good, not re-organise, control a bit more of the game and get Nunez on to stretch them. But we need to block Martinelli more.

Commentary is horrific, how many times in 3 minutes can you mention we haven't had a short on target and the voice or Neville when we scored. Could he sounds any more disappointed!

Phineus · « **Reply #92 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:40 pm »

Lucky, but take it. Fantastic spirit from Diaz there.

Gravenberch has a lot of talent, but needs a lot of work and this isn’t game for him. I’d be tempted for Nunez on and go 424, or Robbo on, move Gomez RB and Trent into midfield.

If Thiago has minutes in him, he great to have him on for last 15 mins so we’re controlling game, not them.

TipTopKop · « **Reply #93 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:41 pm »

Quote from: TALBERT on February 4, 2024, 05:24:02 pm

Technically 1 nil to the Arsenal

2-0 surely!

Mister Flip Flop · « **Reply #94 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:42 pm »

Arsenal ran themselves into the ground that half. We win this 3 or 4-2 when the chaos comes on.

medley · « **Reply #95 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:42 pm »

We hadn't turned up really and somehow we are level. Arsenal have played into our hands to be honest. I thought they would keep the pressure on and continue to press high up the pitch but they've done the opposite. They've all dropped off and tried to kill the spaces making it hard for us to create. It has worked on one level but it's at least given us time to slowly work our selves back into the game.

We have to improve though as they are going to come back of their shells to break forward again.

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #96 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:46 pm »

Quote from: DelTrotter on February 4, 2024, 05:22:37 pm

Yeah it's baffling, even more baffling when we are already missing Salah.

If we're still in the game though when he comes on it'll look like a masterstroke. Arsenal will shit themselves.

sminp · « **Reply #97 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:49 pm »

Undeserved but we take it. Awful performance. Gomez, Grav and the ref having a competition to see who can be Arsenal’s MOTM

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #98 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:52 pm »

Antony Taylor as shite as expected.

We haven't really started well, but we always play better second half.

Hopefully we'll step it up and Nunez will grab a hat-trick

Had the commentary on for a change - how gutted was ratboy after the goal - never said a word for about a minute.

elsewhere · « **Reply #99 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:52 pm »

we'll end up with 0 goals on target and score 3 goals

mattD · « **Reply #100 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:58 pm »

Sheer graft from a few lads got us back in the match. Not much finesse from Diaz today but he's throwing himself all over the place that has got us back in it.

As poor as we've been, we haven't been utterly dominated.

Lads dealt with what was thrown at them well, now regroup, maybe get Nunez on the pitch and win this thing.

RJH · « **Reply #101 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:24:59 pm »

Good of the ref to book White for time wasting, considering how slow they'd be taking throw ins even before they scored.

Be nice if there was a bit more consistency on what constitutes a foul though. Gakpo pushed and pulled - nothing.
Martinelli gets a shoulder barge - foul. Diaz gets a hand in the chest - nothing.

Claire. · « **Reply #102 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:00 pm »

Nice to see that shithouse’s usual tactics bite him in the arse, and brilliant from Lucho to force it 🫶

Fruity · « **Reply #103 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:01 pm »

be nice to see some of our players get stuck in.

Lacking that bit of pace upfront. Apart from that I think we looked nervy and Arsenal after they scored looked a bit nervy.

If we can keep it at 1-1 then I think we might nick it but expect Arsenal to come out pressing for first 15-20 minutes

Caligula? · « **Reply #104 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:03 pm »

Quote from: meady1981 on February 4, 2024, 05:24:04 pm

Was that worse than the FA cup first half?

It definitely was.

S · « **Reply #105 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:08 pm »

I have a go at Darwin’s finishing all the time, but we’re really missing his presence here. Front three are toothless which is so rare for us.

AmanShah21 · « **Reply #106 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:14 pm »

The scoreline absolutely flatters us. Need to fix that right side. I would bring on Harvey for Grav at half time. He's been too patchy in that half and we need more energy in midfield.

B0151? · « **Reply #107 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:14 pm »

Quote from: Pureoriginal on February 4, 2024, 05:22:55 pm

Horrible half from us. Bradley and Nunez obvious misses.

Szobo too. Grav just not there yet. Pretty bad luck to have all unavailable right before key game. Shame it's no doubt too early for a substantial Thiago cameo as exactly what we need.

Scottymuser · « **Reply #108 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:17 pm »

Gakpo has, unsurprisingly, awful. Trent had a dodgy moment as did VVD and we are very lucky to be level. The ball in from Gravy was fucking brilliant and deserved a goal, but it was a poor first touch from Diaz, but he never gave up and battles and that OG happened. Robbo possibly on as Gomez is on a yellow and you know their tactic will be to get Saka running at him. And Nunez on please.

Not sure why some people are calling Gravy as out of his depth - created the goal, and twice got fooled by rice but Taylor ignored. He has been ok (Mac Allister has been giving the ball away more)

thisyearisouryear · « **Reply #109 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:18 pm »

Not starting Nunez was a mistake I think. Need his pace against this Arsenal backline.
Other than that - I think we will start overpowering them as the second half progresses.

3-1 win for us. Second before the 60-minute mark and the third at around 85.

HarryLabrador · « **Reply #110 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:19 pm »

Quote from: gemofabird on February 4, 2024, 05:21:01 pm

Need a bit of luck

Actually the hand of God!

Schmarn · « **Reply #111 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:20 pm »

Took their best punch and we’re still level. We’ll get stronger now especially with Nunez and Elliott to come on.

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #112 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:26 pm »

We have zero individual threat up top at the moment. Arsenal are defending with the knowledge that our players are unlikely to hurt them in behind, compressing space and making the likes of Diaz and Gakpo have to play 1v2 or more. The spacing to the midfield isn't ideal either as both Gravenberch and Curtis are a little further out, which helps them get more bodies around Diaz and Gakpo to avoid 1v1s. We're extraordinarily lucky to be going in 1-1.

clinical · « **Reply #113 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:28 pm »

Quote from: harryc on February 4, 2024, 05:24:04 pm

What a strike will be in the goal of the month comp 😂

Gravy not ready to start these sort of games.

Just a bizarre signing. He's not exactly a Klopp midfielder. There is time for him to improve. But after a good start he hasn't kicked on at all.

Asam · « **Reply #114 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:30 pm »

Fair play to Arsenal, they were much better and caused us loads of problems, we didn’t create anything

second half i expect to see a few changes and it should be much more equal

chromed · « **Reply #115 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:42 pm »

Grav and Gakpo completely anonymous and we're constantly giving the ball to Virg to try and create from the back which is getting us nowhere.

However we are still right in this game, and Arsenal for all their might are surely bound to tire soon enough. I would unleash Darwin sooner rather than later and get him to change the game.

Have faith reds

jepovic · « **Reply #116 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:42 pm »

Trent doesnt look fit to start. Very passive

stonecold_jpm · « **Reply #117 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:45 pm »

Lucky be level, once again we couldn’t handle their high pressing. Get Darwin on and Robbo on move Trent into midfield and start putting balls in behind like the cup game and we’ll have them.

vicar · « **Reply #118 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:46 pm »

Why does Ben White take about 1 minute for every throw? It wasn't as if he was time wasting, its right from the start, every time?

Schmidt · « **Reply #119 on:** February 4, 2024, 05:25:47 pm »

We've been here many times before this season, a low intensity start while the opposition throw everything at us and press harder than they've pressed before. Despite all that it's 1-1 with some big names to come off the bench still. Unless they get an early goal in the second half I think the momentum will shift our way.