Topic: Arsenal

[redgriffin73]

Pathetic from Arsenal

And the PL for agreeing to it.

[Fromola]

Sorry, but you’ve got some nerve coming onto a Liverpool forum and accusing our manager and staff of fictitiously invented some medical test results in order to get out of playing a game.

It's an established fact now among Arsenal fans.

[Tommy_W]

What an absolute joke. So whenever we don't fancy a game we can just say we've got a few injuries now can we? It made sense if it was Covid related, but this is just bullshit!

[The North Bank]

What an absolute joke. So whenever we don't fancy a game we can just say we've got a few injuries now can we? It made sense if it was Covid related, but this is just bullshit!

I thought you’d be happy, you could have Son back , your only good player.

[Fromola]

The postponement meant that the 3 players you mention were available for the rescheduled match , how is that not benefitting from the postponement, and I’m the daft one!

But that was nothing to do with wanting the game off though, was it?

We'd have happily played with Kelleher in goal and Konate and Van Dijk at the back.

[Dim Glas]

What an absolute joke. So whenever we don't fancy a game we can just say we've got a few injuries now can we? It made sense if it was Covid related, but this is just bullshit!

basically yes! Leicester and Arsenal have shown how easy it is to do, now it’s just a question of which team tries it next. Although you might be at a disadvantage of not having a few players at AFCON. 

[DelTrotter]

What an absolute joke. So whenever we don't fancy a game we can just say we've got a few injuries now can we? It made sense if it was Covid related, but this is just bullshit!

Yep, it's a total farce. And how are these injuries confirmed? Does an independent premier league doctor go and check everyone, what if someone says they have a bad back, how is that diagnosed? It's utter shit.

[RyanBabel19]

So at what point did the logic change?

When it was us we were being slated by their fanbase, all of a sudden now the narrative has changed and we should 'not blame Arsenal, blame the FA'. So if it's anyone else, the team are taking the piss, but if it's them, it's different

Who was the fucking twat on twitter arguing with opposition fans shouting people down? Wonder if he's suddenly changed his tune on decisions being made 'because its Liverpool'

[4pool]

The postponement meant that the 3 players you mention were available for the rescheduled match , how is that not benefitting from the postponement, and I’m the daft one!

Reading comprehension, a problem?

The three players weren't available until after the scheduled first leg.

They didn't train until the day before the Shrewbury match.



Liverpool have encountered issues with the COVID-19 pandemic this year, with several key players out including Roberto Firmino, Joel Matip and Alisson.

Even Jurgen Klopp contracted the virus, meaning Pep Ljinders led the side at Stamford Bridge, with Caoimhin Kelleher deputising for Alisson.

The quartet can all return within the next week, with all available for the FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town on Sunday.

Notice no mention of the League Cup semi as being their return date?



Joel Matip has been cleared for Liverpool involvement against Shrewsbury on Sunday after returning to training on Friday.

However, assistant boss Peter Krawietz was unable to provide an update on Alisson Becker or Roberto Firmino, who were also self-isolating for last week's draw at Chelsea.

[The North Bank]

But that was nothing to do with wanting the game off though, was it?

We'd have happily played with Kelleher in goal and Konate and Van Dijk at the back.

You might have been happy personally, I’d have been happy to play tomorrow I’d fancy us against this spurs any time. But we don’t make the decisions and our opinions ultimately don’t matter. If a loophole exists every manager has to do what’s best for his club.

[The North Bank]

Reading comprehension, a problem?

The three players weren't available until after the scheduled first leg.

They didn't train until the day before the Shrewbury match.



Liverpool have encountered issues with the COVID-19 pandemic this year, with several key players out including Roberto Firmino, Joel Matip and Alisson.

Even Jurgen Klopp contracted the virus, meaning Pep Ljinders led the side at Stamford Bridge, with Caoimhin Kelleher deputising for Alisson.

The quartet can all return within the next week, with all available for the FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town on Sunday.

Notice no mention of the League Cup semi as being their return date?

They played though, in the first leg of the league cup.

[rafathegaffa83]

Laughable take

John Cross@johncrossmirror
People having a go at Arsenal totally misses the point, in my opinion. If other clubs had games postponed, why wouldn’t Arsenal ask? The Prem rules have long since become stretched and abused. Trying to rewrite them now is too late.

[Samio]

Saw a couple of tweets that summarise this perfectly…

Arsenal’s circumstances might technically fit the new postponement criteria, but morally it is a scandal that a team can duck out of a game with 24 hours notice and one case of covid. Shows complete contempt for fans and opponents.

But most clubs would take advantage of this loophole if they could. The real fault here is obviously with the rules themselves. How has the Premier League blindly handed clubs the power to play at their own convenience?

It’s all very well talking about consistency and universal application of the rules. But if the rules are wrong - as we all know they are - why not change them? The rules are there to serve the game! Not the other way round!

[4pool]

They played though, in the first leg of the league cup.

Yes they did.

But the first leg wasn't played Thurs Jan 6th as scheduled. And they weren't available due to covid then. Which is what you are arguing about.

Daft again from you.

[Fromola]

You might have been happy personally, I’d have been happy to play tomorrow I’d fancy us against this spurs any time. But we don’t make the decisions and our opinions ultimately don’t matter. If a loophole exists every manager has to do what’s best for his club.

Loophole in our case being faking a load of positive Covid tests and shutting training down for days to destroy our rhythm and lose home advantage just so we could have 2 or 3 players back 

[The North Bank]

Yes they did.

But the first leg wasn't played Thurs Jan 6th as scheduled. And they weren't available due to covid then. Which is what you are arguing about.

Daft again from you.

No I meant that the postponing of the first match allowed them to play in the rescheduled match. Obviously they’d rather have played the Chelsea match so it wasn’t by design but that’s what happened .

On today’s decision, we have 13 players and Covid is a factor , everyone else gets their games postponed for that.

[Hazell]

So does that mean our match on Thursday will be called off as well?

[Nick110581]

No I meant that the postponing of the first match allowed them to play in the rescheduled match. Obviously they’d rather have played the Chelsea match so it wasn’t by design but that’s what happened .

On today’s decision, we have 13 players and Covid is a factor , everyone else gets their games postponed for that.

But you loaned two out knowing loads would be at the AFCON

Good planning and a nice weekend off cause you didn’t fancy it

[Suareznumber7]

Laughable take

John Cross@johncrossmirror
People having a go at Arsenal totally misses the point, in my opinion. If other clubs had games postponed, why wouldn’t Arsenal ask? The Prem rules have long since become stretched and abused. Trying to rewrite them now is too late.

Not really.  Why wouldn't any club take advantage of the rules in place to give themselves the best chance to meet their objectives for the season?

[MonsLibpool]

You know you really are daft.

Alisson, Firmino, and Matip would not have been available for the first leg as their quarantine was not done. They had to test negative for two consecutive days after serving their quarantine before being allowed back. Which was AFTER the scheduled first leg.

When the 17 positive tests came about again, the players had to be retested that day. Then tested again for a further two days to confirm negative tests from the first day. So self-isolation while that was being done. Which is why the first leg was postponed.

I realize in a fast moving posting / twitter world facts get lost. Don't lose them again.

That's not necessary.

[Barneylfc∗]

That's not necessary.

Why is not necessary to call an idiot out for being an idiot?

[TepidT2O]

So does that mean our match on Thursday will be called off as well?

Oh my…

[Fromola]

So does that mean our match on Thursday will be called off as well?

It means they'll have their feet up raring to go for Thursday with all these injuries miraculously cleared up.

[Hazell]

Oh my…

It means they'll have their feet up raring to go for Thursday with all these injuries miraculously cleared up.

Oh, I see

[Nick110581]

It means they'll have their feet up raring to go for Thursday with all these injuries miraculously cleared up.

We might as well ask to postpone it.

Loan a couple out. Claim injuries and AFCON as a reason.

[MonsLibpool]

Why is not necessary to call an idiot out for being an idiot?

He's a respected poster that has being here for a while. We might not always agree with him but I think he deserves more respect.

[ScottishGoon]

We might as well ask to postpone it.

Loan a couple out. Claim injuries and AFCON as a reason.

If it leaves you with 13 players, by all means.

[Hazell]

We might as well ask to postpone it.

Loan a couple out. Claim injuries and AFCON as a reason.

Need to get a few players sent off tomorrow as well.

[Barneylfc∗]

He's a respected poster that has being here for a while. We might not always agree with him but I think he deserves more respect.

He has accused Liverpool of cheating and faking covid test results in order to get a game called off. What part of that deserves respect?

[Dim Glas]

He's a respected poster that has being here for a while. We might not always agree with him but I think he deserves more respect.

he’s been making up lies so he can call out the team you support for cheating and faking tests. 

He has people on strings here though, always has, just because he rips the shit out of Spurs.

[Barneylfc∗]

he’s been calling out the team you support for cheating and faking tests. 

He has people on strings here though, always has, just because he rips the shit out of Spurs.

I wouldn't be so sure of that.

[Dave McCoy]

TNB is just trolling most of the time.

Anyway it’s a farce of a decision but par for the course for any of the PL, FA and FL recent decisions.

[The North Bank]

He's a respected poster that has being here for a while. We might not always agree with him but I think he deserves more respect.

Amen brother

[Barneylfc∗]

Amen brother

You'd maybe get a bit more respect if you called out the c*nts in your fanbase instead of being like them.

[ScottishGoon]

You'd maybe get a bit more respect if you called out the c*nts in your fanbase instead of being like them.

To be fair, he called out the away fans the other day, & called out the social media cretins as well..

[Barneylfc∗]

To be fair, he called out the away fans the other day, & called out the social media cretins as well..

Yet has chosen to get into bed with the cretins calling us cheats

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Of course you did, Allison Firmino and Matip missed the game against Chelsea and would’ve missed the game at arsenal as it would’ve fallen within the same week if the first leg wasn’t postponed. And that’s just 3 off the top of my head . You went from a huge outbreak where to be fair it would’ve been insane to play the game , to just Trent, and he too was back in time for the rearranged match so you can add him.

You're talking bollocks.

[Crosby Nick]

He's a respected poster that has being here for a while. We might not always agree with him but I think he deserves more respect.

Indeed. Apologies.

He’s a Cockney idiot.

[MonsLibpool]

he’s been making up lies so he can call out the team you support for cheating and faking tests. 

He has people on strings here though, always has, just because he rips the shit out of Spurs.

I get where you're coming from. His argument can be rubbished but I just feel insulting him personally is going too far.

[Dave McCoy]

I get where you're coming from. His argument can be rubbished but I just feel insulting him personally is going too far.

He’s a troll.  Just because it’s not normally directed at LFC doesn’t make it respected.