It's been one hell of a season. Defeats in two finals, more stress than any human ought to have to put up with, but we're Premier League Champions and we'll be back to try and do it all over again next seaon.
Ed Wilson
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He’s had his critics and hasn’t been brilliant all season but what a fantastic performance by Gyokeres again. Tireless running and hold up play, unlucky not to score. Rice phenomenal again. Can’t say much of it was pretty but job done. Into the final!
FT: Arsenal were good in the first half. Arsenal were ropey in the second half. A draw is a decent result going back home to the Emirates. I cannot believe that penalty was overturned. Eze was (clearly) fouled by Hancko and he bottled it after the Atletico players and Simeone got onto him. Coward.
We’ve already moved away from one of Zubi / Rice dropping to to the 6 to receive the ball between the centre backs and it’s so so bad again. It’s so hard to see what Arteta is trying to get his team to do in buildup. It’s going long all the team and never sticking. It’s bizarre.
Into the semi-finals of the Champions League! Hard work for the players. And it's hard work to watch this team struggle for fluency and rhythm. But it's done now. Out of the way. The right result over two legs. Atletico Madrid await, but all eyes now on Sunday.
What else can we say about David Raya? He's had one or two wobbles this season but has so much credit in the bank - his shot stopping is unbelievable. Doesn't get the praise he deserves because we (usually) defend so well. Has such a big impact on the way we play as a team. What a goalkeeper.
Shocking decision not to give a penalty. Who the f is on VAR?
When was the last time Arsenal played well? As in properly well? Our attackers are just so out of form. Hard to see where any goal is coming from. Zero threat (again).
And there is our season summed up in 2minutes. Pathetic performances as soon as we score. We are our own worst enemy yet again.
Timber has been brilliant up to January but noticeably poor since then. Not started well again today. Shame White just can’t stay fit enough to rotate in.
Frustrating we’ve not played more balls over the top like that one for Martinelli. Feel like that’s on all the time.
That’s a perfect example of where Gyokeres HAS to do better. Taking far too long to get shots off. That was a golden chance. Just touch and hit!
The most blatant yellow card for DCL but nothing? He’s so late and above the foot.
Really don’t think the Zubimendi Zubi/Rice/Ode trio is working at all. We have to try something else. Merino deserves a start & we’ve got to get more from Eze. Kairat a free hit to try something new on Wednesday before a huge game away at Leeds. We’ve got to become less predictable
Villa have absolutely no tactical ideas this game. Just kicking the ball back to Liverpool over and over. They’ve been terrible.
An utterly shite performance in the league again Arsenal.
We’ve run out of ideas. Haven’t played through the PSG press once
Given how experienced Sterling is, being caught offside on Neely every cross field switch is really not good enough
Partey and Odegaard have been so sloppy this half. Come on lads.
@shrewnaldo.bsky.social I was today years old when I found out who your profile picture is
Really feel like what worked for Arsenal so well over the last two seasons is far better defended by opposition teams now. We have to do something different before this PL season drifts away
Dreamwake - Heatwave is such a banger. Saxophones in metal / hard-rock songs are my muse. Bilmuri, SHREZZERS, Dreamwake ❤️
@poorlydrawnarsenal.com please sketch up James’ anecdote on being compared to Gregg Wallace
Absolutely phenomenal half by Arsenal. Can’t remember watching such a good half of football. So dominant.
Really good first half from Arsenal. Shame we couldn’t get the 2nd goal but if we can keep up that style and tempo it should come #COYG