Weekend Football Thread *spoilers be inside*

Gustov said:
I believe listing a 'cheeky' free kick to justify how Chelsea were lucky today is pretty pathetic.

Yes i understand what you're saying about luck but like I say above, it's hardly a justification as to how Chelsea were lucky.

What's your point anyway? Are you going to start calling every team who score against you lucky because there's a chance the ball could have gone elsewhere other than the back of the net. Like the above poster says, ''clutching at straws'
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This is the last I'm going to say on the matter because this is really starting to annoy me. The free-kick element was not a definite piece of evidence. It was a tiny, off-hand remark about the wider picture. If it makes it easier for you to comprehend that, pretend that I never mentioned it.

And I'm not clutching at straws, I'm perfectly confident in my own assessment on what I see. Just because my own opinion differs from your own does not mean I'm wrong - how rude can you be? A thousand people can watch the same thing and see something different. Or have you forgotton that?

Stop trying to insult me and talk about the game.
 
Nix said:
Now you're getting it. The point about luck is perhaps too philosophical for this thread - so you'll have to forgive me for thinking you lot able to comprehend it - it was included as part of the wider picture, not as a definitive statement in itself.
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Ah you were being philosophical! You're intelligence is too strong for us all and we are all stupid for not being able to comprehend your philosophies.

Yea...:o
 
Gustov said:
Ah you were being philosophical! You're intelligence is too strong for us all and we are all stupid for not being able to comprehend your philosophies.

Yea...:o
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Again with the ad hominem Gustov. Go away from the thread, make a cup of tea. Come back and talk football. This is beyond childish now.
 
Nix said:
This is the last I'm going to say on the matter because this is really starting to annoy me. The free-kick element was not a definite piece of evidence. It was a tiny, off-hand remark about the wider picture. If it makes it easier for you to comprehend that, pretend that I never mentioned it.
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I'm sorry, I didn't know I could comprehend something that you hadn't previously elaborated on. You listed it in your reasons as for why Chelsea were lucky, nothing more, nothing less.

Nix said:
Again with the ad hominem Gustov. Go away from the thread, make a cup of tea. Come back and talk football. This is beyond childish now.
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No your comments are just absurd and you're a delusional Arsenal fan.

1-1 would have been a fair result? Need I say more.

Your philosophy on luck is fine, but to apply it to football to justify why teams were lucky to score goals of high quality is just plain silly.

Oh, I just had a cup of tea thanks :)
 
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Nix said:
Yes, Chelsea were fortunate to have the better side today. Arsenal have been plagued since the internation break, as I'm sure you're aware. However, that aside - based on the two teams that turn up - Chelsea played the stronger game - hence why it was 0-3! Decisions, etc. did however tend to go in Chelsea's favour, which actually equates to 'bad' luck on behalf of Arsenal. And to cut off any further straw-men: my earlier point about Arsenal missing players like Drogba is not down to luck or chance. That is simply the fact at hand.

Now, honestly - do you genuinely feel that based on what you saw today, if Arsenal had had that finishing touch, that the score would've stayed as it was? If Arsenal had had a full strength squad turn up, I really wouldn't be surprised if it had ended a draw. Call me delusional if you like,
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Sorry, I didn't realise scorelines were adjusted for if & buts. Yes, if arsenal had players like Drogba up front and had the best and most solid defence in the league, then yes, the scoreline would have been different. Arsenal would also have been wearing blue shirts...

And yes, you're delusional. There, job done :)
 
Gustov said:
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No your comments are just absurd and you're a delusional Arsenal fan.

1-1 would have been a fair result? Need I say more.
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Now you're cherry picking. I've already gone to the trouble on clarifying this point too.

2blue4u said:
Sorry, I didn't realise scorelines were adjusted for if & buts. Yes, if arsenal had players like Drogba up front and had the best and most solid defence in the league, then yes, the scoreline would have been different. Arsenal would also have been wearing blue shirts...

And yes, you're delusional. There, job done :)
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And there we are - perhaps one of the first posts that I actually enjoyed reading (despite calling me delusional, but then I did invite that).

A good point about the ifs and buts 2blue, but then - what would there be to otherwise discuss? I thought that was half the fun here?

Back to the delusional part - I've not once, not once said that Arsenal should've won today, nor that Chelsea did not deserve their win. So let's not try and build that up to something it isn't okay?

What I disagree with is that people feel Arsenal played a completely inferior game. What I'm saying is that, I saw Arsenal - despite not being on top form - giving Chelsea one hell of a game. 0-3 isn't a fair reflection on what I saw. Chelsea deserved the win, but at 0-3?
 
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2blue4u said:
Sorry, I didn't realise scorelines were adjusted for if & buts. Yes, if arsenal had players like Drogba up front and had the best and most solid defence in the league, then yes, the scoreline would have been different. Arsenal would also have been wearing blue shirts...

And yes, you're delusional. There, job done :)
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:D
 
I maybe a little biased but Chelsea deserved the win, other than Arsenal's disallowed goal when did they really test Cech? Chelsea always looked the more confident and sure of their ability in the final third.

Whilst I agree Arsenal passed well, had pace etc they just looked far to light weight up front.

Perhaps a Gunners fan can tell me why Walcott didn't start, he had Cole in his pocket at times.
 
2StepSteve said:
My gf says it is only football.. ha :p
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:eek: :confused: :(

I think it'll be up to smaller teams to trip up Chelsea on the way to the title rather than Man Uniteds or the... snigger, Arsenals and Liverpools; a complacency of form will undo them rather than a straight out contest of strength and skill (and in Chelsea's case, more of the former and less of the latter).
 
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JamesU2005 said:
Fair enough.

Do you feel that to compete in the league now Wenger can't continue with his youth is best policy and needs real cash that seemingly all the current top 4 have?
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I trust Wenger knows what he's doing, but I do definitely feel that we need a strong finisher up-front. It will probably make all the difference to our game. Our defence is much stronger this season, and will improve over time. Our midfield is fantastic and creates lots of chances. RvP is great at putting the ball carefully where he wants it, but we really need someone who can thump it in, to pair up with him. If Wenger splashes any cash mid-season, it will be either for another strong defender, or for the finisher. Either will improve our game, but the latter I think will make a world of difference.
 
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