U r right but these kinds of games were what did
Really? Liverpool couldn't score past United's bus. Man city's form isn't exactly great. Drawn 2 league games before today. We could have got the same result against wba with the chances we had.
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U r right but these kinds of games were what did
Really? Liverpool couldn't score past United's bus. Man city's form isn't exactly great. Drawn 2 league games before today. We could have got the same result against wba with the chances we had.
I admire your optimism, and I usually would be right behind you. However, this is becoming a hallmark of our team isn't it?
We did it last year and don't seem to have learned anything. We can go on about missing Harry, but then claim we are not a one man team.
We always seem to be unfortunate. When that happens you have to start looking at yourself.
Just like if someone calls you selfish, you'll take no notice. However, if the same remark is uttered by different people many times you may have to ask yourself: 'Am I a self obsessed greedy cunt?'
Fact is, and it's there for all to see in stats - we all love the stats that are flattering to us but make excuses for the ones that don't - we have a terrible shots/sog conversion rate.
That means we have average finishers or our the vast majority of our shots are all shit.
Not always. On those occasions they did but city and Liverpool struggle just as much week to week and drop points against sides they should beat.
We do seem to lack that spark tho. Son looked like he was going to start providing it but seems to have snuffed out just as quick.
We need a bit of guile and creativity that the likes of Aguero or Coutinhio provide. As good as he can be our answer is supposed to be Eriksen but he doesn't have the stomach or desire for it from one week to the next in my opinion.
We seem to have hit a slump. But it's worth taking stock of what a slump actually looks like for us these days....unbeaten, 3pts off top and in the champions league. No consolation after a game like that but not quite as devastating as it feels when u take a step back.
But we didn't. It's starting to become a familiar line..'we should have won what with the chances we had' &
"If it wasn't for *insert keeper here*"
We probably should have had two goals- Jan and Dele's bar-rattlers were unfortunate. We got one pen out of the ref from a very dirty Leicester team, which makes think the officiating was fair enough. That aside, we created very low-percentage, low-danger chances today otherwise.
Janssen I think is doing quite well, our AM's can't seem to create any good chances for him, though. I can't remember the last time one of our AM's took the ball out wide and put a cross into him in the center! It's not that I'm against inverted wingers, but if you never are willing to go wide and keep the opponent honest, then you can be played into the middle and crowded out! I feel this is one of our problems at the moment.
One moment that stood out for me today was towards the middle of the second half, when Eriksen received the ball inside the box. With Janssen very closely marked by Simpson, and with a bit of space around him, it really amazed me that he didn't try and create a chance for himself to win the game. I think Eriksen should be looking to create a shot for himself with a bit of fancy footwork! As one of our best offensive players, I'd like him to feel more confident about taking chances in those kinds of situations.
Anyways, the team did well overall, it's not like Leicester didn't win the league last year... Our defense had a few minor scares but was solid throughout, and you have to credit the team and manager for continuing the run of good defensive form. Offensively, though, we look like we have suboptimal ideas in the final third. Hopefully they can work on some things in the next couple of days and bring a renewed approach to the coming matches.
Janssen I think is doing quite well, our AM's can't seem to create any good chances for him, though. I can't remember the last time one of our AM's took the ball out wide and put a cross into him in the center! It's not that I'm against inverted wingers, but if you never are willing to go wide and keep the opponent honest, then you can be played into the middle and crowded out! I feel this is one of our problems at the moment.
One moment that stood out for me today was towards the middle of the second half, when Eriksen received the ball inside the box. With Janssen very closely marked by Simpson, and with a bit of space around him, it really amazed me that he didn't try and create a chance for himself to win the game. I think Eriksen should be looking to create a shot for himself with a bit of fancy footwork! As one of our best offensive players, I'd like him to feel more confident about taking chances in those kinds of situations.
Anyways, the team did well overall, it's not like Leicester didn't win the league last year... Our defense had a few minor scares but was solid throughout, and you have to credit the team and manager for continuing the run of good defensive form. Offensively, though, we look like we have suboptimal ideas in the final third. Hopefully they can work on some things in the next couple of days and bring a renewed approach to the coming matches.
Yep, i totally agree that poch will sort this out, unlike AVB.
its just so frustrating watching it week in week out.
That amount times walker/rose take it wide - then the ball makes it through 3 player on the edge of the box - though to other wing. here, the ball is then lost or wasted and shots aren't taken when they should have been taken, Not enough fluidity.
It feels like every shot we take get blocked - followed by a prick commentator saying 'that block is as good as goal'
Fucking annoyed. Something needs to change before next Saturday.
On a brighter note, Danny was a genius as always.
Who mentioned united?? You can't make a comparison unless we have both played the same team.....
To be fair, I think you'll find it hard for anyone to disagree that Liverpool and City are miles better than us when it comes to attacking though. Both have cutting edge, better movement and PACE. Those three things will create chances and cause problems. They also like to shoot.
Compare that to us. We are usually very static when attacking, ultimately RELYING on passing to Walker and Rose on the wings (who both were great today) and to cross the ball in. We RARELY find that intricate pass that see's a player get the opportunity to shoot one on one. That will only get you so far.
It's just so frustrating as when it clicks for us it really clicks... man shitty for instance without Harry Kane... why can't we click every week!!!! 
Because we simply have too many inconsistent playersIt's just so frustrating as when it clicks for us it really clicks... man shitty for instance without Harry Kane... why can't we click every week!!!!
It's just so frustrating as when it clicks for us it really clicks... man shitty for instance without Harry Kane... why can't we click every week!!!!
Too many 7/10 players in our team and when we don't click. That's all we have. 7/10 players. We don't have that game changing star.
Not a huge fan of Pochettino's post game remarks.
Good performance etc.
When it happens this many times its more than being unfortunate
Good performance etc.
When it happens this many times its more than being unfortunate
That would be quite impressive though
Imagine that, the relegated invincibles.
aulinhobored:
Sonny is back being shit again
Dembele, Wanyama, Alli, Sissoko, Son offer absolutely nothing in terms of creativity
When Eriksen is off form, we create fuckall.
When Eriksen is off form, we create fuckall.