Premier League 2019-2020 we’re off

[fundy]

some better signs 2nd half, at least there seems to be some impetus if not the necessary structure/discipline

game could still go either way but every chance to win this now

 

[Robin Hood]

If you arsenal fans want to cheer yourselves up look up the Newcastle second goal and be pleased you aren't a Sheff Utd fan.

Toon Army - not a classic but well played - only one point behind Spurs.
Who said we were doomed to be relegated ?

 

[Wolf]

Certainly some better signs going forward, without the ball we still concede far to much space and look vulnerable at every chance. Leno kept us in it again at a vital time, certainly shows how much work whoever comes in as manager has on their hands to get is being a team completely again.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Toon Army - not a classic but well played - only one point behind Spurs.
Who said we were doomed to be relegated ?

I'll put my hand up there ?. Mind, I also said Joelinton would be the worst signing of the season and he isn't proving me wrong so far. Then again who needs him when you have big Andy back ?.

 

[fundy]

sigh

 

[Wolf]

And theres the defending as a team issue once again.

 

[pendodave]

Impressed by Brighton. Had the misfortune to watch them live last season. It was like having your eyes poked out. Shows the difference a proper manager can make...

 

[pendodave]

Boom de la boom....

 

[fundy]

if Luiz was the answer what was the question........

PS Fish this is rhetorical, you dont need to answer )

 

[fundy]

add Brighton to the list of sides like Palace and Southampton that have been the better side at Emirates lately

 

[Cherry13]

I'll put my hand up there ?. Mind, I also said Joelinton would be the worst signing of the season and he isn't proving me wrong so far. Then again who needs him when you have big Andy back ?.

I think it’s a bit harsh on him, granted he isn’t setting the world alight, but he’s hardly getting the service or playing in a team that’s going to provide him with a tonne of chances. I can’t recall any glaring shockers he’s had.
Bruce has done well to build the team around our main strength and that’s pace wide, and set pieces. Almiron and ASM are clearly the outlets in the team and neither of them are particularly going to get to a byeline to whip a cross in for him.

Mind we are dull as dishwater to watch, not sure the finishing stats but possession can’t have been above 35%, we’ll survive this season. But I think we’ve already peaked.

 

[paddyc]

Another crap display. when you lose at home to Brighton you know your in huge trouble.?

 

[Wolf]

if Luiz was the answer what was the question........

PS Fish this is rhetorical, you dont need to answer )

TBH i don't think was can even blame Luiz. Collectively as a team simply woeful yet again, with the exception of a 10min spell we were so slow all over the pitch, midfield had so many holes in it as Torreira was all over the place, i actually give Xhaka credit tonight as he was at least trying to always play forwards. Even though we're playing slow Ozil then slows it down even more. Where wad Auba as well just disappeared in 2nd half then randomly seen seeking permission to come back on the pitch.

We're simply not playing as a team, not defending as a team and merely look like they are not bothered. Ive literally never known our team to be so negative and poor as they are at the moment.

 

[Wolf]

Another crap display. when you lose at home to Brighton you know your in huge trouble.?

We didn't just lose we were outplayed in evwry dept?

 

[ger147]

Great result for Brighton, could be a very valuable 3 points come the end of the season.

 

[fundy]

Another crap display. when you lose at home to Brighton you know your in huge trouble.?

yet again conceded 20 shots to a side that are supposed to be bottom half this season, as we did to watford, southampton and plenty of others

does beg the question what they do in training each week, as it clearly isnt about structure, pressing or defending as a unit. individuals get isolated and then make individual errors to compound the problem

is it really that hard to set up the side with a solid structure, a proper shield to the defense and then use that as a base to go forward from?

gonna be even harder in January when the likes of Aubam are in the window

 

[paddyc]

Looks like Auba cannot wait to get out of there

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I’m not going to bed without watching Famtv ??

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Awful again from Arsenal and definitely a rudderless ship on and off the pitch. Somethin needs to change and fast but not sure the club know what they want

No surprise Silva has gone. Inevitable after the Anfield loss and the clamour for Moyes still grows and some seeing it as a positive https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50681211

Good win for Newcastle. Didn't expect them to get anything at Sheffield

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I think it’s a bit harsh on him, granted he isn’t setting the world alight, but he’s hardly getting the service or playing in a team that’s going to provide him with a tonne of chances. I can’t recall any glaring shockers he’s had.
Bruce has done well to build the team around our main strength and that’s pace wide, and set pieces. Almiron and ASM are clearly the outlets in the team and neither of them are particularly going to get to a byeline to whip a cross in for him.

Mind we are dull as dishwater to watch, not sure the finishing stats but possession can’t have been above 35%, we’ll survive this season. But I think we’ve already peaked.

He hasn't had any glaring shockers, he has barely had any chances at all. He just looks very slow, ponderous, needs too long on the ball, isn't holding the ball up well, isn't bringing in the other players around him. I do agree with you that he isn't being fed particularly well and as a welcome to the premiership Newcastle are a tough gig, especially a striker in a defensive team. However Carroll came in last night and made a real impact and gave Joelinton a lesson in what is needed.

Don't forget he came to the Toon with only 8 goals in the bank last season. £40m for a striker with 8 goals to his name in a season, it made no sense. (Here speaks someone who's team spent slightly more on Alex Iwobi ???)