Bournemouth didn't cause Liverpool much trouble, so I'd be surprised to see them get a result against Man Utd.
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Bournemouth didn't cause Liverpool much trouble, so I'd be surprised to see them get a result against Man Utd.
Yes, I have just read this in The Guardian.
I suppose that the time has come for him to leave, but, as an Arsenal fan, I have always greatly admired and respected Mr Wenger (even if his disdain for defensive matters sometimes frustrated - and occasionally infuriated - me) and will be very sorry that his era - which was legendary at times - has drawn to an inevitable close.
I think he truly loved Highbury, - and bonded strongly with the place - but could never quite muster the same feeling for the Emirates.
Who would you want as a replacement?
I doubt his replacement will get anywhere near as long in post.
Pretty much all the "big name" managers seem spoken for at the moment.
Maybe Simeone? He represents a dramatic shift in playing style, but he would almost certainly make Arsenal more competitive.
Maybe Simeone? He represents a dramatic shift in playing style, but he would almost certainly make Arsenal more competitive.
No idea; oddly enough, it is not something I have given much thought to, so permanent a feature and fixture at the Emirates did Mr Wenger come to seem.
My brother suggested (a few months ago) that I give thought to Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel is all but off to PSG. I personally don't see the fuss about Brendan Rodgers but he probably 'ticks all the boxes'. Allegri and Jardim have more personality for me and know how to get in player's faces which is what those Arsenal players need.
I'd imagine most top managers will be happy to not succeed Mr Wenger. Like when AF left Manchester United. His replacements didn't fair well.
Agree that I am unable to see the fuss about Brendan Rodgers; that sounds like reverting to some bad old habits - the only English manager that impresses me is Sean Dyche.
However, I would like to see Tuchel considered for the position, as I think he has the combination of characteristics that the position may require.
While I take @Alphazoid's point that in recent years, Arsenal haven't scaled the heights that Manchester United shortly before Fergie's departure, these will still be very difficult shoes to fill; Arsène Wenger was a colossus who made Arsenal in his image, revolutionised the English game during his first decade in charge, and it will be very hard to recruit someone with that character and calibre, who is also qualified, passionate and experienced.
Happy to see Danny Ings get a goal, though Liverpool squandered a 2-goal lead against West Brom. The Baggies need the points a lot more than Liverpool do, and while I have no problems with Klopp's decision to defend the lead, it was disappointing to see a five-man defense leak two goals.
Well, West Brom appear to have woken up and are battling gamely, although I think an escape form relegation exceptionally unlikely at this stage.
Re Mr Wenger, I recall my intrigued surprise when he was appointed; he had to serve out his notice in Japan, and Arsenal were prepared to wait, certain that his appointment would prove worthwhile.
Re Mr Wenger, I recall my intrigued surprise when he was appointed; he had to serve out his notice in Japan, and Arsenal were prepared to wait, certain that his appointment would prove worthwhile.
It got worse. Surely your not watching though?
I'm sure @JamesMike is enjoying the game!
The main event is tomorrow lunchtime though.
With Wenger announcing his departure, why do I feel the team will be wanting to go out on a high?
Yes, it did get worse; no, not watching it, following the coverage on the live feed in The Guardian.
But, I knew once Spurs had spurned (or failed to put away) a series of chances while they were dominant in the first half, that they would rue such profligate generosity; they hardly got a decent shot in the second half.
But I don't doubt that @JamesMike enjoyed it.
Um yes.
Reading some of the emotional tributes to Mr Wenger, from both former players and current players (how many described him as a father figure?) I suspect that Arsenal may wish to make a point or two when they take to the pitch tomorrow afternoon.
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I'm sure. I think you did a good job at the back dealing with Kane especially.
Yes, from what I could gather, he hardly got a sniff of the ball in the second half.
Well, as I commented a few posts back, they had a number of outstanding chances which they should have converted for a period in the first half when they were dominant.
They could have been three nil up, and Manchester United would have found it had to come back from that.
Usually, when a team squanders that number of superb chances, you just know that they will live to regret it.
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