[Match Thread] Arsenal F.C. v.s. F.C. Bayern Munich

Zinny on for Kiwior is an interesting pick, but an understandable one

People needed a reminer why Zinny starts apparently lol
- To be fair, Tomi woulda been nice for this game but I assume he isn't ready.
- Yeah. I think starting Kiwi for the defensive stability was good, but it obviously didn't pan out and it seems the midfield presence is going to be much more important at the moment.
- Yeah, I've been in that camp if I'm honest. Mostly his defending not being as good as others in the squad and his injury record for us. But what he brings in experience and skill in other areas I'm sure most teams in the PL would die for.
  I still want him in the team, I still think he's invaluable and still has a part to play.

Ok now that i'm watching the highlights at half time, what the fuck was our ENTIRE DEFENCE doing on that play with Gnabry?? nearly every single one fucked up??

I think because it began with Gabriel, there was no one to take charge - Kiwior was pre-flustered and everything fell apart from there
- idk that it even began with Gabriel, Raya was really close for no reason at the start which is kinda part of why Gabriel went the way he did

Harry sure is used to getting away with fucking murder, isn't he

Cards for tackling Saka? Is this christmas?

This is ... Europe?
- yeah i just always forget lol

Oh my god I thought that was gonna get headed in. Woulda been offside but whew

also very stupid penalty to give up from Saliba.

I fucking love you Trossard!

What is Kane even doing? He's just kind of running at people but never really challenging for the ball.

And running into people xD
- Watching the reply that elbow looks even more deliberate. He does not look like he is all that keen on trying to get the ball and more focused on throwing elbows...
- It is the history of the Kane.

I love me some Trossard. I feel like he's the best impact player for us when coming in off the bench

Trossard is the very definition of an impact player and it's beautiful
- He's tidy when starting and still plays well, but I feel like he's scored a lot of his goals coming off the bench (I could be wrong).

Yknow wha'ts the most annoying part of this? we've dominated the stats. Idk about how the actual game has been but we've dominated basically every stat besides xG and that's cuz we gave up a pen lmfao

Watching the goal replays and looks like silly individual errors that Bayern were able to capitalise on. The first goal is so uncharacteristic of how well we've defended over the past 3+ months.
- We're understandably nervous. Inshallah we can calm down after the half

the fuck are TNT doing showing goals from the other game idc about that lol

In fairness, it was a bit of a lull in the action. Annoyed that City are already up, though
- I don't think anyone watching this game wants to see City score, either side that wins we want City to lose lmfao

Kane, can't fucking score for England or to win anything but can score to fuck over us. Honestly one of the most frustrating players despite at the same time also being definitely an amazing striker.

Eh, he's cursed to never win a trophy so I think it's a fair trade
- No it's fucking not, I want England to win!! Closest thing we've got to a national team that will achieve anything unless the FA want to actually back Andersen.

That should be another card, Christ he chopped him like a tree

I feel a late goal coming, cmon!

Something I've noticed a few times - when we put a cross into the box, multiple people will go for it, which gives the defender an easy place to put the ball since soe much space is vacated. I'd rather see Jesus and Havertz take turns challenging in the air and the other watch for the second ball.

With you on that. It's something I've noticed as well. There have been so many times where if we had another player in around the box after a cross or shot it could have resulted in a chance. It can be a little frsutrating at times
- Yeah, I should hope it's the kind of thing that we take a look at soon

Even though we're behind, Jorginho and Gabi doing their little warmup jig makes me laugh

Time for Arteta to set the efogging standards

HE FUCKING STICKS HIS LEG OUT, TEUTONIC CUNT

I fear for our Starboy's ankles, even if they are adamantium

Absolutely deserved, it was like 15 seconds of last-ditch defending

Zinchenko coming on - I'm not sure if that's actually a good idea, but I suppose we'll see

Lol they aren't even trying to press our centerbacks :D

My heart dropped into my stomach, my God

REF

ER

EEE

Let's get this Partey started!

LET'S
FUCKING
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

The obligatory Harry Kane pen

Was dealing with school related shit, I see that we've been fucked up :p its fine we've got 135 minutes to go

My sentiments as well. The little bit of the game I've seen we look comfortable and are getting chances.
I'm not too worried about this result. A CL win would be fan-fucking-tastic. But I think the squad is still a little green for European football and I would rather focus on the PL.
- Honestly I think as long as we give it a good run for their money i'm not too fussed. Like I will be annoyed, for sure, but we're also in pole position for the league right now so I can't be tooo bothered by it.

Also naturlich Harry gets a penalty against us

I'm back again... had stream issues for both goals. Saw the replay of the penalty and it was pretty soft, but it was a stupid decision by Saliba (I think) regardless...

I'm liking most of the refereeing. Maybe a little card happy which could balloon as the half goes on

He's been pretty reasonable so far

I love you Leo ❤️

Real equalized, lol

WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK JUST HAPPENED

I have faith in our boys but I'm not sure I like the idea of having to go to Munich a goal down.

Agreed, I think it'll be a tougher game
- However, I do have faith in the boys to see out a 0-0 if we go up a goal. Which is why I was so pleased an hour ago. :(

don't do a Monaco and give it away now

If anything Bayern will give it away at the end

To my eye, Odegaard hasn't had a great game. Is the occasion getting to him?

That was an extremely confusing goal to concede

Y'all are my eyes until my partner wakes up for work and I can throw the radio broadcast on :')

Could you hide in the dunny? xD
- I considered it, but it's cold! It's okay, I'm listening now :D

Well they'll be pressing Kiwior even harder now

I could have seen this being 1 or 2-nil, if it wasn't for those errors to gift Bayern 2 goals.

gonna have to miss out on a chunk of the game while i switch buildings for class and grab a late lunch lol :p hopefully we score 5 hattricks.

MY KINGDOM FOR A HEADER

WE'RE RIDING OUR LUCK NOW, LADS

I hope not! I think we may need it for the run in, haha
- Certainly for the rest of this match. D:

Mmm... could have been a penalty? Seems shit he called it before VAR could get inolved. Doubt we would have gotten it though...

But by saying no, he made it basically impossible for VAR to intervene.
should've tbh
- Stonewall penalty

WHAT THE FUCK THEY (REAL) WENT 2-1 UP

Trossard is something else

Davies out for the second leg

They are stupidly press resistant

BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKAYO!

Shut the fuck up, Harry

It's like Martinelli's curlers, but flipped horizontally. Oh, what a beautiful day

We deserve this after the last 15 years
- This and so much more

Did I just see a Bayern coach pull out a sheaf of actual paper for last-minute instructions? I wonder if that's due to the German fetish for paper copies of everything or whether Bayern are living in the 90s technologically.

Didn't realise that was a thing, lol
- Yeah, I'm no expert but something I've heard is that Germans, especially their government, will ask for paper copies of things even in the year of our Lord 2024

Uhhhh I'm not sure what that interchange was between Gabi and Kiwior but it would be really cool if we could never do that again

This is not good. They look galvanized.

heads up play from Gabi

Come on lads, let's get some sweet motherfucking revenge!!

Bit late, but I'm here and just in time!

You little beauty!!!!

Welcome to the new era of Arsenal!

We're playing shit

yeah Bayern are shit, hard to play against

Uh oh, Martin's getting told off by the ref

That was ridiculous

LEGGO