Champions League Quarter Finals Week 1 / UEFA CUP

[Seth Rollins]

Song Nasri Denilson Eboue Diaby/Rosicky Bendtner2ng leg please.Arsenal play possession against EVERYONE and get slated for not doing anything with it, now people are saying we catch life?SMH @ Armchair fans.*Strokes Nou Camp ticket* :D/Anelka is GASSED. Barca were never keeping up that level of pressing and possession for 90 minutes. Acting like they took their foot off the gas. What game was you watching?

They did actually. It was so easy that they got cocky and didn't put in the same level of performence after getting a 2 goal lead.

In a Champions League Quarter Final match away from home? :\ Barcelona? Guardiola's Barcelona? Again, what game was you watching? You don't have possession against Arsenal, or anyone for that matter, at THAT level, for 90 minutes. You get chances, a little bit of play, a brief spell, we stopped giving the ball away as much, and Theo came on against tired legs.Certain man here are as delusional as these guys calling up you're on sky sports.

This is the same Barca who wer in a battle against Chelski at the bridge last year and scored in the 93rd min.. so dnt tell me about tired mateU use more energy chasing than wen in possession, hence why we always score in the last 10 against these lesser teams in the prem who try der heart out for 80 mins..Wally wernt against tired legs, he was against a casual back 4 and Ketia who didnt track back

We're going to have to agree to disagree here.You're telling me that in the 68th minute they wasn't tired from all that pressing and bombing forward?You're on them more than the ITV commentators. I had to lower the volume and fling on music they was breddin Barca so much./Whoever mentioned tracking back, that same reason is why Eboue needs to start next game.

[MrJibbles]

Song Nasri Denilson Eboue Diaby/Rosicky Bendtner2ng leg please.Arsenal play possession against EVERYONE and get slated for not doing anything with it, now people are saying we catch life?SMH @ Armchair fans.*Strokes Nou Camp ticket* :D/Anelka is GASSED. Barca were never keeping up that level of pressing and possession for 90 minutes. Acting like they took their foot off the gas. What game was you watching?

They did actually. It was so easy that they got cocky and didn't put in the same level of performence after getting a 2 goal lead.

In a Champions League Quarter Final match away from home? :\ Barcelona? Guardiola's Barcelona? Again, what game was you watching? You don't have possession against Arsenal, or anyone for that matter, at THAT level, for 90 minutes. You get chances, a little bit of play, a brief spell, we stopped giving the ball away as much, and Theo came on against tired legs.Certain man here are as delusional as these guys calling up you're on sky sports.

This is the same Barca who wer in a battle against Chelski at the bridge last year and scored in the 93rd min.. so dnt tell me about tired mateU use more energy chasing than wen in possession, hence why we always score in the last 10 against these lesser teams in the prem who try der heart out for 80 mins..Wally wernt against tired legs, he was against a casual back 4 and Ketia who didnt track back

According to people who watch Barca week in week out, they actually do look more tired this point than last year.There were definitely tired legs out there, they were slowly losing their rhythm.

Been saying this to a few people of late.

[ChickenCottage]

Song Nasri Denilson Eboue Diaby/Rosicky Bendtner2ng leg please.Arsenal play possession against EVERYONE and get slated for not doing anything with it, now people are saying we catch life?SMH @ Armchair fans.*Strokes Nou Camp ticket* :D/Anelka is GASSED. Barca were never keeping up that level of pressing and possession for 90 minutes. Acting like they took their foot off the gas. What game was you watching?

They did actually. It was so easy that they got cocky and didn't put in the same level of performence after getting a 2 goal lead.

In a Champions League Quarter Final match away from home? :\ Barcelona? Guardiola's Barcelona? Again, what game was you watching? You don't have possession against Arsenal, or anyone for that matter, at THAT level, for 90 minutes. You get chances, a little bit of play, a brief spell, we stopped giving the ball away as much, and Theo came on against tired legs.Certain man here are as delusional as these guys calling up you're on sky sports.

This is the same Barca who wer in a battle against Chelski at the bridge last year and scored in the 93rd min.. so dnt tell me about tired mateU use more energy chasing than wen in possession, hence why we always score in the last 10 against these lesser teams in the prem who try der heart out for 80 mins..Wally wernt against tired legs, he was against a casual back 4 and Ketia who didnt track back

We're going to have to agree to disagree here.You're telling me that in the 68th minute they wasn't tired from all that pressing and bombing forward?You're on them more than the ITV commentators. I had to lower the volume and fling on music they was breddin Barca so much./Whoever mentioned tracking back, that same reason is why Eboue needs to start next game.

Personally I'd rather have Walcott to pin their fullbacks back, thus making them play narrower football which means they'd have to play in Alex Song territory.

[Aquaman]

dunno if it was tirednessbut as goli was saying theres no match where u can play like they did in the 1st half for a full 90. not at this leveldid they take there foot off the gas? maybe slightly but when theo came on we gave them a shock and the momentum shiftedonce that momentum is against you its hard to turn it on again even for barca

[TF S4DK]

Barcelona fans will tell you that Maxwell is there weak link in defence. As is the attacking left position unless Iniesta is played there but then that weakens another area... If Walcott was on it, he could rape him, I said it before the game and I'm sure others knew it too, the question was more could Walcott turn up...Hence why I think Wenger f*cked up bringing Eboue on for Arshavin. I know he did it cos in the overall sense of the game we was getting peppered. But it had to be Rosicky or Walcott.

[anelka]

Anelka is GASSED. Barca were never keeping up that level of pressing and possession for 90 minutes. Acting like they took their foot off the gas. What game was you watching?

I bet u wer the same 1nz this time last year saying "yeah we can beat Man U etc" Barca stopped attacking, they took of Ibra so Henry could get his round of applauselol @ thinkin we played our way back into the match, we wer gifted it

Anelka you know it was 2-1 when Ibra came off right...

CourseWhy would u take off ur main striker when ur winning 2-1 away from home, 4 a over the hill player??If Barca wanted more goals they cudda got em on the break, even took off Messi lolLets be honest, its was embarrassing at times and the crowd wer awfulU saw how pissed Wenger was the end, that says it all, he knows we didnt play our way back into the game

Cos he was tired maybe... A Champions League winning manager doesnt really think a game is won at 2-1 away, but maybe you know better.Took off Messi cos he went awol in the second half and they had a man sent off... They was the protecting what they had. Rather then thinking okay lads lets step up a gear. Comeon anelka you point maybe valid, but your reasons are comical.Wenger pissed cos he thinks we should have won 2-0 and cos the reality of his decisions pre-game and unfolding infront of his eyes and he thinking okay draw today, but what now for the rest of our season.

My view is probs coz ima Arsnal fan and I watch all ov our games and at 2-0 we wer there for the takingJust like Utd last season, we had gone and shoudda been killed off..If thats Mourinho I think we get killed offU have 2 bear in mind, we wont be nearly as bad in Spain, so imo Pep had 2get the 3rd as there was so much space for them and Song (our dm) was playing at CB and Tommy V was pissed coz Wenger gave him a bollocking...Our defending wont be as bad as it was 2nite

[TF S4DK]

FYI Walcott must start the second leg.We have to score goals. Are man crazy about Eboue, we aint efficient, we have to have a open game again.Infact with our injuries I doubt we will have much choice.

[Drift]

walcott wont do jack if he plays from the beginning. supersub.

[Badman]

have to agree we were there for the taking at 2-0 downtired legscockynessplaying with nothing to lose (arsenal)probably contributed to our comeback. We just didnt want none at times.

[Mr. Gayle]

Sick match, sick atmosphereEvery steward came in for 2nites match, baitWish Messi done more, but Xavi is too sick never loses the ball and f*ck I knew Alves had energy but boy my man was always their outlet bombing forward ALL match

[Seth Rollins]

FYI Walcott must start the second leg.We have to score goals. Are man crazy about Eboue, we aint efficient, we have to have a open game again.Infact with our injuries I doubt we will have much choice.

True, but that pitch is f*cking HUGE and I fear Theo could go missing. If he doesn't turn up next week Lord help us...

[Gambino]

Don't think we will be seeing any English teams in the Semis this year.

[BATTY BOY BUM BANDIT]

Barcelona fans will tell you that Maxwell is there weak link in defence. As is the attacking left position unless Iniesta is played there but then that weakens another area... If Walcott was on it, he could rape him, I said it before the game and I'm sure others knew it too, the question was more could Walcott turn up...Hence why I think Wenger f*cked up bringing Eboue on for Arshavin. I know he did it cos in the overall sense of the game we was getting peppered. But it had to be Rosicky or Walcott.

You know Pedro has been playing their most of this season right? 16 goals this season, in 6 different comps. Not really what I would call a weak link/LOL @ Thinking Barca took their foot off the gas. Sounds like something my mum would say.You go two nil up, Walcott rapes your left back for pace (Maxwell had a sick game until then) and your keeper has a bit of a mare with a tame effort from Theo, and suddenly your only 2-1 up, away from home, the crowd going wild (lolol cant keep a straight face). Momentum swings in their way then obviously Arsenal will have the upper hand

[BATTY BOY BUM BANDIT]

Sick match, sick atmosphereEvery steward came in for 2nites match, baitWish Messi done more, but Xavi is too sick never loses the ball and f*ck I knew Alves had energy but boy my man was always their outlet bombing forward ALL match

Trust me. Easily the best RB going. He can be a bit slack when defending at times and he showed it tonight but my days that guy is just up and down the pitch all game.Too much

[ChickenCottage]

FYI Walcott must start the second leg.We have to score goals. Are man crazy about Eboue, we aint efficient, we have to have a open game again.Infact with our injuries I doubt we will have much choice.

True, but that pitch is f*cking HUGE and I fear Theo could go missing. If he doesn't turn up next week Lord help us...

Yeah the pitch thing could be a factor. Which is why I'd want Rosicky to start, he rarely loses possession/miss controls, and he has the ability to score outside the box. I think we need the luck of a goal outside the box to get through at Nou Camp.

[TF S4DK]

f*ck Walcott being a super sub.Champions League has changed. Away teams have to make the home team fear them somewhat. Arsenal moved Nasri & Arshavin round cos of Messi... Not saying Walcott is Messi, but his pace scares... Allow playing Eboue like we have anything to protect. We cant defend so we have to win by outscoring them, that simple.Maxwell is not forgetting Theo's pace in no hurry. The hope is in the next 8 days nobody sends hima DVD of how he really plays. But Maxwell's glance at Walcott when he first ran at him, said it all...

[TF S4DK]

You know Pedro has been playing their most of this season right? 16 goals this season, in 6 different comps. Not really what I would call a weak link/

Yes, but still come the summer, attacking left will still be the side they consider improving be it Ribery, or Fabregas and Iniesta to the left.

[anelka]

Crikey I dnt know why people do this 2 Wally all the time, its like they want him 2 failWe have established hes best coming off the bench or playing against the bottom teams at home in the premWhy the f*ck are people calling for him 2 start lol yes start against the European champions smh wers the logicThis guy can get marked outta of a game so easily, even Maxwell cloked his game at the end when he won the 3 kick after reading what Theo was gna do n Theo fouled him..

[BATTY BOY BUM BANDIT]

True true/c/s AnelkaWalcott wont do sh*t if he starts.

[MrJibbles]

Could be a broken fibula for Cesc.Left the ground on crutches.

[What A CUNT.]

Sick match, sick atmosphereEvery steward came in for 2nites match, baitWish Messi done more, but Xavi is too sick never loses the ball and f*ck I knew Alves had energy but boy my man was always their outlet bombing forward ALL match

Trust me. Easily the best RB going. He can be a bit slack when defending at times and he showed it tonight but my days that guy is just up and down the pitch all game.Too much

Not quite, he's rarely tested because Barca have teams on the back foot for most of the game. How would he do at all the other teams in the world where he might actually have to defend sometimes? Maicon could do exactly what he does in this current Barca team, and Maicon is the better crosser of the ball as well so would probably get more assists.

[ChickenCottage]

Crikey I dnt know why people do this 2 Wally all the time, its like they want him 2 failWe have established hes best coming off the bench or playing against the bottom teams at home in the premWhy the f*ck are people calling for him 2 start lol yes start against the European champions smh wers the logicThis guy can get marked outta of a game so easily, even Maxwell cloked his game at the end when he won the 3 kick after reading what Theo was gna do n Theo fouled him..

But if Walcott starts then maybe Maxwell would think twice about going for the overlap and providing width all because of the threat of Walcott's pace.Plus if we get the ball when Barca are in full flow Walcott could be a decent outlet.

[darkman]

Barca stopped playing after the 2nd goal..More of a giveaway than a comeback tbhone of the most one sided football matches ive eva seen

C/S very lucky to still be in the tieAfter second goal body language of Barca players changedImpossible task without Fabregas in Spain

[anelka]

Crikey I dnt know why people do this 2 Wally all the time, its like they want him 2 failWe have established hes best coming off the bench or playing against the bottom teams at home in the premWhy the f*ck are people calling for him 2 start lol yes start against the European champions smh wers the logicThis guy can get marked outta of a game so easily, even Maxwell cloked his game at the end when he won the 3 kick after reading what Theo was gna do n Theo fouled him..

But if Walcott starts then maybe Maxwell would think twice about going for the overlap and providing width all because of the threat of Walcott's pace.Plus if we get the ball when Barca are in full flow Walcott could be a decent outlet.

But Theo is not a great carrier of the footballRonaldo, Lennon, Messi can carry the ball 60 yards evading defenders, he cnt do that for a whole gameIt wud give them suttin to think abt yes but hes not that intelligent to involve himself in the game, the only reason they wer looking for him so much 2day was coz we wer losing and had tried everything else..I wud rather Rosicky, and put Theo on in the 2nd half, we can not afford 2 play with 10 men

[Fearless-Guy]

dunno what wenger was thinking playing diaby with cesc in front of song, first 20 mins messi and co was just murking that hole where diaby should be covering2nd leg he has to go song denil eboue nas rosick b52arsh pissed me off glad he went offwe can do it without fab, nasri to step up