Match Day Chelsea v Arsenal, Saturday 18 August 17:30

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I think we can forget last week's results, Arsenal were up against a well oiled machine full of stars and Chelsea were up against a punch bag (no disrespect Huddersfield!). This game will give us a better idea of where both teams are at the moment.
I have to say (genuinely) I was a bit disappointed with Arsenal against City, they really do not seem to have progressed one iota since last season. This is another chance for the players to show that they have moved on.
Chelsea look happier under the new manager, they will be really up to show that they are contenders and put Arsenal in their place.

Chelsea 3 Arsenal 1
 

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Chelsea look bloody impressive.

Arsenal look hilarious.
 

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Arsenal looking worse than under Wenger, Chelsea taking the piss. Just as I type that Aubameyang sky's a sitter from 6 yards.
 

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Chelsea make it 2-0, clinical finish from Morata.
 

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Well I'm off to Arsenal-mania this is gonna be gold
 

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Arsenal have been utterly tragic at the back. They don't have players comfortable enough on the ball to play out from the back, they aren't holding a line, they aren't pressing as a unit, there is no communication between the fullbacks and the wingers. This is embarrassing.

Chelsea look surprisingly good, I thought it would take more time for them to click under Sarri. Jorginho has been magical.
 

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Arsenal fan tv is going to be a classic.
 

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"Should be 2-0 us if we can finish our chances."

Hahahahaaaaaa
 

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Another sitter goes begging for Arsenal.
 

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OMG Why are Arsenal so bad?

Is Winger still the manager?
 

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Arsenal fan tv is going to be a classic.

AFTV*. They were forced to drop the clubs name as Arsenal felt they were negatively affecting their brand :lol:
 

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Boom back in it, what a game.
 

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Arsenal have been poor, Chelsea have been great going forward.

And it should be 4-2 to Arsenal.

Football is stupid.
 

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This has been fucking mental. :lol:
 

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How quick things change.

Arsenal are getting through Chelsea with consummate ease
 

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I'm gonna stick my neck out and say this has been the most entertaining match of the season so far
 

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2-2 and Arsenal should be winning, defending has been shocking from both sides. Game of the season contender already.
 

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This is farcical defending from Chelsea.
 

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Aubameyang should have two. Arsenal have created 5 clear goal scoring chances in the last 10 minutes. WHAT IS GOING ON?
 

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Goodness knows where the defence is for either team!
 

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This is great stuff and there's fat Fury boxing later too. Sexual...
 

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Crazy game. Chelsea were getting ripped apart towards the end of the half, after looking in fairly complete control at 2 0 up. Two teams who are work in progress, I think Chelsea will regather themselves in the 2nd half and win it when they bring Hazard on. Although nothing would surprise me now.
 

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I'm not sure if the actual central defenders are to blame in this half. For Arsenal, I reckon Mustafi and Sokratis (one of them is shit and the other one is slow) were not protected enough by Xhaka (arguably the worst player on the pitch) and Guendouzi (who's done alright given his inexperience) so the Chelsea midfield found it easy to put balls between the backline and Cech. Saying this, Arsenal's right seriously struggled much more than their left.
For Chelsea, most if not all of Arsenal chances were created from crosses made from the byline and pulled back towards the penalty spot. Again it's the midfielders' job to follow the movement. Can't blame Rüdiger (who I rate as highly as Mustafi) and David Luiz. Azpi and Alonso moreso but Chelsea aren't defending as a unit and it shows.

Been a great watch though. More of the same in the second half please.
 

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Chelsea's new keeper looks awful I have to say...
 

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I'm not sure if the actual central defenders are to blame in this half. For Arsenal, I reckon Mustafi and Sokratis (one of them is shit and the other one is slow) were not protected enough by Xhaka (arguably the worst player on the pitch) and Guendouzi (who's done alright given his inexperience) so the Chelsea midfield found it easy to put balls between the backline and Cech. Saying this, Arsenal's right seriously struggled much more than their left.
For Chelsea, most if not all of Arsenal chances were created from crosses made from the byline and pulled back towards the penalty spot. Again it's the midfielders' job to follow the movement. Can't blame Rüdiger (who I rate as highly as Mustafi) and David Luiz. Azpi and Alonso moreso but Chelsea aren't defending as a unit and it shows.

Been a great watch though. More of the same in the second half please.

Great analysis I really enjoyed this post
 

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I wonder if Emery has seen enough of Xhaka already - the man's shite.
 

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