Started the game very well , hazard and Baka would be a good shout was hoping to see Baka from the start

1 minute ago, Pendergast said:

Willian and Pedro - out. Hazard and Baka - in. 

We are bad. Conte has no idea how to beat Wenger. I know, it sounds ridiculous but it's just a damn fact. We were outplayed. 

But he has beat him......

Dear Cahill
Hate to quote a Man Utd fan but I'm going to have to be blunt:
"You got the job on the technicality of a legend that recommended ya, you are nothing, you are a fool and you are a waste of time, goodnight!" 
-Andy Tate 

I have stopped watching we are making arsenal look like title contenders

So disappointed Fabregas started. He would have been so useful to have for last 20 minutes, Morata need to make himself more of a nuisance. He's not giving the Arsenal defence any bother at all.

I feel the same about Cahill, he's terrible on the ball! He's like a time ticking bomb, you're just waiting for him to get into a needless situation.

Fabregas is letting everyone go past him, I'd suggest just Bakayoko to replace Willian or Fabregas, then use Hazard for last 15 mins.

Awful first half, could not string 2 passes together. Conte's decision with GC and Fab totally uninspired. William need to be changed half time, worst i have seen from him in a long time. I hope Conte changes something we are getting outplayed by Arsenal at home. And they had a day less to rest/ prepare. Very frustrating at the moment.

Arsenal always pull out their a game every time we've met this season. 

NEVER PALY FABREGAS GAINST ARSEANL

HE HAS A MENTAL PROBLEM , SIDA SO HIMSELF IN HIS INTERVIEW WITH SKY LAST NIGHT

1 minute ago, sonic90 said:

Cahill's been fine, Alonso keeps getting turned by Bellerin.

I reckon Bakayoko on for starters then see what happens

Cahill has been like a newborn giraffe on roller skates in an ice rink. 

Gary is a good player but his vision at playing out from defence is poor.

We look so shaky the last 20mins

The problem is not Willian.  The problem is 2 in mid with Cesc.  f**ks Sake.  We need bakayoko.  This is exactly waht we bought him for Come on Conte - take out Pedro and put in Bakayoko - if you want 2 in mid - the second cannot be Cesc!!!  

1 minute ago, Brutos said:

I have stopped watching we are making arsenal look like title contenders

I've stopped watching too, mainly because it's half time. 

Just now, Scott Harris said:

But he has beat him......

One of four, despite the recent history isn't very nice mate. Conte is changing our strategy for this particular match and we are suffering. He is in huge doubt. Can't believe I'm saying it, but Wenger knows how to play against Conte and Conte himself - doesn't. 

7 minutes ago, DonAntonio said:

See the team sheet everyone with half a football brain sees we need 3 in the middle or at least not a 2 with fab, can also see Garry weakens the team, stops us playing out, bad with a team that can press,  how the f**k do top managers not see the obvious at times, sometimes a deeper understanding and over thinking makes you miss the obvious I suppose 

I agree with everything, Baka and Kante was a must. Over power the Arsenal midfield.

The only thing I can think off is he is loyal to the players who won him the league.

2 minutes ago, Brutos said:

I have stopped watching we are making arsenal look like title contenders

True story. There's no way this should be a draw at halftime.

Just now, Ernie_blue said:

I agree with everything, Baka and Kante was a must. Over power the Arsenal midfield.

The only thing I can think off is he is loyal to the players who won him the league.

Lol, what is your problem with Cesc? He was the best on the field. A key pass, possibly assist for Pedro, fighting for the team, huge desire to shut their mouths. Pedro and Willian are meant to be critisized. 

1 minute ago, enigma said:

Arsenal always pull out their a game every time we've met this season. 

Or we keep having our off day when we come up against them. Arsenal haven't been spectacular in any of the times we have lost to Arsenal in recent times, it's mainly down to our poor tactics and performance.

Really, he needs to: 

1) replace Fabregas for Bakayoko

2) replace Pedro with Hazard. Although Willian hasn't been great, Willian is much more dangerous in counterattacking situations due to his pace, never mind his FK heroics.  

OR 

3) simply just do a 3-5-2 with Cesc. No way will we be overrun in that midfield. On the other hand, you lose some offensive thrust so now Hazard (replacing Willian) has to play off Morata. 

I'm 50/50 on Cahill. He's good for grabbing us goals, but also makes mistakes and even in this game he's been dodgy. I would replace him 1) now OR 2) after we score a goal, with Rudiger replacing Cahill. 

Edited September 17, 20178 yr by DaRick

3 minutes ago, TomCFC85 said:

Cahill has been like a newborn giraffe on roller skates in an ice rink. 

That seems to be the consensus so not going to argue, I must've missed his mistakes

How can Conte be so bad tactically. Surely after our last 2 losses he LEARNT something about playing arsenal. No wonder his cup record is abysmal.

2 minutes ago, Pendergast said:

Lol, what is your problem with Cesc? He was the best on the field. A key pass, possibly assist for Pedro, fighting for the team, huge desire to shut their mouths. Pedro and Willian are meant to be critisized. 

Hahhahahaahhaha..

1 minute ago, sonic90 said:

That seems to be the consensus so not going to argue, I must've missed his mistakes

He's been guilty of going out of positions multiple times and slows the game down when we could hit one on the break.

Fucckkkkkkkkkk!!!!   I am not happy at all.  We need Bakayoko so bad!!!!!   

1 minute ago, Pendergast said:

Lol, what is your problem with Cesc? He was the best on the field. A key pass, possibly assist for Pedro, fighting for the team, huge desire to shut their mouths. Pedro and Willian are meant to be critisized. 

It's clear to see Fabregas is struggling out there though, he can't play in a two man midfield against these teams. He's being rushed and is getting pulled all over the place. A calm and in control Fabregas would never have as many rushed and misplaced passes as he has had today. I'm fine with starting Fabregas, but not in a two man midfield, it's just asking for trouble.