didn't check this thread until after half time, reading it you would think we are down 6-0 or something

Just now, forbzy said:

To be fair he is pretty consistent in that look

At the start of season I was really impressed with Kova, but then he somehow managed to slide down to a pub level.  

Overall we did well defensively, we succeed to stop Lacazette and Aubameyang, Ozil is out of the game as well. 

It was pretty poor first half, not really shows a real final here. I really hope we will come better in the second half, our best player is Azpilicueta until now.

We need to get that goal and save him.

Just now, goose said:

These commentators are sh*t. Did Arsenal really have the best of that half or is it my blue tinted glasses that has me thinking we were the better team.

I don't think any team can say they have been better at the moment. Neither team has done enough in the game for me.

Two psychologically fragile teams building the pressure...…....  Expect a colossal mistake in the next 45 minutes.

bit meh so far

I'm constantly surprised at just how bad our off the ball movement is. Painful half to watch.

Massively underwhelming all round really.

Hazard’s great farewell isn't happening (maybe he’s staying?)

Have we seriously given Giroud a new contract? He’s a donkey.

Kovacic? Hmmm. Hopefully he does go to Madrid

Kepa? Blimey, he’ll be older than Cech before he improves to ‘worlds most expensive goalkeeper’ standard.

And we’ve got the atmosphere of one of those weird preseason games in the States or Far East.

Still, whilst Arsenal match us in mediocrity we’re still on with a shout of s trophy.

Please let’s have an entertaining second half and a win!!

If Cech comes back he needs to teach Kepa how to catch the ball!

0-0 at half time I can accept. 

Just hope we don’t do our usual second half collapse. If I am right this is where Emery won the final against Liverpool in 2016. 

 

Rubbish atmosphere, rubbish camera angle, abysmal game of football. A know nothing boxing commentator and Robbie f**g Savage. Well done Uefa for this as a showpiece, in the cradle of footballing history, Azerbaijan.

40 mins before we mounted an attack of any note. For me this half has been indicative of our season.

During the groups, it wasn't about the football it was about qualifying.

During the knock out phases it wasn't about the football it was about getting through.

In the semi it wasn't about the football it was about winning the penalty shootout.

In the final it's not about the football its about winning the trophy.

Please, please, surely at some point, it must be about the football. Isn't it?

 

Commentators have a point about Kepa and his punching. Needs to catch those balls. 

Kovacic awful, Kante hardly involved. We need some Hazard magic to get us ahead. 

I don't see a lot passion to win this thing from either side...….

Arsenal had the better of that first half but they’re not winning, so we’ve got to improve in the second half and try to create some better openings. 

KTBFFH.

Giroud ya donkey! Emerson defensively is making me sweat. But overall think we’ll nick this with a Hazard special 

6 minutes ago, Remodez said:

I'm constantly surprised at just how bad our off the ball movement is. Painful half to watch.

Surprising that we allow players to ghost into acres of space in our final third so often. 

Time to take the game by the scruff of the neck, let's f**king go!

Sarri half time talk. Players pumped... 

Can We Bring Eidur On For Giroud

Oh yay, second half under way. 

Come the f**k on Chelsea!!!

Just now, evissy said:

Sarri half time talk. Players pumped... 

That’s not how it works...

1 minute ago, Munkworth said:

That’s not how it works...

It really doesn't. 

Good blocking there by the quarterback 

Monreal with a clear foul on Hazard there.

Block.