If only Jorginho and CHO had started the game, maybe it would have been a lot different today. We did look better in the second half but game was already lost.

I really expected to see Havertz close to Abraham, play him as the second striker, his natural position. We are losing the game, what's the point keeping the midfield with 3 players when you already one for the buildup and one for the counter.

Very disappointing loss, we just don't look like a top team at the moment, every team can defend against us and every team can score against us.

Lampard has a lot of homework.

7 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

@Valerie that’s your fault...

Absolute shambles. Only Pulicic get's and credit today. Rest looked like they wanted to be at home with the family eating the Christmas leftovers.

Pressure off Arteta.  Pressure now right on Lamps.

6 minutes ago, Stas1 said:

I like your optimism.

I was being generous after the way watching that has made me feel  

Just now, TheSage said:

I have never understood his penalty style (was never a fan of Hazard's either). Just choose a corner and blast it, so that even if the keeper guesses right you may still score. I hate weak ass penalties. 

The problem with the hop skip is that there is no way to alter the speed or timing of the shot, you know it's going to be low and the shot can't be delayed after the skipping motion.

On the other hand Hazard's technique can be blasted if he changes his mind, he can delay the shot timing as much as he wants.

CHO at least looked bright. 

Good coaching is about finding a system which suits the players you have. Bad coaching is sticking to your preferred system despite whose available. No plan A and no plan B. Lots of crosses into the box tonight with our most dangerous player in the air sitting on the bench. Doesnt seem right. Lampard shouldn't be afraid to try something new if it isnt working. 

Well...bah humbug, that’s all I can say. 

Havertz should have had the pen 

That’s got to be his last penalty, if you’re not hitting it with enough power of an adult then you’re gonna miss a few.

6 minutes ago, reparto corse said:

Agree CHO was pretty good today. Him and Pulisic should definitely start on the wing against Villa. 

Knowing Lampard he'll start Pulisic RW and CHO LW

1 minute ago, TheSage said:

I have never understood his penalty style (was never a fan of Hazard's either). Just choose a corner and blast it, so that even if the keeper guesses right you may still score. I hate weak ass penalties. 

I think he could just mix it up a bit, take a few penalties normally then throw in the odd hop-skip-jump. The fact he does it every single time means keepers know exactly what to expect.

Absolute f**king sh*t from start to finish. Against a team of relegation-threatened kids. Lamps has a lot to answer for.

I really wanted Abraham to take that penalty, he's in scoring form right now.

1 minute ago, Munkworth said:

CHO at least looked bright. 

He looked great. Wonder why he didnt start the game with Pulisic on the left? Would have been a very different game.

3-2 would of been better than we deserved to be honest.

 How is that possible that this dull Arsenal team was having Chelsea for breakfast today.it could have been easily 7:0. Pathetic game with no desire and no purpose until 85th minute.

10 minutes ago, EdinburghBlue said:

Is that 3 out of 4 misses by Jorginhos last pens?

Yes. Scored against Juve in between misses against Krasnador, Liverpool and now this lot. 

Villa and Man City next.

Wow. 

That was an utter mess yet we lost to a dodgy penalty, a fantastic free kick and a fluke - and it should have been 3-2; Jorginho needs taking off penalty duties.

Time is running out for Frank, it has to be. He'll be given Villa but the seat must be getting hot despite only being three points off second. Considering the Arsenal's form this should have been a gimme. Things need to change and now; if it's not Frank himself then he needs to change the approach of the team.

Glad I checked the score before watching the game. I wont bother now.

That is a disgraceful result. Nothing else to say about. Arsenal have been terrible and they go 3 up on us? Disgraceful.

Despite the loss, we can take a lot of positives from this match.

I'll get back to you when I've thought up something. 

Gutless w**ker f**k off kegendcas a player. Awful as a manager

do the right thing and just go 

2 minutes ago, driller97 said:

He looked great. Wonder why he didnt start the game with Pulisic on the left? Would have been a very different game.

CHO looked great in the high majority of games he actually got to play this season.