Official Premier League 2009/10 thread

[Dynamite]

There's a lot of penalties today. But they've gave us the win, and took a win away from City, so I approve!

[Shelty92]

Happy (early) birthday, Giggsy!

The first half wasn't impressive at all from us, but we put on a good show in the second one. Rooney getting the hattrick was fantastic, as was Kuszczak's fine performance (I've always preferred him over Foster). Also, Valencia looked really sharp and he's been in fan-dabi-dozi form recently, despite the weak-ish start to his Man United career. There were some amateur mistakes from the Reds especially in the first half, and Wes Brown didn't look convincing at all during the whole 90 minutes, but as long as we got the victory, it's all good.

[King Ellis]

Apparently Mark Hughes has just quit Man City to persue a career as a professional artist. By all accounts he's excellent at drawing.

[Hobo]

Poor Pompey, not even the Isreali version of Uncle Fester can help you

[therockbox]

[stokeriño]

2-0 up at the Emirates

I'm aching for us to get the result here. We've hardly proven ourselves on our away form so far this season (losses to Villa and Wigan, etc.), and if we fuck this up now it will be hideous.

[Adam]

Very good to get the win in the derby todayl but really Everton were the better side and were unlucky on a couple of occasions, without Reina Liverpool would not have won that game IMO.

Thought Gerrard was fairly anonymous at times, and Ngog was too lightweight, but hey, it's three points, and Chelsea are doing the job at the minute too.

Edited November 29, 2009 by AdamDRFC

[stokeriño]

Aaaand 3-0.

I don't even care that William Gallas is losing points for me in the Fantasy League. The more scored against Arsenal, the better.

[Guest Mr. Potato Head]

Chelsea were by far the better team today.

[HailtotheYo]

Arsenal outplayed the shit out of 'em in the first half .... but holy hell this is the frustrating part of being an Arsenal fan.

[stokeriño]

Yeah. A stat came up maybe 70 mins in, to say that Arsenal had only had 3 attempts (2 on target), despite all that possession. That's got to be annoying as hell.

[HailtotheYo]

Oh God it's horrible to watch.

Especially when you know that if you can poke one through, you've got the possession and control of the pace to keep them from drawing even. Holy hell it's terrible. Same shit a few days ago with their loss. This was a glaring example of RVP's ability to finish being sorely missed. This could be a long wait for him.

Eduardo is more of a Fabregas (in terms of creating) than an actual finisher. Bendtner being out has just killed the ability to put the ball in the back of the net. Arshavin can do it but he has to be out on the wing. He can't play up the middle.

[Liam]

BBC Sport is reporting that Portsmouth players haven't been paid for November yet.

[HailtotheYo]

So Arsene is going to get a ST in the winter ? I'm guessing phone calls to France are resuming.

[Adam]

Why would Arsene need a Season Ticket!?

I think he's right to move for a striker, with RVP out for so long he can't afford to rely on Eduardo and Bendtner. Saw that Walcott is injured again, really hope this calms down soon, as he's a cracking player and for me England's best option on the right hand side.

[therockbox]

Shamelessly nicked from F365

[Zaz]

I voted for the Wenger Facebook one >_>

[Baddar]

Millie Clode looks fucking gorgeous in the above picture.

Edited December 4, 2009 by Baddar

[Shelty92]

45 minutes played at Upton Park, one minute of added time about to begin. My mom wants to change the channel 'cause she wants to see the half-time result in the Arsenal game, saying that nothing will happen this late in the half. I started to argue with her:

"Oh hell no, I've watched 45 minutes and 30 seconds of a somewhat boring match, and I'll be damned if I'd miss the one good thing that happens in it just to see what's going on in-- OOOOH SCHOLES!!!"

^_^

Edited December 5, 2009 by Shelty92

[stokeriño]

Oh FFS. 2-1.

We're not playing well by any means, but damn it Webb, you're not helping.