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  1. GowerND11

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    But... you're not wrong.
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    Real catch 22 isn't it?
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    For the final few games, can Wenger at least start Welbs? He just looks so much more dangerous that Giroud, but he doesn't get the time on the pitch to really make an impact...
  4. GowerND11

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    Well, at least Arsenal have a chance to win the FA Cup this year. So, we've got that going for us.
  5. GowerND11

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    Which is why you should have games within the same time zones, or only one away. There shouldn't be a reason, with our infrastructure and stadiums, that a team should play in LA for Game 1, and then Miami for Game 2.
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    I think it would be interesting if they were in the EPL. I have a feeling not many teams would like to travel there, could cause them fits.
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    Liverpool: One of the main problems against those park the bus teams is they are already back defending, so even if Liverpool gets the ball, they cannot break like they want to. Against other free flowing teams, the pressing is a benefit because if they intercept the ball high up the pitch, the...
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    Granted it was on a Friday night. But still
  9. GowerND11

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    We don't get beIN at all around here, and our package doesn't cover the tier the other two are in. What upsets me is the fact that the game is growing in the USA, yet we can't even get ESPN, Fox, or NBCSports to actually get this game. But rest not, the NIT, Sportscenter, UFC, UEFA replays, and...
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    ... And it's not even on TV.
  11. GowerND11

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    There was this Era of Good Feelings, much like any season with Arsenal. However, this one seemed to introduce REAL hope for this year. We had a run where we didn't lose a game in something like 4 months. We won our group in the CL, and generally, everything was clicking (more or less). Then...
  12. GowerND11

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    At least be competitive against Bayern. Losing 10-2 on agg is just embarrassing. I think this team could compete for the EPL title. I doubt they could end up winning, but no reason for them to not be in the fight. Instead they are just imploding...
  13. GowerND11

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    First part I agree with, though he has poached a few big goals this season as a supersub. That is what Giroud should be now as a 30 year old on this squad. Alexis, Ozil, and Walcott all are good enough, two of them even great (When Ozil wants to). Kos, Mustafi, and Bellerin are solid at the...
  14. GowerND11

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    The culture is a major problem. I know I'm biased, but the foundation is there for them to be the best team in the PL, yet there isn't that mentality of domination. They don't go out looking to win 4-0, they look to win 1-0 or 2-1. It's "good enough." I have seen so many similarities between...
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    I can agree with this. I also feel like many clubs have used the uncertainty of Wenger every year as a sales pitch (since this is a college football forum... neg recruiting) to lure players away from even signing with Arsenal in the first place. Of course, the tight pocketbooks haven't helped...
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    van Dijk is a very good CB fit in the PL. Before getting Mustafi I was hoping Arsenal would take a look at him. He'd be a good replacement for Mertesecker, but he sees too much playing time with Southampton to want to be relegated to 3rd/4th choice with Arsenal.
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    It was a glorious day!
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    Lost to Brazil in the Round of 16 on PKs in 2014. Won the last 2 Copa Americas defeating Argentina in the finals both times. Chile is just massively underrated by many because of Argentina and Brazil, and that's a shame.
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    That Chile team is loaded too. I think Chilean players are severely underrated in general. I wouldn't be surprised if they make a serious run in 2018 depending on their draw. Might be the last tournament for them to make noise with Vidal, Sanchez, Bravo, Vargas, and company.
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    Figures we get through November without the typical problems, only for them to happen in December...
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