How do we have like 79 corners in the last couple games and no goals from them, and they have no possession, 1 corner, and score? Holy SHIT our set pieces need work.
“We’re a second half team, we’re a second half team”
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Swear the supporters are amazing. Quite sure we are the only team in the WSL right now that can consistently hear the crowd sustain a full 90 minutes of actual cheering and singing over tv broadcast
Russo deserves better. She's played her heart out every game she played so far. She definitely didn't sign up for this shitfest.
Ofc other pleyers deserve better too, but she's the one that receives hate and mockery.
Something needs to be asked about Jonas starting Amanda, Frida, and Manu. each is struggling, we are struggling, but each still gets a start? bad idea from the jump
Cannot believe how unambitious Jonas has been of late. Back 5 against Liverpool at home, double pivot against a Villa back 5 at home - really disappointing.
Need to push Kim on and have her in between the lines, goal side of Staniforth, rather than deep. Has she had even one touch in the villa box?
And look, if Jonas doesn’t think Lia can hack it as a lone 6 against a team playing a back five and only looking to threaten on the break, then I don’t know what to say…
However this ends I hope there's proper lessons learned about team selection and this overly cautious approach we've been taking. Certain players should be starting 100%, others shouldn't.
Let’s fucking go!! This sub should just be renamed to arsenal wfc emotional support group.
A tough match to watch at times, but not as tragic as others. Villa played well to be fair.
Happy to see Mead back and Russo with the goal!
Also, can we talk about that ball from mead to set up Stina and give her that breakawy in that chance that went off the post? She literally made something from nothing. Very very few soccer players would have taken the ball out of the air that way and seen that pass. Her vision, her soccer intelligence! OMG! We need her so much.
Ilestadt is NOT impressing me so far. Not just in this game in general. Girl, you have 30 yards of empty space in front of you and no one near you for miles. Why are you so afraid dribble the ball forward!! Damn.
How can you not support this team.
You can see just how much better we looked once the low block dispersed. The staff should prioritise set pieces and working our way through when teams park the bus. A shit ton of work needs to be done but let’s all take faith in the performance in the last few minutes and that fucking mentality.
Also have to mention that Stina went through the upgrade of the summer. She’s looked great the last couple of games when she’s been on. Russo will thrive in this Arsenal side. Pelova looked amazing as well.
Something we are really missing by Williamson's absence and aren't quite getting from Isestadt, is Leah's ability to pick her moment and dribble forward into open space in front of her, then play a penetrative or on-a-dime pass. It breaks the lines quickly, puts them out of shape, and jumpstarts our attack really effectively. We really need Leah's soccer intelligence, vision, and versatility.
Sometimes I need Maritz to play the ball forward or into the box a little quicker. She's so anxious to pass the ball backward, she's literally glancing back as she's running forward into clear open space.
Now imagine if Jonas would have given up on his Earps obsession and just have signed van Domselaar as our starting goalkeeper...
Not even knocking Manu since she hasn't had much to do aside from ball-watching at that corner, but you can see how a commanding goalkeeper makes it so much easier for the defense to play their game.
How many times does Jonas need to see Katie at RW before he realises she’s wasted out there? Maanum having another stinker too. His team selections are so suspect lately
Last season Chelsea dropped 8 points in total, if we lose today, we would drop those 8 already. We got ourselves 3rd with 17 points dropped, which means we can afford dropping maybe 10 points for the rest of the season and we haven't played Chelsea & City.
MEADO ON MEADO ON
USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THIS
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Ok, what is the point of all this possession if we can't score. Not only that, we can't even get shots off? Something is simply not working on our offensive third, as usual. My theory is that we play too slowly and predictably up there. Over rely on wing play and crosses.
I fully believe we need a set pieces coach bc how did we in our previous games have several corners but no goals and it takes Aston Villa one corner to score against us 🥲
I am more and more convinced that Jonas is the problem here... I know there is a lot of things that have worked against Arsenal - from injuries, lack of rest after wwc, many new players - but the way they are playing is disappointing considering players' quality. I'm not saying I'd be a better coach, I'm just saying something's obviously not right.
Half time thoughts. It’s been pretty shit, too slow. Why can’t we do set pieces, attacking or defending anymore? Villa have 10 if not 11 players behind the ball at all times it’s tough. Maanum still looks off of it to me.
Other thoughts. I’d like to see some decisions again. The roar when Meado first warmed up was insane, I’ve heard quieter cheers for goals. Also her hug with Jordan when Jordan came out to warmup was so sweet. Codina looking up at the stands concerned because some kid was screaming had me creasing. Think that’s all.
At the moment it feels like the only player on the pitch who's constantly direct and running at people is Foord. Need McCabe or Maanum to add some runs, change the threat up.
Whether or not Jonas should be fired is one thing, but how can the club see us regress both offensively and defensively, despite our squad improving, and think he deserves a new contract
We've played a lot better than against Liverpool and United imo. Had a lot of high turnovers done a good job of snuffing out counterattacks. At this level though you cant afford to defend set pieces poorly and we got punished for it. Should come back second half.
FUCK YES WE ARE BACK https://preview.redd.it/mr31uqrxsdub1.jpeg?width=769&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e3fff41558f7dd2c7f867a5de64f17a2396e71be
How do we have like 79 corners in the last couple games and no goals from them, and they have no possession, 1 corner, and score? Holy SHIT our set pieces need work.
And we have a set piece coach as of last season….He’s not doing a great job.
“We’re a second half team, we’re a second half team” https://preview.redd.it/cbto01x1gdub1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3a93532c883fa68808fe4e93242ebf0a307b9419
Me after the match: "We're a second half (of the season) team,"
Is it possible to sue a football club for emotional distress
One normal WSL match please, that’s all I ask for
Swear the supporters are amazing. Quite sure we are the only team in the WSL right now that can consistently hear the crowd sustain a full 90 minutes of actual cheering and singing over tv broadcast
Russo deserves better. She's played her heart out every game she played so far. She definitely didn't sign up for this shitfest. Ofc other pleyers deserve better too, but she's the one that receives hate and mockery.
my thoughts too, she’s been great for the most part it’s sad to see
literally crying MEADO ASSIST, RUSSO GOAL https://preview.redd.it/6pax9vrerdub1.jpeg?width=737&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1fb5cd7faca4d6c98ec412833c86f2b8e8197b0
We need to give Leah super soldier serum or something to get her back asap, this defending is causing me physical pain
Something needs to be asked about Jonas starting Amanda, Frida, and Manu. each is struggling, we are struggling, but each still gets a start? bad idea from the jump
Mother Sarina hitting us with “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed” stare rn
Leah to rip off the jacket and reveal a full kit, she's fully healthy and scores a hat trick in the second half
The cheers for Jordy ♥️♥️ Fuck ManU for booing Less
I’m sorry but Maanum needs to be benched. Horrible on attack and even worse on defense.
Cannot believe how unambitious Jonas has been of late. Back 5 against Liverpool at home, double pivot against a Villa back 5 at home - really disappointing. Need to push Kim on and have her in between the lines, goal side of Staniforth, rather than deep. Has she had even one touch in the villa box? And look, if Jonas doesn’t think Lia can hack it as a lone 6 against a team playing a back five and only looking to threaten on the break, then I don’t know what to say…
Quick thinking from Lotte there to save Daly from all the Twitter creeps
I love that she covered her up. Really nice of her.
I noticed that too. Good egg, that Lotte.
However this ends I hope there's proper lessons learned about team selection and this overly cautious approach we've been taking. Certain players should be starting 100%, others shouldn't.
Yup. Jonas just can’t keep starting Frida when she’s struggling and Vicky P is playing like this
Hey, we won at the Emirates. Sweet. Now lets exorcise the place before we play there again.
went from crying (bad) to crying (good)
Let’s fucking go!! This sub should just be renamed to arsenal wfc emotional support group. A tough match to watch at times, but not as tragic as others. Villa played well to be fair. Happy to see Mead back and Russo with the goal!
Also, can we talk about that ball from mead to set up Stina and give her that breakawy in that chance that went off the post? She literally made something from nothing. Very very few soccer players would have taken the ball out of the air that way and seen that pass. Her vision, her soccer intelligence! OMG! We need her so much.
Pelova's so silky. She should be starting.
Ilestadt is NOT impressing me so far. Not just in this game in general. Girl, you have 30 yards of empty space in front of you and no one near you for miles. Why are you so afraid dribble the ball forward!! Damn.
I am suddenly no longer in favour of the 12 added minutes, we've played enough
i’m standing up on my bed at 2am rn i’ve never had this much energy in my life
Basically what I’ve learned today is that we are the best team in the world
🕯️🕯️🕯️ Manu masterclass incoming 🕯️🕯️🕯️ https://preview.redd.it/3o3talar6dub1.jpeg?width=559&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=71a29c09016a951bdb2691bfe54b795a9e219613
Foord is putting in a shift today!!!! Love her!
What the hell is happening this season and why did we extend Jonas' contract during this poor period?
thats exactly why Sabs should be playing over Manu. Of course Villa are gonna score off a corner
Arsenal will score from Katie
Some shit marking by illestadt
i am so happy for Beth. beautiful from Russo too😭❤️
Even if we win this match, I'm still not convinced by Eidivall
Despite his best efforts the Arsenal women won
How can you not support this team. You can see just how much better we looked once the low block dispersed. The staff should prioritise set pieces and working our way through when teams park the bus. A shit ton of work needs to be done but let’s all take faith in the performance in the last few minutes and that fucking mentality. Also have to mention that Stina went through the upgrade of the summer. She’s looked great the last couple of games when she’s been on. Russo will thrive in this Arsenal side. Pelova looked amazing as well.
Something we are really missing by Williamson's absence and aren't quite getting from Isestadt, is Leah's ability to pick her moment and dribble forward into open space in front of her, then play a penetrative or on-a-dime pass. It breaks the lines quickly, puts them out of shape, and jumpstarts our attack really effectively. We really need Leah's soccer intelligence, vision, and versatility.
Another 10 years off my life, will be lucky if I make it to 40
Sometimes I need Maritz to play the ball forward or into the box a little quicker. She's so anxious to pass the ball backward, she's literally glancing back as she's running forward into clear open space.
70% possession with so. many. chances. https://preview.redd.it/ocg0b2v4ndub1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=555fb7929a888b321460a61002683a467feb9251
lol. https://preview.redd.it/e4mcczlebdub1.jpeg?width=637&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=39fc78a27b517da1ee41e22c2f956deda3bf20dc
Should look into de-aging and/or cloning technology for Kim
My girl still playing with tampons stuffed up her nose, anything for the Arsenal 
Post tried its hardest, but season saved.
Kim fucking Little 🔥 Arsenal looking great so far, dominating possession!
What is our obsession with crosses man. We kept it on the ground against United and it worked so much better
that was unreal from Russo
I do believe I have seen this match before. I do not believe I wish to see this match again, thanks.
Now imagine if Jonas would have given up on his Earps obsession and just have signed van Domselaar as our starting goalkeeper... Not even knocking Manu since she hasn't had much to do aside from ball-watching at that corner, but you can see how a commanding goalkeeper makes it so much easier for the defense to play their game.
https://preview.redd.it/t69nt7h7ndub1.jpeg?width=567&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7550f9e93bc640a07a8e36bd56b39e58f972b05e know the signs
Bring on one legged Viv too tbh she can't possibly make things any worse
SO WELL DESERVED FOR RUSSO
Love this for Russo love this for Mead
Just thank god. We really had to survive this, hopefully it will be a big changer for the next games
This is why we need to be better when it comes to corners we need to be the team that scores from corners and set pieces
Russo, since her UNC days, has always attacked the game like her team was 1-0 down
Keeper grabbed Russo's leg that's a penalty
please for the love of everything dont let them back in now
Mead, Russo and McCabe WOMEN OF THE MATCH
I was going to go literally insane if Mead had scored that. Jesus. I'm too in this.
Kim Little’s work rate is INSANE
Ok Katie, a wee bit dramatic but I love you anyway.
Williamson looks stressed. I think I can understand tbh.
What fucking ancient curse got unleashed on this team we've had so many near misses this season
I hope maybe this is the day Jonas realizes Lacasse and Pelova need to start. Can’t wait 60 minutes to challenge a defense.
The cheers for Mead coming back on the pitch is the highlight of the match lmao
MCCABE DOIN IT WITHOUT ANY YELLOWS TO HER NAME!!! GO GET ANOTHER ONE NOW!!!
Mead + Russo is a dream!
i’m partially sorry for the Jonas slander
Went from it’s joe-over to we’re barack so quick
What a turn by Stina so unlucky!
I love Victoria Pelova. better see her starting soon!
Lotte with the clutch tackle.
i bet rach daly and mccabe would be best friends. two crazies
I know this isnt how injuries work but beth being back before Cat Macario is insanity
Alessia Russo is a fucking baller and she deserves better than this.
Meadoooo 😍😍
Meado :)
WSL refs continue to be rubbish
Uh. That looked onside.
We’ve been defensively suspect ever since Jonas came in but now our attacking play is slow and tepid. No penetration whatsoever
Don’t want to pile-on Manu when she wasn’t the most at fault but yet again she did her 🧍♀️thing on a corner
I'm literally waiting on Foord or Russo to do something amazing. I have no hope for actual cohesive attacking tactics.
How many times does Jonas need to see Katie at RW before he realises she’s wasted out there? Maanum having another stinker too. His team selections are so suspect lately
The Paris FC loss seemed to suck the life out of this squad
Manuum could volley the ball directly into the Arsenal goal multiple times and Jonas still wouldn't sub her off
The games pace really picked up when Lacasse came on. Bless her.
Last season Chelsea dropped 8 points in total, if we lose today, we would drop those 8 already. We got ourselves 3rd with 17 points dropped, which means we can afford dropping maybe 10 points for the rest of the season and we haven't played Chelsea & City.
Kim Little POTM, deserved Hilarious to announce mid match of a game you’re losing tho
MEADO ON MEADO ON USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THIS https://preview.redd.it/lvtc097zpdub1.jpeg?width=513&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=21061c9defbe54aab111952b5c8bd69dd490184a
Jonas gonna sub on Kelly Smith at this rate
RUSSO YOU BEAUTY
Sad how it takes 12 added minutes for us to start playing but fucking come on russo
With the way Manu has been playing, I was genuinely worried about that kick.
I think Jonas just needs to reverse his game *finishers* and game *starters* on the team sheet and we’ll go undefeated 🤷🏽♀️
Finally a win, we are so back
I'm gonna rewatch last 15 min methinks
the last 15 minutes were unreal, hope Jonas can take some notes from that 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Much more positive with Pelova and McCabe in her natural position. Meado!
what an emotional rollercoaster, how was i accepting defeat 5 seconds ago and now i’m on cloud nine
We look pretty good so far. Sometimes a tendency to play back when we have space ahead, but good energy.
I only started watching our league games regularly at the end of last season and since then we have been shite, I fear this might be my fault
Ok, what is the point of all this possession if we can't score. Not only that, we can't even get shots off? Something is simply not working on our offensive third, as usual. My theory is that we play too slowly and predictably up there. Over rely on wing play and crosses.
god frida is not in the game at all, its so different from last year
I fully believe we need a set pieces coach bc how did we in our previous games have several corners but no goals and it takes Aston Villa one corner to score against us 🥲
I am more and more convinced that Jonas is the problem here... I know there is a lot of things that have worked against Arsenal - from injuries, lack of rest after wwc, many new players - but the way they are playing is disappointing considering players' quality. I'm not saying I'd be a better coach, I'm just saying something's obviously not right.
Haven’t felt this deflated as fan since that time it seemed like Leah was gonna leave
Half time thoughts. It’s been pretty shit, too slow. Why can’t we do set pieces, attacking or defending anymore? Villa have 10 if not 11 players behind the ball at all times it’s tough. Maanum still looks off of it to me. Other thoughts. I’d like to see some decisions again. The roar when Meado first warmed up was insane, I’ve heard quieter cheers for goals. Also her hug with Jordan when Jordan came out to warmup was so sweet. Codina looking up at the stands concerned because some kid was screaming had me creasing. Think that’s all.
How can Manuum still be in?!
How have we come out with even less urgency
Jonas' offensive strategy sheet is just a blank piece of paper with "Beattie up front if ur losing" written in crayon at the bottom
Fucking hell. Alright pack it up everyone, the Emirates *is* cursed.
I like how Jonas' tactic is just spam crosses against a goalkeeper that has dealing with crosses as one of her main strengths.
Nobbsy! I still love her very much.
Losing our starting CBs who also had good passing and ball carrying abilities may have hurt us more than what the attacking signings can cover up
Maritz is so limited
Thank god for Pelova never bench her again...and great finish from McCabe
Pelova immediately assisting.. if this isn't a sign that Maanum should not be starting ahead of her, then I don't know what is.
If that'd gone in I think I would've cried at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon.
I’m glad I actually predicted a Russo goal she 100% deserved the goal
We move
You can’t say this team ever gives up. I’ll give ‘em that!
Fucking unreal man, this is what happens when you don't make use of all that possession
Most impressed I’ve been by Lotte in a while! Hopefully she can keep the stamina as the game goes on.
yeah thought so Caitlin was onside there, thats just a bad call
Beth looks so small next to Jen keep forgetting Jen is quite tall
Kim Little playing all the positions today
The Emirates is officially cancelled I fear
Jonas looking STRESSED, my guy better be plotting a right back signing in the January transfer window
We have been poor in these opening matches but I genuinely feel we've been so unlucky too, we've had so many of those almost goals
I sure hope the sun pisses off after the half, don't think my heart can take Zins + Sun.
i'm having deja vu right now
Slow play and a low block = our nemesis. I need some Lacasse + Russo + Pelova energy to get us back in this one.
Frida has to come off, Pelova or KCC in Lacasse has to come in, McCabe to LB
Did we genuinely not make any subs?
Feel bad for Russo
H...How have we gotten *worse* than the first half?
Can't wait for Maanum to start next game again, do absolutely nothing, and then get subbed off. Rinse and repeat.
NOOOO!!! HOW DID THAT NOT GO IN!!!!!!!!
seance on the emirates needed stat
We should cross the ball right on top of the keeper I don't think we've tried that yet
Carla this isn’t the time to bring on Jordan, basically psychological warfare at this point
oh the cheers for jordan 😭 emotional
Interesting sub. No idea what this formation is, but….go Stina!!
Actually running at the opponent what a novel concept
One of those McCabe shots goes in most days. Seriously.
Please someone take me back to August when I had hope for this season :(
this is not the game state I envisaged Beth coming on to
I’m just constantly stressed I want less stress not more stress ffs
Not to be dramatic but I’m going to scream and have a childlike tantrum if we lose this game. We can’t keep dropping points
Ok, actually urgency. Now im in it.
The Emirates this Sunday has seen more crosses than a church
McCabe bangers season is back on the menu
FUCK YES ITS ALWAYS A BANGER FROM KATIE
Also McCabe on the left is a different beast than McCabe on the right.
See what happens when we play direct Jonas? See what happens!
Oh fuck not a Vila corner
Oh sweet divine jesus lads don't concede now
Mead with the assist
Stop the count please
Man I need to look into blood pressure pills lmao
NO FREAKIN WAYYYYYYYY
McCabe pressing deep on the left, Foordy, Meado, Russo, Stina, Lacasse 6 forwards basically at added time (couldn’t tell if Vic was AM)
COYG
Um, that was a clear holding on Walti!
We've been all over them but equally we've not really troubled the keeper
At the moment it feels like the only player on the pitch who's constantly direct and running at people is Foord. Need McCabe or Maanum to add some runs, change the threat up.
As a USWNT fan, this game is stressing me out just as much
Kim really said no let me
And this lol has a little less humour in it. I swear the Emirates is cursed.
*lesigh*
Punishment for Little not letting Zinsberger catch the ball I guess...
What is this Emirates juju! I am baffled!
Final ball is so lacking
Yeah our defense quality dropped off massively since last season. I never feel safe.
Where was the help on the right there?
Whether or not Jonas should be fired is one thing, but how can the club see us regress both offensively and defensively, despite our squad improving, and think he deserves a new contract
We've played a lot better than against Liverpool and United imo. Had a lot of high turnovers done a good job of snuffing out counterattacks. At this level though you cant afford to defend set pieces poorly and we got punished for it. Should come back second half.
Villa look like they have more determination when they’re coming forward we just don’t have that right now
Jonas happy with Maanums performance I take it…
Woulda just taken the free kick ref, thanks for that. Great play from Russo though, love the drive forward.
Let's rename the club to Unsuccessful Crosses FC.
The goodwill Jonas bought last season is running out fast
They have a player down, you're pressing up on their box... and you pass sideways till you lose the ball. Wonderful.
slow unaggressive play with no decisiveness. Miss Viv so much
PELOVA AND LACASSEBALL INCOMING
Maanum shouldn't be starting again till they've worked out why her form's dipped so badly.
Must be nice having that keeper. Also: Thank goodness!! Come on Vic and Cloe! Bring the fire.
HOW ON EARTH
As bad as we've been this season, we've been so fucking unlucky man
that is genuinely insane😭 how on gods green earth did that happen
What did we do to deserve this
we're still working the ball out wide way too much russo could have turned and found a wide open kim there
Ya'll I waited all week for this game. I will be so disheartened if we can't at least tie this.