The stream I had wouldn’t stop praising Chelsea as if they’re heroic and the club has come from nowhere. Had to mute it towards the end.

Exactly. Not every game is going to unbelievable. A draw is fine. They were hyped after beating Barcelona. Even context being a man up, they set up their game plan and made it easy to decide what to do 2nd half.

He definitely needs a rest between us a Sweden it’s been none stop football without must rest. Amazing what a goal will do. Media driving the narrative though as Isak and Wirtz getting free rides. It’s not that bad yet. If conversation is the same in another 5-6 weeks then perhaps.

We’re too structure based so far for him - yet to excel.

But, but, but, he’s a CB apparently.

Is it pricey in Tallin?

Ludicrous ticket pricing. A game played on the streets that now cannot be watched unless wealthy.

Hope it collapses. FIFA are a disgrace.

Either way. That first half was none existent. If we played that 45mins like we did in the 2nd we win. Would have easily created more. He needs to find partnerships quickly, that midfield was too pragmatic and industrious. Hopefully never again.

I think Arteta wants to control narratives from the media and shove them back at people. Either way, we saw earlier subs than I thought would happen. Let’s hope he’s has learned from it, certain players cannot play together as too similar in style. That midfield was too pragmatic and Industrious.

They need something fresh. Between the Lines pod, Flav has gone into good detail & @hltco.bsky.social covered a fair bit over the time. Good podcast on other clubs other than Arsenal. Plus refreshing from a spurs and Palace perspective on the league.

I’m all for a slight alteration in style/System, getting Eze and Saka closer to goal and more inside if means full backs offering the width on occasions or that maverick approach, like PSG. Times last season with injuries we did see 4-2-4, maybe Havertz alongside Gyokores.

Going to be a very different World Cup, because dynamic pricing can get F’ud. I done a Euros game last year €200 standard price. Plus hotel, travel, food, beers proper adds up 😂

Really good comments in here, good read. Very interesting points too 👍

Glad you mention the northwest thing. I’ve been saying it for years, broadcasters and even people on the panels are very NW bias. Only have to look on the Overlap, TNT, very few ex pro’s. And the interchange is none existent. Like we’d have a rival co comment out game cementing a narrative.

Exactly. Like next summer, say we’ve had the best year possible, we’ve landed the title, done the double, whatever. Saudi clubs come in for Gabriel £60+ that’s when Berta can be judged on selling at the peak or holding on. Even Saliba with Madrid etc. god forbid either them sales though.

To your point, this will continue the exodus of these broadcasters. They think most don’t want a detailed analysis, or breakdown. Always rehashed cliched punditry. Suppose what you expect of ex pros long retired from the game. People will find other avenues and tune out more and more.