17th September. Blackburn 4 - 3 Arsenal.
Seems like Arsenal has finally found their goal-scoring frenzy mood again; out of 5 goals, 2 goes into our own net. That's 3 own goals in the last 3 games, and 14 goals conceded for the last 5 games. If I'm not being a harsh judge, I would say that my team would still have long ways before they can even consider themselves a real contender of the silverware.
I was having my usual dinner in the food court and they're airing the match. Too bad I didn't bring my glasses with me, else I would get to see what was going on in the 1st half rather than staring blankly, waiting for some noise from the crowd to alert me that a goal was scored.
Would die to know how they fared against Blackburn on the first half, because the second was total nightmare when I watch it at home (after dinner). Other than the 2 own goals nightmare, the whole team looks lost during the last 45 minutes. No direction, and lack of will. (especially 1-2 young players in the team).
Initially I thought we're pretty good with the new signings (Mertersacker, Arteta, Santos, Benayoun) and at least witness some solid defending from our team, but I learnt yesterday that even if you have a promising team, it still takes one or two players to fuck up the entire game.
Mistakes are mistakes, but how would you feel during the press conference when your team manager just shrug to the match results and answer "shit happens.".. Shit happens all the time in our lives, but what makes the difference between professionals and losers is we don't put all our the responsibilities of our mistakes on the "shit happens" excuse. I know you didn't say that during the conference, but how long are we gonna continue see this sort of shit from our team?
At least the Tottemham - Liverpool match today provides a little comfort for me.
Anyone who wants the match highlights can get it here. Source by Arsenalist. Next week, time to write something about work.
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