I only saw the first half, but I thought we looked rather fine going forward.

[SWv2]

Oh. So not quite the catastrophic disaster suggested by the usual sources? Surprising.

There is certainly no reason for losing the plot as it is but one game / one defeat.

One could look at certain elements of the manager’s thinking and wonder what the fúck he was doing, specifically in defensive selections, but you know he is in charge and all that. One could maybe ask if he really has got the midfield balance right and if he has not after so long when he is going to do so.

Thing is, we are both intelligent chaps, so we both are 100% aware that more or less every defeat this season will see a reaction perhaps not in line with the cause, a resurrection of the ill feeling that pervaded last season and a continued questioning of the decision to give the man a new two year deal.

In summary, the season is going to be one long fúcking ball ache.

[Billy Goat Sverige]

There is certainly no reason for losing the plot as it is but one game / one defeat.

One could look at certain elements of the manager’s thinking and wonder what the fúck he was doing, specifically in defensive selections, but you know he is in charge and all that. One could maybe ask if he really has got the midfield balance right and if he has not after so long when he is going to do so.

Thing is, we are both intelligent chaps, so we both are 100% aware that more or less every defeat this season will see a reaction perhaps not in line with the cause, a resurrection of the ill feeling that pervaded last season and a continued questioning of the decision to give the man a new two year deal.

In summary, the season is going to be one long fúcking ball ache.

Bringing on Walcott for Lacazette was also a highlight. Take off your best finisher for a **** who usually does **** all when coming on as a sub.

[redgunamo]

Bringing on Walcott for Lacazette was also a highlight. Take off your best finisher for a **** who usually does **** all when coming on as a sub.

I think Wenger believes that Theo is like a fifty million pound striker.

[Alberto Balsam Rodriguez]

I think Wenger believes that Theo is like a fifty million pound striker.

I believe that will be his opening stance at his next contract negotiation

[redgunamo]

I believe that will be his opening stance at his next contract negotiation

Right. Can't blame him really

[Yesterday Once More]

Wellbeck and Chicharito were United's back-up strikers a few years ago. I thought then that we bought the wrong one, and I am even more convinced now that we did.

[SWv2]

Wellbeck and Chicharito were United's back-up strikers a few years ago. I thought then that we bought the wrong one, and I am even more convinced now that we did.

Welbeck is fúcking useless.

[Rich]

Welbeck is fúcking useless.

But a top bloke, by most accounts. Nice to have around the place, I suspect.

Imagine you're having a bad day and you bump into Danny. He'd be there offering a smile and a firm hug.

[SWv2]

But a top bloke, by most accounts. Nice to have around the place, I suspect.

Imagine you're having a bad day and you bump into Danny. He'd be there offering a smile and a firm hug.

Couldn't give two fúcks.

He is not my mate nor never will be. Not really interested in the character of players, moreso their ability.

Welbeck at least tries very hard which in turn gives him the upper hand on others such as Walcott.

[Burney]

There is certainly no reason for losing the plot as it is but one game / one defeat.

One could look at certain elements of the manager’s thinking and wonder what the fúck he was doing, specifically in defensive selections, but you know he is in charge and all that. One could maybe ask if he really has got the midfield balance right and if he has not after so long when he is going to do so.

Thing is, we are both intelligent chaps, so we both are 100% aware that more or less every defeat this season will see a reaction perhaps not in line with the cause, a resurrection of the ill feeling that pervaded last season and a continued questioning of the decision to give the man a new two year deal.

In summary, the season is going to be one long fúcking ball ache.

Surely this is no surprise, though? We've signed two players and look likely to have lost our top scorer. Were we expecting to be notably better given this?