Tony Pulis would be proud Arsenal ‘agricultural’ v Man Utd

There’s nothing pretty about the way Arsenal beat Man Utd; Arsene Wenger will be spinning but Pulis would be proud.

Man Utd clear lowest of bars
36 minutes into the match last night, the scoreline 0-0. Man Utd haven’t had a shot on target, or touched the ball in the Arsenal box. Phrases such as ‘good shape’, ‘doing well’ and ‘manager will be happy’ are being used by Shearer in commentary. If ever you needed reminding of what Man Utd are right now, it was summed up by these compliments that are usually handed out to bottom half and newly promoted sides away from home.

This was a real men against boys performance. Many will point to Arsenal needing set pieces as a job almost well done by Amorim, and his team. Ignoring the fact Arsenal should have been 1-0 up from one within 3 minutes. And the fact Utd’s only decent chance also came from a set piece.

This was a real 7/10 performance from Arsenal, at best, and that was more than good enough. Some poor decision making around the Utd box (Martinelli has been chief culprit this for a year now) and Havertz being wasteful with a clear cut chance, the scoreline flattered the away side. In hindsight, the lack of great urgency one we scored the first can be handy at this time of year when the games come thick and fast.

In summary, Amorim is no mug though.

He’s warned the fanbase about what’s to come, and last night he showed them why emphatically. Utd may have ditched Ten Hag, but the bad results and โปรโมชั่น ufabet frustration will continue for some time.

Caoimhin Kelleher has been immense for us, not just this season but for his entire Liverpool career, so no aspersions cast his way tonight. But, (BUT !) he’s got to punch that clear. He’s got to. Absolute Goalkeeping 101 howler at that stage of the match with mere minutes left to run. Feel a bit sick thinking about it.

Still, to trail twice in soggy, feral conditions and to come away battling with a point, it could be worse. We’ve gone and played uphill x2 the entire second half, once by way of the scoreboard, and once by way of the dodgy, tilted St. James’ pitch (you’re telling me that box-to-box fairway gradient somehow meets Premier League standard ?!).

And you know, we could have a Biscuithands or the like between our sticks, but instead we’ve got Caoimhin Kelleher on, and as a deputy option no less. It really could be worse. Count thy blessings, take the solitary, greasy point, rest and recuperate, go again.