This game will be all about who wants it more. 3rd game in around 7 days for both teams so players will be a bit fatigued and so the old mental strength and speweet will play a big role in the outcome of the game.
This will be a test for sure but being a home game should help the team, as you know the fans will get right behind the team. If we just continue playing the way we have been, we’ll cause enough problems for Newcastle. I like the mentality of the team right now. Looking forward to how we approach this challenge.
You say I didn’t explain it but then go on to say it will come down to “who is better” and not who “wants it more”. So sounds like you understand what I mean, and don’t agree, which is fine, cause that’s your opinion.
Just to reiterate, I think the fatigue factor will probably make this game more of a mental battle than one decided by quality. And yes, the mental part matters in all games but it matters more when the body isn’t willing.
Newcastle’s momentum was slowed down by Leeds yesterday. That’s great timing for us, they now come to the most difficult ground in the league this season without the same complete confidence of maybe a week before.
Glad we got the points against Brighton and were able to give mini-rests to Zinchenko and White (both off at 60 mins), with Partey also being taken off at the 74th minute.
The only player I worry about fatigue slightly is Saka but his performances have been solid.
I expect another blistering start from us and hopefully we get early goals. Will be a real test though as Newcastle are excellent defensively this season.
These barcode wankers have a long arse journey to London and have just dropped points. We have a markedly shorter journey and will be playing in a stadium where we haven’t lost a league game all season.
Long version: winning every 50/50, every duel, first to every second ball or loose ball, stronger in the tackle, committing more players forward, commit more fouls but get away with it because Arsenal, PASHUN, SCREAMING
Basically what every team did when we were pussios