FA Cup Update: Arsenal 1: 1 Leyton Orient
By ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
India
February 20, 2011 1:40pm CST
In another result that would question the Arsenal title ambitions this season, League one club Leyton Orient scored in the last minute to earn a hard fought draw against Arsenal. Arsenal was in the lead via a Rosciky header, but were very wasteful in front of goal and now have paid for the profligacy by having an additional match to play in the rematch at Emirates. Arsene Wenger made 10 changes from the team that beat Barca on Wednesday. But still I think any Arsenal team is supposed to win such matches. It is a clear indicator of the bench strength not being good enough at this level.
What are your views on the match?
Cheers!
Ram
7 responses
@stevieboi19 (1419)
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20 Feb 11
I'm not actually surprised by such a result Arsenal always play well against a bigger team then when it comes to beating the so called easier teams they struggle to gain the needed victories. Despite the changes they still had a number of recognised players who have are supposed to have a far superior ability to Letyon Orients. This extra game is certainly an unnecessary game giving the schedule they have coming up against Barcelona with the potential to be playing in the next round of the champions league not to mention the fact that they are still able to win the premier league this season. This result today may just prove extremely costly in the long run.
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@ram_cv (16513)
• India
20 Feb 11
I agree this match is unwanted. I think every season at this junction when they are running in all competitions, this is where they get really high strung. They get into a fixture congestion, then one or two injuries and suddenly a 4 trophy winning season becomes a no trophy winning season. Sometimes it is good to prioritize your competitions rather than just going on in all competitions.
Cheers!
Ram
@stevieboi19 (1419)
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20 Feb 11
The Carling cup should be at the forefront of their mind along with the champions league as they're in the final of the Carling cup they shouldn't lose a match to Birmingham but the way they struggle against the smaller teams will again be a factor which will be tested. The champions league should also be focus now as they've beat Barcelona once and will be desperate to progress whilst their not far from top in the league I do believe the fixture congestion will scupper their chances of success. Your certainly right though Arsene Wenger really needs to decide where the teams priority lies this season you just have to look at United last season who were in with a chance of quadruple for quite a while but things don't work out that way.
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@NicoZieg (591)
• Denmark
20 Feb 11
I saw this match, and it was actually quite good. Arsenal's line-up was with almost reserves only. Arsenal fought hard to get their goal, but out Rosicky got his head on the ball and 1-0 to Arsenal. After that Arsenal really didn't managed to made any big chances, but in the 92th minutes a Leyton player made it on his own and 1-1.
This result is very bad for Arsenal, because the have a very tough programme already, so this might cause some problems for them.
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@ram_cv (16513)
• India
21 Feb 11
Right and that is the biggest concern for me for Arsenal this season. They seem vulnerable to the sucker punch at the end. I think until Arsene Wenger gets some real characters who can bring a fighting mentality into the team, they are going to struggle finishing off matches.
Cheers!
Ram
@sjlskl (3382)
• Singapore
27 Feb 11
The match clearly shows the difference between Arsenal first team and the reserves. Some of them does well but seriously, the likes of Denilson, Almunia and Diaby (he did not feature in the game) has to go. Rosicky, while he scored the goal and is some player prior to his long term injuries, is no longer the same player he was. Maybe it is time to let him go as well. As for the titles charges, this is another match which they can do without especially when Nou Camp trip is round the corner.
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@lucky119 (643)
• India
21 Feb 11
The problem for Arsenal was the lack of creativity in mid field. In absence of Nasri and Fabregas, there is no one to deliver that assist. Rosicky is not the same kind of player he was before injury.
Bendter just does not have the quality to play for Arsenal. Good thing for Arsenal is that Arshavin is returning to his old self. He is looking more sharp and having a good run.
They will win the replay and then face Manchester United in an exciting clash.
@arsenalliang (148)
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21 Feb 11
I admit that this match is boring,I dont know what happen to our team.The poor preference of the bench makes me disapointed.
@marcmm (1804)
• Malaysia
20 Feb 11
The players really dissapointed themselves. I didn't watch the game but from all the match preview posted by Arsenals fans blog, Arsenal should have win and Chamakh miss a 5 yard shot.
Maybe this so call "B" team might get offload soon starting with Almunia. They just couldn't justify their selection. Despite all the ability, they just couldn't win the game.
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