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@FemiOladeji5 @FIFABrit They invited arsenals pressure and hit them on the counter in space how was that not built up. Obviously when they sit back with 10 defending and don’t press there won’t be space, only on counter attacks there will be

@Nkeus10 @FIFABrit They didn't build up to this, this was a counter attack from an arsenal set piece situation, I believe. Their game is to lure you into a press of their build up, then run into the spaces behind that press.

Not surprised that people are immediately trying to write revisionist history about the game today. That’s what idiots do -Arsenal scored from open play. PSG could not -PSG needed a penalty, conceded by Arsenal’s 3rd string RB, to score at all -Outside of that penalty, PSG did not record a shot on target inside the box until the 117th minute -PSG needed a penalty shootout to win the game Casual fans will look at the possession and the shots, without understanding that Arsenal allowed PSG to have the ball and shoot it from non-threatening areas on purpose At the end of the day, PSG deserved to win, because they stepped up when it mattered But anybody suggesting that Arsenal didn’t play well, or didn’t execute their plan to perfection, is either lying to you for interactions, or they are genuinely incapable of analyzing the game that they just watched It really is that simple, at the end of the day

@FemiOladeji5 @FIFABrit Arsenal not pressing doesn’t mean psg didn’t attack space in behind. This video clearly shows psg attacking in the space behind. You said they didn’t even once do this

@Nkeus10 @FIFABrit You definitely didn't watch the game properly, not once did they get us to press their build up play.

@FemiOladeji5 @FIFABrit They hit Arsenal in behind multiple times. Completely wrong to even suggest they didn’t even once.

@Nkeus10 @FIFABrit Don't need 70% of the ball, to control the game.We wanted to play compact football, and hit psg on the break, and that's exactly what happened. PSG on the other hand wanted to force arsenal to press their buildup, to exploit spaces behind us, and that didn't happen, not even once

@FemiOladeji5 @FIFABrit You can’t control the game without the ball. They executed their plan perfectly however

@FIFABrit @Nkeus10 Funny thing is Arsenal controlled the game, made sure that it was played in front of them, not behind them, and didn't get dragged out of shape, but the haters had a narrative and have to push it. We will meet again next season, probably at the same stage.

@FIFABrit I’d say 75% of what you are seeing is people making fun of Gabriel not Arsenal themselves

For years, the running joke was “Arsenal 4th” Then the running joke was “Arsenal 2nd” Now they’re making fun of Arsenal for winning the Premier League and losing in a Champions League final on pens to the reigning champs Our rivals’ biggest games this year were watching us 😂

@FIFABrit Because the final product was poor. If the shots went on target it is statistically a much better chance.

@Nkeus10 They were though. Statistically

@FIFABrit I wouldn’t call a breakaway and a wide open shot at the top of the box weak chances

@Nkeus10 They had weak chances, which we allowed by design

@FIFABrit They had the chances though is what I’m trying to get at u can’t deny that they got into positions that were dangerous. At that some point it’s not like Arsenal did anything with their very small amount of possession either.

@Nkeus10 I don’t think they had a shot worth more than 0.12 xG all game, outside of the penalty

@FIFABrit PSG had chances, Vithinias top of the box shot, barcolas break and Doue hitting the post. In a ucl final against a good defending side that’s not doing nothing with possession

@Nkeus10 What aspect of the game did they control? Possession that they did nothing with? Shots that didn’t lead to anything?

@FIFABrit PSG didn’t play that well either but they controlled every aspect of the game. It’s very hard to attack when Arsenal defends so deep and compact. You simply don’t win matches with 25% possession 1 shot on target in the 5th minute and 196 passes completed

@Nkeus10 How can PSG be considered playing well then? -failed to score from open play -needed a penalty conceded by a third string RB to score -didn’t record a SOT inside the box until 117’ -needed a shootout to win If Arsenal did that, it would be called haram ball 😂

@FIFABrit How would that be considered bias against their plan? They executed it to perfection but having 1 shot and 196 passes in 130 minutes can’t be considered playing well

@Nkeus10 Only if you’re biased against their plan, sure

@FIFABrit If only the Starboy and “prem pots” showed up to play

Respect to PSG ❤️ A penalty shootout can go either way. Unfortunately, we left ourselves vulnerable with Saka, Havertz, and Odegaard out of the game and unable to take a pen Thought we played well, and it could’ve gone either way, but well done PSG for a well fought game 🙏🏻

@FIFABrit @itsdeegss Completely agree they need to be better out of possession but ur making it seem like Bruno’s harmed united this season. Since being moved up with carrick united collected the most points in the league. I would hardly call that detrimental.

@itsdeegss @Nkeus10 It’s not solely his fault But the way that he plays for Man U is detrimental. That’s all I’m saying He either needs to be less aggressive in possession, or Man U have to be better out of possession That’s all

Clearly I’m going to have to write an article on this, because this is PRECISELY what’s happening Fans of certain teams would genuinely rather celebrate the achievements of individual players instead of celebrating actual TROPHIES won by the team they support It’s wild to me 🤷🏼‍♂️

@FIFABrit @itsdeegss I think you’re forgetting how bad Hoijlund and Onana were

@Nkeus10 @itsdeegss I think you guys are forgetting how bad Spurs are

@FIFABrit @itsdeegss What player has ever won by himself in a 11v11 game? He can’t stop shots, defend, create and score himself

@itsdeegss @Nkeus10 Yeah, against the worst spurs side ever, I expect him to do it himself if his teammates can’t That’s not an unreal expectation for the premier league player of the season, is it?

@FIFABrit @itsdeegss Nobodies mentioned this clip apart from u. It was also how many seasons ago?

@Nkeus10 @itsdeegss I know we aren’t justifying him bragging about scoring a penalty in a game Man U lost 6-1

@itsdeegss @FIFABrit The discourse around Bruno is genuinely hilarious, he could end world hunger and people would still find something to complain about

@FIFABrit @Nkeus10 I mean if you watched the game he played pretty good with the squad that he was given I think it’s hard to turn up when that’s the starting 11 the manager is putting out 😂

@FIFABrit @itsdeegss He did turn up while also playing out of position. You can look at any player in history and make this same agenda ur implying.

@itsdeegss @Nkeus10 I remember when he bragged about scoring a penalty against Spurs in a 6-1 loss Would’ve been nice if he turned up against them when it mattered x.com/marioo3s/statu…

@FIFABrit @itsdeegss That final loss was not a result of Bruno 😂

@Nkeus10 @itsdeegss So you’ve already forgiven him for doing absolutely nothing in a European final against the worst Spurs side we’ve ever seen, a year later? That’s quick