At the Org we pride ourselves on being as accurate as possible regarding events surrounding West Ham United, discarding the claret and blue spectacles is not always an easy task, however it has taken nearly 24 hours before it was possible to 'write up' yesterday's travesty of footballing justice that played itself out at the Emirates Stadium, and in front of millions of football fans around the World.
The fact that Arsenal were able to 'nick' the match in the dying minutes because of a Hammers defensive lapse, which there was, merely rubs salt in to the wounds of flabbergasted fans who saw one definite penalty rejected despite it being clearly obvious to everyone, pundits, fans, neutrals you name it. The sad thing about the defensive lapse was that until then the whole team had given it their all and looked nailed on to get a well earned point on their travels, alas it was not to be. Had Antonio's header not hit the bar and had Diop's foot been 2" shorter then the Irons could have emerged with three points instead of none.
Perhaps David Moyes should have brought Sebastien Haller on for the last fifteen to twenty minutes, but that is said with the benefit of hindsight and despite the eventual result this was a West Ham team that meant business and so nearly 'de-smugged' an Arsenal team brimming with attackers. All of Moyes' players put in a shift, so it is slightly unfair to again criticise Aaron Cresswell's performance, but yet again he continuously passed backwards instead of forwards, it is as if he has entirely forgotten or given up on running at players.
Authur Masuaku on the other hand performed with aplomb, and his searing pace constantly disturbed the Arsenal players as did Big Mich's physical approach, he has such a big smile on his face when he helps a 'victim' up having down ended him. This was such a different West Ham side from the one that succumbed so meekly to Newcastle in the 2-0 defeat at the London Stadium on the opening day of the season, and despite having some really difficult fixtures coming up there is at least a hint of optimism ON the pitch, off the pitch is an entirely different matter, but for now fans will be seeing some hope on the horizon, especially if the Cavalry arrive from America! - Ed
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We played very very well
But when you don't convert your chances it always bites you on the bum and yet again we let the gooners win when it should of been us...legohair was over the moon because he new they had snatched a win...still a vastly improved performance by our boys lets see some more.
I agree,its the quality that
I agree,its the quality that gives you the edge,thats why we can play well enough,but its that little extra that is needed,especially in front of goal,all this hitting the bar and just going wide,proves the point.
looking at
the game and listening to match of the day's so called professionals, they highlight that the arse kept on attacking down our left wing which led to both of their goals and countless other chances so we need to strengthen down that side as all teams will adapt and use the same tactics when they play us,