Arsenal Catch Up

Went to watch Arsenal as I often do. Used the men’s toilets as I always have. I will not be frightened out of public life. If anything, I’m going to be even louder and more annoying about being trans than ever before.

Can't help but think of the Martinelli and Trossard chances - good saves, but that lack of lethal finishing is a long-standing issue. I don't think 1-0 is terrible going into the away leg, 2nd half was improved but they were a crossbar away from it being 2-0 and that would likely have been that.

Got ourselves into the game eventually, but it's a long time since I've seen anyone do to us what PSG did in the opening 30. Technically the most proficient team we've played this season. Early goal a real kicker, Rice got sucked in when he should have stayed. But we had some moments. Big 2nd 45

There are things Arsenal can learn for the second leg and it’s not over by any means but PSG the best team we’ve played this season by absolute miles.

There are things Arsenal can learn for the second leg and it’s not over by any means but PSG the best team we’ve played this season by absolute miles.

I think you have to acknowledge we played a very, very good team this evening too. A lot to do in the second leg, Arteta with plenty to think about but overall a pretty tight game decided by one very early goal. Welcome to the top level of European football.

Two really good teams playing a really good game refereed by a guy who is either witnessing his first ever football match or else just as the IQ of a dustbin.

This lot are miles better than Madrid

UTA 🔴⚪️

We’ll just do it in Paris.

Possibly the most first world problem I have ever encountered in my life, but it turns out that, emotionally, it's quite difficult to move from the euphoria of winning a Champions League semi-final, only to have another one 48 hours later.

After discussing it with my family, friends, co-workers, my deli meat guy, my deli cheese guy, my bagel guy, the food delivery person who delivered me two pizzas yesterday when I ordered pad thai, I have decided to watch Arsenal today.

After discussing it with my family, friends, co-workers, my deli meat guy, my deli cheese guy, my bagel guy, the food delivery person who delivered me two pizzas yesterday when I ordered pad thai, I have decided to watch Arsenal today.

That opening half hour was a footballing lesson. PSG much quicker, sharper, moving the ball unbelievably smoothly and we had no idea what to do with our press. We came back into it though and started winning our individual battles, which is crucial against them. Long way to go.

I think we should just simply put the ball in their net. No reason to overthink this.

Midfield disoranization cost us massively early-on. Understandable with midfield reshuffle. But we were lost. We are starting to use our physical advantage now. Going long, carrying the ball past their lightweight players. We were just way too scared of them for the first 20min

Pre-match pub decorations.

That said, our bench…the first sub was 82 minutes and it was a right back. You need more than that at this level.

Actively having to remind myself to breathe.

Arsene Wenger is at the Emirates Stadium tonight, believed to be only the third Arsenal game he has attended since he left the club nearly seven years ago.

Arsene Wenger is at the Emirates Stadium tonight, believed to be only the third Arsenal game he has attended since he left the club nearly seven years ago.

How am I supposed to get anything done today

Bonsoir x