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dmcdad:
The problem about your myopic post is that, you took cognizance of Barça's lapses, and never did with Arsenal. Or you wanna tell me you don't have weaknesses too? Defensive weakness?

Like you rightly said, we do have a high defensive line, and also play with our fullbacks in order to bring about width in attack. Playing with a defensive highline has its merits and demerits. Unfortunately for you, you pointed out just the demerit without taking into account its wonderful merits.

Have you ever wondered how easy it is for us to initiate attacks? Infact, we play with 11 outfield players (including the keeper).

Now let's get to the nitty-gritty. If what you posted above was that easy, how come teams like Madrid and Atletico don't take advantage of that? Or you wanna claim the accolade for the greatest tactician and console yourself with the fact that they don't have a knowledge about it? Of course they do! But why don't they bypass it easily as highlighted in your post? That's because some things are easier said than done.

It seems you need me to take you down memory lane, that's if you are suffering from amnesia. In last season's UCL alone, we defeated Man City, PSG, Bayern Munchen and Juventus en route to the trophy. You wanna tell me the aforementioned teams don't know about what you pointed out? Really?
You remember someone called Pep?

It seems you are also forgetting that your defense is no better than mine. Plus the fact that, you would be playing against the scariest attack/forward line the game has ever seen, and you don't think that should be your major concern?

Let me assure you of one thing; the best result you would get outta the Emirate is a draw, mark my word! We don't need to go over what the outcome would be like at the Camp Nuo.

I'm delighted with the fact that all your injured players are back. At least the major ones such as the likes of Coquelin, Sanchez et al. I know Sanchez will worry my men a lot, there is no denying that. But imagine what Messi would do to Monreal. Imagine what would become of Bellerin after Neymar must have sodomised him. And take into cognizance the frustrations Suarez would cause the likes of Kolscieny and Mertersaker.

Bruv, talk is cheap. Becareful of what you ask for.

ddippset:
And it's another one! Manchester City 0 - Leichester City 3. Sorry my barca boys, I am a amazed!

coded01:
Neymar Sr. said that he had always managed his son's career, that they stayed on at Santos when it interested them, signed for Barcelona at the best possible moment for them and would move on when they deemed it best. He continued that his son was not going to spend his entire playing career at Barcelona and that there was nothing stopping him from not signing a new deal and leaving the club.

http://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2016/02/04/56b35f63ca4741ea638b462f.html

cumz:
Gary Neville..."This team Barcelona is not a team. Its not normal to win 7-0 against Valencia. [b]When Messi touched the ball I didnt have time to cheer up my defenders because the supporters in Camp Nou were already celebrating another goal. [/b]It was painful. The Camp Nou itself is disastrous. I dont blame my players. There is something inside Camp Nou"

homesteady:
This guy is so Did you watch any Sevilla game last season, maybe apart from their games against Madrid and barca? Obviously No! So you just pick up stats from anywhere and come to a conclusion that he was better? I thought this kind of argument has already been over-flogged? Who doesn't know that smaller teams defensive players would have better stats than the bigger team players?

Oh well, let me knack you with more articles!
Why Sergio Busquets is the best midfielder in the world

www.squawka.com/news/why-sergio-busquets-is-the-best-midfielder-in-the-world/508570
check the date, just November of last year.

StefanSalvatore:
Guys those Spanish officials r unbelieveable, cn u imagine dat they reduced filipe Luis suspension 2 jst 1 match. Of course i didn't xpect anytin less since its a Madrid team.

But if it were a barca player d suspension must still b upheld evn tho we appeal.

Had it bn dat horror tackle had ended messi's season would dey av reduced d punishment

Useless bunch of craps

BarcaBlood:
Messi isn't human oh. He's an anomaly. And he z nt d G.O.A.T 4 nothing
Na so neymar gap am one tym last season

homesteady:
The Grandmaster: How Sergio Busquets was key to Barca vivisecting Valencia

www.squawka.com/news/the-grandmaster-how-sergio-busquets-was-key-to-barca-vivsecting-valencia/590572

Visit the link!!!!

Airmark do the same↑↑↑

ollah1:
Wenger is a stubborn stingy ass. If only he had secured the services of Suarez. They would have been in a beast mode.

Too much calculations killed the nigga

Isiterere:
Even with the line up you posted, it is ridicule. With a 7goals margin,there shouldn't be second leg at all. What will Valencia and Garry played for on that day; knock Barcelona out of Copa dey rey, score consolation goals or redeem their batter image?

ALL IZZ WELL

dmcdad:
Honesty they are on course.

I just wish they can play every game out there, but the reality is that they ain't machines. Heck, even machines break down, let alone...

Saying they will surpass their last season's goal tally is an understatement. Like you said, it's just a matter of how many more. I will need it to be with a wider margin than last season's.

They scored a total of 122 goals last season. And thus far they have scored a whopping 80 goals.

Just 42 goals off last season's tally. Not forgetting that one of em (D10S) was out for 2 months earlier in the season. Barring injuries, I envision them scoring 135 goals.

dmcdad:
Lol @ the emboldened.

The reality is that, the first person to rest of the front 3 is Neymar. And of course it's obvious why. So in as much as I would have loved to see him get his own share (of the national cake), I know he would need much rest for games in the coming weeks.

Isiterere:
You are wicked. Why are you trying to ridicule Valencia and Garry Neville?


ALL IZZ WELL

dmcdad:
Sandro number 1 person. That guy bench don long reach Nasarawa.

pelvicky:
.....ehn ehn....he has not reach 490.....@ sebod

dmcdad:
You are right, that is when you include his non-senior International games.

If you take those away, then this is what you will get...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaUn2wCWcAIUfnr.jpg

pelvicky:
wrong stat....he has not reach 490 self

bykebyke:

pelvicky:
wrong stat....he has not reach 490 self

dmcdad:
I understand your worries bruv. I was a bit concerned too, but I thought within me that the players are doing all they could to salvage some rest at every opportunity.

I was able to download BeiN Sport's post match analysis of the match, and not being able to kill the game off was one of the talking points. Their reps in Camp Nuo made it clear it was the intention of the team not to burn steam since it seemed they were already winners especially with Atletico being 2 men down. Although they would have equalized, but that I think is part of the game.

The fans weren't satisfied too and that was why the BeiN reporter noted that at a point Mascherano had to cool the Camp Nuo down, that the game was in control and that there ain't any need of burning extra energies.

I would say we give them the benefits of the doubt and see how things pan out henceforth. I think that as an excuse is understandable. But subsequent games would prove if it was really a case of not wanting to burn energies or...maybe fatigue.

Johnpaul88:
Shame I cannot see this game. In fact i haven't been able to see any of our cup games. I wish i were able to see how we would put them to the sword. I wasn't convinced with our last game against a 9-man Athleti.

airmark:
Na your people bring am go there. None of them was picked in all-time best 11, so no need to make a fuss over it.

coded01:
Happy Birthday Bro!!!

Awesome01:
Happy Birthday to me and Pique. Didn't know we share the same day though, its nice to share my birthday with someone as great as you,

nonsoroyalty:
dmcdad is the cause of all this he shouldnt have answered that question there by falling into the dudes trick of changing the topic