MATCH THREAD: “ ARSENAL v CARDIFF CITY “ MATCH THREAD

[Forever Blue]

Paterson booked

He loses the ball on the edge of the area after a decent ball over the top of the Arsenal defence towards Reid.

Paterson tries to win it back but clatters into Lichtsteiner. Yellow card.

[Forever Blue]

Superb from Bruno to dispossess Özil in the box.

[jimmy_rat]

Touching tribute.

[Forever Blue]

Cardiff free kick

[jimmy_rat]

Impressed so far. Good work rate. Seem up for it. Niasse hasn't stopped running, same with Reid who should've scored! Lets not concede a silly goal now like we usually seem to!

[Forever Blue]

Cardiff win a corner out on the left. It’s whipped in by Ralls but Arsenal smuggle it behind for a corner that eventually comes to nothing. Cardiff have done well in winning set pieces tonight, but haven’t yet had the clincal edge needed to convert chances into goals.

[Forever Blue]

Arsenal called for a penalty

[Forever Blue]

Cardiff have had about 8 corners

[Forever Blue]

Cardiff have been the better team in the first-half

[Forever Blue]

Arsenal calling for another penalty

[Forever Blue]

H/T 0-0

[TopCat CCFC]

H/T 0-0

[smakerzthebluebird]

Great performance in the circumstances

Set up well in fairness to Neil also

[jimmy_rat]

Cardiff have been the better team in the first-half

Much better. Great half of football from us. Seems a good balance of defence and attack. Paterson winning everything in the air. Reid working his socks off and Niasse very impressive. Defence solid.

Disappointed with Arsenal right back fouling every time we seem to break down there.

[Forever Blue]

Both teams have wasted chances and will feel they could lead. Niasse and Reid have been excellent up front for Cardiff, who have produced one of their best halves of the campaign so far, and that’s no exaggeration.”

[welshrarebit]

Happy with niasse so far. Lacking some sharpness but getting in to some good positions

[fred keenor]

Niasse ,such a difference with a forward who is mobile and linked up well with Reid.
Hope Niasse can last the 90 mins

[BarmyArmy1927]

the most stressful game of football, absolutely shitting it
come on boys, played great so far keep it up

[Bluebird-in-Jackland]

Feeling immensely proud of that first half performance, just need to continue it into the second half.

[Llan_Blue]

Best we’ve played for a long time.

We should be winning.

[jimmy_rat]

Few pics off twitter...

[celt_td]

Playing well so far. Unlucky not to be ahead.

[smakerzthebluebird]

Everytime Reid plays we are better good with the ball works into goodnpositions always a threat

Why she doesn’t start more particularly at home I don’t know

[Forever Blue]

Few pics off twitter...

Brilliant thanks Jimmy

[Forever Blue]

Everytime Reid plays we are better good with the ball works into goodnpositions always a threat

Why she doesn’t start more particularly at home I don’t know

Agreed

[Lengee]

Two mobile forwards and pressing higher up the pitch. What a difference and prob our best 45 mins performance away from home.
Great effort lads....please keep it going!!

[Forever Blue]

Playing well so far. Unlucky not to be ahead.

Cheers

[jimmy_rat]

Few pics off twitter...

Brilliant thanks Jimmy

Here's a video for those who have twitter too...

@GFFN: Wonderful & emotional homage from Cardiff City fans tonight at the Emirates Stadium holding up yellow & sporting FC Nantes hats & scarves for Emiliano Sala. https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1090 ... 24/video/1

[Forever Blue]

Cardiff banner at the Emirates tonight

"We never watched you play, we never seen you score, but Emiliano our beautiful bluebird we will love you forever more."

[stentona]

Pics brought a tear to my eye. Fair play to those who travelled. Excellent support as always.
Cmon boys, bring home the points