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That team selection we are getting a spanking 🙁
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Let's be a giant killer today. 💪
Fingers crossed. I'd be over the moon with a draw here, but if the stars align we can turn them over.
It's a bit of a frenetic start. I'd rather we didn't give them space to move the ball about and try to get the atmosphere anxious inside the stadium
And off we go.... ::angry::
Pathetic I'm afraid.
Embarrasing.
Time to put the snooker on...
Andersen once again cannot do the basics when defending from a cross, that must be the fifth or sixth time this season
Jimenez done to easily there. I know he's a striker and that's not his forte, but he should have done a bit better there.
Why in the hell is Raul defending him all alone there???
That didn't take long. 🤦
Raul and Robinson then no one picks up the centre forward - awful defending
Leno seemed to not stretch out fully for that.
Was never gonna be anything other than a hiding barring arsenal getting 5 men sent off in the first 10 mins or something
Once Saka got the ball wide, Jedi had to go out to help Raul
We lay down and handed City 3 points, so it's only fair we do the same today.
Quote from: Deeping_white on May 02, 2026, 05:40:47 PMAndersen once again cannot do the basics when defending from a cross, that must be the fifth or sixth time this season
would happily cash in on him this summer. Just dont rate him anymore
I just don't understand why Raul was having to defend out there against Saka. That's Robinson's job.
We have no midfield or anyone attempting to play deep enough to mark Eze, might as well put one of the CB's in there and whack Diop on for Reed because he's one foul from a yellow already
Have we even touched the ball 15 minutes in?
Quote from: Twig on May 02, 2026, 05:44:04 PMI just don't understand why Raul was having to defend out there against Saka. That's Robinson's job.
Absolutely. Entirely Robinsons fault
I'd swap Reed and Lukic out. Reed is offering nothing going forward, while Lukic was a threat vs Villa
This is just so atrocious. We can't keep the ball for more than 3 seconds.
any streams please
I really don't know what the plan is meant to be here because we can't even get out of our own half
Quote from: SerbianLad on May 02, 2026, 05:47:31 PMI'd swap Reed and Lukic out. Reed is offering nothing going forward, while Lukic was a threat vs Villa
Problem is that Lukic is still playing like he's got a PL standard CDM in Berge behind him, Reed is just running around like a headless chicken
Rice is SO over rated, he's good, but no where near the top twenty players in the Prem. There is a real clunkiness about him at times.
Quote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on May 02, 2026, 05:50:58 PMRice is SO over rated, he's good, but no where near the top twenty players in the Prem. There is a real clunkiness about him at times.
Sorry can't agree with that
Dumb from Lukic.
Christ we're going to get tonked here aren't we.
Stupid yellow for Lukic. A deserved yellow, but an embarrassing dive from Eze too. The contact wasn't that hard.
Manage your expectations lads. These are the probable Champions and have beaten better teams than ours. They might as well enjoy themselves and throw caution to the wind. We'll probably lose however we play. Just make a go of it.
It just looks like none of them want to be there, and the tactics are setting us up for a pasting
They havent even got their guaranteed pen yet either. If theyd get on with it I can go do something more enjoyable
Silva needs a change, 25 in and we have zero
How is that not a foul on Leno
Goodness me we are on the beach this afternoon... awful awful stuff.
Quote from: LittleErn on May 02, 2026, 05:54:25 PMManage your expectations lads. These are the probable Champions and have beaten better teams than ours. They might as well enjoy themselves and throw caution to the wind. We'll probably lose however we play. Just make a go of it.
There's losing and then there's collectively looking clueless with no desire. Over 3k Fulham fans there and this lot are taking the p!ss at the moment. Silva too needs to have a think about why he's playing Reed as a CDM when he was getting rings ran around him by championship teams a few months ago
Quote from: LittleErn on May 02, 2026, 05:54:25 PMManage your expectations lads. These are the probable Champions and have beaten better teams than ours. They might as well enjoy themselves and throw caution to the wind. We'll probably lose however we play. Just make a go of it.
You're right, and honestly I wouldn't mind losing if only we'd show a bit of character.
It's this "here to make up the numbers" mentality I can't bear.
Leno is pooing his pants
Ay Yi Yi, playing with fire in the box.
Great positivity on here.
We're in for a pasting defending like this. If we end 1-0 it'll be super lucky.
Leno top shot stopper but laughable under the high ball
any streams ?
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 02, 2026, 05:57:29 PMLeno is pooing his pants
It was a clear foul. Especially after the goal that we had ruled out last week.
2-0
Quote from: Fulham1959 on May 02, 2026, 05:57:48 PMGreat positivity on here.
Sorry I'm not usually this negative, but it's been awful so far.
Absolutely BLOODY PATHETIC.
We're like a deer in headlights.
Quote from: Deeping_white on May 02, 2026, 05:56:52 PMQuote from: LittleErn on May 02, 2026, 05:54:25 PMManage your expectations lads. These are the probable Champions and have beaten better teams than ours. They might as well enjoy themselves and throw caution to the wind. We'll probably lose however we play. Just make a go of it.
There's losing and then there's collectively looking clueless with no desire. Over 3k Fulham fans there and this lot are taking the p!ss at the moment. Silva too needs to have a think about why he's playing Reed as a CDM when he was getting rings ran around him by championship teams a few months ago
Reed Reed Reed with you every post.
I could name 6 of them who aren't even trying.
Offside....
This is just an absoloute embarrassment
Quote from: hongkongfulham on May 02, 2026, 05:58:22 PMLeno top shot stopper but laughable under the high ball
Eh, he's the worst shot stopper in the PL.
Looks offside
Much more of this and I'll be hopping on the "Silva out" hype train.
Cricket season score looming.
Quote from: Coastwalker on May 02, 2026, 05:59:15 PMQuote from: Deeping_white on May 02, 2026, 05:56:52 PMQuote from: LittleErn on May 02, 2026, 05:54:25 PMManage your expectations lads. These are the probable Champions and have beaten better teams than ours. They might as well enjoy themselves and throw caution to the wind. We'll probably lose however we play. Just make a go of it.
There's losing and then there's collectively looking clueless with no desire. Over 3k Fulham fans there and this lot are taking the p!ss at the moment. Silva too needs to have a think about why he's playing Reed as a CDM when he was getting rings ran around him by championship teams a few months ago
Reed Reed Reed with you every post.
I could name 6 of them who aren't even trying.
Because he is the worst player on the pitch by a country mile. Most important part of the pitch and he's nowhere to be seen
Two nil now, game over...
Quote from: irishfulham on May 02, 2026, 05:49:22 PMany streams please
Dont jump mate. Its only a silly game.
Come on, let's show some fight.
think we've got them worried
Blimey. VAR on our side for once.
That was much better
I'm also sick of this " on the beach " cr-p. Enough already
Referee giving us absolutely nothing.
That attempt by Jedi shows why Sess is in the team over him.
Need more from "i want £150k a week" Harry Wilson here
Gabriel is doing the same thing to Jimenez that Andersen did to Gyokeres and was given as a foul, yet Raul gets nothing
Quote from: SerbianLad on May 02, 2026, 06:03:46 PMReferee giving us absolutely nothing.
Yeah Raul is getting beaten up. No point in playing for free kicks away at a big club though.
Could also do without Raul going down on every 50/50 duel and claiming a foul, it's clear the ref isn't going to give us anything
Better fist touch from Wilson there and we might have had a great chance.
Robinson is atrocious at present
At least we're actually playing the game now.
Much, much better last 10ish minutes
Getting better. An equalizer here could be very interesting
Antonee's passing has never been much to write home about but it's been pretty abysmal today.
Abysmal performance so far
This is hard to watch. Where is the quality?
How is that not a high foot by Trossard??.
Referee is atrocious
Oh well....
2-0
There we go, game over.
Sunday league defending, f*ck off
We are getting smashed down our left side. Saka being given so much space.
Its been a decent season but this is a joke. We dont look up for it at all, so im not going to waste my time.
" Saka Suckers Suckers"
"Made it look easy"... it was easy... far too easy.
Terrible from Robinson there.
We are being torn apart down that flank
We've had a whole week of preparing for this game and it looks like we picked the XI and tactics out of a hat
Should have been a back three today....
And its goodnight from me.
Doggie walk time....Gutless performance...Europe lol
That was shambolic from Robinson. Completely ball watching.
Hard to watch Antonee right now.
Chuckweze off please
Sure we have made a deal beforehand
Every goal we let in, is another cheap Arsenal Reject for us in the summer.
Robinsons fault again
Quote from: Sgt Fulham on May 02, 2026, 06:11:17 PMIts been a decent season but this is a joke. We dont look up for it at all, so im not going to waste my time.
I honestly don't think it's about not being up for it. They are just way, way better than the 11 we have had to put out today.
Quote from: Chi_FFC on May 02, 2026, 06:12:04 PMHard to watch Antonee right now.
Shoulda cashed in when we could.
Is Robinson really a better defender than Sess ? Certainly not this season.
Like a knife through butter.
Jedi just hasn't been the same after his surgery.
Jedi totally done yet again just then.
We have been so poor in this first half. Like a lower division side.
Quote from: HV71 on May 02, 2026, 06:12:32 PMIs Robinson really a better defender than Sess ? Certainly not this season.
He's done. Should have snatched at whoever was offering when he was at his peak
Can Cuenca come on please and put Bassey at left back .
Quote from: fulhamfever on May 02, 2026, 06:12:11 PMChuckweze off please
Surely we're not going to buy this guy.
Leno is always suspect when a shot goes tight into either corner - high or low.
Robinson at fault for both goals.
First goal, yes it was poor from Jimenez, but Robinson should be the one defending Saka there. Second goal was just completely his fault.
And now they almost get another because of him.
Horrific performance from Robinson so far
Reed and Lukic in midfield will never cope with this.
But tbf they're not really to blame for the goals. Sooner Marco gone the better. No excuse for the complete tepid display, just more of the same from this whole season.
Can't believe we've let Arsenal play their way back into form
Take Robinson off and bring Diop on
Chuk off, completely agree.
I would say bring off Robinson but Sess v Saka would be water torture.
We miss Kevin.. a lot.
Who can play on the left wing? Bobb is hardly an impact sub.
I'm tempted to go Muniz and play 2 upfront but god knows how that'll work.
When Gyokeres had the ball there wasn't another Arsenal player within 25 yards of goal, and all yet both CB's and LB are somehow unaware of what is going on, it's U11 stuff and it's laughable. There's a realistic prospect of Europe on the horizon and we turn up looking like we should be in the bottom 3 based on that performance so far
Quote from: Milo on May 02, 2026, 06:15:09 PMChuk off, completely agree.
I would say bring off Robinson but Sess v Saka would be water torture.
We miss Kevin.. a lot.
Who can play on the left wing? Bobb is hardly an impact sub.
I'm tempted to go Muniz and play 2 upfront but god knows how that'll work.
Sess isn't in the squad
I actually think Chuckuweze has been one of the worst culprits, giving it away and not tracking back at all. He's beginning to look like a good time player - totally absent and frustrated when he's off it.
Not sure I'd be signing him in the summer based on his last 10 games or so.
Addendum: Sess isn't on the bench. So I guess it's just keep the same team and Silva to deliver the most inspirational half time team talk since Churchill.
Has Reed touched the ball yet? Get TC on at half time
The commentators are saying the squad has had a bug for the past week, which might help explain some of the lethargy.
Beyond that there is no excuse, this should have been treated as a cup final given the game's importance.
Everyone is watching this shambles.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 02, 2026, 06:14:07 PMQuote from: HV71 on May 02, 2026, 06:12:32 PMIs Robinson really a better defender than Sess ? Certainly not this season.
He's done. Should have snatched at whoever was offering when he was at his peak
Coulda, woulda, shoulda. If only we had a crystal ball....
Oh my goodness....
I think Muniz needs to come on.
I'm not sure how I would facilitate this. Perhaps push ESR to the LW.
At this point I think we need to bin Wilson off as well. He's done nothing in months now and mentally looks like he's checked out, so at least play Chucky on the right which is his preferred position
What were Bassey and Leno doing there??? They just stood there like statues.
3-0 and utter, utter humiliation.
Finally I'll say it: Silva out.
Utter 💩 total embarrassment complete surrender as usual we have 0 attacking threat making Arsenal look like prime Barcelona. Silva out please 🤬.
What a mucking fuddle....
This is capitulation of the highest order.
This is tough to watch - we look like a League One squad.
This is the best performance Arsenal put out this season, and I think it's largely because of how poor we were
I think damage limitation here it's a complete shambles.
If Lukic gets a second yellow it'll be a cricket score.
Let's hope Arsenal make some subs and we limp off with a 4-0 loss.
Yeah silva can get lost. This is horrible. Been horrible to watch for most of the season.
Let's hope they take their foot off the gas in the second half...
The funniest bit is that Marco and/or his agent think he's good enough for the Chelsea or Real Madrid job when he serves up this sort of tactical shite every 2/3 games
We are mid table, and our,season is over. I mean it is,what it is...
Might be worth washing my car rather than watching the second half.
Quote from: FFC007 on May 02, 2026, 06:20:26 PMLet's hope they take their foot off the gas in the second half...
They will want to improve their GD as much as possible. It will be 6 or 7.
Quote from: First State on May 02, 2026, 06:20:58 PMMight be worth washing my car rather than watching the second half.
Either way it's a whitewash.
Shocking. I wasn't expecting anything out of this game points wise but i expected some effort and to put up some fight. This is the easiest game Arsenal have had this season. We are woeful
Now is not the time to panic. Wait till its 8-0
Arsenal have looked very sharp, but my God haven't we made it easy? Just a total inability to do the basics today. Unfortunately this team continues to have a dreadful mentality.
It's baffling how when we came up we went away to the big six and looked like we wanted to scrap for a result, and how we're a comfortable PL team it's like the players look at our recent away record at the likes of City and Arsenal and mentally check out before we kick off
Quote from: andyk on May 02, 2026, 06:20:52 PMWe are mid table, and our,season is over. I mean it is,what it is...
Nonsense. We still had a chance for Europe and once again we've shat the bed.
we all know Reed isnt PL level anymore, so why Marco didn't change formation so we didn't have to use him
I'd get one of Cuenca/Diop on for Robinson and move Bassey to lb. I'd also get TC on for Reed and Muniz for Chukwueze and move to 4-4-2. I'd also go at them and try and be as attacking as possible. We already have the worst goal difference out of all the teams we are fighting for European places, so if it comes to goal difference, we'll likely miss out anyway. I'd rather we conceded more goals in the second half but actually go for it.
Never thought I'd say this...but Jedi is a backup LB at best.
Anderson is not the player to lead the back line.
If Reed is the best we've got as a backup midfielder...the squad isn't deep enough.
And I'll say this. Silva needs to leave because this side doesn't look like it knows what to do when they have the ball at their feet. The offense is disjointed. Winning last week just papered over the cracks in the attack.
Why is Chucky in the midfield?
Silva out.
Worst performance of the season? For me undoubtedly
Quote from: Deeping_white on May 02, 2026, 06:20:27 PMThe funniest bit is that Marco and/or his agent think he's good enough for the Chelsea or Real Madrid job when he serves up this sort of tactical shite every 2/3 games
What would you have done differently Deeping?
But for some reason he doesn't rate Diop and he lost faith in Cuenca a couple of months ago. It's infuriating.
Quote from: Nero on May 02, 2026, 06:01:26 PMthink we've got them worried
I appreciate your humour even if no-one else seems to.
This is nothing short of pathetic! Absolute crap!
Quote from: Sgt Fulham on May 02, 2026, 06:21:46 PMQuote from: FFC007 on May 02, 2026, 06:20:26 PMLet's hope they take their foot off the gas in the second half...
They will want to improve their GD as much as possible. It will be 6 or 7.
Agree. The second half threatens to be humiliation on steroids.
Robinson not good enough
Couple of changes at half time, come out with renewed energy and I think we've got this.
Quote from: Nero on May 02, 2026, 06:23:27 PMwe all know Reed isnt PL level anymore, so why Marco didn't change formation so we didn't have to use him
Because he doesn't care anymore?
Don't worry, Marco is a genius and will have us firing on all cylinders in the second half. :slap:
It's an arse kicking contest and we're supplying the arse.
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on May 02, 2026, 06:19:10 PM3-0 and utter, utter humiliation.
Finally I'll say it: Silva out.
Yep...Taken us as far as he can.
Need new ideas I'm afraid.
Quote from: Twig on May 02, 2026, 06:27:38 PMCouple of changes at half time, come out with renewed energy and I think we've got this.
😂🤣
Robinson looks half the player since his injury. Very sad. Cairney should come on for Reed. Save Jiminez for next week. He's winning nothing at the moment and Muniz can throw a bit of weight about.
Generally dire. Being generous.
Oh, I forgot Tete is on the bench too. It can then also be Tete in for Robinson and move Castagne to lb.
Quote from: LittleErn on May 02, 2026, 06:25:22 PMQuote from: Deeping_white on May 02, 2026, 06:20:27 PMThe funniest bit is that Marco and/or his agent think he's good enough for the Chelsea or Real Madrid job when he serves up this sort of tactical shite every 2/3 games
What would you have done differently Deeping?
5-4-1, use Lukic as the actual CDM rather than playing with two 8's. Have Tom in there with him for ball retention with ESR on the left & Chucky on the right with Raul having the job of marking both CB's to stop them playing it out, and then looking to counter whenever we can
Quote from: The Old Count on May 02, 2026, 06:29:00 PMIt's an arse kicking contest and we're supplying the arse.
Funniest thing I've ever read on here.
Quote from: Coastwalker on May 02, 2026, 06:29:30 PMQuote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on May 02, 2026, 06:19:10 PM3-0 and utter, utter humiliation.
Finally I'll say it: Silva out.
Yep...Taken us as far as he can.
Need new ideas I'm afraid.
Need new players before I can put all the blame on Silva, but he does make strange decisions sometimes.
And this midfield dross we have currently is also down to the shambolic recruitment in the summer...
Lose Berge and Iwobi and our midfield is in tatters..
Major surgery needed in the summer...
Referee has been horrible as well, but obviously not why we are losing
If this means Man City don't win the title, then I'm happy.
Diop needs to start for the rest of the season. I'd sit Anderson.
Jedi is the backup LB when Sess is healthy.
This midfield has a TON of questions. Who do we have that can both put in a shift when out of possession, THEN lead the build up when we get the ball in possession? I don't think there is a player on the squad that can do it consistently. I can't even blame Berge this game.
So frustrating.
Quote from: FFC007 on May 02, 2026, 06:33:19 PMAnd this midfield dross we have currently is also down to the shambolic recruitment in the summer...
Lose Berge and Iwobi and our midfield is in tatters..
Major surgery needed in the summer...
Agreed.
We have a lot of things to figure out in the off season.
Arsenal are making a change and we are not???
Quote from: Fulham1959 on May 02, 2026, 06:33:34 PMIf this means Man City don't win the title, then I'm happy.
I'd far rather City than Arsenal.
Quote from: SerbianLad on May 02, 2026, 06:34:38 PMArsenal are making a change and we are not???
Silva doesn't do subs before 70 mins, you know the drill
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on May 02, 2026, 06:34:44 PMQuote from: Fulham1959 on May 02, 2026, 06:33:34 PMIf this means Man City don't win the title, then I'm happy.
I'd far rather City than Arsenal.
Me too. Their fans are usually nice. Arsenal fans are usually unbearable.
Quote from: SerbianLad on May 02, 2026, 06:34:38 PMArsenal are making a change and we are not???
No need to fret, Marco's happy with what he's seen out there.
Seriously, not one change for us?
What do you reckon. I'm saying 7.0 and Marco announces he's leaving!
I Think Arsenal have
taken the bait....here we go.....3-4 final score.
Going to have to settle for 3-3
Decent effort from Raul
We have a corner...
Quote from: Super Mick on May 02, 2026, 06:37:19 PMWhat do you reckon. I'm saying 7.0 and Marco announces he's leaving!
I, for one, would welcome his departure. I think we need a new direction.
I watched Rochdale v York the other night,top of the National league clash...Any of them two would be giving Arsenal a better game than us so far.
That was a good chance for Castagne
Decent start to the second half.
We cant cross the ball in open play - we are so poor today on this performance I wouldn't buy Chuk
Quote from: SerbianLad on May 02, 2026, 06:41:49 PMDecent start to the second half.
Might be to do with them knowing they've won the game already.
Safe to say this is now a dead rubber
I'd still make some subs and go for it. We have nothing to lose.
This hasn't exactly strengthened Silva's hand in the negotiation with Khan has it.
The other thing I don't get; if there's been a virus going round the squad then fair enough, but knowing you're potentially starting players that aren't 100%, why are you going with the standard 4-2-3-1 formation? Surely again you pick something a bit more defensive to conserve energy rather than coming out so exposed and allowing Arsenal to just pick us off
I find it so infuriating that Leno and Bassey slow the game down to a stop and usually then make a terrible pass
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on May 02, 2026, 06:44:43 PMThis hasn't exactly strengthened Silva's hand in the negotiation with Khan has it.
Imagine Chelsea have blocked his agent's number too :slap:
Robinson is flat out embarrassing today. One of the worst performances from a Fulham player in recent years.
Any other manager and Diop would be a starter..What is it with Marco and him.
Quote from: Deeping_white on May 02, 2026, 06:45:14 PMThe other thing I don't get; if there's been a virus going round the squad then fair enough, but knowing you're potentially starting players that aren't 100%, why are you going with the standard 4-2-3-1 formation? Surely again you pick something a bit more defensive to conserve energy rather than coming out so exposed and allowing Arsenal to just pick us off
The virus going round is: can't be bothered itus.
Some subs are about to come on for us. TC and two others I think
TC, King and Bobb on for Reed, Chukwueze and Wilson
Garbage again from our defence.
Why is it week after week, it's our "worst performance of the year"?
Good effort from Castagne, even if it was a bit too close to the middle
Castagne MOTM for actually having a shot.
And they've taken off their best three players..Champions league game coming up.
I would have kept Raul and went two up top
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on May 02, 2026, 07:03:26 PMCastagne MOTM for actually having a shot.
:slap: :slap: :slap:
Muniz on!! They must be quaking in their boots.
Quote from: SerbianLad on May 02, 2026, 07:04:02 PMI would have kept Raul and went two up top
Yes. ESR off and Muniz with Raul.
Oh boy ESR just collapsed.
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on May 02, 2026, 07:07:03 PMOh boy ESR just collapsed.
He hurt himself actually running and shooting.
Knee by the looks of it. Hopefully that's not a bad one. Miserable afternoon for him especially. A striking reminder of what he's missing.
Is there something in our training routines that lead to all these pulled muscle injuries? Seems to be a new one every week.
Who is that sub?? ::wink::
Kusi-Asare...
Who?
Way to use your head Leno.
JKA doing more tracking back then the midfield
Can it end now
That shot of Marco... toast.
Quote from: Milo on May 02, 2026, 07:18:21 PMCan it end now
Why? We are just warming up.
77th minute and Castagne made our first shot on goal.
How have we messed up that counter attack
Better final delivery from Josh and we'd have been one up in this half!
Well at least we drew the second half...
We've just about matched Arsenal's
reserves this half. (I'm trying to be positive.)
Well, that was ordure of a very high quality.
Abject performance. There's a few players who need to have a look at themselves. We pay their wages but it seems some have their eyes elsewhere.
Not that great from Marco either.
Arse on cruise-control...
Sorry but I really don't buy the knee jerk hate for Marco after this. With several players out injured and a squad brought down by a virus I don't think any manager could have got anything from this one. Arsenal were just a lot better than us today.