The Tuesday Club Defecating On The Duvet
Jan 27, 2026
Animated reaction to a frustrating home loss and the chaotic second-half collapse that changed the game. A look at a contrasting win in Milan and whether opponents have figured out the system. Tactical debate on inverted fullbacks, substitutions and the need for late runners and penalty-area presence. Squad options, Kai Havertz’s role and possible transfer fixes are discussed.
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Early Control Then Momentum Shift
- Arsenal started strongly and created clear chances in the first 25–30 minutes, showing the team can dominate top opponents when calm.
- A single defensive error shifted momentum and exposed the squad's anxiety under pressure.
Blackburn 1997 Rally Reference
- Alan recalled Blackburn 1997 as a historic example of a rally after a home defeat leading to a title-winning run.
- He used the story to suggest a galvanising response could still salvage Arsenal's season.
Fine Margins Decided The Match
- Two world-class, long-range strikes decided a game Arsenal had largely contained, highlighting fine margins in elite matches.
- The defeat stemmed less from tactics and more from conceding rare, high-quality chances.
