There's clearly a philosophy of playing out from the back and fast pressing football being taught throughoutthe club. Will make training with the first team less of a shock and less intimidating. I wonder if that's why some of our younger players are coming on so well...would make sense
2-1. Sterling. Roles has made a difference since he came on, but that's still against the run of play.
Penalty to Chelsea. Lots of shirt pulling by their man, so I don't see how that's awarded to them. Missed. Delayed it for ages and it clearly got to the taker, who hits the post.
2-1 FT. Chelsea the much better team, but Austin kept it decent with a good display between the sticks. Might be an idea to stick Edwards in for the 2nd leg on the weekend.
For any masochists out there or just to watch Austin's impressive display, alternatively: 2nd leg's live on ITV4 on Saturday at 5.15pm, IIRC.
Our semi-final date against Chelsea has been confirmed. Saturday 22nd April at 5.15pm at Wembley. It's on BBC1.
Pro: we'll be playing on a fresh pitch (our players should wear mountaineering boots to properly dig up the turf for Arsenal) Con: one day less for Kane to prepare (tin foil hat firmly on my head)