And of course not immune from criticism just because of that!

And the goal will be from Coquellin, his gift to us.

We've not started that well, very loose in possession. Yet again, teams put on a high press and we don't put any balls over the top to turn their defence.
A high press from the midfield means the defence has to also come higher to avoid huge gaps between the lines, which means space in behind.

At last, a semblance of a shot!

So close Aubameyang

That is an early goal, in the sense that its not too late

Chukwueze having to go off with an injury. He's one of their biggest threats so good news for us

Horrible to watch our passing around the back third and failing to find a way out. Just plain scary at times.

Good one

Ødegaard is hardly in the game. Why is the ball passing him by? Poor positioning or poor tactics?

I keep pining for some sort of intensity from our starts to games. We need to win, we need to score, in my mind the best way to do that is to start high tempo, high intensity and put them under real pressure from the start. Arteta seems to be approaching this as a patient approach under the impression that one of our pre-described attacking moves will eventually work out. It just feels like a low percentage tactic considering the state of the game and quality of our team.

So tense. We need something over the top to Saka or Aubameyang. Pépé is getting in position and being a bit ponderous when he gets in. Or Smith Rowe early higher up, but we’re slowly trying to pass it through the middle

It would be interesting to see the stats on Bellerin’s passing this evening. Looks like he thinks that we are playing in yellow.

Oh No, Bellerin gives it away again

So lucky by their keeper. Got away with a complete lash up.

Decent move. Aubameyang shot nearly fumbled in to the net by the GK

That's more like it. Move it fast.

Not been convincing at all, we need to keep forcing shots, not you Partey.

If some of our players start badly they seem to struggle to get out of the funk and up their level to anything vaguely acceptable. Too many players missing passes and too many players not even involved in the game.

Very nervy when they get anywhere near our goal. This is a hard watch so far.

My wife is getting really fed up of my painful groaning noises as we take forever to move the ball forward from Leno. Frustrating in the extreme.

They need a spark, a good tackle, something, someone showing some confidence so it can infect some others.

Excruciating.

I hear you. He is very slow to distribute. Too slow.

It’s not just him. It’s the slow decreasing triangles just around him, and back to him, that then put us under pressure.

He’s contributed little if anything for a player of his reputation

Every time we have a fast break on, we pass the ball backwards. Very little attempt at beating the man either.

Emile Smith Rowe epitomise the type of energy and bravery we need.

It must be a plan to drive down his value and transfer fee. It’s been like that for a while now.

Hugely disappointing first half. So frustrated with that non-performance.

The problem I have on many occasions is who on the pitch is leading us, driving us on? We have a manager who is shouting and directing from the touchline and will no doubt have a lot to say at half time but who is pushing that on the pitch? Other than Tierney I can't think of anyone who naturally does this in the team.

Pedestrian stuff.

If anyone from Utd are watching, they’ll be hoping we scrape a 1-0. They’d be more worried about Villarreal on this showing.

I get that we need to be patient and cautious because once goal for Villareal and we are out (cant see us scoring three) but it feels ultra handbreak.

Pépé over elaborate. Play the simple game. Very frustrating for teammates awaiting his pass.

Arteta has 45 mins to save his job. What will he do with this team? How will he inject more urgency in them?

A steaming pile of manure with a dollop of extremely stinky dog shite on top.

Where is the energy and urgency?. How many backwards passes ffs!.

This is a european semi-final not a testimonial.

That's better. More urgency.

The awfulness of watching it is exacerbated by having to listen to Carney’s inane insights. Not improving my mood at all.

Good opportunity to replace Pépé with Martinelli?

Get Martinelli on the pitch.