Arsenal FC | 2024/25 Season

[IMMY69]

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[shaz619]

I think there is a divide within Arsenal fans, half see Areta as done his best and cant take the team any further. After all he's done the treble....thrice coming 2nd.


Other believe he needs 2/3 players to win the league.

The Champions League is also tough, not as tough as the league but Arsenal have been given a favourable draw v PSV. Liverpool have PSG, even though finishing top of the group/league and imo Villa who drew Brugge also have a tougher match up.

Its time for Arsenal to take advantage of this fortune and get some fans smiling again esp @Mamoon , poor chap predicted its in the bag and 2 league titles about 3 years ago.

Emery has done a better job in the transfer window, Durran is a top player but fell out with Emery as he wanted to start more. Arsenal signed nobody even with injuries so if they win nothing, its of their own making.

You’re right again, Arsenal destroyed them, poor PSV, bet a championship side would have done better Arsenal still run the club like a business, I can’t see Arteta falling out with the owners anytime soon, but they have a golden chance in the CL. Being a big club is about having big mentality in these scenario’s so lets see if they can overcome that big asterisk against them in Euro competition, if Arteta can do it, then fair play; if not, there’s always next season

 

[IMMY69]

You’re right again, Arsenal destroyed them, poor PSV, bet a championship side would have done better Arsenal still run the club like a business, I can’t see Arteta falling out with the owners anytime soon, but they have a golden chance in the CL. Being a big club is about having big mentality in these scenario’s so lets see if they can overcome that big asterisk against them in Euro competition, if Arteta can do it, then fair play; if not, there’s always next season

PSV failed to follow the script and were far too open... KingKhan was indeed spot on with his assessment..

 

[shaz619]

Most of fan base are making excuses

VAR
Injuries
Red cards
Liverpool are lucky

Arteta making out that 2nd place currently is a miracle.

This fan base never has any accountability. It's either back tracking on claims with excuses.

Or in the case of on here it's

Gone into hiding completely
Hiding on the cricket forum
Liking posts in this thread, but hiding

These plastic part time fans know exactly who they are. They will be back in summer with same shameless Arteta twerking and once again come December will be making new excuses.

This season there really is no excuse, more then the injuries etc City are not the same and even Klopp left, LFC have a core group who are not exactly spring chickens, yet they’ve pushed on and done the job. Anyway you’re still in the CL though, the prodigal should resume the full time activities soon

 

[shaz619]

PSV failed to follow the script and were far too open... KingKhan was indeed spot on with his assessment..

If betting was halal @KingKhanWC would make us all wealthy, he called the Villa game as well.

 

[MK7Z]

If betting was halal @KingKhanWC would make us all wealthy, he called the Villa game as well.

He was due to get one right after the stick I give him for predictions ... Talking of predictions.. Didn't you famously tell us you guys are come for our spot?

 

[MK7Z]

Great performance from the team. It's been a while.

Very lucky not to concede early but after that we were very clinical.

Have to say MLS was a lucky boy eventhough I thought the first yellow was a bit soft.

I thought the team showed energy and quality as well. Everyone played their part.

Having said that, eventhough he scored I thought odegaard was very average today. He really needs to show up before Saka comes back otherwise questions will be further raised. Great assist tbh but we need more of these moments when we are struggling to score not 6-1 up.

Anyway fair to say job should be done now and off to Madrid.

Raheem sterling being chased down by a pensioner in Perisic summed him up in an Arsenal shirt

One game a week Declan Rice is a monster. Energy levels are something else.

 

[shaz619]

He was due to get one right after the stick I give him for predictions ... Talking of predictions.. Didn't you famously tell us you guys are come for our spot?

I am the opposite of what KingKhan is in that regard Mathematically the top 4 is still on

 

[MK7Z]

I am the opposite of what KingKhan is in that regard Mathematically the top 4 is still on

I hope you make it. I've openly said I like Emery and wish him well.

 

[KingKhanWC]

If betting was halal @KingKhanWC would make us all wealthy, he called the Villa game as well.

I didnt see the game but PSv have a poor defensive record , always leaking goals and in poor form in their league. Arsenal were always going to score a few but 7 means well played.

With a huge lead , now Arteta can rest all his players in the 2nd leg and concentrate on the league

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

If betting was halal @KingKhanWC would make us all wealthy, he called the Villa game as well.

@KingKhanWC makes terrible predictions in general.

 

[KingKhanWC]

@KingKhanWC makes terrible predictions in general.

Agree , I didnt predict the paint washing off from the Lahore cycle lane

 

[KingKhanWC]

Great performance from the team. It's been a while.

Very lucky not to concede early but after that we were very clinical.

Have to say MLS was a lucky boy eventhough I thought the first yellow was a bit soft.

I thought the team showed energy and quality as well. Everyone played their part.

Having said that, eventhough he scored I thought odegaard was very average today. He really needs to show up before Saka comes back otherwise questions will be further raised. Great assist tbh but we need more of these moments when we are struggling to score not 6-1 up.

Anyway fair to say job should be done now and off to Madrid.

Raheem sterling being chased down by a pensioner in Perisic summed him up in an Arsenal shirt

One game a week Declan Rice is a monster. Energy levels are something else.

Champions league contenders now?

 

[MK7Z]

Champions league contenders now?

Realistically nah. We don't have the firepower up front. The draw is tough as well.

I mean defence is more key in UCL and we are good on that front so we've always got a sniff to stay in games. It's whether we can do something up front.

In general teams can't play low block in UCL in both legs so that's at least summat as we won't score otherwise against UCL quality defenders.

 

[topspin]

Firstly, Ramadhan Mubarak to you all.

Remarkable result.

Imagine scoring 7 in an away CL knockout game with all your 3 x first choice forwards injured.

I did say Arsenal have improved in the Champions League.

Last season, you could see there was a lot of nerves and they struggled in away atmospheres in Europe.

Unfortunately, I don’t think we will beat Real Madrid in the next round with the lack of firepower we have going forward but nonetheless I have been satisfied by the progress I’ve seen Arsenal make in Europe this season.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Champions league contenders now?

Next round is one of the Madrid sides.

People are assuming at moment it will be Real, but they have a tough 2nd leg to play yet at Athletico.

We will see if Arsenal have improved in Europe or not as they will come up against teams just as good defensively and with more fire power. Also up against world class tactical managers.

Athletico vs Arsenal would be the dark arts Derby, wouldn't be a great spectical to watch.

Real Madrid do give up chances against opposition and teams have to be clinical against them, as they have big game players who step up and punish you if you don't.

Arsenal should have Martinelli back by then so atleast a focal point in attack.

Will see Arsenal true level next round when they play The top Tier CL proven sides.

 

[Amjid Javed]

PSV failed to follow the script and were far too open... KingKhan was indeed spot on with his assessment..

PSV made same mistake as sporting Lisbon, west ham (A), Brentford (A), Palace (A) etc.. if your going to go toe to toe with Arsenal you will get taken apart.

Arsenal performances this season have been good when opposition teams are foolish and open.

Even stevie wonder could have told you how to tactical play.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Record-breaking Arsenal enjoy carnival season in Eindhoven

Eindhoven has been packed with carnival-goers in recent days but on Tuesday it was Arsenal enjoying their own party in the city, getting over their goalscoring crisis and setting a Champions League record in the process.

Mikel Arteta's side became the first team in Champions League history to score seven goals away from home in the knockout stages of the competition as they romped to a 7-1 win over PSV Eindhoven.

It was the most goals the Gunners have scored in a single game since beating Newcastle 7-3 in the Premier League 13 years ago.

The Arsenal manager said the win had given his players "joy and confidence and belief", but was not getting carried away when questions were put to him about the records that his team had broken.

"For sure, it's something that hasn't been done, so great to be part of that," Arteta said. "But as a team we want to achieve many other things that are far more important than that.

"The happiest thing is we are in a very strong position to go to the next round, which is where we want to be.

"But there's still a job to do in London in a week's time."

After failing to score in their past two games, a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest and 1-0 defeat by West Ham, Arteta may not have seen a victory like this coming.

"This will give them great confidence for the rest of the season. Right from the start Arsenal had control of the game," said Chris Sutton on BBC Radio 5 Live.

"Arsenal were ruthless with their finishing, some of the combination play in the final third was sensational.

"Martin Odegaard looked back to his best. To a man they were really strong and that centre-back pairing [Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba] is phenomenal.

"Arsenal will take some stopping in this competition."

England and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice was one of the players singled out for his performance during the game and said that the Gunners have got the reward for their hard work in recent weeks.

Rice, who had a goal ruled out for offside, said Arsenal were "fluid" and possessed the "enthusiasm, drive and hunger" that the knockout stages demand.

"But we've been playing like this all season," he added. "We feel we've been playing well as a team. Sometimes we score five, sometimes two, sometimes we don't score but [on Tuesday] we did well. It all clicked."

Arsenal's lack of a recognised striker has been well documented, with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both injured. But six different players contributed to the rout on Tuesday - Odegaard scored twice, along with goals for Jurrien Timber, Mikel Merino, Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori.

The emphatic win means that Arsenal can start planning for a trip to Madrid, as they are set to take on the winner of the tie between Real and Atletico, which finished 2-1 to Carlo Ancelotti's side. Next week's second leg takes place at Atletico.

Nwaneri shows why he's earned Arteta's trust

Arsenal's excellent 17-year-old Nwaneri again showed why there is so much hype and excitement about his future in the game.

The academy graduate has been given the task of filling in for Bukayo Saka on the right hand side of Arsenal's attack while the England international is out injured. The teenager has repaid that faith in him with eight goals in 28 games in all competitions.

That goal return puts him alongside some of England's most iconic young players.

Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney scored nine goals each in all competitions when they were aged 17 or younger and Nwaneri now has 16 days before his 18th birthday to try to match or beat that record.

"I don't think that he needs any pushing. You see every time what the intention is," Arteta said. "If it comes, it comes and it's great.

"I'm really impressed with the way he behaved and the way he played. It's about consistency and now doing it again three days later in another big stadium."

Nwaneri also became the third youngest player to score a goal in a knockout stage match in the Champions League after Bojan in April 2008 (17 and 217 days) and Jude Bellingham in April 2021 (17 and 289 days).

"He's 17 years old and he's on the biggest stage," Rice said.

"We've taken [the youngsters] under our wing and they deserve to be playing. You should see them train they way they have no fear and want to perform.

"Even if Saka was here Ethan would be still getting minutes because he's that good and works so hard in training. We have so many top young players."

Nwaneri was joined in the starting XI by his team-mate from the academy Myles Lewis-Skelly and the 18-year-old also impressed despite being withdrawn in the first half to avoid him getting sent off.

Lewis-Skelly, who had been booked earlier, put in a late tackle on Richard Ledezma and although he was unpunished, Arteta substituted him moments later.

"They play like they have been here for many years," captain Odegaard said.

"So much quality and confidence, they're ready for it. I'm not worried about them, we enjoy having them in the team and they have a great attitude."

Odegaard, who himself started playing senior football at 15 years old, believes that Lewis-Skelly can use his early withdrawal as a learning experience.

"He took that really well," he added. "He knew it was a tricky position to be in. He was on a yellow and had a tough challenge too. He took it well and we're all there to support and I'm sure he will learn from that too."

BBC

 

[KingKhanWC]

Next round is one of the Madrid sides.

People are assuming at moment it will be Real, but they have a tough 2nd leg to play yet at Athletico.

We will see if Arsenal have improved in Europe or not as they will come up against teams just as good defensively and with more fire power. Also up against world class tactical managers.

Athletico vs Arsenal would be the dark arts Derby, wouldn't be a great spectical to watch.

Real Madrid do give up chances against opposition and teams have to be clinical against them, as they have big game players who step up and punish you if you don't.

Arsenal should have Martinelli back by then so atleast a focal point in attack.

Will see Arsenal true level next round when they play The top Tier CL proven sides.

Real or Athletico are on a totally different level , both are world class teams, arsenal will be rank outsiders against either. Anything can happen in football but it will a massive shock arsenal.even with it's full strength team to get past them over two legs.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

If it's incorrect then another overturned from the so called best referee....

Offensive language is another inconsistency. Just look at the likes of Palmer, Grealish who consistently use foul language as do most players to be fair. But Oliver had to make it about him

Took a while for the comments to be released but explains why Liverpool didn't appeal, also that it wasn't just for an aggressive handshake

(Don't want to go into a boring conversation about referees, just saw this on twitter and felt it was relevant to the discussion we had at the time)

 

[MK7Z]

Took a while for the comments to be released but explains why Liverpool didn't appeal, also that it wasn't just for an aggressive handshake

(Don't want to go into a boring conversation about referees, just saw this on twitter and felt it was relevant to the discussion we had at the time)

So its not only Arsenal who blame refs then. Liverpool manager rolled out the excuses after 1 draw saying it will be the refs fault if they dont win the league. WOW

On another note - I didn't see any discussions about Pep complaining about the ball after the FA Cup match. I remember Arteta getting bashed on this thread. So please guys keep it consistent

 

[MK7Z]

Real or Athletico are on a totally different level , both are world class teams, arsenal will be rank outsiders against either. Anything can happen in football but it will a massive shock arsenal.even with it's full strength team to get past them over two legs.

Which players of Atletico would you class as world class? Apart from their manager what makes you call them World Class? What have they done that they are a World class team? They are a good side.

Full strength Arsenal is not a massive shock if they beat either - that is just you trying to antagonise Arsenal fans.

Really poor quality post. Do better

 

[MK7Z]

I didnt see the game but PSv have a poor defensive record , always leaking goals and in poor form in their league. Arsenal were always going to score a few but 7 means well played.

With a huge lead , now Arteta can rest all his players in the 2nd leg and concentrate on the league

In the group stages they conceded less goals than Barcelona and the same as World class Atletico, Dortmund, Real Madrid and Bayern.

In their own league they have conceded less goals than every Premier League team apart from Liverpool and Arsenal. Yes a couple of games less......

Not sure where they ALWAYS leak goals. They are not some amazing side but they are not what you described by plucking random statements out of the air.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Which players of Atletico would you class as world class? Apart from their manager what makes you call them World Class? What have they done that they are a World class team? They are a good side.

Full strength Arsenal is not a massive shock if they beat either - that is just you trying to antagonise Arsenal fans.

Really poor quality post. Do better

Watch the match v real Madrid, AM are a very strong side. No need to get upset, it's my opinion. I can't see arsenal beating either over two legs but lets wait and see

 

[MK7Z]

Watch the match v real Madrid, AM are a very strong side. No need to get upset, it's my opinion. I can't see arsenal beating either over two legs but lets wait and see

That's not what I asked.

I will try again,

IN YOUR OPINION - what is world class about Atletico. Which players and also what makes them world class.

I never said Arsenal would beat them - I challenged your claim that a full strength Arsenal beating them would be in your words a " Massive Shock"

 

[KingKhanWC]

That's not what I asked.

I will try again,

IN YOUR OPINION - what is world class about Atletico. Which players and also what makes them world class.

I never said Arsenal would beat them - I challenged your claim that a full strength Arsenal beating them would be in your words a " Massive Shock"

Their forward line , their defence and they have a far superior manager than arsenal. AM this season are matching both Real and Barca , arsenal are going backwards compared to last season. This is obvious to anyone who follows football in general.

Are you saying you'll best AM in the next round if they get past Real ?

 

[MK7Z]

Their forward line , their defence and they have a far superior manager than arsenal. AM this season are matching both Real and Barca , arsenal are going backwards compared to last season. This is obvious to anyone who follows football in general.

Are you saying you'll best AM in the next round if they get past Real ?

name the players who are world class in your opinion

 

[KingKhanWC]

name the players who are world class in your opinion

They are world class as a team because of the way they play together and the way their manager plays them. Alvarez and Griezman are better than any attackers Arsenal have. Watch their matches, youll see they are a top side at present.

You seem to be not impressed so now pls do answer my question.

If its AM next round, Arsenal will go through against them? Yes or No?

 

[MK7Z]

They are world class as a team because of the way they play together and the way their manager plays them. Alvarez and Griezman are better than any attackers Arsenal have. Watch their matches, youll see they are a top side at present.

You seem to be not impressed so now pls do answer my question.

If its AM next round, Arsenal will go through against them? Yes or No?

What have they won? this World class team.... this world class team with no world class players?

Alvarez is not better than Saka and nor is this current version of Griezman... yet more deluded football take from you.

If Arsenal were full strength yes we could beat them. This current Arsenal team it will be more difficult with the none existent forward line.

One thing for sure is this. You said it would be a massive shock if a full strength Arsenal beat them. That is a pathetic opinion in my opinion.

 

[MK7Z]

They are world class as a team because of the way they play together and the way their manager plays them. Alvarez and Griezman are better than any attackers Arsenal have. Watch their matches, youll see they are a top side at present.

You seem to be not impressed so now pls do answer my question.

If its AM next round, Arsenal will go through against them? Yes or No?

You claim to watch them and I bet you could not name their 11 without google.... obviously I cant prove this however its Ramadan bro. Don't lie

 

[KingKhanWC]

What have they won? this World class team.... this world class team with no world class players?

Alvarez is not better than Saka and nor is this current version of Griezman... yet more deluded football take from you.

If Arsenal were full strength yes we could beat them. This current Arsenal team it will be more difficult with the none existent forward line.

One thing for sure is this. You said it would be a massive shock if a full strength Arsenal beat them. That is a pathetic opinion in my opinion.

What have Arsenal won under Arteta , 1 FA cup and 2 charity shields? lol

You cry too much, maybe try getting a job on AFTV, fit right in there.

But unlike those clowns you dont even have the bottle to say YOUR TEAM will beat AM in the next round. Go watch AFTV , debating with fools is not worth my time.

 

[MK7Z]

What have Arsenal won under Arteta , 1 FA cup and 2 charity shields? lol

You cry too much, maybe try getting a job on AFTV, fit right in there.

But unlike those clowns you dont even have the bottle to say YOUR TEAM will beat AM in the next round. Go watch AFTV , debating with fools is not worth my time.

I didn't call Arsenal world class .... looks like someones lost their head.

and there it is TANTRUM time when called out for making statements that make no sense and prove you actually pluck things out of thin air and think you have said something smart.

My work here is done. See you next time

 

[Amjid Javed]

Talking of Real Madrid, are they world class?

According to one part time Arsenal fan, (who dissapeared for months, doing his impression of Odegaardl) Madrid are not a top side. Mbappe is a disruption in the team.

Also Anchelloti who has won two la ligas and 2 CL since returning to Real Madrid is a cup manager according to the 2 main Arteta fan boys on this forum.

Also one of these fan boys is now saying Arsenal won't bear Madrid due to lack of firepower. Yet this Arsenal are one of the "top 4" favourites for CL.

Il leave it that, otherwise certain fans might suddenly "dissapear" again

 

[Amjid Javed]

So its not only Arsenal who blame refs then. Liverpool manager rolled out the excuses after 1 draw saying it will be the refs fault if they dont win the league. WOW

On another note - I didn't see any discussions about Pep complaining about the ball after the FA Cup match. I remember Arteta getting bashed on this thread. So please guys keep it consistent

I see you didn't get an answer on Oliver missing Millwall goalkeeper delivering Shaun micheals "sweet chin music" on Palace player

Maybe certain Oliver fan boys didn't see the incident either

 

[Amjid Javed]

Talking of elite or world class players the tag that a lot of this fan base throws around with little substance to back it up.

We will find out how good Rice, Odegaard etc.. really are in next round of CL. Where we will play a side with just as good a midfield as Arsenal.

Rice as a marquee signing, was made to make a difference and the next round if CL will show how good he really is. Against Bayern last season he had very little influence across the two ties.

Same goes for Odegaard will see if he can outshine players who are same or better than him, rather then dissapearing like he did vs Bayern last year aswell.

These will be games where it starts to show if a player is good, elite or world class level.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Talking of elite or world class players the tag that a lot of this fan base throws around with little substance to back it up.

We will find out how good Rice, Odegaard etc.. really are in next round of CL. Where we will play a side with just as good a midfield as Arsenal.

Rice as a marquee signing, was made to make a difference and the next round if CL will show how good he really is. Against Bayern last season he had very little influence across the two ties.

Same goes for Odegaard will see if he can outshine players who are same or better than him, rather then dissapearing like he did vs Bayern last year aswell.

These will be games where it starts to show if a player is good, elite or world class level.

Rice works hard gives it his all but is a limited player, certainly not a 100m signing imo. As you know you are only as good as the opposition. Yes it was a good performance but now some Arsenal fans are saying they are going to win the CL or suggesting they can as weaker teams in the past have won it . The problem is you most likely have Real, LFC/PSG and then Barca to beat to win this comp, those teams have world class players.

Next up Man Utd away who are in dissary but they usually raise their game against the top of the league end sides. They also beat Arsenal away in the FA cup. Beating PSV easily is good but if then drop points to a struggling Utd team, not much has changed.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Rice works hard gives it his all but is a limited player, certainly not a 100m signing imo. As you know you are only as good as the opposition. Yes it was a good performance but now some Arsenal fans are saying they are going to win the CL or suggesting they can as weaker teams in the past have won it . The problem is you most likely have Real, LFC/PSG and then Barca to beat to win this comp, those teams have world class players.

Next up Man Utd away who are in dissary but they usually raise their game against the top of the league end sides. They also beat Arsenal away in the FA cup. Beating PSV easily is good but if then drop points to a struggling Utd team, not much has changed.

Rice is very good in the 6 position, he's not a number 8. He does need to take it up a level when he comes up against the best sides in Europe and same at international level for England.

Arsenal need ti take it one game at a time. The team should be good enough to beat united on Sunday.

As far as CL goes, once Arsenal know which Madrid side they are playing then can look to find a way to try and play against them. Athletico are a good solid side, but are beatable.

Real do give teams chances, so whoever in this CL beats them in knockouts has ti be clinical against them

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

So its not only Arsenal who blame refs then. Liverpool manager rolled out the excuses after 1 draw saying it will be the refs fault if they dont win the league. WOW

On another note - I didn't see any discussions about Pep complaining about the ball after the FA Cup match. I remember Arteta getting bashed on this thread. So please guys keep it consistent

Of course it's not exclusive to Arsenal, just they have a noisy online presence but all clubs have fans that complain about decisions (there's some Newcastle fans suggesting Gordon was was harshly sent off)

If City lost then he absolutely would have been mocked, the fact they won is why nothing was made of it like it was with Arteta

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

I see you didn't get an answer on Oliver missing Millwall goalkeeper delivering Shaun micheals "sweet chin music" on Palace player

Maybe certain Oliver fan boys didn't see the incident either

You could just ask me directly, no need to be all secretive like a teenage girl

I've not been active of late as have more important things to concentrate on so have missed many a post

On the Mateta incident, it was an awful decision but what was worse than the decision was his failure to stop play. It's bad enough to think it wasn't a foul but quite something to not stop play when a player was clearly hurt

I don't support Michael Oliver or claim he's an amazing referee that makes flawless decisions.

I just challenged the narrative that he's getting paid to stop certain teams winning the league. The Millwall decision should prove that he's capable of bad decisions and it isn't part of some conspiracy, unless of course you think he's getting brown envelopes under the table from Millwall.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

On Arsenal I think they have a better chance of going through against Real than they do Atletico

We had the blueprint to beat Arsenal and Atletico can do that way better than we do, not saying it's impossible but think it's a tougher test

 

[topspin]

You could just ask me directly, no need to be all secretive like a teenage girl

I've not been active of late as have more important things to concentrate on so have missed many a post

Same here. Just remember you can't take a break, otherwise it means you've gone into hiding.

 

[topspin]

I didn't call Arsenal world class .... looks like someones lost their head.

and there it is TANTRUM time when called out for making statements that make no sense and prove you actually pluck things out of thin air and think you have said something smart.

My work here is done. See you next time

Bro you see this is one of the reasons why I don't post here. It's become a bit toxic here.

Everyone knows he's just here to antagonise Arsenal fans with rage bait. We shouldn't fall for it and entertain it here. I have to say it's a bit sad for a Liverpool fan to spend more time on an Arsenal thread than the Liverpool one on Timepass, that too during Umrah. It's quite pathetic really.

 

[MK7Z]

Bro you see this is one of the reasons why I don't post here. It's become a bit toxic here.

Everyone knows he's just here to antagonise Arsenal fans with rage bait. We shouldn't fall for it and entertain it here. I have to say it's a bit sad for a Liverpool fan to spend more time on an Arsenal thread than the Liverpool one on Timepass, that too during Umrah. It's quite pathetic really.

Exactly. And trust me I don't fall for it. I will just continuously put him in his place by asking to explain the odd statements he makes.

Inevitably he'll throw his toys out of the pram.

Is he on Umrah mashallah? Good for him hope he has a safe and rewarding time.

 

[Amjid Javed]

You could just ask me directly, no need to be all secretive like a teenage girl

I've not been active of late as have more important things to concentrate on so have missed many a post

On the Mateta incident, it was an awful decision but what was worse than the decision was his failure to stop play. It's bad enough to think it wasn't a foul but quite something to not stop play when a player was clearly hurt

I don't support Michael Oliver or claim he's an amazing referee that makes flawless decisions.

I just challenged the narrative that he's getting paid to stop certain teams winning the league. The Millwall decision should prove that he's capable of bad decisions and it isn't part of some conspiracy, unless of course you think he's getting brown envelopes under the table from Millwall.

Oliver saw the incident yet deemed it not an issue, yet at other times he's happy to pull his cards out without a second thought. PGMOL go on and on about how he's the so called best English referee.

Very quick to book certain players for kicking a ball away or from stop a counter attack.

But then extra violent tackles ike kovacic or out and out assault by Millwall keeper is seen as a non issue. The guy pretty much picks and chooses when he wants to apply rules or be centre of attention then actually refereeing games.

 

[Amjid Javed]

"Taking a break"

Posting in cricket forum
Liking posts in this thread



Seems two posters seem to use the same tactics when their nonsense has been exposed and suddenly dissapear.

 

[Amjid Javed]

On Arsenal I think they have a better chance of going through against Real than they do Atletico

We had the blueprint to beat Arsenal and Atletico can do that way better than we do, not saying it's impossible but think it's a tougher test

Most teams playing Real Madrid in CL knockouts have failed to take advantage when on top in games, ultimately Real have then won games and ties by having key players step up and making a difference.

Look at last season. Liepzig, Bayern failed to take numerous chances they had in the home fixture in the knockout games vs Real. Man City outplayed Real for vast majority of the 2 legs, lost on penalties. Dortmund should have been atleast 2-0 up in the final after missing sitters galore.

Even in 1st leg vs Man city this season, City at 1-0 up missed chances to make it 2 or 3 nil.

So any team wanting to beat Real, pretty much needs to put their chances away when on top. Those chances will come and their can be a scenario of if you take those chances your then 2 or 3 goals up vs Madrid. You don't take the chances. They will punish you.

So some Arsenal fans are waving the surrender flag saying Arsenal don't have the firepower. Like donkeys such as havertz or Jesus etc.. would make a difference. Martinelli has been woeful.

In saying that it doesn't matter what frontline Arsenal put out. It's about when you get those chances just put them away.

so of Arsenal played Real, their would be spells in a game where chances would come, those aren't taken and Real will just wipe the floor with you.

Athletico would just be a terrorist football game, we saw how a similar team in Inter Milan stiffled Arsenal and made them look impotent

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Oliver saw the incident yet deemed it not an issue, yet at other times he's happy to pull his cards out without a second thought. PGMOL go on and on about how he's the so called best English referee.

Very quick to book certain players for kicking a ball away or from stop a counter attack.

But then extra violent tackles ike kovacic or out and out assault by Millwall keeper is seen as a non issue. The guy pretty much picks and chooses when he wants to apply rules or be centre of attention then actually refereeing games.

If your argument all along is that he's a poor referee then I wouldn't have argued otherwise

I don't think there is a referee in this country or abroad I look at and think he's brilliant, only time I've thought that way was when Collina was around, which if you speak to Italians they might have a different opinion

I think the implementation of VAR has made them worse and the bar around clear and obvious and not re-refereeing the game keeps changing all the time

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Most teams playing Real Madrid in CL knockouts have failed to take advantage when on top in games, ultimately Real have then won games and ties by having key players step up and making a difference.

Look at last season. Liepzig, Bayern failed to take numerous chances they had in the home fixture in the knockout games vs Real. Man City outplayed Real for vast majority of the 2 legs, lost on penalties. Dortmund should have been atleast 2-0 up in the final after missing sitters galore.

Even in 1st leg vs Man city this season, City at 1-0 up missed chances to make it 2 or 3 nil.

So any team wanting to beat Real, pretty much needs to put their chances away when on top. Those chances will come and their can be a scenario of if you take those chances your then 2 or 3 goals up vs Madrid. You don't take the chances. They will punish you.

So some Arsenal fans are waving the surrender flag saying Arsenal don't have the firepower. Like donkeys such as havertz or Jesus etc.. would make a difference. Martinelli has been woeful.

In saying that it doesn't matter what frontline Arsenal put out. It's about when you get those chances just put them away.

so of Arsenal played Real, their would be spells in a game where chances would come, those aren't taken and Real will just wipe the floor with you.

Athletico would just be a terrorist football game, we saw how a similar team in Inter Milan stiffled Arsenal and made them look impotent

I'd have Real as favourites against any side in this competition

They have this mental stranglehold on the CL, seemingly top teams just crumble in the key moments

 

[Amjid Javed]

I'd have Real as favourites against any side in this competition

They have this mental stranglehold on the CL, seemingly top teams just crumble in the key moments

Of course Real are favourites to retain their title, it will take a goos side to knock them out.

 

[BouncerGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898638887666303348

 

[KingKhanWC]

Bro you see this is one of the reasons why I don't post here. It's become a bit toxic here.

Everyone knows he's just here to antagonise Arsenal fans with rage bait. We shouldn't fall for it and entertain it here. I have to say it's a bit sad for a Liverpool fan to spend more time on an Arsenal thread than the Liverpool one on Timepass, that too during Umrah. It's quite pathetic really.

Better than spending time in gay Soho bars and posting .

Its an arsenal thread, but now owned by arsenal team. I have a lot of free time will continue to post where I want.

every man and his dog knows both Madrid teams are strong favourites against this arsenal thread , only aftv type delusional fans would suggest otherwise

 

[KingKhanWC]

Away v Man Utd . Anything but a comfortable win for arsenal will be a worry and possibly a 3rd place battle begins

 

[topspin]

Better than spending time in gay Soho bars and posting .

Its an arsenal thread, but now owned by arsenal team. I have a lot of free time will continue to post where I want.

every man and his dog knows both Madrid teams are strong favourites against this arsenal thread , only aftv type delusional fans would suggest otherwise

Did I hit a nerve?

 

[KingKhanWC]

Did I hit a nerve?

Lol it's a question for yourself . I dont play for the opposite team.

Any thoughts on your match today?

 

[topspin]

Lol it's a question for yourself . I dont play for the opposite team.

Any thoughts on your match today?

I wouldn’t be surprised if Man U win today. Bruno Fernandes is in red hot form.

 

[KingKhanWC]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Man U win today. Bruno Fernandes is in red hot form.

Arsenal will be confident after a huge win away to PSV but I agree Utd usually up their game v old rival teams.

My prediction 1-2 away win

 

[Amjid Javed]

Firstly, Ramadhan Mubarak to you all.

Remarkable result.

Imagine scoring 7 in an away CL knockout game with all your 3 x first choice forwards injured.

I did say Arsenal have improved in the Champions League.

Last season, you could see there was a lot of nerves and they struggled in away atmospheres in Europe.

Unfortunately, I don’t think we will beat Real Madrid in the next round with the lack of firepower we have going forward but nonetheless I have been satisfied by the progress I’ve seen Arsenal make in Europe this season.

So "if" Arsenal in the next round get knock out by one of the Madrid sides.

How exactly is that progress from last season? The reality of the situation will be no different to last season. Pretty much being knocked out by the 1st top side we have come up against. (Bayern last season)

You talk about Arsenal playing in a nervous fashion last season, now your saying that's they have improved on that aspect. That's a fair enough point.

The reality again is group stage football (whether it be last seasons format) or this new format. Teams play in a different fashion to how they do in the knockouts.

In isolation Arsenal performances against PSG, Sporting Lisbon and PSV look good. But that doesn't give any indication to how this team will handle a two legged knock out tie against a side who will be equally as good as Arsenal, if not better experience and quality.

This is a point I made to you after the sporting Lisbon game, where you got over excited on that game as well as the west ham (away game).

I got told I had an agenda . No Agenda here, my points been consistent. Those teams that are stupid enough to go toe to toe with Arsenal this season, have been taken apart in Europe and the PL. Those teams that have tactically set up in solid fashion and hit on the counter attack, knowing Arsenal are clueless against low blocks. That point has been clear all season. Newcastle proved that over to legs in league cup semi final.

So my question is simple one how can you be satisfied on so called "progress"

24 teams were able to qualify from the group stages. So reality is the bare minimum for Arsenal would have been get to the last 16. Also how this team cope in tough away atmosphere will ge determined when they go away to one of the Madrid sides.

Progression if you want to use it in the CL, would actually be making it to the semi finals and beating one of these Madrid sides.

I find it weird that your satisfied by a few decent results in group stages, which ultimately have zero baring on knockout football.

Everything I've said above is no different to what I said back at end of last year.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Another toothless performance. Passing the ball round in circles and hoping for best on set pieces.

Calafori non existent defending, this guy is the Italian Zinchenko.

Good free kick from Bruno, but Raya could have done better

Arsenal captain needs to turn up. His begrait fan boys were crying when he was out injured earlier in season, saying its one of reasons for teams poor form.

Supposedly musiala would get benched by him

 

[KingKhanWC]

Another toothless performance. Passing the ball round in circles and hoping for best on set pieces.

Calafori non existent defending, this guy is the Italian Zinchenko.

Good free kick from Bruno, but Raya could have done better

Arsenal captain needs to turn up. His begrait fan boys were crying when he was out injured earlier in season, saying its one of reasons for teams poor form.

Supposedly musiala would get benched by him

200th game for Arteta but seems it's his first day on the job .

Utd look dangerous on the counter . 45 to go but a win now looks far away

 

[Markhor]

Not sure about the positioning of Raya for that free kick.

 

[Amjid Javed]

200th game for Arteta but seems it's his first day on the job .

Utd look dangerous on the counter . 45 to go but a win now looks far away

This is the worst Man united team in premier league history. They are lucky that the teams in bottom 3 are so far behind them. That they will stay up.

Arsenal just passing ball around, trying to walk the ball in net. Its no different to when normal forwards are in team.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Before this game started my mates that are Man Utd fans who have been wrist slitting for months were super confident they could take Arsenal.

 

[KingKhanWC]

This is the worst Man united team in premier league history. They are lucky that the teams in bottom 3 are so far behind them. That they will stay up.

Arsenal just passing ball around, trying to walk the ball in net. Its no different to when normal forwards are in team.

It's the worst since Fergie took over but they are showing some energy and togetherness.

Arsenal pass the ball so well around their half and upto 30 yards from goal but lost at sea when it comes to the final ball .

 

[Amjid Javed]

It's the worst since Fergie took over but they are showing some energy and togetherness.

Arsenal pass the ball so well around their half and upto 30 yards from goal but lost at sea when it comes to the final ball .

Midfield keeps hold of ball to long, plus the lack of top quality play maker in midfield means that that final pass won't come.

Bruno showing up the dissapearing Arsenal captain again.

 

[Markhor]

Utd should be 3-0 up.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

great goal. Utd may crumble now

 

[Amjid Javed]

United punished for not kill game off

 

[KingKhanWC]

Utd can nick this on the counter, should have already

 

[KingKhanWC]

Has Marteneli ever beaten a player, yet to see it. Hes Brazilian too lol

 

[Amjid Javed]

Has Marteneli ever beaten a player, yet to see it. Hes Brazilian too lol

Plenty of awful Brazilians Jesus, richalison, Anthony

 

[Amjid Javed]

1-1 fair result between 2 awfully poor sides

 

[KingKhanWC]

1-1 fair result between 2 awfully poor sides

3 big signings needed in the summer . 2 class wingers and a world class striker . A change of manager wont happen but Arsenal with these will be better contenders next season. Saka was a huge blow , the only one who can create or score when pressure is on.

 

[topspin]

So "if" Arsenal in the next round get knock out by one of the Madrid sides.

How exactly is that progress from last season? The reality of the situation will be no different to last season. Pretty much being knocked out by the 1st top side we have come up against. (Bayern last season)

You talk about Arsenal playing in a nervous fashion last season, now your saying that's they have improved on that aspect. That's a fair enough point.

The reality again is group stage football (whether it be last seasons format) or this new format. Teams play in a different fashion to how they do in the knockouts.

In isolation Arsenal performances against PSG, Sporting Lisbon and PSV look good. But that doesn't give any indication to how this team will handle a two legged knock out tie against a side who will be equally as good as Arsenal, if not better experience and quality.

This is a point I made to you after the sporting Lisbon game, where you got over excited on that game as well as the west ham (away game).

I got told I had an agenda . No Agenda here, my points been consistent. Those teams that are stupid enough to go toe to toe with Arsenal this season, have been taken apart in Europe and the PL. Those teams that have tactically set up in solid fashion and hit on the counter attack, knowing Arsenal are clueless against low blocks. That point has been clear all season. Newcastle proved that over to legs in league cup semi final.

So my question is simple one how can you be satisfied on so called "progress"

24 teams were able to qualify from the group stages. So reality is the bare minimum for Arsenal would have been get to the last 16. Also how this team cope in tough away atmosphere will ge determined when they go away to one of the Madrid sides.

Progression if you want to use it in the CL, would actually be making it to the semi finals and beating one of these Madrid sides.

I find it weird that your satisfied by a few decent results in group stages, which ultimately have zero baring on knockout football.

Everything I've said above is no different to what I said back at end of last year.

Arsenal have certainly made progress from last season if we go by eye test and results so far.



At the beginning of the season, I didn't expect Arsenal to finish anywhere near the top. I thought they would finish much lower down, somewhere like 8th or just below the top 8. Where did you think we would finish?

From what I remember, neither of us fancied us winning that away game at Sporting, but we ended up beating them 5-1. Sporting hasn't lost a game all season and were undefeated at home in over a year until they played Arsenal that evening.

I appreciate there's no added value when it comes to finishing top during the first stage of the competition, if you can't go all the way and win it. I get that.

Arsenal's side last season was at full strength (barring Timber) but they limped over the line against Porto. It went to penalties and their performance was nothing to write home about. It wouldn't surprise me if they had a similar experience against PSV, had they faced them last season.

As I've said before, Arsenal had their struggles in big atmospheres away from home in Europe. I'm glad we can agree at least agree on this.

Fast forward 12 months, Arsenal have just delivered their biggest away win in their European Cup/Champions League history despite the fact that they had their first string front 3 (Saka, Havertz and Martinelli) out injured. Does this not look like progress to you? I checked the odds prior to the game and Arsenal's win % was somewhere between 50 and 55, so according to the bookies it wasn't supposed to be a walk in the park.

Coming to your question regarding my view on progress if they were to lose to either Real or Atletico in the next round:

I expect Real Madrid to beat Atletico. If they do, for me they are the favourites to go all the way and win it again. I didn't think they would be in the mix in the beginning of the season because the team wasn't functioning with Mbappe in the side, but he's now back to his best. If Real Madrid do win it, I will happily acknowledge that I got this wrong.

There would be no shame for an Arsenal side, which is severely depleted in attack, to lose to Real Madrid.

Bayern are an elite side, but losing to Real in the next round would not be analogous to the loss against Bayern at the same stage last season for two reasons. Firstly, Real Madrid are not just elite, they are the favourites to win it this year. Secondly, Bayern struggled under Tuchel last season. They were poor by their lofty standards. This is why I was quite annoyed that Arsenal were unable to defeat them last year.

As for Atletico, if Arsenal had their first string attack and lost to them, then I would agree with the notion about the lack of progress in Europe.

Arsenal can also be forgiven for losing against a very good Atletico team when they have a mid-table standard attack.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Arsenal have certainly made progress from last season if we go by eye test and results so far.

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At the beginning of the season, I didn't expect Arsenal to finish anywhere near the top. I thought they would finish much lower down, somewhere like 8th or just below the top 8. Where did you think we would finish?

From what I remember, neither of us fancied us winning that away game at Sporting, but we ended up beating them 5-1. Sporting hasn't lost a game all season and were undefeated at home in over a year until they played Arsenal that evening.

I appreciate there's no added value when it comes to finishing top during the first stage of the competition, if you can't go all the way and win it. I get that.

Arsenal's side last season was at full strength (barring Timber) but they limped over the line against Porto. It went to penalties and their performance was nothing to write home about. It wouldn't surprise me if they had a similar experience against PSV, had they faced them last season.

As I've said before, Arsenal had their struggles in big atmospheres away from home in Europe. I'm glad we can agree at least agree on this.

Fast forward 12 months, Arsenal have just delivered their biggest away win in their European Cup/Champions League history despite the fact that they had their first string front 3 (Saka, Havertz and Martinelli) out injured. Does this not look like progress to you? I checked the odds prior to the game and Arsenal's win % was somewhere between 50 and 55, so according to the bookies it wasn't supposed to be a walk in the park.

Coming to your question regarding my view on progress if they were to lose to either Real or Atletico in the next round:

I expect Real Madrid to beat Atletico. If they do, for me they are the favourites to go all the way and win it again. I didn't think they would be in the mix in the beginning of the season because the team wasn't functioning with Mbappe in the side, but he's now back to his best. If Real Madrid do win it, I will happily acknowledge that I got this wrong.

There would be no shame for an Arsenal side, which is severely depleted in attack, to lose to Real Madrid.

Bayern are an elite side, but losing to Real in the next round would not be analogous to the loss against Bayern at the same stage last season for two reasons. Firstly, Real Madrid are not just elite, they are the favourites to win it this year. Secondly, Bayern struggled under Tuchel last season. They were poor by their lofty standards. This is why I was quite annoyed that Arsenal were unable to defeat them last year.

As for Atletico, if Arsenal had their first string attack and lost to them, then I would agree with the notion about the lack of progress in Europe.

Arsenal can also be forgiven for losing against a very good Atletico team when they have a mid-table standard attack.

Interms of determing where in this new league format Arsenal would finish was difficult. Mainly because it was a new format, plus the random nature of fixtures the computer would put out for every team.

When the fixtures did come out, I expected Arsenal to win all their home games, in regards to the away fixtures the hardest was always inter Milan. I thought sporting and Atlanta would be tricky. So getting 4 points was good. Again the result in isolation vs sporting was excellent. But if you look at Arsenal away fixtures, the same issues have arisen. Sporting, PSV were very open which played into Arsenal hands and Arsenal took advantage. Inter and Atlanta played in a typical defensive fashion and the lack of creativity and cutting edge was shown up again. This is always been the issues. That if Arsenal then come up against this in knockout stages the lack of creativity and clinical edge will be shown up.

Newcastle have Stiffled Arsenal in similar fashion in league cup. Arsenal haven't found a solution to getting over line in tight knockout games where chances are at a premium. This is where our players need to step up.

If we play real Madrid. We will get chances, all teams do and this is where Arsenal need to be ruthless. They were vs sporting, PSV. but that taking of every chance you get has to be done on other games as well.

Reason I have got carried away with beating Lisbon, PSV or even in PL we have smashed City, West ham (A), etc.. is because I know this team can do that in an open game. For evert trashing, their are to many games at opposite side of spectrum where chances aren't taken.

Their will spells in games where we will have a few chances, we don't take them and will get punished. Real Madrid are beatable but you have to take every chance you get in a game. Liepzig, Bayern, man city. Dortmund failed to do that last season.

Saka is likely to be back, so if we played Atletico. Arsenal have a chance, nothing to be fearful of. But again any naivety will need to go in order the get through. Mistakes like the ones vs Bayern will get punished.

Yeah Bayern weren't great last season, but Arsenal were to niave in both ties. Ultimately we lost the game in midfield. Rice was poor in both games, oddegard dissapeared as well. These are games where these players need to step up.

Progression would be beating either Real or Athletico, yeah their is no shame in losing to either. But also are players need to step up a level and show they can compete against elite. At moment they are falling short when they do.

Arsenal showed under wenger you can get to a CL final playing pragmatic football. Byr Ultimately you need to have clinical cutting edge and your midfield stepping up a level to get over the line.

So for me we will see if any of last seasons failings have been improved on when we play the 1/4 finals

 

[topspin]

Interms of determing where in this new league format Arsenal would finish was difficult. Mainly because it was a new format, plus the random nature of fixtures the computer would put out for every team.

When the fixtures did come out, I expected Arsenal to win all their home games, in regards to the away fixtures the hardest was always inter Milan. I thought sporting and Atlanta would be tricky. So getting 4 points was good. Again the result in isolation vs sporting was excellent. But if you look at Arsenal away fixtures, the same issues have arisen. Sporting, PSV were very open which played into Arsenal hands and Arsenal took advantage. Inter and Atlanta played in a typical defensive fashion and the lack of creativity and cutting edge was shown up again. This is always been the issues. That if Arsenal then come up against this in knockout stages the lack of creativity and clinical edge will be shown up.

Newcastle have Stiffled Arsenal in similar fashion in league cup. Arsenal haven't found a solution to getting over line in tight knockout games where chances are at a premium. This is where our players need to step up.

If we play real Madrid. We will get chances, all teams do and this is where Arsenal need to be ruthless. They were vs sporting, PSV. but that taking of every chance you get has to be done on other games as well.

Reason I have got carried away with beating Lisbon, PSV or even in PL we have smashed City, West ham (A), etc.. is because I know this team can do that in an open game. For evert trashing, their are to many games at opposite side of spectrum where chances aren't taken.

Their will spells in games where we will have a few chances, we don't take them and will get punished. Real Madrid are beatable but you have to take every chance you get in a game. Liepzig, Bayern, man city. Dortmund failed to do that last season.

Saka is likely to be back, so if we played Atletico. Arsenal have a chance, nothing to be fearful of. But again any naivety will need to go in order the get through. Mistakes like the ones vs Bayern will get punished.

Yeah Bayern weren't great last season, but Arsenal were to niave in both ties. Ultimately we lost the game in midfield. Rice was poor in both games, oddegard dissapeared as well. These are games where these players need to step up.

Progression would be beating either Real or Athletico, yeah their is no shame in losing to either. But also are players need to step up a level and show they can compete against elite. At moment they are falling short when they do.

Arsenal showed under wenger you can get to a CL final playing pragmatic football. Byr Ultimately you need to have clinical cutting edge and your midfield stepping up a level to get over the line.

So for me we will see if any of last seasons failings have been improved on when we play the 1/4 finals

I really expected Ode to kick on from the second half of last season (Jan 2024 onwards) but I should've stuck to my guns. For me he is the most overrated player, I've seen play in the PL.

He has the ability but his weak mentality is the reason why he can never be relied on to clutch or be a difference maker. Arsenal really needed him to step following the injuries to all their forwards.

He will do well if he others around to carry him - for e.g. if he was playing for Real or Bayern.

He's gone missing/flopped on numerous occasions:

• End of 21/22 season when Arsenal fell short of top 4
• End of 22/23 season when Arsenal fell short of winning the title
• First half of last season
• Throughout this season
• Throughout his career for Norway

He's become a liability in front of goal. His career is on a downward trajectory if anything.

Arteta is to blame for making him captain and also for letting his standards as an all-round player drop to such a mediocre level.

It won't be long until Nwaneri takes his spot. This guy as a 17 year old is putting the Norweigan to shame. He's had a much better season than him.

I will give Arteta one more season to see what he can do with an elite LW and CF, under our new sporting director.

 

[shaz619]

Has Arteta switched off ? United will do all in their power not to win a football game these days, coming away from OT with a draw these days, especially for teams in the top 2 or 3 shouldn’t be celebrated as an achievement. Arsenal don’t have the firepower upfront and Arteta deserves criticism for not using the transfer window to strengthen the team. I’m no expert but I don’t feel like he’s the man to end Arsenal’s EPL title draught.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Utd should have won that at the End. Gooners Crab like predictability in midfield, enabled UTD to get a good foothold. On this showing, there's not much between the teams!

 

[Amjid Javed]

I really expected Ode to kick on from the second half of last season (Jan 2024 onwards) but I should've stuck to my guns. For me he is the most overrated player, I've seen play in the PL.

He has the ability but his weak mentality is the reason why he can never be relied on to clutch or be a difference maker. Arsenal really needed him to step following the injuries to all their forwards.

He will do well if he others around to carry him - for e.g. if he was playing for Real or Bayern.

He's gone missing/flopped on numerous occasions:

• End of 21/22 season when Arsenal fell short of top 4
• End of 22/23 season when Arsenal fell short of winning the title
• First half of last season
• Throughout this season
• Throughout his career for Norway

He's become a liability in front of goal. His career is on a downward trajectory if anything.

Arteta is to blame for making him captain and also for letting his standards as an all-round player drop to such a mediocre level.

It won't be long until Nwaneri takes his spot. This guy as a 17 year old is putting the Norweigan to shame. He's had a much better season than him.

I will give Arteta one more season to see what he can do with an elite LW and CF, under our new sporting director.

A lot of fans and pundits suggesting that he should be moved to a deeper role along side rice. Which may in theory work, only issue is he would Need to improve on his physicality in that position.

Arsenal would then have to buy a genuine number 10, I don't mean this other Norwegian kid that's been linked. Realistic options would be Arda Guler (possible loan) or go and give west ham 70-80m for khudus. We should have got khudus before he joined west ham.

Arsenal need to decide is their midfield going to be a hard working / cog like midfield like liverpools. Where the dependency is on the front 3 to score most of goals. Otherwise Arsenal need to bring creative hubs into midfield.

I think Nwaneri will now be used as Saka competition, so we won't sign another right side forward. A new striker and left winger is a must. As well as 2 new midfielders.

Captaincy needs to be taken of oddegard and given to Gabriel or rice.

Saliba, Gabriel and saka contracts need to be renewed, all 3 deserve to be highest paid players at the club.

Berta needs to be given full Authorisation on transfers and the manager needs to get on with just coaching the team.