Amjid Javed
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Who cares 1-0 ArsenalJeez. Atleast Utd are inconsistent and exciting at times.
This is real borefest.
Need a 2nd goal here
1-0 is never a safe scorelineI don't think you do, Spurs look so toothless
They only scored against us because Burn smashed it into the net
Arteta was outstanding today.Gabriel and timber have been outstanding today
OK may be not great performance but great away performance.Great win great performance.
Told you we are a better side. Barring the fact it's a NLD we were always favourites
Great win great performance.
Told you we are a better side. Barring the fact it's a NLD we were always favourites
Spurs had more possession, more shots on goal but Arsenal won - go figure!
Now that Rice is back. Do we drop Partey or Jorginho? The latter had a good game whereas with the former, the more I see of him, the more and more convinced I am that he's finished.
Great question.
With so many CL group games I think they'll both be needed...
Jorghino's age is against him so both have to get game time and be ready when called upon
^^^
Also I Rice and Partey have a good understanding of each other so for the PL, I think they'll play together...
Maybe Rice and Jorginho for this weeks CL game?
Set pieces were poor up until the goal.The other thing and I always hated this was the fact we did nothing with set-pieces but was amazed to hear that we are top of that list last season and also did same today
Partey should be rested midweek and saved for City game.Agreed.
I prefer Jorginho but like you said earlier, I'm not convinced he's got the legs to play every game.
Partey's form is very worrying. He's losing all the aerial and ground duels and his passing has been very loose.
Agreed.
I prefer Jorginho but like you said earlier, I'm not convinced he's got the legs to play every game.
Partey's form is very worrying. He's losing all the aerial and ground duels and his passing has been very loose.
Remember Mereno will hopefully be available soon tooAgreed.
I prefer Jorginho but like you said earlier, I'm not convinced he's got the legs to play every game.
Partey's form is very worrying. He's losing all the aerial and ground duels and his passing has been very loose.
Merino is injured for 4-6 months. He won't be back anytime soonRemember Mereno will hopefully be available soon too
Really?Merino is injured for 4-6 months. He won't be back anytime soon
Injury will keep him out for while, then he has to get his match fitness etc as wellReally?
Did not know this.
Last I heard it was supposed to be mid October..
4-6 months is awful
Now that Rice is back. Do we drop Partey or Jorginho? The latter had a good game whereas with the former, the more I see of him, the more and more convinced I am that he's finished.
Yes but it's a shoulder injury..Injury will keep him out for while, then he has to get his match fitness etc as well
Probably the end of October / start Nov would be earliest I thinkYes but it's a shoulder injury..
I would have thought he could still keep his fitness level up. BUT I'm no expert.
Hope he's back sooner rather then later
Thought Arsenal had better balance and control in Midfield with out chief water carrier.
However Odegard was missed .
Merino is injured for 4-6 months. He won't be back anytime soon
He's already missed the start of season as well.Not that long. It's 6 to 8 weeks.
Never change a winning team.Are you seriously telling me that Partey is a better defensive midfielder than Rice?
Partey and Jorginho can't play 3 games in a week, so rotation is neededNever change a winning team.
I asked this on the champions league thread... You might know @Amjid Javed . How comes Arsenal are playing away in the champions league on Thursday and then City away on Sunday?
Is this a new thing with the format or something?
I remember reading somewhere European teams would be protected with their fixtures so teams playing Tuesday would play the Saturday before instead of Sunday. And Wednesday Sunday.
I asked this on the champions league thread... You might know @Amjid Javed . How comes Arsenal are playing away in the champions league on Thursday and then City away on Sunday?
Is this a new thing with the format or something?
I remember reading somewhere European teams would be protected with their fixtures so teams playing Tuesday would play the Saturday before instead of Sunday. And Wednesday Sunday.
Never change a winning team.
If you ask me names I think I would be not fair because I will leave some ones that deserve, but I don't know. Let's say right now, Declan I like a lot, what he does, even though he's not the same role I do.
Don't poke the bearCan I ask a friendly question, was it a push by Gabriel on Romero?
Few players in the world can compare to Odegaard in terms of playmaking, but Trossard is more than capable of playing a creative role because of his intelligence and technique.Also, I'm not convinced with Trossard playing as our CAM.
Don't poke the bear
You do realise Rice was Player of the Match in the last game he played?
In the 2-0 win against Ireland, he was involved in both goals. Scored the first one and then produced an assist for Grealish's goal.
Not sure what warrants this kind of disrespect towards the second best DM in world football.
We all know the best DM is Rodri. This is what he recently had to say about Rice:
The same Rodri who recently praised Declan Rice?You could be right. Maybe I'm over critical. But last time I saw Rice play, was in the Euro final and he was atrocious. Infact Rodri went off at half time and his understudy made him look even worse than he was.
Graeme Souness blasts two England players after agonising Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain - 'Driving me mad!'
The former Liverpool star has opened up on Sunday's result in Berlinwww.gbnews.com
Ballon dor list?The same Rodri who recently praised Declan Rice?
The same Declan Rice who is in the Ballon dor list?
The same Declan Rice who was in PL team of the year?
All these people must be seeing something else that your extensive ball knowledge does not see.
And the above is not all English Media before you start.
You know best though.
But what Graham Souness says is gospel?Ballon dor list?
A proper baller in Jamal Musiala was left out of the Ballon dor list. I'd take the Ballon dor list reference as a pinch of salt
Oh would you look at this.... Graham knows what he's talking about right? @aboveandbeyond
Mainoo shouldn't be starting every week for United - he's not good enough yet
Kobbie Mainoo isn’t yet good enough to be a regular Manchester United starter – it’s unfair he’s being asked to carry the midfield at such a young age. That is the view of L…talksport.com
But what Graham Souness says is gospel?
Interesting you used him as a reference when he absolutely destroyed Paul Pogba week in week out calling him all sorts.... Still agree with Graham?
CL fixtures are now spread across 3 days for TV purposes, just UEFA cups looking to make more money as usualI asked this on the champions league thread... You might know @Amjid Javed . How comes Arsenal are playing away in the champions league on Thursday and then City away on Sunday?
Is this a new thing with the format or something?
I remember reading somewhere European teams would be protected with their fixtures so teams playing Tuesday would play the Saturday before instead of Sunday. And Wednesday Sunday.
One hand on spurs player not two, also I was surprised spurs didn't even complain. So a non-eventCan I ask a friendly question, was it a push by Gabriel on Romero?
CL fixtures are now spread across 3 days for TV purposes, just UEFA cups looking to make more money as usual
One hand on spurs player not two, also I was surprised spurs didn't even complain. So a non-event
While we are on the subject - i am surprised it wasn't mentioned about Joelintons horrendous manoeuvre on the keeper a few weeks ago. AJ calls him useless and I have to say I side with him on this one on this occasion.I agree, it was similar to how Gabriel didn't complain
While we are on the subject - i am surprised it wasn't mentioned about Joelintons horrendous manoeuvre on the keeper a few weeks ago. AJ calls him useless and I have to say I side with him on this one on this occasion.
I didn't put useless but my post got edited to the word useless. I used a completely different wordIt was very borderline, one angle looked a red but the other I think yellow card was the correct outcome
He was stopping a quick counter which all teams done but perhaps got a bit too aggressive, even Howe said he'll have a word with him to ensure he doesn't cross the line
He isn't useless at all, technically he's okay but his physical attributes are impressive and you have to consider he's not a natural midfielder, he only started playing as one 3 years ago and that too by accident
I didn't put useless but my post got edited to the word useless. I used a completely different word
Ye no idea bro ....anyway - my point was that he likes to play rough. I promise you the word wasn't offensive lolAh right, lol
Not sure what word it was meant to be then but he's definitely aggressive
I don't think he crosses the line, he'll get involved in pushing and shoving (similar to Timber and Vicario) but don't see him put in dangerous tackles (think I recall him doing it once and getting sent off for it, might have been pre season too)
Few players in the world can compare to Odegaard in terms of playmaking, but Trossard is more than capable of playing a creative role because of his intelligence and technique.
He played a lovely ball to Martinelli around the 18th min but of course, the Brazilian Walcott screwed up like he does 9 out of 10 times.
People critize Arsenal for not investing in an able replacement for Odegaard but is not that easy. A top tier CAM is not going to come to Arsenal as long as Odegaard is here and if you sign a mid talent the drop in talent will be obvious.
Ballon dor list?
A proper baller in Jamal Musiala was left out of the Ballon dor list. I'd take the Ballon dor list reference as a pinch of salt
You could be right. Maybe I'm over critical. But last time I saw Rice play, was in the Euro final and he was atrocious. Infact Rodri went off at half time and his understudy made him look even worse than he was.
Graeme Souness blasts two England players after agonising Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain - 'Driving me mad!'
The former Liverpool star has opened up on Sunday's result in Berlinwww.gbnews.com
lol!!! You love to have little dig at Arsenal and Arteta but lash out when someone does the same against pool or Klopp.
Sorry bro - I know better now for next time
haha good point. He loves this thread normally and is very smart the way he throws in little comments to trigger Arsenal fans.Now he’s gone missing, as expected, after the humiliating home defeat to Forest over the weekend.
Liverpool fans are a different breed.
Martinelli sticks out like a sore thumb in this Arsenal team with his lack of composure and intelligence.Both Havertz and him (albeit more sparingly) were both used in central midfield last season but they looked rather toothless in this department.
I agree Trossard has the creative capability and IQ to make it work as a number 10 but I think his lack of physicality and small stature is maybe what’s holding him back.
Martinelli did let himself down in the 19th minute when Trossard played a gem of the ball. But let’s also look at the positives, he is the first Arsenal player with:
— More than 5 successful take-ons
— More than 5 possessions won
— More than 10 duels won
in a single game in the last 10 PL seasons.
Finding a decent CAM isn’t easy and this is why I wished we bought Maddison. His form in the first half of last season would have won Arsenal the title. Also, at present he would provide great cover for Odegaard.