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There has to be a serious improvement in the home form this season, also it seems the lapses of concentration are to regular in home games compared to away games.What a relief. We got a bit lucky there particularly with the decision not to give Calafiori a second yellow but I guess awful refereeing standards in the PL evens itself out.
There has to be a serious improvement in the home form this season, also it seems the lapses of concentration are to regular in home games compared to away games.
Yeah Arsenal created a record number of chances at home and people will look to the Leicester keeper being brilliant. At Same time some seriously poor finishing was seen before injury time.
At other end Leicester looked like they could score every time they went forward. Even though it wasn't frequent.
That could have easily end up like the Fulham or spurs draws at home last season.
Nwaneri coming on was a good cameo to see. Calafori did well in parts, but still has a few rash moments which he needs to curb
There has to be a serious improvement in the home form this season, also it seems the lapses of concentration are to regular in home games compared to away games.
Yeah Arsenal created a record number of chances at home and people will look to the Leicester keeper being brilliant. At Same time some seriously poor finishing was seen before injury time.
At other end Leicester looked like they could score every time they went forward. Even though it wasn't frequent.
That could have easily end up like the Fulham or spurs draws at home last season.
Nwaneri coming on was a good cameo to see. Calafori did well in parts, but still has a few rash moments which he needs to curb
Yeah I do, I also give an honest balanced opinion.Do you celebrate goals btw?
Bro. No way you want Arsenal to win the title, otherwise the Ghost of Mamoon looms large on you.
Best scenario for you is Arsenal bottling it again, Arteta moves on and they win it with a new man in charge.
There has to be a serious improvement in the home form this season, also it seems the lapses of concentration are to regular in home games compared to away games.
Yeah Arsenal created a record number of chances at home and people will look to the Leicester keeper being brilliant. At Same time some seriously poor finishing was seen before injury time.
At other end Leicester looked like they could score every time they went forward. Even though it wasn't frequent.
That could have easily end up like the Fulham or spurs draws at home last season.
Nwaneri coming on was a good cameo to see. Calafori did well in parts, but still has a few rash moments which he needs to curb
1st half was nice and controlled as we had most of the ball and Leicester didn't have an outlet to release pressure so Arsenal were able to win it back and keep recycling pressure.Even though Arsenal were 2-0 up at half-time, they were not at full gear. I don't know if it was because of fatigue or if it was because the pace of the game was just generally slow due to Leicester's low block.
Arsenal must improve on their finishing. Should have gone 3-0 up at half-time, that would have buried the game. Having said that their first goal was a deflected header so it was rather fortunate. Their equaliser was a stunner, nothing Arsenal could've done about that.
I agree with you on Calafiori. He has some rough edges. I have high hopes that he'll be top draw. It's so refreshing to have a proper defender who is an excellent passer and good with ball to feet unlike Zinchenko.
Nwaneri needs more minutes. I was hoping he would start for Arsenal today but Arteta was vindicated as Trossard scored 2 goals.
One thing I didn't like about Arteta's management is the fact that he brought on Nwaneri so late in the game, when he should've come on for Partey far sooner.
We need Merino back sooner rather than later because Partey looks like a player who's well over the hill.
You typed a long post to criticize Arteta but you had to delete the draft before Trossard scored the winner. Beautiful.There is no ghosts to worry about. Same bhangra cheerleader has been humilated for last 4 seasons
Arsenal home form in last 2 seasons is a huge factor to them not winning league.
West ham, Fulham, spurs, villa games being prime examples of dropping points they shouldnt have. Today vs Leicester could easily have been the same.
People already mention fatigue lol, there ain't no winter break this season. 2 extra CL games in January, another 2 CL if Arsenal have to play qualifying knockout round. So 3 games a week will be even more regular then last season.
Tbf Arsenal had 3 tough away games in a row last week so if there is a little bit of fatigue then it's totally understandable
I predicted Arsenal to win the league before the start of the season and what I've seen so far in the league (sample sizes is small) has only further strengthened that thought, especially the Rodri injury (combined with KDB being made of glass)
Can't underestimate how much that will affect City, they will not match last seasons points total, think they'll get mid 80's at best and Arsenal need to make sure they don't have a drop off from last season
It’s a very fascinating season , apart the newly promoted teams all others can at any time take points of each other . It used to be City or Liverpool, now we have Arsenal, Chelsea , Villa , any these 5 teams can go on a 10 win run , anything can happen . Of course City , Arsenal or Liverpool most likely.
I thought Arsenal were fortunate, their man should have been sent off & it would likely have finished a draw . Saliba & Gabriel’s form so far hasn’t been last seasons standard.
Arteta wants to win something this year , anything. He will try in all competitions & this is where imo they will fall short , their squad is a bit light in various areas .
Sometimes you play below your standard , get lucky but pull out the 3 points, which is a good trait .
By Xmas we will see if who is top & by how big of a margin . Oct & Nov are packed , pressure months . Rotation & squad depth will be key .
So far imo Arsenal look less solid & less disciplined this season . I’d back city for sure .
We have another set out tough 3 away games in a row in November. Like I said, The regular 3 games a week will be even more so this season
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Coming out of the week with 4 points in league and a point away in CL was good.Fair enough, I've not looked at your fixtures but that's a tough week on paper too
Again, mentally it will be a draining week and if you can come out of such weeks like you did this time then it bodes well for the rest of the season
It’s easier to manage with most of your squad fit . Arsenal did well last season, having the least injuries of the top teams . Key players missing matches hurts teams , but injuries are difficult to avoid . Liverpool were two wins off win the quadruple, no team has ever got this close but they managed their season by playing numerous youngsters in nearly every position , depending on the opposition. If you overplay your top players, they may or may not get injured but their form will decline due to lack of energy .The usual busy December will test out the top sides squads. Also in January the 2 extra CL fixtures as well as the FA Cup starting will again test squad depth.
Teams won't have a mid-season. Break to reset etc.. so unless any side is lucky not to get major injuries, then as is case every season. Who manages the squad best will win trophies and those who don't will end trophyless.
Coming out of the week with 4 points in league and a point away in CL was good.
However, as I mentioned a few times. There is no mid-season break this season, so strain on squads is only going to get harder.
Arsenal have 7 games in December (8 if they get to 1/4 finals of league cup)
If say for example Arsenal got to a league cup semi final.
Their fixtures in January would be again 8 games
Brighton (A)
League cup semi
FA cup 3rd Round
Spurs (H)
Villa (H)
Zagreb (H)
Wolves (A)
Girona (A)
So 3 games a week regardless of where they are is going to be the norm. So squad depth and management will be tested, exposed or maybe proven it can be done effectively.
A United fans wet dream which will not happen.
Deluded haters have been expected Arteta to be sacked (leave) since 2020.
Arteta will lift the Premier League trophy, it is a matter of when not not if. It is 100% guaranteed.
Rice, saka and saliba played in euros and have really had a proper break. So flogging them into ground will be detrimental. If you look at Pep, he alway eases players back in at start of season after summer tournament, as he understands the long game, and not just short term fixes at start of a season.I fully agree squad management is key, it's what Pep has excelled at. He causes frustrations when it comes to FPL because you don't know who is going to pick from one game to the next and makes sure players don't burn out (think Haaland might end up being the exception to this but he did have a long summer break with no Euros)
I think the issue with Arteta has been that team selection is predictable and the reluctance to rest someone like Saka, if you are to win the league and go deep in all competitions then making sure he doesn't get flogged is important
Once again no need to get offensive behind a keyboard.
they will finish top of the bottom half of the league. That's as good as it gets for them.Do you think Man U will be in the title race if they beat Spurs today?
Do you think Man U will be in the title race if they beat Spurs today?
Like Arsenal, Utd will not win the title
they will finish top of the bottom half of the league. That's as good as it gets for them.
There's a fair chance, Arsenal could be trophyless again, whilst Utd could win another TrophyUnlike Utd, we're not in mid-table fighting for a place in the Europa Conference League.
There's a fair chance, Arsenal could be trophyless again, whilst Utd could win another Trophy
There's a fair chance, Arsenal could be trophyless again, whilst Utd could win another Trophy
The reality is where miles off top four. I would take a season where we just concentrate on domestic football. With our situation, Europe is a unwanted attraction .Are you saying that you would take your current standing in the PL along with a FA or Carbao Cup win over a season which ends in top 4 in the PL but no trophies?
Don't worry Southgate is waiting to takeoverThe reality is where miles off top four. I would take a season where we just concentrate on domestic football. With our situation, Europe is a unwanted attraction .
Surely Ten hag cannot go on like this.
The reality is where miles off top four. I would take a season where we just concentrate on domestic football. With our situation, Europe is a unwanted attraction .
Surely Ten hag cannot go on like this.
Yep. Has to be the final nail in the coffin for Ten hag3-0 loss at home
Or PotterDon't worry Southgate is waiting to takeover
Yep. Has to be the final nail in the coffin for Ten hag
Not even Harry Potter could save unitedOr Potter
Really? But why?Yep. Has to be the final nail in the coffin for Ten hag
He's had his chance. And were clearly regressingReally? But why?
I was told winning trophies is all that matters, and Ten Hag with two in two seasons should be one of safest managers around.
Winning two trophies in two seasons is regression? He had a similar league performance last season but won the FA Cup which is all that matters.He's had his chance. And were clearly regressing
Winning two trophies in two seasons is regression? He had a similar league performance last season but won the FA Cup which is all that matters.
League performances don’t matter unless you win the league. Only trophies do. Ten Hag might win another trophy this season so I don’t understand why you think he should be sacked.
Just following your own logic here.
Must be a long tunnel.Never have I said UTD are back. But I do see light at the end of the tunnel, and I can see us being very competitive in the league over the next few seasons. And if we manage to sign Ugarte from PSG in this window ( who I rate above Rice) then we could really spoil the party for a few teams thus season.
I didn't agree with the criticism of how Arsenal defended but this photo is massively disingenuous, that was taken just after a corner@IAJ
This is for you. Keep quiet next time. Don’t you dare talk nonsense about Arsenal.
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Must be a long tunnel.
Yes you've been very competitive... Competing for banter club status.
How's the Ugarte signing going?
Only party you are spoiling is ETH signing a new contract party if
This isn’t an exclusive to set pieces though. Watch the Calafiori goal at Etihad. Apart from Halaand, every City player was in the box.I didn't agree with the criticism of how Arsenal defended but this photo is massively disingenuous, that was taken just after a corner
I am glad that you have finally overcome your delusions and have accepted the reality that winning domestic cups mean absolutely nothing when you’re failing in the league.No pattern of play. No set phylosophy, the players are confused with all this, hense in transition we are one of the worst teams.
This is his third season. He's not improved any player he's bought in
Where have I mentioned failing in the league. No phylosophy, no pattern of play is my biggest issue. Hence he Has to goI am glad that you have finally overcome your delusions and have accepted the reality that winning domestic cups mean absolutely nothing when you’re failing in the league.
It took a good two years but better late than never.
I am glad that you have finally overcome your delusions and have accepted the reality that winning domestic cups mean absolutely nothing when you’re failing in the league.
It took a good two years but better late than never.
He's to heavily invested in worshiping Arteta like some sort of god. Bit like Indian cricket fans do with their cricketers.When are you coming down from cloud cookoo land and admit Artetas one Trophy in six seasons is a failure.
Look like Arteta bhangra cheerleader is trying to justify Artetas failure as its seen as better then Ten haags failure at united.
Both managers at the stage they are at their clubs are failures.
When are you coming down from cloud cookoo land and admit Artetas one Trophy in six seasons is a failure.
Arteta transformed Arsenal from a disastrous situation into one of the top 2 teams in the PL while spending less £ than City (who already had a top team when Arteta took over), Chelsea and United. Imagine calling this transformation a failure.
Not too impressive, SAF has pulled off similar bottle jobs multiple times before him. So has Klopp.The only success Arteta has so far is how on earth he managed to Bottle a near impossible position few years back to hand city the title. Now that I admit was impressive
Not too impressive, SAF has pulled off similar bottle jobs multiple times before him. So has Klopp.
Same number of trophies as moyes won at West ham.They also won Majors. Arteta ?
Answer on a postage stamp.
Same number of trophies as moyes won at West ham.
But winning 1 trophy in 5 years is the achievement of world's greatest manager.
Also better then wenger, GG and Herbert Chapman.
The losers in fan base like to rewrite clubs history to justify failure currently
Arsenal need to be winning all home games in this group stage in CL.PSG at home in the greatest club competition.
A huge opportunity for Arsenal to best an average Paris side without Dembele .
To be one of the great clubs you must win this trophy .
I think Arsenal will win tonight .
My prediction 3-1
Arsenal need to be winning all home games in this group stage in CL.
The left hand side of team was non-existent last season. Mainly due to chopping and changing left backs, a donkey being carried in midfield in left 8 position.One thing that’s noticeable ever since Calafiori has played. He’s getting the best out of Martinelli, who produced a goal and an assist over the weekend. He also produced an assist for Calafiori with his wonder goal in the previous game against City.