What's new

Arsenal FC | 2024/25 Season

Amjid Javed said:
United always come to the Emirates and have a go, which suit Arsenal.

I expect united to play 3-4-3 and look to play on the counter attack, like they usually do in these games.

Amorin will want his team to play out of back and get ball quickly, as they are still learning to play that way they will be prone to losing ball in dangerous position. If Arsenal press well and can prey on united mistakes I can see a few goals.

We should win tonight 3-1
Click to expand...

Fair prediction.

Huge game for both teams.

Interestingly if UTD win, they will only be 3 points behind Arsenal lol
 
KingKhanWC said:
Michael is a variation of Mikel. Being his biggest fan, you should know this even if you struggle with football. :)
Click to expand...
Arteta is Spanish not English. I know you struggle with spellings but his actual name is not hard to spell. Please stick to Mikel.

I have forgotten more football than you would ever learn. I really don’t need lectures on football from you.

I hope you enjoyed the bottlejob at St. James Park - is this the beginning of the end for Liverpool’s title charge? :klopp
 
Routine win. Should have scored more. They didn't offer much. Came for a draw which was evident with their time wasting.

They'll get better for sure. Yoro looked good.

Declan Rice man of the match with Ugarte on the pitch... Hmmmm... Interesting

2 points gained. All we can do is win our games and see where we are. I said get to within 4 points in the run in and see what happens.

Draw at St James is not a bad result for Liverpool tbh. Tough place to go.

Is it me or is Salah getting better
 
Really poor game of football. 2 set pieces cost us and we offered nothing going forward. Arsenal were more workman like with good discipline, than top notch quality you get from debryune or a Salah.
 
I predict Arsenal to win

Oh but but the season is over cancel it, referees are cheating.

But but injuries...
 
Last edited by a moderator:
IAJ said:
Arsenal looks like a complete different team with our Norwegian star. Even you have to admit that @Amjid Javed
Click to expand...
Yes the team looks different with in the side.

But so many snowflake in this threads start crying when I say he's not world class.

Is he a good player? Yes

To be world class and elite

- you perform domestically
- you make a difference and win matches for your team in title deciders, knock out domestic cup games, in continental Cup competitions (Euro CL, or the equivalent in South America, Africa etc)
- perform at international level

The last 2 points I have mentioned, he's failed to make a difference in.

Some people crying, are calling havertz world class as well

A guy who turns up when you play Southampton, Leicester, Burnley, sheff utd, West ham and other bottom half trash teams.

The guys record in PL against top 6 is embarrassing.

my point was simple, stop over hyping players like they are world class when they aren't.

If these players were world class where were they in CL 1/4 final last season?

where were they when we failed to win at eithad, which we needed to do to win last seasons title?

Did they make a difference?

World class players are salah, KDB players who make a difference when it matters and get you over the line.

It's also an insult to the actual world class players we've had here in past like Henry, Bergkamp, Vieira etc.. when you get fan base gassing up current players now and calling them elite.

Let's see when it gets to CL knockouts etc.. cup knockout games and a title race (if Arsenal get back in it) how many of these so called world class players according to this fan base turn up or dissapear.
 
MK7Z said:
Routine win. Should have scored more. They didn't offer much. Came for a draw which was evident with their time wasting.

They'll get better for sure. Yoro looked good.

Declan Rice man of the match with Ugarte on the pitch... Hmmmm... Interesting

2 points gained. All we can do is win our games and see where we are. I said get to within 4 points in the run in and see what happens.

Draw at St James is not a bad result for Liverpool tbh. Tough place to go.

Is it me or is Salah getting better
Click to expand...
Salah is going up a level, testament to his fitness and being world class.

At moment Arsenal just have to keep winning a game at a time. The overall game was boring.

It's good we scored at set pieces again, at same time need to be more potent in open play. Plenty of teams we play will look to shut up shop and be awkward (,I didn't expect united to play in that manner though)

City and Chelsea won, so it's not just a case of Arsenal thinking they just have to worry about Liverpool. Both City and Chelsea more than likely will look to strengthen in January as well.

Fulham next, and the 1 point we took from 6 last season has to be improved on.
 
aboveandbeyond said:
On what basis he's one of the best in the world?

We offered virtually nothing going forward.
Click to expand...
He has got absolutely everything in his locker. He is strong, fast, good on the ball and intelligent. He is equally comfortable on both flanks which is very rare. He is also very good as a CB and a DM which he hasn’t had the opportunity to show at Arsenal so far.

At only 23, sky is the limit for him and we love him even more because he rejected his previous manager Ten Hag to join Arsenal.
 
Amjid Javed said:
Yes the team looks different with in the side.

But so many snowflake in this threads start crying when I say he's not world class.

Is he a good player? Yes

To be world class and elite

- you perform domestically
- you make a difference and win matches for your team in title deciders, knock out domestic cup games, in continental Cup competitions (Euro CL, or the equivalent in South America, Africa etc)
- perform at international level

The last 2 points I have mentioned, he's failed to make a difference in.

Some people crying, are calling havertz world class as well

A guy who turns up when you play Southampton, Leicester, Burnley, sheff utd, West ham and other bottom half trash teams.

The guys record in PL against top 6 is embarrassing.

my point was simple, stop over hyping players like they are world class when they aren't.

If these players were world class where were they in CL 1/4 final last season?

where were they when we failed to win at eithad, which we needed to do to win last seasons title?

Did they make a difference?

World class players are salah, KDB players who make a difference when it matters and get you over the line.

It's also an insult to the actual world class players we've had here in past like Henry, Bergkamp, Vieira etc.. when you get fan base gassing up current players now and calling them elite.

Let's see when it gets to CL knockouts etc.. cup knockout games and a title race (if Arsenal get back in it) how many of these so called world class players according to this fan base turn up or dissapear.
Click to expand...
Odegaard is one of the best players in the world and has been for almost two years. He is an elite playmaker and rapidly ascending in the hierarchy of the best Arsenal players in the PL era.

He is already right up there with Fabregas as the best Arsenal midfielder in the Emirates era and by the time he is done at Arsenal, he would have overtaken him with ease.

Odegaard will lift the PL as well as captain and that will make him an Arsenal legend.

Only a person who has 0 football knowledge and an agenda to drive would argue that Odegaard is not a fantastic footballer.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Amjid Javed said:
Yes the team looks different with in the side.

But so many snowflake in this threads start crying when I say he's not world class.

Is he a good player? Yes

To be world class and elite

- you perform domestically
- you make a difference and win matches for your team in title deciders, knock out domestic cup games, in continental Cup competitions (Euro CL, or the equivalent in South America, Africa etc)
- perform at international level

The last 2 points I have mentioned, he's failed to make a difference in.

Some people crying, are calling havertz world class as well

A guy who turns up when you play Southampton, Leicester, Burnley, sheff utd, West ham and other bottom half trash teams.

The guys record in PL against top 6 is embarrassing.

my point was simple, stop over hyping players like they are world class when they aren't.

If these players were world class where were they in CL 1/4 final last season?

where were they when we failed to win at eithad, which we needed to do to win last seasons title?

Did they make a difference?

World class players are salah, KDB players who make a difference when it matters and get you over the line.

It's also an insult to the actual world class players we've had here in past like Henry, Bergkamp, Vieira etc.. when you get fan base gassing up current players now and calling them elite.

Let's see when it gets to CL knockouts etc.. cup knockout games and a title race (if Arsenal get back in it) how many of these so called world class players according to this fan base turn up or dissapear.
Click to expand...
Snowflakes? I thought we were friends 😢
 
Mamoon said:
He has got absolutely everything in his locker. He is strong, fast, good on the ball and intelligent. He is equally comfortable on both flanks which is very rare. He is also very good as a CB and a DM which he hasn’t had the opportunity to show at Arsenal so far.

At only 23, sky is the limit for him and we love him even more because he rejected his previous manager Ten Hag to join Arsenal.
Click to expand...

Lol. Everything goes to the extreme with you.
 
aboveandbeyond said:
Lol. Everything goes to the extreme with you.
Click to expand...
Arsenal have several players who are world class material. However, they are severely lacking in one or two positions and if they can improve those positions, this team will hit a new level.

Players like Odegaard, Saka, Saliba, Gabriel, Raya, Rice, Timber are capable of dominating the likes of Real, Barca, Bayern etc. I will put Calafiori in the same category as well but he is about 12 months work away from reaching that level.

The obvious weak link is Martinelli and I have been saying it for years now. He is not good enough and even ignorant fans like @Amjid Javed have accepted the reality after laughingly arguing for a long time.

If Arteta replaces this bang average footballer with a Saka level winger, this Arsenal team will go up a level. I’m convinced that Arsenal would have won the league last season with a better LW.

Sometimes, 1-2 signings can transform a team but 1-2 players can also hold the team back. Martinelli is holding the team back and he has done it since last season.

It will be completely unacceptable if Arsenal go into next season with him as the first choice LW. He cannot improve because he has hit his ceiling.
 
Mamoon said:
Arteta is Spanish not English. I know you struggle with spellings but his actual name is not hard to spell. Please stick to Mikel.

I have forgotten more football than you would ever learn. I really don’t need lectures on football from you.

I hope you enjoyed the bottlejob at St. James Park - is this the beginning of the end for Liverpool’s title charge? :klopp
Click to expand...

You lost to Newcastle 😂
 
So according his low standards

If you only perform in PL, don't turn up in title deciders / crucial cup knockouts, poor in CL and international = world class midfielder

If you only perform in PL against botton half trash teams, don't turn up in title deciders / crucial cup knockouts, poor in CL and international = world class striker

Don't win any trophies for 5 years, bottle league titles. Buy a dog call win to celebrate failure = best young manager
 
Last edited by a moderator:
@aboveandbeyond

I hope you'll finally give Rice some credit. In case you missed it, he was the man of the match against Utd last evening. Another commendable display from him against Man U.
 
Amjid Javed said:
Same Sporting team that lost to the mighty "-Santa Clara" at weekend.

1 away away in Europe after numerous inept performance and Its a statement for rest of europe 🤦‍♂️
Click to expand...
Amjid Javed said:
The away games vs Atlanta and inter this season were very mediocre. So it's not just last season.

Like I said, huge difference playing against an open attacking side like sporting and other teams that can defend.

Also once knockout stages happen your playing teams over two legs. Most teams aren't going to play in that gun ho fashion like sporting.

Then we will also see if world class captain and top ten striker in world (according to you) will turn up, or dissapear when it matters as usual.

Seems a certain cheerleader having a weird effect on your footballing logic all of sudden.
Click to expand...

Sporting hadn't lost a game all season and were undefeated at home in over a year until Arsenal showed up. I'm sure you were aware of this because according to you, a few hours before the game, you said:

So if Arsenal get anything from tonight's game it will be a shock.

Sporting Also knocked Arsenal out of the Europa, a few seasons ago with Arteta in charge
Click to expand...

You obviously had zero expectation for Arsenal to pick up a draw let alone destroy them, so I'm not sure why you're now bringing up "Santa Clara"? We beat the same team that totally embarrassed City.

What I really want to focus on here is why I feel Arsenal are among the favourites to win the Champions League.

Arsenal are not the same team in Europe that we saw last season, where the team was struggling away from home in big atmospheres. But that's understandable for a relatively young team that hasn't played Champions League football together. A good number of players in that squad had never playing in this tournament before.

It is pertinent to mention:

Last season, Arsenal limped over the line against a bang average Porto side that finished 3rd in their league with 18 points less than the league winners, Sporting. It's bizarre for an Arsenal fan to not undermine the win against the Portuguese champions.

It's not just about one game. If we go by eye test, Arsenal seem to be more at ease. They don't look so intimidated now away from home in Europe.

A good friend of mine is doing his scouting courses and is very knowledgeable about the modern game. He's a Liverpool fan but at the same time a massive football nerd. He actually mentioned Arsenal looked much better in Europe and we both agree that Liverpool, Barcelona, Inter and Arsenal are the four favourites to win it.

In response to your criticism of Arsenal's displays against Atalanta and Inter. If you actually follow Italian football, it's very tough to play against them because they all play man-to-man marking systems which is way to different to what you find in the Premier League. If you're not used to playing man-to-man, it takes some serious getting used to. This is evident by the fact that even a team like City have found goals hard to come by. In recent years, they have played them twice. Beat them 1-0 in a CL final and more recently drew with them 0-0 at home earlier in the season. The fact that they could only score 1 goal over these 2 games sums up how tough it is to score against Inter and why there is no shame in drawing away to Atalanta.

If we cast our minds back to Arsenal's performance against Inter, I remember they showed a lot of confidence in possession but struggled to break down what was a defensive masterclass from Simone Inzaghi's side. Arsenal didn't badly. They missed Odegaard and Inter got a very soft penalty. Arsenal were unlucky to lose this game.

The bottom line is if you cannot see any difference between Arsenal in Europe this season and what we saw from them last season, then you're either being disingenuous or are blind to the reality.
 
topspin said:
Sporting hadn't lost a game all season and were undefeated at home in over a year until Arsenal showed up. I'm sure you were aware of this because according to you, a few hours before the game, you said:



You obviously had zero expectation for Arsenal to pick up a draw let alone destroy them, so I'm not sure why you're now bringing up "Santa Clara"? We beat the same team that totally embarrassed City.

What I really want to focus on here is why I feel Arsenal are among the favourites to win the Champions League.

Arsenal are not the same team in Europe that we saw last season, where the team was struggling away from home in big atmospheres. But that's understandable for a relatively young team that hasn't played Champions League football together. A good number of players in that squad had never playing in this tournament before.

It is pertinent to mention:

Last season, Arsenal limped over the line against a bang average Porto side that finished 3rd in their league with 18 points less than the league winners, Sporting. It's bizarre for an Arsenal fan to not undermine the win against the Portuguese champions.

It's not just about one game. If we go by eye test, Arsenal seem to be more at ease. They don't look so intimidated now away from home in Europe.

A good friend of mine is doing his scouting courses and is very knowledgeable about the modern game. He's a Liverpool fan but at the same time a massive football nerd. He actually mentioned Arsenal looked much better in Europe and we both agree that Liverpool, Barcelona, Inter and Arsenal are the four favourites to win it.

In response to your criticism of Arsenal's displays against Atalanta and Inter. If you actually follow Italian football, it's very tough to play against them because they all play man-to-man marking systems which is way to different to what you find in the Premier League. If you're not used to playing man-to-man, it takes some serious getting used to. This is evident by the fact that even a team like City have found goals hard to come by. In recent years, they have played them twice. Beat them 1-0 in a CL final and more recently drew with them 0-0 at home earlier in the season. The fact that they could only score 1 goal over these 2 games sums up how tough it is to score against Inter and why there is no shame in drawing away to Atalanta.

If we cast our minds back to Arsenal's performance against Inter, I remember they showed a lot of confidence in possession but struggled to break down what was a defensive masterclass from Simone Inzaghi's side. Arsenal didn't badly. They missed Odegaard and Inter got a very soft penalty. Arsenal were unlucky to lose this game.

The bottom line is if you cannot see any difference between Arsenal in Europe this season and what we saw from them last season, then you're either being disingenuous or are blind to the reality.
Click to expand...

Only person blind here is you, so once again let me burst you over hype as usual. Seems you've joined the bhangra squad with amount of premature excitement your peddaling out.

So based on 1 league stage game Arsenal are now proven favourites over Real Madrid and Man city, because you and super nerd scout agreed on it, what absolute grade A nonsense.

1st of the reason I didnt expect Arsenal to get anything out of the game was due to their trash away form away from home in the CL over a 12 month period (that's a good sample size to go over) and on top of that Arsenal's poor form in general going into the game.

In isolation is it a good result yes, but what does it have to do with knockout stage football next year? Nothing.

End of day league football is different to knockouts. If you are losing a league stage game, their is no 2nd leg to salvage a draw or a defeat.

Arsenal lost 1-0 inter, during that game they had to push for an equalising goal, otherwise they got no points. If Arsenal were 1-0 to inter in 1/4 finals, their isn't the same pressure to go gun ho trying to score an equalising goal as you can still salvage the tie in the 2nd leg. The fact you getting over excited by a league stage and make your favourite based on thar is hilarious.

Villa beat Bayern, so does that make them one of favourites as well? Because Bayern along with City, Real are usually seen as main 3 contenders.

Why are Monaco not favourites? They beat Barcelona. According to your logic being used they should Be.

Arsenal created next to nothing in the Porto, Bayern, Atlanta and inter games, teams that can actually defend. Yet according to you Arsenal are one of the favourites, because they have world class oddegard and havertz.

Arsensl record in knockout games in Europe under Arteta is shambolic, even in other knockout competitions is pathetic as well


Since winning FA cup, Arsensl have won 2 FA cup games. The league cup is on similar level shambolic.

In Europe getting knocked out by villareal, Olympiakos, sporting and Bayern.

But now because Arsensl won 1 away game in CL after a year, oh they are a changed team. All of Europe is trembling.

The fact you rolled out oddegard missing for 1 European game is embarrassing. What exactly did he do in all the other away European games nothing.

Knockout stages is played over two legs, which means you need to have some sort of decent away performances, otherwise your having to be amazing at home.

The fact your writing off Man city and real Madrid, based on current league stage performances? What relevance does that have to knockout games? Zero

Arsenal ain't winning the CL this season, il stake my PP membership on it that they ain't. If they do il retire from this site let's see if you can back up your so called confidence in similar manner.

Most of our players dissapear when it comes to European and domestic cup games, but not we are favourites over established winners 🤣.

We same nonsense last season, but bit Arsenal are 3rd favs behind Real and Man city, as they have 3rd best squad in Europe.. that was the bakwas roller out last season.

... but but pray for Bayern they don't have a chance. Where were world class oddegard and havertz against Bayern? Nowhere to be seen.

Il let this play out and let you get the reality check again this season.

All this over hype because we had 1 good league stage win and superherd scout did some amazing analysis
 
shaz619 said:
@Mamoon What’s the new forecast for Arteta’s imminent EPL title victory 🤔
Click to expand...
This was supposed to be Arsenal’s season. A fully fit Arsenal on a level playing field (referees not cheating) is the best team in the country. Therefore, I will back Arsenal to win the league next season.

This season might be a lost cause, but I hope my negative sentiment is disproved because Liverpool can still collapse no matter how much they are protected by the referees.

It was a farcical too see the referee deny Newcastle a chance to score a last second winner. If it was Liverpool making that counter, the referee would not have blown the whistle.

City cannot replace Rodri and although Chelsea look very good at the moment offensively, their lack of structure and inexperience will come back to haunt them at some point.

Therefore, Arsenal are still in pole position to capitalize if Liverpool hit a rut, but they will have to be perfect. Nonetheless, I will take second this season given the circumstances.
 
But but referees

But but VAR

But but injuries

No wonder this club falls short of winning stuff


Screenshot_20241206_094126_Chrome.jpg
 
But but man city and Chelsea will fall apart

But Arsenal are ahead of them
 
Anyone deluded enough to think Man city or Chelsea won't look to strengthen in January, super duper Arsenal are only team capable of catching Liverpool should lay off the drugs.

The last nail in the Arteta / trust the process coffin will be if "in the mud" Chelsea finish above Arsenal.

The arrogance of some in this fans thinking that it was their divine right to take advantage if man city slipped up and others didn't is another slap of reality
 
Last edited by a moderator:
topspin said:
Sporting hadn't lost a game all season and were undefeated at home in over a year until Arsenal showed up. I'm sure you were aware of this because according to you, a few hours before the game, you said:



You obviously had zero expectation for Arsenal to pick up a draw let alone destroy them, so I'm not sure why you're now bringing up "Santa Clara"? We beat the same team that totally embarrassed City.

What I really want to focus on here is why I feel Arsenal are among the favourites to win the Champions League.

Arsenal are not the same team in Europe that we saw last season, where the team was struggling away from home in big atmospheres. But that's understandable for a relatively young team that hasn't played Champions League football together. A good number of players in that squad had never playing in this tournament before.

It is pertinent to mention:

Last season, Arsenal limped over the line against a bang average Porto side that finished 3rd in their league with 18 points less than the league winners, Sporting. It's bizarre for an Arsenal fan to not undermine the win against the Portuguese champions.

It's not just about one game. If we go by eye test, Arsenal seem to be more at ease. They don't look so intimidated now away from home in Europe.

A good friend of mine is doing his scouting courses and is very knowledgeable about the modern game. He's a Liverpool fan but at the same time a massive football nerd. He actually mentioned Arsenal looked much better in Europe and we both agree that Liverpool, Barcelona, Inter and Arsenal are the four favourites to win it.

In response to your criticism of Arsenal's displays against Atalanta and Inter. If you actually follow Italian football, it's very tough to play against them because they all play man-to-man marking systems which is way to different to what you find in the Premier League. If you're not used to playing man-to-man, it takes some serious getting used to. This is evident by the fact that even a team like City have found goals hard to come by. In recent years, they have played them twice. Beat them 1-0 in a CL final and more recently drew with them 0-0 at home earlier in the season. The fact that they could only score 1 goal over these 2 games sums up how tough it is to score against Inter and why there is no shame in drawing away to Atalanta.

If we cast our minds back to Arsenal's performance against Inter, I remember they showed a lot of confidence in possession but struggled to break down what was a defensive masterclass from Simone Inzaghi's side. Arsenal didn't badly. They missed Odegaard and Inter got a very soft penalty. Arsenal were unlucky to lose this game.

The bottom line is if you cannot see any difference between Arsenal in Europe this season and what we saw from them last season, then you're either being disingenuous or are blind to the reality.
Click to expand...

It's bizarre for an Arsenal fan to undermine the win against the Portuguese champions*
 
topspin said:
It's bizarre for an Arsenal fan to undermine the win against the Portuguese champions*
Click to expand...

I said in isolation it's a good result. Yet based on 1 result

Just like your "havertz: is world class after scoring a few goals against bottom of the half of league trash.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
@topspin if your next point is going to be "Arsenal are in top 8 of the league stage" as logic that they are favourites

Then Dortmund who are also in top 8, and got the final last season have better body of work on Europe than Arsenal should be seen as favourites ahead of them.

So let me kill that argument before you and "super scout roll it out"
 
Amjid Javed said:
Bro learn to read.

I said in isolation it's a good result. Yet based on 1 result, you've borrowed a certain cheerleaders pom poms and acting like Arsenal are best team in Europe.

Just like your "havertz: is world class nonsense after scoring a few goals against bottom of the half of league trash.
Click to expand...

I did read your post. I was just my correcting what I wrote.

Firstly, I never said Havertz was world class. What I actually said was he’s a top 10 striker.

As for Arsenal in Europe, there’s no point discussing this further if you can’t acknowledge that the team did better than expected and actually look much better in Europe this season. Like I said you had zero hope of Arsenal getting a draw, let alone tearing apart Sporting on that night.

I have no problem if you disagree with their prospects of going all the way in the competition.

But if you think they haven’t improved significantly from last season in Europe, I don’t really know what to say.
 
topspin said:
@aboveandbeyond

I hope you'll finally give Rice some credit. In case you missed it, he was the man of the match against Utd last evening. Another commendable display from him against Man U.
Click to expand...
Yes. But it wasn't difficult as no pressure applied to Arsenal. Our game plan was to frustrate Arsenal and get a draw. I say, a very easy night for Arsenals defensive side of the game.
 
Mamoon said:
This was supposed to be Arsenal’s season. A fully fit Arsenal on a level playing field (referees not cheating) is the best team in the country. Therefore, I will back Arsenal to win the league next season.

This season might be a lost cause, but I hope my negative sentiment is disproved because Liverpool can still collapse no matter how much they are protected by the referees.

It was a farcical too see the referee deny Newcastle a chance to score a last second winner. If it was Liverpool making that counter, the referee would not have blown the whistle.

City cannot replace Rodri and although Chelsea look very good at the moment offensively, their lack of structure and inexperience will come back to haunt them at some point.

Therefore, Arsenal are still in pole position to capitalize if Liverpool hit a rut, but they will have to be perfect. Nonetheless, I will take second this season given the circumstances.
Click to expand...

Do you not think Arteta is evolving right infront of our eyes as the Spanish Pulis. Lol.
 
aboveandbeyond said:
Do you not think Arteta is evolving right infront of our eyes as the Spanish Pulis. Lol.
Click to expand...
That is nonsense.

He is showing that he is a versatile manager who can adapt in different ways. The so-called Spanish Pulis scored 91 goals in the league last season.

Arteta is not a one trick pony and this what makes a special manager.
 
topspin said:
I did read your post. I was just my correcting what I wrote.

Firstly, I never said Havertz was world class. What I actually said was he’s a top 10 striker.

As for Arsenal in Europe, there’s no point discussing this further if you can’t acknowledge that the team did better than expected and actually look much better in Europe this season. Like I said you had zero hope of Arsenal getting a draw, let alone tearing apart Sporting on that night.

I have no problem if you disagree with their prospects of going all the way in the competition.

But if you think they haven’t improved significantly from last season in Europe, I don’t really know what to say.
Click to expand...
Where have Arsenal improved in Europe?

Your making your whole judgement on one game.

Arsenal were poor in Atalanta, inter games, even the shakhtar game at home was average at best.

So no overall I don't see a huge improvement, ultimately it's how the team performs in knockout stages which will dictate improvement or learning from last seasons mistakes.

League football and two legged knockouts are played in different ways, teams approach the different formats as well
 
More like a failing donkey 🫏

But but he will win 2 PL in next 3,4,5,6 years 🤡

But but he's managing Arsenal greatest period in clubs history 🤡

Screenshot_20241206_173852_Chrome.jpg
 
Arteta wants Arsenal to be 'kings of everything'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he wants his side to be "kings of everything" after the Gunners were heavily praised for their strength at set-pieces this week.

Arsenal scored two goals from corners in a 2-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday.

Those strikes took Arsenal's tally of goals from corners this season to 22 - five more than any other side in Europe's top five leagues.

After the match, former Manchester United and Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov labelled Arsenal the "new Stoke City" - a side who excelled at set-pieces during a 10-year spell in the Premier League from 2008 to 2018.

Speaking on Friday Arteta said he took Berbatov's words as a "big compliment", but urged his side to dominate all aspects of football.

"We want to be the kings of everything," he said.

"On set pieces, the best in the world; on high press, the best in the world; attacking in open spaces, the best in the world. Best atmosphere and stadium - the best at everything.

"Before it was we didn't score enough, we didn't challenge, we didn't win big games for 20 years. We want to be the best at everything."

Arsenal are on a run of four consecutive victories and are seven points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

They travel to Fulham on Sunday and have defenders Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori back fit after missing Wednesday's victory.


BBC
 
Fulham winning all 50:50 challenges here, this 1st half as been as poor as the game vs Fulham last season

Huge improvement needed here
 
Interesting tactics from a both teams . Fulham sitting back after going 1-0 up but have no control in the middle of the park . The counter is on v Arsenal but not enough go forward & lacking quality balls . The one that got through was poorly controlled .

Arsenals best chances fell to Rice , not sure where Havertz has been all first half , looks to have flew off in the storm .

Arsenal still win this but another goal by the home team & points will be dropped for sure .
 
KingKhanWC said:
Interesting tactics from a both teams . Fulham sitting back after going 1-0 up but have no control in the middle of the park . The counter is on v Arsenal but not enough go forward & lacking quality balls . The one that got through was poorly controlled .

Arsenals best chances fell to Rice , not sure where Havertz has been all first half , looks to have flew off in the storm .

Arsenal still win this but another goal by the home team & points will be dropped for sure .
Click to expand...
Marco silva teams are always set up in compact manner and have good technicians in midfield, they also know that they can just bypass midfield and play long balls into area vacated by Timber. Jimenez and iwobi getting to much space on that side
 
Amjid Javed said:
Marco silva teams are always set up in compact manner and have good technicians in midfield, they also know that they can just bypass midfield and play long balls into area vacated by Timber. Jimenez and iwobi getting to much space on that side
Click to expand...

Silva has certainly outthought Arteta so far . Those two you mentioned are very dangerous, iwobi in red hot form .

Odegaard isn’t given much space , Arteta needs to change his tactics & bring him more into this match , quickly
 
KingKhanWC said:
Fortunate goal but much needed .

They have to go on and win it from here now
Click to expand...

Where Spanish Pulis lacks tactically, he Makes up for it when it comes to dead balls. The Gooners are implementing what they Been working on the training Ground very well when it comes to Corners. Remind me of Stoke City.
 
aboveandbeyond said:
Where Spanish Pulis lacks tactically, he Makes up for it when it comes to dead balls. The Gooners are implementing what they Been working on the training Ground very well when it comes to Corners. Remind me of Stoke City.
Click to expand...

If your team wins , it’s fine but yes a pretty boring team to watch. A lot of teams are good at set pieces but it’s never been enough to win titles. Maybe a first , playing like stoke with stoke weather. Peter crouch would fit right into this team
 
Jesus is rubbish , not even going for the ball to score.

Muniz on , he’s a danger.

Oregaard off , Fulham must keep the ball better , could nick this .

Both teams can win this
 
Nwaneri about to come on, hopefully can make the different
 
KingKhanWC said:
Jesus is rubbish , not even going for the ball to score.

Muniz on , he’s a danger.

Oregaard off , Fulham must keep the ball better , could nick this .

Both teams can win this
Click to expand...
Jesus has been awful for a while.

He's been even worse than lacazette who he essentially replaced, when he was signed
 
Fulham are very poor , can’t string 2 passes together in the middle .

You can’t allow a team to keep coming at you esp at home
 
Congratulations @Mamoon

Another Bhangra night now you’ve closed the gap to 6 points .

Michael Arteta & his set piece kings keep marching on for the title .

It’s in the baaaaaag ?
 
Full time 1-1

2 points dropped

No creativity in open play, the less said about the world class statue upfront.
 
Jesus has to be moved on and Martinelli has not kicked on at all, if anything he's regressed... I think he lacks IQ.

Once we scored our first, Traussard should have stayed on... he was playing much better in the second half

In a 100m race it would be a toss of the coin that decides who would win between Kiwor and Holding
 
Frustrating game. They didn't do anything. We created enough to win tbh

Low blocks against us are becoming regular. Thank god for set pieces.

Very annoyed. It is what it is. Fulham again... Couldn't make it up.

Partey should have scored. Mattinelli doesn't know basic football. And kiwior getting wrong footed by a long pass just like against Liverpool.

Sigh... Momentum broken.
 
IMMY69 said:
Jesus has to be moved on and Martinelli has not kicked on at all, if anything he's regressed... I think he lacks IQ.

Once we scored our first, Traussard should have stayed on... he was playing much better in the second half

In a 100m race it would be a toss of the coin that decides who would win between Kiwor and Holding
Click to expand...
No mentioned of the highest player at the club aka World class statue?

Apart from saka all our other attackers are not the level you need to win a title.
 
MK7Z said:
Frustrating game. They didn't do anything. We created enough to win tbh

Low blocks against us are becoming regular. Thank god for set pieces.

Very annoyed. It is what it is. Fulham again... Couldn't make it up.

Partey should have scored. Mattinelli doesn't know basic football. And kiwior getting wrong footed by a long pass just like against Liverpool.

Sigh... Momentum broken.
Click to expand...
Fulham exposed the space in between kiwor and timber numerous times, other teams will look to do the same. If iwobi had a better 1st touch he could have actually done more damage in 1st half.

Out of the 3 away derby's (Fulham, Palace, brentford) I had a feeling we would drop points in one of the 3 games due to intensity of London derbies.

I think we will beat Palace, but Brentford away against a well organised team will be difficult.

I expect haverz and the other flat track bullies to turn up as usual vs everton and Ipswich
 
KingKhanWC said:
Liverpool will not maintain the points to game ratio so a long way to go .

But if other teams don’t put pressure by dropping points , it make things a lot easier .

Arteta is struggling to find goal scoring solutions . Striker is a must in January
Click to expand...

Well. With the Gooners current style of play, I'd say Dutchman Weghorst ( Carthorse) would be a perfect fit 😆
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

MenInG
The English Premier League Season (2024/25)
6 7 8
Replies
584
Views
43K
BouncerGuy
BouncerGuy
FearlessRoar
Tottenham Hotspur FC | 2024/25 Season
Replies
29
Views
828
BouncerGuy
BouncerGuy
Amjid Javed
The FA Cup - 2024/25 season
Replies
10
Views
160
Cricket Warrior
C
Amjid Javed
Arsenal FC | 2023/24 Season
57 58 59
Replies
5K
Views
86K
Mamoon
Mamoon
Firebat
Manchester United | 2023/24 Season
3 4 5
Replies
333
Views
8K
Cricket Warrior
C
Back
Top