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Partey at RB is really hurting us in the sense he is our best midfielder this season.

If anything I would have took off Jorginho for Tierney and switched Timber to RB and moved Partey into Midfield.

Trossard had a poor 1st half but got hooked after he was playing well. Our starting LW are poor.

I don't think Raya made any saves.
 
Partey at RB is really hurting us in the sense he is our best midfielder this season.

If anything I would have took off Jorginho for Tierney and switched Timber to RB and moved Partey into Midfield.

Trossard had a poor 1st half but got hooked after he was playing well. Our starting LW are poor.

I don't think Raya made any saves.
Arteta does this all time, 1 injury and he re-jigs the whole side. He's done that numerous times in last 5 years.

It's computer game management, try stupid stuff out. As he knows their is no consequence if he fails. Switch computer off and press restart

The usual late subs were annoying as well.

End of season, time to move on
 
Arteta does this all time, 1 injury and he re-jigs the whole side. He's done that numerous times in last 5 years.

It's computer game management, try stupid stuff out. As he knows their is no consequence if he fails. Switch computer off and press restart

The usual late subs were annoying as well.

End of season, time to move on
Lol. You never know what the season will bring.

A glimmer of hope is still hope.
 
Problem with team at moment is, that of your playing low blocks or mid blocks and your looking to keep teams penned in and recycle ball etc. It means you as a team have to play a high line and essentially have defenders go in 1 vs 1 positions, players like kiwor and other back up players can't do that, so teams will resort to expose gaps with route 1 stuff. Also partey at RB doesn't work, one game vs liverpool doesn't change that fact.
 
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 ?
Has anyone filed a missing person report?

If Chelsea finish above Arsenal, that will be humiliation for Arteta cheerleader
 
Has anyone filed a missing person report?

If Chelsea finish above Arsenal, that will be humiliation for Arteta cheerleader
Slot and Marescha finishing above Arsenal would be a real dagger to the "process"
There is still time. Chelsea have an expensively built squad so that has to be taken into context.

All the same though. This season is pivotal for the Arteta's tenure. As I think if the above happens the tide will turn.
 
I didn’t watch the match because I was traveling. I watched the highlights only, but a point at Fulham is not a bad result. There is still plenty to play for with games coming thick & fast, and a lot can change between now and February.

I’m not surprised to see Martinelli’s positioning in the build up to the offside goal. He is one of the dumbest footballers I have ever seen. That cross was superb though, but he can only execute it once in 10 attempts.

Partey’s heading is also a concern. He has fluffed two chances from point blank range under no pressure from the defenders.
 
Slot and Marescha finishing above Arsenal would be a real dagger to the "process"
There is still time. Chelsea have an expensively built squad so that has to be taken into context.

All the same though. This season is pivotal for the Arteta's tenure. As I think if the above happens the tide will turn.
Yeah Chelsea have spent a lot of money, but they were going to stay in the mud forever. Just like Arsenal 2 seasons ago, they are performing better than any expected. The difference is that Chelsea, if they need to or have to spend big to go up a level, they will show the ambition to do so.

At start of season Arsenal as a club / fan base thought it was just Man city they were up against and if they slip, they would take advantage. Other clubs were always going to improve eventually.

The excuses of finish 2nd behind City, world class Pep, they are 115 charge cheats etc.. was just a comfort blanket to justify failure.

Now that Liverpool have done well so far, the excuse is "slot inherited a better squad", same with Chelsea.

The fairy tale story of Arteta taking Arsenal from relegation zone in league 2 to PL title, like so many like to make is now in tatters.

I can't see the kronkes moving manager on, aslong as they get top 4 and pockets filled, that's all they care about. Most of fan base won't go against that.
 
As usual no calling out the manager for tactical incompetence

No calling out of "world class havertz"

But but Arsenal don't need a striker

But but oddegard is world class and would take Musiala place

World class zero ball knowledge as usual
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I didn’t watch the match because I was traveling. I watched the highlights only, but a point at Fulham is not a bad result. There is still plenty to play for with games coming thick & fast, and a lot can change between now and February.

I’m not surprised to see Martinelli’s positioning in the build up to the offside goal. He is one of the dumbest footballers I have ever seen. That cross was superb though, but he can only execute it once in 10 attempts.

Partey’s heading is also a concern. He has fluffed two chances from point blank range under no pressure from the defenders.
It may not be a bad point as you say - time will tell but to be honest in the current context its a negative result. We should have won that game. We are the better side etc.

This'll be Martinelli's last season. His progression is non-existent.
Problem is Trossard is a mixed bag to when he starts games. Raheem Sterling cant be much worse than these 2. Not sure why he does not start on the right wing. Might as well try

Partey missed sitters but overall probably up there as Arsenals POTS so far.
 
Yeah Chelsea have spent a lot of money, but they were going to stay in the mud forever. Just like Arsenal 2 seasons ago, they are performing better than any expected. The difference is that Chelsea, if they need to or have to spend big to go up a level, they will show the ambition to do so.

At start of season Arsenal as a club / fan base thought it was just Man city they were up against and if they slip, they would take advantage. Other clubs were always going to improve eventually.

The excuses of finish 2nd behind City, world class Pep, they are 115 charge cheats etc.. was just a comfort blanket to justify failure.

Now that Liverpool have done well so far, the excuse is "slot inherited a better squad", same with Chelsea.

The fairy tale story of Arteta taking Arsenal from relegation zone in league 2 to PL title, like so many like to make is now in tatters.

I can't see the kronkes moving manager on, aslong as they get top 4 and pockets filled, that's all they care about. Most of fan base won't go against that.
Failure to win the league is failure regardless of the excuses. Just gotta hope we get some sort of Cup run going. Wouldn't make up for it but some of these players need the that trophy lift or they will find it elsewhere.
 
I didn’t watch the match because I was traveling. I watched the highlights only, but a point at Fulham is not a bad result. There is still plenty to play for with games coming thick & fast, and a lot can change between now and February.

I’m not surprised to see Martinelli’s positioning in the build up to the offside goal. He is one of the dumbest footballers I have ever seen. That cross was superb though, but he can only execute it once in 10 attempts.

Partey’s heading is also a concern. He has fluffed two chances from point blank range under no pressure from the defenders.
Havertz also missed a sitter. Lucky for him Saliba was there and just onside. I would expect my striker to bury that.
 
As usual no calling out the manager for tactical incompetence

No calling out of "world class havertz"

But but Arsenal don't need a striker

But but oddegard is world class and would take Musiala place

World class zero ball knowledge as usual
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How can I call the manager out when I didn’t watch the match and only viewed 2 min highlights on the YouTube channel? 🤡

My only takeaway from this match is Martinelli’s offside and Partey’s miss. Other than this, I don’t put stock in your match analysis because we all know you have no idea what you talk about and are only interested in peddling your rubbish agenda.
 
Failure to win the league is failure regardless of the excuses. Just gotta hope we get some sort of Cup run going. Wouldn't make up for it but some of these players need the that trophy lift or they will find it elsewhere.
There are no excuses not to beat C Palace in 1/4 of the league cup. Then a 2 leg semi final in Jan and Feb (the 2 legs to me are always stupid, should be one game)

But if we get through could be a scenario of Newcastle, Liverpool, spurs or united in semis, so would have to put a strong side out.

In reality that is Arsenal best hope of a trophy, we are Not winning the CL.

FA cup tie vs united in a jam packed January won't be easy either
 
Havertz also missed a sitter. Lucky for him Saliba was there and just onside. I would expect my striker to bury that.
Yep that was horrendous miss and saliba bailed him out. But because havertz touched the ball the missed sitter is a so called "assist" 🤣🤦‍♂️
 
Conviently the Internet connect where you were hiding limited you to 2 minute highlights 🤣🤦‍♂️ how Convient, as soon as Arsenal drop points you do a Arsene wenger, I didn't see it act 🤦‍♂️

No agenda to pedal here, Marco silva tactically out thought Arteta for 3rd game in a row.

Arteta Pulis exposed again on Sunday

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Tierney (manager doesn't want)
Zinchenko (useless)
Tomiyasu (can't stay fit)
Kiwor (not good enough)
Jorginho (not good enough)
Merino (not good enough)

Trossard (not good to start)
Martinelli (has to improve)
Havertz (not good enough)
Jesus (not good enough)
Sterling (send back to Chelsea)

All these players are simply not the standard to win you PL or CL

1 - who is going to buy these failed players on high wages?
2 - Are the kronkes going to invest to replace these players?
3 - Do you trust this manager to recruit well?
4 - does this squad have winning mentality?
5 - what has this manager shown to get over the line against best managers?

As much as fans want to be "postive" it's time to actual be realistic and honest for once
 
So Arsenal have a defensive injury crisis

Shock horror Not!

This is what happens when you buy injury prone defenders

But supposedly Arteta and Edu do 100 hours of research on players before signing them
 
Decent 1st half from Arsenal

Good goal from saka

Jesus showing why he's not good enough missing 2 chances.

2nd half's been very disjointed

60 minutes gone
 
Arsenal 3-0 up

A win vs Zagreb in next home game should secure top 8 finish, avoid having to play extra round in feb
 
Awful 1st half, like watching paint Dr
Martinelli and Merino need to come off.

How Merino gets game time ahead of Nwaneri is Pathetic
 
I hope after this game, all this Odegaard disrespect will finally stop.

Yes, I had my concerns with him prior to this year but since Jan 2024, he's entered his prime and has turned into a world class CAM. He would walk into any team.
👀👀

World class ghost

Let us know which teams he's walking into, that can carry passengers
 
Arsenal dropped points in 10 games last season (drawn 5, lost 5)

This season already dropped points in 8 games (drawn 6, lost 2)
 
Huge opportunity while Liverpool dropped points at Anfield .

Were Arsenal unlucky or poor performance?
Awful performance, zero creativity in midfield.

Arteta forcing merino into starting 11, just like he did havertz last season.

This is on the manager.

2 highest paid players at club havertz and Jesus absolutely useless

To the 🤡 who said oddegard would get into bayern team ahead of Musiala 🤦‍♂️
 
Poor performance.

The fact Liverpool looked more threatening and scored 2 goals against a better side with 10 men for the majority tells you everything you need to know about this title race.
 
Awful performance, zero creativity in midfield.

Arteta forcing merino into starting 11, just like he did havertz last season.

This is on the manager.

2 highest paid players at club havertz and Jesus absolutely useless

To the 🤡 who said oddegard would get into bayern team ahead of Musiala 🤦‍♂️
Partey should start. Best MF this season. Arteta sharpening the rod for his own back
 
Awful performance, zero creativity in midfield.

Arteta forcing merino into starting 11, just like he did havertz last season.

This is on the manager.

2 highest paid players at club havertz and Jesus absolutely useless

To the 🤡 who said oddegard would get into bayern team ahead of Musiala 🤦‍♂️

Utd scored 4 v Everton .

Everyone knew Arsenal have a solid defensive unit , very good midfield but lack goalscorers up front.

Apart from Michael Arteta

I assume some fans are looking & will blame the ref or injuries … @Mamoon
 
Partey should start. Best MF this season. Arteta sharpening the rod for his own back
Partey not starting
Moving timber, when he was good in 1st half
Nwaneri still getting little game time

Enough is enough now. This managers ego and shoe horning favourites has created this mess

The Palace cup game now is huge, as its Arsenal only chance of a trophy this season
 
Utd scored 4 v Everton .

Everyone knew Arsenal have a solid defensive unit , very good midfield but lack goalscorers up front.

Apart from Michael Arteta

I assume some fans are looking & will blame the ref or injuries … @Mamoon
🤡 is probably "travelling" again and will watch 2 minute highlights later
 
Partey not starting
Moving timber, when he was good in 1st half
Nwaneri still getting little game time

Enough is enough now. This managers ego and shoe horning favourites has created this mess

The Palace cup game now is huge, as its Arsenal only chance of a trophy this season

Plenty of Games bro. Liverfools will start their traditional bottling after new year, hang on!
 
Plenty of Games bro. Liverfools will start their traditional bottling after new year, hang on!

2 draws in a row but still 6 points ahead with game in hand .

It’s beyond Arsenal & Mamoon praying for Liverpool dropped points , it’s now praying Arteta reads a football manager comic .
 
Poor performance.

The fact Liverpool looked more threatening and scored 2 goals against a better side with 10 men for the majority tells you everything you need to know about this title race.
Liverpool played to win with 10 men.

We play to get a point, sadly the mindset at this club won't change.

I remember 01/02 when we won title and won numerous games with 10 men.

Arteta sets up in league with not to lose, win is a bonus. Rafa benetiz did this at Liverpool
 
Oh Mikel. Apparently taking Odegaard off so early was a tactical decision.

Mikel had a shocker today. Time is ticking
 
Partey not starting
Moving timber, when he was good in 1st half
Nwaneri still getting little game time

Enough is enough now. This managers ego and shoe horning favourites has created this mess

The Palace cup game now is huge, as its Arsenal only chance of a trophy this season
Honestly mate. I couldn't care less about the Carabao cup. Not because I look down on it. That's besides the point.

The reason is if we in the Carabao Cup it will be deemed some sort of success and paper over the cracks
 
Oh Mikel. Apparently taking Odegaard off so early was a tactical decision.

Mikel had a shocker today. Time is ticking

There is a huge number of games where Arteta has taken oddegard off when Arsenal have been behind or drawing.

I've said this before oddegard is just a poster boy captain, he's not elite level. He's a good player, nothing more then that.

Do the team play better when he's in team? Yes, but at sametime he's goes missing when going gets tough.

The less said about Arteta's lack of tactical nous the better
 
Honestly mate. I couldn't care less about the Carabao cup. Not because I look down on it. That's besides the point.

The reason is if we in the Carabao Cup it will be deemed some sort of success and paper over the cracks
Arsenal have to win PL or CL for season to be success, that ain't happening.

From a fans point if view if we got to league cup final, it's chances for fans to go to a final after 5 years.

It wouldn't salvage a season, but right it's only chance this team has to get a winning mentality
 
Oh Mikel. Apparently taking Odegaard off so early was a tactical decision.

Mikel had a shocker today. Time is ticking
I found the video and the stat.

Including today it's 22nd time oddegard has been taken off when Arsenal were drawing or losing a game.

This isn't "slander" but its time people stopped over hyping a player to a level he's not at
 
Arsenal have to win PL or CL for season to be success, that ain't happening.

From a fans point if view if we got to league cup final, it's chances for fans to go to a final after 5 years.

It wouldn't salvage a season, but right it's only chance this team has to get a winning mentality
Ye I get that. I just know what our fans are like with this sorta stuff.
 
Whilst Arsenal collectively have scored loads of goals in two seasons previous.

It's now apartent that only saka is performing to high quality level he's at.

Martinelli, oddegard, Jesus, havert, trossard, pretty much performer above their normal level last season. The return to the average level these players are at has now come
 
Ye I get that. I just know what our fans are like with this sorta stuff.
Yeah I get what you mean bro. If we won league cup. It would be used as excuses to persist with these players and manager.

On that point it's a double edged sword

Fans need to call out stuff more
 
When you coming out of hiding, feel free to address your delusion 🤦‍♂️🤡

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I didn’t watch the match, so cannot comment on it. It is disappointing to drop points at home to Everton but Liverpool also dropped points at home so no damage done.

It is also good to see that some people still can’t get Odegaard’s name right.
 
🤣🤣 when Arsenal drop points suddenly the Arteta cheerleader isn't watching the games. How convenient, you fair weather plastic part-time cheerleader.

Your delusional bhangra over World class Arteta, oddegard and havertz exposed 🤡🤡
 
So Arsenal aren't going to be busy in January, shock horror

Arteta happily signed new contract and called these owners great.

Get top 4, keep your job

One delusional 🤡 will keep thinking otherwise
 
I've been out for the eve. But just thought to myself. We just drew to Everton at home.

I always say we should win all our home games.

Drawing against Everton at home is criminal if you see what any decent team has been doing to them this season.

I called it gross neglect when we didn't sign a striker. It's exactly that and we are now paying for it.

Martinelli deserves a special mention. He was up against a 60 year Ashley Young and did nothing. How pathetic.

I was speaking to an Arsenal fan in the gym this morning and I was like shud be comfortable afternoon but we won't score from a set piece today against A Sean Dyche team. How wrong was I.

3 players who are not good enough started that game. Havertz, Merino and Martinelli.

Mikel is an oddball sometimes. The whole time Odegaard was injured he used Nwaneri sparingly. But today gives him the longest he has for " tactical reasons" and subs off Odegaard.

Why didn't you use him when odegaard was injured.

Then brings Partey on at RB.

At this rate why not try Sterling on the left. Trossard and Martinelli have had plenty of chances.

This is not me giving up on whatever the season brings but the issues are there for everyone to see.

The race isnt over as Points will be be dropped issue is we are not playing at a level to capitalise.
 
I've been out for the eve. But just thought to myself. We just drew to Everton at home.

I always say we should win all our home games.

Drawing against Everton at home is criminal if you see what any decent team has been doing to them this season.

I called it gross neglect when we didn't sign a striker. It's exactly that and we are now paying for it.

Martinelli deserves a special mention. He was up against a 60 year Ashley Young and did nothing. How pathetic.

I was speaking to an Arsenal fan in the gym this morning and I was like shud be comfortable afternoon but we won't score from a set piece today against A Sean Dyche team. How wrong was I.

3 players who are not good enough started that game. Havertz, Merino and Martinelli.

Mikel is an oddball sometimes. The whole time Odegaard was injured he used Nwaneri sparingly. But today gives him the longest he has for " tactical reasons" and subs off Odegaard.

Why didn't you use him when odegaard was injured.

Then brings Partey on at RB.

At this rate why not try Sterling on the left. Trossard and Martinelli have had plenty of chances.

This is not me giving up on whatever the season brings but the issues are there for everyone to see.

The race isnt over as Points will be be dropped issue is we are not playing at a level to capitalise.

2nd week in row low block and manager looking clueless. Seems to be no plan B if oddegard or saka don't play well.

No new striker - that's on manager for blind faith in havertz, his end of season form was an anomaly and he's just a FTB.

Martinelli or trossard both as bad as each other, but Arteta keeps rotating thinking it's going to change 🤦‍♂️, neither is good enough to start

Why get sterling on loan, say you only needed 10 mins to convince him to join then not use him. Again neglect

Merino - I said before he joined he was mediocre. But people wouldn't listen, his mediocre passing stats should have been warning enough.

Not using Nwaneri is just managers poor inability to manage squad in adversity. Something which has been poor in every season.

The clueless subs today were just icing on cake for incompetent management.

Arteta has reached his ceiling at this club, he's signed a huge contract, he's happy to act as a shield like wenger did for these owners.

I said this would happen long time ago.

By time kronkes do get rid of Arteta, club will be back in another mess, which he supposedly fixed.
 
Arsenal 0-1 Palace

Pathetic defending by kiwor as usual

If we lose tonight I bet excuses that league cup don't matter will be rolled out.

Only big trophies like community shield matter to Arteta.
 
Something I've noticed about Mikel
We'll win the ball back in defense and be ready to pounce and he'll give the calm down signal. The players then slow it down and go back to positions.

Frustrating to watch. Screw the control and all that rubbish and try to score a flipping goal man.
 
Something I've noticed about Mikel
We'll win the ball back in defense and be ready to pounce and he'll give the calm down signal. The players then slow it down and go back to positions.

Frustrating to watch. Screw the control and all that rubbish and try to score a flipping goal man.
Yep everyone is mentioning that, the recycling of the ball, take no risk and don't lose it or risk being countered.

It's just copying what Pep does, he does similar things with his wingers and it's just makes them ineffective.

Someone I was talking also said you see havertz or Jesus make a run and oddegard (not today as hes not on pitch yet) or some other midfielder keep hold of ball to long and chance to penetrate goes.

The football is trash, people are spending huge amounts of money to watch this burnley / stoke style football. Arteta practically is wanting to coregraph the play as though is a west end play or pantomime. Enough is enough, regardless of how 2nd half goes this guy has to go. Only way he will is if fans start being honest with the 💩 they are watching
 
Jesus scores for 1st time in donkeys years, a guy who misses easy chances, then scores a wonder goal. One of most frustrating players ever.

No consistency really.
 
Jesus scores again, he's offside

But no VAR 🤣

Looks like no new striker in January, this will be our "new striker" aka internal solution
 
League cup winner can’t even get into the Community Shield over the team that finished 2nd, that is how pointless this competition is. I couldn’t be bothered if Arsenal win it or not.

In terms of importance:

Premier League winners > Premier League runners up > UCL qualification > FA Cup winner > Community Shield winner > League Cup winner
 
Oh I bet certain cheerleader will be watching entire game instead of 2 minute highlights
Watched the whole match, brilliant by Odegaard. Once again proving why he is one of the best playmakers in the world and exposing your zero ball knowledge.
 
League cup winner can’t even get into the Community Shield over the team that finished 2nd, that is how pointless this competition is. I couldn’t be bothered if Arsenal win it or not.

In terms of importance:

Premier League winners > Premier League runners up > UCL qualification > FA Cup winner > Community Shield winner > League Cup winner

Shield winner over League cup?

You definitely are deluded, or have a bad habit of spouting rubbish in your sleep!
 
🤣🤣 what a shock, you weren't travelling or working.. or some other ******** excuses when Arsenal don't win.. usual fairweather 🤡 turns up when Arsenal win..

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Shield winner over League cup?

You definitely are deluded, or have a bad habit of spouting rubbish in your sleep!
Winning the league cup doesn’t even make you eligible to play in the shield, so please explain to why it is preferable to win the league cup.

FA needs to learn from other leagues. The Premier League clubs should not playing in the league cup - it should be for Championship and below clubs, their opportunity to win silverware.

Like the other leagues, you need just one domestic cup plus the super cup, which is the shield equivalent.

So I don’t acknowledge the league cup as a serious competition and will value the shield which I believe should be renamed as the English super cup and recognized and valued as a legitimate trophy.
 
Shield winner over League cup?

You definitely are deluded, or have a bad habit of spouting rubbish in your sleep!
Of Arsenal win the league this begarait will start saying..

Oh even in Artetas worse season he still won a trophy..

Everyone knows what this flip flop merchant is like ..
 
Jesus 1st goal in a year

Nketitah 1st goal in 29 games

Arteta cheerleader 1st time he's watch a full game after been busy hiding behind a rock for last few weeks
 
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