Arsenal FC | 2025/26 Season

[Amjid Javed]

AUGUST
Sun 17 Manchester United (A)
Sat 23 Leeds United (H)
Sat 30 Liverpool (A)

SEPTEMBER
Sat 13 Nottingham Forest (H)
Sat 20 Manchester City (H)
Sat 27 Newcastle United (A)

OCTOBER
Sat 4 West Ham United (H)
Sat 18 Fulham (A)
Sat 25 Crystal Palace (H)

NOVEMBER
Sat 1 Burnley (A)
Sat 8 Sunderland (A)
Sat 22 Tottenham Hotspur (H)
Sat 29 Chelsea (A)

DECEMBER
Wed 3 Brentford (H)
Sat 6 Aston Villa (A)
Sat 13 Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)
Sat 20 Everton (A)
Sat 27 Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
Tue 30 Aston Villa (H)

JANUARY
Sat 3 Bournemouth (A)
Wed 7 Liverpool (H)
Sat 17 Nottingham Forest (A)
Sat 24 Manchester United (H)
Sat 31 Leeds United (A)

FEBRUARY
Feb 7 Sunderland (H)
Wed 11 Brentford (A)
Sat 21 Tottenham Hotspur (A)
Sat 28 Chelsea (H)

MARCH
Wed 4 Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
Sat 14 Everton (H)
Sat 21 Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)

APRIL
Sat 11 Bournemouth (H)
Sat 18 Manchester City (A)
Sat 25 Newcastle United (H)

MAY
Sat 2 Fulham (H)
Sat 9 West Ham United (A)
Sun 17 Burnley (H)
Sun 24 Crystal Palace (A)

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Tough first 6 games for Arsenal

 

[Amjid Javed]

With tough start to season, the need for new signings and them settling earlier is even more apparent now

 

[KingKhanWC]

With tough start to season, the need for new signings and them settling earlier is even more apparent now

It could be all over for Arsenal by the end of Sept.

On a serious note, Arsenal need to complete their signings asap and have a strong pre season, starting slow is not an option.

Areta is under huge pressure to deliver this season, either PL or CL. Can he do it?

 

[Amjid Javed]

It could be all over for Arsenal by the end of Sept.

On a serious note, Arsenal need to complete their signings asap and have a strong pre season, starting slow is not an option.

Areta is under huge pressure to deliver this season, either PL or CL. Can he do it?

Arsenal had a similar tough start last season and won 4 and drew 1 out of first 5 games.

It was in the games outside of the traditional top 6 where they didn't do well

Aslong as Arteta gets CL football from kronkes they are happy.

City and Liverpool have shown intent in transfer window already, Arsenal are on usual go slow

 

[KingKhanWC]

Arsenal had a similar tough start last season and won 4 and drew 1 out of first 5 games.

It was in the games outside of the traditional top 6 where they didn't do well

Aslong as Arteta gets CL football from kronkes they are happy.

City and Liverpool have shown intent in transfer window already, Arsenal are on usual go slow

The 3 away fixtures look tough but you should win the home fixtures , barring City.

It does depend on the striker you buy and if Arteta changes his style of play

 

[Amjid Javed]

The 3 away fixtures look tough but you should win the home fixtures , barring City.

It does depend on the striker you buy and if Arteta changes his style of play

Arsenal are more than capable of being city at home. The away games are tough espcially as Anfield and St James Park are two of toughest away games in any recent season.

 

[MK7Z]

Posted this in last seasons thread

What's happening folks. Long time . Got back a week ago and finally found my bearings.

Caught up briefly with transfer news. Liverpool smashing it with Wirtz. Unlike Liverpool to get a massive target but well done.

Man City rebuilding well to.

Meanwhile Arsenal have somehow weakened their squad with the loss of Jorginho and Partey looking like he's offski.

Nothing changes. Kroenke Out always

 

[Amjid Javed]

Posted this in last seasons thread

What's happening folks. Long time . Got back a week ago and finally found my bearings.

Caught up briefly with transfer news. Liverpool smashing it with Wirtz. Unlike Liverpool to get a massive target but well done.

Man City rebuilding well to.

Meanwhile Arsenal have somehow weakened their squad with the loss of Jorginho and Partey looking like he's offski.

Nothing changes. Kroenke Out always

Welcome back brother.

So we needed to strengthen our attack with a striker and left sided attacker.

As off right now our midfield options are weaker then last season.

The signing of zubemendi is a good interms of he's a good number 6, breaks up play well and is fairly good passer of the ball.

The problem with the last 2 seasons in the 1st half of each of those seasons was the midfield.

2 seasons ago using havertz in midfield didn't work and by time it was address after 20 games, Arsenal were playing catch up.

Last season oddegard injury, and reverting to mediocre settings, Merino injured and then being poor in midfield meant an equally poor and slow start to season.

Now with Jorginho and partey gone, reality is zubemendi is going to have to hit the ground running from game 1 if he plays. If for example we say zubemendi, Odegaard and rice is Arsenal 1st choice midfield then the 1st two name player need to step it up because Rice can't carry burden on its own.

Essentially our two other midfield options are havertz and Merino who have been failures in the midfield area, a few gud games as make shift strikers doesn't change the fact they were awful in midfield.

I understand the Arteta wants abit more power and strength in the team, but trying to then play a possession based game with such players doesn't work.

Also the lack of creativity in midfield sticks out like a sore thumb. So if a striker or winger come In, where is the service.

City and Liverpool identified their weak areas, rebuild, refresh Areas straight away and have been proactive.

Liverpool know they can't put all the burden on salah, with trent gone some creativity is lost. They also know nunez is trash, chiesa not good enough, so they have brought in wirtz to solve the creativity issue. Then are looking at a striker as well.

Mean while Arsenal don't know which striker they want despite tracking watkins, Gyokeres and sesko for 18 months. Pretty much sums up this club right now.

Depending on how well all the new man city players take to integrate. I can see us finishing 2nd or 3rd, if Man city's players bed in quickly, then we will finish 3rd.

Also we are now being linked to more Chelsea leftovers in madueke, also still looking at Rashford.

The 1st 6 games are tough, after thar the fixtures aren't to bad across rest of season. But another slow start again in 1st half of season is likely if team doesn't get its act together.

 

[MK7Z]

Welcome back brother.

So we needed to strengthen our attack with a striker and left sided attacker.

As off right now our midfield options are weaker then last season.

The signing of zubemendi is a good interms of he's a good number 6, breaks up play well and is fairly good passer of the ball.

The problem with the last 2 seasons in the 1st half of each of those seasons was the midfield.

2 seasons ago using havertz in midfield didn't work and by time it was address after 20 games, Arsenal were playing catch up.

Last season oddegard injury, and reverting to mediocre settings, Merino injured and then being poor in midfield meant an equally poor and slow start to season.

Now with Jorginho and partey gone, reality is zubemendi is going to have to hit the ground running from game 1 if he plays. If for example we say zubemendi, Odegaard and rice is Arsenal 1st choice midfield then the 1st two name player need to step it up because Rice can't carry burden on its own.

Essentially our two other midfield options are havertz and Merino who have been failures in the midfield area, a few gud games as make shift strikers doesn't change the fact they were awful in midfield.

I understand the Arteta wants abit more power and strength in the team, but trying to then play a possession based game with such players doesn't work.

Also the lack of creativity in midfield sticks out like a sore thumb. So if a striker or winger come In, where is the service.

City and Liverpool identified their weak areas, rebuild, refresh Areas straight away and have been proactive.

Liverpool know they can't put all the burden on salah, with trent gone some creativity is lost. They also know nunez is trash, chiesa not good enough, so they have brought in wirtz to solve the creativity issue. Then are looking at a striker as well.

Mean while Arsenal don't know which striker they want despite tracking watkins, Gyokeres and sesko for 18 months. Pretty much sums up this club right now.

Depending on how well all the new man city players take to integrate. I can see us finishing 2nd or 3rd, if Man city's players bed in quickly, then we will finish 3rd.

Also we are now being linked to more Chelsea leftovers in madueke, also still looking at Rashford.

The 1st 6 games are tough, after thar the fixtures aren't to bad across rest of season. But another slow start again in 1st half of season is likely if team doesn't get its act together.

Thanks for the summary bro.

Pretty much nothing changes then. Every start before the season we somehow end up one transfer window behind. Quite impressive really how they manage that every season.

I did a cheeky prayer while I was on Hajj ... Let's see how the season turns out. If we are successful I'll take credit

 

[Amjid Javed]

Thanks for the summary bro.

Pretty much nothing changes then. Every start before the season we somehow end up one transfer window behind. Quite impressive really how they manage that every season.

I did a cheeky prayer while I was on Hajj ... Let's see how the season turns out. If we are successful I'll take credit

Hopefully your prayers will work.

Reality is we will go into the season short as usual in some areas. It's at that stage now, where what ever transfer business is done by Arsenal should be seen as a bonus.

We can see what big clubs like City, Liverpool and to an extent Chelsea are doing.

I'd rather we just fast forward now to August and just see how we get on at OT 1st game of season.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Bayern showing interest in Martinelli, Arsenal will need to sell few players to sort out the issues with clubs wage bill. No shock the club wage bill is a mess, when to many mediocre players have been put on high wages havertz, Jesus, Zinchenko, Tomiyasu to name a few.

With saka, saliba, MLS etc.. needing new contracts, it's not a shock the club can only "net" spend around 100M this summer, which isn't going to fill all holes in squad.

 

[Mamoon]

If Bayern is stupid enough to spend money on Brazilian Walcott, Arsenal should bite their hands off. I will have a huge problem with Arteta and Berta if he remains the first choice LW next season.

 

[PakLFC]

Last season you lot were running your mouth of how it was your turn to win the EPL as if it is won in such a manner. Slot comes in and easily puts Arteta in his place during his first season without making any big signings other then Chiesa. Now with the transfer window open again we are making expensive signings while Arsenal as always continue to ponder. I see the Gooners finishing second to us again next season.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Thanks for the summary bro.

Pretty much nothing changes then. Every start before the season we somehow end up one transfer window behind. Quite impressive really how they manage that every season.

I did a cheeky prayer while I was on Hajj ... Let's see how the season turns out. If we are successful I'll take credit

Congratulations on your Pilgrimage.

May the Almighty accept your efforts, your duaas, (except Gooners winning trophies) lol

 

[IronShield]

How have Arsenal not got a signing over the line yet? Still ummming and arrring about potential signings.

In the meantime Liverpool had signed quality players to cover the positions that needed filling, and with another CB to come in, they are going to be very hard beat next season. Trent as good as he was going forward, had no legs or desire to track back so there was always hole to exploit behind him and to lesser extent at left back too. Both have now been filled with quality players with bags of pace.

 

[MK7Z]

Congratulations on your Pilgrimage.

May the Almighty accept your efforts, your duaas, (except Gooners winning trophies) lol

Thanks bro

 

[KingKhanWC]

Thanks for the summary bro.

Pretty much nothing changes then. Every start before the season we somehow end up one transfer window behind. Quite impressive really how they manage that every season.

I did a cheeky prayer while I was on Hajj ... Let's see how the season turns out. If we are successful I'll take credit

Congratulations, amazing , hope you had a great experience....

And may you prayers be accepted.

 

[MK7Z]

Congratulations, amazing , hope you had a great experience....

And may you prayers be accepted.

Thanks Brother

Like nothing else bro. Hajj depression is in full flow.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Lack of transfer activity so far is down to the club having to fix the wage bill. The supposed mess of a wage bill full of toxic players that supposedly the messiah fraudeta and edu fixed.

If you look at players wages before the joined Arsenal and now, Arsensl have stupidly over paid mediocre players in terms of wages. Giving a player a wage increase to joinis fine within reason, byt Arsenal have gone past that. With two donkeys in havertz and Jesus as highest earners its now causing issues.

Saka and saliba rightly want more money 300K a week. Even potential new signings are now making high demands. Arsenal are now being "careful" now being careful not to cause disharmony in dressing room. The irony of that was signing havertz and making him highest paid player at club.

Actually feel sorry for Berta having to come in and fix the mess created by Arteta and Edu in regards to recruitment and wage bill.

 

[Amjid Javed]

13 goals in a Bundesliga season and sesko is demanding stupidly high wages and to have a release clause in an Arsenal contract. Clearly this guy thinks Arsenal is just a stepping stone for him.

Arsenal need to keep away from another overrated German league player who is no better then werner or nkuku.

 

[MK7Z]

13 goals in a Bundesliga season and sesko is demanding stupidly high wages and to have a release clause in an Arsenal contract. Clearly this guy thinks Arsenal is just a stepping stone for him.

Arsenal need to keep away from another overrated German league player who is no better then werner or nkuku.

Ye the release clause request has put me off. He can do 1. Not sure who he thinks he is.

Kepa and Norgaard in the most important trasnfer window in recent years. Sums Arsenal up. Just keep Partey.

TBH i am not mad at the Kepa signing. It makes more sense than the Neto signing last season as backup and Kepa had a decent season last time out with Bournemouth. He will be backup so its all good. Rather than spending another £25 million+ on a keeper this is ok.

The Norgaard one is just boring. I am assuming he is replacement for Jorginho and Zubimendi is replacement for Partey. Norgaard is 31.

At this rate Arteta will be out of a job come December if he does not get the incomings we actually need and doesn't get rid of zinchenko, lokonga, Tavares, Nelson

 

[Amjid Javed]

Ye the release clause request has put me off. He can do 1. Not sure who he thinks he is.

Kepa and Norgaard in the most important trasnfer window in recent years. Sums Arsenal up. Just keep Partey.

TBH i am not mad at the Kepa signing. It makes more sense than the Neto signing last season as backup and Kepa had a decent season last time out with Bournemouth. He will be backup so its all good. Rather than spending another £25 million+ on a keeper this is ok.

The Norgaard one is just boring. I am assuming he is replacement for Jorginho and Zubimendi is replacement for Partey. Norgaard is 31.

At this rate Arteta will be out of a job come December if he does not get the incomings we actually need and doesn't get rid of zinchenko, lokonga, Tavares, Nelson

Supposedly Bayern are looking at Sesko for 12 months time when they eventually have to phase kane out of the team. So sesko playing it smart by asking for a release clause when he can jump ship if he joins Arsenal if bayern come knocking.

Also looks like Arsenal because they don't have huge amounts to spend in summer are seeing which is the most "economic deal" between sesko and Gyokeres. Which sums the club up, there more bothered bout balancing books then signing the best striker.

Norgaard or this 17 year old Greek kid aren't inspired options either.

Rodrygo would be attainable but means having to pay 70M and huge wages. So that means selling Martinelli, which it seems club is reluctant to do at moment.

Focus seems to be renewing Gabriel, saka, MLS, saliba contracts which is fair enough. But all these extra wages have to come from somewhere. New signings will want big wages.

With Jesus and tomiyassu on stupid wages and injured until end of year, they cant be sold. No one wants to pay Zinchenkos wages.

The over paying of wages on mediocre players is now massively affecting Arsenal being able to buy and also means selling (Arsenal may have to start cancelling contracts again)

We will be short at end of window, won't be a shock.

Main thing I'd going to be the player we do have being sharp and ready to go. We can't afford a 3rd season in a row where we have a slow start due to midfield not clicking. So huge pressure on Zubimendi to slot in straight away.

 

[KingKhanWC]

I've just read the latest transfer news.

Kepa in , Thomas Partey out!

Very surprised, Partey was on of the best players last season. Strange imo.

 

[Mamoon]

Arsenal fans are truly the worst fans in the world. The toxicity is insane. We still have two months of window left but they are already throwing their toys out of the pram and and are acting as if there will be no business done in July-August.

Kepa is one of the best backup goalkeepers that you can sign considering his profile and price. Norgaard is a good squad player and ideally, Partey’s contract should have been extended but we don’t know the circumstances. It is not always the club’s fault. It’s just that the toxicity of Arsenal fans is at a different level.

Partey is 32 and could be eyeing a big paycheck in Saudi and if he has that offer on the table, there is no way Arsenal can or should match that.

Also, he is not an automatic starter anymore especially with the signing of Zubimendi, who is one of the best players in the world in his position, so from Partey’s perspective it makes a lot of sense to move on.

Why be a rotational player at Arsenal at 32 when you can make more money in Saudi in a couple of years than you have in your entire career in Europe.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Arsenal fans are truly the worst fans in the world. The toxicity is insane. We still have two months of window left but they are already throwing their toys out of the pram and and are acting as if there will be no business done in July-August.

Kepa is one of the best backup goalkeepers that you can sign considering his profile and price. Norgaard is a good squad player and ideally, Partey’s contract should have been extended but we don’t know the circumstances. It is not always the club’s fault. It’s just that the toxicity of Arsenal fans is at a different level.

Partey is 32 and could be eyeing a big paycheck in Saudi and if he has that offer on the table, there is no way Arsenal can or should match that.

Also, he is not an automatic starter anymore especially with the signing of Zubimendi, who is one of the best players in the world in his position, so from Partey’s perspective it makes a lot of sense to move on.

Why be a rotational player at Arsenal at 32 when you can make more money in Saudi in a couple of years than you have in your entire career in Europe.

Odegaard has turned into a donkey waving about his blonde locks and falling over.

Partey could take his place easily and Zubamendi has yet to prove himself in the PL.

 

[Mamoon]

Odegaard has turned into a donkey waving about his blonde locks and falling over.

Partey could take his place easily and Zubamendi has yet to prove himself in the PL.

Odegaard had a bad season but he is still young and a proven quality playmaker. He will be back to his best.

Also, Rice-Zubimendi-Partey midfield cannot work. It is very defensive and missing an attacking midfielder.

Zubimendi is an excellent deep-lying playmaker. This PL proven/unproven stuff means nothing. When you are a good player you do well and he will fit in like a glove.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Rather then calling certain fans toxic, the Arteta fan boy should focus on writing his Apology which will be due this season after his comical claims back in December 2023

2024 - No league title for Arsenal
2025 - No league title for Arsenal

But according to the zero ball knowledge merchants Arteta was going to win 2 titles in next 4 years, 2 years later hes win none.

We all know that person won't apologize, because he's not a man of his word..

 

[MK7Z]

Arsenal fans are truly the worst fans in the world. The toxicity is insane. We still have two months of window left but they are already throwing their toys out of the pram and and are acting as if there will be no business done in July-August.

Kepa is one of the best backup goalkeepers that you can sign considering his profile and price. Norgaard is a good squad player and ideally, Partey’s contract should have been extended but we don’t know the circumstances. It is not always the club’s fault. It’s just that the toxicity of Arsenal fans is at a different level.

Partey is 32 and could be eyeing a big paycheck in Saudi and if he has that offer on the table, there is no way Arsenal can or should match that.

Also, he is not an automatic starter anymore especially with the signing of Zubimendi, who is one of the best players in the world in his position, so from Partey’s perspective it makes a lot of sense to move on.

Why be a rotational player at Arsenal at 32 when you can make more money in Saudi in a couple of years than you have in your entire career in Europe.

I agree about Kepa but Partey had arguably his best season with us. Fitness wise and impact wise. He was the key to Rice performing in certain games.

We made the same mistake with Xhaka. He had his best 18 months and then left.

Partey still has a lot to offer and I would pick him over Norgaard every single day of the week.

Nothing to suggest Partey is going Saudi as of yet.

Its not toxicity fella - its knowing how the story ends. You said the same last season and we didn't sign a striker then. Until the club does something different you can only react to what is in front of your eyes.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Odegaard has turned into a donkey waving about his blonde locks and falling over.

Partey could take his place easily and Zubamendi has yet to prove himself in the PL.

I Think Odegaard will be back to his best next season. I reckon, he never fully recovered from that ankle injury, hence, underwhelming Performances last season. A fully fit Odegaard and Saka have excellent Chemistry, which will be evident next season.

 

[KingKhanWC]

I Think Odegaard will be back to his best next season. I reckon, he never fully recovered from that ankle injury, hence, underwhelming Performances last season. A fully fit Odegaard and Saka have excellent Chemistry, which will be evident next season.

Possibly, he was very naturally talented as a young player but hasnt shown any of this with far too much hype. I just think he doesnt put enough effort him and have been saved often by the likes of Rice and Partey. Without Partey having his back he may struggle.

 

[Amjid Javed]

In regards to Thomas Partey there were pros and Cons

- injury record (we did see an improvement on that)
- Age? At 32 he is still quality player and one of the best midfielders at the club
- Zubimendi 1st choice? The notion hes going to waltz and hit the ground running from game 1. Yes zubemendi if he settles in will be quality. But we heard **** last seaaon how rice, noshowodegard and Merino were going to be starting 3. Season before it havertz in midfield which was a shambles.
- wage rise? Did Partey deserve more than 200k? Probably not. But the fact the club let him run his contract down, then you have dog turds like Jesus, havertz and Zinchenko on stupid wages. Then fair play for Partey for asking for more money.

Personally I'd have kept Partey for one more season. For all those still backside kissing this process in phase 6, this team should be competing on all fronts, which means you need quality depth.

Now that Partey is gone. Arsenal need to sign a high quality replacement.

We are 1 rice injury or suspension away from a midfield of zubemendi, Merino and odegard. A Real sociedad level midfield ain't winning you a PL or CL title

 

[Amjid Javed]

I Think Odegaard will be back to his best next season. I reckon, he never fully recovered from that ankle injury, hence, underwhelming Performances last season. A fully fit Odegaard and Saka have excellent Chemistry, which will be evident next season.

Arsenal should have gone all out for Wirtz. They could have offered leverkusen Odegaard and havertz as a swap deal. That's sort of level play maker Arsenal need. Odegaard and havertz could have gone to German and looked good playing at an inferior level that their football ability would match.

 

[Mamoon]

I agree about Kepa but Partey had arguably his best season with us. Fitness wise and impact wise. He was the key to Rice performing in certain games.

We made the same mistake with Xhaka. He had his best 18 months and then left.

Partey still has a lot to offer and I would pick him over Norgaard every single day of the week.

Nothing to suggest Partey is going Saudi as of yet.

Its not toxicity fella - its knowing how the story ends. You said the same last season and we didn't sign a striker then. Until the club does something different you can only react to what is in front of your eyes.

Xhaka’s situation was different. Partey has been on the exit list for long now.

 

[Amjid Javed]

So Arsenal transfer window is looking like the usual

New goal keeper
Midfield signing
Looking at old experienced player, no one wants
Looking at another left back - hato
Looking at another Chelsea reject - madueke

Amazing I bet 5 new sets of merchandise will be released soon

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Arsenal should have gone all out for Wirtz. They could have offered leverkusen Odegaard and havertz as a swap deal. That's sort of level play maker Arsenal need. Odegaard and havertz could have gone to German and looked good playing at an inferior level that their football ability would match.

Then wirtz has looked good in Bundesliga?

 

[topspin]

Partey is an 32 year old injury prone player on 200k per week. He was asking for 250k. No thanks and good riddance.

Anyone who thinks Arsenal should have extended his contract and bowed to his demands needs to seriously give their head a wobble.

 

[topspin]

The Norgaard signing doesn’t excite me.

I know we signed a DM of similar profile in Jorginho but he was much better than what Norgaard is now.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Then wirtz has looked good in Bundesliga?

Wirtz was one of main reasons leverkusen won a league title 2 seasons ago, he's also done well in europa league, Champions league and be good for Germany in Last 2 years so good volume of performances domestically, in Europe and at international level to go off.

Reality is players above his level like Musiala and Kvaratskhelia were not going to be attainable for Arsenal.

In the Premier league Arsenal have no interest it seems in khudus or eze. Other option would have been Cherki, who in the end wanted Man city. With Cherki, he likes to attempt the fancy flicks and be creative, and you can see Pep already getting frustrated in club world cup games when he loses the ball. He's a luxury player but will come good.

Havertz is a proven PL failure, Odegaard is as overated as they come. So if Arsenal really wanted to make a statement they should have been looking at players like wirtz

 

[Amjid Javed]

The Norgaard signing doesn’t excite me.

I know we signed a DM of similar profile in Jorginho but he was much better than what Norgaard is now.

The signing won't excite anyone. However he is a good solid player, premier league proven and underrated. He's essentially been signed, as an insurance policy based on if it takes zubemendi time to get use to the pace of the PL, then norgaard can then play and will do a solid job. Arsenal can't afford a slow start to season again.

Losing partey and Jorginho and Zubimendi and norgaard doesn't resolve Arsenal issues with "Depth" as its just 2 player in and 2 out.

Partey played 35 PL games last season, so he was available pretty much all season. The issue was dog turds havertz, Merino being useless in midfield.

Reality is if Arsenal are making such signings then we should be signing an elite play maker or left winger and a striker. Then other such signings are fine.

Arsenal are supposedly trying to win a PL or CL or both.

Reality is the signings so far are the type of signings you make when your trying to become a regular top 4/5 team and just make CL

 

[Amjid Javed]

Partey is an 32 year old injury prone player on 200k per week. He was asking for 250k. No thanks and good riddance.

Anyone who thinks Arsenal should have extended his contract and bowed to his demands needs to seriously give their head a wobble.

No one said he should be given a wage rise. But reality is All players when they run their contracts if they want to then stay will ask for a wage rise. Most players do that.

Partey proved his fitness last season, played 35 PL games.

Would I have extended Parteys contract? Yea by 1 year

Would I have given him a wage increase? No

Do I blame Partey for asking for more money? No

Trent, Salah, VVD all asked for more money with contracts running down. Reality is all players will try their luck asking for more money. Whether they deserve it? Is a completely different question.

To say good riddance, because he asked for more money?

You telling me if you were a contractor in your Job, had few months left and company you work for asked if you wanted to extend your contract, you wouldn't try your luck with a pay increase.

Let's not act like Partey is past his sell by date or some rubbish non performing circus clown like havertz or Jesus.

On last season just gone Partey showed he's still got a season or two of good performances at high level somewhere in Europe if not Saudi.

To reinforce my point I'd have only extended Parteys contract for 1 year on same pay. But I ain't going to begrudge one of our better players last season for asking for a wage rise.

 

[Amjid Javed]

 

[MK7Z]

Partey is an 32 year old injury prone player on 200k per week. He was asking for 250k. No thanks and good riddance.

Anyone who thinks Arsenal should have extended his contract and bowed to his demands needs to seriously give their head a wobble.

I am sat here wobbling my head side to side until I get a head rush.

I will shout it from the rooftops, Partey needs to stay. He is still our best midfielder to this point. He was flogged last season yet stayed the fittest he has been.

The finances are not a big deal. Bit of quick maths will tell you Norgaard will be on more than £50k a week. That already is the same expenditure on a inferior player + the transfer fee paid for Brentford. So its actually cheaper to keep Partey and you have a way better player.

Partey was immense for the majority of last season. Alleged Off field issues cloud peoples judgment

 

[MK7Z]

No one said he should be given a wage rise. But reality is All players when they run their contracts if they want to then stay will ask for a wage rise. Most players do that.

Partey proved his fitness last season, played 35 PL games.

Would I have extended Parteys contract? Yea by 1 year

Would I have given him a wage increase? No

Do I blame Partey for asking for more money? No

Trent, Salah, VVD all asked for more money with contracts running down. Reality is all players will try their luck asking for more money. Whether they deserve it? Is a completely different question.

To say good riddance, because he asked for more money?

You telling me if you were a contractor in your Job, had few months left and company you work for asked if you wanted to extend your contract, you wouldn't try your luck with a pay increase.

Let's not act like Partey is past his sell by date or some rubbish non performing circus clown like havertz or Jesus.

On last season just gone Partey showed he's still got a season or two of good performances at high level somewhere in Europe if not Saudi.

To reinforce my point I'd have only extended Parteys contract for 1 year on same pay. But I ain't going to begrudge one of our better players last season for asking for a wage rise.

Summed up beautifully. We were weaker with him not in the team or when he was at RB every time

 

[topspin]

Bit of quick maths will tell you Norgaard will be on more than £50k a week.

I don't agree with the Norgaard signing but it doesn't work like that.

Arsenal should have signed someone younger like Ayoume, who would've been on less wages. Yes he would've been more expensive but remember he's an asset which could increase in value, and could therefore be sold for a profit if required.

 

[topspin]

No one said he should be given a wage rise. But reality is All players when they run their contracts if they want to then stay will ask for a wage rise. Most players do that.

Partey proved his fitness last season, played 35 PL games.

Would I have extended Parteys contract? Yea by 1 year

Would I have given him a wage increase? No

Do I blame Partey for asking for more money? No

Trent, Salah, VVD all asked for more money with contracts running down. Reality is all players will try their luck asking for more money. Whether they deserve it? Is a completely different question.

To say good riddance, because he asked for more money?

You telling me if you were a contractor in your Job, had few months left and company you work for asked if you wanted to extend your contract, you wouldn't try your luck with a pay increase.

Let's not act like Partey is past his sell by date or some rubbish non performing circus clown like havertz or Jesus.

On last season just gone Partey showed he's still got a season or two of good performances at high level somewhere in Europe if not Saudi.

To reinforce my point I'd have only extended Parteys contract for 1 year on same pay. But I ain't going to begrudge one of our better players last season for asking for a wage rise.

In my eyes, his level of entitlement is a disgrace.

If I was near retirement, I would not be expecting a pay rise. There's a difference between asking for it and expecting it.

Salah and VVD are both world class players. They have every right to ask for more money. Partey on the other hand is an injury prone red flag.

 

[MK7Z]

I don't agree with the Norgaard signing but it doesn't work like that.

Arsenal should have signed someone younger like Ayoume, who would've been on less wages. Yes he would've been more expensive but remember he's an asset which could increase in value, and could therefore be sold for a profit if required.

Respectfully bro - Why us as fans care so much about profit and finances?

In that case, financially speaking we need to invest in our attack why do we wanna spend more money on midfielders

 

[topspin]

The signing won't excite anyone. However he is a good solid player, premier league proven and underrated. He's essentially been signed, as an insurance policy based on if it takes zubemendi time to get use to the pace of the PL, then norgaard can then play and will do a solid job. Arsenal can't afford a slow start to season again.

Losing partey and Jorginho and Zubimendi and norgaard doesn't resolve Arsenal issues with "Depth" as its just 2 player in and 2 out.

Partey played 35 PL games last season, so he was available pretty much all season. The issue was dog turds havertz, Merino being useless in midfield.

Reality is if Arsenal are making such signings then we should be signing an elite play maker or left winger and a striker. Then other such signings are fine.

Arsenal are supposedly trying to win a PL or CL or both.

Reality is the signings so far are the type of signings you make when your trying to become a regular top 4/5 team and just make CL

I understand that he's been bought as a backup but I would have preferred a younger profile like Ayoume. I know Jorginho was past his prime when we signed him but he was so much better than the current version of Norgaard.

 

[topspin]

Respectfully bro - Why us as fans care so much about profit and finances?

In that case, financially speaking we need to invest in our attack why do we wanna spend more money on midfielders

I agree. I have no idea what's going on with our pursuit of a winger and CF.

If Arsenal didn't want to spend big money then we should have just signed Delap, who I believe has Harry Kane's ceiling.

It's been a very frustrating transfer window so far.

 

[Amjid Javed]

I don't agree with the Norgaard signing but it doesn't work like that.

Arsenal should have signed someone younger like Ayoume, who would've been on less wages. Yes he would've been more expensive but remember he's an asset which could increase in value, and could therefore be sold for a profit if required.

Arsenal should have signed someone younger. However that would have meant 2 new players in zubemendi and ayoume having to settle in quickly.

With Rice the only reliable midfielder, you would then need Odegaard, Merino to step up whilst the 2 new players got up to speed.

Whilst I don't agree on norgaard signing, I can see the logic of signing such a player to cover the need for proven PL in midfield as an selection option at start of season

Really we should have kept partey, let zubemendi settle in. Then signed a younger player.

 

[Amjid Javed]

In my eyes, his level of entitlement is a disgrace.

If I was near retirement, I would not be expecting a pay rise. There's a difference between asking for it and expecting it.

Salah and VVD are both world class players. They have every right to ask for more money. Partey on the other hand is an injury prone red flag.

How is Partey an injury Prone red flag? His fitness 2 seasons ago was poor. Last season it wasnt, he played 35 PL games. The most he's played in a season.

Also when a club allows a player to run their contract down. Ultimately the power is then with the player, so he was entitled to ask for a wage rise. The club refused.

So he moves on, if the club really wanted to keep him, they should have sorted contracts ages ago.

The irony of Arsenal wanting to fix their wage bill.

Jesus and havertz two donkeys are clubs highest earners.

Tomiyasu given a new contract whilst injured.

Players like calafori and Merino put on to much money, compared to what they were on at other clubs.

So all this money wasted, yet a proven Partey can't ask for more money?

Anyways I wish Partey all the best where ever he goes. For the 2 season out of last 3, where he has been fit, he's been outstanding on the pitch.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Partey would be a great fit for many PL teams, he is peaking in his career now and will do well for another 2 seasons min. Man Utd should offer him a 2 year contract esp as he is a free agent.

I would also take him at LFC as a backup for Graven, for a season.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Partey would be a great fit for many PL teams, he is peaking in his career now and will do well for another 2 seasons min. Man Utd should offer him a 2 year contract esp as he is a free agent.

I would also take him at LFC as a backup for Graven, for a season.

No thanks. We got Ugarte. Who will further improve next season

 

[KingKhanWC]

No thanks. We got Ugarte. Who will further improve next season

You have one of the worst midfields in the league imo . Whoever it is , Utd needs quality in this area very quickly .

 

[Amjid Javed]

No thanks. We got Ugarte. Who will further improve next season

Partey would help united go from relegation fight to top half of PL finish atleast.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

You have one of the worst midfields in the league imo . Whoever it is , Utd needs quality in this area very quickly .

Seriously bro. He's 32 now. We've got enough dead wood already.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Partey would help united go from relegation fight to top half of PL finish atleast.

Where aiming for Top 6 finish this coming season. I'm confident, with a full pre season, and so far a decent transfer window ( much better than Gun shy Gooners) we will have better chemistry which will enable us to be better structured and harder to beat.

 

[MK7Z]

Arsenal linked to a CB which was needed for cover. Kiwior might be on way out so should be good. I will be honest I don't know anything about the player linked

Cristhian Mosquera of Valencia. 20 Years old

 

[MK7Z]

Where aiming for Top 6 finish this coming season. I'm confident, with a full pre season, and so far a decent transfer window ( much better than Gun shy Gooners) we will have better chemistry which will enable us to be better structured and harder to beat.

Interesting. Who do you think will drop out of the Top 6 apart from probably Forest. Newcastle or Villa?

I think should start with aiming of a Top 8 or even Top 10 finish. There are at least 12 teams better than you. The table doesn't lie.

Not taking the mick by the way - I am being serious.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Where aiming for Top 6 finish this coming season. I'm confident, with a full pre season, and so far a decent transfer window ( much better than Gun shy Gooners) we will have better chemistry which will enable us to be better structured and harder to beat.

With no Europe this season, United will be playing 1 game a week most of time so you should be able to put out your strongest 11 out pretty much every league game.

The 3 promoted sides will struggle this season. Plus I think Brentford could be in trouble losing their manager, best players. So I think United shouldn't be in a relegation battle this season.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Arsenal linked to a CB which was needed for cover. Kiwior might be on way out so should be good. I will be honest I don't know anything about the player linked

Cristhian Mosquera of Valencia. 20 Years old

Supposedly highly rated Spanish under 21 international. Will be one of these players Berta knows from LA liga.

Fits clubs usual profile of young player, decent price.

I'm more interested if the attackers we need to be signing lol

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Interesting. Who do you think will drop out of the Top 6 apart from probably Forest. Newcastle or Villa?

I think should start with aiming of a Top 8 or even Top 10 finish. There are at least 12 teams better than you. The table doesn't lie.

Not taking the mick by the way - I am being serious.

My prediction is not beyond the realms of possibility bro. Look at Forest. Who would have thought they would be fighting for Champions league Places right until the last game? When before the season started, they where one of the teams tipped for a relegation dog fight.

I think preparation is key, a full pre season is vital for the new season. Im very confident we will be very competitive right from the start. The Gooners can underestimate us at Your peril!

 

[IMMY69]

Everyone just relax, hold your horses...

 

[topspin]

Mosquera and Eze would be fine signings.

I hope we can follow this up with Rodrygo and either Sesko or Gyokeres.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Mosquera and Eze would be fine signings.

I hope we can follow this up with Rodrygo and either Sesko or Gyokeres.

I will be either eze or rodrigo.

Eze is PL proven and would be good.

Arsenal would have to pay 70M for rodrigo plus high wages. He's a quality player. At Madrid, the pressure is on mbappe and viny JR to perform so pressure isn't as much on Rodrygo.

At Arsenal Rodrygo would need to be a game changer. So different expectation of performance. But a quality player.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Everyone just relax, hold your horses...

The horse currently with no new striker or winger

 

[KingKhanWC]

"Speaking on talkSPORT, Agbonlahor questioned Arsenal’s ambition with the Danish midfielder lined up to fill the void left by Partey, whose contract expires this summer. “He’s an OK player. I get it for value, he’s a decent player, but you’re losing Thomas Partey. It just seems a bit odd,” he said. “Arsenal don’t seem to be shopping in the top shops like Manchester City and Liverpool. They’re shopping at Waitrose, Arsenal are at Asda.”

Gabby is not worth listening to but this is pretty funny.

 

[IMMY69]

The horse currently with no new striker or winger

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Arrh yes but it hasn't bolted yet

 

[IMMY69]

"Speaking on talkSPORT, Agbonlahor questioned Arsenal’s ambition with the Danish midfielder lined up to fill the void left by Partey, whose contract expires this summer. “He’s an OK player. I get it for value, he’s a decent player, but you’re losing Thomas Partey. It just seems a bit odd,” he said. “Arsenal don’t seem to be shopping in the top shops like Manchester City and Liverpool. They’re shopping at Waitrose, Arsenal are at Asda.”

Gabby is not worth listening to but this is pretty funny.

I have to admit, I'm more then a tad bit worried but won't admit that to our AJ

 

[KingKhanWC]

I have to admit, I'm more then a tad bit worried but won't admit that to our AJ

It’s mainly due to not finding a striker in the Jan window. The window is long with plenty of time . Arsenal must get a 20 goal a season striker to win the big two . AJ shops in Asda too , it’s fine lol

 

[MK7Z]

Partey now out of contract. Pathetic contracts by Arsenal in recent times. To go with the undeserving big earners we've given £100k contracts to Eddie and Nelson. What have they offered to the team the time they were on these contracts. Compare it to Partey who was brilliant for us allbeit frustrating injury record. But Nelson's injury record was even more pathetic.

Anyway good luck TP5. Will be interesting what will happen with the off field stuff. A lot of people will either owe him an apology or he will rightly be disgraced.

I can tell you now Arsenal will miss him on the pitch

 

[KingKhanWC]

Eze would be a good signing , he's better than Martinelli imo. Any update on his transfer?

 

[MK7Z]

Eze would be a good signing , he's better than Martinelli imo. Any update on his transfer?

Yes we have added him to our Amazon wish list along with any other player that we are linked with. Probably put a bid in in the last week and then wonder why its been rejected and why we are short again.

But did you know we are toxic fans? To demand the club improves the squad. Oh but its not July yet. In January it was " the transfer window has just opened". Last summer it was the same as this summer " there is still time". Liverpool Man City Chelsea dont mess about with targets. Within a week the transfer is done after initial talks or rumours. Ok the Wirtz one took a while but that was big big money.

Arsenal on the other hand will just Window shop and be linked with the same players only then sign their annual Chelsea reject.

Call us toxic, negative or whatever but like I said before, until the club does anything different from the same thing they do every season where we are short on what we needed then we can only foam an opinion on what they do and have done in the past. Its their job to convince us otherwise.

 

[Boyka]

Eze would be a good signing , he's better than Martinelli imo. Any update on his transfer?

Apparently Eze has a price of £68M, ridiculous valuation.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Yes we have added him to our Amazon wish list along with any other player that we are linked with. Probably put a bid in in the last week and then wonder why its been rejected and why we are short again.

But did you know we are toxic fans? To demand the club improves the squad. Oh but its not July yet. In January it was " the transfer window has just opened". Last summer it was the same as this summer " there is still time". Liverpool Man City Chelsea dont mess about with targets. Within a week the transfer is done after initial talks or rumours. Ok the Wirtz one took a while but that was big big money.

Arsenal on the other hand will just Window shop and be linked with the same players only then sign their annual Chelsea reject.

Call us toxic, negative or whatever but like I said before, until the club does anything different from the same thing they do every season where we are short on what we needed then we can only foam an opinion on what they do and have done in the past. Its their job to convince us otherwise.

Fair post. There is of course plenty of time to sign players, the window ends in Sept but the sooner the players sign, the more chance to bond with other players and understand their roles, hence why many clubs inc City and LFC are doing early business.

Although I understand the fans annoyance in taking time to get deals done esp after the very poor Jan trans window.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Apparently Eze has a price of £68M, ridiculous valuation.

It is very high for a 27 year old but he is a very good player imo, far better than Martenelli with the ball and presses well too. He is also in the England squad now, already scored his first goal. If Arsenal can secure him for under £50m with less than 150k a week wages, its a good buy , anything else is slightly risky.

 

[Technics 1210]

Well, seeing as this thread will become the defacto footy thread next season.

Brentford have literally been stripped off their talent - from Manager to Captain to players.

I expect Brentford to be flighting to avoid relegation next season!

 

[Boyka]

Well, seeing as this thread will become the defacto footy thread next season.

Brentford have literally been stripped off their talent - from Manager to Captain to players.

I expect Brentford to be flighting to avoid relegation next season!

They’ve taken a risk with their managerial appointment that’s for sure. I hope Utd can nab Mbuemo off them soon lol

 

[KingKhanWC]

Well, seeing as this thread will become the defacto footy thread next season.

Brentford have literally been stripped off their talent - from Manager to Captain to players.

I expect Brentford to be flighting to avoid relegation next season!

Brentford should sign Thomas Partey on a free with a 2 year contract. He was top 3 best DM's in the land last season. Brentford need someone like him with manager and top players leaving.

 

[Boyka]

It is very high for a 27 year old but he is a very good player imo, far better than Martenelli with the ball and presses well too. He is also in the England squad now, already scored his first goal. If Arsenal can secure him for under £50m with less than 150k a week wages, it’s a good buy , anything else is slightly risky.

Eze is a great player, his technical level is really high. A player like wouldn’t look out of place in that PSG team.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Eze is a great player, his technical level is really high. A player like wouldn’t look out of place in that PSG team.

He is brilliant but Im not sure if he can get into this current PSG team.

Will Arsenal play him left wing, opposite Saka or maybe he can take the Odegaard role, has the same amount of assists but more goals(last season)?