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Arsenal FC | 2025/26 Season

Arsenal do enjoy hammering promoted teams, i think they broken Chelsea record for longest unbeaten run vs promoted sides.
 
I was at the game earlier. I was sat at the clock end so I had a good view of the goals scored by Timber and Saka during the first half.

Great to see Gyokeres get off the mark. There’s no reason why he can’t score 20+ goals.

Cali produced 2 assists so credit to Arteta for opting for him over MLS at LB. Timber was on fire in front of goal as well.

The downside and it’s a big one! We might end up going to Anfield without Saka, Odegaard and Havertz. Squad depth will be tested.
 

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Viktor Gyokeres scored his first Arsenal goals as the Gunners put five past Leeds after unveiling new £60m signing Eberechi Eze before kick-off.

It was a jubilant atmosphere in north London as Eze was introduced to the crowd before the game and the energetic crowd seemed to give the team a lift.

Jurrien Timber scored the opening goal, heading in a trademark set piece before providing an assist for Bukayo Saka for Arsenal's second.

Saka smashed a shot past Lucas Perri just before half-time but then the England winger was forced to limp off injured in the second half.

Striker Gyokeres, a £64m signing, jinked into the box to score Arsenal's third with a low strike before Timber scored his second from another corner.

Mikel Arteta also handed a Premier League debut to 15-year-old Max Dowman, who replaced Noni Madueke, who had been making his first start for the Gunners.

Dowman had an immediate impact, winning a penalty after being brought down by Anton Stach and Gyokeres slammed the ball into the bottom corner with almost the last kick of the game.

Dowman became the second youngest player to play for the club at 15 years and 234 days old, only behind his team-mate Ethan Nwaneri who made his debut at 15 years 181 days in September 2022 against Brentford.

Arteta will be concerned though by the injury to Saka, while he was also forced to replace Martin Odegaard in the first half after his captain limped off with an injury on his 200th appearance for the Gunners.

Leeds were outclassed for most of the match and only really threatened the Arsenal goal once when Pascal Struijk had a header saved by Raya.

Source: BBC
 
topspin said:
I was at the game earlier. I was sat at the clock end so I had a good view of the goals scored by Timber and Saka during the first half.

Great to see Gyokeres get off the mark. There’s no reason why he can’t score 20+ goals.

Cali produced 2 assists so credit to Arteta for opting for him over MLS at LB. Timber was on fire in front of goal as well.

The downside and it’s a big one! We might end up going to Anfield without Saka, Odegaard and Havertz. Squad depth will be tested.
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Next few weeks will show how good squad depth is with us having few injuries.

Saka would be huge blow, but I guess Madueke or Nwaneri can be used there. I don't want to see trossard or Martinelli starting

Eze can then either be used in the 10 or wide left.

Last 3 games at Anfield in league we have played well in 1 half and then been poor in 1 half. No shock all 3 games were drawn. Whilst very few teams go to Anfield and dominate for a whole game. The midfield and moving ball around quickly will be needed as Liverpool can be got at on transition.

Odegaard and havertz won't be missed, they don't turn up in big PL games. We have others in squad who can step in and do a job

We need to be going to Anfield under the belief we can win. Sadly you have some fans celebrating the fact we have drawn last 3 games there like that's an achievement.

Next weekend is go make a statement and win at your rivals.
 
Gyokeres’ first goal was so good. The kind of positive goal I wanted him to score and that penalty was ruthless.

The miss was horrendous though.
 
Amjid Javed said:
Next few weeks will show how good squad depth is with us having few injuries.

Saka would be huge blow, but I guess Madueke or Nwaneri can be used there. I don't want to see trossard or Martinelli starting

Eze can then either be used in the 10 or wide left.

Last 3 games at Anfield in league we have played well in 1 half and then been poor in 1 half. No shock all 3 games were drawn. Whilst very few teams go to Anfield and dominate for a whole game. The midfield and moving ball around quickly will be needed as Liverpool can be got at on transition.

Odegaard and havertz won't be missed, they don't turn up in big PL games. We have others in squad who can step in and do a job

We need to be going to Anfield under the belief we can win. Sadly you have some fans celebrating the fact we have drawn last 3 games there like that's an achievement.

Next weekend is go make a statement and win at your rivals.
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Plz tell us more.
 
Obaidd said:
Gyokeres’ first goal was so good. The kind of positive goal I wanted him to score and that penalty was ruthless.

The miss was horrendous though.
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It looks horrendous but in all fairness he was on the back foot so to steer into the net wasn’t as easy as it looked.
 
How is Zubimendi. One of the best midfielders in the world without any doubt.

A nice shut up call to the delusional clowns who claimed that he will need time to adjust to the PL. When you are good, you are good. You don’t need time to adjust. It is a myth.

He has slotted in perfectly. What a complete midfielder.
 
aboveandbeyond said:
Wirtz no doubt one of the best in Europe. That just shows your lack of footballing IQ.

Youve Jumped to a conclusion after just one Game.
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I have forgotten more about football than you will ever learn. I don’t need lectures on football from people like you.

Wirtz is not a value for money signing, he is also going to disrupt Liverpool’s balance especially if they sign Isak.

Liverpool didn’t need Wirtz, he is not worth the price they have paid for him, and he shines only in very specific setups which Liverpool is unlikely to provide him.

I am ready to stick my neck on the line here and state that he will be the most expensive flop of the summer.

Feel free to call me out in May if this statement fails to stand the test of time.

Eze, Cherki and Reijnders are all superior signings than Wirtz.
 
Mamoon said:
How is Zubimendi. One of the best midfielders in the world without any doubt.

A nice shut up call to the delusional clowns who claimed that he will need time to adjust to the PL. When you are good, you are good. You don’t need time to adjust. It is a myth.

He has slotted in perfectly. What a complete midfielder.
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There was never any doubt. I knew he’d be an upgrade on Partey in defensive midfield.

Only some of the African fans on social media were crying about the loss of Partey. I’m glad he’s gone. Whilst he was great off the ball, Zubimendi is far superior on it.
 
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Whilst it was a good performance and was good to see Gyokeres, Nwaneri and dowman do well.

it seems usually suspects are shooting their loads early, like they did last season. Proclaiming players have settled in after 1 game is hilarious.

Also comparing price of players at Liverpool and Arsenal 🤦‍♂️

Why not compare the cost of Liverpools title winning midfield vs Arsenal which didn't last season. Usual retarded attention seeking.

Arteta has spent over a 1BN now, so point finger at what other clubs have spent is plain retarded as well.

Enjoy yesterday for what it was a victory over a promoted side. Let's see if we can go to Anfield and win.

Because certain are happy with drawing games at Anfield
 
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Mamoon said:
I have forgotten more about football than you will ever learn. I don’t need lectures on football from people like you.

Wirtz is not a value for money signing, he is also going to disrupt Liverpool’s balance especially if they sign Isak.

Liverpool didn’t need Wirtz, he is not worth the price they have paid for him, and he shines only in very specific setups which Liverpool is unlikely to provide him.

I am ready to stick my neck on the line here and state that he will be the most expensive flop of the summer.

Feel free to call me out in May if this statement fails to stand the test of time.

Eze, Cherki and Reijnders are all superior signings than Wirtz.
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Once wirtz fully calamities to the League, he will no doubt stand out. Class is permanent.
 
Amjid Javed said:
it seems usually suspects are shooting their loads early, like they did last season. Proclaiming players have settled in after 1 game is hilarious.
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I'm not sure if you're referring to me but if you are, Zubimendi is a proven player. Arsenal have done well to sign him for £60m. The difference between him and Partey in possession is literally night and day.
 
topspin said:
I'm not sure if you're referring to me but if you are, Zubimendi is a proven player. Arsenal have done well to sign him for £60m. The difference between him and Partey in possession is literally night and day.
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Zubimendi is a very good player, no has doubts on that. No one has said he's a bad player.

But passing judgement on 1 PL game vs Leeds and people saying he's better then Partey is a huge over reaction.

Partey poor fitness at the club was his downfall. This is a guy that rarely got Athletico, it's only when he joined Arsenal he started to get injured regularly.

Both title races that Arsenal were in, Partey was a pivotal part of both. When partey was missing in both season Arsenal midfield looked mediocre to say the least.

Fair enough you don't like Partey for his off field behaviour. But let's not act like this guy was some sort of mediocre player like lakonga, elneny etc.

Zubimendi was good in LA liga, but so was Partey. If Zubimendi is as good as you say he is "levels above" then Arsenal should be winning the league.

Because if your upgrading on Partey, then essentially your talking about someone on the level of a prime Rodri.

Simply saying Zubimendi is better then Partey based on a single PL game is very disingenuous to say the least.

Just enjoy Zubimendi for who he is, hopefully he can take Arsenal over the line
 
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