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I read Klopp is a ‘PL failure’ because he won only 1 PL. Since 1992 the only managers to win more than 1 PL are Ferguson, Mourinho, Wenger and Pep. That’s it. The other 70-80 managers who have managed PL teams in this era are all failures according to this failed logic. :irfan
 
Abdullah said:
Wrong example being used with the driving lesson. If somebody is evidently getting closer and closer and closer, you don't rip it up and risk serioys derailment.

Arsenal were totally correct not to start giving the guy ultimatums. The title might have come late but serious foundations have been laid for sustained success, thanks to Arteta.

He has done an incredible job.
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Yup driving lesson example makes no sense because once you get your license you are considered a ‘good driver’ for all practical purposes. But Klopp even after ‘passing his driving test’/ winning the PL still is considered a ‘failure’ because ‘only 1 PL title’.
 
Ball Blazer said:

Marseille in talks with Arsenal over Nwaneri loan​


French club Marseille are in talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on loan for the rest of the season.

Discussions about a deal are ongoing with a loan fee one of the aspects of the deal being worked on.

BBC Sport previously reported that Nwaneri was not expected to go on loan this season with the original feeling from both club and player being that the 18-year-old would benefit by being part of a squad that is challenging for a title.

However, the prospect of playing football in another league and country while getting regular game time is a scenario that is appealing to the player.

The England Under-21 international has made just 12 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions, starting four games but none in the Premier League, and has scored once this season in the Carabao Cup.

Nwaneri signed a new contract in the summer until 2030, but has found his route into the first team challenged by the signings of Noni Madueke for £48.5m and Eberechi Eze for £67m.

Nwaneri's taste of regular minutes last season has raised his expectations and having to fight for game time at a club like Arsenal has not surprised him, but with two England internationals ahead of him, regular minutes have been hard to come by.

Eze himself has struggled to break into the Arsenal starting XI in recent weeks and has played 23 minutes in the Gunners last six Premier League games. He has been an unused substitute in four of those matches.

Last season, Nwaneri played mostly on the right wing and scored nine goals in 37 appearances in all competitions to mark himself out as one of England's most talented young players.

But with Madueke the first choice as back up to Bukayo Saka and Eze the number 10 to challenge captain Martin Odegaard, the two positions Nwaneri would fit into have become harder to get.

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Ethan Nwaneri transfer news: Marseille agree deal to sign midfielder on loan from Arsenal

French club Marseille agree to sign Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on loan for the rest of the season.
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Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has joined French club Marseille on loan for the remainder of the season.

The 18-year-old had made 12 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions this season, starting four games but none in the Premier League, and has scored once in the Carabao Cup.

Nwaneri signed a new contract in the summer until 2030, but has found his route into the first team challenged by the summer signings of Noni Madueke for £48.5m and Eberechi Eze for £67m.

BBC Sport previously reported he was not expected to go on loan this season, with the original feeling from both the club and player being that he would benefit more by being part of a squad that is challenging for trophies.

However, the prospect of playing football in another league and country, while getting regular game time, has prompted the England Under-21 international to make the move.

Marseille are currently third in Ligue 1 - eight points behind leads Paris St-Germain.

Last season, Nwaneri played mostly on the right wing and scored nine goals in 37 appearances in all competitions to mark himself out as one of the country's most talented young players.

But with Madueke the first choice as back-up to Bukayo Saka, and Eze the number 10 option to captain Martin Odegaard, Nwaneri has found opportunities limited.

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Ethan Nwaneri transfer news: Arsenal midfielder joins Ligue 1 Marseille on loan for rest of season

Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri joins French club Marseille on loan for the remainder of the season.
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Obaidd said:
I read Klopp is a ‘PL failure’ because he won only 1 PL. Since 1992 the only managers to win more than 1 PL are Ferguson, Mourinho, Wenger and Pep. That’s it. The other 70-80 managers who have managed PL teams in this era are all failures according to this failed logic. :irfan
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How is it failed Logic? Klopp was in charge 9 years., 1 title in that time is poor.

Liverpool should have won title in 18/19 and also in 23/24 throwing away leads in both those seasons.
 
Obaidd said:
I read Klopp is a ‘PL failure’ because he won only 1 PL. Since 1992 the only managers to win more than 1 PL are Ferguson, Mourinho, Wenger and Pep. That’s it. The other 70-80 managers who have managed PL teams in this era are all failures according to this failed logic. :irfan
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Funny how you want to bring up "failed logic"
 
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Both City and Vills have won, so pressure on us now.

United have picked an attacking line up, so should be an open game.

We need to be ruthless with chances we get. Jesus has to do business with him starting
 
United causing more chances as half went on.

Arsenal passing got sloppier as half went on, have to move ball quicker and with more purpose
 
Vieira telling it like it is, to many backwards and side ways passes.

Are we going to risk and go for win or play for a draw like cowards
 
Well played United.

Arsenal really living up to the bottlers tag..
Upto them to turn it around and change people's views
 
Rana said:
What a shocking defeat
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Very surprised....

Utd bossed the game.

Expected more from Arsenal... great chance to win the league.

Arsenal should not bottle it from here as City are still playing poorly.
 
Will be a lot of headloss on social media etc today.

Still 4 points ahead but for the 1st time doubt is there for all to see. I still think we do it.

But tbh I'm more concerned about the drop off of performance.

How badly do you want it.
 
2026 Man United Team just beat this current Arsenal team. Imagine 2008 Man United team against this Arsenal team. It would be a battering, just like Wayne Rooney said.

This Arsenal team is essential a richer and better version of Tony Pulis’ Stoke side. They are nothing special.
 
I'm a supporter of Arsenal and it's difficult to see them succumb to tiny bit of pressure time and time again!

Defence - What happened today? Zubi, I rate this guy highly defensively but today it was shocking. Not just that even Saliba had runs behind him today repeatedly.

Where is the right wing? Every time Arsenal have possession they play it down the left with Saka. What's happening at the other end? Why is Trossard not being part of the strategy?

Jesus? When will Arsenal fix their forward issue. We thought Gyokeres will the one fixing it but he hardly gets touched in open play. Jesus on other hand frustratingly let's the possession go time after time. Why can't Havertz start or play yet?

In all fairness to Arsenal though. One goal to ManU today was a gift. The other 2 goals were brilliant individual plays. Whilst Arsenal have been lucky with both of their goals today.
 
Fair play to Carrick got his tactics spot on, the two wide players exposed space in between our full backs. Bruno was outstanding in dictating play in 2nd half.

Odegaard and Jesus was awful, Zubimendi as well.

The subs did nothing, madueke was his usual dog **** self
 
The_KING said:
2026 Man United Team just beat this current Arsenal team. Imagine 2008 Man United team against this Arsenal team. It would be a battering, just like Wayne Rooney said.

This Arsenal team is essential a richer and better version of Tony Pulis’ Stoke side. They are nothing special.
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Please. Dont put a fantastic footballing side of of any era in the same sentence as this Arsenal side. Lol.
 
GOSH11 said:
Very surprised....

Utd bossed the game.

Expected more from Arsenal... great chance to win the league.

Arsenal should not bottle it from here as City are still playing poorly.
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One of my earlier posts in the Utd thread i did say Utd should be confident as Arsenal Attack seems to be very predictable
 
Gyökeres is rubbish lol. There is a reason he was still playing in Portugal at 27. Arsenal fans were thinking they signed a top striker when they signed him. :LOL:

If he was a top player, he wouldn’t be playing in the crappy Portuguese league at 27. Jesus and Havertz are miles clear of Gyökeres.
 
When ever we play well and get momentum, Arteta has this habit of shoe Horning his favourites back into team despite them being ****.

Odegaard and Jesus were passengers. Both utter useless.
 
The collapse begins. But I can't say this wasn't coming. Arsenal fell short of beating 10 men Chelsea, depleted Liverpool and 17th place Forest last weekend. The signs are there that the manager and the team don't have the mentality to win the title.
 
MK7Z said:
Will be a lot of headloss on social media etc today.

Still 4 points ahead but for the 1st time doubt is there for all to see. I still think we do it.

But tbh I'm more concerned about the drop off of performance.

How badly do you want it.
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Especially with the $hit performances against Liverpool and then Sunderland

There seems to be no real threat from the middle as we can’t depend on any CF to actually be a goal threat.

This method isn’t working as Arsenal too predictable.
 
The_KING said:
Gyökeres is rubbish lol. There is a reason he was still playing in Portugal at 27. Arsenal fans were thinking they signed a top striker when they signed him. :LOL:

If he was a top player, he wouldn’t be playing in the crappy Portuguese league at 27. Jesus and Havertz are miles clear of Gyökeres.
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Tbf Gyökeres was decent when he came on today. In general he's not been great

Jesus was utter rubbish. Yet Arteta will shoe horn such players in as usual. Same will be case with Havertz
 
As @ads101 has been saying, we have to look at Arsenal's front 4 again. It's time we accept other than Saka, who himself isn't the best of form, the attack is toothless.
 
topspin said:
The collapse begins. But I can't say this wasn't coming. Arsenal fell short of beating 10 men Chelsea, depleted Liverpool and 17th place Forest last weekend. The signs are there that the manager and the team don't have the mentality to win the title.
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Yep. Big players need to step up on Big games. Your leaders and better players let UTd dictate tempo for to much of the game.
 
Just waiting for the Liverpool cavalry to arrive.

Take your moment lads. We deserve it
 
topspin said:
Congrats to Man U. Brilliant performance. Fantastic goals from Dorgu and Cunha today.

Carrick ball has been great to watch and the team deserve the rewards that have come with it.
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You could see the issues early on where one united winger either side had loads space unmarked. United first 30 mins didn't switch play quick enough. Once they did it mean we were stretched and Bruno kept finding space. Fk knows what zubemendi was doing as he's meant to be one providing the shield and he didn't. This is why people calling him an upgrade on partey were getting carried away. Zubemendi is good ball player, but poor defensively.

We have a tough game away to Leeds now with no scope for failure.

Even the Chelsea cup game is far from over.
 
Amjid Javed said:
Tbf Gyökeres was decent when he came on today. In general he's not been great

Jesus was utter rubbish. Yet Arteta will shoe horn such players in as usual. Same will be case with Havertz
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Arteta’s tactics will always make any striker look rubbish. Not that I rate any of your strikers, but surely under a more attacking manager, they will score more goals and be more effective.
 
I'm not even mad lol
I'm just disappointed. Guess that's what years of failure does to us 😂😂
 
Love how my phone inbox is going off with all united fans suddenly texting me lol 🤣🤣🙈🤬
 
SherWaqar said:
Challo at least this might stop you from trolling Liverpool fans now :ua
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Definitely not, you guys were running your mouths so deserved it.

Not once this season have I said Arsenal are running away things this season.

Also I never hide when my team loses, also give credit to opposition
 
MK7Z said:
I'm not even mad lol
I'm just disappointed. Guess that's what years of failure does to us 😂😂
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One thing pissed me off more than anything today was madueke coming on and playing utter dog **** with his usual, **** passes, crosses, running ball out of play.. please sell this guy in transfer window
 
topspin said:
As @ads101 has been saying, we have to look at Arsenal's front 4 again. It's time we accept other than Saka, who himself isn't the best of form, the attack is toothless.
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They’re usually mediocre. But today kind of disappointed by the defense. Shouldn’t have conceded 3 goals today. Have higher standard from them I expect the attack’s performance. And of course you’re right if defense don’t do their job not like attack will bail them out.

Man United are just looking so good now. Now they don’t have that handicap in Amorim. Honestly puzzled why they kept him so long.

Can’t believe I’m missing Havertz of all people 😄.
 
Few people were harping on about manager doing a good job, sustained success etc.. this is a reality check.

This is why I've kept my views consistent with this team and manager.

Until this team gets over its weak mentality block of getting over the line, it doesn't deserve and credit. Either win stuff or get lost. That stance will not change
 
Amjid Javed said:
One thing pissed me off more than anything today was madueke coming on and playing utter dog **** with his usual, **** passes, crosses, running ball out of play.. please sell this guy in transfer window
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I watched it at my dads with family. All wanted Arsenal to lose.

I have them as witnesses... I literally checked out of the game once he came on. Dog awful
 
MK7Z said:
Noni Madueke has gone a whole year now without a PL goal or Assist. Pathetic stats.

The reason why Arsenal fans were annoyed at the signing and its proven to be a poor signing so far. A tap in vs Bayern is not going to change that.

I can say with full confidence if Ethan had the same amount of minutes this guy had he would have more output.

I get its not always about G/A but even watching him he plays with no end product so its not surprising that he has no involvements.

It will take a lot for me to accept this signing.
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One of the worst players I've seen at Arsenal. This guy should have been sent to France, Ethan kept here.
 
MK7Z said:
I watched it at my dads with family. All wanted Arsenal to lose.

I have them as witnesses... I literally checked out of the game once he came on. Dog awful
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My mate who supports United voice noted Me when madueke came on and said he's dangerous.

I said mate uve not seen this guy play he's awful
 
If actually put Mbuemo and cunha into Arsenal team they are miles better then trossard, Martinelli, Jesus. Havertz, Gyokeres, madueke. I remember some people turning their nose down at these 2 players in sunmer
 
Amjid Javed said:
If actually put Mbuemo and cunha into Arsenal team they are miles better then trossard, Martinelli, Jesus. Havertz, Gyokeres, madueke. I remember some people turning their nose down at these 2 players in sunmer
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I don't think it's the players apart from Madueke tbh.

I just think Arteta hasn't shown he can coach an attack yet. It's all system based methodical coaching which is fine when you are getting results but when you don't it looks really really bad than actually playing well losing but you created loads. Which we don't.

This same set of players has gotten us into the position we are in. It's been massively dented today but we can't question the players mentality if some fans own mentality is that we've thrown it away after a defeat.

We need to go on a winning run now. Win the next 4 games and see where we are at.

We have responded well after defeats this season.

I still think we win but we can't keep letting the chasing pack in.

Very poor January in the PL so far.

Couldn't care less about the midweek UCL game.

Beat Leeds which won't be easy - then after the cup the 2 games a week ease up.

Let's see what happens. In the meantime let the rivals enjoy our 4 point lead instead of 7
 
MK7Z said:
I don't think it's the players apart from Madueke tbh.

I just think Arteta hasn't shown he can coach an attack yet. It's all system based methodical coaching which is fine when you are getting results but when you don't it looks really really bad than actually playing well losing but you created loads. Which we don't.

This same set of players has gotten us into the position we are in. It's been massively dented today but we can't question the players mentality if some fans own mentality is that we've thrown it away after a defeat.

We need to go on a winning run now. Win the next 4 games and see where we are at.

We have responded well after defeats this season.

I still think we win but we can't keep letting the chasing pack in.

Very poor January in the PL so far.

Couldn't care less about the midweek UCL game.

Beat Leeds which won't be easy - then after the cup the 2 games a week ease up.

Let's see what happens. In the meantime let the rivals enjoy our 4 point lead instead of 7
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The lack of creativity and cutting edge is indeed down to the system and the managers coaching. Whilst we may get over the line still, the way of playing like this from an attack is just not sustainable. When set pieces goals dry up, we seem to have no real plan B. Also teams are now staring to find ways to cause issues going the other way, as the space between the full backs is being exposed by teams being brace. With Zubimendi not being as alert as partey in that defensive aspect means both Liverpool and United were able to regular keep the ball in attacking 3rds without any real pressure. Our midfield needs more quality bodies. The captain needs armband taken off him, he was a Shambles again.

Only saving grace is yes we still have a 4 point lead.
 
GOSH11 said:
You were spot on... still surprised at how well you guys bossed the game... top performance! Surely Arsenal cannot blow it this year!
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We really are a jackel and hide kind of side. We always in General perform well in games were deemed as Underdogs.

Its the games coming up where we are favourites and stamp our authority is what normally has got us unstuck. Them games will be the test of character of the team.
 
aboveandbeyond said:
We really are a jackel and hide kind of side. We always in General perform well in games were deemed as Underdogs.

Its the games coming up where we are favourites and stamp our authority is what normally has got us unstuck. Them games will be the test of character of the team.
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Very true....

Need consistency...
 
ads101 said:
They’re usually mediocre. But today kind of disappointed by the defense. Shouldn’t have conceded 3 goals today. Have higher standard from them I expect the attack’s performance. And of course you’re right if defense don’t do their job not like attack will bail them out.

Man United are just looking so good now. Now they don’t have that handicap in Amorim. Honestly puzzled why they kept him so long.

Can’t believe I’m missing Havertz of all people 😄.
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I can’t see a team on this path go on to win the league. I hope I’m wrong but I’m struggling to see it with such a toothless bunch of forwards in this squad.

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topspin said:
I can’t see a team on this path go on to win the league. I hope I’m wrong but I’m struggling to see it with such a toothless bunch of forwards in this squad.

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Come on bro. As disappointing as it is put it into perspective. Despite the above we have a 4 point lead.

Now the performances have to improve of course but don't be losing faith now.

It was never going to be easy. We can't be giving up at the first signs of adversity.

Yes I'm concerned at the level we are currently playing at but I expect them to put a few wins together to get the confidence back.

We flew through UCL as probably top of league phase.
1 foot in carabao cup semi
Favourable tie in the next round of the FA cup
4 points clear at the top.

Now none of them mean anything If you don't win anything but nothing is won in January either.

Point I'm making at this point of the season we are still in a pretty decent position and is enough for us to believe in this team a bit more.
 
MK7Z said:
Come on bro. As disappointing as it is put it into perspective. Despite the above we have a 4 point lead.

Now the performances have to improve of course but don't be losing faith now.

It was never going to be easy. We can't be giving up at the first signs of adversity.

Yes I'm concerned at the level we are currently playing at but I expect them to put a few wins together to get the confidence back.

We flew through UCL as probably top of league phase.
1 foot in carabao cup semi
Favourable tie in the next round of the FA cup
4 points clear at the top.

Now none of them mean anything If you don't win anything but nothing is won in January either.

Point I'm making at this point of the season we are still in a pretty decent position and is enough for us to believe in this team a bit more.
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I genuinely hope I’m wrong (and that you’re right), but my concerns aren’t based on this match alone. They come from what we’ve seen throughout the season. Our front 4 has consistently struggled to create chances and score from open play and far too often it’s been the defence and midfield bailing us out.

This loss to United isn’t even the most worrying result we’ve had. For me, these dropped points are far more damaging:
  • 10 men Chelsea
  • A heavily depleted Liverpool
  • 17th place Forest
I know we can’t expect to win every match, but that’s eight points thrown away in games we should be taking control of. It points to deeper issues with the mentality and leadership within both the coach and the squad.

That said, I actually think we’re well placed in the Champions League. Knockout football suits us because we’re so difficult to beat over two legs.
 
topspin said:
I genuinely hope I’m wrong (and that you’re right), but my concerns aren’t based on this match alone. They come from what we’ve seen throughout the season. Our front 4 has consistently struggled to create chances and score from open play and far too often it’s been the defence and midfield bailing us out.

This loss to United isn’t even the most worrying result we’ve had. For me, these dropped points are far more damaging:
  • 10 men Chelsea
  • A heavily depleted Liverpool
  • 17th place Forest
I know we can’t expect to win every match, but that’s eight points thrown away in games we should be taking control of. It points to deeper issues with the mentality and leadership within both the coach and the squad.

That said, I actually think we’re well placed in the Champions League. Knockout football suits us because we’re so difficult to beat over two legs.
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But despite all of the above which I agree with... We still doing alrite.
 
Amjid Javed said:
If actually put Mbuemo and cunha into Arsenal team they are miles better then trossard, Martinelli, Jesus. Havertz, Gyokeres, madueke. I remember some people turning their nose down at these 2 players in sunmer
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Mbeumo (on current form), Cunha and Fernandes walk into our front 4. Dorgu hasn't played much at LW so I'll reserve my judgement on him vs Trossard.
 
ads101 said:
Can’t believe I’m missing Havertz of all people 😄.
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By far the best at holding up the ball. He offers much more aerial threat than Jesus and Gyokeres.

Out of the front 4, Jesus is the least clinical which is a concern.

Merino has excellent conversion rate but he's more of a gate crasher who sits deep for CF, otherwise I would say there's an argument to say that he's best option upfront.

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