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I think that there has been a pressure to continue with Arteta until there was some kind of return from the half a decade long investment in him, the club will have that monkey off their back now and more free to explore their options to take them to the next level if they decide to. Unai is tied up with Villa but am sure there are managers from similarly big clubs you could consider.
Kronkes in all their sports franchises and teams have beeb happy with just 1 major trophy. Unlike Man city owners or when Chelsea had Roman the desire to try and dominate English football isn't there.

Your right they will continue until the see a return at somepoint.
 
I think if we get over the line this season there are still questions about the attack that need to be addressed.

Liverpool won league and essentially nunez was a passenger, Jota was going to be sold as well (until his unfortunate death). Even Gapko wasn't anything great. Even though they have fallen off a this season, they had to look at upgrading their attack.

We have to do same trossard, Jesus, trossard, Martinelli and havertz are just not good enough and ruthless decisions have to come in the summer
 
Kronkes in all their sports franchises and teams have beeb happy with just 1 major trophy. Unlike Man city owners or when Chelsea had Roman the desire to try and dominate English football isn't there.

Your right they will continue until the see a return at somepoint.

They should ideally be content with this pay-off and send Arteta on his way really, it’s an honourable exit for him and both club/manager could do with a fresh start really. Or is this what the club/fans are happy with in the next 5 years as well is the question. It would be a shame because Arsenal have the resources and ceiling to be a dominate team like City were
 
Not sure Arsenal will have a dominant Period like City or Utd had.

Next season we will see Competition be very competitive again. City Chelsea Liverpool Utd Villa will offer Stern Competition to Arsenal.
 
They should ideally be content with this pay-off and send Arteta on his way really, it’s an honourable exit for him and both club/manager could do with a fresh start really. Or is this what the club/fans are happy with in the next 5 years as well is the question. It would be a shame because Arsenal have the resources and ceiling to be a dominate team like City were
Since City have dominated under Pep, most rivals fans have lowered their standards at their own clubs and used excuses galore to justify it. Liverpool hyped up 2nd place finished with big points totals as some sort of new medal or honour, the Arsenal fan base in Parts have done the same thing. People start to acting like the last 5 seasons at Arsenal have been a golden period in its Club history, but just shows modern day tik tok bhangra fans alot of clubs are now attracting.

Essentially Liverpool when they had the chance under klopp should have won 3 PL title and left a legacy rather then 1 PL in 9 years which was failure, Arsenal should be looking to be hungry to dominate and win a raft of trophies as well. But when the bar was lowered by both clubs just to hide behind its no shock a lot of fans are "content".

Like you say, when resources are there through CL cash to continually push and dominate clubs don't want to take the risks like Chelsea (under roman) or Like city do.
 
Not sure Arsenal will have a dominant Period like City or Utd had.

Next season we will see Competition be very competitive again. City Chelsea Liverpool Utd Villa will offer Stern Competition to Arsenal.
I don't know you know. I actually think if we win this one we go on to win at least one of the next 2.

City need massive work. Bernado is leaving and rumours about Rodri moving to Real Madrid are circulating with him due a contract. Also there is no gaurantee pep will be here next season. Then there is the issue of the 115.

Chelsea aren't getting close to a title anytime soon with their immature players who have essentially been bought to make a profit off.

United I think will improve but they need to adapt to the demands of multiple competitions again. It's easy to play once a week. Also I think they need quite a few players who won't be addressed all at once.

Villa I'm afraid will never sustain a title challenge. They're currently fighting to stay in the top 4. Their aim is Europa league. They have been outperforming their XG for a while and it's caught up.

Liverpool are an interesting one. Their 2 main stays in Salah and Van Dyk are past their best. Sboz is their best player and their future. Wirtz is a quality player. Isak is massively injury prone. I don't see Liverpool addressing all their issues after spending what they did last summer. That window was designed for them to dominate. Also their likely to get a new manager so that takes time to.

I think with the stability we have we can on to win a couple of titles indeed.

I mean we need to win this one first!!
 
If its copycat, then couldn't think of a worse poster to try and imitate 🤣
In my humble opinion, the worst poster is @topspin. He’s a creep and a sidekick. I am repulsed by his very presence.

You’re pretty despicable in your own right and a creep too but hey at least you’re not a sidekick 🤣🤣
 
Imagine being humilated season after season to the point where you have to use change your user login.

The mask has well and truely fall off
Welcome to my "blocked list" seen as though you were crying about your other aliases being blocked

🤡🤡🤡
wow I scared you pretty fast didn’t I. Now try saying this not in a squeaky kitten voice and I might consider mercy.

Just kidding, nice try but as I said I don’t pity you. The rotten eggs 🥚 promised are on the way, just waiting for them to rot a lil bit more before they are ready to be delivered on your face.

Anyways getting on your block list is going to be a ‘hollow’ experience. You are still going to think about me and obsess over me. You look so pathetic sulking here when your team’s winning.
 
This is an odd thread Honestly. We finally chase the Liverpool trolls off and resort to weird arguments. Who cares what sort of fan someone is. Nobody has the right to tell a supporter how they can support their team, whether they seem negative , positive or toxic positive. You do you.

Nobody cares about rotten eggs on their face or whatever. I know Arsenal fans who would bathe in Rotten eggs if it meant they win the league.
 
This is an odd thread Honestly. We finally chase the Liverpool trolls off and resort to weird arguments. Who cares what sort of fan someone is. Nobody has the right to tell a supporter how they can support their team, whether they seem negative , positive or toxic positive. You do you.

Nobody cares about rotten eggs on their face or whatever. I know Arsenal fans who would bathe in Rotten eggs if it meant they win the league.

Unfortunately their has always been the Arsenal 🧌 on here and his aliases. Both are on blocked list along with a couple of Liverpool 🧌. They can all bark in the wind for all I care, as I can't see their nonsense.

Like I mentioned earlier in thread it's Tour de 🧌 with posters looking for the yellow jersey and Shrek trophy 🤣

I've been on here since 2004, but these mutant 🧌 are next level..

Anyways onto the next game In CL Wednesday and Also my 🎂. Hopefully a good away win will suffice
 
Unfortunately their has always been the Arsenal 🧌 on here and his aliases. Both are on blocked list along with a couple of Liverpool 🧌. They can all bark in the wind for all I care, as I can't see their nonsense.

Like I mentioned earlier in thread it's Tour de 🧌 with posters looking for the yellow jersey and Shrek trophy 🤣

I've been on here since 2004, but these mutant 🧌 are next level..

Anyways onto the next game In CL Wednesday and Also my 🎂. Hopefully a good away win will suffice
Their everywhere bro - cant have a sensible discussion or a laugh.

Hopefully we can do the business in the away leg so can rest players for the Carabao cup in the 2nd let. City have Real so they will be going full pelt both games. Gotta take the advantages as they come.

I am sure you are old enough to not let Arsenal ruin your Birthday!
 
Their everywhere bro - cant have a sensible discussion or a laugh.

Hopefully we can do the business in the away leg so can rest players for the Carabao cup in the 2nd let. City have Real so they will be going full pelt both games. Gotta take the advantages as they come.

I am sure you are old enough to not let Arsenal ruin your Birthday!
Yeah hopefully we can get a good result in Germany, then that ideally allows is to rotate squad more later in month.

Hopefully we will get a good cup draw in FA cup as well.

Yeah as soon as the Liverpool 🧌 went, then returned another one. Definitely can't have decent convos with certain posters
 
Southampton away in FA cup, can't complain about that. Espcially when City are playing Liverpool lol
 
Also if they get past Real Madrid - they'll likely face Bayern in between Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. One of the most difficult run of games I have ever seen.
It's like running through tunnel of death at school 🤣👊🦵
 
Also if they get past Real Madrid - they'll likely face Bayern in between Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. One of the most difficult run of games I have ever seen.

But if they manage to come through them games unscathed and go on to win Majors.

Then they deserve all the plaudits
 
Not gonna happen. It's like people haven't watched them this season.
City aren't at level they use to be, they are slowly getting key defenders back which makes them alot more stable and dangerous though
 
Like who? Dias is the only one I can think of. Stones is a liability
Dias being back massively improves them, also gvardiol will be back next month for them as well. They have been using mediocre players like khusanov at CB, who is one of worst players to ever play in PL. Anyways those are city issues.

Luckily we are well stocked defensively.
 
Very poor performance, but a draw isn't the worst result in the end. Definitely have to play better in 2nd leg.

From attacking point of view it was extremely woeful
 
Arsenal weren’t great but this 1-1 doesn’t feel like a bad result given how crap this ref was 🤦

This ref is a strong contender for worst UEFA ref ever for the following reasons:
  • Their goalscorer should’ve been sent off before he even scored
  • Zubimendi got fouled but somehow got a yellow and a free kick awarded against him
  • Havertz got a yellow for nothing in injury time
  • Free kick given against Saliba was another poor call
 
Arsenal weren’t great but this 1-1 doesn’t feel like a bad result given how crap this ref was 🤦

This ref is a strong contender for worst UEFA ref ever for the following reasons:
  • Their goalscorer should’ve been sent off before he even scored
  • Zubimendi got fouled but somehow got a yellow and a free kick awarded against him
  • Havertz got a yellow for nothing in injury time
  • Free kick given against Saliba was another poor call

The referee definitely did bottle sending off Andrich early.

The penalty was soft, but their was contact. (We would be angry if we had one against us like that)

In general the Referee did make some odd calls.

More worry was how poor saka was again, he's clearly not at same level since that serious injury last year
 
Arsenal weren’t great but this 1-1 doesn’t feel like a bad result given how crap this ref was 🤦

This ref is a strong contender for worst UEFA ref ever for the following reasons:
  • Their goalscorer should’ve been sent off before he even scored
  • Zubimendi got fouled but somehow got a yellow and a free kick awarded against him
  • Havertz got a yellow for nothing in injury time
  • Free kick given against Saliba was another poor call
You somehow forgot how cheap penalty the same ref gave to Arsenal🤭
 
Ref was on crack. Some odd bookings he was giving out. Also their captain should have been off. If you look carefully he actually reaches for his pocket but then realises who it is.

It was a penalty. He clearly trips him.

Draw is not a bad result away from home in UCL knock out football especially when 2nd leg is at home.

Is the reason why Liverpool losing 1-0 isn't actually a bad result either.

Just look at the other English teams getting slapped away from home basically nullifying the advantage of playing the 2nd leg at home.

Was a handbrake type performance. They have a good defensive record at home so was never gonna be easy. Especially since they caught us cold in the 2nd half.

Everton is the focus now. Win that and put the pressure on city.
 
There’s no quality in attack. Even saka he’s been poor all season, can’t even pretend he’s done better than madueke, there’s not much difference.

I also wonder if saka even rates Gyokores. It’s like the two don’t even want to work together, Saka just ignores him.
 
Horrible by the Gunners. Leverkusen deserved to win this and got really unlucky with the penalty.

If they continue playing this kind of footy, might as well call it a day in UCL and focus on the league.

Also, I don't know what management does with Saka. He plays brainlessly a lot at times. Was just running into players needlessly. Arteta has seriously sucked out a lot of creativity from this club post Wenger era.
 
Horrible by the Gunners. Leverkusen deserved to win this and got really unlucky with the penalty.

If they continue playing this kind of footy, might as well call it a day in UCL and focus on the league.

Also, I don't know what management does with Saka. He plays brainlessly a lot at times. Was just running into players needlessly. Arteta has seriously sucked out a lot of creativity from this club post Wenger era.
The wingers all play brainlessly. Martinelli, Madueke can take the ball down the pitch but after that they struggle. Saka used to have decent end product but lately he hasn’t. Maybe coming back from a big injury has affected his game. Arteta’s system sucks the creativity and focus away from the strikers and attacking midfielder but puts that focus on the wingers. As attacks is expected to come more from the sides not centrally. The wingers have plenty of chances to cross, shoot etc. they just don’t or do it badly. They just don’t have the ability to do it or be creative in this way. Saka did but he’s declined.

We could attack more centrally that will place greater vulnerability on defense, more focus on a striker (who I don’t think is amazing) and is generally harder to do against top sides. It will probably work better against weaker teams, but don’t think it’s the right fit for this Arsenal team’s strengths against top sides.

Saka I feel lately is holding onto the ball too much, trying to do everything himself. Ignores Gyokores runs, or bother crossing, just tries to run at them and try and get a shot in. This is perhaps the pressure of realistically being the only attacking player of quality in the team. But it won’t work just trying to do everything yourself. And Saka himself isn’t playing great on top.

On the other hand Gyokores doesn’t really do enough as striker. Yes in top teams relying on feed from the sides more it is harder and you have to get into positions better which Gyokores doesn’t do. He also has to be more clinical, better first touch, etc. which again he is poor at. To be an out and out goal scorer in this sort of position you need to be very good ability wise which Gyokores isn’t. As for in terms of link up play, holding up the ball, creating space for wingers, I.e. being more of a support role which is common in teams where the wingers are the focal points in the attack, Gyokores isn’t very good at this stuff either.

Thus what is happening is you’re having a striker in Gyokores (or whoever) who is contributing very little and getting isolated. This isn’t ideal.

Either way you look at it, Arsenal need some player of quality in the wingers or striker. Otherwise whatever system being played won’t work. I was disappointed not getting Rodrygo who is an absolute class player. Gyokores I’m kind of underwhelmed by his technical ability and footballing iq.
 
I think most Arsenal fans are ready to move on from Martinelli.

We are heavily linked with a summer move for Gordon eventhough he has dropped off this season. I mean to be honest Harvey Barnes is an upgrade on our left wing.

The amount of times he runs with the ball - either runs out of pitch or just runs in to no mans land and kills the momentum.

He is actually a decent 1 on 1 finisher when put through so I reckon he could be alrite playing through the middle but for a counter attack based side.
 
It's very strict positional football.

Saka very rarely comes in centrally let alone ever going on LW and vice versa for LW/LF which usually has Martinelli/Trossard.

I think these 3 are technical with Trossard being the most creative and perhaps Martinelli having ability to take on defences directly.

Saka can too but it's usually cutbacks from him which is his basic natural game as a left footed RW.

The issue is that in any such bounded positional gameplay, your freedom to do anything else is restricted.

That's why these players other skills and techniques have not grown. Saka with his initial talent should have grown leaps and bounds by now but he hasn't.

It's the system.

Gyokeres was pure moneyball/data pick based on his numbers from his previous club. His gameplay in this system is a mismatch.

Odegaard has also regressed creatively. Eze, who starts in Odegaard's place, is talented for sure but doesn't have the penetration pass skill and neither is getting chances to thread in balls.

If the Gunners win anything, it's because of their defence or off the ball setup, which btw doesn't appear as strong as first half of the season.
 
As mad as it may sound Saturdays home game against Everton is probably the biggest game of the season so far. We must win.

I expect Man City to beat West Ham away but you never know how they will react to going into that game 10 points behind.

The following week they have Chelsea away which wont be easy for them either.

Thats why i feel like this game is pivotal along with Bournemouth in a few weeks. We keep the same gap going into the City game will really be to our advantage.
 
It's very strict positional football.

Saka very rarely comes in centrally let alone ever going on LW and vice versa for LW/LF which usually has Martinelli/Trossard.

I think these 3 are technical with Trossard being the most creative and perhaps Martinelli having ability to take on defences directly.

Saka can too but it's usually cutbacks from him which is his basic natural game as a left footed RW.

The issue is that in any such bounded positional gameplay, your freedom to do anything else is restricted.

That's why these players other skills and techniques have not grown. Saka with his initial talent should have grown leaps and bounds by now but he hasn't.

It's the system.

Gyokeres was pure moneyball/data pick based on his numbers from his previous club. His gameplay in this system is a mismatch.

Odegaard has also regressed creatively. Eze, who starts in Odegaard's place, is talented for sure but doesn't have the penetration pass skill and neither is getting chances to thread in balls.

If the Gunners win anything, it's because of their defence or off the ball setup, which btw doesn't appear as strong as first half of the season.
Very good points especially the final sentence around our Solidity. We dont seem as solid as earlier in the season
 
It's very strict positional football.

Saka very rarely comes in centrally let alone ever going on LW and vice versa for LW/LF which usually has Martinelli/Trossard.

I think these 3 are technical with Trossard being the most creative and perhaps Martinelli having ability to take on defences directly.

Saka can too but it's usually cutbacks from him which is his basic natural game as a left footed RW.

The issue is that in any such bounded positional gameplay, your freedom to do anything else is restricted.

That's why these players other skills and techniques have not grown. Saka with his initial talent should have grown leaps and bounds by now but he hasn't.

It's the system.

Gyokeres was pure moneyball/data pick based on his numbers from his previous club. His gameplay in this system is a mismatch.

Odegaard has also regressed creatively. Eze, who starts in Odegaard's place, is talented for sure but doesn't have the penetration pass skill and neither is getting chances to thread in balls.

If the Gunners win anything, it's because of their defence or off the ball setup, which btw doesn't appear as strong as first half of the season.

Excellent analysis.

To add to your last sentence, set pieces as well.

If Arsenal do get over the line and win one of the two big trophies (PL an CL). Do you think this brand of football is sustainable for them to dominate for the remainder of the 2020s?
 
There’s no quality in attack. Even saka he’s been poor all season, can’t even pretend he’s done better than madueke, there’s not much difference.

I also wonder if saka even rates Gyokores. It’s like the two don’t even want to work together, Saka just ignores him.

I don't think Saka and Gyokeres get on with each other.

I remember on two occasions, when Gyokeres has scored, Saka and him feel distant during the celebrations. Maybe I'm over analysing but that's how it appears from the outside.
 
The wingers all play brainlessly. Martinelli, Madueke can take the ball down the pitch but after that they struggle. Saka used to have decent end product but lately he hasn’t. Maybe coming back from a big injury has affected his game. Arteta’s system sucks the creativity and focus away from the strikers and attacking midfielder but puts that focus on the wingers. As attacks is expected to come more from the sides not centrally. The wingers have plenty of chances to cross, shoot etc. they just don’t or do it badly. They just don’t have the ability to do it or be creative in this way. Saka did but he’s declined.

We could attack more centrally that will place greater vulnerability on defense, more focus on a striker (who I don’t think is amazing) and is generally harder to do against top sides. It will probably work better against weaker teams, but don’t think it’s the right fit for this Arsenal team’s strengths against top sides.

Saka I feel lately is holding onto the ball too much, trying to do everything himself. Ignores Gyokores runs, or bother crossing, just tries to run at them and try and get a shot in. This is perhaps the pressure of realistically being the only attacking player of quality in the team. But it won’t work just trying to do everything yourself. And Saka himself isn’t playing great on top.

On the other hand Gyokores doesn’t really do enough as striker. Yes in top teams relying on feed from the sides more it is harder and you have to get into positions better which Gyokores doesn’t do. He also has to be more clinical, better first touch, etc. which again he is poor at. To be an out and out goal scorer in this sort of position you need to be very good ability wise which Gyokores isn’t. As for in terms of link up play, holding up the ball, creating space for wingers, I.e. being more of a support role which is common in teams where the wingers are the focal points in the attack, Gyokores isn’t very good at this stuff either.

Thus what is happening is you’re having a striker in Gyokores (or whoever) who is contributing very little and getting isolated. This isn’t ideal.

Either way you look at it, Arsenal need some player of quality in the wingers or striker. Otherwise whatever system being played won’t work. I was disappointed not getting Rodrygo who is an absolute class player. Gyokores I’m kind of underwhelmed by his technical ability and footballing iq.

I agree that Gyokeres has clear limitations, and parts of his all round game still aren’t at the required level. That said, Jesus has been even less effective, and with Merino seemingly out for the season, our options are limited. Havertz could fill that role once he’s fully match fit, but ideally I’d prefer him operating slightly deeper in a different role.

The only way we can truly unlock Gyokeres is by using Havertz in that hybrid second striker/number 10 role he played just before his injury. It was only for a couple of games, but it looked genuinely promising. We do need to manage Havertz carefully to avoid another setback, but once match fit I think Arteta has to persist with this approach.

Eze is more of a winger/CAM hybrid than a pure CAM in the mould of someone like Odegaard, Bruno Fernandes etc. The problem is Arteta’s system is too rigid for that profile to function as the creative link we need. I don't think Arteta wanted to sign him and this was more of a club signing to prevent a potential PR disaster, had he succeeded at Spurs.

Havertz is good in the air and holding up the ball. So I think he should be the focal point and the one relied upon to lay off the ball and creates chances for Gyokeres, who is good enough to score 15 PL goals. For his first season in the PL, that's a decent output. So far this season, he's managed 10 PL goals. His xG in the league is 8.35. The fact that he's outperforming his xG and his numbers are so low goes to show that he's been starved of service. His all-round play is gradually improving and I wouldn't be surprised if he was to end up with 20 goals in the PL next season.

My bigger concern is Jesus, who for me is a useless mercenary on £265,000 per week. Any player can have a bad game, but he's been terrible all season and to see him struggle against Mansfield was hard to watch. We need to do everything we can to get him off the wage bill and offload him in the summer.
 
There’s no quality in attack. Even saka he’s been poor all season, can’t even pretend he’s done better than madueke, there’s not much difference.

I also wonder if saka even rates Gyokores. It’s like the two don’t even want to work together, Saka just ignores him.
The entire attack is average at best. Other then Saka, Eze and Gyokeres (the latter 2 need atleast another season to see how they can improve) every other player Jesus, Martinelli, trossard, madueke and Merino are just not good enough. The fact that havertz and Merino are failed midfielder signings and looked hald decent as make shift strikers pretty much sums up the poor attacking recruitment. I won't even go into the sick note captain, whose all of sudden "injured" now he's not seen as regular 1st choice.

Just like Liverpool had passengers like nunez, jota (who was a luxury player who cudnt stay fit), even gapko was great.

Entire attack at Arsenal needs a revamp, people will say making to many changes at one may hinder a side. But reality is a new top class left winger, then slowly integrate better quality attacking 8s or 10s. Or be brave enough to actually trust Nwaneri and dowman going forward.

I see all these hilarious comparison of this team with past Arsenal title winning sides, not a single attacker would get into those teams. Saka may be good at times, but he's nowhere near the level Merson, Limpar, overmars, Pires in terms of output or game changing level ability in a "title winning season"

People can bring up stats, but when yoh actually look at impact its nowhere near that level.
 
Arsenal open contract talks with Rice

Arsenal have approached Declan Rice over a new long-term contract.

Rice's existing deal still has two years left to run, while there is also an option to extend that term by a further 12 months.

But the Premier League leaders are looking for the England international to commit his prime years to the club.

Renewal talks are underway, and the offer will include a pay increase to solidify his position as one of Arsenal's best earners.

Bukayo Saka recently signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract worth a minimum of £300,000 per week. Rice's current deal is worth a reported £240,000 per week.

Discussions are described as being at an early stage and no timeline has been set for their completion.

But the process of ensuring Rice stays in north London for the foreseeable future is under way.

Since joining Arsenal from West Ham in a deal worth £105m in 2023, the 27-year-old has established a reputation as one of the best midfielders in Europe.

He has made 102 Premier League appearances for Arsenal, while he has also established himself as a key player for England, having already won 72 caps.

Arsenal have moved to lock in the futures of their top stars, with Saka, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri signing extensions over the past 12 months. The club have also opened talks with Jurrien Timber over an improved deal.

David Raya and Leandro Trossard have also been awarded with improved contracts in recent months, although those deals did not include additional time on their deals.

Arsenal lead the race for the Premier League title by seven points from Manchester City, who have a game in hand, heading into the weekend. They host Everton, while City go to West Ham, with both games on Saturday.

The Gunners last won the English league title in 2004, during Arsene Wenger's reign as manager.


 
Better late then never, how crucial this Gyokeres goal could be. God knows why Donkey havertz started this game

1-0
 
Again, another horrible attacking show from Gunners. The attack is becoming toothless and indirect.

The good thing was that Everton, in typical Moyes playing away fashion, didn't bother that there is another goal post on the other side of the pitch and just sat in their own half almost all the time.

Thank God for the kid, who got introduced late. He made the difference. Otherwise, Gunners would be going nervously into 4 weeks with no PL matches.

Arsenal are at best 10 points in front of City, at worst 4 points ahead.
 
I have a strong feeling City will drop points tonight

That win at the end is mentally deflating for them.
 
Painful to watch but boy oh boy is there anything better than last minute winners!!

Max Dowman if you know you know
 
Painful to watch but boy oh boy is there anything better than last minute winners!!

Max Dowman if you know you know
Dowman made the difference with fact he was willing to take risks with his crossing, passing and shooting.

Rest of attackers should learn to be just as brave
 
Dowman made the difference with fact he was willing to take risks with his crossing, passing and shooting.

Rest of attackers should learn to be just as brave
Don't be coming on here with calm and calculated posts bro😂😂... Admit it you lost yourself celebrating them 2 goals!!
 
What a win! I couldn't ask for a better bday gift.

Credit to Arteta for putting faith in Dowman.

Brilliant cross from the youngster and yes he had an empty net but he had so much to do. He somehow managed to go past two players with such ease.

If it wasn't for Dowman, Arsenal would've dropped points. I hope Arteta can create a pathway so he's ready to start for Arsenal when he's around 18/19. The kid is an amazing talent.
 
What a win! I couldn't ask for a better bday gift.

Credit to Arteta for putting faith in Dowman.

Brilliant cross from the youngster and yes he had an empty net but he had so much to do. He somehow managed to go past two players with such ease.

If it wasn't for Dowman, Arsenal would've dropped points. I hope Arteta can create a pathway so he's ready to start for Arsenal when he's around 18/19. The kid is an amazing talent.
Between Eze, Dowman and Nwaneri when he returns - Arsenal have enough options to use in attack 10 position in midfield.

Berta should be offering Odegaard to other clubs right now and in summer if the club had any sense, time to use players who take risks and are positive then safety 1st.

Enjoy ur bday 🎂
 
10 points gap is too big to cause fumble
I’m giving them the benefit that they will get 3 points from the game they have in hand. So the net difference should be 6-7 points tonight if they drop points. That will mean Arsenal just need to win 4 of their last 7 games to secure the league as I recon Arsenal will still be ahead on Goal difference if points are equal. It’s a near impossible task for City to catch up and Arsenal will have to do a MASSIVE bottle job to lose the league
 
What a win! I couldn't ask for a better bday gift.

Credit to Arteta for putting faith in Dowman.

Brilliant cross from the youngster and yes he had an empty net but he had so much to do. He somehow managed to go past two players with such ease.

If it wasn't for Dowman, Arsenal would've dropped points. I hope Arteta can create a pathway so he's ready to start for Arsenal when he's around 18/19. The kid is an amazing talent.
Happy Birthday my bro!
 
Between Eze, Dowman and Nwaneri when he returns - Arsenal have enough options to use in attack 10 position in midfield.

Berta should be offering Odegaard to other clubs right now and in summer if the club had any sense, time to use players who take risks and are positive then safety 1st.

Enjoy ur bday 🎂

Thanks bro. I'm pretty confident Odegaard will be sold in the summer. Apparently him and Arteta have had a falling out. He's also struggled for far too long and has now become injury prone.

I still think Nwaneri can get enough mins from League, FA Cup and a few CL games, which can help his development.
 
I’m giving them the benefit that they will get 3 points from the game they have in hand. So the net difference should be 6-7 points tonight if they drop points. That will mean Arsenal just need to win 4 of their last 7 games to secure the league as I recon Arsenal will still be ahead on Goal difference if points are equal. It’s a near impossible task for City to catch up and Arsenal will have to do a MASSIVE bottle job to lose the league

Arsenal should be aiming to go to eithad mid April and looking to win the game there, if that's achieved you will see Man City pretty much throw towel in.

Depends on the mindset of the team when that game comes Around
 
Thanks bro. I'm pretty confident Odegaard will be sold in the summer. Apparently him and Arteta have had a falling out. He's also struggled for far too long and has now become injury prone.

I still think Nwaneri can get enough mins from League, FA Cup and a few CL games, which can help his development.
Your welcome bro.

Eze should be 1st choice number 10, dowman and Nwaneri can then both be used as rotation options. Both players are more then good enough. It's about being brave with selections.

The likes of Wiltshire, cesc were trusted at an early age, as was saka. With experience players in current squad, letting young players thrive is easier. There would be same pressure on Dowman or Nwaneri, like there was on cesc, Wiltshire. As long as either isn't over used, they can more than manage a good level of games in PL and CL next season,not just domestic cup games
 
Your welcome bro.

Eze should be 1st choice number 10, dowman and Nwaneri can then both be used as rotation options. Both players are more then good enough. It's about being brave with selections.

The likes of Wiltshire, cesc were trusted at an early age, as was saka. With experience players in current squad, letting young players thrive is easier. There would be same pressure on Dowman or Nwaneri, like there was on cesc, Wiltshire. As long as either isn't over used, they can more than manage a good level of games in PL and CL next season,not just domestic cup games

Speaking of youngsters, what do you make of Arteta's handling of MLS and do you think he should be sent out on loan or be asked to move up to play in central midfield? - given that Merino doesn't look convincing in this role.
 
Speaking of youngsters, what do you make of Arteta's handling of MLS and do you think he should be sent out on loan or be asked to move up to play in central midfield? - given that Merino doesn't look convincing in this role.
MLS is essentially a midfielder that did a good job when called upon as a left back. I think this season he should have been used in midfield, there have been plenty of games where he could have been used and he wasn't. A loan move should be done, but has to be somewhere where he's likely to get game time. As we've seen before player go out on loan and then not play.

Merino and havertz will still be used in midfield as the manager is instant on playing certain signings no matter what, when they are fit to play
 
YEP. ARSENAL CAN SMELL THE TITLE.

Surely MAMOON should come out of his Extended Hibernation
Forget him where are all the loud mouth Liverpool fans now? No posting memes now? They finally gonna change their sky blue knickers?
 
Huge day and could end up being the moment it fully swung in Arsenal's favour

Fair play because it was looking precarious after the Wolves draw, since then it's 4 wins on the bounce combined with City dropping points back to back
 
What a win! I couldn't ask for a better bday gift.

Credit to Arteta for putting faith in Dowman.

Brilliant cross from the youngster and yes he had an empty net but he had so much to do. He somehow managed to go past two players with such ease.

If it wasn't for Dowman, Arsenal would've dropped points. I hope Arteta can create a pathway so he's ready to start for Arsenal when he's around 18/19. The kid is an amazing talent.
Happy birthday.

Congrats to Arsenal!

Grinded out a big win, it is what champions do.
 
My honest assessment

Arsenal are fully stretched at the moment, especially the attackers. They are winning but they are clearly struggling to open up teams.

Not taking shots from outside of the box is also a big issue, it’s like they just want to walk the ball into the goal and leaving far too much for far too late
 
My honest assessment

Arsenal are fully stretched at the moment, especially the attackers. They are winning but they are clearly struggling to open up teams.

Not taking shots from outside of the box is also a big issue, it’s like they just want to walk the ball into the goal and leaving far too much for far too late
But, bhai, you guys are finding ways of getting it done, not pretty at all, to the uninformed- they say luck but it is the results that matter and you guys are delivering. Can you do it on all fronts? That is the question but to now, very effective!
 
But, bhai, you guys are finding ways of getting it done, not pretty at all, to the uninformed- they say luck but it is the results that matter and you guys are delivering. Can you do it on all fronts? That is the question but to now, very effective!
Yeah not complaining

But it won’t be straightforward to get 5 wins in the last 7 games. I think they honestly need to inject some fresh legs especially in attack. This 16 year old kid is a good addition and he looks hungry
 
Leverkusen will set up in CL like they did in 1st leg, also will do Same midweek. Playing Everton who did similar yesterday means, Arsenal shouldn't be shocked at what they have to over come. But attacking play has to improve as well as the performance, last two performances haven't been great, like @Rana has said fresh legs are needed.

An early goal vs leverkusen makes game easier, but I hope it's not another dragged out performance having to be bailed out late in a game.
 
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