Topic: Arsenal

[AndyMuller]

Looking forward to the title challenge next season.

[ScottishGoon]

We seem to regularly throw in these non performance games in the middle of good runs, especially away from home.
It wasn’t a smash and grab win, they were by far the better team, just like Everton away. Can’t explain it, maybe lack of experience. Need to sort it out though.

In terms of yesterday, think Arteta & Edu need to take responsibility for leaving us so short in midfield. We knew Partey & Elneny were going to AFCON, and yet we still let Maitland-Niles go on loan to Roma when we only had Xhaka & Lokonga as first team midfielders, which meant as soon as Xhaka got ruled out we had to throw in young Patino.

So being left with young Patino & Lokonga as your midfield 2 when you have Torriera, Guendouzi & Maitland-Niles now out on loan is a bit criminal.

Doesn't excuse how flat the players that were playing were mind you..

[The North Bank]

In terms of yesterday, think Arteta & Edu need to take responsibility for leaving us so short in midfield. We knew Partey & Elneny were going to AFCON, and yet we still let Maitland-Niles go on loan to Roma when we only had Xhaka & Lokonga as first team midfielders, which meant as soon as Xhaka got ruled out we had to throw in young Patino.

So being left with young Patino & Lokonga as your midfield 2 when you have Torriera, Guendouzi & Maitland-Niles now out on loan is a bit criminal.

Doesn't excuse how flat the players that were playing were mind you..

If those that played performed we should’ve won , they were all awful. Surely the play was to start Gabriel who is banned against Liverpool, unless the ban counts for the fa cup as well .
Don’t want to blame a young kid but I thought Patino had a shocker.

[Koplass]

Now I see why we were "scared" of facing them.

They're terrifying.

[lamonti]

Will their fans wind their necks in now about the postponement due to COVID?

[ScottishGoon]

If those that played performed we should’ve won , they were all awful. Surely the play was to start Gabriel who is banned against Liverpool, unless the ban counts for the fa cup as well .
Don’t want to blame a young kid but I thought Patino had a shocker.

Yeah, like I said, the ones that did play were poor, so ne excuses. We already know guys like Cedric & Nketiah aren't good enough, & there's a reason why we replaced guys like Holding as well. Patino was poor but it was a tough game to make your first start, you ideally want to drip feed him in home games against lesser opposition with someone experienced alongside him, not throw him in the deep end with another 21 year old like he was yesterday.

Arteta has spent to improve the first XI & it seems he's done well, but the quality in behind that is poor in certain areas.

[royhendo]

As my old flat mate used to say, “this lot are ten clicks past the Do Long Bridge”.

That’s only some of the online fans mind (and a few Chelsea ones oddly).

[clinical]

Looks like now the Kroenke's fully own Arsenal they are happy to splash the cash. Happy to spend £75m on Vahlaovic according to the media. I suppose they are worth billions. Could be yet another big spending club we're up against.

[Chris~]

Looks like now the Kroenke's fully own Arsenal they are happy to splash the cash. Happy to spend £75m on Vahlaovic according to the media. I suppose they are worth billions. Could be yet another big spending club we're up against.

One of the biggest myths in football that they haven't spent big for the last decade

[The North Bank]

One of the biggest myths in football that they haven't spent big for the last decade

They took over Arsenal in 2007 and spent the next 5 years selling our best players. Everything else is the myth. They’re only spending now because of last seasons protests and the fact that there are other buyers waiting in the wings.
Even then, we spent 125m on 6 players. Some clubs piss that on one player and spunk 400k a week on him too, and not bat an eye lid.
We are a long way from being big spenders yet.

[Chris~]

They took over Arsenal in 2007 and spent the next 5 years selling our best players. Everything else is the myth. They’re only spending now because of last seasons protests and the fact that there are other buyers waiting in the wings.
Even then, we spent 125m on 6 players. Some clubs piss that on one player and spunk 400k a week on him too, and not bat an eye lid.
We are a long way from being big spenders yet.

Youve spent £100m gross on transfers 5 of the last 8 seasons. Its just been spent terribly.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-arsenal/alletransfers/verein/11

[The North Bank]

Youve spent £100m gross on transfers 5 of the last 8 seasons. Its just been spent terribly.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-arsenal/alletransfers/verein/11

That’s not a lot we should’ve spent more .

[PaulF]

They've the same problem as us. Big spending is dwarfed by the oil clubs. £100m over five years is a lot of cash unless you are happy to burn cash .

[MonsLibpool]

Youve spent £100m gross on transfers 5 of the last 8 seasons. Its just been spent terribly.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-arsenal/alletransfers/verein/11

They've surprisingly spent a lot.

[Crosby Nick]

They took over Arsenal in 2007 and spent the next 5 years selling our best players. Everything else is the myth. They’re only spending now because of last seasons protests and the fact that there are other buyers waiting in the wings.
Even then, we spent 125m on 6 players. Some clubs piss that on one player and spunk 400k a week on him too, and not bat an eye lid.
We are a long way from being big spenders yet.

Was that due to paying off the Emirates though? When did you move there, 2006?

[deano2727]

They've bought a lot of dross over the years.


Smith-Rowe and Saka coming through the ranks take a bit of the sting out of it. As does what looks to be an inspired youth signing in Martinelli.


They'll need to change that if they ever want to get back to competing for the big trophies.

[Crosby Nick]

They've bought a lot of dross over the years.


Smith-Rowe and Saka coming through the ranks take a bit of the sting out of it. As does what looks to be an inspired youth signing in Martinelli.


They'll need to change that if they ever want to get back to competing for the big trophies.

Pepe is the obvious big money signing that has delivered the least.

Lacazette looked a good signing at the time and he’s done ok without taking them to another level. They seem to have bought a lot of middling at best defenders and midfielders for quite a lot of money in recent seasons, Tierney aside.

[ScottishGoon]

They've the same problem as us. Big spending is dwarfed by the oil clubs. £100m over five years is a lot of cash unless you are happy to burn cash .

Exactly. It's nothing new to say we have spent a fair bit in previous seasons, and have spent it poorly. Everyone has been saying it for years.

However, there's lots of clubs spent a lot, & I'm sure we are still out spent in the main by Utd, Chelsea & City. Remember, you guys are the outliers here when comparing spend to performance in the last couple of years, perhaps it's difficult to not compare everyone to yourselves, and forget that £ for £ you probably have the best manager in the world that bridges that gap?

[Caligula?]

On a side note Rob Holding has really done well with his hair transplant.

[ScottishGoon]

On a side note Rob Holding has really done well with his hair transplant.

Brilliant isn't it. All that stick he was getting in pre season as well for his post transplant barnet looking weird!

[royhendo]

Quite a few of the Arsenal lads out tonight eh? #playthekids

[Decomposing Composer]

Quite a few of the Arsenal lads out tonight eh? #playthekids

Apart from the 4 lads at the afcon it seems we lost Odegaard, Smith Rowe, Tomiyasu and Xhaka is a doubt.

No excuses though as you have a few players unavailable yourself. Should be a good game (I hope. Really can't take another thumping at Anfield).

[Dougle]

Apart from the 4 lads at the afcon it seems we lost Odegaard, Smith Rowe, Tomiyasu and Xhaka is a doubt.

No excuses though as you have a few players unavailable yourself. Should be a good game (I hope. Really can't take another thumping at Anfield).

There there ... you can !!

It'll be a good game. Generally is. We'll be lop-sided up front for sure.

[newterp]

Apart from the 4 lads at the afcon it seems we lost Odegaard, Smith Rowe, Tomiyasu and Xhaka is a doubt.

No excuses though as you have a few players unavailable yourself. Should be a good game (I hope. Really can't take another thumping at Anfield).

No no no. Xhaka must play.

[ScottishGoon]

Quite a few of the Arsenal lads out tonight eh? #playthekids

Aye, things not looking good. I hope they can prove me wrong but given how we've played when it's not been near our full team I have the fear.

[Decomposing Composer]

No no no. Xhaka must play.

 

[The North Bank]

Return leg, let’s start with 10 men.

[Coolie High]

Saka is very special, gave Robertson a bad time, he has everything.

[royhendo]

We’re doing them 2nd leg. “Marcus Rashford feeds your kids” eh? 

[rawcusk8]

Return leg, let’s start with 10 men.

What is it with the Arsenal fans? Spent most of the match slagging off anything to do with Liverpool. Is it because we called off the game last week? Thought they outdid UTD and Chelsea fans in levels of Cuntishness.

[Barneylfc∗]

We’re doing them 2nd leg. “Marcus Rashford feeds your kids” eh? 

Filthy Tory bastards

[The North Bank]

Saka is very special, gave Robertson a bad time, he has everything.

He’s our one superstar now, we need to support him with some better signings.

[Medellin]

We’re doing them 2nd leg. “Marcus Rashford feeds your kids” eh? 

Aye loud and clear..fucking shite fans embarrassing themselves and their club.
Opposition fans hate us more than they love their own club.
Get fucked.

[Decomposing Composer]

He’s our one superstar now, we need to support him with some better signings.

Disagree with that mate. Think Martinelli can reach the same level as him. ESR isn't far behind imo too.

[The North Bank]

What is it with the Arsenal fans? Spent most of the match slagging off anything to do with Liverpool. Is it because we called off the game last week? Thought they outdid UTD and Chelsea fans in levels of Cuntishness.

I couldn’t make out all the chants but we have a sizeable following of delusional  c*nts so it doesn’t surprise me.

[The North Bank]

Disagree with that mate. Think Martinelli can reach the same level as him. ESR isn't far behind imo too.

The others are inconsistent kids. Saka is the real deal already .

[MonsLibpool]

No no no. Xhaka must play.

[newterp]

Stupid fucker did them such a favor getting sent off.

[Dim Glas]

What is it with the Arsenal fans? Spent most of the match slagging off anything to do with Liverpool. Is it because we called off the game last week? Thought they outdid UTD and Chelsea fans in levels of Cuntishness.

horrible fanbase.

Team is a right bunch of snide shithouses too! That Martinelli top of the pile.

[AndyMuller]

Sign Saka.