Topic: Arsenal

[The North Bank]

Good point about playing other English sides, especially bigger rivals. I admit I didn’t know this was on and then I my wanted to see the result because of all the guff TNB has been spouting in recent weeks. Obviously can’t read anything into it but will be interesting to see how Deccers fits into this Arsenal side (or not). Really don’t think he can be or will want to be seen as ‘the defensive one’.

I dont mind it because its more competitive than other friendlies, but some of Uniteds tackles yesterday were atrocious, couldve got someone injured. This isnt the cup final, that was 2 months ago and they lost.

Deccers will be aight fam, big man ting.

[The G in Gerrard]

I dont mind it because its more competitive than other friendlies, but some of Uniteds tackles yesterday were atrocious, couldve got someone injured. This isnt the cup final, that was 2 months ago and they lost.

Deccers will be aight fam, big man ting.

Should Deccers be the DM or slightly further forward?

[The North Bank]

Should Deccers be the DM or slightly further forward?

I like the 3 midfielders to be close together, and move forward and back as a unit, especially if quick passing to establish control is the order of the day. All a bit erratic at the moment, but thats pre season. It does show that football is not that easy and gelling teams together is a skill that needs to be worked on.

[redgriffin73]

Oh, and a message to the mods - if he ends up at Arsenal can we PLEASE have an autocorrect for Deccers back to Rice so that everyone except TNB doesn't keep being sick in their mouths?

*ahem*

[Crosby Nick]

*ahem*

Dodecahedron?

Feel like a 12 sided shape has a smaller turning circle.

[The G in Gerrard]

I like the 3 midfielders to be close together, and move forward and back as a unit, especially if quick passing to establish control is the order of the day. All a bit erratic at the moment, but thats pre season. It does show that football is not that easy and gelling teams together is a skill that needs to be worked on.

Is it a case of Arteta having too much money & not a plan in mind. Even against the "easier" sides a midfield of Havertz, Odegaard & Rice won't work?

[The North Bank]

Is it a case of Arteta having too much money & not a plan in mind. Even against the "easier" sides a midfield of Havertz, Odegaard & Rice won't work?

If the Havertz experiment works itll be brilliant. He ll be the unmarked late runner in the box with finishing capability and attacking intent far greater than xhaka.
Whether itll work will depend largely on Rice and Zinchenko (who hasnt yet featured in pre season). Theres a long way to go, i can see the thinking behind it, but its very ambitious.

[afc tukrish]

Dodecahedron?

Feel like a 12 sided shape has a smaller turning circle.

Poindeccers...

[PaulF]

Deccers. Finishing 12 points behind city?

[elsewhere]

https://twitter.com/NOT_MOTD/status/1683125727435141120

why are they fighting each other?

[The North Bank]

https://twitter.com/NOT_MOTD/status/1683125727435141120

why are they fighting each other?

I dont think its football related.

[Flaccido Dongingo]

https://twitter.com/NOT_MOTD/status/1683125727435141120

why are they fighting each other?

It's the pro AFTV mob vs the AFTV is shit firm.

[The G in Gerrard]

https://twitter.com/NOT_MOTD/status/1683125727435141120

why are they fighting each other?

Some trying to leave early & others making sure they stay?

[WhereAngelsPlay]

https://twitter.com/NOT_MOTD/status/1683125727435141120

why are they fighting each other?

He called him a Cockney.

[Tonyh8su]

https://twitter.com/NOT_MOTD/status/1683125727435141120

why are they fighting each other?

Someone called Declan Rice "Deccers" and it got the correct reaction.

[A Red Abroad]

Someone called Declan Rice "Deccers" and it got the correct reaction.

 

[Solomon Grundy]

https://twitter.com/NOT_MOTD/status/1683125727435141120

why are they fighting each other?

They aren't. I saw another video from a different angle. There were some Utd fans in there with them. Thats who they're fighting with. Bloody yanks, binge watching green street and football factory and giving it the big'n.

[klopptopia]

Well played whoever pulled the fella's keks up around the middle of that video, certainly didnt want to see any further south

[redgriffin73]

Someone called Declan Rice "Deccers" and it got the correct reaction.

[I've been a good boy]

Are these the famous Arsenal Ultras? #GoTeam

[I've been a good boy]

Well played whoever pulled the fella's keks up around the middle of that video, certainly didnt want to see any further south

Old Jimmy Five bellies storming down the ramp thinking he was going to be the hero of the day

[elsewhere]

I dont think its football related.

soccer related then?

[elsewhere]

They aren't. I saw another video from a different angle. There were some Utd fans in there with them. Thats who they're fighting with. Bloody yanks, binge watching green street and football factory and giving it the big'n.

Those fat twats fighting, I see all wearing Arsenal jerseys.

[Tobelius]

It wasn't funny but it was funny.
Shake hands lads and have a nice buffet together.

[The North Bank]

soccer related then?

Judging by the state of them, id say its over hot dogs.

[elsewhere]

Judging by the state of them, id say its over hot dogs.

[stoa]

You have to love the security guy in the blue shirt being all "I'm not being paid enough to get involved in that shitshow"...

[Terry de Niro]

So, let me get this right.
The mighty Arsenal with a full-strength team, "Deccers" *massive cringe* included were beaten by an average Yernited team?

[Terry de Niro]

Someone called Declan Rice "Deccers" and it got the correct reaction.

[G Richards]

I couldn’t tell if two of them were fighting or rolling on the floor making out.

Poor form, kids around, etc.

And it’s preseason. It is meaningless. The bean counters are happy with the dough, but the serious football people want the fitness, the understanding to grow, patterns of play to emerge… and don’t go overboard on the result.

Edit
I agree with not wanting to play big teams and rivals from your own league. Do your work in the preseason, and see what’s what when the action proper kicks off. The America tour is trying to trump up rivalry, as though it is meaningful Premier League action, but it is not.

In preseason you might have more stars playing, or less; or you might be looking at more fringe players, or less; or you might not be ready to play at 100% yet, as your fitness is building up for the season proper. Sensible fans know all this, and don’t set any store on preseason results.

With that said, I will be livid if we don’t beat Bayern Munich 😂

[Historical Fool]

Is it a case of Arteta having too much money & not a plan in mind. Even against the "easier" sides a midfield of Havertz, Odegaard & Rice won't work?

Think Havertz and Deccers will have a transitional period …

[Jambo Power]

Re: the penalty shoot out after the match.

I believe it is some sort of contrived shit that a team gets 3 points for a win. One point for a draw. And another one point to win the penalty shoot out.

After all going for the big American trophy during the preseason tour organized thingy.

All that for one game, how does that work? Utd get 4 points for winning twice in the same game and then dont play anybody else that Arsenal are playing? And Arsenal get no points and then also go on to not play anybody else that Utd are playing? Progressive.

[PaulF]

Think Havertz and Deccers will have a transitional period …

How comes he's not Havvers?

[Solomon Grundy]

Those fat twats fighting, I see all wearing Arsenal jerseys.

There is another video on Twitter from a different angle. There is a fat Utd fan with a white away top in there fighting with them. There are also other Utd fans there as well.


You can see it here. It's a free for all. Fucking idiots.

https://twitter.com/tnmejjanur/status/1682902903307075586

[Solomon Grundy]

Here is another one were you can see Utd fans fighting with Arsenal fans.

https://twitter.com/footbalIfights/status/1683209945662013440

[19th Nervous Title]

American men eat too much. Guy in the Shaw kit has clearly modelled himself on his hero.

[PaulF]

Nice crucifix sported by one of the combatants. Clearly honouring Jesus request to turn the other cheek

[The North Bank]

Here is another one were you can see Utd fans fighting with Arsenal fans.

https://twitter.com/footbalIfights/status/1683209945662013440

United fan getting laid out near the end, that was our second shot on target.

Whats clearly happened is that there was a mixed section of united and arsenal fans who came to the game together. Other arsenal fans started laying into the united ones for whatever reason “Arsenal suckz , no united suckzzz worse dude” , and their arsenal mates started helping them out. Its all very unsavoury. No need for that lads.

[A Red Abroad]

How comes he's not Havvers?

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Nice crucifix sported by one of the combatants. Clearly honouring Jesus request to turn the other cheek

He temporarily lost the ability to talk