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    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.


    Honestly, am watching the match right now....I don't understand that particular officiating, Arnold should have been sent off as well.

    It will no doubt end with Alexander-Arnold scoring the winner now, just to make things even worse.

    That would really break my heart. Arsenal have not won against Liverpool for years now. The least Arsenal do is to draw at the Emirates, then get humiliated at Anfield....I just hope Arsenal wins tonight.
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Yesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....The Gunners break the Jinx.

    First PL win over Liverpool since 2015, actually!

    Wow! What a wait!...It was worth it though. It's good for confidence ahead of the FA cup semifinal against Man City at Wembley.

    It's much needed, that's for sure. Won't expect Arsenal to manage to beat City, but with the cup very likely being the only shot at European football next season, they have to try.

    Yeah, true.

    On the other hand, I expect Pep really, really want to win the FA Cup now that City didn't manage to win the title!

    Yeah, that's another threat. And winning the FA Cup would be a huge compensation and relief for Pep. And they still have an edge over Real Madrid in the Champions League.

    Almost forgot about the Champions League! City will miss Agüero (if he's still out for the Real Madrid fixture), but they should manage without him.

    Yeah, they're going to give their all.

    Already starting to get nervous about the game…

    _____________

    Who can't wait to see Leeds and this man in the PL next season? :-D


    Yeah, am really nervous about Tomorrow's game. And yeah, to be honest Bielsa's Leeds were fantastic against Arsenal in the first half of that match, we just edged them.

    The only way I can see Arsenal have any kind of chance, is Arteta's knowledge about City becoming a factor. But it will require the performance of the season from his squad.

    _____________

    Wow! :-O


    Wow! Andre was always an underrated player. And I don't think his style was far from Muller's, and yet he wasn't always seen as a threat.

    Yeah, I think Arteta would have to do exactly what he did against liverpool....keep players lurking in and around opposition defenders, while they(Arsenal)defend deep and use pace against City. To win against City tomorrow, Arsenal simply have to alter their style and win ugly....Until Arsenal get strong defensive midfielders and centre backs, the flair players would not exhibit themselves fully, as they would also contribute to the defensive work and they don't always do it properly, Coz that's not their natural position.

    Indeed. I thought Schürrle would stick around in the game for much longer, proving how good he can be. He now joins the list of players that retired too early.

    Agree, I think that will be the way to approach the game. If they play like they use to, the result will likely get very ugly (which it might be no matter how they play, to be honest). They certainly need to make the most out of the few chances they'll get, like Lacazette and Nelson did Wednesday. I wonder if Holding will start tomorrow. He's proven before to be a man for such an occasion.

    Yeah, the very same approach would help....True, Holding enjoys a good battle. Similar to what he did against Mane the other night. I hope he starts. I would have loved him and Pablo to start, if Pablo were fit.

    It's such a shame Pablo got injured so quickly after he was able for selection. Arteta even talked about why he could be so important to the way he would like the team to play. The little we saw of Pablo before his injury was promising though. Fortunately we will be able to see him play again next season.

    Yeah, am optimistic about Arteta, Arsenal and next Season.

    The transfer window worries me though. I doubt Arteta will get the backing he wants – something he did touch upon in his post-match interview after the Liverpool game. I hope they'll be able to sign Partey at least, but who knows how the transfer window will be like.

    Yeah, that's the general worry. True, Partey at least....although, rumours about John Stones and Philippe Coutinho keeps popping up. But all in all, Arsenal would need to add at least 4 players(Defensive Players)to make this team hard to beat next season.

    That's the key, defensive players, two defenders perhaps, a defensive midfielder + Partey. Can't see it happening though. A journalist covering Arsenal (who has sources) said a few days ago that Arsenal have apparently been offered to buy Coutinho – as have several other clubs around Europe. But as the same journalist noted, Arsenal would have had enough trouble covering Coutinho's wages if it was a loan move…

    Wouldn't be surprised if there's something to those Stones rumours though, given that there's a connection with Arteta and City. But he's also English, so I imagine buying him would not be cheap!

    True. we just hope Arsenal act for change in the transfer market this time.....coz we are slowly becoming a mid-table team. I think they have no choice than to support Arteta financially, coz they've seen the brilliant job he's done with the somewhat fringe squad....they should know he would do wonders if backed financially.

    That's the issue, they tend to be slow getting deals over the line, or simply just use money unwisely. A lot will rely on Raul Sanllehi and his big book of contacts, I imagine, and I wouldn't be surprised if we see Kia Joorabchian pushing for Arsenal to sign one of his players. David Luiz and Cedric Soares are both clients of his.

    Yeah, all true.

    I'm curious about William Saliba though. From what I've read, he's a real talent. Still yong, of course.
    _________

    Also:

    BothCheerfulCub-small.gif

    Yeah, indeed :D.....Yeah, Saliba is young, but talented.

    Too early to tell of course, but it would be great if he could become a regular in that Arsenal defence, along with Holding, Chambers and/or whoever they bring in in upcoming transfer windows. They need younger defenders.

    Exactly, Younger defenders are what we need. Arsenal have always had flair....I think it's time we concentrate on the defensive side of things.

    It's been an issue for so, so many year now. You need to have players that are confident in their defending, that can be tidy on the ball and just be a physical presence as well (van Dijk is a prime example). Arsenal have been too unstable in their defending, so much so that it's a source of mockery. With Arteta they have a manager that – by what we see at least – is not afraid to be clear in what is needed to improve the squad. It's up to the club to get the necessary deals done. will they though, that's the question.

    Yeah, exactly.

    On a more positive note though, a FA Cup final shows what Arteta is able to do with the current squad, so that might give the club more likely to back him in the transfer window. Wishful thinking on my part, but one can hope.

    Yeah, the club should know that backing Arteta with funds could easily turn Arsenal into title contenders. Coz Arteta is already doing wonders with Unai Emery's team.

    Oh, I don't know if Arsenal will be title contenders anytime soon – top six contenders more like. Right now they need to get the team into the CL spots again, so that they can do a proper rebuild. It looks like Arteta is the man for that project, and I can't help but think if they should have got him in straight after Wenger left, instead of Emery. From what I heard on a podcast a while ago, Arteta was a contender for the job even back then, but Emery was pitched quite late in the process by an agent…

    On the other hand, the club was in all kinds of troubles post Wenger, so that might have been too much – even for Arteta.

    Yeah, I agree....being title contenders might seem too far-fetched. But since Arteta is using this same team that Emery didn't know how to use, I can't help but skip my thoughts from CL football to Title Contenders, LOL....Coz Arteta would definitely buy his own players.

    Arsenal should really look towards Liverpool and the way Klopp has built his squad since he came to the PL. That's more or less the blueprint for good squad building and transfer business. If Arsenal follow a similar approach, they might set the club on the right path again. But the Kroenke's want the club to be self reliant, which means the club will have to outsmart the market in doing so.
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    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.


    Honestly, am watching the match right now....I don't understand that particular officiating, Arnold should have been sent off as well.

    It will no doubt end with Alexander-Arnold scoring the winner now, just to make things even worse.

    That would really break my heart. Arsenal have not won against Liverpool for years now. The least Arsenal do is to draw at the Emirates, then get humiliated at Anfield....I just hope Arsenal wins tonight.
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Yesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....The Gunners break the Jinx.

    First PL win over Liverpool since 2015, actually!

    Wow! What a wait!...It was worth it though. It's good for confidence ahead of the FA cup semifinal against Man City at Wembley.

    It's much needed, that's for sure. Won't expect Arsenal to manage to beat City, but with the cup very likely being the only shot at European football next season, they have to try.

    Yeah, true.

    On the other hand, I expect Pep really, really want to win the FA Cup now that City didn't manage to win the title!

    Yeah, that's another threat. And winning the FA Cup would be a huge compensation and relief for Pep. And they still have an edge over Real Madrid in the Champions League.

    Almost forgot about the Champions League! City will miss Agüero (if he's still out for the Real Madrid fixture), but they should manage without him.

    Yeah, they're going to give their all.

    Already starting to get nervous about the game…

    _____________

    Who can't wait to see Leeds and this man in the PL next season? :-D


    Yeah, am really nervous about Tomorrow's game. And yeah, to be honest Bielsa's Leeds were fantastic against Arsenal in the first half of that match, we just edged them.

    The only way I can see Arsenal have any kind of chance, is Arteta's knowledge about City becoming a factor. But it will require the performance of the season from his squad.

    _____________

    Wow! :-O


    Wow! Andre was always an underrated player. And I don't think his style was far from Muller's, and yet he wasn't always seen as a threat.

    Yeah, I think Arteta would have to do exactly what he did against liverpool....keep players lurking in and around opposition defenders, while they(Arsenal)defend deep and use pace against City. To win against City tomorrow, Arsenal simply have to alter their style and win ugly....Until Arsenal get strong defensive midfielders and centre backs, the flair players would not exhibit themselves fully, as they would also contribute to the defensive work and they don't always do it properly, Coz that's not their natural position.

    Indeed. I thought Schürrle would stick around in the game for much longer, proving how good he can be. He now joins the list of players that retired too early.

    Agree, I think that will be the way to approach the game. If they play like they use to, the result will likely get very ugly (which it might be no matter how they play, to be honest). They certainly need to make the most out of the few chances they'll get, like Lacazette and Nelson did Wednesday. I wonder if Holding will start tomorrow. He's proven before to be a man for such an occasion.

    Yeah, the very same approach would help....True, Holding enjoys a good battle. Similar to what he did against Mane the other night. I hope he starts. I would have loved him and Pablo to start, if Pablo were fit.

    It's such a shame Pablo got injured so quickly after he was able for selection. Arteta even talked about why he could be so important to the way he would like the team to play. The little we saw of Pablo before his injury was promising though. Fortunately we will be able to see him play again next season.

    Yeah, am optimistic about Arteta, Arsenal and next Season.

    The transfer window worries me though. I doubt Arteta will get the backing he wants – something he did touch upon in his post-match interview after the Liverpool game. I hope they'll be able to sign Partey at least, but who knows how the transfer window will be like.

    Yeah, that's the general worry. True, Partey at least....although, rumours about John Stones and Philippe Coutinho keeps popping up. But all in all, Arsenal would need to add at least 4 players(Defensive Players)to make this team hard to beat next season.

    That's the key, defensive players, two defenders perhaps, a defensive midfielder + Partey. Can't see it happening though. A journalist covering Arsenal (who has sources) said a few days ago that Arsenal have apparently been offered to buy Coutinho – as have several other clubs around Europe. But as the same journalist noted, Arsenal would have had enough trouble covering Coutinho's wages if it was a loan move…

    Wouldn't be surprised if there's something to those Stones rumours though, given that there's a connection with Arteta and City. But he's also English, so I imagine buying him would not be cheap!

    True. we just hope Arsenal act for change in the transfer market this time.....coz we are slowly becoming a mid-table team. I think they have no choice than to support Arteta financially, coz they've seen the brilliant job he's done with the somewhat fringe squad....they should know he would do wonders if backed financially.

    That's the issue, they tend to be slow getting deals over the line, or simply just use money unwisely. A lot will rely on Raul Sanllehi and his big book of contacts, I imagine, and I wouldn't be surprised if we see Kia Joorabchian pushing for Arsenal to sign one of his players. David Luiz and Cedric Soares are both clients of his.

    Yeah, all true.

    I'm curious about William Saliba though. From what I've read, he's a real talent. Still yong, of course.
    _________

    Also:

    BothCheerfulCub-small.gif

    Yeah, indeed :D.....Yeah, Saliba is young, but talented.

    Too early to tell of course, but it would be great if he could become a regular in that Arsenal defence, along with Holding, Chambers and/or whoever they bring in in upcoming transfer windows. They need younger defenders.

    Exactly, Younger defenders are what we need. Arsenal have always had flair....I think it's time we concentrate on the defensive side of things.

    It's been an issue for so, so many year now. You need to have players that are confident in their defending, that can be tidy on the ball and just be a physical presence as well (van Dijk is a prime example). Arsenal have been too unstable in their defending, so much so that it's a source of mockery. With Arteta they have a manager that – by what we see at least – is not afraid to be clear in what is needed to improve the squad. It's up to the club to get the necessary deals done. will they though, that's the question.

    Yeah, exactly.

    On a more positive note though, a FA Cup final shows what Arteta is able to do with the current squad, so that might give the club more likely to back him in the transfer window. Wishful thinking on my part, but one can hope.

    Yeah, the club should know that backing Arteta with funds could easily turn Arsenal into title contenders. Coz Arteta is already doing wonders with Unai Emery's team.

    Oh, I don't know if Arsenal will be title contenders anytime soon – top six contenders more like. Right now they need to get the team into the CL spots again, so that they can do a proper rebuild. It looks like Arteta is the man for that project, and I can't help but think if they should have got him in straight after Wenger left, instead of Emery. From what I heard on a podcast a while ago, Arteta was a contender for the job even back then, but Emery was pitched quite late in the process by an agent…

    On the other hand, the club was in all kinds of troubles post Wenger, so that might have been too much – even for Arteta.

    Yeah, I agree....being title contenders might seem too far-fetched. But since Arteta is using this same team that Emery didn't know how to use, I can't help but skip my thoughts from CL football to Title Contenders, LOL....Coz Arteta would definitely buy his own players.

    Arsenal should really look towards Liverpool and the way Klopp has built his squad since he came to the PL. That's more or less the blueprint for good squad building and transfer business. If Arsenal follow a similar approach, they might set the club on the right path again. But the Kroenke's want the club to be self reliant, which means the club will have to outsmart the market in doing so.

    Yes! Liverpool is such a good example....what a credible success story they have been.
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    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.


    Honestly, am watching the match right now....I don't understand that particular officiating, Arnold should have been sent off as well.

    It will no doubt end with Alexander-Arnold scoring the winner now, just to make things even worse.

    That would really break my heart. Arsenal have not won against Liverpool for years now. The least Arsenal do is to draw at the Emirates, then get humiliated at Anfield....I just hope Arsenal wins tonight.
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Yesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....The Gunners break the Jinx.

    First PL win over Liverpool since 2015, actually!

    Wow! What a wait!...It was worth it though. It's good for confidence ahead of the FA cup semifinal against Man City at Wembley.

    It's much needed, that's for sure. Won't expect Arsenal to manage to beat City, but with the cup very likely being the only shot at European football next season, they have to try.

    Yeah, true.

    On the other hand, I expect Pep really, really want to win the FA Cup now that City didn't manage to win the title!

    Yeah, that's another threat. And winning the FA Cup would be a huge compensation and relief for Pep. And they still have an edge over Real Madrid in the Champions League.

    Almost forgot about the Champions League! City will miss Agüero (if he's still out for the Real Madrid fixture), but they should manage without him.

    Yeah, they're going to give their all.

    Already starting to get nervous about the game…

    _____________

    Who can't wait to see Leeds and this man in the PL next season? :-D


    Yeah, am really nervous about Tomorrow's game. And yeah, to be honest Bielsa's Leeds were fantastic against Arsenal in the first half of that match, we just edged them.

    The only way I can see Arsenal have any kind of chance, is Arteta's knowledge about City becoming a factor. But it will require the performance of the season from his squad.

    _____________

    Wow! :-O


    Wow! Andre was always an underrated player. And I don't think his style was far from Muller's, and yet he wasn't always seen as a threat.

    Yeah, I think Arteta would have to do exactly what he did against liverpool....keep players lurking in and around opposition defenders, while they(Arsenal)defend deep and use pace against City. To win against City tomorrow, Arsenal simply have to alter their style and win ugly....Until Arsenal get strong defensive midfielders and centre backs, the flair players would not exhibit themselves fully, as they would also contribute to the defensive work and they don't always do it properly, Coz that's not their natural position.

    Indeed. I thought Schürrle would stick around in the game for much longer, proving how good he can be. He now joins the list of players that retired too early.

    Agree, I think that will be the way to approach the game. If they play like they use to, the result will likely get very ugly (which it might be no matter how they play, to be honest). They certainly need to make the most out of the few chances they'll get, like Lacazette and Nelson did Wednesday. I wonder if Holding will start tomorrow. He's proven before to be a man for such an occasion.

    Yeah, the very same approach would help....True, Holding enjoys a good battle. Similar to what he did against Mane the other night. I hope he starts. I would have loved him and Pablo to start, if Pablo were fit.

    It's such a shame Pablo got injured so quickly after he was able for selection. Arteta even talked about why he could be so important to the way he would like the team to play. The little we saw of Pablo before his injury was promising though. Fortunately we will be able to see him play again next season.

    Yeah, am optimistic about Arteta, Arsenal and next Season.

    The transfer window worries me though. I doubt Arteta will get the backing he wants – something he did touch upon in his post-match interview after the Liverpool game. I hope they'll be able to sign Partey at least, but who knows how the transfer window will be like.

    Yeah, that's the general worry. True, Partey at least....although, rumours about John Stones and Philippe Coutinho keeps popping up. But all in all, Arsenal would need to add at least 4 players(Defensive Players)to make this team hard to beat next season.

    That's the key, defensive players, two defenders perhaps, a defensive midfielder + Partey. Can't see it happening though. A journalist covering Arsenal (who has sources) said a few days ago that Arsenal have apparently been offered to buy Coutinho – as have several other clubs around Europe. But as the same journalist noted, Arsenal would have had enough trouble covering Coutinho's wages if it was a loan move…

    Wouldn't be surprised if there's something to those Stones rumours though, given that there's a connection with Arteta and City. But he's also English, so I imagine buying him would not be cheap!

    True. we just hope Arsenal act for change in the transfer market this time.....coz we are slowly becoming a mid-table team. I think they have no choice than to support Arteta financially, coz they've seen the brilliant job he's done with the somewhat fringe squad....they should know he would do wonders if backed financially.

    That's the issue, they tend to be slow getting deals over the line, or simply just use money unwisely. A lot will rely on Raul Sanllehi and his big book of contacts, I imagine, and I wouldn't be surprised if we see Kia Joorabchian pushing for Arsenal to sign one of his players. David Luiz and Cedric Soares are both clients of his.

    Yeah, all true.

    I'm curious about William Saliba though. From what I've read, he's a real talent. Still yong, of course.
    _________

    Also:

    BothCheerfulCub-small.gif

    Yeah, indeed :D.....Yeah, Saliba is young, but talented.

    Too early to tell of course, but it would be great if he could become a regular in that Arsenal defence, along with Holding, Chambers and/or whoever they bring in in upcoming transfer windows. They need younger defenders.

    Exactly, Younger defenders are what we need. Arsenal have always had flair....I think it's time we concentrate on the defensive side of things.

    It's been an issue for so, so many year now. You need to have players that are confident in their defending, that can be tidy on the ball and just be a physical presence as well (van Dijk is a prime example). Arsenal have been too unstable in their defending, so much so that it's a source of mockery. With Arteta they have a manager that – by what we see at least – is not afraid to be clear in what is needed to improve the squad. It's up to the club to get the necessary deals done. will they though, that's the question.

    Yeah, exactly.

    On a more positive note though, a FA Cup final shows what Arteta is able to do with the current squad, so that might give the club more likely to back him in the transfer window. Wishful thinking on my part, but one can hope.

    Yeah, the club should know that backing Arteta with funds could easily turn Arsenal into title contenders. Coz Arteta is already doing wonders with Unai Emery's team.

    Oh, I don't know if Arsenal will be title contenders anytime soon – top six contenders more like. Right now they need to get the team into the CL spots again, so that they can do a proper rebuild. It looks like Arteta is the man for that project, and I can't help but think if they should have got him in straight after Wenger left, instead of Emery. From what I heard on a podcast a while ago, Arteta was a contender for the job even back then, but Emery was pitched quite late in the process by an agent…

    On the other hand, the club was in all kinds of troubles post Wenger, so that might have been too much – even for Arteta.

    Yeah, I agree....being title contenders might seem too far-fetched. But since Arteta is using this same team that Emery didn't know how to use, I can't help but skip my thoughts from CL football to Title Contenders, LOL....Coz Arteta would definitely buy his own players.

    Arsenal should really look towards Liverpool and the way Klopp has built his squad since he came to the PL. That's more or less the blueprint for good squad building and transfer business. If Arsenal follow a similar approach, they might set the club on the right path again. But the Kroenke's want the club to be self reliant, which means the club will have to outsmart the market in doing so.

    Yes! Liverpool is such a good example....what a credible success story they have been.

    Indeed! I wouldn't have put money on them winning the CL and the PL title just a year apart – yet they did, as a result of successful squad building since 2015. Arsenal fans can only hope Arteta will get time to build his squad too.
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    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.


    Honestly, am watching the match right now....I don't understand that particular officiating, Arnold should have been sent off as well.

    It will no doubt end with Alexander-Arnold scoring the winner now, just to make things even worse.

    That would really break my heart. Arsenal have not won against Liverpool for years now. The least Arsenal do is to draw at the Emirates, then get humiliated at Anfield....I just hope Arsenal wins tonight.
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Yesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....The Gunners break the Jinx.

    First PL win over Liverpool since 2015, actually!

    Wow! What a wait!...It was worth it though. It's good for confidence ahead of the FA cup semifinal against Man City at Wembley.

    It's much needed, that's for sure. Won't expect Arsenal to manage to beat City, but with the cup very likely being the only shot at European football next season, they have to try.

    Yeah, true.

    On the other hand, I expect Pep really, really want to win the FA Cup now that City didn't manage to win the title!

    Yeah, that's another threat. And winning the FA Cup would be a huge compensation and relief for Pep. And they still have an edge over Real Madrid in the Champions League.

    Almost forgot about the Champions League! City will miss Agüero (if he's still out for the Real Madrid fixture), but they should manage without him.

    Yeah, they're going to give their all.

    Already starting to get nervous about the game…

    _____________

    Who can't wait to see Leeds and this man in the PL next season? :-D


    Yeah, am really nervous about Tomorrow's game. And yeah, to be honest Bielsa's Leeds were fantastic against Arsenal in the first half of that match, we just edged them.

    The only way I can see Arsenal have any kind of chance, is Arteta's knowledge about City becoming a factor. But it will require the performance of the season from his squad.

    _____________

    Wow! :-O


    Wow! Andre was always an underrated player. And I don't think his style was far from Muller's, and yet he wasn't always seen as a threat.

    Yeah, I think Arteta would have to do exactly what he did against liverpool....keep players lurking in and around opposition defenders, while they(Arsenal)defend deep and use pace against City. To win against City tomorrow, Arsenal simply have to alter their style and win ugly....Until Arsenal get strong defensive midfielders and centre backs, the flair players would not exhibit themselves fully, as they would also contribute to the defensive work and they don't always do it properly, Coz that's not their natural position.

    Indeed. I thought Schürrle would stick around in the game for much longer, proving how good he can be. He now joins the list of players that retired too early.

    Agree, I think that will be the way to approach the game. If they play like they use to, the result will likely get very ugly (which it might be no matter how they play, to be honest). They certainly need to make the most out of the few chances they'll get, like Lacazette and Nelson did Wednesday. I wonder if Holding will start tomorrow. He's proven before to be a man for such an occasion.

    Yeah, the very same approach would help....True, Holding enjoys a good battle. Similar to what he did against Mane the other night. I hope he starts. I would have loved him and Pablo to start, if Pablo were fit.

    It's such a shame Pablo got injured so quickly after he was able for selection. Arteta even talked about why he could be so important to the way he would like the team to play. The little we saw of Pablo before his injury was promising though. Fortunately we will be able to see him play again next season.

    Yeah, am optimistic about Arteta, Arsenal and next Season.

    The transfer window worries me though. I doubt Arteta will get the backing he wants – something he did touch upon in his post-match interview after the Liverpool game. I hope they'll be able to sign Partey at least, but who knows how the transfer window will be like.

    Yeah, that's the general worry. True, Partey at least....although, rumours about John Stones and Philippe Coutinho keeps popping up. But all in all, Arsenal would need to add at least 4 players(Defensive Players)to make this team hard to beat next season.

    That's the key, defensive players, two defenders perhaps, a defensive midfielder + Partey. Can't see it happening though. A journalist covering Arsenal (who has sources) said a few days ago that Arsenal have apparently been offered to buy Coutinho – as have several other clubs around Europe. But as the same journalist noted, Arsenal would have had enough trouble covering Coutinho's wages if it was a loan move…

    Wouldn't be surprised if there's something to those Stones rumours though, given that there's a connection with Arteta and City. But he's also English, so I imagine buying him would not be cheap!

    True. we just hope Arsenal act for change in the transfer market this time.....coz we are slowly becoming a mid-table team. I think they have no choice than to support Arteta financially, coz they've seen the brilliant job he's done with the somewhat fringe squad....they should know he would do wonders if backed financially.

    That's the issue, they tend to be slow getting deals over the line, or simply just use money unwisely. A lot will rely on Raul Sanllehi and his big book of contacts, I imagine, and I wouldn't be surprised if we see Kia Joorabchian pushing for Arsenal to sign one of his players. David Luiz and Cedric Soares are both clients of his.

    Yeah, all true.

    I'm curious about William Saliba though. From what I've read, he's a real talent. Still yong, of course.
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    Also:

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    Yeah, indeed :D.....Yeah, Saliba is young, but talented.

    Too early to tell of course, but it would be great if he could become a regular in that Arsenal defence, along with Holding, Chambers and/or whoever they bring in in upcoming transfer windows. They need younger defenders.

    Exactly, Younger defenders are what we need. Arsenal have always had flair....I think it's time we concentrate on the defensive side of things.

    It's been an issue for so, so many year now. You need to have players that are confident in their defending, that can be tidy on the ball and just be a physical presence as well (van Dijk is a prime example). Arsenal have been too unstable in their defending, so much so that it's a source of mockery. With Arteta they have a manager that – by what we see at least – is not afraid to be clear in what is needed to improve the squad. It's up to the club to get the necessary deals done. will they though, that's the question.

    Yeah, exactly.

    On a more positive note though, a FA Cup final shows what Arteta is able to do with the current squad, so that might give the club more likely to back him in the transfer window. Wishful thinking on my part, but one can hope.

    Yeah, the club should know that backing Arteta with funds could easily turn Arsenal into title contenders. Coz Arteta is already doing wonders with Unai Emery's team.

    Oh, I don't know if Arsenal will be title contenders anytime soon – top six contenders more like. Right now they need to get the team into the CL spots again, so that they can do a proper rebuild. It looks like Arteta is the man for that project, and I can't help but think if they should have got him in straight after Wenger left, instead of Emery. From what I heard on a podcast a while ago, Arteta was a contender for the job even back then, but Emery was pitched quite late in the process by an agent…

    On the other hand, the club was in all kinds of troubles post Wenger, so that might have been too much – even for Arteta.

    Yeah, I agree....being title contenders might seem too far-fetched. But since Arteta is using this same team that Emery didn't know how to use, I can't help but skip my thoughts from CL football to Title Contenders, LOL....Coz Arteta would definitely buy his own players.

    Arsenal should really look towards Liverpool and the way Klopp has built his squad since he came to the PL. That's more or less the blueprint for good squad building and transfer business. If Arsenal follow a similar approach, they might set the club on the right path again. But the Kroenke's want the club to be self reliant, which means the club will have to outsmart the market in doing so.

    Yes! Liverpool is such a good example....what a credible success story they have been.

    Indeed! I wouldn't have put money on them winning the CL and the PL title just a year apart – yet they did, as a result of successful squad building since 2015. Arsenal fans can only hope Arteta will get time to build his squad too.

    Exactly!!!
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    On the subject of Liverpool; it will be interesting to see how Klopp approaches next season. He has a great squad, but will surely be looking to strengthen that team further. Same with Pep and City, now that they will play European football next season.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    On the subject of Liverpool; it will be interesting to see how Klopp approaches next season. He has a great squad, but will surely be looking to strengthen that team further. Same with Pep and City, now that they will play European football next season.

    Exactly. I think next season would be highly competitive. Ever since football returned from Lockdown, the games are offering a glimmer of what next season has in store, as there have already been some shock results. And with the return of Leeds, who I think would be a serious threat, makes the thought of next season all the more exciting. And part of me wants Arsenal to miss European football, so they can focus on the premier league with Arteta. So let Klopp and Pep enjoy their European football status.
  • edited July 2020 Posts: 17,757
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    On the subject of Liverpool; it will be interesting to see how Klopp approaches next season. He has a great squad, but will surely be looking to strengthen that team further. Same with Pep and City, now that they will play European football next season.

    Exactly. I think next season would be highly competitive. Ever since football returned from Lockdown, the games are offering a glimmer of what next season has in store, as there have already been some shock results. And with the return of Leeds, who I think would be a serious threat, makes the thought of next season all the more exciting. And part of me wants Arsenal to miss European football, so they can focus on the premier league with Arteta. So let Klopp and Pep enjoy their European football status.

    Yes, next season will no doubt be very competitive, with lots of entertaining fixtures. Chelsea have already signed Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, so they too look strong for 2020/21. And Bielsa's Leeds…wow, we have a lot to look forward to!

    A part of me want Arsenal to not have to worry about European football, but as pointed out by several journalists, missing out will also set them back financially…

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    Two games before the end of the season!

  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    GadgetMan wrote: »
    On the subject of Liverpool; it will be interesting to see how Klopp approaches next season. He has a great squad, but will surely be looking to strengthen that team further. Same with Pep and City, now that they will play European football next season.

    Exactly. I think next season would be highly competitive. Ever since football returned from Lockdown, the games are offering a glimmer of what next season has in store, as there have already been some shock results. And with the return of Leeds, who I think would be a serious threat, makes the thought of next season all the more exciting. And part of me wants Arsenal to miss European football, so they can focus on the premier league with Arteta. So let Klopp and Pep enjoy their European football status.

    Yes, next season will no doubt be very competitive, with lots of entertaining fixtures. Chelsea have already signed Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, so they too look strong for 2020/21. And Bielsa's Leeds…wow, we have a lot to look forward to!

    A part of me want Arsenal to not have to worry about European football, but as pointed out by several journalists, missing out will also set them back financially…

    _________

    Two games before the end of the season!


    True.
    Wow! Shocking news though...coz Pearson did a magnificent job with Watford. Except Watford are afraid of relegation, coz they're 17th in the league....they could easily get dragged in.
  • Posts: 17,757
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    On the subject of Liverpool; it will be interesting to see how Klopp approaches next season. He has a great squad, but will surely be looking to strengthen that team further. Same with Pep and City, now that they will play European football next season.

    Exactly. I think next season would be highly competitive. Ever since football returned from Lockdown, the games are offering a glimmer of what next season has in store, as there have already been some shock results. And with the return of Leeds, who I think would be a serious threat, makes the thought of next season all the more exciting. And part of me wants Arsenal to miss European football, so they can focus on the premier league with Arteta. So let Klopp and Pep enjoy their European football status.

    Yes, next season will no doubt be very competitive, with lots of entertaining fixtures. Chelsea have already signed Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, so they too look strong for 2020/21. And Bielsa's Leeds…wow, we have a lot to look forward to!

    A part of me want Arsenal to not have to worry about European football, but as pointed out by several journalists, missing out will also set them back financially…

    _________

    Two games before the end of the season!


    True.
    Wow! Shocking news though...coz Pearson did a magnificent job with Watford. Except Watford are afraid of relegation, coz they're 17th in the league....they could easily get dragged in.

    Yes, they can quickly become one of the teams relegated to the Championship, but still, it's quite a decision to make this late. That being said, Watford aren't afraid to sack managers either!
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    GadgetMan wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    On the subject of Liverpool; it will be interesting to see how Klopp approaches next season. He has a great squad, but will surely be looking to strengthen that team further. Same with Pep and City, now that they will play European football next season.

    Exactly. I think next season would be highly competitive. Ever since football returned from Lockdown, the games are offering a glimmer of what next season has in store, as there have already been some shock results. And with the return of Leeds, who I think would be a serious threat, makes the thought of next season all the more exciting. And part of me wants Arsenal to miss European football, so they can focus on the premier league with Arteta. So let Klopp and Pep enjoy their European football status.

    Yes, next season will no doubt be very competitive, with lots of entertaining fixtures. Chelsea have already signed Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, so they too look strong for 2020/21. And Bielsa's Leeds…wow, we have a lot to look forward to!

    A part of me want Arsenal to not have to worry about European football, but as pointed out by several journalists, missing out will also set them back financially…

    _________

    Two games before the end of the season!


    True.
    Wow! Shocking news though...coz Pearson did a magnificent job with Watford. Except Watford are afraid of relegation, coz they're 17th in the league....they could easily get dragged in.

    Yes, they can quickly become one of the teams relegated to the Championship, but still, it's quite a decision to make this late. That being said, Watford aren't afraid to sack managers either!

    Yeah, that's it.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Baily off with bad head injury during F.A. Cup Semi, had a bad cut then appeared ok then went down, hope he is ok. On stretcher with head brace worrying
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    Baily off with bad head injury during F.A. Cup Semi, had a bad cut then appeared ok then went down, hope he is ok. On stretcher with head brace worrying

    Yeah, I saw....hope he's OK too.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Watford sacked Nigel Pearson with two games to go

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53464251

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    United 2 - 0 down bad error again by De Gea
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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Romero play the cup games?
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Romero play the cup games?

    Usually, last season I noticed a change in De Gea body language and his mistakes are more frequent. We have to support our players though something is not right with De Gea.
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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Romero play the cup games?

    Usually, last season I noticed a change in De Gea body language and his mistakes are more frequent. We have to support our players though something is not right with De Gea.

    I haven't watched many United games this season, so I wouldn't know, but Romero is usually a safe pair of hands, isn't he? Or is De Gea still better?
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,154
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Romero play the cup games?

    Usually, last season I noticed a change in De Gea body language and his mistakes are more frequent. We have to support our players though something is not right with De Gea.

    I haven't watched many United games this season, so I wouldn't know, but Romero is usually a safe pair of hands, isn't he? Or is De Gea still better?

    Romero is a great 2nd keeper, it will be interesting to see what happens with Henderson... will he challenge De Gea next season?
  • Posts: 17,757
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Romero play the cup games?

    Usually, last season I noticed a change in De Gea body language and his mistakes are more frequent. We have to support our players though something is not right with De Gea.

    I haven't watched many United games this season, so I wouldn't know, but Romero is usually a safe pair of hands, isn't he? Or is De Gea still better?

    Romero is a great 2nd keeper, it will be interesting to see what happens with Henderson... will he challenge De Gea next season?

    Isn't he staying at Sheffield United another season – or have I misheard?
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,154
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Romero play the cup games?

    Usually, last season I noticed a change in De Gea body language and his mistakes are more frequent. We have to support our players though something is not right with De Gea.

    I haven't watched many United games this season, so I wouldn't know, but Romero is usually a safe pair of hands, isn't he? Or is De Gea still better?

    Romero is a great 2nd keeper, it will be interesting to see what happens with Henderson... will he challenge De Gea next season?

    Isn't he staying at Sheffield United another season – or have I misheard?

    Last I heard SU want him to stay on loan, unsure if anything has been finalised yet.
  • edited July 2020 Posts: 17,757
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Romero play the cup games?

    Usually, last season I noticed a change in De Gea body language and his mistakes are more frequent. We have to support our players though something is not right with De Gea.

    I haven't watched many United games this season, so I wouldn't know, but Romero is usually a safe pair of hands, isn't he? Or is De Gea still better?

    Romero is a great 2nd keeper, it will be interesting to see what happens with Henderson... will he challenge De Gea next season?

    Isn't he staying at Sheffield United another season – or have I misheard?

    Last I heard SU want him to stay on loan, unsure if anything has been finalised yet.

    Ah, I see. United have few issues with the goalkeeping spot anyway. Any goalkeeper can have an off season. I imagine Henderson will be United's #1 at some point anyway. Him and Pope are surely the best English goalkeepers around (and they should be competing for the starting spot in the England team, IMO).
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Get in Chelsea!
    Into the FA cup final. Could see some silverware this year.
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    Benny wrote: »
    Get in Chelsea!
    Into the FA cup final. Could see some silverware this year.

    I really don't hope this will turn into a game like the one between the two teams in Baku last year…
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    Benny wrote: »
    Get in Chelsea!
    Into the FA cup final. Could see some silverware this year.

    I really don't hope this will turn into a game like the one between the two teams in Baku last year…

    Yeah, even Chelsea would know that this Arsenal, even if they're yet to fully adapt to Arteta's style, are a bit tougher to play now. It's Arsenal's new found willingness to defend that might just do it and Martinez in goal has been surprisingly good. It might require Martinez to get injured, before Leno gets back in....and when two of them are fit, we would know who Arteta wants the most.
  • Posts: 17,757
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Benny wrote: »
    Get in Chelsea!
    Into the FA cup final. Could see some silverware this year.

    I really don't hope this will turn into a game like the one between the two teams in Baku last year…

    Yeah, even Chelsea would know that this Arsenal, even if they're yet to fully adapt to Arteta's style, are a bit tougher to play now. It's Arsenal's new found willingness to defend that might just do it and Martinez in goal has been surprisingly good. It might require Martinez to get injured, before Leno gets back in....and when two of them are fit, we would know who Arteta wants the most.

    I think a lot will come down to the performance Martinez manages to pull out, in Arsenal's case. He had some absolutely crucial saves against Liverpool and City, and Arteta will need him to do the same against Chelsea, because they will get plenty of chances I think, no matter how Arsenal defend. Fortunately for Arsenal, they will have more attacking options now that Nketiah has served his ban.

    Writing this, I already start feeling nervous about that game!
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
    Posts: 4,247
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Benny wrote: »
    Get in Chelsea!
    Into the FA cup final. Could see some silverware this year.

    I really don't hope this will turn into a game like the one between the two teams in Baku last year…

    Yeah, even Chelsea would know that this Arsenal, even if they're yet to fully adapt to Arteta's style, are a bit tougher to play now. It's Arsenal's new found willingness to defend that might just do it and Martinez in goal has been surprisingly good. It might require Martinez to get injured, before Leno gets back in....and when two of them are fit, we would know who Arteta wants the most.

    I think a lot will come down to the performance Martinez manages to pull out, in Arsenal's case. He had some absolutely crucial saves against Liverpool and City, and Arteta will need him to do the same against Chelsea, because they will get plenty of chances I think, no matter how Arsenal defend. Fortunately for Arsenal, they will have more attacking options now that Nketiah has served his ban.

    Writing this, I already start feeling nervous about that game!

    That's it.
    Yeah, am also super-nervous for the game.
  • Posts: 17,757
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Benny wrote: »
    Get in Chelsea!
    Into the FA cup final. Could see some silverware this year.

    I really don't hope this will turn into a game like the one between the two teams in Baku last year…

    Yeah, even Chelsea would know that this Arsenal, even if they're yet to fully adapt to Arteta's style, are a bit tougher to play now. It's Arsenal's new found willingness to defend that might just do it and Martinez in goal has been surprisingly good. It might require Martinez to get injured, before Leno gets back in....and when two of them are fit, we would know who Arteta wants the most.

    I think a lot will come down to the performance Martinez manages to pull out, in Arsenal's case. He had some absolutely crucial saves against Liverpool and City, and Arteta will need him to do the same against Chelsea, because they will get plenty of chances I think, no matter how Arsenal defend. Fortunately for Arsenal, they will have more attacking options now that Nketiah has served his ban.

    Writing this, I already start feeling nervous about that game!

    That's it.
    Yeah, am also super-nervous for the game.

    The more I think of it, the more I feel this will be Giroud's game. It would be so…Arsenal to slip up in a final, and for a former player to be key to the result.

    It's a massive achievement for Arsenal to jut reach the final though, so they have nothing to lose really.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
    Posts: 4,247
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Benny wrote: »
    Get in Chelsea!
    Into the FA cup final. Could see some silverware this year.

    I really don't hope this will turn into a game like the one between the two teams in Baku last year…

    Yeah, even Chelsea would know that this Arsenal, even if they're yet to fully adapt to Arteta's style, are a bit tougher to play now. It's Arsenal's new found willingness to defend that might just do it and Martinez in goal has been surprisingly good. It might require Martinez to get injured, before Leno gets back in....and when two of them are fit, we would know who Arteta wants the most.

    I think a lot will come down to the performance Martinez manages to pull out, in Arsenal's case. He had some absolutely crucial saves against Liverpool and City, and Arteta will need him to do the same against Chelsea, because they will get plenty of chances I think, no matter how Arsenal defend. Fortunately for Arsenal, they will have more attacking options now that Nketiah has served his ban.

    Writing this, I already start feeling nervous about that game!

    That's it.
    Yeah, am also super-nervous for the game.

    The more I think of it, the more I feel this will be Giroud's game. It would be so…Arsenal to slip up in a final, and for a former player to be key to the result.

    It's a massive achievement for Arsenal to jut reach the final though, so they have nothing to lose really.

    Yeah, they don't actually. I can't remember envisaging Arsenal in a cup final....let alone, an FA cup final.

    Wow!....2020 has been that sort of year though. We have to endure the unprecedented for the time being.

  • Posts: 17,757
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Benny wrote: »
    Get in Chelsea!
    Into the FA cup final. Could see some silverware this year.

    I really don't hope this will turn into a game like the one between the two teams in Baku last year…

    Yeah, even Chelsea would know that this Arsenal, even if they're yet to fully adapt to Arteta's style, are a bit tougher to play now. It's Arsenal's new found willingness to defend that might just do it and Martinez in goal has been surprisingly good. It might require Martinez to get injured, before Leno gets back in....and when two of them are fit, we would know who Arteta wants the most.

    I think a lot will come down to the performance Martinez manages to pull out, in Arsenal's case. He had some absolutely crucial saves against Liverpool and City, and Arteta will need him to do the same against Chelsea, because they will get plenty of chances I think, no matter how Arsenal defend. Fortunately for Arsenal, they will have more attacking options now that Nketiah has served his ban.

    Writing this, I already start feeling nervous about that game!

    That's it.
    Yeah, am also super-nervous for the game.

    The more I think of it, the more I feel this will be Giroud's game. It would be so…Arsenal to slip up in a final, and for a former player to be key to the result.

    It's a massive achievement for Arsenal to jut reach the final though, so they have nothing to lose really.

    Yeah, they don't actually. I can't remember envisaging Arsenal in a cup final....let alone, an FA cup final.

    Indeed. Wonder what the odds were on reaching a FA Cup final – at any stage in their cup campaign… :-?
    GadgetMan wrote: »

    Wow!....2020 has been that sort of year though. We have to endure the unprecedented for the time being.

    Certainly! We have to expect news like this for some time yet.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
    Posts: 4,247
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Benny wrote: »
    Get in Chelsea!
    Into the FA cup final. Could see some silverware this year.

    I really don't hope this will turn into a game like the one between the two teams in Baku last year…

    Yeah, even Chelsea would know that this Arsenal, even if they're yet to fully adapt to Arteta's style, are a bit tougher to play now. It's Arsenal's new found willingness to defend that might just do it and Martinez in goal has been surprisingly good. It might require Martinez to get injured, before Leno gets back in....and when two of them are fit, we would know who Arteta wants the most.

    I think a lot will come down to the performance Martinez manages to pull out, in Arsenal's case. He had some absolutely crucial saves against Liverpool and City, and Arteta will need him to do the same against Chelsea, because they will get plenty of chances I think, no matter how Arsenal defend. Fortunately for Arsenal, they will have more attacking options now that Nketiah has served his ban.

    Writing this, I already start feeling nervous about that game!

    That's it.
    Yeah, am also super-nervous for the game.

    The more I think of it, the more I feel this will be Giroud's game. It would be so…Arsenal to slip up in a final, and for a former player to be key to the result.

    It's a massive achievement for Arsenal to jut reach the final though, so they have nothing to lose really.

    Yeah, they don't actually. I can't remember envisaging Arsenal in a cup final....let alone, an FA cup final.

    Indeed. Wonder what the odds were on reaching a FA Cup final – at any stage in their cup campaign… :-?
    GadgetMan wrote: »

    Wow!....2020 has been that sort of year though. We have to endure the unprecedented for the time being.

    Certainly! We have to expect news like this for some time yet.

    Lol, Yeah.
    Yeah, that's it....but we'll get through this.
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