14 Feb 2017 02:02:22
We are going into a really interesting and crucial period of the season. Many fans are critical of Wenger, but how many other clubs are in the top four, still in the CL and the FA Cup? Conte inherited a team that had one the PL theseason before last and didn't have CL football to contend with. One of the problems this season has been Wenger's refusal to sign a deal.
Even with our favourite players, we would lose patience if they run their contracts down. Presently we are in a top four position in a highly competitive season. Taking into account the fact that Chelsea, Man C and Man U are three of the wealthiest clubs on the world, we are realistically looking at competing for the fourth CL place with Liverpool and the Toot.
We are still in the CL and assuming we don't suffer a heavy defeat at Bayern, the second leg being at The Emirates gives us a chance of progressing. We have Sutton in the FA Cup 5th round, victory would put us in the last 8 of the competition. Finish outside the top four and fail in both comps and I can't see Wenger staying.
Finish top four, beat Bayern and do well in the FA Cup and he may remain. However, we have a tricky run in and finishing top four won't be easy.
14 Feb 2017 10:26:38
So, bottom line is, happy with top 4?
14 Feb 2017 10:42:39
Dags, at this point I think we'd all be happy to just finish top four this season and not get embarrassed by Sutton.
14 Feb 2017 11:05:50
Nat all Dags, simply realistic and despite my occasional moan, we have quality manager.
14 Feb 2017 11:54:28
I usually wouldn't be happy dags but as RG pointed out given the run in we have I think it would be a master stroke and Wenger should be given another 5 years! On top of that can you imagine how great it will be to get past Sutton and get into the last 8 of the FA cup. That would make my year! Beating Munich would be ok as well I guess 🙀.
14 Feb 2017 12:18:11
Love it slb.
14 Feb 2017 13:06:09
Living the dream Sanogo.
14 Feb 2017 15:20:45
Joking aside I understand where he's coming from and that would be great if we were Southampton, Everton and I dare say as of late maybe united and Liverpool fans. We have done that as long as Wenger has been at the club and it's understandable we want more!
We should judge against our own standards and hopes. Top 4 is a must and if united win the UEFA (which they are very capable of) then we might need top 3. I think that's how it works!
14 Feb 2017 18:05:20
Sano I think you are dreaming again, your eating too much cheese before bed.
14 Feb 2017 20:06:41
For me we should be competitive for the title every season, just competitive is a start but we never are, we stay in the top four and that is an achievement but we are not challenging at all and are just happy to make up the numbers in the champs league. For arsenal football club that is below what expectation should be, we are being held back by ability.
15 Feb 2017 09:51:22
I think you misread steve mate.