Arsenal Banter

11 Dec 2024 22:07:56
Well done boys 3 Nil

Saka magic again and some nice work from Kai for 2nd and 3rd goal.

11 Dec 2024 22:23:48
Big shout out to Lewis Skelly had a great game too.

10 Dec 2024 11:27:55
Looks like I’ve ruffled a few feathers with my fantastic 2 comment, let’s keep the guessing game going in the name of fun hehehehehhe.

10 Dec 2024 19:45:39
Well I am fantastic, and I won't let you tell me otherwise (;

10 Dec 2024 19:56:31
That you are my friend.

10 Dec 2024 21:32:14
I'm not only fantastic but fabulous too. Lol.

11 Dec 2024 06:20:01
I’m happy to be happy.

11 Dec 2024 07:16:52
And the rest.

11 Dec 2024 15:16:58
I figured out who fantastic number two is.

11 Dec 2024 17:23:08
My bet it’s ed14. He’s trouble.

11 Dec 2024 18:40:34
Nope, definitely not him.

Anyway, looking forward to the game. Hear we have a few players out.

10 Dec 2024 11:03:45
Someone asked a great question - why does Arteta try to be way to clever in team selections but ultimately looking like we weakens 3 positions by being stubborn.

Why move Timber to leftback, Partey to right back and Jorginho into midfield while Tierney a natural left-back sits on the bench.

Feels stubborn and stupid to me.

Defence weaker, attack down flanks weaker, weakens attack down lhs, weakens midfield and overall makes us slower and weaker.

WHY?

Stubborn?
Lack of ambition?
Playing it super defensive / bottled it?

Am I one of the Fab 2?

Always good to challenge the status quo esp when it's not working.

Not the first or last time Arteta does weird stuff like this.

MOTD2 giving us a hard time for being pedestrian and no right hand side to our attack meaning it's easy to defend against Saka and Ode. Why can't our manager see that and adapt. He got out managed by the Fulham manager.

Come on Arteta - sort it out for the fans sake.

10 Dec 2024 11:25:43
Your not the fab 2 never sy lol.

09 Dec 2024 22:05:37
Not the most high profile player but he really puts in a shift down that right wing for Hammers. Might be a problem if he fell out with Arteta though as his future father-in-law is Danny Dyer lol

What's everyone's thoughts about Jarod Bowen, to give Saka a break?

10 Dec 2024 01:12:46
I think we urgently need a starting LW and a Striker.

10 Dec 2024 12:27:36
Bit of a Donkey if you ask me Sally.

09 Dec 2024 18:06:35
Evening all Ed's and fellow gunners, hope all is well. was watching the game yesterday. and got me thinking could we have not played tierney at left back, timber at right back and kept partey in midfield.? . we probably would have been more solid. I like tierney and still think he could do a job for us if required (is he still injured) .? I love Arteta but sometimes trying to fit square pegs in round holes doesn't work. would so love to see us go back to the swashbuckling handbrake off, full throttle on football of two seasons ago. (get the ball forward with pace and direction) . we just seem to be trying to score the perfect goal all the time. I was watching the game with my youngest son and my exact words were we are all over them but not scoring. watch them go up our end and score with their first chance. And no more than two minutes later they had the ball in the back of our net. can't wait till we can have a full strength squad to choose from for a consistent run of games. our first eleven is a match for anybody. but we seriously need to look at the quality and strengths/ weaknesses on the bench and address what needs addressing. sadly some of them are not quite up to it need moving on and replacing. 🔴⚪️❤️ COYG/ VTH.

09 Dec 2024 18:45:30
I reckon they are protecting Tierney in case he goes elsewhere in the winter window Gabi.

It's an eternal problem, those backup players probably aren't quite up to first team standard but could we get any better? Surely if we could, they would want to play every week. Unless we could put together two first teams and rotate every week lol.

09 Dec 2024 19:19:39
Hi Sal, hope you’re good. Think you’ve a good shout on KT. probably could be out the door in the winter window. shame… because I like him, good player just so injury prone. feel real sorry for gabi Jesus ( I like him) . he just looks totally lost for confidence. there’s a real good player in there somewhere just don’t think we are ever likely to see it. 🔴⚪️❤️.

09 Dec 2024 22:08:15
Can't complain thanks Gabi, hope all good with you.
Yeah it's a shame about TIerney, I always enjoyed seeing him bomb down that wing.

09 Dec 2024 10:07:16
110% agree with SY! Raya to gabs gabs to saliba saliba to partey partey to ode ode to saka, saka slows it down passes to ode he passes to partey he passes to saliba he passes to gabs he passes to timber timber to martinilli he cuts in passes to rice he passes to gabs etc etc it’s waaaay to slow Fulham scored with 3 touch’s, it’s boring and easy to defend against unless there’s a perfect ball through! I’m sorry I don’t care if the fantastic two don’t like this but we bottled it last year bottled it the year before and looks like the same this year, signings were needed were not brought in, instead we spent the whole window messing about with two signings then panicked with Sterling, we need a big big player on the left like nico or the Milan kid leao (I think it’s that ) and for me a striker that can score 20/ 25 league goals don’t see why we didn’t go for Toney! We need an isak or someone who can bang them in like gyokeres I think either would be perfect play on the last defender none of this 678 passes crap I’d rather lump it up and score.

16 points dropped and not even half way through the season this isn’t title challenge credentials.

09 Dec 2024 11:04:06
Who are the fantastic two?

09 Dec 2024 12:24:21
He’s talking about me sharpie
He must have a crush on me, because he’s right I’m fantastic.

09 Dec 2024 12:30:34
Without our full strength defence we are asking for trouble just pushing up and not leaving cover at the back we tried that yesterday and they scored at first opportunity. Will be interesting to see if Ateta can address the problems highlighted in the first half of the season in january but i'm not holding my breath as know January is not easy to strenthen squad and we don't have edu. Top 4 finish is what I am looking for now and a cup win and then address our issues in summer. Forget the league cncentrate on each indvidual game like pep keeps saying even chelsea don't talk about winning the league to take the pressure of the team.

09 Dec 2024 13:11:37
What did I miss? Why doesn't Dublin like your infectious personality? Who is the second? Is it RG?

09 Dec 2024 14:19:10
I guess I am that second one guys. Lol

I agree 100% we need a really good striker. Trouble is there aren't many available and those that do become available will be able to pick and choose their next club. Let's hope Arsenal can convince someone to join us, preferably sooner rather than later!

Meanwhile I'd give Martinelli a try through the middle. Kai is not the striker we need but I'm happy with him generally so wouldn't give up on him.
I'd love Jesus to get a couple of goals, he is so rusty with limited game time but I'm sure he hasn't become a bad player overnight.

The only player I am concerned about is Trossard. Not sure why. I don't think he is happy as a backup player so perhaps he should be let go.

Regarding the game yesterday, very disappointing of course. I watched the Spurs v Chelsea game after and the difference was startling. It was an open game so it was free flowing football. Totally opposite. We needed to find a way to cut through the very effective Fulham defence but we couldn't. That definitely needs to be addressed.

I didn't agree with Partey playing right back, it didn't work when he was there previously and he was missed in midfield yesterday.

Anyway let's see what happens next. We are a good team, perhaps not quite the best, but nevertheless up there amongst them :)

09 Dec 2024 14:35:41
I'm reading Edu is on 'garden leave'. Surely he could have carried on working during his (apparently) 6 months notice period? Seems very strange.

09 Dec 2024 15:30:48
Yeah I can’t understand it sharpie

Maybe he’s intimidated by my striking good looks

Oh god I sound like the raver.

09 Dec 2024 15:59:55
In fairness, what quality strikers are actually available?

Toney - not the sort of player to run himself into the ground in games for the team. Only ever wanted the money, he's getting it now.

Isak - cracking player on his day, but you would have to be worried about his injury record? Great when he's available but not consistently available is he?

I agree overall though, jeez an Arsenal with the likes of an Henry on the left and an Ian Wright type in the centre would be unreal lads - you have a cracking defence, a solid keeper and a decent midfield too

Good luck for the rest of the season lads.

09 Dec 2024 16:36:09
Fantastic 2, that tickled me.

09 Dec 2024 16:51:13
Sparks, I ruled you out straightaway when he used the word fantastic.

09 Dec 2024 19:05:20
Oh that's harsh.

09 Dec 2024 19:11:47
Partey made me type that.

09 Dec 2024 19:16:14
That makes sense, don't like him either :)

09 Dec 2024 19:33:47
Sally it’s not you why would it be you! Your one of the nicest people on here.

09 Dec 2024 22:10:28
Yeah but I reckon I'm too positive about the team Dublin lol.

10 Dec 2024 07:48:43
We are Are all positive at times but some people can’t take criticism of the team when we play poorly they accuse people of only coming on when we lose lol when it’s always the same people that post win lose or draw! They only see what they want too see sally and then they love a moan at people! Those people don’t like criticism when it’s apart of life I’m a gunner win lose or draw if we win I’ll say we played well etc if we lose I’ll say why I think we lost if people don’t like that all they have to do is scroll past it’s not hard but they have nothing better to do.

10 Dec 2024 08:46:14
Please name these people

I’m interested.

10 Dec 2024 10:39:28
I like the guessing games I know it’s annoying you because you keep posting pmsl.

10 Dec 2024 10:46:52
Mal I’m not into name and shaming, people know who they are, the minute someone slates the team they are on it like a tramp on a bag of chips, I’m not into saying people are past members or accusing people of being banned members just to get them kicked off, I’ve been watching this group for 10 years I know what’s gone on and I’ve seen it as an outsider (non poster) if people can’t take criticism faster a dreadful performance just scroll past comments or take it with a pinch of salt! Don’t let this post get to you if you think your one then that’s your problem not mine.

10 Dec 2024 12:46:23
but the same can be said about defending the team just because someone defends the team does not mean you should start referring to them as tramps on bags of chips. Also it may help your cause if you do pop up when the team are doing well and praise them.

We are all different and if we all respected each others opinions the world would be a much better place. Unfortunatley its not like that so take the rough with the smooth and learn to live with it.

10 Dec 2024 13:10:14
G4e of course and I’m all for that, I defend the team too I’m here win lose or draw, sometimes when we have won I’ve posted and it hasn’t been put up I can’t help that, but when we lose I’ll pick out what’s think was wrong, and that was the whole point of my post 2 member hate it and then start saying people are banned members under different names! And I havnt called anyone a tramp it’s just a saying! I’m not some little girl who calls names behind a phone lol exactly my point ruff with the smooth that’s what I’m trying too say that was my point.

10 Dec 2024 14:13:54
Do you want salt n vinegar on your chips.

10 Dec 2024 15:34:36
He can’t stop himself hahahahahahah I’m going to need a bigger boat.

08 Dec 2024 16:07:11
Hats off to Fulham, superbly organised at the back and we could not break them down.
Let's not dwell on it
Champions league Wednesday night
COYG👍👍.

08 Dec 2024 16:49:02
No easy games HB. Shame about the Saka goal, I thought we had pulled it off!

08 Dec 2024 17:06:48
Sorry HB but when you take 100 passes to get to the penalty box, pass back, pass back to keeper before attacking. It’s easy to defend against. We made them look good as we offered no pace, no ambition, no forward play, no bottle, no intensity except for about 5 minutes. The boss did nothing, the players nothing and we didn’t get the win we didn’t deserve. A limp pathetic display showing the glaring holes in our attack and squad outside of our top 8 players.
The boss did nothing to change that during the game. We don’t behave like a big ambitious club with title intentions.
This isn’t an overreaction to one game plus we are quite boring to watch in the last few games. We have two options to score - Corners and Saka. We need to wake up the spirit from last season. The gap is growing and we fail when we are under pressure . Come on boys - let’s put it in and turn it around. We needed a long winning streak not draws.

08 Dec 2024 19:18:51
We had the same problem as England in the euros - no width on the left. I'd like to see Tierney get some minutes.

{Ed025's Note - your left side is awful Iceman, Martinelli is a one trick pony, Trossard is a pony with less than one trick, they can produce the goods now and again but no consistency at all im afraid mate, Kai is very similar and should have been upgraded 2 windows ago for me, this season was a great chance for Arsenal to become champions imo, but like Monica Lewinsky...i think you may have blown it..

08 Dec 2024 20:04:19
Ed i think Calafiori fixes our left but he's missed quite a few games already. Martinelli's one trick can be effective when properly platformed. He needs someone to provide an overlap.

{Ed025's Note - but Martinelli he can only play for half a game Iceman, hes either pulled at half time or brought on for the second half and that gives you no continuity at all mate..

08 Dec 2024 21:30:00
I think if this season ends badly then question marks over this summers transfer window will be asked.
Everyone could see we needed to upgrade the left side of attack, and we needed a back up to Kai. Also letting esr and Viera both go before Nwaneri was ready to fully step up was a big mistake.
We have nothing off the bench in attack which means I think we will fall short for the league.

08 Dec 2024 23:20:26
Hi Glenn - Viera is another dud bought by Arteta. We have too many similar players who don’t offer consistency Trossard, Martinelli, Kai, Jesus - add a lot to wage bill but limited options. We continue to use Saka. It’s Saka or a corner. We are boring to watch at present. We offered zero threat today and played at a snail pace.

It’s been the winter window we did nothing, a crap summer when Kai signed and nothing this window yet some are happy to wait for the right player.

Wenger was at his best when he was always adding to the squad and being ruthless. We need to learn.

This melodic one paced football where we play 100 backward and sideways passes is boring, easy to defend against and predictable. Our manager does little to change things up in game or at halftime - yes we have injuries but a bit of urgency and intensity wouldn’t go a miss.

We have too many players who play several positions. Players who move from their purchased roles into a weird fullback which means we don’t really have proper fullbacks.

So frustrating as we should be in a better position - if money was tight. Why waste 65m and 250 to 300k PW on Kai. Get a bloody striker and sell Jesus if need be. Get a decent winger on the left - our left side is terrible.

How long will Saliba, Gabs, Saka, Rice, Ode - our stars - put up with no silverware?

White, Kai, Martinelli, Trossard, Tommy etc may be happy not winning medals but if we want a top striker then we need to be a better proposition and create chances also

We have not pushed on really and are more boring to watch now

Hope injuries sort themselves out but that doesn’t help our attack - if we didn’t need a goal threat or winger then why panic with Sterling move. We did need it but weren’t decisive this window or last.

08 Dec 2024 23:27:09
Arteta….

Very disappointed not to win the game, overall we absolutely dominated the game from start to end, we did all the things that we wanted to do during the game and unfortunately we concede one goal in one shot but the way the team played, the way the team wanted to win, it was unbelievable and very unfortunate for millimetres to win or don't win in this league and that's the disappointing thing tonight. "

Really?

08 Dec 2024 07:39:07
{Ed's Note - Shappy has posted a new article entitled, What Needs Changing At Manchester United?

07 Dec 2024 07:39:07
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Newcastle United v Liverpool - A Quick Liverpool Perspective

06 Dec 2024 11:06:54
Watching "our" boys ESR, Reiss Nelson, Leno and Iwobi last night. It's brilliant they are doing so well, although RN injured. Hope he's OK.
Harry Wilson looks a prospect, right winger/ attacking mid. Could we fit him in somewhere?

Also droppwd in to the Bournemouth game and was impressed by their young CB Dean Huijsen. Only 19 and 6'5"! Or 1.95m if you are a younster lol.

{Ed001's Note - Wilson is very lazy Sally, that's why Liverpool got rid.}

06 Dec 2024 11:53:00
Thanks for that insight ed001, much appreciated.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}

06 Dec 2024 18:58:11
It goes without saying I don't want them to be too good on Sunday!

09 Dec 2024 16:06:24
Aye Sally, to further elaborate on what Tris says - he's exactly the type of player that looks great on the YouTube highlights but so very frustrating to actually have in your team!

He offers absolutely nothing for 98% of the game, does not track back, help out the team defensively in any way whatsoever, his movement even in an attacking sense is very poor but he can't half crack in a 20 yard snap shot or hit a cracking free kick at times - good for the highlight reel but you'll be screaming at him to do something for most of every match he plays.

06 Dec 2024 07:39:08
{Ed's Note - DLIB has posted a new article entitled, What's the future for Manchester United

06 Dec 2024 10:07:21
"Forest represents a bigger test than Arsenal"

In which world? Certainly not the real world.

{Ed001's Note - I would suggest he means that Arsenal are not their rivals as they are fighting with Forest for a mid-table place. It is the teams in and around you that are the real test, as you expect to lose to the better teams.}

06 Dec 2024 11:05:48
I apologise; I took that entirely the wrong way. Years of snideness have created a habitual response.

You all moved in, mate? Got the telly all sorted for the games?

Just out of curiosity, what's the tv package, with all the football, cost in Dubai?

{Ed001's Note - no worries mate, I might be wrong and you right for all I know, but that was just the way I read it.

All moved in, no TV yet, have to watch on the tablet until I can save up and get a TV. BeIn Sports is on an app now costs about £25-30 a month I think for all the footie. How are things with you?}

06 Dec 2024 13:59:59
All good in my neck of the woods mate. Expecting one of my sisters to come over for a visit this month. Should be tedious and fun at the same time. Yay me! Mind you, I don't mind the spices she brings and the food she cooks while she's here.

{Ed001's Note - good food always makes life feel better.}