16 Jan 2025 10:38:57
Really enjoyed the game yesterday, A few moments (especially at the end) where I was biting my nails, but overall was nice to see the effort by some of the lads.
Should have really scored more; we had chances, but a win is a win.
Skelly looks a great player. Timber was very good. Ode was good, but he isn't looking back to his best. Rice put in one heck of a shift.
Kai, hmmm, I'm not sure what to say. He certainly looks a busy player, but that's about it.
Well done the team!
16 Jan 2025 12:20:31
Agree with all that post Sharpie
Just wondering if Skelly could perhaps fill the void of Saka?
After all Skelly has always predominantly been a midfielder and looks so calm and assured and even playing left back, his first thought is to burst forward.
16 Jan 2025 12:46:44
I agree Sharpe.
And I feel that's exactly what has been missing for a few months, that intensity in the play ( I know it wasn't the whole 90 min) but it just creates such panic for teams and I feel that's what we did so well the last 2 seasons, we approached games from the first min like every game was a NLD.
I feel for Ode a little bit, he isn't up to the standards of last season and the injury might be a part of that, but I also feel the confidence and movement from the payers around him is also not there (obv his relationship with Saka is also a miss)
I know I am prob in the minority with Kai, but I really like him in a arsenal shirt, i think he is a real asset to the squad, but i don't think he has the mentality (or poss the ability) to be the main striker/ goal threat in a team, I hope we keep him but invest in that top class striker that we all agree and know that this team needs.
16 Jan 2025 13:32:10
Ode misses Saka and Saka misses Ode, together they are unplayable IMO.
16 Jan 2025 14:34:29
Didn't manage to see the game due to timezones but saw a few snippets. The attacking play finally looked a bit more fluid to me, lots of bursting runs and men trying to get into the box. The finishing is utter pants apart from Trossard, though, so I would be shocked if we don't dip into the market. As HG says above I like Kai, but he can't be the only option now that Jesus is out.