09 Mar 2025 18:43:47
So the league is gone and we now need to concentrate on securing 2nd because that doesn't look a cert. Obviously we have the Champions League and hopefully Saka coming back at the end of March will give us a lift.
The big question- do you give Arteta more time or not? I think we'll go out and strengthen in the summer with a CF coming in (probably a LB as well ?) - if no one leaves and that happens do you think Arteta can takes us to the next level? I'm not so sure. He's done great things for us but I have a feeling we'll be in the same position next season talking about ifs and buts.
Time will tell.
09 Mar 2025 20:01:30
Hi HG, I personally think Arteta has earned the chance to lead next season.
Last season was our first Champions league quarter final for 12 years? And we look almost certain to at least equal that progress again this season. We also look likely finish 2nd for the 3rd season running despite having more than our fair share of injuries this season.
I think most neutrals would think we were crazy to sack Arteta right now but I totally accept most Spurs, United and Chelsea fans would strongly urge us to do so ASAP.
09 Mar 2025 20:12:17
I agree mate, I’m just not sure whether he can make the next step with us. Really hope I’m wrong.
09 Mar 2025 21:16:07
Some managers can build teams and positive attitude.
Some managers build champions winning teams and accept friction / fall outs are part of winning.
Arteta had taken us as far as he can.
If we are happy with being 2nd or 3rd every season and a team who doesn’t have the balls to play to win at the risk of losing rather than playing to not lose then let your fear of change override your desire to win.
The question was who could replace him., what if…. Well, look at Liverpool.
Plenty players were available in the last window if the club had the desire.
We sold some decent attackers and never replaced them. We bought a left back, CM and in the previous window Kai. We were crying out for a god Damn striker but our boss hasn’t signed one over the 3 years and cost us the league. He wants a striker who defends! I want one that scores.
To win / you need to be ruthless. Tactically astute. Arteta is not that guy.
I like him. He’s done well. He’s also bottled it and plays for draws when wins are needed, he loves the club and is a lovely guy. But who the F brings in a dog to the club called winner or something like that to have a nice feeling around the club. That’s not a winning club / would Fergie or Jose do something like that or would they not have a striker? NO
He either gets a decent number 2 or we try something different, he’s had plenty money.
09 Mar 2025 21:26:25
So we turned this deal down in Jan:
“Kolo Muani has had a remarkable impact in Turin, scoring five goals in his opening six Serie A matches. His performances in February earned him the Serie A Player of the Month award”
I know Ed14 said he had a bad attitude or something negative towards the suggestion / comment…
I’d take that input over any of our front line options at present. That spark could have helped Ode who is. It great at present.
Could have given Arteta the chance to show he can manage a difficult player rather than being able to give them away for free.
09 Mar 2025 21:19:03
Hi HG, I'm not sure either mate but I think he's earned the opportunity to prove it one way or the other.
To be fair who could we possibly bring in that would definitely guarantee us the title next season mate? Klop. Ancelotti, Gardiola! Even if we could take our pick of all 3 there would still be no guarantees that this time next year Arsenal fans wouldn't be calling for Arteta replacement to be replaced.
As the mysterious voice said in the film Field of Dreams " go the distance " ?????.