12 Apr 2026 18:46:17
So as predicted City get even closer to us and help the GD.
Prediction from me. City won't lose another game this season, in fact do not be surprised if they win all their remaining league and cup games, win the treble and win the league by 6 points at leaset.
This realism as we stand today, we are like a rabbit in headlights.
I'd get Anderson in from Forest and sit him in with Rice, Zubermendi goes to the bench.
Mo has to go.
Saka needs to stop looking at his bank balance and prove he is worth the money.
Kai has to go.
Vg needs to play second fiddle to a worldy.
Norgaard and Jesus will go.
They are the certainties, I'm undecided about the rest, mainly because they could be under performing due to instruction from Arteta.
As for the Manager he really really has to go BUT my guess is the board will give him one more season, I can really see that happening.
I will not be watching anymore PL games this season, I am so deflated with the whole thing, I will get phone updates but the frustration has beaten me.
I will watch the CL as I still believe we have a chance. Crazy thing to say after Saturday But!
12 Apr 2026 21:04:27
There was a lot of churn last summer, and I don't think we will get wholesale changes. Martinelli and/or Trossard and Jesus will go, and we will get a winger and a striker to replace them. Whether they will be first choice or as backup will depend on the club's position at the end of the season, which will also decide if Arteta will lead us next season, and if a new manager takes over, he will have his own ideas and opinions about the players.
Funnily enough, we are linked to a lot more defenders rather than attackers.
13 Apr 2026 10:59:33
Agree with most of what you say, Banbury. Such a shame to be heading into the final straight in this kind of form. We seem to be handing the title to City.
For me, this should be Arteta's final season *unless* we win the Premier League and Champions League (even then, it could be worth exiting on a high) . We should be thankful for where he has gotten us, but the state of our attacking football is shameful. We've spent a hell of a lot of money getting Arteta the players he wants, so no more excuses this season.
A good clear out is needed, and I agree, Martinelli/Trossard & Odegaard need to go. And Saka needs a real rest, and to come back next season a different player.
The only thing that worries me is who is available out there who can get us over the line. Luis Enrique seems to be signing a new deal at PSG. Ancelotti could be a shout after the World Cup? Apart from those two, I think we are looking at less experienced managers like Fabregas or Xabi Alonso. Or maybe someone like Iriola from Bournemouth (is that too big a jump for him?)
Lots to be done this summer. Could be a painful one for us fans. My hope is that the Kroenkes know how to win. All of their franchises have won in recent years. Hopefully they know what needs doing and make the call.