01 May 2026 19:38:05
I've been pondering if we lose out on both fronts this year.
I know there has been lots of talk of Arteta out if this happens but would that really be the answer?
After watching the antics of Simeone this week - no thanks!
Would just a few tweaks be enough for him to keep his job? Or would top players not be interested to come to Arsenal if he remains as our guy?
Would any of the top managers do any better with our current squad?
If for example we had a Haaland I think things would be very different.
I think too much lol.
01 May 2026 20:35:18
Hello Sally, if that happens, there would be a massive Arteta out campaign, and I think that's justifiable, but my gut feeling is that Stan & Josh will keep with him. Let's hope we win one of them this season, or hopefully both.
Take care, Sally.
01 May 2026 20:38:03
We need to move past Arteta.
Get someone who is a winner, like Fergie was. Jose was. Wenger was.
He doesn't sign the players, doesn't have the tactics, doesn't play the style of football required.
I'd replace him even if he wins the league, as City won't be this bad again.
Listen to Yaya or Kenyon talk on High Performance. Come back & tell me how different that mentality is to ours.
For me, the best result is: win the league & replace.
It's not mad. It's just a mentality thing. No one who is a winner signs Vik or Kai or Jesus or Noni, or plays 5 CBS, plus has Ode in back 4, plus the other two midfielders. Bottle job.
Hopefully no one says I'm on the fence - needed a striker, a LB and LW - still need them. Need a proper captain - still need one. Need someone on the bench with done nutz - still needed. Good thing is, we have a dog called Win.
01 May 2026 21:41:25
Yep! Win the league and sack him because he's not a winner. ?♂️ Sure, it's just me, but fecking hell, this page is no fun anymore! Have I missed something, or are we not in there pitching for the two big titles? Jeez. COYG.
01 May 2026 23:06:00
How's he been playing, Sussex?
Why's it no fun?
City cannot be as bad as they were up to Xmas again. We will need to up our game. We should be miles ahead of them, but we've chucked away an immense lead which we will be lucky to have again.
Do you really think we've demonstrated great football and a winning mentality since Dec?
It's just my opinion - it's not gospel.
It's been pretty consistent for years with him. He's shown nothing to change my mind.
Educate me, bud, without making it personal - without saying he's taken us forward, who would replace him? Trust the process. We've thrown .8Bn at him plus huge wages, plus given him time.
02 May 2026 03:35:40
Gabriel Jesus was signed from Manchester City in the summer of 2022, shortly after us having come 5th in the league, by 23 points - it was a bit of a coup for Arsenal at the time, though, as most people are aware, Arteta isnt and wasnt head of recruitment.
I applaud the club for building a squad where he is in such obvious need of upgrade.
02 May 2026 03:40:44
To answer your question, Sally:
I think he's done well enough to keep his job regardless, the consistency is impressive.
However, from the perspective of the psychology of the team, if we finish empty handed again, a change of coach might be required to break the mental pattern of expecting to fall short.
Unless you're Jose Mourinho, the football is awful to watch. But, like Sussex says, if he wins he's probably a winner, and I doubt we'd be parting ways if we win a trophy.
02 May 2026 10:56:25
He may well win, but is he a winner with that winner mentality, or did he do a great job but benefit from a poor City season? I personally don't see him as a cold winner like some of the elite. Otherwise, we would address issues, adapt to situations, and play differently. It's just an opinion, but that's where I'm coming from - if we are to win in Europe & EPL against the top, top teams - those are the differences, and we didn't add enough quality or numbers to the starting 11.
A striker should have been signed. A proper attack-minded winger for the left. Proper quality that changes games and frees the one special player who has it.