16 Aug 2026 20:59:08
I'm loving this lack of bear hugs-in-the-box football lol.
Stop the silly yellows and we're good to go, can't wait. I loved the World Cup but so glad Arsenal are back ?.
17 Aug 2026 05:08:21
I thought we looked threatening on set pieces without the grappling, so I'm confident our goals from that avenue will still come. It was always about Rice/Saka's delivery anyway!
Big Gabby grabbing Khusanov's shirt was pretty amusing, but it was a clear foul, and he'll need to learn how to be a bully without fouling!
{Ed014's Note - so much was made of our corners by bitter opposing fans because they were on the receiving end of the goals.
Loads would have been disallowed had there been fouls, great corner takers and great movement in the box.
Keep them coming, if nothing else just to annoy the bitters! ?
17 Aug 2026 09:33:47
If it does become more difficult to score, I feel it will force us to be more expansive, which we are very good at (handbrake off) . How many times was Gabriel held, blocked, interrupted at corners by the penalty spot? He will now potentially have a free run, so it can be more dangerous.
Also thought Raya came and caught brilliantly yesterday, me thinks he's practiced, as without keepers being blocked it becomes an option to catch / punch etc. We looked good yesterday as C£ty came at us. It will be interesting to see us against the low block. Thought Mosquera played well yesterday too. COYG