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21 Aug 2025 05:59:29
Am I missing something? Great news regarding Eze but how does that solve the problem regarding Kai’s injury? Depending on severity we need cover as if Viktor gets injured who plays? Unless Martinelli is set to cover playing centrally! At least he won’t have to worry about defending Certainly explains Tross situation. Or as we are bringing in Gooners to the club maybe Watkins as Villa interested in Jackson apparently! If Kai is out for a short time then sure we will use viktor and cover with Martinelli/ Tross/ Merino COYG.
1.) 21 Aug 2025 10:07:26
Don’t worry great transfer incoming.
2.) 21 Aug 2025 10:46:08
I think you're right that the cover will be trossard/ merino and maybe martenelli if desperate. It makes sense as if we got another cf in then we'd have gyokores and the new cf with havertz and jesus to return. Seems too stacked for one position.
3.) 21 Aug 2025 14:27:10
Sammy the only ‘Great’ transfer to cover CF is surely Mr Isak . Am I close to? I am holding you personally responsible if we don’t get a great incoming transfer ??? COYG.
4.) 21 Aug 2025 16:14:16
I wonder whether we might see Nwaneri play as a false 9 as well. Arteta has talked about it and Eze plays in the same position Nwaneri does, so it could be a thing. Guess we'll see.
5.) 23 Aug 2025 00:55:12
I know I'm dreaming, but if liverpool upset Newcastle and Newcastle are forced to sell elsewhere for a lower price something could be done.
6.) 24 Aug 2025 21:15:37
We are a wealthy club we can afford one more great signing. Isak is an issue because we may compete against Liverpool but there could be a spite sale. Rodrygo looks to be our big target…. now him saka and chunky viktor wow.
29 Aug 2024 16:25:44
Hi Ed002 hope you`re well. You said a while ago Arsenal were in for Ivan Toney if the price reduced. Is this still the case or as you like to say have we moved on? Thanks in advance COYG.
{Ed002's Note - I understand that efforts are being made still to take Toney to Saudi.}
1.) 29 Aug 2024 18:45:02
Hi ed002, you mentioned on the europe page before that Arsenal were likely bidders for Gyokeres. Is that unlikely as we near the end of the window.
{Ed002's Note - I am not sure I said likely bidders but it would take a single payment of €100M now and the player to agree. There may be an offer from elsewhere tomorrow but suspect Arsenal will step away at that price.}
26 Jul 2024 10:19:27
Hi Eds hope you are all well. Is there any interest in Thomas Partey as he enters the last year of his contract? Seems we are looking to upgrade him and just wanting to know if he`s aiming to run his contract down. Thanks in advance.
{Ed002's Note - There has been interest from Turkey and the Middle East but he wants to see his contract out. Arsenal want him moved on.}
1.) 26 Jul 2024 14:05:30
Thanks Ed002, frustrating for the club I guess but if ( a big if ) he stays fit for the season he is a big asset. Much appreciated COYG.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
2.) 28 Jul 2024 16:35:50
From what I’ve seen merino isn’t an upgrade on Partey. Any CMs Eds you’d be looking at that’s up for potential grabs or you like the look of merino?
{Ed014's Note - I’d never heard of Merino prior to the Euros and never watched him there either.
Ugarte was supposed to be the dogs but looks like PSG are trying to off load him, have to ask why. Think Utd are looking at him to replace Casimero, but let’s be honest, any elderly lady would be better than that lump.
I liked the look of Wharton at Palace from what little I’d seen of him.
That aside no real idea mate, who do you like the look of?
3.) 28 Jul 2024 18:25:21
Wharton would be a great signing but I think Palace would want stupid money for him. I’ve seen Ruiz linked with us which could be a good signing.
4.) 29 Jul 2024 03:15:05
Well Ed I think the player I think Arteta could coach to be a worldy that would fit into the quality of squad we have is Mainoo not that we could get him. But he’s the kind of player. I always thought Kimmich could be an interesting one but I’ve seen you mention about his high wage and he looks maybe city bound if he moves?
{Ed014's Note - Mainoo does have a lot about him and I’m sure he’d be better here than where he is but that move would be very very unlikely.
Kimmich would definitely want big money and at 29 doesn’t have much of a shelf life.
I’m sure Arteta has someone in mind so it’s just a bit of wait and see unfortunately.
5.) 29 Jul 2024 18:59:02
Ed do you think though with Saudi buying players of all ages, teams will be thinking it’s now a possibility to get your money atleast back if you can get a quality player relatively cheap for the individual market valuation even if they’re on the older side of 20s?
{Ed014's Note - it’s possible mate but I don’t think things are going quite as swimmingly as the Saudis hoped and maybe the crazy money signings will drop off.
The other thing with Kimmich is how he’d affect the wage structure. There also doesn’t seem to be a mass of clubs looking to sign him.
14 Jul 2024 11:53:40
Hi Ed002 Hope you are well. Do Arsenal have any interest in Julian Alvarez at City? Not sure they would sell to us but would be a great signing COYG.
{Ed002's Note - There is interest from other clubs, but not Arsenal.}
1.) 17 Jul 2024 16:25:23
Thanks as always Ed002 ?.
18 May 2024 05:07:14
Hi Ed02 is there any truth in the rumour of Aaron Ramsdale to Newcastle? The reason I ask is because I would have thought Nick Pope was their number one and Ramsdale would be sitting on a different bench . Thanks in advance COYG.
{Ed002's Note - Aaron Ramsdale (G) Ramsdale is stuck rather and needs to figure out his future with Arsenal. Wolves are very concerned about losing Sa and are keen to take Ramsdale to replace him but have other options. Milan are the same with Maignan. Newcastle may offer a good solution that will be of interest to the player. A wildcard could be West Ham.}
1.) 18 May 2024 14:09:18
Thanks Ed! Other teams makes sense Newcastle not so much! Have a great weekend COYG.
{Ed002's Note - It will be due to Pope's injury and wanting better options than Dubravka.}
2.) 18 May 2024 16:19:50
Thanks again ?.
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02 Oct 2025 21:43:08
If we say late goals are 80th minute onwards we have scored a late goal in seven out of nine games this season! Bodes well! Also as a kicker the league leaders have scored six late goals in the league while we have managed five! Shows we keep going too. Just means keep the faith even with 10 to go! Thought it showed a good mentality ? COYG.
1.) 03 Oct 2025 07:53:39
Well said sussex
The team has spunk.
17 Sep 2025 09:40:02
Good solid performance again. We’re a funny lot lose 1-0 to a worldie = meltdown good away win in CL silence. Only caught last 20 mins as working but Martinelli well taken goal and Tross a nuisance. Well played Gooners COYG.
1.) 17 Sep 2025 13:04:19
Hello Sussex mate. First half performance was poor. Arteta made the substitutions and we came away with the 3pts. CL games are so different imo and i said this last season, Artetas tactics are better suited for CL.
Big game Sunday but i fancy us strongly.
Enjoy Florida??.
2.) 17 Sep 2025 18:51:30
So far the increased competition seems to be having a positive effect on Martinelli, long mate it continue ?.
3.) 18 Sep 2025 04:29:12
Not just the increased competition but I think he's currently well-suited to coming off the bench. Gets a chance to run at tired defenders. My hope is that he comes off the bench for a couple months, scores a few important goals, and learns to back himself again. I'd love to see him earn that starting LW spot back again and make us forget all about his troubles. I'm very emotionally invested in Gabi's success, he and Saka were the only bright spots for a good year or so.
4.) 18 Sep 2025 10:35:34
Comparing our squad when we won fa cup under Arteta to Liverpool we had two left last season Saka and Martinelli! Liverpool had Nine. To compete we needed to buy at least SEVEN first teamers to catch pool up and more to really compete. It explains why we spent a fortune- we had to - and why I give MA Edu and Berta credit in the bank. It’s tricky buying the right players. So we had to spend to make up for the extremely poor buying circa 2016- 2020. Thank feck for Hale End. So yes Martinelli has been poor but like Wire he has credit with me. Maybe emotional rather than head but to me that’s football COYG.
5.) 18 Sep 2025 14:57:54
Hi Kent, I think Martinelli has a lot of emotional credit with many of us and we'd all love to see him earn an extended contract at Arsenal.
He was a sensation when he first burst on the scene, along with Saka and ERS they were one the one good thing happening at Arsenal back then
Unfortunately ERS neeed to move on from Arsenal to try and make his way in the game while Saka has become a superstar of the game with Arsenal.
I think virtually all of us want Martinelli to replicate Saka rather than ERS and hopefully he will take every chance he gets to do just that. With the arrival of Ezes and Noni, Martinelli must be aware its now or never for him to show what he can consistently at Arsenal, and fingers crossed ? that's exactly what he will do between now and May.
{Ed025's Note - for me G62 the problem with Martinelli is that he cant put a full 90 minute shift in, hes good for the odd 10 minutes here and there but for me he is nothing more than an option from the bench mate..
6.) 18 Sep 2025 16:00:47
Hi Ed025 however are you?
I disagree mate, I've watched Martinelli put in a full shift in the past and I believe he can do so again. He definitely lost his edge for some reason or another but i'm hopping competition for places will help him rediscover that Edge on a consistent basis mate. Time as always will tell ?.
{Ed025's Note - you obviously see more of him than i do G62 and while i do think he is a very good player he could do a lot more for me, yes a lot goes down your right because Saka is an exceptional player and Madueke is very good as well, but Gabi for me flits in and out of games and lacks concentration and physicality and he also loses the ball too often, there is a player in there mate but he has to do a lot more..
7.) 18 Sep 2025 18:15:29
Hi Ed025 hope all good and enjoying new shiny stadium. Most Gooners i know think we have for once real competition for places and Martinelli if he wants to play needs to outperform Eze Tross and probably Madueke when Saka back. Where it leads us who knows but strongest squad for us in recent history is a good start. Quietly confident COYG.
{Ed025's Note - i so want you to do well SUSSEX but at times i find Arsenal very frustrating mate, take the Liverpool game...they were there for the taking but your tactics was to play to not get beat rather than go and win the bloody thing, you are the only hope we have to stop Liverpool walking this league again but you have to be more ruthless imo, you have a very good squad now and the title is within your grasp...but you really have to want it, im good thanks and hope you are well too my friend..
8.) 19 Sep 2025 08:07:56
I agree with you 100% on the Liverpool game Ed025 mate, that was very disappointing to say the least.
Mikel can't afford to lose with that approach again, the squad we have now raises the bar for everyone and for Mikel more than anyone.
{Ed025's Note - i feel this may be last chance saloon for him G62, i do like Arteta mate but if he cant win it with this squad then i think you may need someone who will..
9.) 19 Sep 2025 09:50:11
If Arteta was for some bizarre reason to ever ask my advice it would definitely be " go for it 100% you've nothing to lose " because if he allows his over cautious nature to get the better of him he will end up getting be sacked anyway.
10.) 19 Sep 2025 09:22:47
All good here Ed025 and 865 hope you`re all good too. No one more frustrated with Liverpool game than us. Obvious we went for draw and had we got one landscape would be different . It is the lack of trying to win the game that irks us Arsenal fans but think he didn`t trust the team without Saka Odegaard and Saliba (obviously injured) . Hoping performances over international break and v Leeds and Forest and Bilbao means he trusts a bit more as Mosquera Madueke and Nwaneri have impressed. Fingers crossed anyway COYG Would we have won if Salah VVD and Gravenberch missing? I think so.
12 Sep 2025 21:27:40
Saliba back in training ? Let’s chop that forest down COYG.
1.) 13 Sep 2025 09:25:33
That’s great news although the new kid looks bloody great also - big win today and hopefully a few goals from Viktor ❤️?COYG.
2.) 13 Sep 2025 09:29:31
Looks like Lewis-Skelly is reacting well to falling behind Calafiori in starting 11. Cala has started very well and a more naturally defender and hugger of left wing. We really have some super options in defence and cover for injuries which we didn’t have a few seasons ago which is great and shows learning from mistakes. Interesting to see how LS and Ethan kick on this year.
22 Jul 2025 13:03:04
Tons of tickets atm for Villarreal (6th August-Wednesday 6pm) and or Bilbao Saturday 9th August 5pm. Gyokeres/ Isak debut ???COYG.
27 Jun 2025 10:23:53
Forgetting for a minute the striker issue which is vital. If we bought Eze would that mean our wide players are Eze/ Martinelli and Saka/ Nwaneri! Trossard, Jesus and Martinelli can cover both flanks too. Are you happy with that? Kepa situation sorts keeper situation. White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Calafiori, MLS, Kiwior, Tommy plus Mosquera - nine players to cover defence is that enough? Midfield Ode, Rice, Zubimendi, Merino, Kai, Norgaard, plus MLS and Nwaneri are midfielders by trade. Essentially eight players to cover three spaces. We won`t be selling Kai or dropping Ode but we can sell Veira, Nelson and Lokonga for approximately £35-40 mill. So Eze ( over Madueke and Rodrygo) plus the fabled striker are we ready to go? I think so and is only two positions to concentrate on . Isak as the striker and Watkins as a back up / starter would be icing on cake. COYG.
1.) 27 Jun 2025 19:38:10
I’ve mentioned on here a few times that I’d like us to get Eze. Could see us having both wingers for England at the World Cup next year if we do. COYG!
25 Aug 2025 17:23:21
?? some on the pool page wondering why with ( once Kiwior and Zion go ) seven defenders we need another defender while they have NINE and looking to buy Guehi! Why let the facts get in the way of a good post COYG Ed01 seems to rate him too, good enough for me.
25 Aug 2025 17:04:50
Guess he’s a replacement for Kiwior and once Kiwior and Zinchenko are sold we have 7 defenders- Hincapie makes 8 and can cover LB and CB. No idea if he’s any good - seen him mentioned across the sites but if he’s an upgrade then ? . Maybe Saka not missing many games hopefully maybe waiting for Jesus to cover come October time. Just hope Victor stays fit - seems risky - one Hincapie=1 Watkins but need two defenders in each position I guess COYG.
21 Aug 2025 14:27:10
Sammy the only ‘Great’ transfer to cover CF is surely Mr Isak . Am I close to? I am holding you personally responsible if we don’t get a great incoming transfer ??? COYG.
15 Aug 2025 10:03:07
Selling Kiwior, Tross, Zinchenko and Veira - In for Eze and Malik Fofana. Who knows but would be spectacular COYG.
08 Aug 2025 18:01:47
As Nathan ? says himself he’s versatile across front five and happy to play and cover where needed. Think he’ll mainly share Saka cover with Max and cover Ode with Eze hopefully! I thought he was excellent covering Saka last season and will only improve ( and not his position either) Brilliant news COYG.
14 Oct 2025 16:37:54
Playing devil’s advocate it does mean Odegaard Noni Hincapie and Kai have an extra two weeks rest and recuperation without matches with something on it domestically. Plus two more weeks before Spuds. Flip side is can pick up injuries and travelling I guess. Touch wood working for us this time round COYG.
07 Oct 2025 20:26:36
? ed025 Rochdale - proving I don’t hold a grudge you graded my joke during an international break as Wolves, when they were in the championship. As I say Rochdale, I’m not bitter ?? COYG.
{Ed025's Note - i think you are SUSSEX...but just a little bit mate, i forgive you.. :)
07 Oct 2025 17:31:43
Read he’s a pescatarian, not a vegan as he’d have told us! He’ll be like a new January signing and have to be on it to dislodge Eze ? COYG.
{Ed025's Note - sounds a bit fishy to me SUSSEX.. :)
06 Oct 2025 23:13:35
Very true Wire and I guess none of us know yet. It was a poor challenge by MO bit self inflicted if unlucky. Fulham Palace Burnley and Sunderland then another International break then NLD. Got to be looking at winning these games - four wins really puts pressure on. It is SEVEN weeks until we slam the Spuds plenty of time for lots of recovery COYG
#Ed14theinvisiblemaninGuantanamoBay-Sharpieupsettingpeopleprettystandardreally.
05 Oct 2025 22:00:28
medial collateral ligament damage - minor 1-3 weeks moderate 2-4 weeks and severe 6-8 weeks 2 weeks for international break might not miss any games. Unlikely to be a severe one apparently as played on. Fingers crossed and Eze or Nwaneri as cover - squad depth working COYG.