Winning ugly.

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Feels a little bit weird going too hard on the game when the backdrop was the tragedy of Emiliano Sala’s plane crash last week. Arsenal put his name on the program, a lovely touch. The minutes’ silence was also fitting.

The game was pretty grim. So grim, the illegal stream I was watching switched to the City game. Arsenal weren’t at the races. Emery rolled out a 4-3-1-2 formation to begin with, opting to make a player he’s ostracised the captain for the night (OZIL). The formation didn’t work, I’m not sure why Emery thought 3 defensive midfielders was going to be the key to anything interesting, especially against Neil Warnock’s Brexit express.

However, you have to hand it to Cardiff, they had the best chances. We didn’t hit the target once in the first half. Very sad times.

The second half was a little better. We changed the formation to 4-3-2-1. Iwobi coming on for Elneny. JENKS EMERGING A HERO FROM THE ASHES OF MORDOR. Things perked up, we began to create more, delivering a whopping 4 shots on target. Yay Arsenal. Really hate that I wrote yay, but it’s staying.

The breakthrough came from a penalty that Iwobi assisted. Kolasinac was clattered, Mike Dean couldn’t say no. Auba couldn’t miss.

The second was a fucking masterpiece. Lacazette out on the far right found himself tripped over, he managed to get back up, find his balance, power through the whole Cardiff side and drill a low shot under the keeper. What a season that man is having, I think I’m attracted to him, and I don’t think anyone would say that’s anything other than fully justified.

We still took time out to concede at the end, Mendez-Laing embarrassed the team in the box with a devastating cutback and a curling daisy-cutter into the bottom corner.

Whatever… 3 points will do.

Things went nicely for us in the other games, United dropped two points to Burnley, and Manchester City fucked the title with an unbelievable loss to Newcastle United.

I can’t really be arsed to keep on banging the drum about the bad football. That’s ours for the foreseeable. However, one consistent worry is the schizophrenic nature of the tactics. There’s no through thread of how Emery wants the team to play, so the constant chopping and changing has a negative impact on how to operate because the players don’t seem to understand the system, an issue which is exacerbated when we change in rusty players.

It took ten years to change formation once, now we’re rotating through 2-3 different systems per game, and it’s a bit of an abomination to watch.

Bright sparks… Mesut had a pretty good game, Matty G had a really strong second half (WHAT A PLAYER he’s going to be), and no one had a career-ending injury.

All eyes on the Sunday prize of Manchester City. If they lose, it’s season over, if we lose, it’s… well, probably highly irrelevant as everyone around us seems capable of folding this season.

Right, that is me done, see you in the comments!

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Receding Hairline

PSG have had their bid for Idrissa Gueye accepted

Keep an eye on Nkunku now …something might still happen there. We need someone versatile to see us to the summer

HighburyLegend

“How is it possibly Emery’s fault that the Emirates is half empty? ”

And with Ozil on the pitch, ffs!!
(lol)

Emiratesstroller

The one thing is certain and that is Ozil can if motivated play wonderful football. That is why he was a prime candidate for Ballon d’Or on more than one occasion. I accept that he has not played particularly well the last 2 seasons, but then there have been a lot of disruptions and uncertainties in his life. Last season there was the distraction of both Sanchez and Ozil wanting to leave club or have a huge hike in wages. This was followed by Wenger leaving club which probably impacted on Ozil more than anyone else. Finally we had the… Read more »

englandsbest

After years of Wenger’s obsessive tactical rigidity we now hear about Emery’s ‘schizophrenic tactics’. The truth is that tactics are a mystery to neither, like any top manager they know everything there is to be known about them, it was always a matter of choice. But choice is dependent on who is available. Last night Emery set out with most of his first-choice defenders unavailable. Wenger most likely would have stuck to his ever-present game plan. Emery didn’t: he adapted his tactics. For me that was a plus not a negative. Emery has made perfectly clear how he wants to… Read more »

Nelson

@Dark I just read your reply to my post. If you read my previous post, I agree with you that we should not play 3 DM vs a weak team, like in the first half of yesterday’s game. In the second half, Iwobi was introduced and the team played better. By now we can see that Auba needs wingers or wing backs to be effective. He can’t play with the back to the goal. He is too static inside the box to be the focal point of the attack. and he doesn’t use his body to challenge the CB. A… Read more »

Dissenter

qna
What billionaire owner at AC Milan?
They are owned by a US hedge funds, besides Gazidis isn’t about to make the same error twice in one year.
The Ozil contract has to rank as one of the top 3 most disastrous sports contracts ever awarded.

Pierre

qna
Personally,I love watching ozil , I have been watching Arsenal since the 60’s and when I was a kid looking through the railings at the front of the clock end I was transfixed on George Eastham and his languid style of play , technically perfect , as weak as shit as he only weighed about 8 stone but loved watching him , his legs were like matchsticks.

Even last night Ozil had some sublime touches that the commentators totally ignore , I just wish he would stop taking the easy option when running towards the box .very frustrating.

Danny

Charlie George
January 30, 2019 11:27:02
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Wenger inherited a squad that’d improved under Rioch (after Graham’s disastrous final season) which included an amazing defence.
Emery inherited a squad that’d been deteriorating for years with an awful defence.
I can’t say I’m over the moon with Emery but I’ll judge him at the end of the season.

Dissenter

PSG’s recruitment is rather dire
What in the world are they doing with Idrissa Gueye?

Un na naai

https://arseblog.com/2019/01/arsenal-2-1-cardiff-three-points-welcome-but-emerys-arsenal-arent-always-easy-on-the-eye/ Arseblog agrees Why is ther no improvement at all under emery? What is he trying to do? Arseblog has this to say First things first: the need for three points was far greater than the need for a performance, but we’re at a point in the season when you can’t simply look at the result and say that’s all that counts. We’re now at the end of the sixth month with Emery in charge, and I’m still trying to figure out what he’s doing and why on earth there hasn’t even been a slight defensive improvement. I don’t think… Read more »

Un na naai

Wow

Ozil has created 500 premier league chances since he joined. That’s just the league. Some statistic that, even if I don’t really like him (which I don’t) you can’t say that’s not imressive!!

Dissenter

‘Even last night Ozil had some sublime touches that the commentators totally ignore

I’ve always believed that Ozil lovers have to perceive sound at a different frequency and have the IQ of a gerbil to appreciate the player.
Such is the light of us ordinary people that we have to live our lives seeing Ozil as the lazy c*nt that he is.

Dissenter

*such is the plight

Pierre

Dissenter
“Take a good hard look at yourself because you’re coming across as a vindictive old dude on a destructive mission.”

I have praised Guendouzi, ozil, Torreira and our offensive players ……..vindictive?

I have said that it is plausible that the club may be withholding funds as they may want to ‘re evaluate at the end of the season ……..vindictive ?.

I agreed with Leeds that a title winning team should be built starting from the back ……vindictive?

I agreed with Charlie George that we should play more offensive players against weaker opposition …….vindictive ?

Graham62

Leftsidesanch Those “weasels”you talk about are generally the same lot who twiddled their thumbs for so many years but now take great joy in blurting out in their “superior than thou” manner, all the defiencies that exist since Emery took over. I admit my annoyance at certain things, one of which seems to have been dealt with by Emeey( using Lacazette wisely), whilst the defensive issue is an ongoing issue, as it has been since 1856! To be totally honest, I am far more pissed off with what W&G did to our club prior to their departure, than I am… Read more »

Un na naai

England is best

But choice is dependent on who is available. Last night Emery set out with most of his first-choice defenders unavailable. Wenger most likely would have stuck to his ever-present game plan. Emery didn’t: he adapted his tactics. For me that was a plus not a negative.

England is best

They had 19 shots
With a bit of quality in front of goal we could have been dead and buried long before the penalty was given.

Graham62

Emery

Pierre

Dissenter
“Such is the light of us ordinary people that we have to live our lives seeing Ozil as the lazy c*nt that he is.”

and he calls me vindictive…

Un na naai

Dissenter
“Take a good hard look at yourself because you’re coming across as a vindictive old dude on a destructive mission.”

Diessneter

Ah, the rage against the older man continues. Blame them for everything. Including the freedoms you have today.

If anything is vindictive it’s that telling bitchy remark. I think you’re ok dissenter but You’ve gone down a notch in my book for that.

Dissenter

Un na
Do they count attampted saves for goal keepers too?
Do they count attampted tackles for midfielders?
Do they count attempted shots for strikers?

You’ve moved the goal posts from assists to ‘sublime touches’ and now it’s ‘chances created’.
I get the feeling that you’ll be putting up ‘number of nasal breaths taken’,very soon.
Keep reaching down that barrel my friend.

Left testicle

This from a former team mate of Suarez – this is what we need.

“On the ball, he knows how to make the rhythm of the game, he knows how to accelerate it and how to slow it down. These are his main attributes.”.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/11622167/denis-suarez-set-for-arsenal-former-team-mate-backing-him-to-succeed

Dissenter

Un na
Keep up the fight for the old dude who just wants to wind everyone up

You now think Ozil is the best thing since the toaster was invented?
Good for you.

Un na naai

Dissenter

You what?? I’ve been a massive vocal critic of ozil from day dot on these pages. How the hell have you come to that conclusion? Did you read my post? I clearly said I’m not a fan of his.
500 changes created is still 500 chances created. It’s impressive wether you like it or not.

Receding Hairline

Dissenter

PSG have a bit of a midfield injury crises

They are in full, panic mode hence the likes of Gueye getting a mention, It’s almost like what some on here want us to do, bid for any player possible just to say we bought defenders when we already have players at the club we are struggling to move on.

I am surprised PSG are not reaching into their academy but then they have a lot of money to play around with, we don’t hence why we are now known as Option to buy FC

Un na naai

Dissenter

Old dudes like Pierre took over the world. They rule it. As much as you Whitney lefty types rage against the idea and endeavour to alter western demographics in any way, they continue to dominate society. Bow to your superiors. They gave you the comfortable western life style you enjoy today.

Un na naai

Whiney lefty types

Dissenter

Receding
Lassana Diarra was brought in under the same circumstances last January.
It’s just buzzare that the billionaire owners have succeeded in building a disjointed exhibition team without a midfield and Defence to match match the excellent attackers they have.
Idrissa Gueye doesn’t take them closer to the CL which has to be their main goal.

Champagne charlie

Un na

You must’ve realised by now that objectivity, or appreciating something in isolation is a foreign concept on here.

Don’t dare praise something of Ozil because then you’re his biggest fan or blond to this/that. It’s black or white here for most, embarrassing really.

Dream10

What a player Mesut Özil has been over the years. It’s been a real pleasure to see him in an Arsenal shirt.

Un na naai

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11670/11622157/arsenal-in-talks-to-sign-yannick-carrasco-from-dalian-yifang

So Carrasco, Suarez and the French kid from PSG all set to join?
Great. I really hope he goes for it in training with a defence containing just two centre halves and no right back of sufficient quality to play premier league football.

Receding Hairline

Dissenter

I always wondered what they wanted with Lass Diarra and no one is surprised that didn’t work out.

I am fully backing Arsenal for deciding not to spend money this window, there really isn’t much quality flying around. We have wasted a lot of money already in other windows as it is buying players no one else presently wants.

Emery was being very daft yesterday though starting the game with Stephan Lich and then wasting a sub to bring in Jenkinson, why not just start with Jenkinson, did Lich threaten to beat him up??

Leedsgunner

Pierre

“I said from day one that Emery was doing it arse about face and he’s still doing it .”

Agreed… however you do know that Emery is broadly following Wenger’s trajectory in his team building?

Wenger always focussed more on his midfield and attack. His most inept signings were often in goalkeeping and defence. Toure, Monreal and Koscelny were the exceptions in a sea of Cygans, Sanderoses, Squillacis, Santos and Djourous.

Oh, and less we say about Almunia the better.

Redtruth

Emery is wise, he knows more offensive players are required against stronger opposition.
He has a group of players incapable of absorbing attacks over a sustained period so it makes sense to ease the pressure with more attack minded players against stronger opposition.

Dissenter

Un na
I find your defense of old dudes like Pierre to be laughable.
What western civilization did Pierre save?
Did he fight in world war 2 or something? I think you have your lines mangled up.
The only good fight Pierre ever fought is to stir up shit here. I see I’ve struck a sore one so I will keep this stick with me always.

Bow to my superiors?
I don’t suck d**k and I certainly don’t bow to every fool than thinks losing Wenger is the existential threat to thier existence.
.Why don’t you bow to him?

Dream10

Interesting that Carrasco was offered around at the start of the window and he was not our first choice. His Chinese club want to sign a replacement first

Nelson

@Pierre “Even last night Ozil had some sublime touches that the commentators totally ignore , I just wish he would stop taking the easy option when running towards the box .very frustrating.”

Ozil needs to work with a mobile striker. Auba is too static. The ball will never reach him if Ozil forces a pass to him. Laca moved back sometimes to try to exchange passes. More chemistry has to be developed. If you are benched most of the time, it is difficult to establish any chemistry.

Receding Hairline

https://dzfootball.net/2019/01/30/arsenal-miss-out-on-psg-midfielder-who-opts-for-bordeaux-in-5m-move/

Remember Yacine Adli??

Funny PSG are in the midst of an injury crises and would rather sign Gueye and sell Adli to Bordeaux than play him. Many on here were very upset he didn’t come last summer

Receding Hairline

More chemistry has to be developed. If you are benched most of the time, it is difficult to establish any chemistry. Thought that’s why they have daily training?? Are they combining well in training? Honestly Ozil has never shown any understanding with either Lacazette or Aubameyang Lacazette had a deadly combo with Fekir Auba had one with Mkhi It’s not like both of them have never combined with play makers Ozil is not the future of Arsenal Football Club, it’s time many fans stop giving him priority. He is not some misunderstood genius , he is just a footballer who… Read more »

Pierre

Leeds
“Agreed… however you do know that Emery is broadly following Wenger’s trajectory in his team building?”

I’m aware of that ,that’s why I (we) was expecting something different.

Un na naai

Champagne

Oh I’m aware. This particular episode was particularly perplexing though as I clearly stated in the post that I’m no fan. All he had to do was read the post.

Receding Hairline

“showing some nice touches” is for upcoming footballers like Guendouzi not world cup winners . Ozil is a 30 year old man who should be a leader on the pitch.

He was playing against Cardiff city

Pierre

I fought in the 1st world war …It was tough in those trenches .

Dream10

Lovely pass from Iwobi to Kolasinac for the first goal. Perfectly weighted.

Looks like Carrasco deal is on. We could use him on the right flank to replace some of the width Hector provided. Reckon we’ll see more 3-5-2 with Carrasco and Kolasinac down the sides

Freddie Ljungberg

Liverpool didn’t build their team from the back did they? Seems to have worked out ok for them.

They got lucky getting some defenders through the academy at the right time and still had to spend 140m on a goalkeeper and CB in the last year to sort it out.

Talk about seeing everything in black and white.

Dissenter

They keep presenting. Özil as some misunderstood Uber genius. It’s almost one needs to get a PhD and use special goggles to appreciate what’s not visible to the naked eye. He’s a footballer with a hypertrophied skill set in very limited areas. He’s one who’s not capable of adaptive change and has no iota of leadership in him. There might have been a time when a younger and more hungrily motivated Ozil would be considered truly world class but that would have even 3-4 seasons ago. His wages are not his fault, that one was on Gazidis and Wenger who… Read more »

Charlie George

Left “””My main issue with the criticisers is that it reeks of agenda.””” off course – people have an agenda. We all have agendas. I have lots of agendas. I dare say you do too. Main one here being – i sincerely think we are going in a terrible direction with these Spaniards ( who have no knowledge of The Eng Prem or appreciation of The Arsenal Way). We employ Raul who green lights Emerys appointment who then employs his coterie of Spanish coaches who then between them buy overseas players (who also have had no prem league expereince )… Read more »

Dissenter

I remember wondering if Barca really needed Coutinho
They acted out of pride just as Gazidis/Wenger did with the Ozil deal.
That’s an lot of money to spend on a player that wasn’t desperately needed,now he cant even get enough minutes.

Un na naai

Un na I find your defense of old dudes like Pierre to be laughable. What western civilization did Pierre save? Did he fight in world war 2 or something? I think you have your lines mangled up. The only good fight Pierre ever fought is to stir up shit here. I see I’ve struck a sore one so I will keep this stick with me always.Bow to my superiors? I don’t suck d**k and I certainly don’t bow to every fool than thinks losing Wenger is the existential threat to thier existence. .Why don’t you bow to him? Dissenter 1.… Read more »

Nelson

@RH
I am an Arsenal supporter. I support all our players. I want all of them to play well.

Un na naai

They keep presenting. Özil as some misunderstood Uber genius.

Who’s they? Did you read my post bruh? Got yourself into a right little tiz over this haven’t you dissenter? What’s up your arse? Your local Starbucks run out of soy?

Un na naai

Un na
Do they count attampted saves for goal keepers too?
Do they count attampted tackles for midfielders?
Do they count attempted shots for strikers?

Dissenter.

You don’t even realize how poorly you’ve ATTEMPTED to comprehend the point do you? He didn’t ATTEMPT to create chances. He created them. 500 of them. So pipe down you whiny little bitch.

Un na naai

Guarantee dissenter didnt have a grandad that fought in the war.

Dissenter

Un na You’re confused mate, utterly mixed up. If Pierre is in his 60’s the he’s a baby boomer. He belongs to the generation who took and took and took. .. they haven’t stopped taking. What battles did he fight for me to enjoy the comforts I have. What was that stupid line about “bow to your superiors” about? You can be damn sure I won’t be taking moral lessons from you, you of all people? Find out where Pierre lives and go bow to him everyday. He’s always stirring up nonsense here and he got served. He’s got sharp… Read more »

Danny

Sadly Ozil will be remembered for this…….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpJ_RZKTKKo

Receding Hairline

New post guys

Un na naai

Dissenter

I said men like Pierre

Not Pierre. Not his generation. I’ll make this easy for you. LEARN……TO…….READ

Un na naai

He belongs to the generation who took and took and took. .. they haven’t stopped taking.

Dissenter

He belongs to a generation who quite literally improved the world. No world wars. Mass wealth in the west. Wealthier and healthier 3rd world.

Take and take and take.

Like i said, bitter jealous little man, carrying a sizeable chip on that shoulder.

Dissenter

Un na
‘Chances created’ is exactly the soft leftie stats that you love to bash
What does that even mean. Did they chances lead to a goal or an attempted shot. Who decided it was a ‘chance’?
What does that mean? You’re throwing around some vague metric to appear balanced in your argument.

It’s gone from assist to pre-assist to sublime touches, now it’s just chances created.
At some point you lot will be throwing around stats about [number of nasal breaths/min]

HighburyLegend

“Even last night Ozil had some sublime touches that the commentators totally ignore”

Ah ah ah Lil’ P. and his everlasting love for Mesut.
In fact the commentators are far from being the only ones to “ignore” Ozil since a while now…

Un na naai

He’s always stirring up nonsense here and he got served. He’s got sharp elbows too and capable of a more clever witty rebuttal that the stupid line you put up.

Dissenter

Yes he is. But that’s coming from an idiot who thinks I’m an Ozil fanboy despite clearly stating otherwise.
Who thinks 500 chances created is 500 attempted passes

And who thinks saying “men like Pierre” means Pierre himself .

Precious today aren’t we?

Un na naai

Un na
‘Chances created’ is exactly the soft leftie stats that you love to bash
What does that even mean. Did they chances lead to a goal or an attempted shot. Who decided it was a ‘chance’?
What does that mean? You’re throwing around some vague metric to appear balanced in your argument

Dissenter
What does chances created mean? Are you really asking that question?

Un na naai

Dissenter

I’m not throwing it around. Sky sports is. I posted the link dopey

Dissenter

Yes I asked very specific questions in the last post
You seem to be confusing ‘chances’ created with ‘assists
Please answer ‘cos it’s obvious you’re stumped and your brain is spinning around a small axis.

Dissenter

Oh you read it from sky sports and didn’t try processing it first?

Un na naai

No.

I’m not confusing anything. The irony of that statement is clearly flying over your head with bells on.

500 chances created is 500 chances created. Ask sky sports dopey. They put up the statistic. If that triggers your precious little self then boo boo. I’m no ozil fan at all. Can’t stand the guy. But he’s created 500 chances in 5 seasons and it’s an impressive statistic.

bennydevito

The crowds were already dwindling under Wenger you agenda driven trolls. Bore off already. What we have now is the direct result of negligent squad building and squandering of finances. Emery can’t fix something without money to do so but he is trying. The club have said there’s no money right now so what do people seriously expect? I have every confidence that more players of the calibre and age of Torreira and Guendouzi will be bought this summer and we will see more improvement and more of an Emery squad next season that will be a,stark improvement if the… Read more »

Charlie George

Bd

Wenger 3 league titles
7 FA cups
7 charity shields
European finals
Unbeaten seasons
20 top 4

Scintillating football albeit frustrating

Emery isn’t the man to take over Wengers mantle.

I think- you are deluding yourself- if he thinks he is …

ddkingz

sometimes I can’t help but wonder…. arsenal fans are the most wayward fans in the world of sports…. TRUE.

A team without its…..
first choice RB
most consistent CB (holding)..
most aggressive CB ( papa)
first choice LB (monreal)
without a natural winger…
without a single player who can dribble with the ball and create chances for its world class strikers……

give Emery a chance… before calling for his head..

bennydevito

Wenger’s non-debatable impressive trophy haul has no baring on the last 3 years of his tenure where the crowds were provenly and visibly dwindling due to the predictable season outcomes and thrashings and perennial capitulations. Had the football stayed at the same level of 97 – 07 we would still have been challenging for the title, still playing exciting football, still filling the stadium and therefore not demanding Wenger’s exit. Your point as usual is irrelevant to the case of dwindling attendances that had set in during the last 5 years before Emery’s arrival and is just serving your very… Read more »

Charlie George

Bd

Valid points with regards to the falling attendances…
That’s why we needed a coach who was going to excite,unite and entertain us all.

The attendances will continue to decline with Emery and the colorless team he is building.

A team devoid of any pace, penetration or power- it has to be said.

bennydevito

Well said ddkings, Unfortunately CG and others are still hurt from Wenger’s leaving and supported him over the greater needs of the club staunchly defending his ineptitude for years to the detriment of the club they claim to support. Now that Emery has taken over, they for some unknown bizarre reason can’t afford Emery even a 10th of the time to they afforded Wenger to try and fix a squad that Wenger himself fucked. God knows who they think we could have hired who would have taken on this monumental task knowing the restrictions on our finances that would limit… Read more »

Kleinfeld

There are some real mouthbreathers who comment on here. It makes for very painful reading.

Charlie George

I wanted Wenger out for seasons.
I just don’t think Emery is up to the job.

Why would you give him 2 seasons.?

Crystal Palace sacked DeBoer after 5 games?

They have done very well since- his quick dismissal.

If you applied your logic De Boer would still be in charge there .

And Probably in the championship, too!

Guns of sf

Hope we get Carrasco. Anyone
Have latest secret info on this?

bennydevito

CG, Your observations regarding a lack of pace,power and penetration are spot on so don’t you think we should see who comes in over the next 2 years before making judgements? Don’t you also think that the financial restrictions in place are greatly limiting Emery’s scope for bringing in the types of flair players we need? What I would do for a Pires, an Overmars and an Anelka right now but we simply don’t have the money to buy in players such as Neymar, Mbappe or Draxler who Emery signed at PSG when he did have money available. That is… Read more »

bennydevito

How many Grovers go on the regular? Could anyone get me 3 tickets together for me, my 14 yr old daughter and 12 yr old son? Maybe after Easter?

Valentin

So according to some, we are going to spend during the summer 50 millions on a direct running pacy right winger. We should not have to as we already own one. His name is Reiss Nelson, unfortunately he plays in Germany. The more intelligent move would have been to keep him at Arsenal instead of shipping him on loan to a Champion’s league club. If the club had properly planned, he would have been used sparingly during the first half of the season and we will know by now if we needed an upgrade on him. Now unless those loans… Read more »

Charlie George

valentin

impeccable as always.

hugely risky to allow these players leave their Arsenal home.

they might not want to come back!

MGooner

@ Bennedevito The club have said there’s no money right now so what do people seriously expect? The club is struggling but the fans keep paying for tickets, merchandise, TV revenues are coming in etc etc etc. Everyone is being supportive of the club , except the owner who did not put a penny in to help. What is actually preventing him from helping? If he put some money on the table at this moment in time, surely it would not harm our prospects, would it? Kronke/Gazidis always told us there is money in the past, shamelessly hiding behind the… Read more »

Takin the Mhik

Reading the comments on here about us not wanting to spend any money. Some good theories, but has anyone thought that because of Financial Fair Play, we simply are just no allowed? Last year was a bad one. Finishing 6th and no champions league. Lacazette came in for 50 odd mil. We signed Aubameyang and Mkhitaryan, both on nearly 200 grand a week. New Ozil contract would have hit us. Taking all that into consideration, we flogged Szczeney, Gabriel, Coquelin, Walcott and Giroud for peanuts. Ox we got good money for. This season we spent £70m, without really getting any… Read more »