Emery tries a banter too real to be funny

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“For us we don’t want to play against Liverpool ever,”

You F*CKING wot mate?

“We’d prefer not to play against them.

Oh, I see… just one of those joke things. SHEATH YOUR VERBAL SWORD.

“That is really our challenge, a good test. For the supporters, for all of us, going there with six points is good. Really our target is to reduce the distance to Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea.”

I have to say, I’m not looking forward to this one. Emery may have been bantering us harder than my dad does when he sees me wearing rolled-up jeans, ‘Look at those jack-ups you c*nt’, but be honest, the last thing we need at this stage of the season is a trip to Liverpool.

That said, there’s no better way to iron out the kinks and gain some focus in the squad than going to one of the best sides in the world.

I don’t think they are fully up to speed at the minute. I watched a chunk of the Southampton game and I tells ya, there could have been a very different outcome had Hassenhutl’s men taken a few of the very good chances they made for themselves.

Emery went into more detail about his plan.

“We are going to prepare first with the adaptation to them, their gameplan and individual players and after to impose our gameplan and capacity. We are going to prepare both defensively and offensively.

“I think first is to be positive in our capacity and then work hard. I know my past is to work hard, the present and future is going to be the same. After we can win, we can lose. But above all is be positive and keep moving ahead.”

Prattling on about hard work and the literal basics of setting up for a football game is all well and good, but this year, I’d love to see some of that research pay off during the games. How is the manager going to convert video analysis insights into something spectacular on the pitch?

Big questions are going to be had around the starting 11. Would he dare play Matteo and Willock against such a brutal side? Will he fall back on old faces, namely Granit Xhaka. Will he insist on playing out the back, despite the clear evidence the team struggles to make it work, even against shite teams?

Will we baton down the hatches? Or will we exercise some of that newfound mobility in the side?

There needs to be a progression of thinking this season. The squad has improved, the ideas have settled, so Liverpool should be the first chance to see if we’ve shaken the demons of the H2 of the Emery era.

One man who is dreaming big is David Luiz.

“In life you have to believe,” said the 32-year-old. “If you don’t try things you are never going to know if you can do it or not.

“My philosophy on life is to be positive and to be a dreamer. But understand to dream is one thing and to achieve your dream you have a lot to do.

“I can dream and we can fight for something big. That is always going to be my speech to everyone – it is possible for us and everybody.

“It is up to the team, the team is going to dream more, the team is going to prepare better, understand the game and that is it.”

David Luiz must be well aware that we have a very good squad this year, otherwise, he wouldn’t have joined. We have depth, we have quality and we have a few youngsters that could make the jump. Not title-winning, but for me, why shouldn’t we be challenging the top 3 with our squad?

We don’t have the Champions League to deal with like Spurs.

They tanked the back half of the season because of that trophy.

They basically have the same group of players.

With Chelsea fizzling out again after a good start and United looking limited, we really should be shooting for top three this season.

Right?

Am I being too aggressive?

Let me know in the comments you sexy beauties. x

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karim

But I’m good for at least 10 secs of world class moves..

Maybe you should try 100 m runs 😂

Cesc Appeal

‘But I’m good for at least 10 secs of world class moves’

My go-to pick up line

Graham62

VAR.

Killing the game as we know it.

I agree with the Wolves fans.

PhD2020

Almost 400 comments today..Princess Camel Toe-has no doubt contributed to a 1/3 of the comments.Over 100 posts..His job is done for the night.Flashed his camel toe all about the place.I reckon he’s earned his pay packet for the nigtt..Till tomorrow,same again..The lying sack of wine.

Leedsgunner

Camavinga? Any of our French Grovers know him well? He seems to be attracting a lot of plaudits just at the moment…

KushDgunner

Manure draws

Emiratesstroller

We have now seen a number of controversial decisions where VAR has been applied after a goal has been scored. In game between Man City and Spurs Jesus goal was disallowed after the ball brushed the hand of another player. I doubt that a Referee would have disallowed the goal if he had SEEN the handball action last season. Similarly the Wolves goal today was reviewed by VAR not withstanding that the officials were in a good position to judge whether the player crossing the ball was in an offside position. Such decisions should only be reviewed if the official… Read more »

Batistuta

Receeding

Wherever you are, i hope you didn’t stake a whole lot on that game, stupid luck that the scoreline is opposite of what was actually predicted

Luteo Guenreira

I doubt that a Referee would have disallowed the goal if he had SEEN the handball action last season.

This is irrelevant as the rules have changed this season, any goal set up by even an accidental handball will be disallowed. The decision was correct based on the changes to the rules. You can argue whether the rule is stupid or not, but according to the book they got it right. If not for that, then even with VAR the City goal would have probably been allowed to stand.

MidwestGun

My go-to pick up line
_________
Mine is… Will be the best 5 secs of your life.

Sanmi

It’s stupid arguing that decisions made are too correct.
As long as it’s the correct decisions, your feelings are irrelevant. Deal with it. It doesn’t matter if the goal will save a baby whale in the Pacific ocean, if it was wrongly scored it should be disallowed even if you are only offside by your fingernail.

Sanmi

As for those claiming it takes away from the excitement, I’m wondering what’s more exciting than the suspense when the VAR is being checked. Now that’s more exciting

MidwestGun

I don’t like VAR.. other then to call goal lines, side-lines and offside.. That said… it’s kind of a catch-22 you want the referees to get the calls right because everyone at home can clearly see the glaring errors on replay but you don’t want it to destroy the flow of the game.. Like pretty much every sport who uses it now it won’t ruin the game it will just make it different. The players and the fans just have to adjust. If I had my way Id rather not have it on subjective calls… or not at all… but… Read more »

Sanmi

It’s not even used on subjective calls only on blatant errors in subjective calls. For example, not only shirt pullings during set plays will be penalized except the obvious ones. If the refs doesn’t give a penalty and it’s a slight touch, it won’t be recalled. If the ref gives a penalty and there was zero contact, that’s when it will be recalled. I don’t get the anti-VAR brigade
How many times have arsenal played a big game and Mike dean decides who wins.

MidwestGun

Sanmi there is still a VAR ref who decides based on the replay.. he won’t get it right either… at times. Blatant call in itself is subjective as to what is blatant and what isn’t. I’m not really anti VAR either . More like you cant stop the inevitable. I just know it won’t solve all the problems either. Pretty much every sport that has initiated VAR has had to adjust the way they do it and it will never be perfect, there is still a human element to it. So it then becomes a matter of how much does… Read more »

Bojangles

VAR is the right way to go for me. The decisions given so far have been correct. Maybe the game slows a little but it’s worth it to get the correct result. I guess it will depend on how much it affects your team. Spuds fans probably love it while citeh fans not so much.

China1

I’ve never really understood the tricky showboating type skills can be disrespectful logic When Nani was running doing kick ups in that 8-2 game fans were crying disrespect but Henry used to do it all the time and when he did it it was just cool If you do any tricks and they work, as long as it was actually effective, you should come out of it with an advantageous position Who cares if the defender is butthurt if you nutmegged him and collect the ball from the other side? Either it will put doubts in his mind for next… Read more »

Luteo Guenreira

The first time I ever got dunked on it felt like disrespect. Nothing less fun than wearing some dude’s nuts for a hat.

It wasn’t though. Maybe it was disrespectful of me to think I could stop him.

Dream10

What a player Joao Mourinho is. Been playing at this level for a decade. We should have signed him to replace Fabregas.

Dissenter

China1
I played defense [at a much lower level] and cracking nutmeggers was fair game. I may be approaching it mainly from a defender’s perspective
I remember one incident in the premier league where Jamie Carragher whacked Nani’s shin after he nutmegged him. Nani in particular used to get smashed a lot because he was fond of doing circus tricks.

Tony

“Arsenal offer Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang huge pay rises if they can get club back into the Champions League” Arsenal plan pay rises for Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Strike duo to be offered new deal with incentives for Champions League success The Gunners hope qualification would help pay for the substantial bonuses So reports the DM. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7372841/Arsenal-news-Club-offer-Alexandre-Lacazette-Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang-jackpot-deals.html Loaded bonuses are ok, but Ozil like deals: NO!! Nutmegs They are part and parcel of the game. There is no gentlemanly conduct in football per se (soccer for you Dissenter) as there is in cricket and rugby. Those players, such… Read more »

Dissenter

Tony
It’s 10.29ET so I’m still up watching a movie
I didn’t say there was a gentleman’s agreement, just that be prepared to have your shins kicked in if you’re going to be nutmegging people.
I don’t remember saying it’s not part and parcel of the game either.
The rest of your monologue…I really don’t understand to be honest.

You ought to know there are people who like the defensive arts and some who marvel at stuff like nutmegs. I’m in the former category.

Tony

Dissenter
The movie can’t be that good if you’re still reading comments here.

Do you check the comments during sex, too? Hope you don’t nutmeg your wife/GF too often whilst reading Legrove or you’ll be in the shit! Fact!

You do make me laugh and I thank you for that. 🙂

Dissenter

Tony
Have you lost your God-forsaken mind. What is wrong with you?
You’re glibly dropping abuse on me for nothing
Behave yourself.

You made a comment about me, I replied you as respectfully as I could and still yet you unloaded
WTF is wrong with you?

Caligooner

Dream10

If we signed Moutinho the year we signed Cech we probably would have won the league that season.

Luteo Guenreira

Do you check the comments during sex, too?

😂

Gentlebris

Nutmegs are disrespectful…. very disrespectful especially against an elite defender. I think players should write a personal letter of apology to defenders they have nutmegged, stating their acute regrets and making promises never to do it again. As well, FIFA must see to it that junior players who nutmeg senior players should be punished with a ban even if it has only occurred during training, and coaches who encourage nutmegging should be recommended for immediate dismissal. An agent who represents players with nutmegging tendencies should have his license terminated. Parents who produce children who nutmeg elderly defenders should be questioned… Read more »

Guns of SF

Neymar is a nutmegger.
Nani,
Hazard
Pepe

All the elite dribblers… its part of the game… sucks for the defender but for the attacker, just another means to get a goal.

I would say that Pricks like Neymar do tend to sometimes go overboards. Doing a rabonna when its not necessary and dumb shit like that….

Doing Maradonas for no reason when just normal dribbling will suffice

Nice on the eye but somewhat useless….

Sanmi

The same.people that are against nutmegs are the same that cry against cultural misappropriation, and the same people that will want socialism.
Grow up! Equality of opportunities is what is fair, equality of outcomes is madness.
Even if you can nutmeg the entire team, go for it! It’s not your fault that they ain’t skillful. If you want to cry over nutmegs don’t play football. Simple!.
Life is not fair, tough luck. Deal with it

Bojangles

Sanmi

Can you inform me as to where equal opportunity exists in the world?

I am not looking for a diatribe against the left, just a simple answer will suffice.

Wenker-wanger

Emery 2 from 2….. But even now has massive critics…..absurd !,and in the aftermath of the biggest footballing fraud of all time.. arse Wenger, some fans apparently can’t see the massive upgrade in manager.
If we get a good result at anfield…and it’s not impossible……I really hope we see more praise coming his way.

Thorough

In anfield where we should defend and wait to counter then Martinelli, Auba and Pepe looks the best trio. However, considering Lacazete is prolly our best player in most of these huge games then he’s got to start.
You people may debate who’s better between Martinelli and Nelson all you want, but the player I’m expevting to storm the epl this year is Saka. He’s gonna be huge. He’s going to blow all our youth prospects out of the water if/when he gets his chance. Mark my words!

Receding Hairline

Batistuta nah …I only stake money I can loose without noticing. I truly only go big after I must have won with a smaller stake. Like last night I bet 200 naira which isn’t up to a dollar. Betting is just mostly fun for me.

Bojangles

RH

You live in Nigeria?

Graham62

Nutmegging an opponent, although a skillful act, has become far more prevalent in the game due to defenders standing off from players and allowing them the time and space to make the manoeuvre.

Defenders rarely take the dribblers out, as they did twenty/ thirty years back, and consequently it’s far easier for the tricksters to perform their skill.

The better playing surfaces(even in practice sessions) has also enabled these players to perform these tricks.

Not all nutmegs are “disrespectful”,whilst some are just pure luck.

Receding Hairline

Bojangles indeed I do. I am Nigerian

China1

What on earth is the connection between crying about nutmegs and crying about cultural appropriation???

That’s the most random statement ever

Bojangles

Kronkes jnr claims the second half in Baku was the determining factor that brought about the signings in the last two.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49401513

Bojangles

RH

Ok. Nice to know you.

Carts

“This Adama Traore lad has so much muscle mass, you wonder it’s it’s impeding him on the field. An Olympic weight lifter will die for those biceps.”

Impeding him in what sense? The guys is probably top 3, if not thee, quickest – short medium & long distant- runner in the league.

The seemingly excessive muscle mass he carries, even if reduced, won’take him faster or technically improved

It’s just Genetics

KushDgunner

Good morning gunners

Graham62

Making Football “too perfect” will kill the game. Unlike other sports where stoppages are more natural(ie- Rugby/ Cricket/ NFL etc) football has a flow and rhythm that, if restricted, will nullify it and make it frustrating to not only play but also to watch. Instinctive reactions to situations is what the game thrives on and more significantly, makes it what it is. The human element on VAR also stagnates things. The sooner we have a computer overseeing incidents instead of the frustratingly long process of Norman in the studio analysing a replay, the better for everyone. I’m with TalkSports Alan… Read more »

HighburyLegend

“Emery tries a banter too real to be funny”

lol can’t get enough of this one!! Pedro really HATES Unai.

HighburyLegend

And he wants Arteta at Arsenal – aka the next Pep who nose best.
Good morning btw.

HighburyLegend

(Arteta is the next Pep who nose best, not Arsenal)
(whatever)
(lol)

Graham62

I know VAR is here to stay but the authorities have to understand that unless certain changes are made, the game will lose its appeal for the vast majority of fans.

Graham62

One thing with the disallowed goal at the Etihad on Sunday. If the ball had struck a Spuds players arm( in the same position and incident) would it have been a penalty to MC?

Guns of Hackney

VAR is necessary. Rugby and cricket adopted the same thing although I believe it had a detrimental effect on cricket.

Football fans are never happy. No VAR, they complain. VAR they complain.

They just need to speed up the decision and leave the referee out of it. Let the person watching the replay make the call and move on.

Freddie Ljungberg

Long interview with Josh Kroenke, talks about the summer, January, and ambitions going forwards:

https://www.arsenal.com/news/we-made-very-decisive-and-aggressive-decisions

HighburyLegend

@GoH is never happy : Wenger in charge ? He complain. Emery in charge ? He complain.
Any player of our squad playing ? He complain.
We win ? We lose ? He complain…. again.
(lol)

Freddie Ljungberg

It also looks like we’ve pulled a fast one on Roma and chucking Mustafi their way for a season long loan with an option (?) to buy.

Bojangles

Graham

I doubt it would have been called a penalty unless the referee had seen it. VAR is called when a goal is scored.

HighburyLegend

“Is your father happy with the summer business and direction of the club?
He is thrilled.”

lol I really liked this one.

TheBlaster

Not digging the fear and defeatism. Liverpool are a great team, well drilled and well disciplined, but they aren’t the invincibles. They can be and will be beaten by teams over the season. We just have to make sure we are one of them. The golden boot was shared last season, and Auba was one of the recipients. Bring it on and dissect the game afterwards. Not sure there’s much worth in being scaredy-cats.

Bob N16

Agree with you Guns, the keys to VAR are speed and transparency. This new hand ball seems odd but as long as players and fans understand it and there is consistency it’s fine by me. Same with off side rule. Graham, I get your point about flow of the game, you’re of course being hyperbolic about the danger to the game. Let’s not ignore the fact during a football match , the ball is in play for around 65 mins ( I think that’s about right). My point is that fans are already use to breaks in the game. As… Read more »

HighburyLegend

@Tony : and for those who are not ?

Guns of Hackney

Bob

Concur. Speed is the key. It should be a lot easier to make decisions in football than rugby, purely because rugby is very complex and normally involves lots of bodies squashed into a small space that needs analysis.

I think a 30 second limit should be more than enough to determine 99% of football related decisions.

Tony

‘I have known him for a lot of years’: Sokratis aims to form strong defensive partnership with Arsenal new boy David Luiz as he compares him to former team-mate Mats Hummels

Sokratis believes he can form as strong a defensive partnership with David Luiz

The Greek defender compared Luiz to his former team-mate Mats Hummels

Hummels and Sokratis enjoyed a strong bond while at Borussia Dortmund

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7371445/Arsenal-news-Sokratis-aims-form-strong-defensive-partnership-new-boy-David-Luiz.html

Interesting from Sokratis

raptora

“I would say that if you’re reacting and doing club-record signings based on public opinion, you’re not going to go very far as a club,” Josh Kroenke told BBC Sport. “We weren’t reactive this summer, we were actually proactive.” “As for January, I don’t want to get ahead of ourselves. “We’ve got to evaluate some things in the short term and figure out where we might need to address going forward, so when January does roll around we’re going to be proactive again.” Kroenke admits the heavy defeat to Chelsea in the Europa League final in Baku did force Arsenal… Read more »

Pierre

,”One thing with the disallowed goal at the Etihad on Sunday. If the ball had struck a Spuds players arm( in the same position and incident) would it have been a penalty to MC?” I believe that hand ball in these circumstances is only given if it leads directly to a goal. So no , a penalty would not be given if the ball was deflected by the defending players . The plus point to VAR is it should reduce diving , off the ball incidents and dangerous red card tackles as there is no hiding place. Also your description… Read more »

Pierre

That was to Graham

raptora

Just saw that I posted part of it that is on SkySports but the original one on BBC is much longer. Speaking to BBC Sport, Kroenke said the disappointment of Baku was a turning point that led Arsenal to become one of the Premier League’s biggest spenders this summer and raise expectations about their prospects for the campaign ahead. “As the second half of the match unfolded, understanding the position we were in and some of the targets as we headed into the summer from a transfer standpoint, we had to rethink some of our strategy based on that last… Read more »

Bojangles

Raptors

There are already 2 links here to what you just posted.

Valentin

The issue is not VAR, the issue is the new law about handball. In short the law about handball is an ass. For no good reasons, somebody decided to gives an advantage to the defense. Score a goal after a team has involuntary touch the ball, it is not a goal. Miss an opportunity because a defender has involuntary deviated the ball, nothing happen. Also what is the grace period delay between handling the ball and scoring. Let’s imagine corner, handball not spotted, clearance, shot from outside the box, goal. Is it a goal or does the referee come back… Read more »

Valentin

The only thing that I take from Kroenke Jr interview is that he had to kick Raul and Vinay to be aggressive, decisive and creative. He also implicitly confirms that they were so confident to win Champion’s League football, that the second half of the final was a shock to them. Regarding the influence of the petition and different fans interactions , he is trying to underplay it, but is clear that it was a shock to him and them. Plan may have been in place, but that really kick them into gear. Funny how he was surprised that Arsenal… Read more »

Samesong

Ricky Hatton in the papers not looking a good sight. What’s happened to him?

raptora

Valentin: “He can thank Wenger for that. Most French footballers have grown up watching English football on Canal+. Henry, Pires, Viera, Wiltord, Diaby were their hero.” Not really man. French Arsenal was a thing up to what? 2005-6?! Saliba was 4 to 5 yo at the time. Even Pepe was 10 yo at best. So not really. But nice try. Wenger had the French market in his feet but decided to ditch it btw. Biggest mistake ever since A LOT of fantastic French players were basically waiting for his call. Instead he decided to get Chamakh, Gervinho, Podolski, Giroud, Squillaci,… Read more »

raptora

Why did he change the tune and moved on from French footballers to British like Ramsey, Chambo, Chambers, Walcott, Welbeck and so on – cause he wanted to change the tune of the media, of Francenal. And the media to love him more for setting the base of the English NT. Hilarious that in the end spuds did that instead.

Gentlebris

‘Raptors There are already 2 links here to what you just posted.’

He’s trying to help, some fells might find it disrespectful to click on a link.

Raptora aimed to make sure everything stayed respectful.

Gentlebris

*fellas

Gentlebris

We should be playing Liverpool in December when our RB and LB have been fully repaired.

You don’t go to Liverpool with weaknesses…..but what do I know…… Chelsea had enough for them to chew in the super cup. Maybe we can actually get a result.

Fancy our chance against City in December. If the injured incomings are in and we have no injured outgoings, we should be able to stand up to any side and expect a 50/50 outcome.

Gentlebris

We were the first side to play two top six sides in a row last season, and they have appointed us to do the honour again this season.
A child should be forgiven if he thinks some fellas have a purpose of slowing us down early.

HighburyLegend

“He can thank Wenger for that.”

@Valentine, what is your pseudo on Untold ?

Cesc Appeal

Good news day, I like what I read from Josh Kroenke and Mustafi is being loaned to Roma where there is the potential to make the deal permanent at £23 Million…if that happened that is an absolutely amazing price for next summer. In the Kroenke interview I especially liked the part about being proactive not reactive which is something that has been spoken about for years on here. It seems as if Josh Kroenke is now the top person at Arsenal seemingly more so than his dad, with his attitude and the great new regime we have in place in… Read more »

Normski

Pecker

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