Via Arsenal.com
Mikel Arteta seemed relatively pleased in his press conference when talking about the two new additions to the side. With Cedric Soares, he’s hired in some needed experience and a player he hopes is desperate to take his chance at an elite club. With Pablo Mari, a player he specifically said the club have looked at for months, he has a ball playing center-back with a left foot he hopes can open up the pitch and give him more options.
Soares dropped his first press conference and to be honest, he just seems really fucking energised to be at a big club.
That’s massive for me to come here. Like I said, I came to the Premier League four-and-a-half years ago and now to achieve this move to Arsenal is massive. It’s all I wanted and it’s really important in my career as well.
He explained his game, and it reads fairly Mikel Arteta.
It’s a tough one! One hundred per cent that I will give all my best every day and every game. That’s for sure. I try to be a guy with energy, a player that goes up and down. I like to consider myself a team player and yes, what can I say? It’s difficult when you need to talk about yourself! But again, I will give my 100 per cent for the team and for the fans.
If he comes in, works hard, puts in a shift for his team and lands 9 assists, I will be happy. At this point, we have to ignore the super-agent fingerprints (Correction: Kia for Suarez) and hope that the club offered Arteta the options he needed, and they actually work for him.
Defensively, Matt Scott had some numbers on the players. A bit of a bruiser with some untapped attacking flair.
Cedric has the seventh-highest tackle rate per 90mins among all Premier League defenders this season. The nearest Arsenal player is Calum Chambers in 20th. After him, it’s Sead Kolasinac. In 48th. pic.twitter.com/ZXshBO9K8Y
— Football DNA (@ftballDNA) January 28, 2020
The great thing about new players is regardless of what you think about quality, they refresh the squad from an energy perspective. Players are like fans, they get excited about new transfers and fresh blood in the office. After Sunday, the squad, coronavirus issues pending, fly out to Dubai for some training. Arteta made a point that the players haven’t had more than 2 days off since he started. He wants to use the trip to develop his concepts and to ‘live’ with the players a bit.
I thought Mikel’s point about being happy about the window, more so because of the lack of exits, was pertinent. Before Emery was booted, we were looking at Auba, Torreira and Xhaka exiting. A month later, all three look revitalised on the pitch. Additionally, the big hype conversation amongst the fans is around how good AMN could be in the midfield (reminder of what he can do below).
📽️Ainsley Maitland-Niles vs Man Utd at Old Trafford, EPL 2017/18🎥
Granit Xhaka at the base of the midfield 3
AMN in the box-to-box bridge CM role while Iwobi has the free CM/CAM role
Bullish midfield display from Niles on the day pic.twitter.com/Ui5h3YUZ41
— Phantomn AFC (@PhantomnAFC) January 30, 2020
The overriding thought seems to be that he’ll be pushed into the midfield, with right-back duties handed back to the specialists. AMN brings power, pace and a lot of mobility to a midfield that has lacked it. The player has always drawn heavy critique, unfair in my opinion, but I think it’s absolutely apparent now that if you’re not coached properly or told what to do on the pitch, you’ll probably not develop.
I watched an HBO doc about Nick Saban and Bill Belichek last night. One dominates the NFL, the other, College Football. It was quite interesting listening to them talk about sport. One of their big slogans is ‘do your job’, they both talked about that goes beyond just a nice soundbite… the gist, if you don’t tell athletes exactly what they should be doing, they won’t know. Communication and attention to detail is absolutely essential.
We’re seeing that sort of mindset being brought to The Arsenal. Everyone knows their role on the pitch. Is it perfect yet? No. But we’re on the right track. The length of passing lanes has shortened, players off the ball movement is strategic, we press in packs, and we have players operating in intelligent ways that highlight their positive attributes, and minimise their not-so-great attributes.
It’s been hard to judge talent under the latter years of Wenger and entire tenure Unai Emery because it was unclear what the job was. Now the players are being held accountable to a specific role, it’s going to be far easier to see who can live up to the new standards, and who can’t.
The impressive thing is this: Everyone is back on the table. That’s what makes the backend of the season so interesting. We’re seeing a reinvigorated set of players and now we’ll be able to make honest assessments of talent. It’s amusing that some fans think this is an about-face by me, it’s absolutely not, when the information changes, you reassess. Only dim people lock themselves into a forever view I’m afraid. If I am proved totally wrong by David Luiz and Granit Xhaka, I will eat that humble pie and wash it down with some of that MustafiCouldBeBaresi Hot Sauce. Sometimes in life, you have to accept you were wrong and hit the town dancing with the L.
A huge game this Sunday. We need to go to Burnley with energy and purpose and we need to bring home the 3 points. David Luiz returns to the side, so does Auba. It’ll be interesting to see who keeps their place. I’m hoping we see Gabriel in the starting 11. Will we see Saka? What will the defence look like? So much to look forward to.
Right, that’s me done, see you in the comments. x
“Youve also labeled the two signings shit before theyve played a single game”
As I will continue to do for any loan signing. I was saying the same about Dani Ceballos after his first game while everyone else was blowing smoke up his arse.
Rambo didn’t have the time of the day for Emery
Maybe counter the points he is making rather than throwing the Emery smoke bomb. A lot of faith is being placed on coaching done by a manager few games into his managerial career. Even Pep knew there was a limit to coaching
Where he’s on circa £400k per week, either injured or can’t get a game. Ramsey might come good for Juve but at the moment he look’s like a very expensive mistake.
I would say these are the only players that can be trusted over a season in the Arsenal defense
Bellerin
Chambers (as a squad option)
Sokratis (as a squad option)
Hopefully, the rest are slowly shown the back door
Bellerin – technically an unknown quantity at the moment after his ACL.
Chambers – out with an ACL and probably won’t be back for a year give or take.
Sok – as he’ll be 32 in the summer and we have Saliba coming in and certainly seem to be looking at the CB position will most likely be sold.
Rambo – you are either just a miserable cunt, on a wind up or a fucking idiot.
Rambo
I would say stick to your coloring books
Zach
Make sure he’s got the instructions otherwise you’ll end up with Arsenal playing in white shirts and red shorts!
“Rambo – you are either just a miserable cunt, on a wind up or a fucking idiot.”
And you?
Out of all the options we currently have, I named three which maybe could be kept on for further seasons. And you’ve spent 5 minutes detailing how even they might not be worth that .
Thanks for reinforcing my point, you genius.
Rambo
I’m making the point that the squad is going to go through a make over – you’re high lighting players who’s futures are completely up in the air.
You’re not an idiot you’re a fucking retard.
I’m still confused as to why anyone thinks the Mari signing is bad biz.
if he adapts well to the uk, we’ve got a solid player, proven winner, natural captain, for 10m. if he doesn’t adapt, we save ourselves 5 – 2.5m by not signing him permanently. Where’s the fucking problem. He captained a team that fought liverpool (in the club world cup final) better than 90% of epl teams. where’s the fucking problem. so many shellshocked ‘fans’ need help recognizing the sun in the fucking sky.
Zach
We’ve also go to improve the squad with limited funds to get us back into the CL so we can then start a properly financed rebuild.
Too many think real life and Football Manager are the same thing.
What points are being made? That we’ve been pretty shite at loans previously?
Well fuck me I guess that’s due to continue for all time then.
How many of those loans had Edu and Arteta’s input?
Marc
absolutely, so much chatter on here is really directed at football manager automations. The thing is, the squad is not that bent out of shape. we do need reinforcements, but we don’t need 7 star players. we need a commander in the midfield and to figure out what to do with/how to replace ozil. It’s really not far off CL esp whe you see sheffield and leicester where they’re at. i think we might be in for a proper rollercoaster ride starting sunday. fingers crossed. stranger things have happened then us making CL from our current position… in 2015
Marc,
You have as much ability to make a point or understand the one that’s made as little Zachary. If I were you, I’d avoid making any and just stick to the insults.
Anyway, you two geniuses have inspired my inner artist and I’m off to scribble a colorful painting of two dunces comparing the size of their Dunce hats.
CC
I could make a list of piss poor signing by Fergie – does that mean he was a bad manager who never made a good one?
Once again the comments section falls into having too many who either have an agenda against certain individuals at the club or are more invested in being right than seeing Arsenal do well.
Rambo
OK – you are a cunt.
Rambo
Whatever suits you. I for one think its probably the best use of your time
Daisies butterflies and dunces
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Marc
I mean I’d get the posturing about players if they were more than what they are, but both are speculative players we can walk away from in 6 months time.
If you’re flapping your gums over that scenario I’m honestly puzzled. Absolutely heroic talk of Cedric not being elite, uhm cheers? He’s a backup RB.. next?
These days more than ever , a central midfielder needs to be able to take the ball with his back to goal whilst under pressure, knowing that a slight miss control will result in giving the opposition an opportunity to score.. This requires technique , confidence, composure and awareness. At this present time I dont think any of our midfielders are competent enough to play the role with confidence…..until we find that player ,the team will continue to struggle when we play out from the back. It’s all about taking the ball on the half turn, a drop of the… Read more »
If I am starving, I’d prefer to have a ketchup packet to suck on rather than continue with nothing.
Soares is that ketchup packet.
Just a random thought on the effect a coach can have upon a player. Emery apparently had a plan on how to improve every player in the squad. For the most part, he failed. The one player I think he succeeded with was Iwobi, who went from really bad headless chicken under Wenger, to just headless chicken, but one worth £35 MILLION. When you all feel angry towards Emery for all his failings, just remember that he pulled off the biggest heist in Britain since the Great Train Robbery in 1963. If Arteta can pull off the same trick with… Read more »
CC His contract is up in the summer so he’s going to come in motivated to ideally earn a contract at Arsenal or at least get enough interest elsewhere to get a good deal. This should at minimum give Bellerin some competition for the starting RB berth and as others have mentioned Liverpool seem to have done OK bringing in players from Southampton. I don’t get what the issue is – if he’s shit AMN goes back to being back up RB and we walk away in the summer. Rambo’s moaning about signing a crock at LB and then moans… Read more »
Luteo –
This scene immediately popped into my head:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOYKTjXY1EQ
Un –
Snap!
Yeah but what happened to the Russian guy they were chasing – he was never found!
Marc It’s a team game mate, and if he comes in and fits like a glove a lot on here will have egg on their face for it. Pure snobbish drivel that we can’t bolster the squad with a few players from ‘lesser’ sides. I love a sexy signing, and a clear panty wetter, but I’m more interested in us bringing guys in that do the business how the manager wants them too. Arteta has spoken about what both offer him, so that’s where we are with it and the rest remains to be seen. We’ve got an 18 year… Read more »
*portugal FB that can play both sides I should say.
Also LOL Ighalo to Man United. Where’s Michu when you need him?
United are a good comic relief I’d give them that but better Ighalo than Josh King i guess…Two power houses of English football being properly run for years now
Un
I don’t remember him ever coming back and I’ve seen the Soprano’s about half a dozen times but not consecutively for years. It was a great episode that seemed to leave a huge open ended question.
CC
I’m guessing we’re both more interested in judging the two new guy’s on what they do rather than their fee’s or history.
Joleon lescott is approving the Mari signing. Let’s see how it plays out. Also Ornstein saying Mativeynko was a target but wasn’t realistic with 30 mil euros valuation. Arsenal like him as a left sided CB and can cover left back too.
Also Man United are a mess. Ighalo is not a bad option for a last minute deal. Josh king would have been a smarter signing. It’s just funny that they had 30 days and are scrambling at the last day. Remind you of anyone?
ManU need to make one signing above any other – replace OGS.
Actually they’d probably be better off replacing Woodward although I’m very happy that they both seem to be continuing for now.
Don
Brutal.
“ManU need to make one signing above any other – replace OGS.“ Shhhhh….in Ole we trust. But yea, agree on us. Pablo Mari has an encouraging last 6-8 months and if he comes here and delivers you won’t hear many grumbling about his City stint. Romford was griping about his pace which is fair chat, and the sort of valid criticism I can get with. Personally I’m more intrigued to see what our wider transfer net being cast is going to turn up for us. Irrespective of how he settles I’m in favour of this kind of speculative transfer and… Read more »
Feel quite ambivalent about Soares signing but he does seem to have the right attitude which is encouraging
Almost more interesting is what AMN can achieve now
AMN is a brainless, erratic, poor player not good enough for Arsenal. He is a Championship level player and has no defensive awareness or positioning. He plays with that glazed eyed, dim witted expression; like a Labrador that’s seen a bee and been given a Sudoko puzzle. It’s only because he is English that people are still giving him a chance. You know in every match he has it in him to have a brain fart and do something that costs us the game. Get rid. Sorry this isn’t a charity. Too many lucky modern day players like AMN stealing… Read more »
Love the Sopranos, that show and The Wire were two classics that will probably never be matched.
The Russian never reappears in the story, but Chase came out in an interview and revealed he was found by some boy scouts who helped him recover, he had no memory of what occurred so word never got back to Slava that Tony’s guys tried to kill him. Slava sends an injured Valery back home to their country and that’s that.
You can tell Chase made this up on the spot because he got so sick of being asked this question.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9nCQM0T6to
Joke Friday Three women die and go to heaven. When they get there, St. Peter says: “We only have one rule here in heaven: don’t step on the ducks!” So they enter heaven, and there are ducks all over the place. It is almost impossible not to step on a duck, and although they try their best to avoid them, the first woman accidentally steps on one. Along comes St. Peter with the ugliest man she ever saw. St. Peter chains them together and says: “Your punishment for stepping on a duck is to spend eternity chained to this man!”… Read more »
“Guvnor January 31, 2020 22:58:45
AMN is a brainless…”
That’s brutal! BTW, what’s your take on Calum Chambers?
While five Arsenal sake I hope AMN could play half decent in MF and we have a utility player or can sell to fund better buys. But AMN does have a rather unique expression and style of play that frankly wouldn’t appeal. Too, well, passive and aimless to put it mildly. Hope Arteta could inject some ‘energy’ and purpose into his game.
Looking forward to seeing this new instilled controlled aggression and fortitude against Burnley. Just hope Sok leaves out the wrestling antics and Xhaka only kicking Burnley players in the Burnley half. “‘We cannot be bullied’: Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal will not shy away from battling Burnley brutes after getting his players to charge into tackle bags in training in preparation for clash Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to show a new resilient streak against Burnley Arteta got his players to barge into tackling bags during a session this week The Spaniard says his side will face a difficult afternoon if they… Read more »
For fans of the wire and sopranos, the latest HBO show to match that: Season 1 of True Detective, if you haven’t seen it, you can’t possibly know what you’re missing. my friend and i used to joke when someone would ask one of us if we’d seen a show/film “Is McConaughey in it” and when they’d reply no, we’d immediately say “NO!”
also, super bowl should be one for the ages, Let’s Go NINERS!
Great to see defensive cover coming in, something Unai Emery failed to see he needed or thought he could do without. Seems the manager is dotting all the i’s and crossing the t’s. Play on!
Crash helmets should be compulsory to be worn for the Burnley game for protection.
Seriously though, both our new signings look exactly the same, I don’t know who’s who.
Or have we just payed 2 transfer fees for the same lad?
Feel quite ambivalent about Soares signing but he does seem to have the right attitude which is encouraging“
Everyone has the right attitude when they just sign.
It’s like passing your job interview and putting on a good face for the first month.
Arsenal are still treading water. They’ll continue to do so until talented players walk through the door. Not players that add to the collective mediocrity.
The bargaining is akin to when Chambers, and Holding signings. Deep down you know they were useless, but you still try to convince yourself otherwise.
Don’t get the outrage honestly. We have first choice fullbacks already so weren’t looking for that. We lack someone reliable that can cover for both those positions and now we have that, if it doesn’t work out for some reason he’s off. He’s also on 65k a week unlike the 110k that Kolasinac pulls who can only play one position. Mari gives us the heigh and physicality at the back that we’re lacking, it’s very possible that he’s not starter material but seeing as Mavropanos just gave away a penalty in his debut in bundesliga 2 yesterday and Mustafi is… Read more »
Un
“Wow le grove has died in 2020”
Undefeated in 2020..
Is it a coincidence.
TMG
I meant his attitude at Southampton not just now he has signed
Guvnor – know what you mean about the dead eyes of AMN and he looks like he would not bond with anyone. Still in Arteta I trust . Let him try him back in midfield and let’s see what we get.
Arteta is in fact raising the potential resale value of all the deadbeats by making them look less bad than they were under Emery. Hopefully in the summer we should get the benefit of that in our raising of funds.
Completely agree Freddie. People moaning about the signings are already wearing a negative filter. I’m sure if there was a CB who we saw as a long term partner for Saliba we would have gone big to get him. In January this was fairly unlikely and we have hopefully bolstered the squad without spending much. It may be that neither loaned achieves much but you can be fairly sure that those who are moaning about Mari and Soares, would have moaned about a lack of transfer activity. Alright Tony, feel the France v England game could be a great watch.… Read more »
Really harsh comments on AMN’s personality and character. ‘ Dead eyes of AMN, looking like he wouldn’t bond with anyone’. Criticise his footballing ability but these narrative driven comments are opinionated nonsense.
All those people getting dewy eyed over AMN having to play ‘out of position’. Get over it! He is paid a lot of money to play for a TEAM. If he is required to play in a position he feels does not suit his style – so be it! That’s life in most employment situations! If he doesn’t like it move on, put in a transfer request. The truth is that he will never be an elite level player and must either accept that he will be a squad player for Arsenal, filling in as required or seek employment elsewhere.… Read more »
Guvnor, pl pl come up with your assessment of Chambers.
Aussie Gooner, why are we even commenting about AMN? isn’t it very Arsenal cannot replace him with someone superior? If you agree on this, can we all call- off cribbing about someone who actually hasn’t gone on-record and cribbed abt playing OOP.
Very = because.
Typo.
Any spare ticket for burnley tomorrow? I am. In Manchester
“he was thrown in the deep end by a shite coach in failing team and out of position.”
Stop blaming Wenger for everything Don. You know, the guy who actually started playing AMN as a fullback.
Un na
Just out of curiousity, where is his AMN’s best position that the last 3 or 4 shitty managers he’s had have chosen to play him as RB?
‘Sorry this isn’t a charity. Too many lucky modern day players like AMN stealing a living.
Sell him in the summer and use the pittance in exchange to invest in new corner flags.’
You calling a kid living his dream a charity case is funny as fuck when you probably struggle to pay your rent in Bexley.
I thought fans would be at least pleased (not saying you should be excited) to have a player that can provide cover at 3/4 positions. AMN is not starter for us, he’s just an adequate member of the squad. He’s not holding us back in anyway.
What happened to le-grove?
The AMN debate is honestly boring now. He is the third choice Deep midfielder so I don’t get the outrage. I think he will do better at CM than fullback. Arteta too thinks he is a midfielder. So he will get his chance and we will see if he is capable of better.
OT who do you think had the best business in January out of PL clubs?
Chika
Didn’t Wenger do the same?
40% chance of rain tomorrow. 5 degrees( will feel like 3). Typical winters day in Burnley.
Just know it’s going to be a toughie.
Baton up the hatches.
Cedrick Soares has been in Southampton for 4.5 years and we’ve played them lots of times in that period. I’ve been asking myself why he’s never been on that list of players I want at Arsenal. Then it dawned on me that he’s never been outstanding. He’s just hasn’t stood out of the Southampton team. I’m not surprised they are letting him go. He has not been exceptional there so why are we paying 5 million for him when we could have had him for free in 6 months [if we really want him? That’s said, Hector Bellerin has needed… Read more »
People keep harping in that dead rubber game at old Trafford in 17/18 where AMN did well against Pogba. United were comfortable in 2nd and the league was already won, also players were trying to save themselves for the World Cup.
That was the same game that Mavros was crowned the baby Maldini by many le-grovers. AMN’s midfield ability isn’t up to par for a club of Arsenal’s stature. He’s become an additional body in a horrible midfield, not good for him.
Dissenter
Most outlets report a 1-3m with clauses fee
Pretty reasonable imo to get a good look at him for 5 months to see if he’s worth offering a long term contract.
AMN is far from a favourite of mine but he’s a homegrown utility player on low wages, we have far bigger problems in the squad than him, that’s not an immediate concern.
Dissenter
5 mil is a falsehood, Ornstein coined the figure and walked it back after a level of confusion. Also, big lol that Cedric has never been outstanding vs us therefore he’s not a player you’d want. Keep peddling lad, he’s fullback cover, league proven, and a Portuguese international. The faux outrage is unreal
Un
Didn’t Ian Wright not turn pro till he was 23?
Dissenter
Did you see the breakdown of the supposed £5 million fee according to talk shite the other day?
It was clearly ridiculous and made up to wind up Gooner’s.
Dissenter
You are right.
Another end of season friendly that so many fans took seriously.
So having got the transfer ban overturned Chelsea went out and signed precisely no players.
Can we please stop the myth that Abramovich is still throwing money at them?
Arsenal have recruited two specialist defenders on a loan basis. The worst scenario is that they are cover in an emergency for Bellerin and our Centre Backs. Maitland-Niles is also a utility player. Realistically he is 3rd string for right and left back positions and also cover behind Pepe and Nelson in right wing position. He could also conceivably act as cover in most positions in midfield. So Arsenal have covered squad weaknesses rather than spend valuable funds investing in high risk or second rate players. Having said that I am not a great fan in loans. Arsenal does not… Read more »
Marc
It does seem that Chelsea are reverting to normal financial rules which is great for all of us. I had hoped Man City would be too and at times you can see signs of that. But then only last week the reports are that City have blown us and Barca out of the water by offering a huge sum for the Brazilian youngster Yan Couto.
So even in South America we are not goin* to get it all our own way
I got my £5 million Soares loan fee including wages from the Ornstein tweet
Northbanker
It’s not just FFP that caused them to reign in the spending the real reason behind it is Abramovich basically being kicked out of the UK.
Chelsea will now have to operate in the real world, it’ll be interesting as to how long Fat Frank survives.
Dissenter
I really don’t know why people put any trust in Ornstein, he’s just as full of shit as all the other journo’s.
Marc
Abramovich ain’t stupid.
Why spend another penny in a country that won’t give you residence status after you’ve spent in excess of 1 billion there. What was done to the guy was [cough[ utterly shameful. I still can’t believe a welcoming society such as yours did that to a guy who’s invested heavily.
I prefer the other Portuguese RB, Ricardo Pereira.
I assume that Chelsea stadium deal is dead in the water
Pun is indeed intended since it was meant to be at Battersea power station, right in the Thames.
AMN was extremely suspect last season but he has been a totally adequate squad player as backup RB this season
He’s not world class but he’s done a job quietly and without much fuss for months quite consistently now.
Ornstein:
“Arsenal not paying £5m, total package worth £5m to Southampton via loan fee, salary coverage & possibly other savings (don’t know if this is the case with Soares but not uncommon for bonuses to be due towards end of contract)”
I’m far from convinced that AMN has the intelligence to play in a central role and I don’t think he has the required end product or explosiveness to be a winger so not sure what this means for him apart from being 3rd choice RB
But look if he plays well in a central role I’ll be happy.
AMN suffers as a result of that blank expression he always has I remember the first time I ever played rugby for the school team my dad shouted at me when I was tired for standing with my hands on my hips. He said if you’re tired put your hands on your knees and look actually tired otherwise you just look a bit disinterested lol. Whether or not he was right that stuck with me. AMN might be quietly panicking, he might be thinking in depth about how much he wants to win, he might be thinking about Brexit or… Read more »
Ozil also suffers from blank gorm face syndrome but he’s smart enough that when his reputation dips below a certain point after he gets dropped and accused of laziness etc he starts to pull some angry expressions to pretend to look bothered about what’s happening around him lol
It might be fake but it looks better than the gorm expression when the team is struggling and you’re playing badly
How the fuck are the fuck are the club in financial restraints .
Saying that … two shrewd purchases in the reduced to clear section.
Dissenter
“What was done to the guy was [cough[ utterly shameful.”
You really think that? Ever herd the expression “if you lay down with dogs you get fleas”?
And yes he pulled the stadium development as soon as his residence status was withdrawn.
RSPC
Are you serious?
Graham 62
They won’t like it up them
Marc
Yeah…
This ain’t the dream we were sold.
Bad budgeting and thieving
For someone who has invested so much, he would be welcomed with open arms in Canada.
Maybe the plan is to move amn to a cm position
Leno
Bel. Saliba pablo cl
Torr amn
Ozil
Pepe laca pea
Line up in March
Mane to miss 3 games, 1 of those will be the 1st loss for livertool
You heard it here 1st!
Chelsea should have scored 5 to 6 goals.They are much fresher than Leichester.
Sid
Is that the same as us getting our first PL win of 2020 tomorrow “heard it here first”?
RSPC
Having a huge wage bill whilst losing CL income of £60 – £70 million a season might have something to do with it.
Why have you got Saliba in a line up for March?
Er
Abramovic has definitely stopped spending big. Jose said it when he returned the 2nd time. We cannot do as we did before now we must sell to buy. So people using money as an excuse as to why chelsea are STILL doing better than us are looking for excuses. Instead of that we as arsenal fans should look at the truth which is, wengers last 5 years into emery onto freddie have been littered with bad signing after bad signing. Money has been wasted. So why should kronke give more money? None of us would if it were our own… Read more »
GonsterousFebruary 1, 2020 06:27:18
Seriously though, both our new signings look exactly the same, I don’t know who’s who.
Or have we just payed 2 transfer fees for the same lad?
>>>>>>
Lol! I thought that too, and they both also look like Ceballos as well which makes it even weirder; 3 loan signings that sll look the same with the same hair, face & beards.