Good evening my darlings, it’s a pleasure to be talking with you.
Mikel Arteta dropped his first press conference of the new season.
Weird right? Like, wtf is going on here? It feels like the Champions League final was only last week. Now we’re back in the mixer for the Community Shield.
Still, I can’t say I’m sad about it. BRING ON THE FOOTBALL.
The manager had a lot of interesting things to say. It looks like Matteo G is in out of the cold, which was a bit of a surprise.
‘Everybody starts from zero in football. What you did two weeks ago doesn’t matter. Everyone will have the same opportunities.’
‘Yes. (on chatting the player). He deserves to be treated exactly the same as the others.’
I’m not sure how much of this is just a rehash of what he’s been saying for months, or whether something has changed. We know Matteo has the potential to be an outrageously talented starter, he just needs to behave and apply himself.
The manager was pretty open about the Gabriel deal. It hasn’t been inked yet. He’s hoping to make it happen.
‘Regarding Gabriel we cannot announce the deal yet, it’s not finalised,’
‘You all know he’s a player we like.’
‘Everything is okay when both parties sign’
‘Sometimes that in the last stages isn’t easy but we are pretty positive we can do it.’
Arsenal fans are getting a little angry about this one. I understand the frustration, but at least we know we’re in for him. Let’s hope we can get the deal over the line. It’s the same thing with Dani Ceballos. I think we’ve all forgotten that he’s not available for the weekend as things stand. He’d be a huge loss to a fairly immobile midfield that has had no bolstering so far this summer.
Mikel was also pretty animated when it came to his two keepers.
‘I’d love to have two keepers of the quality of Bernd and Emi. They both know you fight for your place. I don’t want them to keep them both happy, I want the one that is not playing to be upset and fight for his place. I see goalkeepers like full-backs, hopefully they can make themselves and the team better.’
‘Bernd is fit. He was almost fit for the FA Cup final. He’s trained throughout the summer and he’s in perfect condition.’
My Youtube fave, Statman Dave, had the above piece about how Mikel could setup this season. Check out the stats on Emi Martinez. His keeping xG and passing has been better than Leno. It’ll be VERY interesting who we go with as #1. I can’t see past Emi, he was fucking majestic last season.
There was also a bit of chat about the transfer window.
‘Let’s see how we look at the end of the transfer window. It just started, everything looks slow at the moment, not many teams moving aggressively so a lot of things are going to happen from now to October 6. It doesn’t matter the squad we have, we will challenge for the top 100%.’
Firstly, I love that Arteta is unequivocal on challenging for the top 4 this season. Secondly, I think he’s bang on about the transfer market. There are some teams going balls out like Chelsea, but nearly everyone else is very quiet. Even United. It’ll be a slow one, I just hope we pull through with some smart buys. Lots of talk that the interest in Aouar is real and that we’re keen to do a deal. Though I love Ferrari’s, but I’m no threat in a showroom.
Finally, we all LOVE Saliba with his elite hair trim and clever defending against MK. The manager is in on him.
‘He’s been training really hard. He stayed here in London to do a better preparation and you can tell he looks ready. There are a lot of things that are new for him and he will need to adapt but certainly, he has the right qualities for this football club and the right attitude to keep improving and showing the player he can be for our future.’
I know he’s young, I know it’ll take a while for him to settle, but that will not stop me being INCREDIBLY excited about him joining Arsenal. Gabriel and Saliba is the future. It’s great that at the very least, we’ve addressed our defence moving forward. Now we need to sort that midfield.
There’s some good news brewing on the viewing front.
According to the Times, ‘top-level’ talks are taking place between the Premier League and the British government about fans being able to view games while they continue to be played behind closed doors or with restricted access.
Sky and BT Sport are also reportedly preparing to expand their coverage in case they are asked to do so, but the government will not push for any games to be available free-to-air (FTA) as it did previously.
Get in. The Premier League clearly read my post the other day hyping the potential of the virtual season ticket. Once this door is opened, there’s no going back. It’s about time the TV deals started to work harder for the fans.
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Rich,
Don’t like to get into questions of ethnic or national origin, but are you by any chance Magalandian or Trumpistani?
Rich,
‘discriminatory.
The definition of racism or sexism is a belief that one race or gender is inferior to another.
Therefor excluding a race or gender from applying for a job discriminatory on two counts.’
Oh, you really are all over the place on this aren’t you.
Pedro Fitness maintenance this summer is going to be key, there’s not been sufficient time for adequate rest and re-programming so I fully expect the whole PL to be a minefield throughout September – which will replace a traditional preseason. Normally it’s fairly straightforward, you ramp up intensity, duration, and maximal output over a set period (6 weeks typically). The maximal output is normally under very precise conditions and tailored to avoid injuries, this year however it wont be because the maximal output will come in full game conditions – that are meaningful – which are impossible to fully control.… Read more »
https://www.arsenal.com/news/coaching-and-backroom-team
A juve and Atletico pick up in there. Anyone know much about them?
Mikel has brought in some additional coaches to support assistant coaches Steve Round and Albert Stuivenberg. Carlos Cuesta, who was previously at Juventus, Andreas Georgson comes in from Brentford and Miguel Molina who was previously with Atletico Madrid has also joined the team.
Good to see! ❤️
The backroom shakeup continues.
Maybe even makes a fuckwit like CG happy with a coach coming in from Brentford.
He’s Swedish and the set piece specialist that was mentioned a while back so guess I’m happy too.
Juve and Atletico is decent clubs to have on your resume so sounds promising overall.
Now we just need Bergkamp back as assistant coach as well.
“Carlos Cuesta, who was previously at Juventus, Andreas Georgson comes in from Brentford and Miguel Molina who was previously with Atletico Madrid has also joined the team.”
Rich
“””””For the record I love Alex Scott, and think she’s the second best pundit in the country.””””
Twaddle.
She talks cliched claptrap.
I would rather Emery back in charge – than listen to her nonsense.
what possible insight can she offer on the mans game?
the best pundit my a country mile.
Roy Keane.
Alex Scott , give me strength!
Rich’ You know it’s okay to walk and chew gum. It doesn’t have to be one or the other. I can condemn black on black violence and still be outraged by police violence against people of color in the states. You’re quick to throw around words like “marxist” but you forget that that violence exists because of the Republican interpretion of the second amendment. You talk about due process, but what we see is a system stacked up against justice against bad policing. Too many bad cops are protected by other cops. Police unions consist os the craziest Neo-nazi type… Read more »
Be very surprised to see an impressive tempo sustained by anyone early doors.
Emphasis on surprise and anyone
I would rather Emery back in charge – than listen to her nonsense.what possible insight can she offer on the mans game?the best pundit my a country mile.
Roy Keane.
To be expected
Fred
“”””The backroom shakeup continues.
Maybe even makes a fuckwit like CG happy with a coach coming in from Brentford.”””””
Arteta being savvy.
The more lackeys you get in – the harder it is for you to get the sack.
Arteta clearly a quick learner.
The more lackeys you get in – the harder it is for you to get the sack.Arteta clearly a quick learner.
Probably learned it from Wenger eh.
marko
“””Probably learned it from Wenger eh.?””””
Undoubtedly.
you dont last 20 years at The Arsenal if YOU DON’T KNOW THE GAME.
Mikel learning fast.
I think he wants a crack at our Wengers 20!
CG
You’re making me look bad 😁
Are you trying to be thick and disagreeable?
You clearly don’t get the point I was but that’s okay. Back to your werther’s original and outdated balderdash
‘Mikel has brought in some additional coaches to support assistant coaches Steve Round and Albert Stuivenberg. Carlos Cuesta, who was previously at Juventus, Andreas Georgson comes in from Brentford and Miguel Molina who was previously with Atletico Madrid has also joined the team.’
All 3 new assistant coaches look young.
Just need to add a Bergkamp or a Santi
Rich, Come on, confess. This is a wind up. Exhibit 1 The right to peaceful protest does not extend to criminal damage, assault, harassment or anarchy. Errmm. Yes. The vast majority of BLM activists believe this, but if you want to define the movement by a tiny minority if hsngers-on and opportunists, then you need to look at your own motivation for this. Exhibit 2 The whole point of the law is that it’s applied evenly to everyone. Well, forgive me if I’m missing the HUGE point, this is exactly the point if BLM. The judicial process from start to… Read more »
Sorry CG, Roy Keane angry with everything except his own tedious punditry is an exercise in futility. Give me Alex Scott over that act any day.
Dis
“”” CG,You’re making me look bad 😁
Are you trying to be thick and disagreeable?””””
Applogies.
I will hold fire until the game tomorrow.
But she does talk absolute nonsense.
That is the Truth . Hardly Amy Lawrence insight levels.
Sal, CG wanted Sean Dyche as our manager. You can see why he’s down with Roy Keane punditry.
Arsenal ready to cash in on Emiliano Martinez as he seeks number 1 spot. [@TheAthleticUK]
Don’t tell Don but Arsenal have decided to go with the 40 million back up keeper instead.
Imagine this space if Dyche was instilled as Emery’s replacement, carnage springs to mind. Total and absolute.
Have to say i’m seriously on the fence regarding our #1 keeper, didn’t see us selling Emi this summer with Leno’s injury.
I wont be surprised if we sell one keeper.
It’s going to be hard to keep both happy. Emi is too good [and too young] to be a number two and Leno is definitely a starting goalie for 9/10 clubs in Europe.
That’s why you had to love Patrick Vieira even if you weren’t an Arsenal supporter. Was the only man to put it right up to Keane each and every time they faced off, wasn’t even remotely intimidated by him. If anything, deep down I’d be willing to bet good money that Keane was afraid of Vieira. Not even the physical mismatch, Vieira was a dog and lived a tough life so he was never going to back down to the mouthy git. Even Fergie was shit scared of Keano. Look at how spitty Carragher cowered in his presence in the… Read more »
Sal
“Have to say i’m seriously on the fence regarding our #1 keeper, didn’t see us selling Emi this summer with Leno’s injury.”
Leno is fit, fully fit…if you believe Arteta,
Im so glad the rotten RNC is over.
The culture wars that Trump is stoking has lead to many deaths… of innocent people. his lack of response and basically giving up on Covid is criminal.
His resistance to saying Black Lives Matter is telling….
Living in the US right now is something like you would see in a movie… its just unbelievable
I hope he loses by a landslide… he and his cronies can go crawl under that rock again
Sal Leno apparently could have played in the FA Cup final he’s not injured
Dissenter,
Was always under impression Leno’s injury worse than actually turned out, fact he’s now fit and as Marko just stated was available for the finale puts that to bed.
Guess that brings up the question who we now rate more given Emi’s outrageous form to see out season.
Aouar has the covid soooo the potential wait isn’t over
Marko
“Aouar has the covid soooo the potential wait isn’t over”:
We can use that to bid his price down
Sal I dunno if you will necessarily get it as a reference but I always got Nick Foles Carson Wentz vibes from Emi and Leno.
Wouldn’t touch Aouar, can’t have mentally weak players here. If he’s gotten Covid then no chance he can handle the PL.
Right CG?
(As per Rich earlier.)
The Dopes should have offered Chelsea Leno before they spent all their money.( weeks ago)
Now , the club needing the money and not needing x 2 top goalkeepers are snookered.
Watch Martinez be the next one , the club gift away.
Instead of adding new coaches , the club should be adding hard nosed and proven executives( Leicester City quality)
Vinny! Edu! what chance you got?
Rich
Don’t take this at all personally but fuck off, most of us (US based) come on here to escape the MAGA manifesto.
Would love to hear your take on Leno vs Emi from that mid century compound in Leningrad if you can be at all bothered to stay on brand.
Marko
Not really an NFL man but reference taken on board, copy that.
I hope that we start with Martinez even when Leno’s back.
Martinez for me has the greater all-round skillset. He also exudes those important intangibles for top goalkeepers that extend to the backline and those around him with his penalty area presence and the calmness he instills in the centre backs particularly.
Leno may be the better shot-stopper but I’d have Martinez of season end over him every time given the choice.
Awful decision by Arteta..Emis the better keeper all round
I hope so Sal because it’s pretty much a carbon copy of the eagles situation. Don’t get me wrong I like Emi he’s very likable and he’s clearly a very good keeper but he’s been here 10 years and a back up for a reason. You don’t drop the clearly better keeper at the first sign of injury and his replacement doing well. Shame that he doesn’t stay but I absolutely get him wanting to leave and hopefully we can get a decent price for him
Emi should have a go at No.1 next season no ifs and buts. His loyalty , commitment and hard work to work his way for that jersey has beeb absolutely outstanding.
And if Arteta doesn’t deem him good enough for the no1 spot and makes him expendable then 30-35 mil is where the bidding should start.
Marko
” You don’t drop the clearly better keeper at the first sign of injury and his replacement doing well.”
Clearly the better keeper who makes clearly the more errors leading to goals and is clearly not as good as dominating the box as his inferior replacement.
Emi Is definitely not better than Leno. Not over a 10 game sample anyways. Most of y’all would have outsted nuer as the German no 1 over ter stegren.
Rodrigo would be a brilliant signing for Leeds… Looking toward to seeing how they fare in the too flight really.
Going to put a tenner on Valencia getting relegated next season by the way
Rich stop digging that hole. ‘BLM aims are Marxist’ I’m assuming that engaging in the EKECTORAL PROCESS and vigorously trying to increase VOTERS IN GENERATION Z are seen as incontrovertible evidence if….Marxism??? So you are saying Marxist embrace the democratic process of an electoral mandate? Hmmm doesn’t sound like Marxusn to me. Maybe you should read up on Marxusm rather than be spoon-fed lies by whatever alt-right conspiracy theorist you’re watching. You then state ‘Look at what’s happening in NYC, LA, Seattle, Wisconsin, Portland And tell me with a straight face these are largely peaceful protests.’ I am looking snd… Read more »
Interesting example of the equality in the way two key figures in the troubles are being treated; “Jacob Blake, the black man shot seven times in the back by police in the US state of Wisconsin, has been handcuffed to his hospital bed, his family says. Mr Blake was paralysed by the shooting and it is not clear if he will recover. Police in Kenosha told the BBC that Mr Blake was in custody for previous warrants and the handcuffs were policy.” Meanwhile; “Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, had been due to appear before a court in Lake County, Illinois, for a… Read more »
I was hoping Emi and Leno could fight it out this season and we retained the better keeper for 2021/22
I must be honest, I was worried when Leno was injured, but Emi’s towering presence and his domination of the box was something I havent seen for a long time with Arsenal.
It would be a shame to loss Emi, but if his fee helps secures Partey and Auoar, then needs must.
Clearly the better keeper who makes clearly the more errors leading to goals
I mean let’s be honest here if Emi was ever able to hold down a starting spot anywhere we could then compare their errors stat but unfortunately we can’t
Big Dave
In a nutshell.
Arteta has said no guarantees to his players and AMN and Emi have sought an exit that we’re willing to sanction because we know what’s required to build a squad.
No qualms at all with it, for me Emi always plugged the gap excellently but left me wondering what was to come when we started being more expansive and he wasn’t subject to 5 defenders clogging his box for him to dominate aerially.
I’m with Big D, was hoping for serious competition to see who takes the #1. Not really an ideal summer to sell w/devaluation hitting most sides barring the cash rich.
Ideally for me we start with Emi and see where it leads, he was that strong taking over for Leno. One has to assume Arteta has put Leno back in as number 1 and Emi wants out.
Love Emi, but maybe they thought the form was fleeting? Like Manninger in 1998.
Exactly Pedro. Too small a sample to judge a goal keeper on. Romero performed better than de gea in the cups guess he’s better.
Pedro
Most likely, he’s been here 10 years and never cracked it. Can dress that up as perseverance etc but it’s also questionable long term quality.
I think his more than admirable stint that ended in an FA cup is a fitting tribute to his service at the club tbh.
Sentimentality needs shelved for this summer in particular to give Arteta the best chance to move the needle as he intends.
First Messi and now Suarez it looks like will leave Barcelona for free this summer too with Juventus being lined up.
Spent a combined 400 million on Coutinho, Dembele and Griezmann and are now likely to lose Messi and Luis Suarez for nothing.
People talking about Suarez as if he was miles over the hill, he put up 21 goals and 10 assists in 35 La Liga and CL apps and that’s without being a penalty taker. He may not be the world’s best 9 anymore but he’s still easily a top ten CF.
Maybe not the best analogy, De Gea has been shite for over two years now.
Wow Manninger haven’t heard that name in a while, saw him play for Juve in 2008 when Buffon was out injured.
I finally get to a Juve match and Buffon’s not fit, but Del Piero found net. What a boss he was.
He’s still a top 5 goal keeper in the pl and to say he’s been shit? OK.
I personally don’t rate Leno. If the coaches don’t believe Emi is good enough to dislodge Leno then he’ll be sold for a lot more than he would have 6 months ago. It’s a shame because he’s played really well and he’s home grown.
Cunty Git only spouts negative nonsense
Sid is a racist, sexist
https://youtu.be/X-jVAHAuiS4
andy1886
That is a shame…
but then again, this is America… always has been this way.
white collar crimes vs blue collar another hot button that never gets addressed
The true movement behind BLM isn’t about race, it’s about police reform. Race is simply the one factor that stands out because it resonates with everyone. The basis of what needs to be changed has nothing to with race. It’s about how police are trained, how they are dispatched, and how they are brought to consequence when their actions don’t line up with what the situation requires. For example, the LAPD union contract states that one of their police officers cannot be charged until one year passes after the conclusion of an internal investigation. Georgia recently passed laws protecting officers… Read more »
Most likely, he’s been here 10 years and never cracked it. Can dress that up as perseverance etc but it’s also questionable long term quality.
True. I also don’t buy into the whole late bloomer thing as well especially for a keeper.
Marko
Can you imagine certain posters on here’s response if we sold Leno and Martinez had a meltdown half a dozen games into the season?
Look if people want to have a conversation about upgrading on Leno then fair enough we can do that there’s Onana and Maignan possibly Lafont we can think about but a Martinez and Leno conversation I don’t think so
It’s hard to say who the correct choice is between the keepers. Based off history and reputation it’s obviously Leno. But I have to admit I personally felt more tranquil watching Emi in goal the last few matches, more so that at any point I watched Leno the last couple years. You also have to factor in the defense tightening up under Arteta, I think there was a GK coach that was brought it, that may have had something to do with Emi’s improvement. But there’s nothing to say that the same improvement couldn’t have happened with Leno also. As… Read more »
There is a lot of transfer rumours most of which are utter tripe. The Mail claims
that Martinez is for sale. There is absolutely no evidence that this story is true.
If you read the press at moment every player in our squad is for sale and that is
pure bunkum. Arsenal need two quality goalkeepers this season.
Emirates
“If you read the press at moment every player in our squad is for sale and that is
pure bunkum.”
Unfortunately you’re right on that one – the one player who isn’t up for sale is Xhaka.
It actually makes me cry sometimes.
Marc
“Marko..Can you imagine certain posters on here’s response if we sold Leno and Martinez had a meltdown half a dozen games into the season?”
Do you mean like flapping at a simple cross and missing it completely when we are one nil up against chelsea….imagine that.
ES
Your right there is no evidence to suggest he is for sale but there agin there is no evidence to suggest he isn’t!
Trying to keep two top keepers happy just doesn’t work and once EM got his toe in the door it’s pretty obvious he won’t take kindly to be known as number two.
Not sure why you are questioning Martinez , Marco. over 10 games he demonstrated near complete control of his box and that he is among the top keepers in the world. There’s no point analysing his back story – it is what it is. He looked solid to me before but rarely got a chance to demonstrate given the lame teams we played in many of the cup games.
His handling is top top quality and that puts him in the highest strata of keepers, as so few are comfortable with this aspect of the game, including Leno.
Marko
That until there no longer
First class and second class citizens of any nation
Pierre
You don’t have to look for something negative in every comment – only those ones about Xhaka.
Until the magic day happens where someone can comment he’s been sold and then a Xhaka comment will be positive.
Sid
What about Scousers?
Do you mean like flapping at a simple cross and missing it completely when we are one nil up against chelsea….imagine that.
I mean you make over 460 career appearances mistakes are going to happen. Compare that to Emi’s 130 odd appearances and you see the difference between the two.
terraloon
“””””Trying to keep two top keepers happy just doesn’t work and once EM got his toe in the door it’s pretty obvious he won’t take kindly to be known as number two.””””””
Well said.
Once you start giving out silly and thoughtless contracts to ageing journey men like Willian and Cedric- the likes of Martinez were always going to want the same and a piece of the action.
As for the necessity of having two quality goalkeepers- do Liverpool have?
over 10 games he demonstrated near complete control of his box and that he is among the top keepers in the world.
Over 10 games… impressive
‘His handling is top top quality and that puts him in the highest strata of keepers, as so few are comfortable with this aspect of the game, including Leno.’ Exactly, nearly every top flight GK is a very good shot-stopper, even the weaker keepers. Wouldn’t even rate Leno as great with his feet although his distribution is better than Martinez’s and it’s an aspect of Emilio’s game that he has to improve on. Traits like handling, decision-making, penalty-box presence and communication to the backline are huge and something that all the top GK’s have in common. Leno for me lacks… Read more »
Northbanker
” Not sure why you are questioning Martinez , Marco. over 10 games he demonstrated near complete control of his box and that he is among the top keepers in the world”
It’s the little game that Marko and Charlie are playing called ” let’s agree with every decision that the manager takes”
I’m not sure how they will react if the reports of Martinez leaving are false and he continues as our NO.1 keeper.
WE
I think we looked a lot more comfortable playing out from the back with Martinez in goal compared to Leno.
Until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all, without regard to race
Arteta needs to convince Emi to stay at Arsenal for at least one more year. I think it will be premature at this stage to anoint either Leno or Emi as no 1. We will play close to 60 games next year, ample opportunities for Arteta to decide who he is better.
Karim
“”””””Until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all, without regard to race””””
I have just seen fotos of Mikels new coaching crew.
Another batch of whities on board and not a BAME in sight.
I cant remember when a BAME was last seen on the Arsenal coaching staff.
Maybe next season.
CG
Inshallah
“It’s the little game that Marko and Charlie are playing called ” let’s agree with every decision that the manager takes”“ Sure it is Pierre, meanwhile you’ve a bee in your bonnet claiming all manner of bullshit because Ozil was shafted by the manager finally. Do spare us all the dramatisation you level at others for being rational. We need money to turn the squad over, we’ll need to make sacrifices where we’d otherwise prefer not to for the greater good. AMN isn’t someone you’d want gone first, but needs must, Emi the same, but needs must. I’ve little interest… Read more »
It’s the little game that Marko and Charlie are playing called ” let’s agree with every decision that the manager takes”
If you’re going to respond to everything you don’t agree with like that you’ll need to get better at debating son
Have to say wish Arteta had the same problem with this MF as he does with Emi vs Leno.
Pirlo in for Aouar, the Partey quieting down with murmurings of Douzi given reprive. I can’t take Mik pulling a Wenger ‘like new signing.’
If we play a high line my sense is Leno will be more suitable for us. If we sit deep and play counterattack, Emi will then clearly be the first choice.
sal
Get ready for Xhaka and Elneny the comeback tour.
I hope he loses by a landslide… he and his cronies can go crawl under that rock again
We should be so lucky. However it’s 2020 so i have little hope that will be the case. Would love to be wrong though.
Question is shouldnt “cunt” be something nice that brings life and is to be enjoyed and loved.
Pierre the snide with his snidey remarks towards Marko and CC.
It’s been constant Jamie since I spoke ill of Ozil during the season, the level of embarrassing is top shelf.
Jaime he is extremely upset that we think Ozil is a pile of shite. That’s literally it
Pierre surely you’ve seen the light where Ozil is concerned?
accusing someone of being an manager apologist for being the 4th manager in a row to have problems with Ozil is quite something (5 if you include Germany)
TR7 “If we play a high line my sense is Leno will be more suitable for us. If we sit deep and play counterattack, Emi will then clearly be the first choice.” It will make no difference , the team is not ready. In defence, Mustafi , Luiz , kolasinac or Bellerin have yet to kick a ball in anger. Who will play and how it will pan out is anyone’s guess. Pepe, Lacazette, Torreira…nope. Does Arteta play players v liverpool who have yet to play any football whatsoever and risk injuries, or does he go with the kids .… Read more »
The irony of Pierre calling out anyone supporting the manager beyond reproach is just too much for me. Shameless. Also this new agenda of his saying Arteta is under preparing the team… we literally could have only practiced about 5 more days then currently. And only if Arteta was a complete dickhead and given them only a 2 week break. Of course the starters are not going to be given 90 mins of start time in the first preseason match vs MK Dons after 2 days of practice. They were given an extra week of rest because of winning the… Read more »
Poor lad. Pierre had a raging hard-on for Arteta when Ozil got some minutes early doors.
Ozil quickly back to his usual routine of not giving a shit and Arteta puts him back in the bin where he belongs, shattering Pierre’s image of Arteta.
Bonkers.
Midwest
Arteta is quality and a winner and I’m sure will bring in the right players and address the weaknesses in the squad.
I’m excited for the future.
However , to question a few decisions is not a crime, he is the best thing to happen to Arsenal in the last few years.
I still think he has missed a trick by not having the players ready for the season.
A sluggish start in the league is the last thing we want…we have 2 easy games to start and then it becomes a lot lot tougher.
Pierre-
Ok.. but under-preparedness for the Community Shield isn’t really a thing, it wasn’t a normal summer.. I have no concerns whatsoever the score or the lineup… If we aren’t ready for Fulham then that would be a thing. I don’t think the current midfield is the one he wants to play .. its what he has at the moment. I don’t know anyone who is excited about the Egyptian Messi… Elneny.
It would be stupid decision to sell Martinez. Rather we sell Leno..