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A very quick post from me today because I have just finished up a pitch and I have zero mental strength to give.

Arsenal signed Icelandic keeper, Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson from Dijon. He’s been given the number 13 which would indicate to me he’ll be the number two this season. I can’t say I’ve been thrilled by his numbers. I’m no expert, but conceding two a game with the second-lowest save percentage in the league doesn’t exactly reek of sauce… but, we’re living in a world where Mustafi was our most important defender this year. So we’ll see.

I’ve seen a few people saying that the keeping coach making these reccos is doing what Raul did with players. Big fat NO here. Our keeping coach is an actual expert. His rep is on the line with this signing, so you’d expect if he’s going big on this name, there’s something we don’t know about… or he just likes handsome blonde boys?

He’d better be good. No one likes to see their majestic ex save a penalty on his debut and keep a clean sheet. MISS YOU EMI.

Arsenal head to Leicester in our first cup game of the year. I’m surprised they kept the tournament going this season if I’m honest. Is the schedule not beastly enough? I have no idea how Mikel is going to treat it. Does he do a Jose and gun for it? Or does he treat it like Arsene would… give it to the kids to shine. I think we’d all love it if we went the junior route with a bit of experience. It’d be nice to see Balogun, even if he is going. Patino, Azeez, Saliba, Kido Taylor-Hart, Ozil… plenty of potential that could excite.

The main thing I’d like to come away with is a win, then ZERO injuries. It’d also be nice to see a performance after our clunky 90 against West Ham.

Dave Ornstein reaffirmed our intention to sign both Aouar and Partey. It feels a long way off right now, but these things can rapidly change as you know. He also confirmed what I’ve been telling you for a while, Reiss could be loaned (I was told sold).

A clunky old week. I am tired. Need to beer. See you tomorrow. xxx

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Marko

but in 2020 elite sides don’t have one-dimensional footballers

He’s one dimensional now? You know you might have a point if it wasn’t for occasionally Joe run down a blind alley Willock gets in ahead of him or Reiss fucking Nelson. Actually that comment is ridiculous considering some of the players that get game time under Mikel.

Marko

West Ham getting desperate bidding 33 million for Fofana apparently

R.S.P.C.Arsenal

Said before
Partley ain’t the answer by the time he’s into speed with prem he’s 29.

Pleased we ain’t getting him.

CG

leeds

“””These are the players we should be chasing…””””

Off course we should
Glad some has woken up to this fact

zaha
dunk
rice
bellingham types

players that know the english game and you can build a team around.

not these old crusty mercaneries on absurd wages.

willian
cedric
mari
luiz
PEA at 32,33,34
partey 29 etc?

absolutley bonkers .

Pierre

Brighton could well be the surprise team this season..

Their defence is solid, disciplined and tough,.

Lamptey and Bissoouma are class, if they brought in a top striker they could seriously challenge the top 8.

Their manager is also very underrated, he has the team playing good football whilst remaining solid as a team.

If we a looking for a holding midfielder then Bissouma is the man. .15/20 million will probably get him

Champagne charlie

“ But we’re going in circles with this again it seems moot since Nelson is apparently on the chopping block while Pepe is here next season.” Doesn’t sound like the favouritism you were suggesting does it? “I do agree with the sentiment that he has to do more obviously but I still maintain that the manager has to show a bit of trust his way.” And I’ve said numerous times, that you’re refusing to acknowledge, that Pepe might very well be failing to deliver the full demands of Arteta when deployed. So much so that Willian, Saka, and even Nelson… Read more »

Graham62

Pierre

My local team.

Graham Potter has got them playing an attractive and efficient brand of football. They also have some great talent in their academy.

You are right, both Lamptey and Bissouma are top quality and keep your eye out for Ben White, who was on loan at Leeds last season. Beilsa was desperate to get him.

They will cause problems for a lot of teams this season and, imo, are capable of finishing top half..

Nelson

Arsenal XI Confirmed: Leno; Holding, Luiz, Kolasinac, Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Willock, Saka, Pepe, Nelson, Nketiah

Nelson

Substitutes: Runarsson, Bellerin, Saliba, Ceballos, Xhaka. Willian, Lacazette

Dissenter

Pierre
I agree with your comment regarding Brighton
Their recruitment has been superb. I read the got Tariq Lamptey for less than 3 million. They will end up selling him for big money because he’s destined for a top team.

Sid

Its safe to say Arteta does his EPL squad selection with ze handbrake on.
This is a positive selection.

Champagne charlie

Over to you Pepe, only senior attacking player in the XI.

Has to be making statements in these opportunities.

G8

Why Arteta is not selecting Saliba in the micky mouse cup!?
Why kola still in the team?

Leftfootcurler

Damn,I was expecting Saliba to play.
Other than that,it’s a reasonable lineup.

SP

Ozil not even on the bench. I believe Edu will terminate his contract if he refuses to leave the club before the deadline day. Just pay him off and cut the negative influence out of the club.

Pierre

I’m pleased that there are 5 players who came through the system playing tonight. Pity Martinelli is injured and I would have liked to have seen the French under 21 captain manage to get a game for what is basically the 2nd string side.. Arteta needs to be a little more honest as talking bullshot coild come back to haunt him, as it did Emery, especially if results take a turn for the worse. One .month ago, Arteta made this statement…where is Guendouzi ? “I have been really clear that everybody starts from zero all the time in football. What… Read more »

Karsa

“I have been really clear that everybody starts from zero all the time in football. What you did two weeks ago or two years ago doesn’t really matter. It’s what you are able to contribute to the team now. Everybody is going to have the same opportunities.”

How do you know he’s doing enough in training to be selected?

Or that a transfer isn’t in the offing?

Pierre

Karsa
He’s doing well enough to captain the very good french under 21 side, so his fitness isn’t in doubt.

Pierre

Karsa
Nelso is starting and he is apparently set for a loan period.

Karsa

He’s doing well enough to captain the very good french under 21 side, so his fitness isn’t in doubt.

I didn’t mention his fitness. You can be fit and still train within yourself. The French coach doesn’t see him train.

And what about a possible transfer? We’d look a little silly if he’s involved in a swap deal and gets himself injured.

Every selection doesn’t have to be a conspiracy.

Pierre

The academy players know each others game and have a very good on field relationship..

They have already shown that they are more than capable of getting results with their FA cup and Europa league results in the early rounds last season.

salparadisenyc

Over to Pepe indeed, hope the kid scores a brace putting intense heat on Willian.

Chris

Graham Agreed re Brighton, as you know not far from myself either. I am sure you will remember the days where they had to play home games at Gillingham and weee nearly dumped out of the league at Hereford was it? Robbie Reinholt, there’s a name. How far they have come in around 20 years is incredible. Plus they have a very invested owner in Tony Bloom, he regularly sits in with the away fans. They have been in the PL for two years now, they will be keen to challenge for the top half now, a prolific striker may… Read more »

Karsa

I’m backing Eddie and Pepe to make a big impression tonight.

Luteo Guenreira

Ahh damn feel like that back line will give up at least one bad goal. Not sure if we can afford it, Leicester will be tough, fielding a decent strengthed team.

Pierre

Karsa
Sorry , but Arteta is not telling the truth when he says

“.What you did two weeks ago or two years ago doesn’t really matter.”

Nothing wrong in him coming out and saying that some players have breached the non negotiables and will not play again for the club.

Radio Raheem

Great to see Ozil left out of the squad, we won’t provide him a platform to ‘relaunch’ his career. He should keep the money he has and retire afterwards.

salparadisenyc

Pleased Arteta went youth for most part, would liked to of seen ESR at least on bench.

Radio

I was kind of hoping Ozil was suited up as back up keeper oh well we’ve got our new Ice Man.

Champagne charlie

Pierre nobody is buying the concern about Guendouzi, he’s a conduit for your usual Ozil mutterings.

Neither are involved because they’re not living up to what’s required, or haven’t paid their dues for failing to previously. It’s that simple.

Champagne charlie

Sal

ESR has a shoulder injury or I’d imagine he’d have been involved. Back inside a fortnight I think I read, would’ve liked to have seen him get a game too.

Willock has a lot to deliver tonight, Mo-dric has threatened his first team opportunities big time with some competent early showings.

Daniel Altos

Lazio are closing in on hoedt…so that’s that for mustafi then

Buzzy

Vardy not even on the bench..if Saka, Pepe and Elneny have a good game we can just about do the job here

Radio Raheem

Sal

Nah this is too late for Ozil, he’s suited and ready for bed, the dosser.

Ernest Reed

Im shocked, just shocked that both Geun and Ozil do not even make the bench tonight!

For anyone even remotely entertaining thoughts that these two bozos even deserve a sniff of consideration, well there isn’t a hope that either will see the pitch anytime soon.

Hard done by, both of them, eh Pierre ?

G Star

Any links?

Dissenter

Guen has turned in his transfer request, if you believe the rumor mill
Ozil staye dup late last nigh playing fortnite.

G8

I expect Arteta to play with words infront of the media, that doesn’t make him disshonest..
Wenger did, it, Pep done it, any decent manager does it..
Jose of course does the opposite
I still don’t agree with the way he treated Guendouzi but I don’t expect him to go in public and say it’s over for him at arsenal !

Pierre

Would have been a perfect opportunity for Arteta to offer an olive branch to Guendouzi and give him the chance to show what he can do.

But never mind , obviously he hasn’t been training hard enough to pick up injuries in training like Sokratis, Martinelli , Smith Rowe , Tierney and cedric .

SP

Lol Wenger used to lie almost regularly and some people never had a problem. These r the same people who expect Arteta to speak the truth.

salparadisenyc

Not hard to read between the lines and see its over for both Ozil and Douzi and the club will be better off.

Nelson

“Sorry , but Arteta is not telling the truth when he says….”

I have more problem when Arteta said that Kola played a good game after West Ham game.

Pierre

What harm would it do if Arteta told the truth, everyone knows he’s talking bullshit …..except champagne charlie.

G8

Madison, Gray , kelechi and Ayoze would test our weak defence that’s for sure

Jamie

Here we go. Pepe needs to grab this opportunity to shine. Find Eddie in the box, please.

TheLegendaryDB10

Phew… nearly forgot that we were playing our EFL game vs Leicester tonight.

Mikel has gone with our younger first team players. Not sure how this will pan out.

Come on The Arsenal!!!!

Bojangles

Anyone have a link?

MidwestGun

Hey Ladies… How’s things today? Chance for our Marble Halls kit to go 2-0. Hope Pierre’s fav… gets a goal today.

Nelson

Holding is such a bad player. Just miss judge the ball completely.

Marc

Did Saliba make the bench?

salparadisenyc

Nelson almost on a beauty there.

MidwestGun

Oh man.. close for Reiss. needed a bit more dip on the ball.

Vickingz

Nelson has just played his best ball tonight, I expect him to go asleep all through the remaining 86 minutes

MidwestGun

Yes Saliba is on the bench.

Guns of SF

HI anyone have a stream that is good for the game?

Marko

Absolutely love the stance they’re taking on Ozil

salparadisenyc

Leno positioned well there.

Jamie

Emi with two great saves.

I mean Leno.

Guns of SF

Thanks Luteo very good stream once you get past the pop ups

Buzzy

Emi would saved that too…just in a better fashion :p

Champagne charlie

Cup keeper looks better than Leno

Marko

Has to be said odd both Luiz and Holding started considering one or both is likely to start at Liverpool but I suppose it’s on Monday so they can easily recover

Also Kolasinac continues to be absolute garbage

Vickingz

Do these guy train at all?

Vickingz

guys

salparadisenyc

May have to shut volume, Brendo is beginning to give me the creeps.

Nelson

Pepe can’t shoot with the right foot

Vickingz

Holding can’t play a forward pass, kola can’t neither can elhneny, willock is lost somewhere in there, hmmm

Radio Raheem

Elneny looking assured.

MidwestGun

Yeah hearing Brenda shout every 10 secs isn’t ideal listening conditions.

Ohhh damn.. just needed a tap in..

Nelson

Saka is obviously our best player.

Vickingz

How did we miss that

Luteo Guenreira

You gotta score that, great from Saka there.

salparadisenyc

Great ball from Saka to …. crickets.

Vickingz

Holding running like my grandpa

TheLegendaryDB10

Great cross by Saka in front of goal. Shame we couldn’t get on it.

Useroz

Pepe really has become a worry.

Habesha Gooner

Nelson looks up for it.

Vickingz

How’s this not a pen?

Ernest Reed

“What harm would it do if Arteta told the truth, everyone knows he’s talking bullshit …..except champagne charlie.”

Novel idea there Pierre, imagine if Wenger had done that just one time!

Nelson

Why mot penalty!!!!

MidwestGun

Ohhhh he tripped him from behind, no?

Useroz

The way it’s going Nelson and Willock wouldn’t make it.

Not a pen? Probably it.

Habesha Gooner

Fuck you ref. Stone wall penalty.

Steveyg87

How’s that not a penalty??

salparadisenyc

Stone cold Pen.

Jamie

Ref bottled it.

MidwestGun

No Var in the Carabau? then?

G8

Penalty all day long!

Ernest Reed

Heard Ozil was in line for the start today but alas, he woke up and reality sank in!

Useroz

Can Elneny not back passing?

Vickingz

Who’s Nelson blaming there? Smh

G8

It was also a pen when Saka put that teasing cross
Fucking ref !

MidwestGun

Nelson shanked that one though.

Luteo Guenreira

Nelson you fluffer.

Useroz

Rubbish shot from Nelson. Got to score from there ffs. No pressure and you skewed it??

TheLegendaryDB10

Is there no VAR in the EFL…. then again they could have made it as if there was nothing.

Champagne charlie

Pierre you’re not everyone, or remotely sensible. So that just about covers that, enjoy the final year of Ozil’s contract vicariously and move on

azed

Saka definitely the best of the bunch.

Nelson

AMN looks shaky on the right side.

TheLegendaryDB10

Nelson…. come on… you can’t miss that!!!!