Let’s talk young players.
William Saliba had a run out in Europe against Galatasaray. It’s interesting to actually watch his impact on a game over a 90 versus the curated hype videos. His passing is fantastic and fairly measured. I don’t think he’s quite as ambitious as Ben White, but he has that in locker. I think his best attribute is his calmness in one vs one situations, he’s certainly no lunger. The thing he needs to work on is his passivity as a defender, I don’t mean fighting players or standing up for himself, I mean that fire that Gabriel and White have to snuff out danger and rifle into the back of players with a press as soon as a pass moves. That’ll develop, no doubt, but I think he’d have arrived there faster if he’d taken a loan in the Premier League. I’m still caught in two minds as to what was best for him… but really, hard to argue that 40 games with Marseille is better than 12 with Arsenal. He’ll come back ready to bang.
I also took in some of the U23 game against Brighton. The kids did a really good job. It’s clear that Balogun and Patino are miles ahead of everyone. Balogun pulled off an outrageous piece of skill to win a penalty and his execution was cold as ice. He’s quite a way off fighting for a first-team place, he needs a loan in Championship where he’ll get minutes, accrue some battle scars, score some goals, and adapt to the physicality he’s really lacking at the moment. Patino is a dreamy player, his movement is outrageous, he’s 3 seconds ahead of everyone else, and his passing range is simply stunning. U23 looks too easy for him. His launched pass is a thing of beauty, you just can’t believe a man of that size can hit the ball with such power. The reality is he’s a little light for the Premier League right now. A bit like Billy Gilmour was last season. He needs to fill out if he’s going to endure the rigours of the league. But he’s still very young, that’ll come, and I’m sure that’s why he’s not on the bench right now.
All three names I just mentioned are going to the first team at some point. Arsenal has so much talent coming through. The best thing about this summer strategy is the more chances we give to young players, the more elite young players will be willing to push for a move. There’s a reason Haaland went to Dortmund. He knew they’d develop him, we need to be that club for the Premier League when everyone else is sticking to older.
Arteta took a serious tone in the press conference. I think he’s likely acutely aware that there has been a little bit too much joy from the fanbase this week and the players could easily slip into complacency. Beating Spurs won’t feel quite as special if we drop 3 points at Brighton away. They are a good side, they’re where they are in the league because they deserve it, Arsenal needs to show up with energy and purpose.
The good news is Bissouma is going to be a late shout for selection. It’d be nuts for Potter to risk one of the best players in the league so early in the season, but we’ve seen crazier things. If he’s out, that’s good news for our day. They just aren’t the same team without him making things tick over.
We’re without Xhaka. His injury is serious. Young players need to step up. Thankfully, the choice this season isn’t Ceballos. The man who will likely land the nod is Sambi Lokonga. I think we’re all on board with that power move.
Some Arsenal Stats through Week 6 thread
Arsenal Final Third Entry Passes per 90, – 2021-2022
I think Partey can handle duties as the main guy getting the ball forward with the support that Arsenal has been able to add behind him. pic.twitter.com/MaFSGfzbyU
— Scott “says soccer” Willis (@oh_that_crab) October 1, 2021
As you can see from Scott’s thread, Granit Xhaka is pretty decent at a few things, and knocking the ball into the final third is one of them. Sambi isn’t quite there yet, but he’s close. He has to use this next three months to adapt to the pace, sharpen his game, and make the time count. What I love about the Belgian is the ambition in his passing. He doesn’t take the easy option. He’s also far more mobile than Granit, his movement after he passes is so smart. There will also be minutes for AMN, another player that needs to make this bad news work for him. If he’s called upon, he needs to find that semi-final concentration. It’s great to have him back in contention, but this is last chance saloon, we need the best he has to offer.
The goalkeeping questions keep cropping up in the pressers. Bernd said he didn’t know why he was dropped. He’d clearly missed the regression in his passing, the lack of dominance in his box, and the mistakes. Also, Arteta said that he’d spoken to the player, which I believe. Bernd only has himself to blame here. This #1 position is now Aaron’s to lose. Let’s hope the England back-up keeper makes it count again.
What do we want tomorrow? A full force game of the new Artetaball. Nice passing combinations, some long balls, some sharp counter-attacks, some great stuff around the box… and contributions from everyone. This is a big day. The pressure of consistency is on. Are we up the challenge? We’ll see.
Tune in after the game tomorrow for an On The Whistle with Johnny and Matt. Have a great night.
I grew up in Welwyn Garden City and moved to the States 20 years ago. I just bought tickets to the Arsenal-Newcastle and Manure-Arsenal games in November. I’m taking my American 18 year step-daughter and step-son to their first Arsenal games! Putting aside the crap start to the season and Le Grove arguments over where we are as a team, I am just so damn excited to be taking my step-kids to see the Gunners play for the first time.
It’s a quite day before the game
Trophy?
Now?
#quiet
I know Xakha provides some important qualities, but I don’t think he’s good enough for where Arsenal want to get to. Even though they might suffer in the short term with Xakha out, I am hopeful giving AMN and Lokanga minutes will be beneficial in the future and worth the short-term loss.
It’s also more fun to watch the kids.
Art8a?
Missed 4th..going to read
Eh.?
Hopefully Sambi will be chosen tomorrow over Pepe (and shifting Saka to the right and the SMITH down to CM)… Its been a long time since I have been waiting to watch Arsenal play.. Really positive change
Seemed like there was no one here ,! My take on Granite is that Mike ,and Edu , would have happily sold him for decent money , but couldn’t get Jose to cough hard enough. Only renewed to salvage value. Sadly it meant they couldn’t justify spending on another DM , well , maybe they’d have spent on Locattelli, anyway, but he had other dreams. My point, oh dear it is late on a Friday, is that I don’t think they / WE can’t do without him. . AMN got good minutes under Sam, , and Sambi looks promising if… Read more »
Let’s hope that our new focus on player character will pay some dividends. We’ve been suffering mentally weak players for almost ten years. The sort of characters you couldn’t trust to maintain a consistent level of application over a string of games. If this bunch is different, now is the time to show it.
Expat,
Really hope that you and your step-kids enjoy the two games!
Pedro,
I know you don’t rate him (I remember something you said something about him being a “spreadsheet warrior” in the past), but 7am kickoff posted an interesting take on where Brighton are at the moment.
His analysis shows that, just as Brighton massively underperformed their XG last season, they are massively overperforming this season, and have had the benefit to date of a pretty benign fixture list.
We really should be able to get a decent result against them tomorrow.
Pedro,
Tomorrow is big in consistency terms. I never imagined I’d be saying that about Brighton. Johnny in the podcast was right when he said we’ve been here before with Arteta, but you know what, I think this is a massive opportunity for him and these young guns to forge ahead and get some momentum. They put the rabble that are spurs to the sword under the pressure of the NLD, it’s now time to grow with some juicy away points. I think they’ll do just that.
Xhaka has bounced back into the first team on several occasions following acts of blatant stupidity, and outrageous disrespect towards opponent, teammate, manager and fan alike, so he’s clearly got some kind of massive charisma and influence and skills of the sort that keep him going as a jobbing professional in spite of it all – and on his day I would say he can at best achieve a 7.5 out of 10 for performance, but underlying all of it….; ….the geezer has NEVER been of the right temperament and quality to start in the middle of the park, or… Read more »
Is it fair to say that Brighton’s Neal Maupay might have had a greater impact on Arsenal than any non-Arsenal player in the last 5 years? Think what an incredible chain reaction his nasty cheap shot foul on Leno had on our future. -Martinez comes in and is instrumental in our F.A Cup win. -This sets off a rivalry for the number one keeper spot, which Arteta is unwilling to guarantee to either player -Martinez requests a transfer and we agree to it in part because we need to use those funds towards the Partey signing. -Arsenal sign Runar Alex… Read more »
Hi Expat-can I ask what the cost of those tickets were or where you got them? I’ll be back in England in December and will try to take my son to a game or two.
Expat, congrats, you’ll have so much fun!
Words, I am going into this game thinking Brighton are title contenders even though I was underwhelmed by them against Palace.
Pedro,
😂😂
Brighton looked quite stationary without Bissouma on Monday.
It’ll be down to us to score first so that it’ll drawn them out. If they score first then I fear it’ll be a long afternoon (in the US).
And Expats, I am so pleased for you and so envious of you at the same time.
I just hope you will be greeted by a deafening roar like there was last week!
Come on arsenal
In the wenger days we’d always follow up a great win with a complacent defeat.
None of that please. 3 points by hook or crook. Good performance preferable but optional
Wait is there another international break after Brighton? We just had one after City away. We better get the 3 points otherwise I am going to be pissed for two damn weeks.
it may sound too negative but I’m wary of complacency since we went 3-nil in 30 minutes last weekend
in my mind there must always be some kind of blowback to things lol I need to check myself to a shrink
Pedro I agree Saliba potentially has a very high ceiling and his temperament is not really in question when you read others’ comments on him. When it was first reported we were buying White and I looked into the player my immediate thoughts were he’s got DM written all over him. I had hoped we’d bring Saliba back in as RCB and White start at DM. Now Tomi is functioning well from his early showing and can only integrate better, my resolve is to see a back 4 of Tomi – Saliba – Gabs – CT with White as DM… Read more »
Damn, I forgot. The Maupay foul also jump-started Guendouzi’s meltdown and lead to him being frozen out. How could I forget that?! On that subject, still think Maupay broke a code by discussing what Guen said publicly. Trash talking goes on all the time in football. Sure, if it’s a racist comment then the player should inform the club to make an official complaint but this was just Guen shooting his mouth off about how much money he made. Obnoxious, but I’m sure worse has been said between players during games.
Pedro you notice I didn’t hit you with flip flopping on Saliba — oh shit I just did it.
It’s what drew me to your post. Clever use of click bait Saliba is like Pierre baiting the Ozil oe Wenger hook and getting plenty of bites.
Fun to watch, though.
BIG
You mean like Materazzi and Zidane?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvNkkdfNwEg
“What did Materazzi say to Zidane in Italian?”
“After the third clash, I frowned and he retorted: ‘I’ll give you my shirt later’. I replied that I’d rather have his sister than his shirt.” So they’re the words from Materazzi that made Zidane see red when the entire world was watching his every move.
Part of defenders jobs is to wind up the forwards so much they lose their edge.
Good Post Pedro.
I am confident that Arteta would have cautioned the team about being complacent. The NLD win was just the beginning of something new. In order to keep the momentum it is crucial that the agreession, commitment is topnotch.
Partey and Auba knows this and so I expect them to lead the group on the field of play. The minimum we demand is a great performance. All the best to the team. Always Forward.
I think the idea of Ben White as a dm is interesting. His passing quality already would have him as great in that regard for a dm, but I think maybe you’re aiming too low. If he can be an above average CB defensively (big IF, but so far so good…. let’s not crucify him, or Ramsdale when they make an error that leads to a goal, PLEASE), …with his ability to move forward from defense and distribute those passes, as he is already doing, makes a huge contribution for a central defender, something very special. As a dm, he… Read more »
About who could take Xhakatin place in the midfield, feel Sambi has broken the non Negotiable speaking of how he felt disrespected waiting to come on during City game. Looks like a long spell in Coventry a la Martinelli to curb his ambition, unless the Leopard has changed his spots. That is akin to breaking a bull to get used to an yoke. First you crush his testicles. Comes easy to the Matador clansman.
Watching Saliba, the thought occurs also that if you wanted to find more minutes to split between White, Saliba, and Gabriel, Saliba can also get games at cb if White were to give occasional rest to Tomiyasu, instead of Cedric. Having 3 great cb’s can be a great problem to have. White’s versatility makes it possible.
Would be very interesting to see how Arteta tweaks his lineup today against a very impressive Brighton side, I know most people would say Lokonga is the man to naturally take Xhaka’s place but I wouldn’t be surprised if Arteta goes with Odegaard instead of Lokonga and plays Smith-Rowe in Odegaard’s usual position, I mean Odegaard is like a combination of our 3 best CM of last decade put together (Ozil + Santi + Ramsey) and he is the best to play deep lying midfielder than everyone else in the squad (if he’s not playing upper the pitch) but I… Read more »
Nigel my view of White as CB is not much of an improvement on Holding. Holding better in the air and White better on the ball. He can be a decent CB, but he’ll need to bulk up a bit in the right areas. Not too big but more muscle for the instant power Gabs has. I’d keep Holding snd take a serious look at Mavs for progression and ceiling. Then make a call. Saliba has always had that something you can’t put into words for me. He’s improving as I hoped he would, and I thought he’s been restrained… Read more »
#artetaout
#guendouziin
#salibain
All good points Tony, I’d only differ in that you’re undervaluing White’s ability as a passer from defense. It’s what sets him apart, what we paid for, and it’s more than just good. But I do agree, imagine him as a dm against the top teams. It gives the manager a great option.
Lets go Arsenal!
We going to beat up Brighton tomorrow
3 -1 arsenal
Hoping to see the game today but ship has just sailed into Barcelona and it’s an all-dayer
So in meantime thoughts have turned to the possibility that we may only need to sign absolutely outstanding starlets in the future and rely on more Hale Enders to build the squad
I love watching the u23s and occasionally the u18s. I know we’ve been there before but you live in hope with these kids
Im not so sure as White as a DM,
you need to power and foot speed. He seems to lack both.
He does not come close to a Bissouma… which we should still be after to be honest
For now I think no need to consider White at DM but if Saliba is all that then we can see what to do
Except for Ngolo Kante, good DMs tend to be tall athletic tough looking Africans
White may give us that DM option but see Partey developing that role in a more ball playing role as being more interesting. Lokonga might also be an option in in that role. Saliba should give us more CB options next season which we will need if we’re back in Europe
Emergence of Patino as a deeper CM to link with Partey / Lokonga is one for possibly even next season
Hiya Tony
Hubris before the fall. I set it up but can only invite others to join. It’s too clunky and I’m not sure I want to put too many of my contact details on here. Moreover I don’t ‘do’ Facebook. Do you or Tony junior have any possible solutions?
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Nigel, I wasn’t really: there are always trade offs in life and White’s is what he lacks aerially he excels on the ball better than others.
It’s why he’d make a good DM with his reading of the game. Abilities he can make up for loss of speed/acceleration.
It’s what annoys me on his price. He’s a 35m at best now.
However, his potential versatility could well make up the financial shortfall with White’s value in the next 2 years.
Early days yet.
Welcome back left Testicle! Howz your mrs!
Thought Lovesausage was you for a moment
I don’t see white as a Defensive midfielder at all. He might have played there for Brighton but being a midfielder and a defender is completely different things. When you are a CB, all of the game is in front of you. But if you are a DM, you have to constantly check 360 degrees to play the game. And from the little that I have seen of white, he is not great facing his own goal. Even for the spurs goal last week, He was caught in two minds and was in no mans land when reguilon passed to… Read more »
Hey K’phobe I’ll chat with my son when he gets home from golf this evening, The only other way I could think of is if you, Almunia and I swapped emails we could set up a group line and if others wanted to join it would be down to the 3 of us to invite or not. I could get that set up and I’m sure Pedro would be happy with it. I’ll chat with my son. Thoughts for today? All I’m doing is basing my opinion on the last performance as any good professional does. If we kick on… Read more »
Match day upon us.
2-0 win will be wonderful tonight. Let’s go, up the arse and at em.
Tony
As posted previously the price is whatever the club is prepared to sell at. White at £50m and ready to play may yet prove better value than Saliba at £28m and not ready for at least 3 years
And better value than Pepe at £72m and at best drifting in and out of games with the odd dangerous moment
Northbanker I wasn’t really making a fuss about him being overpriced just that, he was and if he improves his versatility the loss will be made up. Let’s not kid ourselves here, NB, White was way over priced for a CB with poor aerial skills and good feet. £50m should buy both skills with a potential elite ceiling that a great coach can get out of the player. Apples and Oranges bringing Pepe into the argument. Pepe has just been played in the wrong position by a very poor manager. Getting serious pacy Pepe to hug the touchline in a… Read more »
Great post, Pedro
The future is bright, but in football, as in life, nothing is certain except death and taxes.
Gabriel + White are the youngest central defensive partnership in the PL
Our keeper is 23, right back 22, left back 24
Young players usually improve with experience
Defensive partnerships improve with time
Teams/squads are assembled through the youth team and transfer market, but they’re built on the training ground
Arsenal are at the beginning of a new cycle
I think we should remember Tomyasu is more than capable at CB. At the moment we have limited quality back up at RB or RWB so Tomy as CB seems less of an attractive option. In the next 12 months I would be keen to ‘tidy up’ our defence; out with Holding(too slow), Chambers( too slow, jack of all, master of none), Soares. If Saliba returns then our CBs would look excellent- we would have no problem playing a defensive three, with KT able to play LCB if needed, Tomy, Saliba, Gabriel, White all fast, ball playing players. If we… Read more »
kroenkephobe
Yeah, play fair and come back on here
Arsenal have currently the makings of a decent starting eleven based on the team we sent out last Sunday. However, the club needs realistically at least 18-20 players in the squad who are good enough to rotate for injuries and resting who are of the same quality. At the moment I think that we fall short of that requirement by three or four players. I would hope that over the next two transfer windows that process will be completed. The obvious requirement will be to replace Leno and Lacazette. Other players who are likely to leave the club are Chambers,… Read more »
Sid,
All good thanks, and you?
Surprised Pedro has let me back after my last rant. Has Marc been commenting?
Have to say I had no idea what to think about buying Ramsdale other than the obvious Emi issue. I like his all or nothing commitment to commanding his area and keeping play moving. Ramsdale looks to be a quicker decision maker than Leno that, even in 10ths of seconds can mean the difference to keeping the ball out or in the goal. I love winners whatever their goals are. Ramsdale is a trier, so that’s all that matters with the hell he’s been through between the sticks. He’ll not want to go through that again. Ramsdale’s sure to have… Read more »
To clarify the point about Centre Backs. The club needs realistically three players good enough to “start”. At the moment we have got two in White and Gabriel. Personally I don’t think that Holding or Mari are good enough to start, but one can be accommodated as a fourth string. Holding is I am led to believe very popular within squad and so long as he is happy to remain at the club as fourth string I would keep him. There have been previous discussions on Le Grove about Ballard. Yesterday I had a conversation with someone who knows quite… Read more »
Hey LT you’re the last of the walking wounded, no sign of Marc.
The Xhaka news will be sure to have found him so he’ll be happy I mean he’ll be happy it’s only 3 months absence. Any longer and Marc may have needed medical assistance.
Marc’s like Mcqueen the cooler king from The Great Escape.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhGWxqj_bC0
Guy was a genius actor.
Marc is still in re education camp, without parole
The fact that Leno is angry at being demoted is quite astonishing.
Firstly, it proves he has no self-awareness.
Secondly, where are the people around him to point out his visible flaws. There are many.
Finally, going public has done it for me. Keep looking in that mirror grooming yourself Bernd and start planning your future away from the club.
We don’t need you.
GX and Leno.
There are positives after all.
LT/Tony/Sid
My sources tell me that Marc has recently (after the Man C match) taken on a consultancy, working with Arteta on strategy, team selection and PR.
I was very impressed with Ramsdale last weekend and against Burnley the previous week.
Please Mr Arteta don’t be a silly billy and change things.
Graham62
Frankly I think that Leno’s reaction is very healthy. I would be more concerned if he accepted
his current situation.
Personally I am not 100% convinced that Ramsdale is an upgrade on Leno. There are concerns
about both goalkeepers.
Graham I’d be surprised if it wasn’t the same griping that got Emi to think stuff this 10 years of grafting with the carrot just unreachable after seizing his chance and then some. Leno didn’t go public that time and shortsightedly did this time adding zero value to his cause. Arteta should very diplomatically tell Leno to fight or go, as he had been backed previously and not delivered. Third best defence last season doesn’t ask questions of the defence, does it? It does if you aim to be best, though. Hope the weather is more favourable before the snow… Read more »
Graham62 Good morning. Ramsdale was bought as number 1 keeper. Leno makes too many bad decisions with the ball at his feet. That’s why we went big on Ramsdale & White, you pay for what you need. To build your attacks from the back, you need to be good on the ball, comprised and have a range of passes. Leno is a great shot stopper but poor with the ball. He’ll be off. This young team is at the start of their journey together. As they train & play they will get better.. PP is mentally tough tactically because of… Read more »
*composed
Wouldn’t expect Leno to be happy about being dropped, being angry hopefully motivates him to work harder in training and/or get his agent working for a January move.
Along with the deserved attention on Charlie Patino, apparently Tim Akinola, 20, also played excellently in the middle of the park for the U23s last night. Obviously there’s a big step between that level and the first team but hopefully we’ll get to see these players in action soon.
ES, Tomyasu is good enough to start at CB.
Graham
Ramsdale is not an upgrade on Leno. He’s just taken his opportunity. The more games we win though he should keep his position in goal.
Covid prices meant that Ramdsdale came at a big price. Loving that we have two keepers fighting for the no 1 shirt.
BobN16
“f Saliba returns then our CBs would look excellent- we would have no problem playing a defensive three, with KT able to play LCB if needed, Tomy, Saliba, Gabriel, White all fast, ball playing players”
Excellent point. Football is and always will be a squad game. I can remember when we used to collapse with one or two injuries or suspensions. Reality is we probably get more injuries than most & always have done.
Yup ES Leno wanting to be sold is healthy? Doesn’t that mean he’s given up?
I’ll forgive you if that was a pre meds and coffee post. You do come out with some pearlers,ES. You’re at that making allowances for age poor chap.
What happened to London Gunner WE Champagne Charlie and the likes? They’ve been here since the early days.
Damesong
“Graham, Ramsdale is not an upgrade on Leno”
Not at all true. Ramsdale is a big upgrade. Did you watch Leno with the ball last season? Leno is a great shot stopper but he was one of the reasons we was poor playing out. He was also not as vocal. The passion Ramsdale shows when defenders make good clearances is really infectious & you need that with young players. Great signing
Ramsdale is ABSOLUTELY an up[grade on Leno. What are you guys smoking?
MUCH better communication, commands his area and actually catches the ball. MUCH better distribution….
Maybe Leno is slightly better at reflexes but Ramsdale is young and has time to get even better.
Have to say I wasn’t happy with his signing but he’s proved me wrong. Love the guy. Well done Arteta & Edu on this one.
Patino looked seriously good yesterday, Balogun too Pedro is right we have some real talented lads. Hale End is doing a great job.
AFC Forever
Ramsdale is ABSOLUTELY an up[grade on Leno. What are you guys smoking?
I never once questioned Ramsdale coming in when Leno needed competition for a start.
AFC Forever
I’m not looking at it from that angle. But a coach. If Ramsdale was to perform badly over the next few games (Hope not) Then Leno will be re-instated. I agree with all the communication stuff. command of box but there are harder days ahead.
And at some point he will be dropped for Leno to take the reins again.
quick question guys , Permanent move for Van de Beek in january from Utd ? We lose Elneny and Partey to AFCON and who knows how Xhaka will come back from injury .
Expat
Brilliant! Your step kids will have the time of their lives. I haven’t once walked into the stadium & not had goosebumps, wonder if others feel the same? Get to the ground early and enjoy the early atmosphere and do a bit of shopping and take some photos. .You can’t do the tour on a match day, not sure if they’re back on other days, but if they are that’s well worth doing if you can fit it in, the kids will live it. Enjoy!!
What does me smoking anything have to do with me saying I liked the look of him and the way he’s taken his chance commanding his area ………?
You spill coffee on your keyboard or something?
Think I’ll go outside for a smoke.
Ramsdale + Leno competing is a healthy place for Arsenal to be
Leno will likely want to move on soon
The biggest mistake we could make is to not sign an adequate replacement, who’ll push Ramsdale all the way
The last thing we need is another player entering the comfort zone
If one of our keepers goes to sleep, then they need to know they’ll be spending some time on the sidelines
We need direct competition + cover, and a ruthless meritocratic squad system
People are so knee jerk. I rate Ramsdale and never said a bad word against him. I prefer him to Leno, But we are talking about a coach that tinkers around with the team alot.
Samesong is an absolute bedwetter, am I right superfans?
For a full back, Tomiyasu’s ability in the air is a bonus as besides being a very good pacey full back with great attitude, he rarely loses a ball in the air from open play and from set pieces he is stationed at the near post….looks a great buy who just maybe needs to work on the offensive side of his game to become one of the best full backs in the league. . As Habesha mentioned earlier , there is a world of difference having white on the ball at the back under little pressure facing the play than… Read more »
Samesong
That’s fair.mate. Leno will probably get cup games. I can’t see him playing in the PL unless Ramsdale loses form. These youngsters need to play together and the more they play together the sooner we can build rhythm into our play. Especially back to front. I suspect Leno will be off sooner rather than later. He’s a great ‘keeper but Arteta probably ran out of patience.
AFC Forever
‘Samesong
That’s fair.mate. Leno will probably get cup games. I can’t see him playing in the PL unless Ramsdale loses form’
Totally agree.
I remember saying on le grove that Ramsdale will spread confidence to the defence and was frowned upon. He got a big test today against Brighton probably his hardest to date.
There’s nothing wrong with us bed wetters. Pampers nappies (diapers) keep us dry and fragrant after any Arteta disaster class
I like to double bag on match days just to make sure there will be no leakage.
Excited for the game tonight. 3 points pretty please
I’d rather be called a snowflake seeing as we are coming into winter.
🗣 Mikel Arteta: “Maybe my family and my kids are happy because they see me more, but I want to be playing in Europe, to be competing there.
“Every time I hear the Champions League music, my stomach hurts and it is not where we want to be. It is not something that I enjoy.”
This start to the PL season (arsenal excluded) has been the most fun i can remember
5 teams tied for 2nd on points after 6 games and 1st is only a point ahead.
It will get stretched out in the coming months but I hope the league remains crazy right this season. It’s much more interesting
AFC
“. The passion Ramsdale shows when defenders make good clearances is really infectious & you need that with young players. ”
So does Jordan Pickford , I am stuck between thinking if he is jordan pickford mk 2 or martinez mk2., though it’s looking more like Martinez atm.
Ramsdale has got away with it a few times when dawdling on the ball and with the pass to Xhaka last week that could have caused pronlems , however his shot stopping and handling has been spot on so far and his energy is infetious
Samesong Yes he will. Burnley away was a real test for a new keeper and defence coping with their high balls and physicality. That was a bigger test than gets credited. The organisation with Partey dropping the n was smart. I agree, Brighton away is tough too. Also, away games are different this season with fans in the ground. These players are still learning together so we have to keep that in mind, it’s still early days. Can’t wait for tonight, a few friends are coming over to watch it and we’re booking a curry. Let’s hope the footballs is… Read more »
“What happened to London Gunner WE Champagne Charlie and the likes?”
No one could defend their position quite like CC. Shame he’s taken a leave.
Tomiyasu is good in the air, and his timing is really good
But his numbers will also be distorted, because you don’t get many wide forwards who are 6ft2, or many full backs who are 6ft +