Late to the party today because I’m traveling back home, BUT MY WORD did I enjoy 10 man Arsenal making Jurgen Klopp has his false test army look distinctly average against a 10 men Arsenal.
Make no mistake about it, the German rockstar coach had the game from the previous week moved under dubious circumstances because 1) He’s under pressure after tanking the league again, he really needs an insurance trophy 2) He knows that Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal is very much on the rise.
We saw a coaching masterclass from our manager again. The biggest proof points we were looking for in 2022 were based around how well we could do against City and Liverpool. Well, we’re two games in and I think you’d find very few Arsenal fans that don’t have those two performances in their top 2 of the season.
There was a familiar theme across both. Granit Xhaka. He had hand in the result not going full tilt our way again. Against Liverpool, he was put in a shitty position by the defence, he knew Jota was lurking behind him and he tried to clear the ball ungracefully and landed a karate kick to the Portuguese chest. The ref said it was a clear goalscoring opportunity, I’m not sure many would disagree with the foul, but it was a red. There’s a Xhaka tax. Micheal Oliver was desperate to flash red against a player there’s never going to be any recourse over. If it was Fabinho, it’s a yellow based on a lack of intent. The night before, when Rudiger took down Hojberg under a similar set of criteria, there was no red card. It’s rough that refs hate Xhaka, but that’s how it is, and it’s costing us.
There are so many good parts to his game, but it’s getting hard to ignore that these sort of things now tend to exclusively happen to him. Not good when you are the leader of the team.
10 men was made slightly worse by the fact Arteta had opted for safety with ESR and Tomi, benching them so they’d be ready for Sunday. We also lacked Martin Odegaard, who was hit by the COVID outbreak. It really was a nightmare moment we’ve not had the tools to escape in the past.
Well, last night is when the coaching seemed to click. Arteta’s in-game management was impeccable. Chambers came on early for Cedric, which I think turned out to be a godsend. When the match went south, he brought on Rob Holding and tightened the ship. Dropping Gabi and Saka into the midfield with Lokonga left as the only recognized central midfielder.
My word, did the team show up.
Liverpool didn’t have a shot on target. That is quite simply spectacular defending. It’s all the ingredients of JDP coming together at once to control the space against one of the most aggressive attacking forces in world football.
NOT ONE SHOT ON TARGET. I honestly couldn’t believe it.
Ben White was quite simply sensational. He’s had his ups and downs this season, but overall, he’s been impressive. The reality is Gabriel has tended to shine a little brighter than him, there was talk of him being the second defender on our podcast, well, last night I think we put that idea to bed. He led with extreme sharpness, fantastic leadership, and full-on aggression all game. He was masterful, he gives a shit about clean sheets, just look at that amazing picture of him cheering the Liverpool miss. Would I trust him in a nightclub with my girlfriend? No way. But that’s not what today is about. Benny Blanco, without doubt, looks like he’s worth every penny of the £55m we paid for him. Also… anyone dredging up all the slander from other clubs fans? Konate? Varane? Are we talking about their fees being a waste now?
Alex Lacazette, for me, has been on of our players of the season. I just cannot believe how well he’s adapted his game to the cause. The man is a powerhouse leader on the pitch. There’s no doubt he’s twice the captain his predecessor was. He doesn’t give up, he leaves everything on the pitch, and his all-round game is just a joy to watch.
Let’s also talk about the midfield. Saka, Lokonga and Martinelli adapting at speed to new positions and doing a fantastic job. No one is bigger than the team, everyone is pulling in the same direction, and all our players seem to bounce back from poor performances very fast.
Our defence put in a stellar performance. Cal Chambers showed up when we needed it from him, Rob Holding put to bed the horror show of Forest, KT drove the team with his relentless work rate, and Gabriel just did Gabriel things. Mad that Ramsdale probably had his worst game in an Arsenal shirt and still kept a clean sheet.
It was also a nice touch that Arteta trusted Nuno in a massive moment to come on and shake out the grubbiness of the weekend.
So some concluding thoughts:
This is a young side learning on the job. They are experiencing new things every week. Every week, they are getting stronger. That performance was special, just remember, United went down to 10 men against Liverpool and lost 5-0 at Old Trafford. We made them look ordinary and bereft of ideas. We did the same against City.
Arteta’s mark on this team is becoming more apparent by the week. He knows how to make the fans feel pride in their team, just listen to him talk about everyone wanting to join The Arsenal. Clearly, he knows how to motivate his players, so put the talk of man management in the bin, because we just played 60 minutes with 10 men and every player left it all on the pitch. The ideas he has about where the game is going are the right ones. It might take time for them to lead to a title challenge, but we’re now causing problems for the very best in world football.
This is all happening with the youngest team in the league. There are going to be games like Forest, that’s what happens. The key is not to get too down on those games, and not think we’re winning the league after games like last night (I know it was the cup, but we do get exciting).
The plan from the start of the season is that we’ll be contending the title in two seasons’ time. Top 4 is for next season. The fact that we’re doing bits against Liverpool with 10 men tells you we might be a little ahead of schedule, but don’t lose your mind of pump expectations too hard, because we have a light squad and things can change fast in football. It’s not good getting a big result like last night, then getting pumped on the return leg… which is entirely possible.
The key takeaway from yesterday is this team has bouncbackability. Ben White said ‘that’s football, it is what it is’ when asked about Forest. He’s right. There’s a lot of character and it’s only going to get stronger.
Final thought on the game is the fans. We’re creating a fortress of noise at home, and we outsang the Liverpool fans at their own gaff yesterday. Arteta has brought back pride to Arsenal fans, he’s purchased and developed players that get us off our seats, and he’s made us want to sing again. I think it’s a fantastic development and credit to all the lunatics that went up there and did us proud. This is the most exciting project in world football at the moment and the fans are a huge part of why it’s so much fun.
Arsenal are in trouble for the Spurs game if it goes ahead, which I suspect it might. We have COVID in the club and injury concerns. We literally have no midfield. It’s romantic to think Jack could slip in, but it could also be disastrous. We don’t have time to loan someone in and pray they can adapt to the fiercest derby in the world. We’re either getting creative by bringing Saka into midifield / moving Ben White forward… or we’re rolling the dice on Patino, which I think might be a bit mean. I’m not sure any of those ideas is ideal.
Let’s see where we go with that.
There was no On The Whistle last night, we’ll be back at the weekend. I’m traveling, Johnny is in Dubai with Salt Bae, and Matt is too shy to do it on his own.
Have fun in the comments. Isn’t it great to be an Arsenal fan again?
Soham, it’s getting it tomorrow
Do you think we are right to try and postpone the match ?
As I posted on an earlier post I wonder if the loaning of 2 players both who “ qualified “ to play in this game may well be an issue . Simply put the powers that be at Arsenal knowingly agreed to reduce the squad without replacements will be a factor. Add to that the pelters the league have taken for agreeing to Leicester taking into account players absent at the AFCON may well be an issue as well. For me a lot hinges on which days the positive COVID tests were carried our because if it’s day 6 on… Read more »
As I posted on an earlier post I wonder if the loaning of 2 players both who “ qualified “ to play in this game may well be an issue . Simply put the powers that be at Arsenal knowingly agreed to reduce the squad without replacements will be a factor. Add to that the pelters the league have taken for agreeing to Leicester taking into account players absent at the AFCON may well be an issue as well. For me a lot hinges on which days the positive COVID tests were carried our because if it’s day 6 on… Read more »
Pedro has backed Arteta all the way only once or twice has he questioned him. We all do that at low times
I also like what I see hopefully we hit top4 this season and proves a few right
Sadly it’s always the same dude. Uses a proxy or a VPN when he wants to drink and unleash, has used multiple handles simultaneously in the past. Un, Un Battle Angel, Un Nai nai, D0n, Red Army, … all the same twat. You can tell it’s him because when he creates a new account, he posts 3,4,5 times on the bounce several times a day and loves Jack Wilshere like Pierre loves Ozil. He’s knocked the toilet chat on the head recently though, so no harm no foul. I just couldn’t figure out the banned word I was using. I’ll… Read more »
Did anyone see that moment on the touchline when the camera was focused on Klopp but he stood still for like 15 seconds. I thought I had lost connection but the commentary kept going.
XhakAss
Mr Serge It’s a catch 22. But and a big but looking at the both Arsenal, Spurs and indeed Liverpool’s football calendar, available dates , PL matches that are already having to be rescheduled and other games that will take precedence such as the Chelsea away game that has to be fitted in, if the parts are in place to postpone the Spurs game then it’s possible that the second leg of the CC will be delayed and finding a date in the next 30 days may be a struggle As I posted on an earlier post I wonder if… Read more »
Jamie,
“Could you create a list of the banned words please mate?”
LOL… the list is probably too long for Pedro to compile. Basically, any combination of Arteta and words like “incompetent”, “useless”, “inept”, etc… Used to be a regular here, but now I’m down to maybe skimming to 2-3 posts a week because it’s getting more and more nauseating with each post that I read. Top 4 is for next season now. So we’re back to 8th is okay? Unreal stuff.
As I posted on an earlier post I wonder if the loaning of 2 players both who “ qualified “ to play in this game may well be an issue . Simply put the powers that be at Arsenal knowingly agreed to reduce the squad without replacements will be a factor. Add to that the pelters the league have taken for agreeing to Leicester taking into account players absent at the AFCON may well be an issue as well. For me a lot hinges on which days the positive COVID tests were carried our because if it’s day 6 on… Read more »
Serge Yes it could prove to be the right decision as playing against liverpool with 10 for majority of the time would really have knackered the players. Lacazette who lasts for an avg. of 70 mins might not last more than 55-60 on Sunday. Same with Martinelli and Saka. Could lead to injury as well. Ode is also out with covid hence bench wont be too strong. ESR Tomi carrying knocks as well. Downside of the decision could be to play them at the time whe Son is back. That guy is always a pain in the ass and tends… Read more »
Two games in a row without a shot on target.. The first because we couldn’t be bothered and the second because a player who should know better put us into an untenable position…Whilst Xhaka undoubtedly cares about Arsenal his game management just isn’t suited to the EPL…. Whilst hindsight is a wonderful thing it wouldn’t have taken a clairvoyant to predict that a combination of AFCON,Usual Mid-Season Injuries and Xhaka’s “Red Mist” would mean that Arsenal would be disastrously weakened during a crucial part of the.Season…and we would have to bring in at least one additional midfielder as soon as… Read more »
Postpone the Derby ! Go into second leg fresh , smash the Burnley Boys and be happy going into the break . Masterstroke from Arteta.
Soham.
The numbers, in terms of available players must be very close that sor5 of suggests that the likes of Ode may well be out of isolation come Sunday
Jamie, if it happens, it’s tour de force blockage.
When someone is bigging up Wilshere all the time you know its him loooool The d O n
For Sunday’s game to be called off I would think we must have more than Odegaard with covid.
Even if 8/9 injuries the fact we have loaned out Balogun and AMN may well count against us.
The bigger issue is the process for PP is not transparent.
Soham yeah I agree with that but I don’t agree we should postpone the game
They have their best 2 cb out as well and Thier best lb so they are weak too is ESR defo out ?
I like the widget, and seeing other people’s opinions. Just stop it popping up once we’ve filled in the questionnaire. The red card for Xhaka was given for denying a goal scoring opportunity which was totally bollocks as White had got back and Jota would have to beat him and the goalkeeper to score. Any other player for any other team and that is a yellow. Unfortunately for Xhaka his card is marked with the refs and they will always card him given the slightest opportunity. It make me sick that such bias can be allowed but we have no… Read more »
Danny
You are like a wedding guest who says, ‘What’s the point. We all end up dead.’
Upstate – I called Arteta a pleb for choosing to die on the Xhaka hill like his predecessors, post made it through fine! p.s. EL qualification is the target for this season, imo. 4th was always a long shot, even without the European/FA Cup distractions this season. Our squad is threadbare, and we’re in a hot mess outside our top 11 to 15 players. We’d get decimated next season trying to play CL games with the same 11-15 players twice a week, and I’m not sure we can afford 2-3 top new recruits this summer without selling our dross extremely… Read more »
Spurs have son out and their two best cb and their Lb let’s have it now as they are weaker than us
Is ESR going to make it?
I would rather Wilshere until the end of the season than Artur Melo as Wilshere has more chance of hitting the ground running than someone coming from the Italian league.
All the reports say we won’t be signing anyone permanent so at least get someone on loan / short-term who is familiar with the premier league.
PS . I am not Don either.
It had to be postponed, a good decision by Arteta although he had little choice. An unnamed SKY source said:- “Arsenal has requested that the North London Derby on Sunday is postponed. According to our information, Mikel Arteta returned back to the Emirates with a large number of Covid test kits kindly supplied by Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager. On testing the squad this morning they found they had 150 Positive tests and were left with no alternative other than to isolate and request a postponement.” Mikel Arteta: “I have no choice. The tests are conclusive. However, just in case… Read more »
I would rather Wilshere until the end of the season than Artur Melo as Wilshere has more chance of hitting the ground running than someone coming from the Italian league.
All the reports say we won’t be signing anyone permanent so at least get someone on loan / short-term who is familiar with the premier league.
PS . I am not D O N either. (Lol it does stop you posting if you type his name)
Upstate, it must be nauseating to know that you were so embarrassingly militant about your incorrect views.
Very weird you woulnd’t be happily eating humble pie. How very internet of you. The shame of coming onto an Arsenal blog to admit you can’t handle the Arsenal doing well. Honestly, it’s so weak.
Unoni kinda seems like Don. Similar writing styles, preferences and prejudice. Time will tell though
Unoni kinda seems like Don. Similar writing styles, preferences and prejudice. Time will tell though
Test!
Maybe the premier league will question Arsenal as to why we have players like Guendouzi, torreira and AMN on the books , and yet we are unabled to field a team against Tottenham.. Could they say that it’s our own fault for not managing our resources better, and they would probably be right. What will actually happen is the game will be postponed as the league can’t be seen to punish one team(Arsenal) and allow another (Liverpool) to flout the rules.. Personally, i think we should play against Tottenham, they are an average side who would be there for the… Read more »
“Lol it does stop you posting if you type his name”
It’s the same with Bambam and his aliases too I think. Some sad fucks who need to attempt some internet wizardry to get back on a blog then keep getting bounced from for repeatedly acting like bellends.
Not that one necessarily follows the other, but what’s Marko saying these days?
We held the fort against Pools at Anfield with 10 men. No other stats matter.
And we all can see why Xhaka needs to fuck off.
Sky sports saying Spurs hierarchy are livid we requested for a postponment. We’re pulling a Klopp on those guys, hopefully the PL board doesn’t bend us over
I am getting moaned at by my couple of spurs mates calling us cheats lol
Told them I do not work for the club
I had the same take IATR, looking more glum than smug. Petit mal.
If we’re battle weary, and at bare bones, I’ll gladly play them another time. They’ve got a bigger backlog of games than us , and we can do without another dent to our confidence at this point. If we play them at another time , it might not be a 6/9 pointer like has been discussed .
Id back our best XI against theirs anyway.
“So people addressing someone as that are wrong and it annoys me”
Pedro,
I kind of feel the same way when I’m referred to as the “B” word.😅
Topside “Even if 8/9 injuries the fact we have loaned out Balogun and AMN may well count against us.” According to the Dm, yep I know, there are 12 outfield players available. No where is the actual date that Odegaard tested positive stated . If it was Tuesday or earlier then he will be tested tomorrow and if negative will be deemed as fit to play. But it’s as you state the two players who have been loaned out that could well tip matters because quite simply that is self inflicted. If I were a betting man I suspect that… Read more »
Jamie, last time that bore was on here he was telling us Arteta was the worst coach Arsenal have ever had.
Mark told us the team would be buried by October.
I mean, some truly toxic people frequented this blog during the dark times.
IAT, I can imagine. But if you say you aren’t him, then I will take your word for it and I won’t let people call you Bamford.
Let Spurs bitch, they’ve had games postponed! They know we’re missing key players so of course, they want to play. Arteta was absolutely right to apply to postpone the North London Derby. An unnamed SKY source said:- “Arsenal has requested that the North London Derby on Sunday be postponed. According to our information, Mikel Arteta returned back to the Emirates with a large number of Covid test kits kindly supplied by Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager. On testing the squad this morning they found they had 150 Positive tests and were left with no alternative other than to isolate and… Read more »
Why all the Arteta Out stuff after yesterday’s perfromance. Bit odd.
At least those Covid test kits Klopp gave us yesterday have come in handy.
If we are able to postpone this game , then Xhaka is done for January . If we make a deal for Arthur Melo or someone else , we might have a new pairing with Partey in Feb . Nicee.
testing
“Petit mal” 😂😂😂 I just found out what that means. Perfect!
“If we’re battle weary, and at bare bones, I’ll gladly play them another time (…) it might not be a 6/9 pointer like has been discussed .I’d back our best XI against theirs anyway.”
That’s a good point. Probably a good idea to postpone it, even if they are there for the taking. Their manager and Son is the only thing giving that squad hope.
Humm.
To further stir the pot it have just read that the number of squad players that are supposedly out with “ COVID” doesn’t constitute an outbreak as defined in PL rules.
“Sky sports saying Spurs hierarchy are livid we requested for a postponement. We’re pulling a Klopp on those guys, hopefully, the PL board doesn’t bend us over.”
They are taking the piss, they had a Covid problem. Just proves they’re scared of us and know that with the players we have missing they have a chance.
Pedro “Very weird you woulnd’t be happily eating humble pie. How very internet of you. The shame of coming onto an Arsenal blog to admit you can’t handle the Arsenal doing well. Honestly, it’s so weak.” Doing well? LOL… if by “doing well” you mean watching Xhaka trying to imitate a professional footballer out there and sabotaging our games on the weekly basis then okay, we’re doing fantastic. If by “doing well” you mean losing to Manchester United and Everton in pathetic fashion, and going out of FA Cup to Nottingham Forest without registering a single shot on target, then… Read more »
Jamie …who cares(only you) , why are you being so pathetic.
Arsenal are right to call for the NLD to be postponed.
Apparently we are down to 11 outfield players and we should have at least 13. As much as I want us to play the Spuds while Son is out, I would rather do it with our best players available.
Breaking news:
Spurs have just applied for Prince Andrews Titles. Levy said:”We might as well have them, we can’t seem to win any.”
Great performance last night – really proud of them all – other than that tosser Xhaka who is a huge liability. He will always foul because he’s so slow. He’s not fit for purpose in the Prem and would be far more suited to Serie A
League has set a precedent with granting all sorts of postponements. How could they deny our request for this match to be postponed? We’ll also be reminding them how they denied our request to postpone Brentford with an outbreak just before match and unclear the extent of it.
I’m going tomorrow so hope it’s still on
Zfree.
They have also turned them down.
If and a big if the reporting is correct and it’s actually only one COVID case then the absences are due to AFcON , Injuries and suspensions.
Dariano is a cult hero.
My gut feeling the gane will go ahead Sunday, It’s a big sky tv game for starters, the point I made earlier two players loaned out that are in the PL squad. I think if it does go ahead a few will be patched up and I expect a roll of the dice on a couple carrying knocks. Arteta thought ESR would be ok for Thursday so maybe erred on the side of caution.It could be a decent starting side but a very weak bench. I also believe even if we play Sunday and get more players out they will… Read more »
My gut feeling the gane will go ahead Sunday, It’s a big sky tv game for starters, the point I made earlier two players loaned out that are in the PL squad. I think if it does go ahead a few will be patched up and I expect a roll of the dice on a couple carrying knocks. Arteta thought ESR would be ok for Thursday so maybe erred on the side of caution.It could be a decent starting side but a very weak bench. I also believe even if we play Sunday and get more players out they will… Read more »
Players loaned out in good faith are not eligible. Even if only 1 player is ineligible due to Covid and that 1 player leaves us short of the minimum stated by PL/ FA , then the request should be approved. Liverpool’s farce included AFCON players too didn’t it?
The fat lady can’t get through the door tho so I can’t tell if she’s singing.
My gut feeling the gane will go ahead Sunday, It’s a big sky tv game for starters, the point I made earlier two players loaned out that are in the PL squad. I think if it does go ahead a few will be patched up and I expect a roll of the dice on a couple carrying knocks. Arteta thought ESR would be ok for Thursday so maybe erred on the side of caution.It could be a decent starting side but a very weak bench. I also believe even if we play Sunday and get more players out they will… Read more »
Aubameyang out with heart lesions after covid!
Per the daily mail:
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang misses Gabon’s AFCON clash with Ghana after medical staff noticed ‘cardiac lesions’ after the Arsenal striker finished his coronavirus recovery
Over the holiday period Palace tried to get the game at Tottenham pp the league said no and they had a decent side out, patched a few up that’s what I think will be the case Sunday.
I don’t expect any favours BUT if we have more covid cases it may well be off.
Wolves getting our game called off then a few days later full strength at Man Utd looked very suspect to me.
Truth be told Arsenal are abusing the stupid ass rules.
Who was responsible for sending AMN and Balogun on loan when they could have been available to play?
Of course, what’s going to happen is that, they are probably going to set an example when WE want to postpone a game. They did nothing to fix the rules till now, but for us they will. Just wait and see.
Kind of wished / hope we play the game, get them in while you can. AND the idea of taking Spurs with that likely XI is just too good to pass up on the banter front.
Hard to believe the level of hypocrisy as ex Liverpool player and famous spitter , Jamie Carragher demands Arsenals request to postpone the NLD is refused. Gary Neville ranting too about how Arsenal must be stopped. Both these North West based idiots said nothing when their teams had games postponed. They said nothing when other PL teams had their games postponed. Not a word. Zilch. Until it’s Arsenal.
They don’t even bother hiding their bias or hypocrisy and pretend it’s not because it’s Arsenal. Yes it is.
We’ll either be granted a postponement or we won’t. There’s no point in analysing the life out of the situation.
Probably right Raptora.
Decent gaming by Arsenal tho. If Game goes ahead, there’ll be a day of miracles in the physio room!
“IAT, I can imagine. But if you say you aren’t him, then I will take your word for it and I won’t let people call you Bamford”
Unless Bamford is also from South London, it’s not even remotely possible that we’re the same person.
I’ll admit, it was hilarious being called an OGS fanboy considering I hate United more than any other team. Their fans used to be just as cocky in these parts as the Chelsea plastics. Why would I not want them to struggle?😁😁😁
You have to love the youthful spirit from the team, twice now in two big matches, Man City and Liverpool. The problem is that they are not being permitted to enjoy or bask in the moment because in both instances they were let down by teammates who really continually exhibit poor and rash judgment. Xhaka in particular is looked up to as a leader and yet time and time again lets down his teammates with what can only be described as brain dead moronicism. When someone, who really does know better, continually puts you on your collective back foot because… Read more »
Rap
“Truth be told Arsenal are abusing the stupid ass rules”
How do you know that? Be good if you can post the list of players with positive tests and injuries please, as I can’t seem to find it online.
To be honest it’s pretty obvious that it’s absolutely fine for all the other clubs to have had games postponed but as soon as it’s Arsenal, it’s ‘abuse’ & outrage. Things like this will flush out the hypocrites. I guarantee you that will happen, the Arsenal haters will be exposed.
AFC
https://www.premierinjuries.com/injury-table.php
Soham
Aubamwyang heat lesion. There seems to be a lot of heart problems since Covid-19 arrived. Coincidence? If it’s not coincidence – what is causing this?
Arsenal will be told to play on Sunday, you know they will. The FA has it in for AFC as does the EPL Referee’s group. Arsenal don’t get the breaks, they have to go out and earn them. The reason why I love and respect AFC? Because unlike the vast majority of crybaby teams, we always “Take it Like a Man” and own it through hard work and honesty. Prove me wrong!
Think that virus can attack all major organs, unfortunately.
Auba has has malaria as well
Terraloon
Cheers for that but no Covid shown, Odegaatd not on there or any others that may be isolating/tested positive. The Doctor will have been involved.
“Players loaned out in good faith are not eligible. Even if only 1 player is ineligible due to Covid and that 1 player leaves us short of the minimum stated by PL/ FA”
Brady,
So what is the actual rule set by the FA regarding match postponements?
David Smith
Thanks David. That’s going to be affecting a lot of players then. And many of us too!!!
AFC
COVID is listed as illness
IST
https://www.premierleague.com/news/2426753
Premier League Rules and factors taken into account by the Board Premier League rules provide a framework and discretion to the Board to assess whether a postponement application should be accepted. As the guidance shows, the Board will consider the following principal factors when making a decision: 1) The impact of COVID-19 infections on a club’s squad, as well as injuries, illness and those isolating, and the number of players available on the squad list and any Under-21 players with appropriate experience. Where a club cannot field 13 outfield players and a goalkeeper either from its squad list or its… Read more »
“Think that virus can attack all major organs, unfortunately.”
It most certainly can and does. I have continually struggled for almost two years post Covid with a number of organ related ailments that i just cant shake or fully heal from. My lung capacity in particular continues to diminish and Doctors can only really just monitor me and learn. There are still no real answers.
I completely forgot – Happy New Year one and all!!!
Ernest Read
Not good to hear that mate. A good friend of mine had a heart attack and he was as fit as a fiddle. In his fifties. He’s fine now. Happened when we were playing golf. He had Covid a few months prior. It is concerning. All my family have had it but somehow it’s left me alone!
Terraloon
That list shows 12 missing including Cedric, Saka and Chambers from yesterday.
Man… I was gonna post a long reasoned thought out post/rant with yellow and red card statistics. on how shit xhaka * is….. then I was like… meh… what’s th fuckin point.. ? It’s all been said. Bottom line.. Please Arsenal… just upgrade on him as soon as possible for my sanity.. And as we all know it is all about me. 😀 Anyhow.. I am in the camp that says.. I think we should play.. unless of course ESR is unavailable as well as Ode…. then yep postpone it.. But playing Spuds without Son and them coming off a… Read more »
Thanks AFC. I knew I’d seen it somewhere.
AFC When I originally read the PL publication Where a club has been unable to field 13 outfield players and a goalkeeper for a match due to COVID-19 infections, injuries, illness and/or those isolating. – Where the status of a COVID-19 outbreak within a club’s squad remains unclear very close to a match. For example, where there remains a concern that not all COVID-19 infections have been identified and there is insufficient time to resolve that concern before kick-off. – Where the club does not have sufficient time to safely prepare its players in the lead up to a match.… Read more »
Oh and Happy New Year! Ernest.. Hope this one is better for you.
Yes, sadly, it’s a nasty one. I read researchers believe they have identified a gene that can make it more likely to reap extensive damage, about 10% of the people in this country have this gene, other countries/ ethic groups, of this article is to be believed, have greater numbers with this gene. Don’t know to what extent this is proven, but some get away with it, almost untouched, others don’t, and age/ underlying health doesn’t always come into it . I know a bed ridden 94 year old with dementia who smoked all his life who fought it off… Read more »
AFC
It does but where discounting players here’s what the PL say they have factored in:
Where a club has been unable to field 13 outfield players and a goalkeeper for a match due to COVID-19 infections, injuries, illness and/or those isolating.
Now I know Leicester were said to have included players at AFCON but the FA public seems to say they aren’t factored in nor it seems have they factored in suspended players
Hi AFC, hope you and your family continue to do well? Its been a struggle on many fronts for me, but i keeping waking up every morning and consider it a bonus, so get out there and do something and enjoy as best I can. i would have to say that my biggest struggle is going out for a round of golf. I love walking the course and find myself constantly short of breath, that was the first clear sign of trouble for me. Doctors are telling me that my body is slowly shutting down and they cant explain why… Read more »
The thing with Xhaka, other clubs have players who regularly do far worse , and go completely unpunished. Mane . Kane. Virtually Anyone from Burnley/ Palace . Rodri when up against us
Thanks MWG! Same to you and your family, best wishes!
As for Cardiac lesions. There are many and varied cardiac issues associated with Covid, and the Vaccine too.
Vaccinating kids under 12 was halted because of inflammation of the heart.
Covid bites . It then creates generalised inflammatory reactions, and these can and do affect other organs aswell.
The most common in adults is a Pericardial effusion… fluid around the heart. Thankfully ts also the most likely to disappear without trace afterwards.
Enuff
The players we can play must be 13.
So far we know: Ramsdale, Tierney, Gabriel, Holding, Chambers, White, Sambi, Martinelli, Lacazette, Nketiah, Leno and Tavarez are all fit. That makes it 12 including a backup GK.
So it will depend on whether Cedric, Mari and Saka are fit or aren’t transferred. I think there might be a niggle with Saka and Cedric. And Mari is about to be transferred. So we might have a case to get the derby postponed. Saka and Martinelli in particular are running on fumes to be honest.
Ernest, doesn’t sound much fun for you. Let’s hope over time it gets much better. I live my golf, great exercise and nice to be out with my mates. Exercise is important as we age. Best wishes to you.
Yep good point if Saka can’t go… then that nullifies the advantage we gain with the Son injury.. So postponement then would be the best thing.
Wassup
https://www.premierleague.com/news/2426753
It says 13 out field players and a Goalkeeper. So Leno doesn’t count either. So even if you include Marix it would be 12 outfield players, 2 goalies and 2 doubts in Saka and Cedric. If we can show that they can’t play then it is going to get postponed.