I love Martinelli but surely Arteta must be running out of patience with him. I think it’s all in his head. His decision making is so far off base it’s scary. I feel for him but this is high level sports. You either find the help or you’re shipped out.
I would say that was a controlled performance overall. Spuds huffed and puffed but we blew that toilet bowl down. Agree with the view that today was a must win and next week is a must not lose. I think the performance of this team over the course of this season will just get better and better. Let's go !!!
Arteta in his post match has said that he had to rethink everything after losing so many players and he had to come up with a new plan to adapt to the players we have and play deeper. That might seem simple but that is incredible self awareness to do that. Wenger used to infuriate me with lack of application of common sense in these games.
Arteta didn't do that when went to the Etihad with Holding. I can see the progress he is making from where he was. I love the guy. He has turned a team that was brittle to a team that is gritty and tries to get things done whatever the circumstances.
Saka should be rested against Atalanta before his minor injuries become major. He can come on as a sub if needed, but I doubt it. All well and good adapting from losing players but still needs to know when to give players a breather and trust his bench.
I think he will rest Saka. We can't afford not to. Because he had issues today, played all international matches, plus we play City on a Sunday after Atalanta on Thursday. Sterling is starting that game. I don't know what he can do in midfield though.
Dang I overreacted with the Ode injuries. We still have enough weapons in the team to do damage even if we lose him for a period. Still need better cover from the bench though. We need to strengthen the January window for Ode position.
Just came on here to mock the bed-wetters and whiners and let you know that Mikel is the first manager since George Graham to beat spurs in the league 3 times in a row.
People will say Mikel has spent money, which he has. Howver the success rate of his biggest signings is fantastic. Compare that with that bald Dutch guy at United.
Erik Ten Hag - Yoro (£52m), Antony (£86m), Casemiro (£70m), Mason Mount (£55m) - £263m total
Arteta - Rice (£105m), Havertz (£60m), White (£50m), Jesus (£50m) - £265m total
Imagine if we signed some of the dross they did at those crazy prices.
You can talk about his drive, coaching ability, man management skills etc but what has been vital is that KSE have had confidence in Arteta , to provide him with the budget to improve the squad.
This was always going to be needed.
Those numpties who accuse him of being a 'cheque book manager' miss the point completely; ANY manager who was going to get Arsenal back at the top table was going to need a considerable net spend over a few years with the messed up squad that he inherited.
Just spending money has no guarantee of success - Chelsea, United etc.
Absolutely. He is a top defender. He shut down everything that came his side. And the funny part is he rarely played LB until Arteta. We can even invert him from RB and play Calafiori at LB if we wanted to rest White.
You're all forgetting Cala also plays left CB. Our entire defense has cover in every position. its midfield, where we're short by two players, not counting Nwaneri.
Kai put in a great shift but still prefer him at CF
More I watch Trossard when he starts the less impressed I am. He does seem to give the ball away a lot and isn’t the fastest of players.
Jamie redknapp saying Timber should’ve been sent off for his ‘tackle’ what a knob
It wasn’t even a foul. He wins the ball, the spurs lad goes for it as it’s a 50/50 and unluckily gets himself caught
That’s not even a fucking free kick let alone a red.
Twat.
Completely agree
Porro’s foot was equally high.
I love Martinelli but surely Arteta must be running out of patience with him. I think it’s all in his head. His decision making is so far off base it’s scary. I feel for him but this is high level sports. You either find the help or you’re shipped out.
onto city with Rice
I told you this was a smash and grab game. Got it right with that one.
yes we won great win
I would say that was a controlled performance overall. Spuds huffed and puffed but we blew that toilet bowl down. Agree with the view that today was a must win and next week is a must not lose. I think the performance of this team over the course of this season will just get better and better. Let's go !!!
Excuses🙄
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/30452880/cristian-romero-private-jet-spurs-arsenal/
Usually it's the fans doing the excusing-- not the CBs. 😁
Romero and van de venn are the most overrated CBs in the PL. only Lisandro Martinez comes close
A few glorified mustafis out here getting bigged up every time they step out on a pitch
Arteta in his post match has said that he had to rethink everything after losing so many players and he had to come up with a new plan to adapt to the players we have and play deeper. That might seem simple but that is incredible self awareness to do that. Wenger used to infuriate me with lack of application of common sense in these games.
Arteta didn't do that when went to the Etihad with Holding. I can see the progress he is making from where he was. I love the guy. He has turned a team that was brittle to a team that is gritty and tries to get things done whatever the circumstances.
Saka should be rested against Atalanta before his minor injuries become major. He can come on as a sub if needed, but I doubt it. All well and good adapting from losing players but still needs to know when to give players a breather and trust his bench.
I think he will rest Saka. We can't afford not to. Because he had issues today, played all international matches, plus we play City on a Sunday after Atalanta on Thursday. Sterling is starting that game. I don't know what he can do in midfield though.
Dang I overreacted with the Ode injuries. We still have enough weapons in the team to do damage even if we lose him for a period. Still need better cover from the bench though. We need to strengthen the January window for Ode position.
Just came on here to mock the bed-wetters and whiners and let you know that Mikel is the first manager since George Graham to beat spurs in the league 3 times in a row.
Congrats Mikel 👏🏼😄😄😄
People will say Mikel has spent money, which he has. Howver the success rate of his biggest signings is fantastic. Compare that with that bald Dutch guy at United.
Erik Ten Hag - Yoro (£52m), Antony (£86m), Casemiro (£70m), Mason Mount (£55m) - £263m total
Arteta - Rice (£105m), Havertz (£60m), White (£50m), Jesus (£50m) - £265m total
Imagine if we signed some of the dross they did at those crazy prices.
lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5SjUiWq02w
Great win today. Thought we could be in trouble but an excellent performance in all areas
Mad that yesterday there were two people fighting in the comments that Arteta hasn't moved the needle at Arsenal.
More than 2 massively criticising and mocking him
Those same people would argue that Elvis is still alive working in a chip shop in Rotherham
Cretins
You can talk about his drive, coaching ability, man management skills etc but what has been vital is that KSE have had confidence in Arteta , to provide him with the budget to improve the squad.
This was always going to be needed.
Those numpties who accuse him of being a 'cheque book manager' miss the point completely; ANY manager who was going to get Arsenal back at the top table was going to need a considerable net spend over a few years with the messed up squad that he inherited.
Just spending money has no guarantee of success - Chelsea, United etc.
The thought of a midfield of Rice, Merino and Odegard, in front of Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba and Timber/White. I'll be confident against anybody!
😂 Awful, innit? They are just sad sods.
If one can't see that Arteta has moved the needle it's beyond myopic now.
We haven't finished 2nd twice for no reason.
Tets has unfinished business.
Jurien Timber is absolutely magnificent, a whole joy never being nervous when a winger is running at our LB, Zinchenko always gave me palpations
Absolutely. He is a top defender. He shut down everything that came his side. And the funny part is he rarely played LB until Arteta. We can even invert him from RB and play Calafiori at LB if we wanted to rest White.
I've been saying it. Jurrien is our defacto LB. We can forget about Zinky in big games from now on.
Yea I agree which is also why in a way I'm happy we've still got Kvior with us, a whole lot of rotation Arteta has to do this season and smartly too
You're forgetting Calafiori, Rich. There may well be a fair few games when Timber plays RB and Calafiori slots in at LB.
You're all forgetting Cala also plays left CB. Our entire defense has cover in every position. its midfield, where we're short by two players, not counting Nwaneri.
Don't forget that people are different. As much as an ACL is a shit injury to get over, Jurrien seems to have gotten over it faster than the norm.
To me today he just looked like a player who needs more live games to gel with the team.
It was always plan A from Tets to have Jurrien own the LB position.