Obviously going out was close to impossible, but at least we’re through
Chelsea feels like a must win game now. If we lose there we’re dragged right into a fight for top 4. Forest Chelsea city and Newcastle could all be right up our asses after the weekend. We need some breathing space
I’m glad it’s Real instead of athletico. We are hopeless against a low block. We do have a good defense tho so against Madrid the simple questions will be
Just how well can we defend?
Can we take 2-3 chances over the two legs?
I don’t think we’re going through scoring less than 2, probably 3. Whether or not we can score that many god knows.
You see ehn, I don't care if I get binned again but I'll say my mind. Arteta is ridiculously dumb. This is a game we could afford to lose, 20 minutes to go were in no danger, yet you bring in 5 first team regulars? When there are Hale Enders on the bench who could have gone to bed tonight feeling on top of the world because of playing 10 minutes in the UCL for their darling Arsenal. And I've watched this way too many times. The man is so set in his ways it's not even funny.
Weird how we have a gaping hole at left 8 and he's never played Zinchenko there but instead played him at LB despite him not being a LB but rather a midfielder. Strange that.
Bob now you’re just being the prototypical ankle biter they talk about.
Why the Fcuk is Rice playing?
Same for Gabby or Raya?
It’s bullshyt …
Why are we even playing Tierney?
He’s leaving us!
Give someone else a chance … even playing a man down we will not blow a 1-7 advantage …
It’s poor management … Period end of story.
Fcuk I’m tired of defending him and then having to deal with ankle snipers like you.
Yes you damn right it’s not enough for me … we have blown a title run mostly due to his poor management and overuse of players and now he’s playing three indispensable players in a nothing game … and then you wonder why hamstrings are ripped and injuries pile up.
300k pw is a lot, no? That's what we're paying to Gabriel and Saliba combined.
It's workable admittedly. But a 34 yo defender on that wage for 2 or 3 years in the PL isn't good news.
Salah would cost an arm and leg though. He's probably shooting for up to 500k pw prolly. As Sakablyat said, his tears last night might be an indication that he's outie.
Saliba never said anything about Arteta. He wants to stay for Arsenal and nothing to do with the manager. If you think he will leave if Arteta is replaced thats from the figment of your imagination. Just like the constant nonsense about players believing in the system. The system hasn't worked for 3 seasons as we always surrendered the title. I'm not even concerned about Saliba and more about what happens in the summer and what Berta is like. If Arteta is still continuing his nonsense then fans know what to do.
Yeah that's another point. He says Arsenal and Arteta fanboys take it as Arteta. Arsenal is an institution that's been able to attract players after Wenger and it'll do the same after Arteta.
Emery the cup specialist in the CL. No one is paying attention
I am. It wouldn’t surprise me if they did PSG. It’s his old club don’t forget
I too think Emery will get past PSG
Their January transfer moves were mostly for the CL
Obviously going out was close to impossible, but at least we’re through
Chelsea feels like a must win game now. If we lose there we’re dragged right into a fight for top 4. Forest Chelsea city and Newcastle could all be right up our asses after the weekend. We need some breathing space
I’m glad it’s Real instead of athletico. We are hopeless against a low block. We do have a good defense tho so against Madrid the simple questions will be
Just how well can we defend?
Can we take 2-3 chances over the two legs?
I don’t think we’re going through scoring less than 2, probably 3. Whether or not we can score that many god knows.
People don't understand Arteta after 5 years
I knew he was going to field his starters.
I'm flabbergasted that he brought himself to resting some tbh.
You see ehn, I don't care if I get binned again but I'll say my mind. Arteta is ridiculously dumb. This is a game we could afford to lose, 20 minutes to go were in no danger, yet you bring in 5 first team regulars? When there are Hale Enders on the bench who could have gone to bed tonight feeling on top of the world because of playing 10 minutes in the UCL for their darling Arsenal. And I've watched this way too many times. The man is so set in his ways it's not even funny.
So arsenal with all the injuries to forwards in a nothing game make sure that all their available forwards play... genius that.
My mistake. Nwaneri with a rest so far.
Atleti have become a very technical side over time
I prefer Atletico to Real though
With Atleti, we can reduce it to a slugfest and maybe eke out a win over two legs.
I'd still fancy Atletico though. You don't experiment with a DM at striker in the champions league quarter final and expect to get through
Comprehension isn't for everyone.
Weird how we have a gaping hole at left 8 and he's never played Zinchenko there but instead played him at LB despite him not being a LB but rather a midfielder. Strange that.
If I haven't ever said that, then I've certainly thought it. The flexibility of Arteta
Why is Arteta not using a completely back up 11 to play this game? What What is he afraid of? Not sure it is wise to risk Gabriel, White and Rice.
Anyone have a link to this games
Bloody Brazil won’t show shyt
I don’t mind the line up apart from not giving an actual striker in Butler-Oyediji a chance.
What does this kid have to do to get some minutes? Tonight’ seems like a good opportunity
We’d need another 3-4 injuries for Mikel to consider using him
Safe to say that kid is sold in the summer. Mikel thinks he’s worthless evidently. Whether or not he really is I’ve no idea
Mikel Mikel
Why do you make it so hard to defend you???
Why are you started Rice, Raya and Gabriel in this game? Why are you not playing a Hale Ender at striker? Why Mikel? Just bloody why?
I’m sorry regardless of outcome I don’t know if I can defend you any more … this is just dumb
Thanks men.
I can’t understand any rational person defending Arteta. That’s that Toxic Positivity Bullshyt we talk about
Really dumb. I don’t get upset but this is just plain dumb
Clearly 7 outfield changes not enough for you!
‘Regardless of outcome’
What no injuries and a comfortable 90 minutes that would see us to the QF would not calm you down? I’m sure Rice, Gabriel and Merino will be subbed.
Bob now you’re just being the prototypical ankle biter they talk about.
Why the Fcuk is Rice playing?
Same for Gabby or Raya?
It’s bullshyt …
Why are we even playing Tierney?
He’s leaving us!
Give someone else a chance … even playing a man down we will not blow a 1-7 advantage …
It’s poor management … Period end of story.
Fcuk I’m tired of defending him and then having to deal with ankle snipers like you.
Yes you damn right it’s not enough for me … we have blown a title run mostly due to his poor management and overuse of players and now he’s playing three indispensable players in a nothing game … and then you wonder why hamstrings are ripped and injuries pile up.
It’s Bullshyt schoolboy management
Nobody should make more than 3 comments that have more than 3 sentences each day
‘Their PL legendary status CB is either leaving on a free or will be 34 and on mega deal probably holding them back in the medium term.’
lol !!!!!!
VVD is in 220kpw , they can easily up him to 300kpw for the next two , three years and get their moneys worth.
300k pw is a lot, no? That's what we're paying to Gabriel and Saliba combined.
It's workable admittedly. But a 34 yo defender on that wage for 2 or 3 years in the PL isn't good news.
Salah would cost an arm and leg though. He's probably shooting for up to 500k pw prolly. As Sakablyat said, his tears last night might be an indication that he's outie.
You need to make up you mind, is he the defensive rock without whom they’d be fucked, or just another PL defender on 300kpw.
A 37 y/o Silva was clocking 4K minutes for Chelsea a few years back, nothing says VVD can’t do same.
I wonder what so interesting VVD had to talk about with PSG's owner + sporting director.
I suspect Arteta will want to use this game for his first team to make amends after the second half at old toilet.
I'm expecting a full team to start.
I have a sneaky feeling Dowman will be on the bench tonight, if he's allowed to? Not sure
LOL insane!!!
Saliba never said anything about Arteta. He wants to stay for Arsenal and nothing to do with the manager. If you think he will leave if Arteta is replaced thats from the figment of your imagination. Just like the constant nonsense about players believing in the system. The system hasn't worked for 3 seasons as we always surrendered the title. I'm not even concerned about Saliba and more about what happens in the summer and what Berta is like. If Arteta is still continuing his nonsense then fans know what to do.
Yeah that's another point. He says Arsenal and Arteta fanboys take it as Arteta. Arsenal is an institution that's been able to attract players after Wenger and it'll do the same after Arteta.