I really think we can win today. It's all about remaining focused now and showing that the team can take in the pressure of this final game. Everton will put up a fight, initially, until we start scoring. And then they will gradually cave in. But we have to score at least 2 goals in the first half for any of this to happen.
The amount of fight Everton put in will be linked to how much we are showing Everton how much we want to win today. If we play today with the appetite of a 5 week hungry tiger who are determined to win, we should be able to handle Everton.
If we start showing some doubts it may invite Everton back in.
The fact that the team are playing at home is going to help a lot with the home supporters giving that extra push to get this needed win over the line.
Was just listening to 5live and they were interviewing City and Arsenal fans. Well played to the Gooner who slipped in a '115 questions' during his contribution.
It's expecting to be 25C by KO. Obviously excited for the game but also looking forward to seeing how many of the Invincibles will be attending as they've all been invited. It's an end of season celebration, whatever happens. We better win though!
A bit sad that on the cusp of our final game of the season and with a EPL trophy in attendance at the Emirates, looks like only 1 or 2 added comments since I went to bed yesterday...
Anyway, WHU side bar talks the talk incl Charles W citing they got 2 at the Emirates so why not... yup, let's hope so but we must get the work done in the 1H...
Wouldn't be funny if both games remain a draw after 70 , or 80 ,mins.... that will be immense pressure& stress on the pitches AND frankly everywhere around the 🌎
Wonder if Arteta would tweak the starting 11 like Jorginho in for Partey. Bet he'd persist with Trossard on the left though.
Less than 12 hours to go! Let the countdown begins... 💪💪💪
One final point from me on Raya - if we do eventually buy someone even better then great- we will be an even stronger team! In the meantime the meanest defence was not coincidental - that requires a strong keeper as well as great defenders and defensive midfielders
I was thinking about what we’ll likely do in the transfer market, and based off previous, it seems likely we’ll try to do some business within the domestic market, or players with PL experience:
“White + Ramsdale
Jesus + Zinchenko
Trossard + Jorginho
Rice + Havertz + Raya”
… Players I think we could go for:
Guimaraes, Gallagher, Gibbs-White, Steele..
I love Neto.. And I know a few like Olise, but I’ve just got a nagging doubts on both, robustness in our wide forwards kinda feels like a necessity.
Our wide players get kicked a lot, we defend as a team, it’s a physically demanding role.
One of the reasons I’m cold on Isak as centre forward, who’s clearly very talented, is he looks a poor stylistic fit.
We might go for a few project players, we’ve been linked to Hato, Diomande, Sesko.. Depending on outgoings..
But I’d like us to get at least one Rice style signing, a complete game-changer, who can bang reasonably quickly and raises the level of the team..
FDJ would certainly fall into that category, but I’d worry about his level of robustness..
I thought when Raya joined, he was on a par with Ramsdale and could not understand why he was bought. Now, I realise he is worse. The Golden Gloves means he's the best?! On that reckoning, Pickford is the second best keeper in the Premiership...... Now, this comment will go down badly with those who think Arteta can do no wrong, tough! He has an appalling record with keepers. Leno over Martinez, then had to buy Ramsdale. Then Cana recommended Raya ( remember he also recommended the great Runarsson), so Ramsdale was ousted-why? Because Raya has a "better distribution!" Yes, a few kicks go straight to Havertz, many go out of play. Examine his record compared to Ramsdale who perhaps had 4 or 5 games last season where he was dodgy. Raya- first goal against Spurs at home, Lens away, Chelsea away, Luton away ( 2 goals), Porto away, Bayern first goal with his mad dash to the centre circle, Spurs away first goal. Also his inability to claim crosses- Newcastle, Bayern (away) and the fact he never lets his intentions known to Saliba and Gabriel. In all, he does not fill me with confidence and is average. He has been responsible for more goals against than Ramsdale and the latter had the donkey Holding for the last 10 or so games last season. Raya has had the best central defenders in front of him and has still shown his vulnerability. This will come back to bite Arteta next season and finally the penny will drop and he'll be on the look-out for a new one - yet again!
"Since Odegaard’s permanent arrival from Real Madrid in the summer of 2021, no pairing has been as consistently in-tune as the Norwegian as a right-sided No 8 and Saka on the right wing.
They rank first and second for passes made in the final third and chances created between two players for Arsenal. Saka has found his skipper 235 times, with Odegaard going the other way 195 times. Odegaard has created 22 chances for Saka, with the winger creating 18 chances in return — the highest combination of chances created between two players across the Premier League this season.
In the Premier League, Odegaard ranks first for chances created from open play (81), shot-creating actions (205), through balls (39) and passes into the penalty area (120), and second for total chances created (94), progressive passes (324) and expected assists (10.5). Saka ranks first for expected assists (10.7), third for chances created from open play (68), shot-creating actions (183) and passes into the penalty area (70), and fourth for total chances created (88)."
I appreciate that this is my way of dealing with probable disappointment but I'm trying not to imagine us winning PL tomorrow. I'm focussing on enjoying the day, pre match BBQ and drinks, wearing my Bergkamp shirt, clapping and cheering the team during and after the game and then going to the pub to raise a glass to the club, reminiscing on a wonderful season.
To go into the last match with the outside possibility of taking the title is clear progress. I'm reading about a lot of recognition from the press, applauding Arsenal for not making it another City procession this season and acknowledging that we are of a standard and quality to be worthy title winners.
I'm already getting a sense that most football fans are done with City's dominance under the shadow of financial shenanigans. The majority of fans will welcome Arsenal's ascendancy which is approaching.
I believe Arsenal will win the title today.
Really looking forward to today!!
I really think we can win today. It's all about remaining focused now and showing that the team can take in the pressure of this final game. Everton will put up a fight, initially, until we start scoring. And then they will gradually cave in. But we have to score at least 2 goals in the first half for any of this to happen.
The amount of fight Everton put in will be linked to how much we are showing Everton how much we want to win today. If we play today with the appetite of a 5 week hungry tiger who are determined to win, we should be able to handle Everton.
If we start showing some doubts it may invite Everton back in.
The fact that the team are playing at home is going to help a lot with the home supporters giving that extra push to get this needed win over the line.
3-1 win to The Arsenal.
COYG!!!
Via Charles Watts:
Josh Kroenke: "While we are undoubtedly proud of the progress we have made, I want to be clear that no one at the club will stand still.”
“However things finish today, we’re all working behind the scenes to move us forward again. There is so much that we want to achieve."
A lot of that has to do with Arteta. He really is committed in getting Arsenal to the promised land.
Arteta obviously deserves a lot of credit but I like the way Kroenke shares the credit out to everybody who has contributed, including the fans!
Was just listening to 5live and they were interviewing City and Arsenal fans. Well played to the Gooner who slipped in a '115 questions' during his contribution.
It's expecting to be 25C by KO. Obviously excited for the game but also looking forward to seeing how many of the Invincibles will be attending as they've all been invited. It's an end of season celebration, whatever happens. We better win though!
Excited for today. The gobshite pikey lost and i'm filled with 'you never know'..... COYG
FAVORITE GOAL?
Mine is the third goal against Chelsea [Kai Havertz] - because of THAT PASS from Martin Odegaard.
Sumptuous.
A bit sad that on the cusp of our final game of the season and with a EPL trophy in attendance at the Emirates, looks like only 1 or 2 added comments since I went to bed yesterday...
Anyway, WHU side bar talks the talk incl Charles W citing they got 2 at the Emirates so why not... yup, let's hope so but we must get the work done in the 1H...
Wouldn't be funny if both games remain a draw after 70 , or 80 ,mins.... that will be immense pressure& stress on the pitches AND frankly everywhere around the 🌎
Wonder if Arteta would tweak the starting 11 like Jorginho in for Partey. Bet he'd persist with Trossard on the left though.
Less than 12 hours to go! Let the countdown begins... 💪💪💪
One final point from me on Raya - if we do eventually buy someone even better then great- we will be an even stronger team! In the meantime the meanest defence was not coincidental - that requires a strong keeper as well as great defenders and defensive midfielders
Via Fabrizio Romano:
“Benjamin Šeško scores again… and it’s a goal or assist in each Bundesliga game he started since January 27!
11 goals, 2 assists in 13 games — all in separated games. 🤖🇸🇮
⚽️ vs Stuttgart
⚽️ vs Union
⚽️ vs Augsburg
⚽️ vs Bayern
👟 vs Bochum
👟 vs Köln
⚽️ vs Freiburg
⚽️ vs Wolfsburg
⚽️ vs Heidenheim
⚽️ vs Dortmund
⚽️ vs Hoffenheim
⚽️ vs Werder
🆕⚽️ vs Eintracht”
No idea about Sesko, but could he be a young player on the cusp of a major breakthrough?..
Sesko becomes the youngest ever player to score in 7 consecutive Bundesliga games:
https://x.com/oloyegame/status/1791842493123731730
De Zerbi leaving Brighton..
Fair-play to Brighton, a manager publicly flirting with leaving, doesn’t breed stability.
No value going into a season, or building with a manager, when at the first opportunity to get out, he’s probably going to want to take it.
Doesn't say if de Zerbi got next job lined up, I think he going to manure or bayern, we'll soon find out.
I was thinking about what we’ll likely do in the transfer market, and based off previous, it seems likely we’ll try to do some business within the domestic market, or players with PL experience:
“White + Ramsdale
Jesus + Zinchenko
Trossard + Jorginho
Rice + Havertz + Raya”
… Players I think we could go for:
Guimaraes, Gallagher, Gibbs-White, Steele..
I love Neto.. And I know a few like Olise, but I’ve just got a nagging doubts on both, robustness in our wide forwards kinda feels like a necessity.
Our wide players get kicked a lot, we defend as a team, it’s a physically demanding role.
One of the reasons I’m cold on Isak as centre forward, who’s clearly very talented, is he looks a poor stylistic fit.
We might go for a few project players, we’ve been linked to Hato, Diomande, Sesko.. Depending on outgoings..
But I’d like us to get at least one Rice style signing, a complete game-changer, who can bang reasonably quickly and raises the level of the team..
FDJ would certainly fall into that category, but I’d worry about his level of robustness..
I thought when Raya joined, he was on a par with Ramsdale and could not understand why he was bought. Now, I realise he is worse. The Golden Gloves means he's the best?! On that reckoning, Pickford is the second best keeper in the Premiership...... Now, this comment will go down badly with those who think Arteta can do no wrong, tough! He has an appalling record with keepers. Leno over Martinez, then had to buy Ramsdale. Then Cana recommended Raya ( remember he also recommended the great Runarsson), so Ramsdale was ousted-why? Because Raya has a "better distribution!" Yes, a few kicks go straight to Havertz, many go out of play. Examine his record compared to Ramsdale who perhaps had 4 or 5 games last season where he was dodgy. Raya- first goal against Spurs at home, Lens away, Chelsea away, Luton away ( 2 goals), Porto away, Bayern first goal with his mad dash to the centre circle, Spurs away first goal. Also his inability to claim crosses- Newcastle, Bayern (away) and the fact he never lets his intentions known to Saliba and Gabriel. In all, he does not fill me with confidence and is average. He has been responsible for more goals against than Ramsdale and the latter had the donkey Holding for the last 10 or so games last season. Raya has had the best central defenders in front of him and has still shown his vulnerability. This will come back to bite Arteta next season and finally the penny will drop and he'll be on the look-out for a new one - yet again!
Don’t know why I bothered to read this to the end - what utter bollocks
and breathe...
"Since Odegaard’s permanent arrival from Real Madrid in the summer of 2021, no pairing has been as consistently in-tune as the Norwegian as a right-sided No 8 and Saka on the right wing.
They rank first and second for passes made in the final third and chances created between two players for Arsenal. Saka has found his skipper 235 times, with Odegaard going the other way 195 times. Odegaard has created 22 chances for Saka, with the winger creating 18 chances in return — the highest combination of chances created between two players across the Premier League this season.
In the Premier League, Odegaard ranks first for chances created from open play (81), shot-creating actions (205), through balls (39) and passes into the penalty area (120), and second for total chances created (94), progressive passes (324) and expected assists (10.5). Saka ranks first for expected assists (10.7), third for chances created from open play (68), shot-creating actions (183) and passes into the penalty area (70), and fourth for total chances created (88)."
https://archive.ph/apOWr
We must ensure full concentration to beat Everton first and foremost. I can’t imagine if somehow the Cheaters drop points but then so do we… ?!
I appreciate that this is my way of dealing with probable disappointment but I'm trying not to imagine us winning PL tomorrow. I'm focussing on enjoying the day, pre match BBQ and drinks, wearing my Bergkamp shirt, clapping and cheering the team during and after the game and then going to the pub to raise a glass to the club, reminiscing on a wonderful season.
To go into the last match with the outside possibility of taking the title is clear progress. I'm reading about a lot of recognition from the press, applauding Arsenal for not making it another City procession this season and acknowledging that we are of a standard and quality to be worthy title winners.
I'm already getting a sense that most football fans are done with City's dominance under the shadow of financial shenanigans. The majority of fans will welcome Arsenal's ascendancy which is approaching.
Aah 'God's' shirt. I'll be wearing mine. WHAT a PLAYER that man was.
Mine just says ‘Genius’!