Agreed.The trouble we've got is that we've always got a Brentford performance in us.
Regardless of how the season ends, there is no greater satisfaction than seeing the faith in youngsters vindicated and it’s been so enjoyable watching our young team play with such verve and enthusiasm.Fair bit of flapping here after yesterday's game putting them 8 ahead.
I do take them seriously but they are not yet favourites for the title in my book.
They have an athletic, energetic group of young players and are well coached but no recent experience of pacing themselves in a long campaign and coming out on top.
Pep, like Ferguson in the past, is a master at having his squad peak at the vital time to go on a long run of victories winning many games early allowing the players to play at a lower tempo and not expend too much energy or risk injuries by having to strain every sinew to win close games.
I do worry a bit about the fact that we're still in all the Cups and seemingly going all out to win them whereas Arsenal are out of the LC and may well be prepared to prioritise the PL above all else.
I agree, both very easy on the eye.Both Arsenal and Newcastle will still be in the mix towards the latter end of the season IMO. Both very good attacking teams and quick play and I have to be honest and say I`ve enjoyed watching both these teams.
We need to be on toes for all games, something which Pep is very good at making the lads do. An interesting seaon ahead.
Yes, Arteta has put together a very good squad who have outperformed expectations. Strength in depth may become an issue as the season progresses but you should be disappointed if you finish outside the top 2. Newcastle's rise has possibly come sooner than expected but that in some part is due to Chelsea and Liverpool underperforming in the first half of the season.Regardless of how the season ends, there is no greater satisfaction than seeing the faith in youngsters vindicated and it’s been so enjoyable watching our young team play with such verve and enthusiasm.
Odergaard looks fantastic. A real elite-level player.Regardless of how the season ends, there is no greater satisfaction than seeing the faith in youngsters vindicated and it’s been so enjoyable watching our young team play with such verve and enthusiasm.
He is brilliant, one of the best aroundOdergaard looks fantastic. A real elite-level player.
Arteta really understands the midfield role and Odergaard has flourished there under his guidance. I think he is a great player who could become a legend.He is brilliant, one of the best around
If that was the case how did Liverpool win it for the first time in 30 years? How did you win it for the first time in decades with Mancini as manager? How did Leicester City win it. Teams can win the league without recent precedent.Fair bit of flapping here after yesterday's game putting them 8 ahead.
I do take them seriously but they are not yet favourites for the title in my book.
They have an athletic, energetic group of young players and are well coached but no recent experience of pacing themselves in a long campaign and coming out on top.
Pep, like Ferguson in the past, is a master at having his squad peak at the vital time to go on a long run of victories winning many games early allowing the players to play at a lower tempo and not expend too much energy or risk injuries by having to strain every sinew to win close games.
I do worry a bit about the fact that we're still in all the Cups and seemingly going all out to win them whereas Arsenal are out of the LC and may well be prepared to prioritise the PL above all else.
You have three big games in January. If you can maintain your lead after the results of them I think you have a bloody good chance of going all the way. You have another three tough fixtures April but if you still have your lead then it will be tough to pull back. Very impressed with this version of Arsenal. Good to watch with some very good players. Of course you must admit City have had a huge input with Gabby, Zinch and Arteta but thats about winning attitude. Think Odegard, Partey, Saliba, Martinelli all excellent.If that was the case how did Liverpool win it for the first time in 30 years? How did you win it for the first time in decades with Mancini as manager? How did Leicester City win it. Teams can win the league without recent precedent.
People keep saying 'Arsenal always bottle the title' even though every player and the manager is not associated with what happened among previous Arsenal campaigns. Peoples perceptions of Arsenal are still influenced by previous years, not appreciating the rapid change that Arteta has ushered in playing personnel, culture ect.
Even when West Ham scored. I wasnt phased, I knew we would still win. Brighton away this week.........well win this too
If that was the case how did Liverpool win it for the first time in 30 years? How did you win it for the first time in decades with Mancini as manager? How did Leicester City win it. Teams can win the league without recent precedent.
People keep saying 'Arsenal always bottle the title' even though every player and the manager is not associated with what happened among previous Arsenal campaigns. Peoples perceptions of Arsenal are still influenced by previous years, not appreciating the rapid change that Arteta has ushered in playing personnel, culture ect.
Even when West Ham scored. I wasnt phased, I knew we would still win. Brighton away this week.........well win this too
If that was the case how did Liverpool win it for the first time in 30 years? How did you win it for the first time in decades with Mancini as manager? How did Leicester City win it. Teams can win the league without recent precedent.
People keep saying 'Arsenal always bottle the title' even though every player and the manager is not associated with what happened among previous Arsenal campaigns. Peoples perceptions of Arsenal are still influenced by previous years, not appreciating the rapid change that Arteta has ushered in playing personnel, culture ect.
Even when West Ham scored. I wasnt phased, I knew we would still win. Brighton away this week.........well win this too
If that was the case how did Liverpool win it for the first time in 30 years? How did you win it for the first time in decades with Mancini as manager? How did Leicester City win it. Teams can win the league without recent precedent.
People keep saying 'Arsenal always bottle the title' even though every player and the manager is not associated with what happened among previous Arsenal campaigns. Peoples perceptions of Arsenal are still influenced by previous years, not appreciating the rapid change that Arteta has ushered in playing personnel, culture ect.
Even when West Ham scored. I wasnt phased, I knew we would still win. Brighton away this week.........well win this too.
What happened to getting top four last season when it was a shoe in?
Can you put that on arsenal-headed notepaper and send it to uefa?Same here, I wouldn't mind arsenal winning it if its not City.
I think the country might get behind it too.