Arsenal Thread 2013/14

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Arsenal have a ridiculously strong midfield - always have had. So why bring in another midfielder?
 
Marvin said:
Arsenal have a ridiculously strong midfield - always have had. So why bring in another midfielder?
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Agreed; it's their forward line that needs strengthening. If Giroud gets a Walcott/Ramsey type injury, they're in trouble. Podolski hasn't set the world on fire since coming to England, and then you've got Oxlade-Chamberlain (is he even an out and out striker?) who isn't prolific in front of goal, Walcott who won't play again this season and then you're down to Bendtner (who's injured as well).
 
jimharri said:
Marvin said:
Arsenal have a ridiculously strong midfield - always have had. So why bring in another midfielder?
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Agreed; it's their forward line that needs strengthening. If Giroud gets a Walcott/Ramsey type injury, they're in trouble. Podolski hasn't set the world on fire since coming to England, and then you've got Oxlade-Chamberlain (is he even an out and out striker?) who isn't prolific in front of goal, Walcott who won't play again this season and then you're down to Bendtner (who's injured as well).
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Ox never played as a striker in his life. Wenger is turning him into a midfielder in a box to box role and I believe he is good enough in front of goal with today's classy finishes(for a midfielder). Time answered your question.

We still should have enough cover in the midfield positions with Rosicky, Arteta, Wilshere, Cazorla, Ozil, Ox, Gnabry, Podolski and if needed Zelalem can be used when the game is already killed off to give some rest to the main guys. That is 8+1 for the 5 midfield/ winger positions, a little thin but, should be enough for the next 4-5 games until Ramsey and Flamini come back.
 
Arse v Liverpool 08.02.14 Barclays Premier League (A)
Arse v United 12.02.14 Barclays Premier League (H)
Arse v Liverpool 16.02.14 FA Cup (H)
Arse v Bayern 19.02.14 Champs League (H)
Arse v Sunderland 22.02.14 Barclays Premier League (H)


yep there goes the season....right there.
 
Think people are doing Arsenal a bit of a disservice at the minute. They are fighting it out with us and Chelsea on merit. I'm shocked admittedly. Ozil has been missing on the pitch for months and Giroud as their only striker makes it more unbelievable. But the Arse midfield like ours interchanges very well. The form of Koscielny/keeper looks to stable now as well. Wenger has won the league before and for that reason only I'd be wary. Personally think they could get FA Cup. We'd get League Cup and league double. And table finishes 1. Us. 2.Arse. 3. Chelsea. 4. Liverpool. 5. Everton. 6. Rags. 7.Spurs.

Reason for Chelsea in 3rd is I think they will lose tonight and go a round further in Champs League unfortunately.
 
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