Arsenal Thread - 2022/23

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Paul1970 said:
I agree . Anyone who thinks this arsenal team will fall away is in a big shock as they will go to the wire and there’s a good chance they win the title especially if we carry on the pre World Cup form .
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Agreed with you both. 13 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss is 95pts + form. They've been excellent so far.

No doubt they will draw and lose a few more games before the end (so will we) and they still have to play us twice which looks pretty pivotal at this stage but think they're in it for the long run providing they don't suffer too many injuries. Their front 3 or 4 are excellent and they have had a settled defence along with Partey shielding in front which has led to consistency.

I'm hoping we can keep the majority of our team fit now. We've not had the same luck with injury so far.
 
Really impressed with them. Their intensity was incredible. Even late in the game, when it was pretty well won, they were swarming any West Ham players on the ball.

I'm not at all sure they're going to fall away. We need to take at least 4 points off them.
 
A young team full of confidence and energy to burn with very skilful players plus a very good a manager who knows all the tricks of the trade plus Peps thinking! When we play them it a free hit with no pressure all the pressure is on us! 10/12 more games time if they still 5/8 points clear that’s when I will think there a big threat. They looked brilliant at the Moment though..
 
Prestwich_Blue said:
Really impressed with them. Their intensity was incredible. Even late in the game, when it was pretty well won, they were swarming any West Ham players on the ball.

I'm not at all sure they're going to fall away. We need to take at least 4 points off them.moment
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You can tell Arteta has worked with Pep can’t you? Our intensity seems to have dropped compared to them at the
 
richards30 said:
You can tell Arteta has worked with Pep can’t you? Our intensity seems to have dropped compared to them at the
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Tbh I just can’t see us winning the title this year because our midfield is too pedestrian and almost at walking pace in some games and our defence is conceding silly goals from nothing in most ganes . We have haaland who is gonna break records but we are putting everything in getting the ball to him and forgetting what we are good at and what has won us titles over the years . Way too much rotation aswell .
 
Well, if it isn't us I'd rather it be Arsenal. Good football, some likeable young players coming through, Arteta's City connections etc. I wouldn't feel too bad about handing over the trophy to them at the end of the season. As long as we're not handing it over to...No, no no. Don't go there. Don't even think of going there. Fuck that!
 
Prestwich_Blue said:
Really impressed with them. Their intensity was incredible. Even late in the game, when it was pretty well won, they were swarming any West Ham players on the ball.

I'm not at all sure they're going to fall away. We need to take at least 4 points off them.
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Since the start of the season they've looked full of energy and hungrier than us. Might sound arrogant but whether Arsenal win the title this season is up to us. We haven't even got to 2nd gear yet, whether we can move up a few gears is my only concern as we've looked lethargic in most games with the odd exception.
 
Paul1970 said:
Tbh I just can’t see us winning the title this year because our midfield is too pedestrian and almost at walking pace in some games and our defence is conceding silly goals from nothing in most ganes . We have haaland who is gonna break records but we are putting everything in getting the ball to him and forgetting what we are good at and what has won us titles over the years . Way too much rotation aswell .
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The rotation bit is the biggest issue imo mate. Pep is trying to keep everyone happy yet when others play, you can pretty much name 7-8 players that are guaranteed to start for them whereas we have no idea as fans besides Ederson, Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo and Haaland? The defence has too much chopping and changing though as the CB’S don’t have time to form a recent partnership
 
Honestly Arsenal has really impressed me in this first half of the season.. Arteta's seeds are growing, I just they manage to keep it on top, wouldn't mind if they win the league, if City doesn't.. I kind of missed the old Arsenal who was at least in TOP 4 every season if they hadn't won anything..
 
Be interesting to see if Arteta comes here after Arsenal maybe?
Anyway I think we will struggle this season to retain our crown, despite Haaland
 
richards30 said:
The rotation bit is the biggest issue imo mate. Pep is trying to keep everyone happy yet when others play, you can pretty much name 7-8 players that are guaranteed to start for them whereas we have no idea as fans besides Ederson, Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo and Haaland? The defence has too much chopping and changing though as the CB’S don’t have time to form a recent partnership
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Yep the front three that started against the rags pep hasn’t played it since that’s a weird one
 
Watched the Goon v West Ham game and probably time to admit that this Goon team is a contender , they are a young side with loads of energy with a manager who has been taught by the best , and unlike many of the Goons teams over the years this one has some backbone a rarity for the southern shandy drinkers.
Looking forward to the game in February , the master against the apprentice will be interesting.
 
richards30 said:
And our best performance by a mile mate?
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That first half is the best we have played this season. We haven't looked that deadly before or after that half. We have looked slow and uninspiring at times. We have 2 more gears to go up ans of we can do that i dont see why we cannot go on 15 game run win streak and win all
 
They're on track for a 100 point season at current rate. They're already talking about this being the greatest start ever, an unimaginable return etc yet mention our centurions season where we kept their current pace for the entire season and their deluded fans will dismiss it in favour of a season where they drew 12 games and got 10 less points but didn't lose. Maybe the thick fuckers will recognise there's no Comparison now they're finally fighting with the big boys and see what it takes to get the numbers us and the dippers have been getting.
 
richards30 said:
The rotation bit is the biggest issue imo mate. Pep is trying to keep everyone happy yet when others play, you can pretty much name 7-8 players that are guaranteed to start for them whereas we have no idea as fans besides Ederson, Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo and Haaland? The defence has too much chopping and changing though as the CB’S don’t have time to form a recent partnership
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Thing is though mate, what you describe is also your biggest strength over a long season. Yes, we have continuity, you can name our first choice 1 to 11, and that's fine when everyone is fit, but start to get injuries and we can suffer. That's why Arteta wants to be active in January, as we lack quality depth.
 
GunnerGer said:
Thing is though mate, what you describe is also your biggest strength over a long season. Yes, we have continuity, you can name our first choice 1 to 11, and that's fine when everyone is fit, but start to get injuries and we can suffer. That's why Arteta wants to be active in January, as we lack quality depth.
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Also true but depends also on who we get injuries too mate?
 
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