Arsenal Thread | 2024/25

[mancboy]

They are cheats, its not dark arts, its cheating plain and simple and anything else is dressing it up and i would actively say they are targeting players to injure at this point i would put nothing past arteta.

 

[paulchapo]

Its the boy cries wolf syndrome soon they will have a player that goes down with a genuine injury and the ref will play on regardless :)

Still at the end of the day for all these dark arts football they still have nothing to show for it ............. its ok adapting these tactics if your getting the rewards but they aint ............he simply has to win something this season but they wont because they are to emotional

In some ways I can see why they went down this approach as Arsenal had been looked upon as a soft touch for a number of years. The problem is they have taken it too far now and are gaining a bad reputation for it. Even worse for them referee's are wising up to their antics.

I can't think of many teams where this approach has been successful, certainly not any form of sustained success. That great Leeds team under Revie played this way and never fulfilled their potential. Atletico are the same in Spain. Mourinho's teams have some success playing this way but again it soon implodes.

This season is shit or bust for them I think. If they don't win a major trophy then the myth of Arteta and all Arsenal's promise could start to unravel.

 

[NewDawnFades]

Actually I thought the defence did very well vs Haaland. He scored his goal, after Gabriel left a big gap and Savinho made a nice pass (superb clinical finish from Haaland btw), and he had a header saved but was largely pocketed in the 2nd half despite playing vs a 10 man team that had flown back from Italy on thursday night and had 2 of the starting back 4 subbed off with cramp for a Polish reserve team player and a 17 year old making his debut.

Haaland's scored a billion goals this season already and when Trossard was sent off surely the feeling was the game was made for Haaland but they largely frustrated him to the extent that he had a go at the aforementioned 17 year old making his debut, and then threw the ball at Gabriel's head after Stones got the equaliser (apparently this is all cool with VAR lol). He then tried to bulldoze Partey. He basically lost control.

I'll let you be the judge if you think that's classy or not, suffice to say the Arsenal defence will remember his actions and he can expect a warm reunion with them at the Emirates next year. Havertz has apparently already said that the foul on Rodri in the first seconds was to remind him of what he said about Arsenal's mentality in an interview at the end of last season, I'd expect Haaland has talked himself into getting smashed at some point in the game at the Emirates. All very unseemly and nothing I'd condone but there are signs he's getting carried away - you'd never see Mbappe do that for example.

You are a total prick mate, get the fuck off a city forum. Talking yourself into getting smashed here.

 

[paulchapo]

You are a total prick mate, get the fuck off a city forum. Talking yourself into getting smashed here.

The fucker is treading a very fine line with his post. It happens a lot with opposition fans on here. They start out okay and are given a bit of licence then start taking liberties. They forget this, a general.football section or not, it is still a City forum.

 

[Gray]

Actually I thought the defence did very well vs Haaland. He scored his goal, after Gabriel left a big gap and Savinho made a nice pass (superb clinical finish from Haaland btw), and he had a header saved but was largely pocketed in the 2nd half despite playing vs a 10 man team that had flown back from Italy on thursday night and had 2 of the starting back 4 subbed off with cramp for a Polish reserve team player and a 17 year old making his debut.

Haaland's scored a billion goals this season already and when Trossard was sent off surely the feeling was the game was made for Haaland but they largely frustrated him to the extent that he had a go at the aforementioned 17 year old making his debut, and then threw the ball at Gabriel's head after Stones got the equaliser (apparently this is all cool with VAR lol). He then tried to bulldoze Partey. He basically lost control.

I'll let you be the judge if you think that's classy or not, suffice to say the Arsenal defence will remember his actions and he can expect a warm reunion with them at the Emirates next year. Havertz has apparently already said that the foul on Rodri in the first seconds was to remind him of what he said about Arsenal's mentality in an interview at the end of last season, I'd expect Haaland has talked himself into getting smashed at some point in the game at the Emirates. All very unseemly and nothing I'd condone but there are signs he's getting carried away - you'd never see Mbappe do that for example.

Shown your true colours there mate with an utter pile of hogwash.

I suggest you delete your profile and crawl back under your rock.

If you can’t see the blatant gamesmanship and cheating by your team then there is no hope for you.

Adios.

 

[Bluekiwi]

A big write up on the MSN website here in NZ spouting how good their defensive masterclass was. Not a single word about players suffering from cramp (illegally) or time wasting by their goalie. I posted a comment mentioning those "dark arts" tactics - simply in order that anyone who reads his article can see he is a biased Arsenal reporter.

 

[bluemanc16]

I have just seen the BBC's report of yesterday's match calling Arsenal performance to be "streetwise" instead of what it was, cynical and anti -football .In all the years Liverpool were our main challengers, these were not their characteristics.Yesterday, I left the ground with a bad taste in my mouth because Arsenal could win the League which would be a retrograde step for football.
I thought I would never say this, but, if we can't win the League this year I hope Liverpool can win it, that's how strongly I feel about Arsenal dragging football back to the dark days of anti , win at all costs football

 

[mancboy]

I have just seen the BBC's report of yesterday's match calling Arsenal performance to be "streetwise" instead of what it was, cynical and anti -football .In all the years Liverpool were our main challengers, these were not their characteristics.Yesterday, I left the ground with a bad taste in my mouth because Arsenal could win the League which would be a retrograde step for football.
I thought I would never say this, but, if we can't win the League this year I hope Liverpool can win it, that's how strongly I feel about Arsenal dragging football back to the dark days of anti , win at all costs football

The BBC condoning cheating, being shady as fuck and breaking the law , i suppose they are at least keeping on brand.

 

[Gray]

A big write up on the MSN website here in NZ spouting how good their defensive masterclass was. Not a single word about players suffering from cramp (illegally) or time wasting by their goalie. I posted a comment mentioning those "dark arts" tactics - simply in order that anyone who reads his article can see he is a biased Arsenal reporter.

Goalie at one point late on went to place the ball on the left side of his box to take the goalkick. He then (as he had done all match) picked it up and took it to the right side of his box, took a couple of steps back and then sat down.

If Oliver had been doing his job he should have given him a straight red card.

P.S. They should stick to rugby in NZ, and sheep farming.

 

[Gogootz]

Not sure which Arsenal player is was. He feigned injury, Arsenal lost the ball, City attacked, he got up straightaway, ran, and tried to defend. He got absolute dogs abuse from the whole of the Etihad.

Martinelli, he tried going back down after that play the shitbag

 

[Gogootz]

Havertz has apparently already said that the foul on Rodri in the first seconds was to remind him of what he said about Arsenal's mentality in an interview at the end of last season.

Proving his point if true, the bunch of babies.

 

[Gogootz]

I have just seen the BBC's report of yesterday's match calling Arsenal performance to be "streetwise" instead of what it was, cynical and anti -football .In all the years Liverpool were our main challengers, these were not their characteristics.Yesterday, I left the ground with a bad taste in my mouth because Arsenal could win the League which would be a retrograde step for football.
I thought I would never say this, but, if we can't win the League this year I hope Liverpool can win it, that's how strongly I feel about Arsenal dragging football back to the dark days of anti , win at all costs football

I wouldn't worry, they ain't winning it. They will shithouse themselves out of it like they have the previous two seasons, that's what they are.

 

[the talisman]

Actually I thought the defence did very well vs Haaland. He scored his goal, after Gabriel left a big gap and Savinho made a nice pass (superb clinical finish from Haaland btw), and he had a header saved but was largely pocketed in the 2nd half despite playing vs a 10 man team that had flown back from Italy on thursday night and had 2 of the starting back 4 subbed off with cramp for a Polish reserve team player and a 17 year old making his debut.

Haaland's scored a billion goals this season already and when Trossard was sent off surely the feeling was the game was made for Haaland but they largely frustrated him to the extent that he had a go at the aforementioned 17 year old making his debut, and then threw the ball at Gabriel's head after Stones got the equaliser (apparently this is all cool with VAR lol). He then tried to bulldoze Partey. He basically lost control.

I'll let you be the judge if you think that's classy or not, suffice to say the Arsenal defence will remember his actions and he can expect a warm reunion with them at the Emirates next year. Havertz has apparently already said that the foul on Rodri in the first seconds was to remind him of what he said about Arsenal's mentality in an interview at the end of last season, I'd expect Haaland has talked himself into getting smashed at some point in the game at the Emirates. All very unseemly and nothing I'd condone but there are signs he's getting carried away - you'd never see Mbappe do that for example.

The mask is slipping, it always does. They start out all reasonable but sooner or later they can’t help themselves.
On a lighter note, who do we think is going to ‘smash’ Haaland at the Emirates?
Maybe hard man Ben Orange who tried to pick a fight with the smallest man on the pitch last season?
I would actually pay to watch that.

 

[waspish]

Said it few weeks ago but Arteta is copying Modelling and Turing his team into A.Madrid Diego Simeone team! You look at everything Arsenal do as a team it is them!

 

[surprisedbygrass]

I have come to detest Arsenal. They are a the premier leagues Atletico Madrid. Time wasting, feigning injury, snide fouls, kicking the ball away, fouling the keeper on corners, crowding the ref and causing melee's with the opposition. They will do anything to gain an advantage. Thankfully so far these tactics have failed to win them the title, or any trophy since the fa cup in Arteta's first season. Even better news is the whole of football, the officials and even some sections of the media are now waking up to it. Soon they will be getting free kicks given against them on every corner they take for their illegal tactics. The same with their shameful gamesmanship.

This all starts from the top with that two faced little shitehouse Arteta. A man with no moral fibre, decency or principles. A man who skulked off in the night and stabbed his best mate Pep, our club and fans in the back to sign for Arsenal. This was in spite of being under contract to ourselves and it being halfway through the season. A Judas scab of the highest order. Never forgive, never forget.

Seventeen red cards since Arteta took over ... Seventeen . In less than five years. More than a coincidence methinks.

 

[blue by birth]

Actually I thought the defence did very well vs Haaland. He scored his goal, after Gabriel left a big gap and Savinho made a nice pass (superb clinical finish from Haaland btw), and he had a header saved but was largely pocketed in the 2nd half despite playing vs a 10 man team that had flown back from Italy on thursday night and had 2 of the starting back 4 subbed off with cramp for a Polish reserve team player and a 17 year old making his debut.

Haaland's scored a billion goals this season already and when Trossard was sent off surely the feeling was the game was made for Haaland but they largely frustrated him to the extent that he had a go at the aforementioned 17 year old making his debut, and then threw the ball at Gabriel's head after Stones got the equaliser (apparently this is all cool with VAR lol). He then tried to bulldoze Partey. He basically lost control.

I'll let you be the judge if you think that's classy or not, suffice to say the Arsenal defence will remember his actions and he can expect a warm reunion with them at the Emirates next year. Havertz has apparently already said that the foul on Rodri in the first seconds was to remind him of what he said about Arsenal's mentality in an interview at the end of last season, I'd expect Haaland has talked himself into getting smashed at some point in the game at the Emirates. All very unseemly and nothing I'd condone but there are signs he's getting carried away - you'd never see Mbappe do that for example.

Your team are just a bunch of cheating nasty snidey time wasting cunts..
Fucking wankers too a man..mind you having a **** like legohead as a manager then you are always likely to be a snide bunch.
You don't have the bollocks to play football against us at our place as you know we are much better than you..when we go to your ground we won't be scared of you.
Let's see how havertz goes against Rod next time..

 

[paulchapo]

If Arsenal come up short again this season where do they go from here? They have tried every trick in the book and it hasn't worked. Stealing our assistant manager. Taking two.of our players. Copying Pep then realising he's just better. Spending hugely to beef out their squad. Now cheating and employing tactics not seen in this country since the dark days of Don Revie's Leeds. One horrible club from top to bottom.

 

[One Fan Clapping]

Why did that useless prick Oliver stop the game late on when that bellend goalkeeper couldn’t kick the ball out of play.

It wasn’t a head injury, he knew he was time wasting, so why enable Thunderbird head and allow the cheating.

 

[Bluekiwi]

Goalie at one point late on went to place the ball on the left side of his box to take the goalkick. He then (as he had done all match) picked it up and took it to the right side of his box, took a couple of steps back and then sat down.

If Oliver had been doing his job he should have given him a straight red card.

P.S. They should stick to rugby in NZ, and sheep farming.

The All Blacks aura of invincibility has waned and dairy farming has decimated the sheep industry. There is an increasing interest in sports such as football and basketball which has sent the Rugby afficionado's into panic mode.

 

[the talisman]

Why did that useless prick Oliver stop the game late on when that bellend goalkeeper couldn’t kick the ball out of play.

It wasn’t a head injury, he knew he was time wasting, so why enable Thunderbird head and allow the cheating.

And then arsenal wanted the ball at the restart. Knobs