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Arsenal thread | 2025/26
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Having watched him he's miles more effective than them in occupying centre backs. He's basically a battering ram. Hopefully the goals come (albeit only Haaland has scored more PL goals than him this season) but he gives us a direct option which we don't get with Havertz or Jesus. In any case those players are all different so it gives Arteta more tactical options.Really.
Early days but he is no better than Harvitz,Jesus or anybody else.
bobbyowenquiff
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I think Zubimendi is a great player. With much more potential than Declan Rice for starters. Certainly your best signing for years.Zubimendi a downgrade on Partey? Not a chance. He's been excellent. Re the results vs last season - we also won at the Swamp and drew last year and won at Newcastle and lost last year.
Re Gyokeres - he's doing a job by occupying the centre backs and making space for the wide guys. He's no Haaland but he's been useful.
Really.
Early days but he is no better than Harvitz,Jesus or anybody else.
They're not finding his runs though, watch this short clip, Jesus Wept
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Having watched him he's miles more effective than them in occupying centre backs. He's basically a battering ram. Hopefully the goals come (albeit only Haaland has scored more PL goals than him this season) but he gives us a direct option which we don't get with Havertz or Jesus. In any case those players are all different so it gives Arteta more tactical options.
You've got the squad to win the league this year. You've addressed the attacking issues you had and have strengthened your defence and midfield further as well. The media were so focussed on us losing our usual level and the rags being filth that they missed the fact the dippers only got 84pts last season. Furthermore, only 75pts were needed to win the title. That's a significant decline from previous years.
Liverpool were poor defensively and still are. They didn't address their weakness and will suffer the same fate you did.
The only question mark is us. Will we gel in time to get the results to push you? Most on here are measuring us against where we were but I don't think we need to be as ruthless as that. I would expect you to get around 86pts. That means we don't need the improvement in results that some probably perceive we do. It's crudely turning one loss into a win over a 10game block. There were 5pts left out there against Brighton and yourselves already this season...so fine margins.
The reason I think your total will be in that range is purely because of the pressure on Arteta to secure a trophy. That means he can't throw any competition and naturally that means he'll pick stronger teams than are perhaps necessary, which could see your results in the league suffer.
You've got the squad to win the league this year. You've addressed the attacking issues you had and have strengthened your defence and midfield further as well. The media were so focussed on us losing our usual level and the rags being filth that they missed the fact the dippers only got 84pts last season. Furthermore, only 75pts were needed to win the title. That's a significant decline from previous years.
Liverpool were poor defensively and still are. They didn't address their weakness and will suffer the same fate you did.
The only question mark is us. Will we gel in time to get the results to push you? Most on here are measuring us against where we were but I don't think we need to be as ruthless as that. I would expect you to get around 86pts. That means we don't need the improvement in results that some probably perceive we do. It's crudely turning one loss into a win over a 10game block. There were 5pts left out there against Brighton and yourselves already this season...so fine margins.
The reason I think your total will be in that range is purely because of the pressure on Arteta to secure a trophy. That means he can't throw any competition and naturally that means he'll pick stronger teams than are perhaps necessary, which could see your results in the league suffer.
You also need to take a few more points off them for when the ball is too round mate
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I couldn't see them sharing with Spurs to be fair.BBC reporting Arsenal are considering playing at Wembley while they expand the Emirates.
Very early days so no info on increased capacity or length of time for the job.
Wembley the neutral option. Unless they can get a West Ham type dodgy deal to be in The London Stadium.
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Wembley is the obvious venue and precedent was made when Spurs spent about 18 month there while WHL was being re-built.I couldn't see them sharing with Spurs to be fair.
Wembley the neutral option. Unless they can get a West Ham type dodgy deal to be in The London Stadium.
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I'm sure the FA wouldn't turn down the bonus rent.Wembley is the obvious venue and precedent was made when Spurs spent about 18 month there while WHL was being re-built.
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Wrong! Erling (9), Semenyo (6), J. Anthony (4) & Igor Thiago (4) has scored more goals in PL than Gyokeres this season. 9 more players are tied with him on 3 goals.Hopefully the goals come (albeit only Haaland has scored more PL goals than him this season)
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And take away penalties and it only becomes 2 goals. He’s a very average player and I’m calling it they won’t win anything of note with him as their main striker.Wrong! Erling (9), Semenyo (6), J. Anthony (4) & Igor Thiago (4) has scored more goals in PL than Gyokeres this season. 9 more players are tied with him on 3 goals.
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You massively underrate the steel Partey provided to your midfield and he could play as well. Horrible human being very good footballer. Zubumendi was extremely non effective against us I thought and the goal you conceded at Anfield the free kick came from Liverpools midfield running right through him.Zubimendi a downgrade on Partey? Not a chance. He's been excellent. Re the results vs last season - we also won at the Swamp and drew last year and won at Newcastle and lost last year.
Re Gyokeres - he's doing a job by occupying the centre backs and making space for the wide guys. He's no Haaland but he's been useful.
I still think he’s going to get found out massively in the premier league
TonyColemansbagofapples
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Gyokeres 3 goals (including one penalty) alongside nine other players.Having watched him he's miles more effective than them in occupying centre backs. He's basically a battering ram. Hopefully the goals come (albeit only Haaland has scored more PL goals than him this season) but he gives us a direct option which we don't get with Havertz or Jesus. In any case those players are all different so it gives Arteta more tactical options.
Igor Thiago 4 goals (1 penalty)
Jaidon Anthony 4 goals
Antoine Semenyo 6 goals (1 penalty)
Erling Haaland 9 goals.
Statistics not your strongest suit obviously
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Has Haaland not taken a penalty yet? Wow really puts into perspective just how amazing a season he is havingGyokeres 3 goals (including one penalty) alongside nine other players.
Igor Thiago 4 goals (1 penalty)
Jaidon Anthony 4 goals
Antoine Semenyo 6 goals (1 penalty)
Erling Haaland 9 goals.
Statistics not your strongest suit obviously
the-ecstacy-of-eight
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They're not finding his runs though, watch this short clip, Jesus Wept
Nice that the clip ends with one of yours throwing himself to the ground after losing the ball, Arse tactics 101.
TonyColemansbagofapples
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Hope Trossard was safe after that karate chop to the temple
Whatever. Gyokeres is now October Int'l break champion, none of those other players can say that.Gyokeres 3 goals (including one penalty) alongside nine other players.
Igor Thiago 4 goals (1 penalty)
Jaidon Anthony 4 goals
Antoine Semenyo 6 goals (1 penalty)
Erling Haaland 9 goals.
Statistics not your strongest suit obviously
TonyColemansbagofapples
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He isn't. He's not even bronze medal. Reread the post
Another reason why he is overrated in my eyesNice that the clip ends with one of yours throwing himself to the ground after losing the ball, Arse tactics 101.
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Has Haaland not taken a penalty yet? Wow really puts into perspective just how amazing a season he is having
Never mind Haaland scoring a PL penalty, never mind no City player at all scoring a penalty, we haven't even been awarded a single one this season. That model of breathtaking, attacking football Manchester United, meanwhile, were awarded three in their first 6 games.