I've been saying this for ages. It just doesn't make financial sense to try and win the league if you're in it for the money only. But I think we'll struggle to win occasional cups now and it's tougher to get into Europe. Hopefully Stan will get bored and flog the club at a loss to a sugar daddy who loves footy, as that's our only hope.
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I've been saying this for ages. It just doesn't make financial sense to try and win the league if you're in it for the money only. But I think we'll struggle to win occasional cups now and it's tougher to get into Europe. Hopefully Stan will get bored and flog the club at a loss to a sugar daddy who loves footy, as that's our only hope.
If it's true that Emery needs to cut the wage bill then this is a bad sign of things to come and I don't think Emery will stick around like Arsene.
The Telegraph has already said the board back Emery despite poor start. One game FFS!
Did Emery ever try 3 CB's before with his previous clubs? I like 3-4-2-1, that should help provide a little width with the wing backs and extra CB in the back.
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--Monreal----Guendouzi----Torriera----Bellerin
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--Monreal----Guendouzi----Torriera----Bellerin
-------Soktaris----Mustafi----Stephan
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Why did they buy Leno then ?
Emery isn't helping himself with these decisions.
I'm sure he'll get his opportunity sooner rather than later, maybe they're just worried about the bedding in period, Chelsea and City are both teams capable of beating Arsenal on paper. They can expect to concede a lot of chances to both sides so maybe they're just trying to avoid a difficult start for Leno? It's a weird one for sure.Tweet
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Why did they buy Leno then ?
Emery isn't helping himself with these decisions.
Just maybe the manager and the coaching staff who are working with players daily are better able to pick who starts.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
Can’t believe this is even up for discussion after just one game, a game against Man City of all teams and with a whole new system and philsophy.
I’m not Cech’s biggest of fans, but let’s see where Emery’s going with all this before we sharpen the knives.
One game! Sam Allardyce’s “analysis” have given legs to anyone wanting to get the digs in early.
I’m not Cech’s biggest of fans, but let’s see where Emery’s going with all this before we sharpen the knives.
One game! Sam Allardyce’s “analysis” have given legs to anyone wanting to get the digs in early.
I'm surprised Arsenal fans thought Leno would come straight in and take over from Cech. Seems to me he's there as competition, which Ospina was never really good enough to provide. Leno really isn't a top goalkeeper who was going to come straight in to the starting XI. Honestly, I feel like people are just seeing the fact they've signed a German keeper and assuming he's great, when really he was very error prone at Leverkusen last year. Sure, he showed a lot of talent in the past but he really has a lot to improve on (honestly, so many stupid errors) and it would be risky to chuck him straight in for a couple of big games. Emery will manage him and gradually ease him in as the first choice keeper, I think.
I think a lot of German fans think he's currently their 4th best keeper, after Fahrmann, Ter Stegen and obviously Neuer.
I think a lot of German fans think he's currently their 4th best keeper, after Fahrmann, Ter Stegen and obviously Neuer.
Can be pretty difficult easing in a new keeper at times too, I remember when we signed Lloris but Friedel remained first choice for a good while. Fans were furious that the big new keeper signing wasn't starting every week, but he actually looked pretty shaky at first (admittedly, Hugo still can be shaky) and Friedel did pretty well. Think you've got a pretty similar case at Arsenal with a veteran keeper (Cech) and a new talented but potentially dodgy one in Leno, obviously a good keeper but not world class or one who should immediately be starting.
It's also a case of numpties thinking they know better than the manager.
Cech was excellent against us in a pre-season game a couple of weeks ago and make some top saves on sunday. He gave away a silly corner at the weekend, so what?
I'd rather Leno be in goal on saturday.
I'd rather Leno be in goal on saturday.
To be fair, that was hilarious
Yeah, but you've clearly got a huge man-crush on Cech.
Obviously, the man is a legend and a genuinely nice bloke. Anyone who does not have a huge man-crush on him is a wrong-un.
I have zero confidence in Cech against his former team 
I think I am the opposite of @duffer here as I would have much preferred to just keep Woj and let Cech stay at Chelsea. Possibly my least favorite signing of the last 5 years.
I think I am the opposite of @duffer here as I would have much preferred to just keep Woj and let Cech stay at Chelsea. Possibly my least favorite signing of the last 5 years.
I am in total agreement, I would also much rather you still had Chesney in goal!I have zero confidence in Cech against his former team
I think I am the opposite of @duffer here as I would have much preferred to just keep Woj and let Cech stay at Chelsea. Possibly my least favorite signing of the last 5 years.
, he was always better in a Chelsea shirt than he was in an Arsenal shirt.In all seriousness though, I doubt this whole thing is much of an issue because Emery rotates a lot. I'm sure Leno also knows he has years to start while this is Cech's last year so its not too surprising for Cech to start the year off while Leno will probably finish it.
Yep, 99% of this thread is speculative or totally made-up bullshit.
Not that i agree with Emery here, but maybe he just wants to give Leno time to settle in.
Lloris started a single game in his first 3 months at Spurs. It's really not that unusual.
Dammit! I’ve been using all the information on here for my bets!
I guess that’ll be why I’m in the hole then..
Interesting match today. We had the opportunity to win it in the first half but finishing cost us. Defense needs to be sorted but we knew that.
I thought Monreal was a huge upgrade and I feel Lichsteiner will start next match as well.
Torreira And Guendozi should be starting every meaningful game. Not only are they the best performing now, they are also the future for us.
I think Iwobi won himself a starting role on the wing. With Mikhi And Laca rotating into the lineup depending on our shape.
I also really like Emery’s ability to change tactics within the game. He makes a decision and is decisive about putting it in action.
Results aside, it’s been incredibly entertaining to watch the evolution this year and we’re only two matches in.
I thought Monreal was a huge upgrade and I feel Lichsteiner will start next match as well.
Torreira And Guendozi should be starting every meaningful game. Not only are they the best performing now, they are also the future for us.
I think Iwobi won himself a starting role on the wing. With Mikhi And Laca rotating into the lineup depending on our shape.
I also really like Emery’s ability to change tactics within the game. He makes a decision and is decisive about putting it in action.
Results aside, it’s been incredibly entertaining to watch the evolution this year and we’re only two matches in.
We can finally start our season. fecking sick of playing teams out of our reach. Hopefully our confidence isn't too damaged after this tough start.
Indeed. Throwing your new keeper in against the last two PL champions is a bit risky.
I expect Arsenal to beat West Ham but I think it will be a very tough match.
Cech made several big saves again today.
His distribution was improved as well - still somewhat shaky but much better than against City I thought.
Worth remembering last seasons runners up also lost to Man. City at home and Chelsea away.
Arsenal will be o.k once they start benching Xhaka and Mustafi....
Arsenal will be o.k once they start benching Xhaka and Mustafi....
It's just they're clearing going backwards when their rivals are getting better. I think it's going to be ugly for them for a long time.
Need to see what they're like v teams bottom half. They have Cardiff and West Ham up next. If they struggle in those games fair enough.
Just think it's a bit harsh to write them off after a nightmare opening two games. Man. United lost those two, Spurs lost to Man. City and Chelsea aswell last season as did Liverpool and all finished comfortably in the top 4 so in isolation losing those games isn't a disaster.
Their defence remains weak though even with new signings which is an issue.
Arsenal will be fine.
If their strikers pressed shoot instead of Lob in the penalty box, they could have beaten Chelsea.
Think they'll bully the smaller teams and creep into the top 6 spots pretty soon.
They however will win nothing with that team. Far too disjointed.
If their strikers pressed shoot instead of Lob in the penalty box, they could have beaten Chelsea.
Think they'll bully the smaller teams and creep into the top 6 spots pretty soon.
They however will win nothing with that team. Far too disjointed.
Think they have a chance at the EL, Emery is a specialist at winning it at this point.
Results aside (For the moment), our performances seem to be getting better. Defence is still a big issue. To play a high line we're gonna need mobile defenders. Bellerin needs to be dropped. He's regressed so much.
Hopefully they bounce back next game and get a decent run going. We'll see how we're doing when we've had time to get used to the new system.
Hopefully they bounce back next game and get a decent run going. We'll see how we're doing when we've had time to get used to the new system.
Mustafi needs to be taken out back and put down.
The team will come alive against West Ham.
That result belies how well Chech performed in fairness. He made some great saves. Gives me more confidence in that position going forward.
The defence though! That’s still where most of the work has to be done.
Quite excited to see what we can do when it all lines up.
Still feel a bit glum after being beaten by these two, but we’re only 3 points behind Utd!
The defence though! That’s still where most of the work has to be done.
Quite excited to see what we can do when it all lines up.
Still feel a bit glum after being beaten by these two, but we’re only 3 points behind Utd!
Aye, the race for 5th could be very exciting.
Sometimes they do. Like when Wenger turned down the opportunity to sign Lloris. The fans knew better then. Or when Wenger turned down the opportunity to sign Higuain. And Xabi Alonso. Etc.
He’s got bigger problems then Cech anyway. Central defense is awful. Özil remains a 15 minute player. Xhaka has gone from being called the Swiss Charlie Adam as an insult to it now being praise. Ramsey is average. Mhki is unreliable and the fullbacks are as bad as they were last season.
6th place is where we are headed unless Emery pulls off a masterclass.
6th place is where we are headed unless Emery pulls off a masterclass.