Tbf all you GoonerXyz posts merge into one.
Arsenal 22/23 - go to new thread
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Seems so, can understand that to be fair.
Apparently no other team has beaten Brentford by 3 goals at their ground since they've been promoted to the PL.
Amazing to be honest
Wow, how many extra points do you get for that?
We get street cred.
5 + 10 for having the youngest ever PL player + the usual triple bonus combo for fielding the 3 Gabriels. We could officially be champions next week against Spurs.
Smashed it.I don't even know what you thought was so ridiculous? That I'd back them to finish like several experts and bookies?
Yes it is funny. Even now they act like they play some scintillating football. I will say they are better now but let us wait nefore giving lectures on how other teams should play.
The talk after the loss to United that they had failed "their first real test" was a bit stupid wasn't it?
All top 6 teams are going to lose some games against the rest of the top 6. They're also going to win some. Spurs lost both games against United last season and still finished top 4.
All Arsenal need to do is to get the ~75 points over the course of the season to get 3rd or 4th. It does not matter who they accumulate the points against. If their competition is United/Chelsea, United have already lost to Brighton/Brentford, Chelsea have already lost to Leeds/Southampton. So you can't take any wins for granted, if you don't perform you can drop points in near enough any game.
One thing Arsenal (and Spurs) have in their favour is logical progress. They got 69 points last season, have got their signings in before the season started, made some obviously good signings, they have a settled team and manager, and they've made a much better start to this season than they did last. On paper that should result in an increase in points from last season which should probably see them finish top 4. The caveat to that is they they have European football this season (unlike last year) which should test their squad depth like never before, and injuries could derail their season (though I suppose that applies to everyone).
All top 6 teams are going to lose some games against the rest of the top 6. They're also going to win some. Spurs lost both games against United last season and still finished top 4.
All Arsenal need to do is to get the ~75 points over the course of the season to get 3rd or 4th. It does not matter who they accumulate the points against. If their competition is United/Chelsea, United have already lost to Brighton/Brentford, Chelsea have already lost to Leeds/Southampton. So you can't take any wins for granted, if you don't perform you can drop points in near enough any game.
One thing Arsenal (and Spurs) have in their favour is logical progress. They got 69 points last season, have got their signings in before the season started, made some obviously good signings, they have a settled team and manager, and they've made a much better start to this season than they did last. On paper that should result in an increase in points from last season which should probably see them finish top 4. The caveat to that is they they have European football this season (unlike last year) which should test their squad depth like never before, and injuries could derail their season (though I suppose that applies to everyone).
They're playing great, obviously they won't hold up for the title race but strong candidates for top 4.
Specially with Liverpool and Chelsea not performing as last year.
Top 4 race for this season will be special. Hopefully we can do it, arsenal and spurs seem to be in a really good moment and we know it's just a matter of time before Liverpool and Chelsea get their shit together.
Specially with Liverpool and Chelsea not performing as last year.
Top 4 race for this season will be special. Hopefully we can do it, arsenal and spurs seem to be in a really good moment and we know it's just a matter of time before Liverpool and Chelsea get their shit together.
I think you are misunderstanding.
We lost 13 games last season, which was obviously just way too much.
So it's nice that we've already won 2 away games where we got beat last season.
Obviously couldn't quite do the same against Utd mind you.
So it's nice that we've already won 2 away games where we got beat last season.
Obviously couldn't quite do the same against Utd mind you.
I just see Arsenal so far as playing FM, beat the bottom 12-14 fairly comfortably, feel you are untouchable, get a top 6 team and struggle/lose despite smashing your keyboard since you clearly 'dominate' (no spamsave in real life Mikel) and casually drop your youth regens on for 2 minutes for no reason other than to break a record. 
I didn't elaborate. Any big 6 clash is a bigger test. But all the teams are up for it.
It's harder to be up for it against Brentford away in the same way. That's what I meant, I wasn't clear. Bigger test of their mentality.
Good to pick up 3 points. In Oct Arsenal will play against Spurs, Liverpool and City, and probably will lose many points. It is very important to get the 3 points against the "easy" teams.
The City game is postponed is it not, to allow the postponed PSV game to go ahead?
Spurs aren't an easy team
I just like taking the piss when it comes to our rivals. It's fun
If the obvious reason wasnt enough to get rid of Partey, his inability to stay fit is killing us and will contnue to hold us back. Definitely need a new starter and a backup in that position.
7 games in, title charge is on fellas.
The same story. Different year.
Let's be honest until we've achieved top 4 and cameo in the CL again we are simply 'Arsenal'.
I love my team and I'm excited about this season but our roster is still thin as the fur on moss covered dogshit.
Arteta has shown his system. We seem to be playing as a team. Our midfield is thin as though. 1 injury and what?
I will admit the fight is back finally, the players are fighting for the team. But I want to see how we do when the chips are down, backs against the wall to determine quality.
Let's be honest until we've achieved top 4 and cameo in the CL again we are simply 'Arsenal'.
I love my team and I'm excited about this season but our roster is still thin as the fur on moss covered dogshit.
Arteta has shown his system. We seem to be playing as a team. Our midfield is thin as though. 1 injury and what?
I will admit the fight is back finally, the players are fighting for the team. But I want to see how we do when the chips are down, backs against the wall to determine quality.
Dare they dream?
No. Absolutely not.
The line is now being trotted out - Can they win the league. Because we are top after a relatively easy start.
This is the exact same shit United fans have had to endure when a string of wins are put together. The media love to pump a team up, and then absolutely destroy them when the less favourable results inevitably come in.
City have Haaland. It's done. That player alone will win them the league. Their absolutely cherry of a player.
Top 4 is on the cards, with solid reinforcements we MAY have a chance in the coming years. But holy shit, city look unstoppable.
I really feel like the media pick on United and Arsenal as easy targets after a few decent results, I hate it.
Mikel Arteta 'plans stunning £103m DOUBLE RAID on Juventus for both Dusan Vlahovic and youngster Fabio Miretti'... as the Gunners boss 'reignites his interest in the Serbian striker' after January rejection
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/f...ID-Juventus-Dusan-Vlahovic-Fabio-Miretti.html
Imagine!
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/f...ID-Juventus-Dusan-Vlahovic-Fabio-Miretti.html
Imagine!
I'd prefer to imagine a world where we don't link to the Daily Mail.
Have they played 10 league games yet ffs!
What was the explanation on why Liverpool weren't awarded a penalty when it hit the Arsenal players arm at 1-0?
This is correct. The media need stories and will want to create the narrative there is a title race. City have it sown up unless they happen to lose Haaland and De Bruyne for a large chunk of the season. Don't paint all Arsenal supporters as delusional. Every large fan base has immature fans. Most Arsenal supporters are just enjoying this winning run and want to see a successful campaign and the signs of possible title contention in the years ahead.
So is Arsenal fault that Sky made this tweet?
Just clickbait. I don't see it happening. Italians and Italian adjacent players rarely want to move to England. I'm still amazed that Scamacca made the move to West Ham.
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Why always me?
Is that a new rule because it's not been followed many times over the last season alone, let alone this season.
I thought Michael Oliver bottled it today. The handball was 50/50 but no way was that a penalty on Gabby Jesus. Arsenal lucky to get all 3 points.
I’m literally poking fun at Sky ffs.