Got a weird feeling about you guys in the CL this year. Think you might do it.
Not a bad season at all. Most likely 2nd and hopefully a good showing in the CL.
I honestly don’t think you stand a chance in the Prem, Liverpools game in hand is Everton, they will roll them and go 9 points clear. They also still get to play you at Anfield.
CL - you’ve got a chance, you are one of better sides, I expect you will make the semis
comment by フレッド (U3979)
posted 5 minutes ago
Got a weird feeling about you guys in the CL this year. Think you might do it.
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No chance, in the big moments Arsenal will always bottle it. Look at the game against Utd in the FA Cup.
Now put them against a team who can actually play football in a similarly tense occasion.
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 3 minutes ago
I honestly don’t think you stand a chance in the Prem, Liverpools game in hand is Everton, they will roll them and go 9 points clear. They also still get to play you at Anfield.
CL - you’ve got a chance, you are one of better sides, I expect you will make the semis
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Hopefully, if we get Saka back in time then we'd always have a chance. I'd put Liverpool, Madrid, Bayern ahead of us but not too many others.
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 29 minutes ago
I honestly don’t think you stand a chance in the Prem, Liverpools game in hand is Everton, they will roll them and go 9 points clear. They also still get to play you at Anfield.
CL - you’ve got a chance, you are one of better sides, I expect you will make the semis
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Probably right but Liverpool losing a couple of matches maybe coinciding with an injury to the ageing Salah and VVD isn't as far fetched as it sounds. They are in the box seat though no doubt.
^
agree with Gillespie.
We're always 1 or 2 players short, whether it's in goal,defence midfield or attack.
We've gone into another season short of players,Arteta has admitted as much and we are paying the price.
David Dein knew how to help a manager build a title winning team, the Krankies are just profit driven and have no ambition to win any major trophies.
Since they've been our owners we've not been remotely close to winning the CL
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by フレッド (U3979)
posted 5 minutes ago
Got a weird feeling about you guys in the CL this year. Think you might do it.
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No chance, in the big moments Arsenal will always bottle it. Look at the game against Utd in the FA Cup.
Now put them against a team who can actually play football in a similarly tense occasion.
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Such a lazy thing to say. We didn't bottle last season and in fact won 16 from the final 18 matches. We just lost out to a machine in City.
If anything this season we all our injuries and controversy just shows how much bottle this team actually has.
As for the Utd match that was a fluke result and nothing to do with bottling it as a match against that dreadful Utd team aint exactly high pressure. The odd strange result happens in a season. Happens to Utd every other week tbf though.
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 13 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
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Looking from outside and how much you have spent I don't think yoy can just blame the owners. Arteta os the one who bought all these defenders this season when everyone can see you needed a striker!
I think he spent 700 million. That is more than enough to built a prem league winning squad. Compare that to our cheap skate owners who bought one player for this season for 10 mil quid!
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 15 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It's not the Kroenke's jobs to build sides, or even be involved. We finished a close 2nd last season and we spent another £100m + Sterlings wages in the summer.
That £100m doesnt look like its improved the team by that much, and I suspect this is one of the reasons Edu has gone.
comment by The Goofy One (U16087)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 13 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
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Looking from outside and how much you have spent I don't think yoy can just blame the owners. Arteta os the one who bought all these defenders this season when everyone can see you needed a striker!
I think he spent 700 million. That is more than enough to built a prem league winning squad. Compare that to our cheap skate owners who bought one player for this season for 10 mil quid!
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Pretty much typing the same point out at the same time haha
comment by Kaladin (U6638)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 15 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
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It's not the Kroenke's jobs to build sides, or even be involved. We finished a close 2nd last season and we spent another £100m + Sterlings wages in the summer.
That £100m doesnt look like its improved the team by that much, and I suspect this is one of the reasons Edu has gone.
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Also to lose Saka and Odegaard for long periods can't be accounted for. Need to be careful with just throwing the cash at new shiny players as this can hold back the likes of Saka, ESR, MLS and Nwaneri from breaking through.
We do need a striker this window though but 60m plus is crazy money for 29 year old Watkins.
comment by Dan Arsenal (U21084)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Kaladin (U6638)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 15 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It's not the Kroenke's jobs to build sides, or even be involved. We finished a close 2nd last season and we spent another £100m + Sterlings wages in the summer.
That £100m doesnt look like its improved the team by that much, and I suspect this is one of the reasons Edu has gone.
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Also to lose Saka and Odegaard for long periods can't be accounted for. Need to be careful with just throwing the cash at new shiny players as this can hold back the likes of Saka, ESR, MLS and Nwaneri from breaking through.
We do need a striker this window though but 60m plus is crazy money for 29 year old Watkins.
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I agree re the Watkins one. But maybe Arteta really feels he could just be enough to get those trophies this season. But this again shows the owners are willing to spend and back him. Dint think can say they didn't put their hands in the pocket.
comment by Dan Arsenal (U21084)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Kaladin (U6638)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 15 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It's not the Kroenke's jobs to build sides, or even be involved. We finished a close 2nd last season and we spent another £100m + Sterlings wages in the summer.
That £100m doesnt look like its improved the team by that much, and I suspect this is one of the reasons Edu has gone.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Also to lose Saka and Odegaard for long periods can't be accounted for. Need to be careful with just throwing the cash at new shiny players as this can hold back the likes of Saka, ESR, MLS and Nwaneri from breaking through.
We do need a striker this window though but 60m plus is crazy money for 29 year old Watkins.
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Players get injured all the time. That's why we have 26-man squads
I'd back the first choice Arsenal XI against any side on the planet. But the quality drops off a cliff beyond that.
That's the Kroenkes for you.
Capable of spending a million quid on one player. But then rationalising it by signing a 30-year old loanee.
Still don’t get why Arsenal aren’t in for Osimhen, he is absolutely ideal for that striker role and Napoli are happy to sell.
^^ a hundred million quid.
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 1 minute ago
^^ a hundred million quid.
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75m euro release clause.
New deal signed before he joined Galatasaray on loan
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 13 minutes ago
Still don’t get why Arsenal aren’t in for Osimhen, he is absolutely ideal for that striker role and Napoli are happy to sell.
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There's definitely something off about him, for someone of his ability to end up at Galatasary is crazy to me. There's so few top level strikers around, I feel like 3 or 4 clubs in the PL alone should have snapped him up
comment by Kaladin (U6638)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 13 minutes ago
Still don’t get why Arsenal aren’t in for Osimhen, he is absolutely ideal for that striker role and Napoli are happy to sell.
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There's definitely something off about him, for someone of his ability to end up at Galatasary is crazy to me. There's so few top level strikers around, I feel like 3 or 4 clubs in the PL alone should have snapped him up
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The legitimacy of his age?
comment by Dan Arsenal (U21084)
posted 58 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by フレッド (U3979)
posted 5 minutes ago
Got a weird feeling about you guys in the CL this year. Think you might do it.
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No chance, in the big moments Arsenal will always bottle it. Look at the game against Utd in the FA Cup.
Now put them against a team who can actually play football in a similarly tense occasion.
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Such a lazy thing to say. We didn't bottle last season and in fact won 16 from the final 18 matches. We just lost out to a machine in City.
If anything this season we all our injuries and controversy just shows how much bottle this team actually has.
As for the Utd match that was a fluke result and nothing to do with bottling it as a match against that dreadful Utd team aint exactly high pressure. The odd strange result happens in a season. Happens to Utd every other week tbf though.
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You lost on penalties, you missed a penalty, against 10 men for what, 60 minutes of football?
You bottled it.
It's also easier to win when you're the ones chasing, less pressure.
The footballs awful too, Totally reliant on set pieces and Odegaard to create anything of note.
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 53 minutes ago
Still don’t get why Arsenal aren’t in for Osimhen, he is absolutely ideal for that striker role and Napoli are happy to sell.
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Apparently he won't fit in due to this attitude. As we know, Arteta doesn't like mavericks who could upset the dressing room vibe - see how he dealt with Auba, Guendouzi, Ozil etc.
He'd love a Harry Kane type though so maybe a cheeky 40m bid to Bayern?
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 29 minutes ago
comment by Dan Arsenal (U21084)
posted 58 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by フレッド (U3979)
posted 5 minutes ago
Got a weird feeling about you guys in the CL this year. Think you might do it.
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No chance, in the big moments Arsenal will always bottle it. Look at the game against Utd in the FA Cup.
Now put them against a team who can actually play football in a similarly tense occasion.
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Such a lazy thing to say. We didn't bottle last season and in fact won 16 from the final 18 matches. We just lost out to a machine in City.
If anything this season we all our injuries and controversy just shows how much bottle this team actually has.
As for the Utd match that was a fluke result and nothing to do with bottling it as a match against that dreadful Utd team aint exactly high pressure. The odd strange result happens in a season. Happens to Utd every other week tbf though.
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You lost on penalties, you missed a penalty, against 10 men for what, 60 minutes of football?
You bottled it.
It's also easier to win when you're the ones chasing, less pressure.
The footballs awful too, Totally reliant on set pieces and Odegaard to create anything of note.
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My dear old ma always told me not to argue with idiots so on that basis..........
comment by HB Fash (U21935)
posted 45 minutes ago
comment by Kaladin (U6638)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 13 minutes ago
Still don’t get why Arsenal aren’t in for Osimhen, he is absolutely ideal for that striker role and Napoli are happy to sell.
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There's definitely something off about him, for someone of his ability to end up at Galatasary is crazy to me. There's so few top level strikers around, I feel like 3 or 4 clubs in the PL alone should have snapped him up
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The legitimacy of his age?
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Would have guessed more financial, crazy salary and bonus conditions maybe
You’ll probably finish third and trophyless again.
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posted on 30/1/25
Got a weird feeling about you guys in the CL this year. Think you might do it.
posted on 30/1/25
Not a bad season at all. Most likely 2nd and hopefully a good showing in the CL.
posted on 30/1/25
I honestly don’t think you stand a chance in the Prem, Liverpools game in hand is Everton, they will roll them and go 9 points clear. They also still get to play you at Anfield.
CL - you’ve got a chance, you are one of better sides, I expect you will make the semis
posted on 30/1/25
comment by フレッド (U3979)
posted 5 minutes ago
Got a weird feeling about you guys in the CL this year. Think you might do it.
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No chance, in the big moments Arsenal will always bottle it. Look at the game against Utd in the FA Cup.
Now put them against a team who can actually play football in a similarly tense occasion.
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 3 minutes ago
I honestly don’t think you stand a chance in the Prem, Liverpools game in hand is Everton, they will roll them and go 9 points clear. They also still get to play you at Anfield.
CL - you’ve got a chance, you are one of better sides, I expect you will make the semis
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Hopefully, if we get Saka back in time then we'd always have a chance. I'd put Liverpool, Madrid, Bayern ahead of us but not too many others.
posted on 30/1/25
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 29 minutes ago
I honestly don’t think you stand a chance in the Prem, Liverpools game in hand is Everton, they will roll them and go 9 points clear. They also still get to play you at Anfield.
CL - you’ve got a chance, you are one of better sides, I expect you will make the semis
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Probably right but Liverpool losing a couple of matches maybe coinciding with an injury to the ageing Salah and VVD isn't as far fetched as it sounds. They are in the box seat though no doubt.
posted on 30/1/25
^
agree with Gillespie.
We're always 1 or 2 players short, whether it's in goal,defence midfield or attack.
We've gone into another season short of players,Arteta has admitted as much and we are paying the price.
David Dein knew how to help a manager build a title winning team, the Krankies are just profit driven and have no ambition to win any major trophies.
Since they've been our owners we've not been remotely close to winning the CL
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by フレッド (U3979)
posted 5 minutes ago
Got a weird feeling about you guys in the CL this year. Think you might do it.
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No chance, in the big moments Arsenal will always bottle it. Look at the game against Utd in the FA Cup.
Now put them against a team who can actually play football in a similarly tense occasion.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Such a lazy thing to say. We didn't bottle last season and in fact won 16 from the final 18 matches. We just lost out to a machine in City.
If anything this season we all our injuries and controversy just shows how much bottle this team actually has.
As for the Utd match that was a fluke result and nothing to do with bottling it as a match against that dreadful Utd team aint exactly high pressure. The odd strange result happens in a season. Happens to Utd every other week tbf though.
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 13 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Looking from outside and how much you have spent I don't think yoy can just blame the owners. Arteta os the one who bought all these defenders this season when everyone can see you needed a striker!
I think he spent 700 million. That is more than enough to built a prem league winning squad. Compare that to our cheap skate owners who bought one player for this season for 10 mil quid!
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 15 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It's not the Kroenke's jobs to build sides, or even be involved. We finished a close 2nd last season and we spent another £100m + Sterlings wages in the summer.
That £100m doesnt look like its improved the team by that much, and I suspect this is one of the reasons Edu has gone.
posted on 30/1/25
comment by The Goofy One (U16087)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 13 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Looking from outside and how much you have spent I don't think yoy can just blame the owners. Arteta os the one who bought all these defenders this season when everyone can see you needed a striker!
I think he spent 700 million. That is more than enough to built a prem league winning squad. Compare that to our cheap skate owners who bought one player for this season for 10 mil quid!
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Pretty much typing the same point out at the same time haha
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Kaladin (U6638)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 15 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It's not the Kroenke's jobs to build sides, or even be involved. We finished a close 2nd last season and we spent another £100m + Sterlings wages in the summer.
That £100m doesnt look like its improved the team by that much, and I suspect this is one of the reasons Edu has gone.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Also to lose Saka and Odegaard for long periods can't be accounted for. Need to be careful with just throwing the cash at new shiny players as this can hold back the likes of Saka, ESR, MLS and Nwaneri from breaking through.
We do need a striker this window though but 60m plus is crazy money for 29 year old Watkins.
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Dan Arsenal (U21084)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Kaladin (U6638)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 15 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It's not the Kroenke's jobs to build sides, or even be involved. We finished a close 2nd last season and we spent another £100m + Sterlings wages in the summer.
That £100m doesnt look like its improved the team by that much, and I suspect this is one of the reasons Edu has gone.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Also to lose Saka and Odegaard for long periods can't be accounted for. Need to be careful with just throwing the cash at new shiny players as this can hold back the likes of Saka, ESR, MLS and Nwaneri from breaking through.
We do need a striker this window though but 60m plus is crazy money for 29 year old Watkins.
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I agree re the Watkins one. But maybe Arteta really feels he could just be enough to get those trophies this season. But this again shows the owners are willing to spend and back him. Dint think can say they didn't put their hands in the pocket.
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Dan Arsenal (U21084)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Kaladin (U6638)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 15 minutes ago
The brief for this season is the same as it's been every season since the last annual profit Arsenal declared about half a decade ago.
1) To ensure back-to-back Champions League qualification. Especially important now, after an extended period out of the lucrative competition.
2) A decent run in one of the Cups along the way. Hopefully even go all the way with a bit of luck.
Not exactly the kind of ambitions that get the heart going. But I'll take it.
The Kroenkes have never built a single "complete" side in the 18 years they've been involved with Arsenal. So I don't really expect them to start now. Our squad will always be a couple of players short.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It's not the Kroenke's jobs to build sides, or even be involved. We finished a close 2nd last season and we spent another £100m + Sterlings wages in the summer.
That £100m doesnt look like its improved the team by that much, and I suspect this is one of the reasons Edu has gone.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Also to lose Saka and Odegaard for long periods can't be accounted for. Need to be careful with just throwing the cash at new shiny players as this can hold back the likes of Saka, ESR, MLS and Nwaneri from breaking through.
We do need a striker this window though but 60m plus is crazy money for 29 year old Watkins.
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Players get injured all the time. That's why we have 26-man squads
I'd back the first choice Arsenal XI against any side on the planet. But the quality drops off a cliff beyond that.
That's the Kroenkes for you.
Capable of spending a million quid on one player. But then rationalising it by signing a 30-year old loanee.
posted on 30/1/25
Still don’t get why Arsenal aren’t in for Osimhen, he is absolutely ideal for that striker role and Napoli are happy to sell.
posted on 30/1/25
^^ a hundred million quid.
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Gillespie Road. (U18361)
posted 1 minute ago
^^ a hundred million quid.
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75m euro release clause.
New deal signed before he joined Galatasaray on loan
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 13 minutes ago
Still don’t get why Arsenal aren’t in for Osimhen, he is absolutely ideal for that striker role and Napoli are happy to sell.
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There's definitely something off about him, for someone of his ability to end up at Galatasary is crazy to me. There's so few top level strikers around, I feel like 3 or 4 clubs in the PL alone should have snapped him up
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Kaladin (U6638)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 13 minutes ago
Still don’t get why Arsenal aren’t in for Osimhen, he is absolutely ideal for that striker role and Napoli are happy to sell.
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There's definitely something off about him, for someone of his ability to end up at Galatasary is crazy to me. There's so few top level strikers around, I feel like 3 or 4 clubs in the PL alone should have snapped him up
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The legitimacy of his age?
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Dan Arsenal (U21084)
posted 58 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by フレッド (U3979)
posted 5 minutes ago
Got a weird feeling about you guys in the CL this year. Think you might do it.
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No chance, in the big moments Arsenal will always bottle it. Look at the game against Utd in the FA Cup.
Now put them against a team who can actually play football in a similarly tense occasion.
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Such a lazy thing to say. We didn't bottle last season and in fact won 16 from the final 18 matches. We just lost out to a machine in City.
If anything this season we all our injuries and controversy just shows how much bottle this team actually has.
As for the Utd match that was a fluke result and nothing to do with bottling it as a match against that dreadful Utd team aint exactly high pressure. The odd strange result happens in a season. Happens to Utd every other week tbf though.
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You lost on penalties, you missed a penalty, against 10 men for what, 60 minutes of football?
You bottled it.
It's also easier to win when you're the ones chasing, less pressure.
The footballs awful too, Totally reliant on set pieces and Odegaard to create anything of note.
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 53 minutes ago
Still don’t get why Arsenal aren’t in for Osimhen, he is absolutely ideal for that striker role and Napoli are happy to sell.
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Apparently he won't fit in due to this attitude. As we know, Arteta doesn't like mavericks who could upset the dressing room vibe - see how he dealt with Auba, Guendouzi, Ozil etc.
He'd love a Harry Kane type though so maybe a cheeky 40m bid to Bayern?
posted on 30/1/25
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 29 minutes ago
comment by Dan Arsenal (U21084)
posted 58 minutes ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by フレッド (U3979)
posted 5 minutes ago
Got a weird feeling about you guys in the CL this year. Think you might do it.
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No chance, in the big moments Arsenal will always bottle it. Look at the game against Utd in the FA Cup.
Now put them against a team who can actually play football in a similarly tense occasion.
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Such a lazy thing to say. We didn't bottle last season and in fact won 16 from the final 18 matches. We just lost out to a machine in City.
If anything this season we all our injuries and controversy just shows how much bottle this team actually has.
As for the Utd match that was a fluke result and nothing to do with bottling it as a match against that dreadful Utd team aint exactly high pressure. The odd strange result happens in a season. Happens to Utd every other week tbf though.
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You lost on penalties, you missed a penalty, against 10 men for what, 60 minutes of football?
You bottled it.
It's also easier to win when you're the ones chasing, less pressure.
The footballs awful too, Totally reliant on set pieces and Odegaard to create anything of note.
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My dear old ma always told me not to argue with idiots so on that basis..........
posted on 30/1/25
comment by HB Fash (U21935)
posted 45 minutes ago
comment by Kaladin (U6638)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 13 minutes ago
Still don’t get why Arsenal aren’t in for Osimhen, he is absolutely ideal for that striker role and Napoli are happy to sell.
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There's definitely something off about him, for someone of his ability to end up at Galatasary is crazy to me. There's so few top level strikers around, I feel like 3 or 4 clubs in the PL alone should have snapped him up
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The legitimacy of his age?
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Would have guessed more financial, crazy salary and bonus conditions maybe
posted on 30/1/25
You’ll probably finish third and trophyless again.
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