The simple answer is "very".
The slightly longer answer is Arsenal need a sustainable run in the Champions League, one season in it could do as much harm as good.
Very few predicted Arsenal to make top 4 this season, even less after the opening 3 games. However, we have picked ourselves up and not only got into the mix but have it in our own hands with just 3 games to go.
Obviously the squad was streamlined this season, with no European fixtures. 21 players have made double figure appearances this season - but that includes Auba and Ains who left in January. A further 7 have made appearances - but again some have left.
In comparison, Liverpool (who will play every game they possibly could) have 23 players with 10+ appearances and a further 13 who have played.
The transfer window, thus, will be a massive test. With players who look likely to leave, we are really looking at at least 7 first team players needed. Some of these should be returning loanees (William Saliba the obvious, but a chance AMN, Nelson among others could be used in a bigger season).
Getting the window wrong could leave us in a bad position - while getting it right could push us towards re-establishing ourselves in the CL (remember the new rule about historical performance is on its way).
A win on Thursday will be massive, guaranteeing Champions League football for the 22/23 season. But what we do in the summer is even bigger. That is when the real pressure comes in!
How important is CL to Arsenal?
posted on 10/5/22
Yeah, it will be noticed that yet another manager left Spurs trophyless and pointless. Whenever Arteta leaves as least he will leave with at least one trophy.
posted on 10/5/22
posted on 10/5/22
What’s the point of Arsenal being in Europe anyway, you lot are generally terrible in European competition. You’ve been around 136 years and only managed to win 1 proper European competition - and even that was the diddy one, that’s on a par with West Ham. Don’t talk to me about the inter city fairs cup - that was never a proper competition - being invited to play against some made up teams - the first final had Barcelona vs London 11
Great record domestically, absolutely stunk the park out in Europe for decades now. Let Spurs in, we have 3 times the Euro trophies you do, first British club to win Euro trophy, first ever winners of the UEFA cup and we have been to the Champions league final more recently than you have.
If we’re in it instead of you lot then there is more chance that England will get the extra coefficient place in 24/25
posted on 10/5/22
Whats the point of Spurs being in the Premier League. You lot are generally terrible in it. You've been around 139 years and only managed to win it twice.
Even when you went down to tier 2 you couldn't win that. We have 6.5 times the league titles your lot have.
Best to fold the club and let others have a chance.
posted on 10/5/22
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
Yeah, it will be noticed that yet another manager left Spurs trophyless and pointless. Whenever Arteta leaves as least he will leave with at least one trophy.
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posted on 10/5/22
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 45 minutes ago
Whats the point of Spurs being in the Premier League. You lot are generally terrible in it. You've been around 139 years and only managed to win it twice.
Even when you went down to tier 2 you couldn't win that. We have 6.5 times the league titles your lot have.
Best to fold the club and let others have a chance.
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Deal, you lot stop poncing around and failing in Europe and we will join the SPL and hopefully increase our European trophy advantage over you to 400%
posted on 11/5/22
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 18 hours, 37 minutes ago
Whats the point of Spurs being in the Premier League. You lot are generally terrible in it. You've been around 139 years and only managed to win it twice.
Even when you went down to tier 2 you couldn't win that. We have 6.5 times the league titles your lot have.
Best to fold the club and let others have a chance.
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posted on 11/5/22
We will see how important is CL to Arsenal - when we have finished signing players over the summer. Even without european football of any sort - our squad has shown itself to be barely capable of finishing the PL
posted on 11/5/22
comment by goonerGunnDog (U7206)
posted 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
We will see how important is CL to Arsenal - when we have finished signing players over the summer. Even without european football of any sort - our squad has shown itself to be barely capable of finishing the PL
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Yes, the 4 wins in a row highlight this 🤔
posted on 12/5/22
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 1 day, 1 hour ago
comment by goonerGunnDog (U7206)
posted 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
We will see how important is CL to Arsenal - when we have finished signing players over the summer. Even without european football of any sort - our squad has shown itself to be barely capable of finishing the PL
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Yes, the 4 wins in a row highlight this 🤔
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as did the 3 losses in a row