Arsenal banter 10

08 Apr 2024 17:09:50
"IMO our forwards and midfield players are much better players than those at Arsenal's. I'd stand by that even if we don't win the league this season. "

I read this on the Liverpool page and nearly choked on my coffee!

08 Apr 2024 18:06:50
To be fair Jim they are entitled to think that as many many fans of every club are unable to overcome their biases, if an opposing player goes down in their teams box it's always a clear and obvious dive to them and if one their players go down in the opposition box it's always a stonewall penalty every time, and both var and refs are always useless if they don't give it 😊.

08 Apr 2024 18:30:49
Made me laugh also. Robertson, vvd, konate, taa, allison (best keeper in the world? ) Other than a rapidly declining Salah, the only decent part of their team is their defense!

{Ed025's Note - i think they are a very good side myself SW, Alisson is the best keeper in the world mate imo and MacAllister is excellent, VVD and TAA are very good as well, in Nunez and Diaz they have 2 very dangerous forwards and thats without Salah, they have a few good youngsters as well so when everyone is fit they are a force to be reckoned with, just my view of course....just dont tell anyone i said that.. :)

08 Apr 2024 19:36:16
Ii agree Ed025, Liverpool and City like Arsenal are where they are because of the fantastic players they have and the excellent way their managers get the best out of those players on a consistent basis.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but can be dramatically enhanced by the shirt those they are looking at are wearing and dramatically decreased if the shirt is just right 😊😊😊.

{Ed025's Note - absolutely G62.. :)

08 Apr 2024 23:11:28
A very good side, ed025, but stronger in defence imo. How'd your combined 11 look?

For me:

Allison

White (sorry, trent is clearly class but not at rb)
Saliba
Vvd
Robertson

Salah (maybe, but I suspect he's close to being finished at this level)
Odegaard
Rice
McAllister
Saka

Ed025 upfront: jesus needs an upgrade and I cannot choose a striker with finishing as poor as Nunez.

{Ed025's Note - i would not change much there SW, maybe Trent for White and as you say Salah may need replacing sooner than later, Nunez would be an impact sub but that does look a very strong side mate..

09 Apr 2024 13:04:38
SW. no place for Havertz? Mal is going to be p*ssed!

08 Apr 2024 10:29:45
Benny Blanco what were you doing? And why?

08 Apr 2024 11:03:52
What’s he done sally?

08 Apr 2024 13:30:41
Fell to the floor clutching his throat after a little push it seems, unless someone knows better. Perhaps the guy clattered him across his neck but it certainly didn't look like it. It seemed very theatrical and pretty embarrassing. If it was a dive I hope he got a rollicking from Arteta!

08 Apr 2024 13:31:44
I'm assuming going down like he was shot from a tiny touch, pretty embarrassing 😂.

08 Apr 2024 13:45:05
It was definitely over the top.

08 Apr 2024 14:16:22
Embarrassing wasn't the word Sally
Hopefully like you said Mikel had a word.

08 Apr 2024 16:29:46
I'm a big fan of Ben White but he should receive 1 match man imposed by Arsenal for embarrassing Arsenal Football Club in a public place followedby a 10 match ban for second offence, I'd feel exactly the same if it was Saka Saliba or Martinelli.

I couldn't care less about how other players represent or how much they embarrass their clubs, that's for their fans and club to accept or to deal with but I like to think we are far better than that as a football club.

08 Apr 2024 16:32:30
Everyone does it even jesus was rolling around on the floor at point and got up instantly when the ball got into the box. Its part of football, not nice to see but its there.

08 Apr 2024 17:06:38
I'm a big fan of White too 62, which is why I feel sad about this.
Hopefully when he sees the footage he won't try it again.

08 Apr 2024 18:34:36
I hope your right Sally, but 10/ 10 to you for bringing it up and not defending White simply because he is an Arsenal player, huge respect their Sally 👏👏👏👏.

{Ed025's Note - i second that G62..

08 Apr 2024 21:10:09
Of course footballers are human and make mistakes so perhaps I have been a little harsh. How brilliant has he been this year!

07 Apr 2024 22:18:09
8 game left, we are top and in our hands now but having said that we still have a mountain to climb and we have to maintain this wining streak.
Looking at both city and Liverpool fixtures, I don't know where they can drop more points. We still have the toughest games but by all means are doable.

08 Apr 2024 06:35:17
I knew liverpool would surrender their lead!
I suspect city will win their remaining games, only question now is whether we can do the same thing. seems a long shot but its exciting that there's even a chance!

08 Apr 2024 08:09:59
It pays not to over think and over analyse things, football is full of shocks and surprising results that no one sees coming probably more so than anyother sport. All we know for sure is that if we keep doing the right things then we give ourselves the very best chance of everything turning out morr than right for ourselves 👍.

08 Apr 2024 09:19:51
Hi Moe mate, I think we can do it. The key for me is we all have to play the toot.

08 Apr 2024 10:22:52
Spurs will very likely take points off one or more of the 3 of us, as much as we like to laugh at them they aren't a bad side and they are fighting for 4th place themselves.

It's going to a fun ride from now till the 19th of May that's for sure.

08 Apr 2024 11:23:19
Mal I think your right mate, the spuds hold the key.
Absolutely John mate it's going to be quite a ride. As a gentleman in his late sixties, I have not got much of me ol Barnet left, so if I am a Yul Bryner at the end of the season but with 1 or possibly 2 trophies I will be a very happy Baldy oldbill.

08 Apr 2024 13:51:59
You know what, no matter what the outcome is, this group of players have given an outstanding account of themselves. Well proud of everyone involved! It's been a great season with many of last season's mistakes put behind us.

#COYG.

08 Apr 2024 16:10:00
Absolutely agree Sharpie, we are currently star trekking across the Euroverse always moving forward with no hint of slipping into reverse. Its Football but not as we've known it for a very long time Jim. Engines set to thrust warp factor 5 please Mr Sharpe, to boldly go where no Arsenal team has ever gone before 🗼🌍🚀🪐🌟.

{Ed025's Note - at least you wont come 4th and prosper G62.. :)

08 Apr 2024 16:40:28
I love it Ed025 mate 😊👏👍.

07 Apr 2024 17:37:42
Never thought I'd say this

Get in United.

07 Apr 2024 21:38:52
Fantastic result. Didn't think utd had it in them.

08 Apr 2024 00:17:55
It wouldn't be MU without a completely brainless penalty in the last 10 minutes!

07 Apr 2024 17:34:31
That'll do Donkey, that'll do, VERY very nicely indeed 👌.

07 Apr 2024 17:27:07
It's back in our hands never doubted United 🤣🤣🤣.

07 Apr 2024 11:07:04
So, despite being busy yesterday, and missing the first half of the game, I ventured into the live chat because I didn't want Mal to get all bent out of shape with me. Hi Mal!

Not going to lie folks, but I feel, ever so slightly, that I might have a hand in our great performances. No need to thank me. Sometimes you got to do what's important for the greater good.

Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend.

At the end of the season, no matter how it ends, RG is throwing a party on his yacht. Everyone is invited.

#COYG #yachtlife.

07 Apr 2024 11:44:57
Hi mate, much appreciated your had time ritual.

07 Apr 2024 17:28:51
Won't be much of a party it's only a 2 man dinghy and the padding pool it's mored in has a hole.

07 Apr 2024 22:12:46
No hold on RG, it's not like you talking down your fortune.
Party it is woohoooo
🤣🤣🤣.

08 Apr 2024 06:37:00
We've won every game that I didn't watch this season in all comps, only exception being the draw at the Etihad which I see as a win.
Anyway, I'm going to pull an ed001 and not risk watching another game live! You're welcome, all of you.

07 Apr 2024 07:39:06
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Liverpool v Sheffield United - A Quick Liverpool Perspective

06 Apr 2024 22:16:04
Also, to get 31pts from a possible 33 since new year, only dropping points to current champions on so many fronts is impressive 👏.

07 Apr 2024 10:23:08
And all we've got to do is keep it going for the next 8 games 😊. It's both extremely tough and extremely nerve wrecking at the top, but none of us would want it any other way. Up The Arsenal 👍.

06 Apr 2024 21:41:02
Hi fellow gooners. What a great result. I know with our form it was probably expected to grab a win, but, it's far easier on paper, so in that respect, brilliant performance from management and players respectively.
Just wanted to mention Ben White as well. I know he divides opinion on here, but, he is consistently a 7/ 10 player every time he plays. He may not be best right back in the league, but, he's certainly giving it a go.
I know it's all about opinions which is fantastic, and my opinion is, I actually really rate him and glad we've got him.
Anyway, hope you all have rest of fantastic weekend., 🙌.

07 Apr 2024 08:36:01
I agree Ramsgate. There’s a lot to be said about consistency, and read something the other day that said White has played in 100 of 107 games since he joined.

07 Apr 2024 09:52:55
I think Ben White is a huge asset to us has been for the past two seasons.

06 Apr 2024 19:59:23
Another solid win against a side that has caused us problems in the past.
Cannot fault how well prepared the squad is tactically, physically and mentally
COYG❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

06 Apr 2024 20:17:43
Top notch Bill mate, we can ask for no more mate 👍👍👍.

06 Apr 2024 21:59:58
Top performance all round. defensively looked really solid. and fair play to Leo for the third goal to silence the Brighton fans once and for all… impressive result considering Brighton have been unbeaten in 12 home games. well played the ARSENAL. 👏🏻👏🏻🔴⚪️❤️.

{Ed025's Note - great performance and result Gabi..

06 Apr 2024 23:27:59
Yes Ed. well deserved win today. just hope we can keep Kane and co under manners on Tuesday and nick a few goals. COYG/ VTH 🔴⚪️❤️.

{Ed025's Note - this is the business end now Gabi and where things get tough, fighting on 2 fronts at this stage will not be easy mate and players will pick up little knocks and niggles, do you go for both or do you prioritize one? that is the question, for me the Premier league would be the one but im sure some will have other ideas..

07 Apr 2024 09:23:00
Hello Ed mate, hope you are good.
For me if it's priority the Champions League.
It's the Holy Grail for me. I was in Paris 18 years ago and it's time to go 1 better.
You were right about this being the business end of the season, but I strongly believe Mikel thinks we can do both and I personally think they
can.

{Ed025's Note - i hope your right Bill but its a big ask, fatigue comes in to it now mate as well as pressure and thats not withstanding injuries, you are certainly good enough to win both and its been an exceptional campaign but like every other top team if you lose key players it gets very tough, best of luck though..

07 Apr 2024 10:10:09
Obviously we have to go for both CL and PL titles 100% otherwise what's the point of getting to the last 8 in the first place, its a huge ask to win either let alone both but this is what we've been demanding the club should be aiming for each and every season for almost 20 years now. No one can guarantee success and to be the very best of the best but a serious and genuine ambition to be the best is surely a prerequisite for any club manager ot player worth their salt, and no one can be in any doubt about the ambition of Arteta our player's or our club these days. We are 200% back in the big boys races and that alone is something for us to be both really grateful for and happy about 👍.