Arsenal teams and Formations 3

21 Sep 2023 15:21:16
I saw lots of people saying Ramsdale didn't really do anything to be dropped and I did agree, that it seemed pretty unfair, so I was looking up the difference in their passing, to see if it seemed justified and the first thing that jumped out was Ramsdale's save percentage over the first 4 games and I don't know if he actually has been that harshly done by tbh.

In the first 4 games his save percentage was 55.56, only making 5 saves and conceding 4 in 4 games, that's pretty terrible at what most of us consider should be the reason he shouldn't be dropped, he's maybe not as good as distribution, but he saves goals. Raya made 4 saves just in last night's game, he also claimed the ball everytime it came in the box, making it look easy.

In terms of passing in the Everton game Raya had 93.75% accuracy, attempted 9 long passes, successful with 7, with an accuracy of 77.78%

In last night's game had an overall accuracy of 82.5%, attempted 17 long passes, with 12 successful with an accuracy of 70.59%

In the 4 games previously Ramsdale had an overall accuracy of 77.08%, attempting 33 long passes, successful with 11, with an accuracy of 33.33%

Maybe the added spectre of Raya and the added pressure has been unfair on Ramsdale and made him make mistakes, but Raya has taken his opportunity and looks far more composed, it looks like a totally justified decision to me.

20 Sep 2023 09:57:45
Think it's going to be a cracking atmosphere tonight at the Emirates.
How we progress in this competition is a mark how far we have come
COYG.

17 Sep 2023 10:59:12
Three points needed today lads and Sally - payback for Dyche`s first game in charge. Vieira ESR or Havertz with Odegaard and Rice? Strong midfield either way and expect Jesus to start COYG.

04 Sep 2023 08:50:36
Having seen utd in a couple games, I was disappointed that at 90 minutes we were still drawing. I honestly expected us to rip them apart. Ecstatic that we won, and while I don't condone violence, the cherry on the cake was Keane getting nutted.

#COYG.

01 Sep 2023 17:42:15
Could we utilise Mo Elneny further back if necessary?

26 Aug 2023 16:09:09
So, just quick rant from me.
Firstly, there's noway that havertz is an upgrade on xhaka. maybe couple of seasons ago, but not in this current time. Secondly, why we're willing to let Tierney go is beyond madness.
Thirdly and most importantly, why is arteta continuing to play players out of position to accommodate players we've (in my mind) overspent on.
We were so close to city last season, and (although time will tell) I think we've gone backwards, the meddling of a solid back 4 has confused me, partey, one of the solid defensive midfielder's going right back, and havertz getting so many minutes in a midfield that's crying out for a smith-rowe or trossard.
Was really upbeat about the season ahead after the last one, but this overspending on players in positions we didn't need, and the tinkering has put things on a downer.
Again, a lot of you might disagree, just my opinion. Hope we turn things around. COYG.

13 Aug 2023 11:24:33
Just watched the highlights and a Rice highlight on YouTube from the match. He looked solid and sensible on the ball. Plenty simple forward passes, winning duals and interceptions.

Anyone see him live and give a little more perspective? Really unlucky not to score which would have been a nice middle finger up to Souness

Can't find a highlight video of Kai - how did he do.

12 Aug 2023 12:28:42
Weird line up for me.

19 Jul 2023 08:55:05
I don't really see any more incoming now just outgoings really what do you guys think.

14 Jul 2023 09:12:30
How bad was havertzs yesterday I’m not convinced by this signing I have to say, think the boss has made a big big mistake here especially for 65m there’s much better players out there for cheaper, hope he proves me wrong but by yesterdays performance I’m not too sure he just looked lost.

14 Jul 2023 17:15:26
Dude it was his first game with brand new teammates, he made a cameo appearance second half after many changes/ substitutions with a few young-guns n a couple unwanted players coming on it changes the whole dynamic of the game which makes it more difficult to gel…this is what friendlies are about aren’t they? . to integrate new signings, scope the youth talent and get that match sharpness 🤷🏼‍♂️
Ofcourse it’s your entitled to your opinion VM, just for me it’s unfair to dig at a new signing after just playin your 1st half hour in a friendly match that’s all.

❤️🤍.

07 Jun 2023 12:28:26
Bite-sized transfer window takes:
-Sign Raya and loan out Turner. Proper competition will surely be a good thing for both Raya, Ramsdale and the club.
-Sign cover/ competiotion for Zinchenko and sell Tierney. Tierney is a good player but simply too different to Zinchenko. Tierney doesn't seem particularly happy either. I suggested Cucurella earlier but apparently that was too crazy. Brighton's player of the year 21/ 22 is no fluke though, they were a quality team back then already. Struggling this season with Chelsea should not be a surprise given the mess they are currently in.
-Either sign a new cb for cover or promote Trusty. Sell Holding. No need for a super high-end cb if Kiwior can prove to be a viable option to Gabriel and Saliba.
-Sign Rice, keep Smith-Rowe and sell Xhaka. In Rice, Smith-Rowe, Partey and Jorginho i think we would have a good mix of midfield players for both DM and CM roles.
-Sign a top striker and sell either Nketiah or Jesus along with Balogun. I rate Balogun but have a feeling his attitude is quite not what Arteta wants. My preference is to keep Jesus but it depends on what other clubs are willing to offer. Evan Ferguson would be an exciting addition. Young and a bit inexperienced still, but Jesus would take some of that pressure off.

My team 23/ 24 (two players per position) :

GK: Raya, Ramsdale
RB: White, Tomiyasu
LB: Zinchenko, Cucurella
CB: Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Trusty
CM+DM: Rice, Smith-Rowe, Partey, Jorginho
RW: Saka, Nelson
LW: Martinelli, Trossard
AM: Odegaard, Vieira
ST: Jesus, Ferguson.