Arsenal Banter 2

01 Jun 2026 18:34:08
Evening All. Hope you are all living the dream. Yes we are champions and no one can take that away from us.

Arteta was talking about reinforcements required and freshing things up. I'm sure he has identified positions he thinks we shoudl be improving on. It's now time for Berta to show his worth.

Get the palyers we need.

Get them early so that they can train proper as a team.

We have one of tthe best defence in the world, a really good midfield, and ok strikers.

We certainly have the best squad in the country but we need to improve quality. Here's hoping to Berta and Kronke doing their bit to improve the squad and the back room team.

01 Jun 2026 20:58:11
Hi G4, mate, I think it's about balance, and bringing in quality additions without losing what we already have in our fantastic team spirit, and, in my opinion, wonderful humility. For me, it's very much like employing people in the real world, where it's important to hire people who not only have the ability you're looking for, but also have the personality to fit with, and buy into, your existing ethos.

02 Jun 2026 14:42:48
Sadly, it looks like Saliba might miss the World Cup, as I read he played through an injury in the final and made the injury worse.

02 Jun 2026 16:38:18
I hope all our players miss the World Cup or get out early, injury free.

02 Jun 2026 16:40:48
G62, always good to hear the wise words from you. Yes, it's important to have someone who fits your ethos, and has a personality that fits, but occasionally you need to throw a rocket in just to wake everyone up.

02 Jun 2026 19:09:53
Hi G4, mate, it's always good and very healthy to have fresh ideas and alternative opinions, but you don't want a rocket thrown in that blows everything off course. I really like our humility and our collective "win as a team, lose as a team" mentality, but much like with the Ramsdale/Raya decision, it's important to try to improve where possible, even when not always initially popular.



It's a real balancing act between not standing still, and, as a consequence, falling behind, and not acting in haste and repenting at leisure. Luckily for me it's not on my shoulders to get the balance right. 👏👏👏👏

02 Jun 2026 22:13:11
Get some people that will ruffle the odd feather & want to win. White fits but I don't want a player like that. Let's get a few winners who speak up and take us to the next level. Someone who wants to pass fast & forward, take a chance with a thru ball or a shot from outside the area.

We dont want cookie cutters - im not saying trouble, but look at how lazy Eze appears, how comfortable Ode is running round in circles. Let's be brave and go to next level.

01 Jun 2026 12:26:27
Wow sme season guys had some neighbours round for the Euro cup final so couldn't finish the live blog, sad night. But then there was the bus tour, just incredible police reckon a million and half out there. Number 1 grandson managed to get into the after parade party in the diamond club. He was with the players and management team. He was with his best mate the foto's are amazin.

Not a dry eye in our house. Best quote of the day 'yeah just queued up for lunch with Mrs Arteta'. So guys we made it the old saying the lge don't lie, there's a few that need to remember that now. Big thanks to all the Eds and posters that make this the best blog around Its onwards and upwards from here. Have a great summer everyone.

01 Jun 2026 13:59:50
Brilliant memories for you and your family, Saga mate. 🫶🫶🫶🫶

01 Jun 2026 17:57:24
Wonderful post Saga, thank you for sharing with us all. ❤️

01 Jun 2026 19:18:56
How amazing for you and your family, Saga. 😊

03 Jun 2026 11:36:45
He's just sent us vid of him & his mate dancing, if you can call it that, with half the women's team & Timber, Rice & a few other first teamers. Mikel comes over to say goodbye. He's living a dream now. I mean, how the other half live. lol.

01 Jun 2026 11:22:14
What a season, Gooners.
Tears of joy mixed with tears of heartbreak.
Reinforcements needed, most certainly, some players going most certainly.
What celebrations yesterday. I don't know what the PSG fans would have done if they had lost.


Cannot wait for next season starting with Community Shield, just got to get some football tournament out of the way, whose name escapes me. 🤔
Take care each and everyone of you, have a cracking summer with your families and I see you all in August.

01 Jun 2026 12:27:40
Been a gudun mate.

01 Jun 2026 19:23:33
Same to you Bill and to all our eds and posters. Have a great.summer 🌞 ⛱️ ✈️
See you all next season, can't wait!

01 Jun 2026 07:39:18
{Ed's Note - EHL2020 has posted a new article entitled, Rangers and the Dutch-Belgian Squad Blueprint

01 Jun 2026 05:53:01
There is absolutely no doubt we have improved, winning the league most definitely soften the blow of the losing, yes I was gutted but the tag of 'Champions' is there for all to see.

We now need strong proven additions, let's get the business done early, I am sure Mikel has a 'Wishlist'.



We we went all the way through the CL campaign without losing over 90 mins / 120 minutes, shows we are no pushovers.

Well done a everyone onwards and upwards.

01 Jun 2026 02:25:20
We are champions. We are champions. We are champions. London is Red. We choked the bird on a ball and spanked the Blues with it. We are champions. We are champions. Watch us rule World. Long live Arteta n the Team. Come on down join the Party. We are champions. We are champions.

31 May 2026 22:47:20
Well done on finally winning the Premier League after 20 odd years. Shame about the Champions League, boys and girls. That one is the really special one, and believe me the feeling of total joy when it happens is like no other.

We are not in it next season as our season ended when Liam took over from an elite manager (our club is run by clowns) . So good luck in your quest to join us next season as champions of Europe. 2012. 2021.

01 Jun 2026 07:49:32
If I could have chosen either the Premier League or Champions League this season, I'd have taken the Premier League every time. 22 years is a very long time, and after finishing second for 3 seasons running, the one we got is the most important of the 2. 👍

01 Jun 2026 09:53:16
We'll do our best next year, Greenaway! Hope your new manager works out for you. You have some awesome young players..

01 Jun 2026 11:06:13
Greenaway, hope you are all well, mate.
Hope you don't mind me asking, but are you named after the old Chelsea die-hard fan of the late sixties and seventies?

31 May 2026 20:35:32
Met Police estimate 1.5 million at the parade today.
OMG!

31 May 2026 19:46:05
I watched the parade today on TV. How wonderful to see such happiness. If only it could be bottled.

Then I wondered how many of those players will be with us next season and I shed a little tear.

Whether players stay or leave, I don't think they will forget this day. Anyone reckon Declan was a little tipsy? lol
And how great to see Josh Kroenke having the time of his life.

A day never to forget.

31 May 2026 21:22:53
It was indeed a memorable day for us Gunners. I was very low since last night, but watching the parade cheered me up again, and I am proud of the club.
My only wish is that we have done it now. We must get back to playing fast, attacking football.

We can also win that way, and have the resources to play that style.
With all our competitors in transition, we can express ourselves and still dominate. COYG!

31 May 2026 19:44:51
Now the season has come to a close and boy what a season highs and a few nail biting behind the sofa lows. Rumours flying about who we are buying who we are selling. Morgan Rogers seems to be the name cropping up so I would like the Eds and the posters what are thoughts and ideas on this, also Timber and Caliafiori are fantastic full backs and in the case of Timber one of the best fullback I have ever seen in a Arsenal shirt but both seem injury prone, due you think replacements need to be looked at.

If you look at years gone by Rice/Mcnab Rice/Nelson Dixon/Winterburn their durability was one of their biggest assets. Insights greatly appreciated in advance.

31 May 2026 21:38:20
Hi Bill, mate,
Attention will quickly turn to new additions, and with the World Cup starting soon, it may not be a surprise if we get a deal or two finalised before that.
Rogers is a hot topic and will be a great addition, but Ode/Kai/Merino may be collateral.


For the fullbacks, we must make Hincapie permanent to cover the left back with Calafiori. On the right, we should get Denzel Dumfries. He will be great to cover Timber and play for the next 2-3 years until Marli Salmon is integrated into the first team.

31 May 2026 21:52:58
Thanks for your insights, Highbury, mate. 👍👍

31 May 2026 19:38:37
Whatever you think of our style, yesterday you saw the best defence in action. I found it oddly satisfying watching us constantly readjust to their passing and movement, blocking their passing lines and not giving any extra space through the middle.

It starts with Odegaard and Havertz up front, forcing their defenders to play out wide. There they meet Saka or Trossard helping their fullbacks.

And any ball into the box from these areas gets dealt with.

You look at some other teams. There are players who don't give their all. There are teams that you can walk through from the middle.

Not this team. Everyone 100% committed and playing as a team, together.

Are we boring, set piece fc, "the worst watch" of the season etc? Doesn't matter to me. I'm proud.

31 May 2026 20:54:35
Great post, Iceman.

31 May 2026 21:27:15
Great post, Ice mate. Total effort and commitment should be a given from every player of every team in every game once they put on their club's shirt, but we all know this isn't always the case with some players and some teams. People can say whatever they want about this Arsenal team over the past 4 years, but no one can justifiably question the effort and commitment they have always given, and this is what I have always loved and appreciated about them most.

This first big trophy is nothing short of extremely well earned by every player and, of course, our manager.

31 May 2026 21:51:14
We are an absolutely committed and well-drilled team. It is the antonym of the team we had in the second half of the Wenger era, where we couldn't defend even if our life depended on it.
But now that we have won, we must work on the other aspect of football - scoring goals. We have the players, but for whatever reasons they have been blunt, and we laboured throughout the season (with odd exceptions) to score more than a goal.


Yesterday, we needed at least two goals before we went into defensive mode.
Hope the boys have a good reset and we start scoring freely along with our defensive resilience.

31 May 2026 23:11:05
Hi Highbury mate, I think most of us have felt the team played within its capabilities for most of the season, entertainment-wise. I genuinely think the fear of coming second for a 4th consecutive season, and the stick, accusations, and pressure that would follow another season of not quite getting over the line, played heavily on Arteta's mind from day one of the season, as well as some fans' minds too, which inevitably transferred to the players.

The nerves of the fans, manager, and players were consistently there for the whole world to see, especially in the second half of the season.

I see no reason for those nerves to exist next season, now the first major trophy has been achieved, and everyone can breathe and be their natural selves again. 👍

31 May 2026 23:35:39
Hoping the same, 62, mate.