06 Jul 2026 04:13:29
England
Absolutely truly magnificent
So so proud.
06 Jul 2026 10:18:36
What a game, Bill! I've loved this World Cup, except the absolute joke of Trump exerting influence over a red card. You couldn't make it up..
06 Jul 2026 11:27:20
The game had everything, Sally, didn't it.
As for Trump, FIFA have left themselves wide open. Politicians interfering in sport doesn't go.
Take care, Sally.
06 Jul 2026 16:57:26
As far as I can make out it is irrelevant whether it was a red card foul or not as FIFA are saying it is a red card but he gets a suspended sentence. I'd feel much happier if, like in the Prem, the card can be argued and rescinded through a sensible process.
But this card hasn't been rescinded, it's been agreed it was correctly given but the punishment has been altered. Another peace award, Donny? Infantino is more corrupt than Blatter - let that sink in COYG.
06 Jul 2026 19:58:27
Is it really a shock that FIFA sold football out to further its own interests?
The whole circus of FIFA awarding Trump with a peace prize because the Nobel committee refused to give in to Trump's demands to have a genuine one, surely gave us fair warning of what was to come once the tournament was underway.
05 Jul 2026 22:19:57
Odegaard’s extra touches have costed two great chances for Norway. He needs to play the ball first time which has been our issue as well, last season.
06 Jul 2026 09:03:07
Said the same thing to the wife during the game. It's his biggest fault, Highbury, mate.
02 Jul 2026 00:41:02
Could Bruno Guimaraes and Declan Rice bring us full circle to one of our best midfield partnerships: Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit?
Would that be a great midfield and free Ode or Eze to be more attack-minded to get a better, more attractive plus effective midfield?
03 Jul 2026 19:37:16
When I see DC struggling with pain at the WC, I hope this doesn't impact Arsenal when he gets home. Even at the end of one or 2 games, towards the end of last season, he looked physically drained. I just get the vibe he's being run into the ground.
That's not a criticism of Tuchel. And, for DR himself, playing for your country, even through the pain barrier at a WC, he will feel it's a price worth paying. I just hope this doesn't bite us in the bum.
03 Jul 2026 21:22:11
Same for Saka & Saliba.
04 Jul 2026 11:18:33
Bruno or Enzo? I'd prefer Bruno and drop Rice back into number 6 role. If Zubi plays, then Rice switches.
01 Jul 2026 18:56:20
That's why you need a Kane, Haaland, Mbappe, not a Jesus, Kai or Vik or Noni to be fair. Not blasting our players, but we need something special up front - Noni. Vik, Kai and Jesus should be squad, not starters. This World Cup showing real quality vs the rest.
01 Jul 2026 20:11:01
How did we win the Prem then, Sy, without a Kane, Haaland, Mapped, and reach a CL league final with a Kane, Haaland, Mapped?
Why didn't Spurs win the trophies when Kane was there, or Bayern win CL with Kane?
02 Jul 2026 00:38:26
Set pieces, a defensive mindset, strong defence, excellent keeper & a poor City & Liverpool. If we are being very honest. CL - easiest root to the final & great defence & same strengths.
I didn't say Kane on his own, but the special players are shining in the WC. They are the difference & if we want to defend the league or win Champs League then we will need that special player. We won't get away with corners again, so those goals need to come from somewhere. If you don't think those 3 are any better than Jai or Jesus or Vik, then fine.
If you don't think Kane can turn a game on its head on his own - fine. If you don't think Henry gave us special powers - fine. But if we are 1 nil down, who would you rather have up front: Kai, Kane, Jesus, Mbappe, Vik & Haaland? Let's say 3 choices & be honest. Haaland, Mbappe & Kane.
When you have a very strong defence & goalie. Rice & Saka. There's only so many positions to improve & our attack is 100% needing improvement if we are to improve & dominate. The best teams always improve.
02 Jul 2026 07:29:39
And I've always wanted to step out with Jennifer Aniston, but she unfortunately has been unattainable! Pretty sure Kane, Mbappe and Haaland are too (for us to buy, not for me to step out with) . They are elite and won't join us! Let's be honest / realistic at the very least! Is Alvarez elite? Not for me, and he's told us he wants Barca. Sometimes some things are just unattainable, like the lovely Jen. It is stating the bleeding obvious: we need an elite striker; getting them is nigh on impossible, plus there are only three of them and they can only join three clubs if, in fact, they are for sale! Can't blame us for lack of ambition if we don't buy Kane, Haaland, etc.
Also, didn't PSG win the CL without Kane, Mbappe or Haaland? Maybe concentrate on the attainable, high-scoring left winger! I'm also a sucker for loyalty! I personally am happy to stay loyal to V 🍋tor and Kai. We did quite well last season with them, and one was new and one was injured! Get that LW and midfielder, and we go again - this time as champions. Coyg.
02 Jul 2026 14:21:21
You are blasting our players, or you wouldn’t have mentioned them. Are you sure you’re an Arsenal fan? Alverez isn’t an upgrade on Vic. Gyok out scored him in a much tougher league than Alverez, and it was Gyok’s first season! Only upgrade on Gyok is the fowards mentioned above. Why would we want to sign someone who doesn’t want to join us in the first place? Personally, I’d sell Kia and Jesus and get the Bournemouth lad and Bruno, and go massive on a left winger like Vini or anyone else that is world class or close to world class.
I’d even have Barcola. I’d leave Rodgers for 80/90 if buy, but not 130.
02 Jul 2026 17:15:48
Dublin, of course I'm an Arsenal fan. Hence, I care so much about the club & want the best for the club. We do need an upgrade in a few positions and that doesn't make me a non-fan. Ruthless, naive, opinionated & poorly expressed opinions - guilty. Put a player ahead of the club just because we signed him - no, but I support them.
Sorry, Sussex, but we can't start with Kai & Vik as our attacking options. They just aren't quite good enough.
My main point is that class rises to the top, & the WC has shown how the elite strikers really make a difference at the highest level - just like Rice, Raya, Saliba & Gabs do.
If we aren't going to unleash Eze, then sell him too. You can't cage a wild cat and get the best out of him.
My 11 would be:
GK: Raya
RB: Timber
CBs: Saliba & Magalhaes
LB: Calafiori
DM: Declan Rice (No. 6 role - what we paid £105m for)
CM: Bruno Guimaraes
AM: Martin Odegaard (Unleashed - playing at high tempo)
LW: Kenan Yildiz
RW: Bukayo Saka
CF: Eli Junior Kroupi
Outside of Kenan, all doable and not fantasy.
Still a half-decent work ethic, but creativity, pace & goals up top, with people who can create something off their own back.
That pace, plus a change in CM, should release Ode to get back up, passing forward, so long as Arteta removes the chastity belt from the attack & our mindset.
In the Champions League final, we needed a goal & Vik.
It's not against Vik, but a good few people in the know knew he wasn't a 25 EPL goal-per-season striker when we signed him. He's definitely a strong plan B, no doubt. Kai offers something, but won't scare a defence in the EPL - again, a plan B. Neither are an adequate plan A if we want to dominate the EPL and the Champions League.
Surely that's the goal, so how do you do that without upsetting a few people, or convincing people to sign for us even if they are not the number 1 option? Were we everyone's first choice?
02 Jul 2026 20:18:19
I would have the same team, but I’d swap Yildiz with Barcol, because Yildiz has said he’s not going anywhere even if Juve don’t have cl. I’d buy Kroupi, but he’s for the future; until Gyok is done, he’s our main man. Kroupi will play cup games like the FA Cup, etc., and against smaller teams in the cl.
Then, when Gyok is older, he will be our main in 2/3 years. That’s what I would do, and add a few more squad players, like a rb, and sell Ben White and maybe that Lille kid, and loan him back.
02 Jul 2026 22:51:40
Sussex, I'm a fan of loyalty, but football is football, bud. Clubs trade players when it suits, agents play clubs off each other & players have a limited window to make hay, win medals and secure lifestyle for them & kids. Look how the club treated Cole. Look how Cesc treated the club. Plenty examples, but that doesn't mean I don't value loyalty; I value continued improvement, which means change. Let's see how Saliba copes with Real's imminent approach over the next 24 months.
one-club players don't exist.
I'm glad you love Vik. Hope he made you happy in the big games & Champions League final.
Dublin, I like Barcola too, but his finishing is a bit erratic, although lovely finish the other night. We should try to get Yildiz with a big offer, but happy with Barcola. Has Nico dropped off the list? Yilidz feels like an Arteta-type player. How about Jr. Vini? Doesn't feel like an Arteta player.
30 Jun 2026 09:42:41
130m for Rodgers. No thank you. Move on.
01 Jul 2026 11:45:52
Ridiculous valuation! For a great deal of the season, Villa fans were asking, what does Emery see in Rogers, why is he being played? Come to sell, he’s the second coming! He’s good, but only £80 mill good at a stretch! Anderson so overpriced again, ridiculous.
He was poor the other night, couldn't make a block or a pass. And, to Villa fans thinking we are not happy - the Prem title takes the gloss off being miserable, and we know our place, thank you. First. 😀 🏆 COYG.
02 Jul 2026 17:18:54
And, if City had been held to account in a timely manner, would they have had a chance to inflate prices this summer? FFP is a load of rubbish if not applied fairly, swiftly & with points deduction. Fining clubs like Chelsea is embarrassing - you fine people where it hurts.. points & immediate transfer bans.
30 Jun 2026 09:22:46
Hello everyone, hope you and your families are safe and well.
First of all Guimares, for me a absolute yes.
Deckers, Ode, Mls, Eze, Zuba, Merino and Bruno, that will do nicely thank you.
Elliot Anderson 113 mill, you having a laugh.
Message to German, Dutch and any future penalty takers, take a leaf out of Vic's book and just blast the e----g thing.
Take care each and everyone of you.
