Arsenal Banter 3

24 Sep 2026 16:31:59
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22 Sep 2026 07:39:11
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20 Sep 2026 13:05:16
Just another thing on yesterday, thought it was odd Skelly didn't start, especially as he has started the season so well.

20 Sep 2026 13:00:19
SY, yep you are correct, I think the 1 shot was down to the fact no one and I mean no one would have got more that a 4/10.

You are correct with regards the attack, I said at the start of the season we look toothless BUT Brighton are no mugs and still seething after last season.

We were most definitely too casual.

Rest assured we will come back with a different mindset.

20 Sep 2026 09:37:52
All things considered we have started the season very well and we have more points on the board than at the same time last season.

I'd rather get thrashed 3-0 after 5 games than with 5 games to go.

For once the International break is at the right time.

For me it brings us back down to earth with a bang and we can reset.

Disappointing thing is how shocking the defending was, something we pride ourselves on, to have all XI players switching off for 90 is rare.

Also let's be fair, 4 away games on the bounce is tough going.

Onwards and upwards.

20 Sep 2026 10:17:44
Agree Banbury, we were going to have such results sometime in the season and good to have them at the beginning while we have time to recover.
You have a good point about the four away games on the trot, however, we were really below our set levels and gave them too much space.


Brighton have started well this season and have got the physical intensity to trouble many teams so the result is definitely not alarming but we have to return stronger after the break.

20 Sep 2026 10:27:03
Sorry but 1 shot on target is pathetic

Our options are not good enough - none of last years signings good enough to start. Our attack is one dimensional and lacks bite. Where's Ode in games like that. Where's our option to pull Saka off or put a decent left winger on? Where's our different striker or proper striker option.

Only shot on target was Kai actually hitting the keeper on a one on one - he's not a striker & Vic ain't good enough

Brighton spanked Coventry more, Brentford same with Chelsea, lucky at Sunderland. Let's not get carried away here the other way either.

As champs - that was pathetic and we need far better options from Brian.

20 Sep 2026 10:48:26
Excellent post Banbury mate 👍.

20 Sep 2026 12:30:21
SY4, you are right, but there is little that can be done about that until January; even then, options are likely to be thin on the ground. Perhaps the most striking thing to me was how Brighton's ambition and willingness to attack were ignored; we made no tactical changes at all in response. That lack of reflexivity is a wider concern for me, as we look distinctly uncomfortable when teams open up on us. It's almost as if we consider it a liberty when other teams want to play rather than sit back.

Let's hope it was an aberration, as others suggest.

COYG.

20 Sep 2026 07:39:10
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19 Sep 2026 17:54:22
Arteta to the squad before kick-off: "Be offensive"

Arteta at full-time: "No, the other kind".

19 Sep 2026 18:29:03
Very good dk 👏👏👏.

19 Sep 2026 17:06:07
Hello everyone, think we will all agree that wasn't what was on the menu today.
Got beaten by the better side so no complaints.
3 week international break where I suggest we shut ourselves down while the usual suspects (Durham, Goldstein, Ohara, Cundy etc etc will be telling anyone who listens that Arsenal are finished, been found out and are on the downward slope and be touting Hurtzeler as the next manager of Man United or even England.


So turn your Gooner world off for 3 weeks and come back fighting in 3 weeks time
Take care each and everyone of you
COYG.

19 Sep 2026 18:38:33
Good a assessment and advice Bill mate.

We've had a brilliant start and although none of us saw today coming these days happen.
The nay sayers and those who love to have a pop at Arsenal at every opportunity are always going to have their moments in the sun and they now have 3 glorious weeks to enjoy their time before we get the chance to rain on their parade all over again, hopefully 🤞🤞🤞.

19 Sep 2026 16:00:11
Bad 1st half we need to wake up rather quickly or we are getting mugged right off. so far it's definitely a bad day at the office COME ON YOU GUNNERS show some fight 🔴⚪️💪🏻.

19 Sep 2026 14:11:02
Every where they go
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Tottenham get battered everywhere they go.

19 Sep 2026 14:55:32
50 home defeats in 141 EPL games.