Arsenal banter 4

03 Jan 2026 07:39:35
{Ed's Note - Svkick has posted a new article entitled, Is Arne Slot's Time At Liverpool Running Out?

01 Jan 2026 23:13:46
Thanks Xhaka, that will do nicely 👏 💪.

03 Jan 2026 11:09:50
It was a lively present and what’s different this year Vs last. We took advantage of that drop 2 points with a super win. Hoping that’s the difference this year. HNY ❤️.

01 Jan 2026 12:44:25
Just read about Maresca leaving Chelsea citing several reasons
1 win in 7 league games leaving them 15 PTS behind us. Disintergrating relationships with board, backroom staff and certain players.
I think it's worth mentioning that despite a big squad with big reputations there has been no slinging the toys out the pram when Mikel has rotated the squad and the togetherness of the squad, manager and the backroom staff is there for all to see.

COYG.
Happy New Year to the Eds, posters and your families have a safe and peaceful New Year, but not peaceful on this dates but screaming shouts of joy on these dates
22nd March
16th May
24th May
30th May
Take care each and every one of you ❤️.

01 Jan 2026 16:39:25
Very good post Bill mate, some times pausing ti appreciate what we have that other clubs don't have puts everything into perspective 👍

Happy New Year mate and all the best for you and yours in 2026 geeza ❤️.

01 Jan 2026 11:53:17
Happy New Year! Let’s hope it’s a great year personally and for the mighty Arsenal. Thanks to the Eds, readers and posters for making this a friendly balanced site where differences are challenged but welcomed.

Great site. Let’s also hope the last 45 minutes of 2025 is the way we continue as a team in 2026 - lots to be happy about and still a bit to wish for so those dreams come true! HNY.

01 Jan 2026 12:21:37
HNY to all, let's keep the high press.

01 Jan 2026 10:49:25
Happy New Year to all our lovely Eds and to all our posters wherever you are I wish you happiness, good health and a peaceful 2026. (Until we win the league and then it definitely won't be peaceful in my home! )
In fact my daughter predicts it will be the Year of the Ar*e (with apologies to anyone of a sensitive nature lol)

⚽️ 🏆 💪 🔥.

01 Jan 2026 07:39:33
{Ed's Note - Shappy has posted a new article entitled, Perspective Needed as Manchester United Navigate a Difficult Phase

31 Dec 2025 12:24:57
Happy new year to Sally Debbie and all the lads

Thanks to all the eds for their hard work

EIE.

31 Dec 2025 17:28:52
Happy new year Mal n to all you gooners out there❤️🤍
Hope you have a great night and all the best for the new year 🥳.

31 Dec 2025 18:17:58
HNY Mal mate. Hope you and the missus have a great New Year.

Jeggsie, you too. In fact, HNY to every single one of you. Hope you all have a prosperous New Year.

Ed001, where's the Christmas present you promised me?

{Ed001's Note - I have completely forgotten mate sorry. My mind is frazzled and not sure if I have forgotten something? Or if you are joking?}

31 Dec 2025 20:43:22
Happy new year trish.

{Ed001's Note - cheers mal, happy new year to you too mate. Sorry for late reply, been spending time with friends. When you have as few as I do, you have to make the most of it!}

31 Dec 2025 21:56:34
Haha I'm just kidding mate. Everything ok?

{Ed001's Note - ah ok, I wasn't sure if I had promised to write an article or something. Everything is very good mate, though it is getting a bit chilly so had to come in from the balcony. I reckon it has dropped below 20c now, have to break out the coats!

How are things there in sunny Scottyland?}

31 Dec 2025 23:01:03
You know nobody likes you when you talk about how "cold" it is there.

All good here. A very balmy -2c.

{Ed001's Note - I am sure Canadians and Norwegians etc feel the same way about you complaining about what they would consider a heatwave! My friend from here now lives in Canada, all he ever does is complain about the snow. When he was here he never stopped complaining it was too hot, now it is too cold for him, some people are just never happy.}

01 Jan 2026 19:14:27
Happy new year Sharpie me old mucca 🥳 hope it was a good’n
Just realised I’d forgotten all the Eds…all the best n appreciate all you do 🖤.

31 Dec 2025 10:37:58
Fantastic result and performance last night, 5 points clear at the top of the Premier league, top of the champions league table and still in both domestic cup competitions. Not bad going by anyone's standards and given the number of injuries we have had in the first half the season I think we've done and a are doing absolutely brilliant to be where we are right now.

We've had to play without virtually every one of our outfield players at times this this season but because of our squad strength we've come through those times and are still leading the way on all fronts, the positives far far out weight the negative and long may it continue.

Happy New year to all the Eds and poster's alike 🥳.

31 Dec 2025 11:46:44
Morning 84 an excellent result last night and a second half to be proud of. I`m hoping MA/players have learned as we had poorish second performances v Brighton Palace Wolves and Chelsea. We are gearing up to a good 90 mins. Considering Dec and Calafiori not ready the bench was outstandingly strong. Expecting this to tell over latter part of season.

Zubimendi fast becoming my favourite player along with Fury. Exciting times and for City Sunderland at home are no push overs No alcohol please Black Cats! Happy New Year to all posters and all Eds and Happy Hogmany to Sy and Sharpie COYG
PS Regarding Odegaard he`s excellent and remember form is temporary and class is permanent.

31 Dec 2025 12:52:06
Hi Berkshire, I think most people would accept we haven't seen the best of this Arsenal team/squad yet and at times we have played well within our capabilites but yet we are still leaders of the pack at home and abroad.

We would all like to see the team firing on all cylinders as we did last night and again Bayern in every game, whether that is humanly possible even when we are at full strength remains to be seen but personally I'm very satisfied with the position we are currently in and very excited about what the second half of season might have in store for us.

{Ed025's Note - when Arteta takes the brakes off you look a really good side G62, it has to happen a bit more for me though mate especially against the lesser teams, its just so frustrating at times because you certainly have the players to do that..

31 Dec 2025 16:38:01
Hi Ed025 the way Arteta set us up against Liverpool was particularly upsetting but in the main i think its our player's not creating enough quality chances or taking enough of the chances that are created that causes the frustration.

A little more composure in front of goal and a few more quick passes that cut open defences wouldn't go a miss and i'm my opinion that is a player problem once on the pitch rather than a manager problem who in all honesty often looks every bit as frustrated as the rest of us.

Happy New year Ed025 mate 👍.

{Ed025's Note - yeah you too G62, i would love the gunners to win it mate but i want to see them do it in style, take the handbrake off and demolish teams like in the second half against Villa and shut up the nay-sayers who think its a house of cards and all based on set pieces, you have the players to do that mate..

31 Dec 2025 09:09:46
Also going to say now I have seen footage, Emery you are a bad sport mate, take the defeat, shake the hand and move on.

31 Dec 2025 10:34:06
I read about that this morning and thought, "No way, Unai is better than that". Can't believe it's true. Maybe he just need to rush for the loo? In any case, if he did it because they lost, that's pretty poor form from the man.

{Ed025's Note - i didn,t know he had gone...until i seen a bat flying out of the stadium Sharpey.. :)

31 Dec 2025 11:53:00
He Said he was cold. 🥶. more like embarrassed 🥵… Martinez moaning about first goal. (clown) . just before corner he pushed big gabi in the back, so in theory he put big gabi in the exact spot to win the header. now that’s tactics on another level. 😂.

31 Dec 2025 08:05:36
Haha I think I'll go to sleep again early in future

I thought I was dreaming when I see the score this morning.

31 Dec 2025 10:12:33
You feeling alright mate? Everything good? You seemed a bit out of sorts yesterday.

31 Dec 2025 12:22:05
Hello sharpie mate, just not feeling myself
But I'll soldier on

Thanks for asking.

31 Dec 2025 13:10:43
Hope you pick up mate. Bring in the New Year with a bit of Guinness and something stronger to wash it all down.

{Ed025's Note - yeah best of luck Mal, get some JD down your neck mate and maybe chicken fried rice with chips and curry...it works for me mate.. :)

31 Dec 2025 14:10:04
Haven't really been drinking

But I'll have a couple later

Thanks Bill n sharpie, much appreciated.

31 Dec 2025 08:18:42
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Matchday 18 - Quick Round Up