Arsenal Banter 4

05 Sep 2026 21:21:42
Found this very funny:

Some people were claiming Spurs could finish 2nd this season. I didn't realise they meant every game 😂.

05 Sep 2026 22:31:16
Very good Highbury. 👍

05 Sep 2026 13:37:11
Gutted for Ramsdale, his fall has been spectacular since leaving us. Now playing fourth choice keeper in Championship, surely he is much better than that. Hopefully he finds his way back to decent level football.

05 Sep 2026 14:34:11
I'd welcome him back as our second choice keeper, Highbury, mate. 👍
It was difficult for him to stay with us before, after being out as number-one keeper, but obviously a lot has changed between then and now, mate.

05 Sep 2026 16:27:02
I think the decline began in his first year at Southampton, without his Arsenal defence in front of him. Such a lovely guy, and sad to see his situation now. Being a goalkeeper, there is nowhere to hide.

05 Sep 2026 16:55:10
We are overstocked with quality backup goalkeepers. I really thought we would make some money on Kea when we signed Meslier. Maybe Meslier can also cover for striker, a la Merino, when we become desperate. 😂

05 Sep 2026 08:34:34
It absolutely broke my heart seeing our Martinelli playing for Al Hilal last night. It just doesn't feel right.

If I feel that emotional about him leaving I hope it doesn't impact the rest of the squad ahead of the big game tomorrow.

05 Sep 2026 09:32:03
We've lost better players, but normally replace them with quality, eg Anelka.. I will be more sad seeing Rogers playing for Chelsea, when his team begged Arsenal to sign him & we did nothing. Sounds like Wrighty wished we'd signed him too.

I wish Martinelli well in his new role.

{Ed025's Note - i dont think you needed Rodgers SY, hes a highlight player who only shines for 20% of the game ( a bit like Martinelli ), its a forward you needed mate..

05 Sep 2026 13:24:51
I don't believe this nonsense about Rogers. We have Odegaard and Eze for the 10 role, so why would we have wanted Rogers? That reported want made no sense.

Previously, having watched Eze for Palace and Rogers for Villa, it would be Eze all day long.

05 Sep 2026 13:35:41
It was sad to see Martineli leave, but he didn't fulfil his potential or develop into the player we all thought he would. We got decent money for him. I feel sorry for him, as he is better than playing in Saudi and still could have done well in Europe.
Not bothered by Rogers, as he was a 'nice to have' addition.

05 Sep 2026 13:49:58
Martinelli will be fine, Sally. He'll be back in Europe in no time.
All he needs to do is motivate himself to work towards his Pretty Woman moment when he gets to say "Remember me? Big mistake, HUGE."

05 Sep 2026 21:14:41
Like Gnabry.

05 Sep 2026 18:45:19
Hi Ed025, you are right. It's ridiculous that we go into the season having sold 2 LWs and think going in with a back up LW is a good idea. Arteta talks about adding world class additions & our ambition. Goes after world class attackers & signs absolute sod all yet if you criticise you get slated. It's a mess up and most people see that going in with the attack we have.

Eze was useless last season & Ode has lost both his mojo & compass. Probably enough to challenge for league but unless we get another easy champ league run in - we will come up short unfortunately as we don't have the fire power or special player. Most see it but not everyone. I think Arteta will be furious as that's a xxxx show on LW.

{Ed025's Note - i thought you played great today SY but you still need a left winger and a striker mate, i dont know what the question is...but Tsolis is not the answer thats for sure, i think you dodged a bullet with Rodgers though..

06 Sep 2026 18:49:40
Thank you Ed. Yep we need some attacking pace & finesse in Jan window. Vic was hopeless & Merino tent the answer either

05 Sep 2026 07:39:16
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04 Sep 2026 13:16:49
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Liverpool v Nottingham Forest - A Quick Liverpool Perspective

04 Sep 2026 10:20:42
Really looking forward to Sunday's game, I'm very optimistic about the chances of it being a classic 👍👍👍👍.

04 Sep 2026 11:36:02
Me too 62. 😊 Seen that Gykores has the No.9 shirt now Jesus has left.

04 Sep 2026 11:49:17
Can't wait.

We are the current champions, and we will be retaining our crown for many seasons to come. I think Chelsea are going to be close, as they don't have much else this season to aim for.

Champions League is going to be tricky. I hope we can add the cups to our collection this season too; we have enough depth.



We are the champions and will remain for many seasons to come. This is going to be the Arsenal era. We are in a very strong position, and I see goals coming in from all angles. Teams won't know who to watch out for.

04 Sep 2026 13:03:56
Hi Sally, Im thinking Gykores is going to be extremely keen to impress and stake his claim for a regular start once he gets his chance this season.

Hi G4, mate, Im very hopeful of seeing a stunning display from us on Sunday and the possibility of us chalking up a statement win to go with it. 🤞

04 Sep 2026 14:39:00
Hello Sally, John and Gunns.
It's a statement game, and I think we will get a statement result from us.
COYG.

04 Sep 2026 16:47:52
Me too, Bill, mate, extremely high hopes for this one, and this season. 👏👏👏👏👏

03 Sep 2026 10:22:16
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new video entitled entitled, C U Next Time - Transfer Window Edition}

03 Sep 2026 08:04:41
One of the important aspect that we are missing is the amount of injuries we had last season. Though, it is not something that can be controlled but surely we won't be that unlucky again this season. Came across these statistics and thought we coped very well for the amount of games missed by key players:
Havertz 41 games
Odegaard 30 games
Merino 28 games
Calafiori 16 games
Saka 15 games
Fingers crossed we won't face such situation again this season.

03 Sep 2026 10:56:26
Most of those games by attackers/CAM. We coped admirably. Remember thinking, hope Viktor doesn't get injured, as Kai and Merino are out. Bruno and Konza are a proper insurance policy, too. Once Timber (imminent) and Saliba are back, crikey, that's a strong squad. But goals win games. City very reliant again on Haaland.

Guy is a freak and never gets injured. Big game on Sunday - their attack v our defence. Keep them out and we win the game. Apart from perhaps Caicedo, I wouldn't want any of their midfield / defence or goalkeeper. Chelsea are dangerous and a dark horse, but I still see it as us v C£ty. COYG.

03 Sep 2026 12:57:19
Yes, Sussex, big and important game this weekend.
Chelsea are definitely a dark horse and have no European distractions.
I am not sure how Maresca will do during the whole season. They started great, but I think City will fade as the season progresses.

03 Sep 2026 13:12:14
Think this is why one of our top medical guys got biffed off.

03 Sep 2026 17:24:47
Sparks, I heard sussex sold the chap a watch and he contracted dysentery just from wearing it. Had to stop working as a result.

03 Sep 2026 19:08:25
It was sepsis, but why let the facts get in the way of a good story, Sharpie. COYG.
#plentyofrollecksforchristmasavailable
#Hopeyourewellfella.

03 Sep 2026 07:39:15
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02 Sep 2026 21:31:27
Reading between the lines and from his recent interviews, i'm not sure this is artetas doing. When asked about alvarez, he rolled his eyes and said "dont ask". I believe at that stage he knew we'd probably not get someone else in. I hope we don't live to regret it. Very good squad in midfield and defence, but there are too many question marks about some of our attackers for me to be excited.

We can still win major trophies however as our defence and midfield are top drawer and will probably claw us through many games.

02 Sep 2026 22:15:17
Nice summary & I'm sure he isn't happy.

We sure can win something & I'm sure our defence / midfield will get us over the line & out of holes.

Bruno is a super signing and the highlight of our window.

I'm really looking forward to seeing him & Rice. That's a great midfield - we are blessed in goalie, centre backs, Timber, centre midfield & Saka.

Congrats to Arteta on 250 games & a decent win %.

02 Sep 2026 19:26:38
Thanks eds for the work you done during the window.

{Ed001's Note - thank you very much Stephen.}

03 Sep 2026 10:42:23
Yes thank you ed1 and all our other eds, you are always appreciated 😊

{Ed001's Note - thank you so much Sally.}

03 Sep 2026 14:54:48
Thanks, Trish.

{Ed001's Note - always a pleasure mal.}