Arsenal banter 7

31 May 2026 09:05:01
Feeling pretty flat this morning after all the emotion of last night so I can't imagine what the players and staff are feeling.

I hope all the fans going to the parade can shakw off their disappointment and give our boys a rousing welcome home.

To lose to the best team in Europe by a penalty taken by a defender means the margins are so small. Come the new season our strength of character will be vital and over the past few years we have proved we have this so we will go again next year.



I know a few of you need to win at all costs and I hope you can soon shake off the disappointment and enjoy the summer, the World Cup and the transfer window.

We are so nearly there.

Have a great day if you are going today and keep the faith, we are champions of England! And that was the trophy we needed most 💪 🔥 ⚽️ 🏆.

31 May 2026 09:33:47
Absolutely lovely post, Sally.

31 May 2026 09:45:57
100% Sally, it's been our best season in a very long time, and in my opinion we should definitely be enjoying what was achieved rather than focusing too much on what we didn't manage to do.


It could possibly be another 22 years before this time comes again. Hopefully it won't be, and this season is just the start, but none of us ever genuinely know what the future might or might not bring.

31 May 2026 10:38:27
100% 62. 😊

31 May 2026 10:47:52
We need to enjoy what we've achieved, and without overshadowing it, look to see why we didn't get more and ask whether we have the appetite and skillset to go one further. We all know how we played, the positions we need to add, plus a realisation that corners probably can't be our salvation next year.

I'm enjoying our success, but insisting we must improve on key positions that we didn't do a good enough job of upgrading last year, despite the budget. It shows the depth and quality we need. Upgrade the first-team attacking options, and get more intent in our play - the foundation and hard work have been done.

31 May 2026 11:15:56
Yesterday was in my top 2 best Champions League finals of all time, Sally, and I'd much rather watch Arsenal in 3rd Champions League final defeat in next season's than watch a final without us in it.

Obviously I'd rather see us win it next season, but by and large I really enjoyed yesterday and seeing our team play in the biggest game in club football again. 👏👏👏👏👏

31 May 2026 11:29:41
If you are going to be in it, be equipped to win it & play to win it. Being there is amazing, but we must equip ourselves better & when the opponent changes tactics, adjust. We need more quality at that level, which is top top top class.



To have a Champions League medal, how many players in the UK can say that? Having an FA Cup winner and loser medal was amazing, but a Champions League medal - you are elite!

31 May 2026 11:33:55
Me too, 62. I thought it was a great game to watch. A credit to the game of football, so many finals are disappointing.

31 May 2026 11:49:00
Did we do & offer enough to make it a great game, Sally? We showed great skill in defending, which is part of football, but 1 shot on target? I thought we were a little frustrating in the second half & beyond, to be honest - good because we were there, good because we scored, good because we stayed in the game, but PSG turned it up a bit after 1st half and our subs didn't work out at all.

31 May 2026 13:30:58
We were very much in it until the final whistle of extra time, Sally, and towards the very end of extra time we actually looked the most likely to grab a winner. I'm not sure there is another team in Europe who could have given this fantastic PSG team a more difficult night than we did.
We certainly have the potential to be even better next season, but improving on being Champions of England and losing the Champions League final on penalties won't be easy at all.

6 years ago, the room for improvement at the club was absolutely huge, and the fact that the room for improvement is now so small is a fantastic reflection of what our manager, players, board and the fans have achieved together.

👏👏👏👏 The Emirates has become a vibrant cauldron of passionate noise under Arteta's leadership, and no one would dream of referring to our stadium as "the library" nowadays. Of all the things Mikel has done for our club, this, in my opinion, has been his greatest achievement by far. We are a very different club to the club he came back to 6 to 7 years ago. ❤️👏👍

31 May 2026 14:38:35
It is appalling, really, that a club of Arsenal's stature has never won the Champions League.

31 May 2026 19:35:51
I'm pretty sure there will be additions, Sy. Nothing in life is perfect, but what I see at Arsenal is desire, total commitment and love for our club. In my world, you cant buy that!

31 May 2026 19:50:32
My point was, did we contribute enough to make it a great spectacle and a great game of football?

31 May 2026 22:19:47
Contribute in effort? Definitely. Contribute in passion? Totally. Contribute to the best game ever? Of course not, Sy. But I couldn't take my eyes off the game, and I was surprised it was 25/75% possession.

Now, if we can get our attack as solid as our defense, we will be totally awesome.


Getting the right players is never easy when you have Real Madrid, PSG, City etc. chasing the best players.

Can't wait for the transfer window, ole ole.

31 May 2026 07:00:41
On another subject, If I was Thomas Tuchel, I would be looking at MLS and saying I think I made a mistake not including in the WC squad.
Great comment by Deckers
About the penalties missed by Eze and Gabi.
We win together.
We lose together.

31 May 2026 10:46:40
Totally agree, Bill. What a player at such a young age. Midfield is his kingdom..

31 May 2026 07:39:17
{Ed's Note - PatrikBurgher has posted a new article entitled, Where Liverpool's Season Went Wrong Under Slot

30 May 2026 23:31:28
Obviously an amazing season but I really do think some big mistakes were made in the CL final by the Manager and coaching staff. Please feel free to disagree with me:
- Starting Odegaard. I actually forgot he was playing at one point.
- Mosquera - had a good first half but Timber should have come on at half time.


- The Saka/ Madueke substitution. I actually think this lost us the game. Madueke showed nothing different and then bottled taking a pen that Saka would have taken.
Fair play to all the player who stepped up to take a pen.
I’d never blamed Gabs someone how missing one.

31 May 2026 04:46:43
You r wrong about almost everything

31 May 2026 09:36:08
Hi, Glen and Wesley. I'm definitely with Wes on this, Glen, mate. I thought the substitutions were both positive and pretty much spot on.
The players gave everything they had to give. Goykeres had a very poor night, performance-wise, but the effort was definitely there.

I've no complaints about anyone, because ultimately you can only ever give what you have to give on the day and they all did that.

31 May 2026 10:35:38
I assume both Saka and Mosquera were subbed because both had yellows, Glenn. That is bound to hold back players in such an important game. I guess he brought on Madueke, so as not to get a red?

I don't know the reason Madueke didn't take a pen.

Perhaps in training he wasn't consistent. I read that Gabi was scoring penalties in every training session, so that's perhaps why.

30 May 2026 22:46:15
It is a tough one to take, lads. We had it in 2008 when JT missed that pen but came back and won it in 2012 and again in 2021. I was very disappointed in the comments Noni made about us the other day. My question is, why did he bottle the 5th pen and leave it to a defender?

{Ed025's Note - i was asking myself the same thing mate..

31 May 2026 01:19:07
Arteta lost you that game with his tactics. Yes, you won the PL, but the football was boring. You fans will no doubt be very happy with the season, but, deep down, are you really happy with the brand of football on display? You have a quality squad, but are they being used to their full potential? I'm not so sure.

31 May 2026 08:44:24
Hi Rd, a valid point and one which has been talked about amongst our fans and fans of other clubs constantly. Which players specifically do you think aren't being used to their full potential?

Naturally we were gutted to lose last night, but in the end we have that PL trophy in our cabinet, so let's see what next season brings.

31 May 2026 09:51:46
Personally, I think the pressure of not getting over the line in the previous 3 seasons weighed heavy on Arteta and ultimately transferred to the players and the fans. I think next season we will play with more freedom and be better to watch.

30 May 2026 22:34:14
Proud of the boys, they have put in absolutely everything this season. We are the PL champions!
May be the CL was a step too far for us this season, we aren’t clicking in attack, can thread an attack with 3/4/5 passes. PSG was always going to score so we should have been on the front foot after we took the lead.
Bring on next season!

31 May 2026 08:03:12
We took the best team in the world to penalties, and on almost any other night would have had our own pen on Noni to potentially win it in 90mins. Massive performance, and one the whole club can be proud of.

30 May 2026 22:14:23
Lipstick on a pig. Never gonna last.

Unless you are into that sort of thing?

Can not paint things different to what they are.

30 May 2026 20:38:52
Absolutely gutted, but I am so so proud of the team and the fans.
So much to look forward to.
With our club.
Take care each and everyone of you. ❤️ ♥️
COYG.

30 May 2026 21:03:06
Commiserations, guys, it's horrible losing a final. But, head up, not everyone gets to a final. Take the experience and see if you can build on it.

I do feel, though, that it may be a wasted opportunity, and I think PSG were there for the taking.

Decisions could have gone either way, but ultimately you lost on a lottery.

You'll be there or thereabouts next year, and, more importantly, now enjoy the celebrations tomorrow!

30 May 2026 23:44:02
Thanks, Red. Feel so sorry for our guys, we were so close.

Hope your new manager gets you firing on all cylinders next season. Well, as long as you are chasing us lol.

30 May 2026 23:13:34
We attacked- we scored. We showed PSG's weak underbelly and then decided to sit back for the rest of the game and deserved to concede.
Pens- I might get grief here but Madueke is an absolute pussy. That tackle he pulled out of in the league a couple of games ago, and then tonight went down at the final whistle pretending to be injured I'd give him away to be honest.

I'd be happy if we moved him on.
Why is a CB taking the 5th penalty? I will never blamed Gabs but what a shambles from the coaching staff.

30 May 2026 20:34:39
The right team won. Like it or not, we gave them the win as we played boring football. No team that has 25% possession deserves to lift a European trophy, end of.

30 May 2026 21:01:06
Supposed to be the best team in the world, managed 1 shot on target in the 90 and was a pen. Play to your strengths.

30 May 2026 21:50:59
If only we could rest players every week, because the League is 99% going to us regardless. Maybe we could play the same intensity as PSG in the CL.

30 May 2026 21:54:37
If 'strengths' is buying a massive bus to park, then go you! I want my team to fight to score, not to bore.

Arteta should leave. He is no Pep or Klopp, which he believes he is.

30 May 2026 22:52:23
The Saka, Madueke substitution lost us that match.
Fair play to Gabriel stepping up to take a pen.

{Ed025's Note - you need forwards taking the pens for me GH..

30 May 2026 23:15:58
I agree Ed, and if Saka was still in the pitch he would've taken one. Instead of Madueke who has no balls.

30 May 2026 20:21:22
Tough night and a huge amount of effort and discipline. Worked really hard, pressed and defended well.
Just lacked a little special something up front / off bench at that level. Shame Timber didn’t start and better options off bench.
Gabs didn’t deserve that after the game he had and season he had. Surprised a CB was taking a pen before others.

Showed he’s a leader like Rice.

Well played Kai - I give you stick but you had some game and a great goal. Shame you had to come off. You worked your socks off!

It was lovely hearing them say English Champions.

Let’s see what the summer brings.

Disappointed Gooner but what a season in terms of accomplishments.

30 May 2026 21:56:16
Well said, Sy, mate. I'm a proud Gooner. the lads gave everything. Decs was literally screaming at the ref to have common sense and look at the screen over the pen (that was no different to the one given for them) , and that's why that boy should be our captain next season.
Heartbreaking to take, but we played our game n left everything on the pitch.

Not gunna lie tho. Eze's penalty was pish. You're not on the 18th hole, lad, you're in the Champions League Final.
Anyways, the parade tomorrow to celebrate being Champions of England! Let's have it and give the lads the party they deserve!
Come on you Gooners. ❤️ 🤍

30 May 2026 21:57:08
Lots to be proud of. I think we played how we needed to. Let's be honest, we could play with the same intensity as PSG if we got to rest our players when needed. It was a game of fine margins, and yes, the better team won.
But, let PSG play 38 games in the Prem and see how they play in the CL.

It is no coincidence Prem teams fall off in the knockout stages after our Xmas fixtures, when other teams get to rest players, playing in a one or 2 horse race, and I will die on that hill.

30 May 2026 22:58:28
As sad as I am, you are all fking deluded!

WE play not to lose. But we lost.

Maybe if we played to win things would be different

Antifootball logic is what we do.

31 May 2026 10:57:50
GM - I'm normally the miserable moaning person on here. I'm not Arteta's biggest fan either, but come on - that wasn't anti-football. Arteta does what he always does & doesn't go for blood. However, we got after them and stood ten toes deep in the ground, while you could argue PSG huffed & puffed. Football is attack & defence.

We did create chances, but lacked a bit of luck (penalty) , a bit of quality (Vik) , and a bit of tactics. We got caught out on a penalty because we had a CB playing FB against a top top top quality LW. That's not anti-football, but not being brave playing Timber, or unlucky, Timber was not quite ready.

30 May 2026 16:07:49
It's getting very real now, people.
Excited or what 👏👏👏👏👏♥️.

30 May 2026 16:40:31
Just a little 62!

30 May 2026 17:01:11
Club football doesn't get any bigger or better than this, Sally. 👏👏👏👏

30 May 2026 17:08:55
What a start. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

30 May 2026 19:50:31
Absolutely unbelievable effort and commitment from every player. ❤️👏👏👏👏 It's the Euro lottery now, fingers. 🤞

30 May 2026 20:03:57
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Impossible to come closer without winning it. What an incredible season. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

30 May 2026 20:20:37
Gutted about the result, but immensely proud of Arsenal. Penalties are always a lottery. Gutted we didn’t do the double. I would have said this even if we had won. I thought the referee was very, very poor. But, hey, we can console ourselves with the fact we are Premier League champions 2025/26. So, let’s all go out and show our immense support and gratitude, and show the lads just how much we love them and appreciate all their efforts this season.

As the open-top bus parades past us with our fantastic bunch of players holding aloft that gleaming Premier League trophy, the Arsenal till I die. 🔴⚪️❤️ VTH. We might not be kings of Europe (but we came mighty close) . We are, however, the kings of England, so let’s celebrate together. Come on you Gunners… 🎶🎶 Champions of England 🎶🎶 We know what we are. 🎶🎶

30 May 2026 20:36:57
Certainly, questions about the ref not allowing the corner to be taken at the end of the first half, and not wanting to at least take another look at the penalty decision, Gabi.


But, neither we, the players, nor the manager get to control these things. Sometimes we just have to accept and go with the things we can't do anything about, mate. Up the Arsenal. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

30 May 2026 20:54:18
Hi G62, hope all's well, my friend. We are powerless over such things, but the Champions League showpiece final deserved a ref with a bit more about him. Just wanted to say I really felt for Eze and especially Big Gabi, but it's made me love them even more. ❤️

30 May 2026 21:43:35
Hi Gabi, All's very good with me, mate, and I hope it's the same with you too, mate.
Yes, mate, feel desperately sorry for Eze and Gabs, who were absolutely immense throughout the game. Full credit to them both for having the nerve to step forward, mate. I don't think I'd be able to in that situation. ❤️

31 May 2026 08:50:50
Absolutely, John, mate.
I think my ol April would have gone big time.