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Havertz only completed 2 passes in 19 minutes too, and spent half of that in midfield.

11.03.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t really rate him but he was our best forward player tonight for sure

11.03.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Gabriel Jesus played 11 minutes when we needed a goal and didn’t get 1 touch, or even compete a duel.

He’s supposed to be our higher touch striker option. Gyokeres isn’t the problem, our style/approach gives our striker a near impossible job.

11.03.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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What on earth is this line up for away vs Real Madrid?

11.03.2026 21:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Serious concerns of us getting over the line and winning any trophy with the level of performance we've seen in 2026.

We used to pride ourselves on a high floor, but not sure it's that high anymore.

11.03.2026 19:18 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What are we doing in training?

11.03.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Leverkusen inject some pace into this game and are rewarded, Arsenal conceding a soft goal from a corner. Sums up the Arsenal display so far.

11.03.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Gyokeres nearly got Andrich sent off (he should've been) in 4 mins and then we've just not created anything. Eze seems more concerned about high pass completion than exploiting the massive gaps in the middle.

11.03.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Have to say I'm very concerned by how badly we are performing on a consistent basis right now, even on a weeks rest.

We look knackered, or choosing to play at a pedestrian pace (more concerning) - seem to be playing with a fear of central progression (scared to lose the ball?).

11.03.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My guess is 352

Kepa
Salmon Mosquera Calafiori
Noni Max Norgaard Kai Martinelli
Jesus Leo

07.03.2026 11:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Still?

05.03.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH THEY ARE GOING DOWN

05.03.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mansfield

Kepa
Salmon Mosquera Calafiori MLS
Norgaard Odegaard
Madueke Dowman Martinelli
Jesus

04.03.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

5/8 remaining Premier League games at home.

Chance for our fans to be absolutely massive for us - bring the energy, not the nerves.

04.03.2026 22:55 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Team I play for got to a semi final tonight, Arsenal win, City draw, West Ham and Forest points to pull Spurs into relegation fight and Man Utd lose to 10 man Newcastle.

Some Wednesday night.

04.03.2026 22:18 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The team at the bottom of the league just took seven points from their last three home games against Arsenal, Villa and Liverpool, scoring in stoppage time in each. Sounds like a pretty competitive league to me.

04.03.2026 07:46 πŸ‘ 255 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

So looks like Odgeaard is out, but Rice and Havertz with the squad.

Raya
Timber
Saliba
Gabriel
Calafiori
Norgaard
Rice
Saka
Eze
Noni
Gyokeres

03.03.2026 23:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Arsenal taking 3 seconds more than others to take a corner is the media outrage, not the 115 charges Manchester City still have not been punished for.

03.03.2026 23:06 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If we see Madueke - Gyokeres - Martinelli frontline selected tomorrow my head will be on Mars. Goodnight.

03.03.2026 23:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah draw would've been fair in both and that would have been one point less than we have.

Need to make sure we are the right side of the margins in these final games. Some low xG goals from our forwards crucial too.

02.03.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday was pretty similar to the Man Utd game - difference being Man Utd scored two worldies

02.03.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

If Eze left is ever going to be tried again it’s now. Odegaard and Havertz returning and Leo and Martinelli out of form.

02.03.2026 12:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Arsenal's winning goal, immediately he goes 'FOUL ON THE KEEPER, IS THERE A FOUL ON SANCHEZ THERE' Nobody touches the keeper whatsoever. Gary Neville off Arsenal game please.

02.03.2026 11:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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02.03.2026 11:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Where on earth have you heard that? That is not true

02.03.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If fit I'd be tempted to put Havertz and Odegaard in for Brighton - Eze at left wing.

Calafiori coming in fresh for Hincapie feels natural too.

01.03.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Just mean because he had a setback after his last appearance

01.03.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

City aside, we now only have midtable teams left to play, as well as West Ham (with 3 to go) and Burnley (with 2 to go). Those two could be down already at that point. We barely leave London.

Huge chance for us but we must improve our consistency. Hopefully Rice & Kai are OK.

01.03.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Of the next 6, only two are Premier League games. Wednesday against Brighton is massive - we need a Spurs / Leeds level performance.

01.03.2026 18:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sanchez should genuinely be booked for complaining for a foul for Timber’s goal. Does he not realise there are cameras?

01.03.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0