Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2013/14

gnfnrhead

Thought the game was tomorrow so a nice surprise.

It's an odd fixture. Normally I'd expect 3 points and nothing less, but Southampton are in great form so far this season. A draw wouldn't be a disaster, but is far from ideal.

I think we should win, but won't be too annoyed if we draw.... unless we hammer them and should win by five or six, but only draw. Then I'll be annoyed.

dvemail

Our subs bench is slowly getting stronger and stronger. At least now we have a few realistic options on the bench in Rosicky and Walcott if we need goals.

Ardennes1944

Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Arteta, Ramsey, Wilshere, Ozil, Cazorla, Giroud

Subs: Fabianski, Monreal, Vermaelen, Rosicky, Walcott, Gnabry, Bendtner

Everton just equalised!!

dvemail

Ah no.

Purely Football ‏@PurelyFootball 26s

BREAKING: Arsenal v Southampton may be delayed by 30 minutes due to problems on Piccadilly Line. Announcement to be made at 2.30pm.

wandatowell

Thats the starting 11 i'd pick for today.



Well done Arsene.

wandatowell

From the BBC, late kickoff at the Arsenal match.

There is a possible delay to kick-off because of broken rail on the Piccadilly line.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25051734 Its half way down the page.



3-2 COME ON THE TOFFIES!!!!!!!

Ardennes1944

lukaku you beauty!

dvemail

Darren ‏@DarrenArsenal1 31s

Kick off officially delayed #arsenal

Irish Aris

my concern today is that Southampton has only conceived 5 goals in 10 games. Even though they have conceived in their last two fixtures, it's still very impressive.
We need to keep a clean sheet or not fall behind on the score, because it will prove difficult to break them.

An early goal would be really great.

AdamD

That's far too much conceiving for my liking

keano_afc

AdamD wrote: »

That's far too much conceiving for my liking

Unless Giroud is involved, then it's beautiful.

Marty McFly

no match day thread?

Marty McFly

Oh fcuk brilliant from Wilshere so close.

Irish Aris

quite good so far.
I hope Wenger brings in Walcott for the last 20-25 minutes.

bad2dabone

Irish Aris wrote: »

quite good so far.
I hope Wenger brings in Walcott for the last 20-25 minutes.

hes bound to, with shaw having a bad game wally could give him the roasting treatment

jonneymendoza

well would u believe it lads.

i got back to my wife a few weeks ago and guess what? we lose against United!

Today i officially had enough of her **** and we both agreed its time to end it for sure and guess what?

we ****ING WON!!!!

YEAH COME ON ARSENAL!!!! WE ARE GOING TO WIN THE TITLE SO LONG AS I NEVER GET BACK TO MY WIFE!!!

AdamD

Very happy with that. Defence was solid throughout, Woj did very well whenever called upon and looks really reliable right now. Gibbs had a very good game, which he needed as hes been average recently imo. 90 minutes for Wilshere, Walcott back, clean sheet, HFB scoring, all good.

tayto lover

Three points playing well below par is great.
We have to wrap Giroud in cotton wool because if he's injured we are in trouble.

FearDark

Mert when he won that penalty *shakes fist yeessssssssssss* Love that.

Giroud was class, great to see theo back, Rosisky should be starting.

Awesomeness

jonneymendoza wrote: »

well would u believe it lads.

i got back to my wife a few weeks ago and guess what? we lose against United!

Today i officially had enough of her **** and we both agreed its time to end it for sure and guess what?

we ****ING WON!!!!

YEAH COME ON ARSENAL!!!! WE ARE GOING TO WIN THE TITLE SO LONG AS I NEVER GET BACK TO MY WIFE!!!

Have you a Spurs mate you can set her up with?

Irish Aris

tayto lover wrote: »

Three points playing well below par is great.
We have to wrap Giroud in cotton wool because if he's injured we are in trouble.

You keep saying that for the last couple of months. Is this your lucky charm now??

FearDark

Mickeroo

One of Man City or Spuds guaranteed to drop points too, happy days.

greendom

FearDark wrote: »

Mert when he won that penalty *shakes fist yeessssssssssss* Love that.

Giroud was class, great to see theo back, Rosisky should be starting.

true, he looked great when he came on. There was talk of him being ill before the game though.

Awesomeness

We had Theo, Rosicky , Flamini, Gnabry, Monreal and Verm not starting today.

The depth is coming back

wandatowell

Hammers grab a draw against Chelsea and it'll be a good day!

Awesomeness

If only we had signed Ricky Lambert:pac:

cson

That's an excellent win.

By excellent I mean we were far from our best and still won comfortably.

Win against Marseille, seal CL qualification and get set for Cardiff next weekend.

Think getting knocked out of the League Cup so early was a good thing for us.

FearDark

Can anyone answer why Ozil isn't playing near as well as he was at Real?

wandatowell

FearDark wrote: »

Can anyone answer why Ozil isn't playing near as well as he was at Real?

Is he still adapting?

Anyways, I'd imagine the game is a lot easier when you have CR running all over the place banging goals in for fun :pac:

FearDark

wandatowell wrote: »

Is he still adapting?

Anyways, I'd imagine the game is a lot easier when you have CR running all over the place banging goals in for fun :pac:

Sneaky bid for CR7 so :pac:

Awesomeness

FearDark wrote: »

Can anyone answer why Ozil isn't playing near as well as he was at Real?

If he stays like that and we are winning its ok.

If we start losing and he is playing poorly then it becomes problem

Marty McFly

FearDark wrote: »

Can anyone answer why Ozil isn't playing near as well as he was at Real?

Come on have patience and be bit less harsh on him.

He is adapting to a new league and new team these things take time the EPL is very different to La Liga much more physical, plus he is playing no were near as bad as some are making out had some good moments today and has done well for his first few months.

I think people always get unrealistic expectations of a player when they come with a high price tag and no matter how good a player is for the first few months some fans will always question.

Had a good chance on goal self made today and almost set up Ramsey for a terrific goal.

FearDark

FearDark wrote: »

Can anyone answer why Ozil isn't playing near as well as he was at Real?

Marty McFly wrote: »

Come on have patience and be bit less harsh on him.

Jaysus, I couldn't have been less harsh.

Mickeroo

He's still settling in and even though he's not at the top of his game right now he still creates a few chances in every game.

dvemail

Majority of his play is on the right wing also. Not exactly his prime position.
With Theo back, we will have an out and out right winger which will allow Ozil more freedom to roam the centre of the park.

cathalio11

I think Ozil has been great. Not as amazing as he was at Real Madrid but he has slotted in and created a lot.

The problem is that a lot of people expected him to become our star player, but we've too many great individuals now for that to be the case.

Marty McFly

FearDark wrote: »

Jaysus, I couldn't have been less harsh.

You have a tendency to jump on players undeservedly so . Give Ozil time and he is playing no were near as bad as you have made out a few times.

FearDark

Marty McFly wrote: »

You have a tendency to jump on players undeservedly so . Give Ozil time and he is playing no were near as bad as you have made out a few times.

What are you on about?

Marty McFly

FearDark wrote: »

What are you on about?

It's written in English try reading it slowly and breaking down the syllables you might get it :P

FearDark

Marty McFly wrote: »

It's written in English try reading it slowly and breaking down the syllables you might get it :P

I haven't been overly critical of Ozil so stop being a smart arse.

cathalio11

Home against Marseille, Arsenal have a huge chance to build on their momentum, like how they did it earlier this season with big wins in Marseille and against Napoli.

Then:

Cardiff (A)
Hull (H)
Everton (H)

Such a big opportunity to keep building before the huge double-header against City and Chelsea; where they still have a very good chance.

Alfred Borden

cathalio11 wrote: »

Home against Marseille, Arsenal have a huge chance to build on their momentum, like how they did it earlier this season with big wins in Marseille and against Napoli.

Then:

Cardiff (A)
Hull (H)
Everton (H)

Such a big opportunity to keep building before the huge double-header against City and Chelsea; where they still have a very good chance.

Win the three of them and draw the two bigger games or even win one and lose one and we would still be top, very doable.

.jacksparrow.

Ozil isn't a player who will take 3 or 4 players on and score from outside the box, he is more of a player who spots runs and lays balls on.

At the moment we don't have any real runners but hopefully it will change with theo back.

jonneymendoza

Awesomeness wrote: »

Have you a Spurs mate you can set her up with?

She probably already has behind my back hench spurs being crap this season lol

gnfnrhead

Pretty much a third of the season done and we'll be four clear regardless of tomorrow's results. Who'd have thought it before we got Özil? Just signing him seems to have been a turning point, and he has yet to reach the levels he is capable of!

tayto lover

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Pretty much a third of the season done and we'll be four clear regardless of tomorrow's results. Who'd have thought it before we got Özil? Just signing him seems to have been a turning point, and he has yet to reach the levels he is capable of!

In fairness we had a great run from last Christmas to the end of the league.
Ozil was not here then but I do think his presence has had a very positive effect on the rest.

Drexel

tayto lover wrote: »

In fairness we had a great run from last Christmas to the end of the league.
Ozil was not here then but I do think his presence has had a very positive effect on the rest.

He is drawing so many players towards him its giving space to the other lads. Think it might have a small bit to do with Ramseys good season so far too

Gringo180

Ozil will need time to find his feet lads like his fellow country men in Mert and Pod took time to settle, he is an exceptional talent and is going to be an Arsenal legend!!

wonga77

A tricky assignment passed although what the hell was Boruc at?
3 more points so happy days