Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016

P4DDY2K11

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

And Welbeck!

Very true

gosplan

Mention of Wilshire today.

Perhaps, judging by the comments about Alexis up front,

Xhaka - Elneny
Walcott - Caz - Wilshire
Sanchez

I don't think the Ox offers that much beyond lots of energy. Sub spot for him.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Coq start over Xhaka too.

wonga77

Been a while since we saw Theo use his pace, I think Campbell is faster then people realise but he does have an awkward gangly run. Dont see the point of loaning him out cause he's a natural winger and if/when Walcott or Ox get injured then he will be needed. Wenger clearly does not rate him so I dont understand why he doesnt sell him as opposed to loaning him out?

kellso81

Anybody think Cazorla should be dropped back into the base of midfield again. I thought he was outstanding there pre christmas last year in controlling possession and the pace of the game. Maybe Xhaka will be able to do the same when he gets up and running but would love to cazorla back in there

I'd love to know what's going through Campbell's mind, he should've left by now.

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

I'd love to know what's going through Campbell's mind, he should've left by now.

I'd like to assume that the boss talks to him, and he knows what's going on.

gosplan

kellso81 wrote: »

Anybody think Cazorla should be dropped back into the base of midfield again. I thought he was outstanding there pre christmas last year in controlling possession and the pace of the game. Maybe Xhaka will be able to do the same when he gets up and running but would love to cazorla back in there

Makes sense for Caz but creates problems cause we could only play 1 of Elneny/ Xhaka/Coq and we'd have no-one to play AMF with Ozil out.

Pyjamarama

So is Giroud defo not starting today?

the untitled user

kellso81 wrote: »

Anybody think Cazorla should be dropped back into the base of midfield again. I thought he was outstanding there pre christmas last year in controlling possession and the pace of the game. Maybe Xhaka will be able to do the same when he gets up and running but would love to cazorla back in there

Yes and no. The problem is he isn't comfortable enough with the physical game off the ball, you need an extra man to sit beside him.

Xhaka was bought to play that position in the long run. A workhorse who happens to be good enough on the ball to split hairs from 50 yards.

Ol' Donie

Gringo180 wrote: »

I find it truely baffling that Canpbell is sent out on loan when you have chancers like Walcott, Sanogo and Chamberlain classed as potential attacking players. Laughable stuff.

Sangogo was offered on loan to Templeogue United, but they said no.

Alfred Borden

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/766971246214995968

sonic85

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'd love to know what's going through Campbell's mind, he should've left by now.

Campbell should've left in the summer. His time was up when he was substituted last season against Swansea (I think) when he scored and was our most dangerous player. Wenger obviously doesn't rate him.

It's a season long loan from what I've seen? His Arsenal career is pretty much over then I'd say.

wandatowell

Pyjamarama wrote: »

So is Giroud defo not starting today?

It's very hard to tell with Giroud. He could get a game but you wouldn't notice until he misses his half a dozen chances and is subbed.

Alfred Borden

6 behind Pep and Mourinho now. A loss this evening will end in an utter meltdown

wandatowell

Alfred Borden wrote: »

6 behind Pep and Mourinho now. A loss this evening will end in an utter meltdown

The countdown is on. Today's game is just one less match where we got the dinosaur in charge.

The future is bright.

wandatowell

wandatowell wrote: »

The countdown is on. Today's game is just one less match where we got the dinosaur in charge.

The future is bright.

I wish I could say it means one less match where I have to read comments like this, but I know that people around here always find something to moan about. Once Wenger is gone, it will be something else :pac:

Ol' Donie

Basil3 wrote: »

I wish I could say it means one less match where I have to read comments like this, but I know that people around here always find something to moan about. Once Wenger is gone, it will be something else :pac:

No way. Once he's gone, we'll win everything. Everyone knows that.

Ol' Donie

Sure, remember last year, there were people on here saying even if we win the league, they hope he p*sses off.

wonga77

Is it just so hard for ye to realise that people want a change from Wenger?

greendom

wandatowell wrote: »

The countdown is on. Today's game is just one less match where we got the dinosaur in charge.

The future is bright.

Kroenke is selling up?

Pudders

I'm half pissed in a pub in Leicester. Away days are always the best. Only got my ticket last night as a friend dropped out. Forgot it was his wedding anniversary and wife told him if he wanted another one he wasn't going!
Coyg!

Ol' Donie

Pudders wrote: »

I'm half pissed in a pub in Leicester. Away days are always the best. Only got my ticket last night as a friend dropped out. Forgot it was his wedding anniversary and wife told him if he wanted another one he wasn't going!
Coyg!

Brilliant. I think this game could go well for us.

DarraghF197

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Brilliant. I think this game could go well for us.

I'm happy for your optimism! Vardy will definitely be out there to demonstrate he made the right decision to stay. We got ripped apart from a team who are losing against Burnley.

And about Wenger's most recent ridiculous statements. If Alexis is our new Suarez, who is our Alexis now? Walcott and Ox on the wings or something? Two players who are weak most days.

Ol' Donie

DarraghF197 wrote: »

I'm happy for your optimism! Vardy will definitely be out there to demonstrate he made the right decision to stay. We got ripped apart from a team who are losing against Burnley.

And about Wenger's most recent ridiculous statements. If Alexis is our new Suarez, who is our Alexis now? Walcott and Ox on the wings or something? Two players who are weak most days.

We beat these twice last year.

Come on!

Quazzie

DarraghF197 wrote: »

I'm happy for your optimism! Vardy will definitely be out there to demonstrate he made the right decision to stay. We got ripped apart from a team who are losing against Burnley.

And about Wenger's most recent ridiculous statements. If Alexis is our new Suarez, who is our Alexis now? Walcott and Ox on the wings or something? Two players who are weak most days.

Liverpool didn't rip us apart. We dominated them for 44 minutes in the first half, and for the last 30 in the second half. They had 18 good minutes straddling the break and were much more effective with it.

DarraghF197

DarraghF197 wrote: »

I'm happy for your optimism! Vardy will definitely be out there to demonstrate he made the right decision to stay. We got ripped apart from a team who are losing against Burnley.

That means absolutely nothing. Do you not watch football? Teams can and do beat other teams, and it doesn't depend on who their opposition was in a different match on a different date.

Anyway, I gather that Leicester are missing Kante in the middle, so should be interesting. I'm sure we will be given a fair amount of possession, so here's hoping we can do something with it.

Quazzie

Basil3 wrote: »

That means absolutely nothing. Do you not watch football? Teams can and do beat other teams, and it doesn't depend on who their opposition was in a different match on a different date.

Anyway, I gather that Leicester are missing Kante in the middle, so should be interesting. I'm sure we will be given a fair amount of possession, so here's hoping we can do something with it.

You do realise he joined Chelsea yea?

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Absolutely no faith in that defense or arsenal at all...



Who am I kidding... Come on!



Had to edit, you bastards :pac: Lads my car is 14 years old!

Quazzie

Quazzie wrote: »

You do realise he joined Chelsea yea?

Yeah, my point is that they're suffering now that they don't have him. They haven't been able to replace him with anyone adequate enough.

wandatowell

The Honey Monster wrote: »

Absolutely no faith in that defense or arsenal at all...



Who am I kidding... Come on!

I really appreciate your car.

Quazzie

Thinly veiled "I drive a BMW" post.


:P

DarraghF197

Quazzie wrote: »

Liverpool didn't rip us apart. We dominated them for 44 minutes in the first half, and for the last 30 in the second half. They had 18 good minutes straddling the break and were much more effective with it.

We didn't dominate them for any lengthy period. Liverpool were poor for most of the match and we were a little better than poor for most of it.

Basil3 wrote: »

That means absolutely nothing. Do you not watch football? Teams can and do beat other teams, and it doesn't depend on who their opposition was in a different match on a different date.

Anyway, I gather that Leicester are missing Kante in the middle, so should be interesting. I'm sure we will be given a fair amount of possession, so here's hoping we can do something with it.

Okay, I'm using Burnley's comfortable 2-0 lead after 40 minutes to emphasise my point! I know each game is different. And this is the third Prem match I've been watching this week so I can safely say I watch football!

I think we'll use Sanchez, Ox and Walcott up front so I'll be hoping Leicester give us the opportunity to counter attack them. Just hope we don't do what we always do and commit everyone forward leaving Musa, Vardy and Mahrez with space at the other end.

Ardennes1944

I hope thats a 6pot e46

wandatowell

Quazzie wrote: »

Thinly veiled "I drive a BMW" post.


:P

He had to get the M badge in like

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

My car is so old Arsenal were champions when it was first registered, nothing to show off!

wandatowell

The Honey Monster wrote: »

My car is so old Arsenal were champions when it was first registered, nothing to show off!

Haha the ninja edit

DeclanRe

Interesting comment made by Merse today, and I have to agree. There are Internationals in a couple of weeks, if Wenger is resting Kos, Giroud and Ozil so much. Surely he won't let them go. If he does it's madness

gosplan

Results going well this afternoon. Everton could be good this year though.

extra gravy

Arsenal XI: Cech; Bellerin, Koscielny, Holding, Monreal; Xhaka, Coquelin; Walcott, Cazorla, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Sanchez

Alfred Borden

Coquelin

Quazzie

I like the look of that team. It's a real kick in the stones for Chambers though, so he must be surely asking himself some questions seeing the younger player getting ahead in the pecking order. Swap Ox for Ramsey, Mert for Holding and Walcott for Giroud and it's probably our best start XI.

extra gravy

extra gravy wrote: »

Arsenal XI: Cech; Bellerin, Koscielny, Holding, Monreal; Xhaka, Coquelin; Walcott, Cazorla, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Sanchez

Better 11 than last week. I'd much rather they swapped Alexis and Walcott, though. Really don't like Alexis up top.

He will now go and get a hat-trick.

Quazzie

Alfred Borden wrote: »

Coquelin

He has done nothing wrong. I really don't understand the dislike some people have for him. If we paid £50M for him we'd all be wearing jerseys with his name on.

Bobby Baccala

Quazzie wrote: »

I like the look of that team. It's a real kick in the stones for Chambers though, so he must be surely asking himself some questions seeing the younger player getting ahead in the pecking order. Swap Ox for Ramsey, Mert for Holding and Walcott for Giroud and it's probably our best start XI.

Would much rather Wilshere on one of the wings today, I can see theo and the ox giving the ball away a lot

extra gravy

extra gravy wrote: »

Arsenal XI: Cech; Bellerin, Koscielny, Holding, Monreal; Xhaka, Coquelin; Walcott, Cazorla, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Sanchez

At least young Holding has Koscielny back with him today. Hopefully last week wont get him down too much. Ox and Walcott start again

Whatever about the final result, the very fact that Pool are 2-0 down and struggling at BURNLEY (FFS :mad:) today is very frustrating. Watford beating Chelsea. We capitulated against Liverpool and will probably do likewise against Chelsea.

pudzey101

Quazzie wrote: »

He has done nothing wrong. I really don't understand the dislike some people have for him. If we paid £50M for him we'd all be wearing jerseys with his name on.

Exactly look at the stats and see how many successful tackles and attacks he breaks up

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Ozil, Giroud and Wilshere on the bench though.

Alfred Borden

Quazzie wrote: »

He has done nothing wrong. I really don't understand the dislike some people have for him. If we paid £50M for him we'd all be wearing jerseys with his name on.

He did a job when we needed him but if we are serious about this title, he shouldnt be starting the majority of our games. Hopefully Ramsey gets fit soon.

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

At least young Holding has Koscielny back with him today. Hopefully last week wont get him down too much. Ox and Walcott start again

Whatever about the final result, the very fact that Pool are 2-0 down and struggling at BURNLEY (FFS :mad:) today is very frustrating. Watford beating Chelsea. We capitulated against Liverpool and will probably do likewise against Chelsea.

Your fault for the Chelsea equaliser winner. I hope you're happy

Basil3

Basil3 wrote: »

Your fault for the Chelsea equaliser. I hope you're happy

2-1 now i see. oh well we'll just have to take 6 points off them oursel....oh wait