Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016/2017

mansize

greendom wrote: »

The FA did say they were going to crack down on this sort of behaviour. I was expecting 6

6 if he hadn't have apologised etc I'd say

greendom

Just saw a tweet comparing Xhaka's first sending off and Wenger's last Sunday. Both recipients of a new "crack-down". In Xhaka's case a one time crack-down. Wonder whether the one that Wenger was the recipient of is longer lasting?

BrianJD

I'm kinda gutted. After being a fan for nearly 30 years I'm finally getting to go to see Arsenal play for the first time ever (Hull at home) and I won't see Wenger. Not sure why it disappoints me but it would be nice to see the guy.

greendom

BrianJD wrote: »

I'm kinda gutted. After being a fan for nearly 30 years I'm finally getting to go to see Arsenal play for the first time ever (Hull at home) and I won't see Wenger. Not sure why it disappoints me but it would be nice to see the guy.

Not to worry he'll still be there. It's only a touchline ban so you should be able to see him in the directors box

KaiserGunner

The touchline ban shouldn't really hurt the team anyway, I'm sure he will still be picking the team and making the required changes through mobile phone etc. I was expecting a longer ban tbh, based on the uproar in the media during the week. Making it out as though he attacked and committed assault. Was a small push, obviously shouldn't be doing it and I think a slap on the wrist would have sufficed.

emmetlego

He did the crime, he'll do the time. I admired his expressions of sorrow for what he did in the interviews after. Despite how I've developed and how I feel having him as manager of late, he always keeps his class and dignity. I admire him. If only other pl managers had a shred of what he has!!!

Still think he should step down, but I still admire him greatly!

Arghus

Will be interesting to see if it has any effect on team's performance. When was the last time Wenger served a ban?

Quazzie

BrianJD wrote: »

I'm kinda gutted. After being a fan for nearly 30 years I'm finally getting to go to see Arsenal play for the first time ever (Hull at home) and I won't see Wenger. Not sure why it disappoints me but it would be nice to see the guy.

Hopefully a preview of next season?

emmetlego

Quazzie wrote: »

Hopefully a preview of next season?

What? With Bouldy in charge?

mansize

emmetlego wrote: »

What? With Bouldy in charge?

To Bouldly go...

Arne_Saknussem

Quazzie wrote: »

Hopefully a preview of next season?

Nah, next season will have the same amount of Wenger but less Sanchez & Ozil

domrush

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

Nah, next season will have the same amount of Wenger but less Sanchez & Ozil

Without bringing up the subject again, I would imagine Ozil would stay if Wenger does. Sanchez is an enigma, don't think he has a massive attachment to the club to be honest.

mansize

I reckon Sanchez is gone, Wenger or No

domrush

mansize wrote: »

I reckon Sanchez is gone, Wenger or No

I think if we somehow managed to beat Bayern and make a CL QF or SF as well as make a convincing league challenge (we won't win but if we're within 5 or so points at the end) as well as 300k a week we might keep him.

Gizmo55

We buying Reus or wha?!

mansize

Liverpool on the ropes, don't feel confident for later tho

emmetlego

Gizmo55 wrote: »

We buying Reus or wha?!

Buying Reus only if we sell Alexis apparently

domrush

Questionable team from Wenger.

Ospina
Bellerin Mustafi Holding Gibbs
Ox Mailtand-Niles
Walcott Jeff Lucas
Welbeck

Can't believe he's not giving Coq and Ramsey a chance to play together.

Arne_Saknussem

Southampton: Lewis, Martina, Gardos, Stephens, McQueen, Reed, Clasie, Hojberg, Sims, Isgrove, Long

Subs: Taylor, Yoshida, Bertrand, Davis, Romeu, Redmond, Tadic

Arsenal: Ospina, Bellerin, Mustafi, Holding, Gibbs, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Maitland-Niles, The Jeff, Lucas, Walcott, Welbeck

Subs: Martinez, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Gabriel, Monreal, Iwobi, Alexis


Intresting to see who partners Maitland-Niles in the centre and who plays in the No. 10 role.

ShaneU

3 double-barrelled names starting....new record?

domrush

domrush wrote: »

Questionable team from Wenger.

Ospina
Bellerin Mustafi Holding Gibbs
Ox Mailtand-Niles
Walcott Jeff Lucas
Welbeck

Can't believe he's not giving Coq and Ramsey a chance to play together.

Some serious pace in that team. Should be interesting.

Not overly bothered about the midfield partnership of Coq and Ramsey. I think they'll be fine, and am sure they're working together in training. Not worth risking them today when they're playing in 3 days.

domrush

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

Southampton: Lewis, Martina, Gardos, Stephens, McQueen, Reed, Clasie, Hojberg, Sims, Isgrove, Long

Subs: Taylor, Yoshida, Bertrand, Davis, Romeu, Redmond, Tadic

Arsenal: Ospina, Bellerin, Mustafi, Holding, Gibbs, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Maitland-Niles, The Jeff, Lucas, Walcott, Welbeck

Subs: Martinez, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Gabriel, Monreal, Iwobi, Alexis


Intresting to see who partners Maitland-Niles in the centre and who plays in the No. 10 role.

Ox as the former and Jeff for the latter I would imagine. Bit unnecessary having 4 backs on the bench.

pudzey101

Delighted Welbeck is getting the start lol @ spurs

WoollyRedHat

domrush wrote: »

Ox as the former and Jeff for the latter I would imagine. Bit unnecessary having 4 backs on the bench.

Blitzkrieg perhaps .

What channels this on?

Arne_Saknussem

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

Blitzkrieg perhaps .

What channels this on?

BT Sports 2

pudzey101

pudzey101 wrote: »

Delighted Welbeck is getting the start lol @ spurs

You just had to, didn't you

Great goal, Welbeck!

Skylinehead

Welé!

DarraghF197

Perez yet again making Arsenal fans wonder why on earth he doesn't start!

Royale with Cheese

Southampton don't look like they're up to much. Should be a comfortable evening... you can blame me later.

and another! Welbeck on fire.

Soups123

Love Welbeck we've missed him, a born winner

Royale with Cheese

What the utter fúck was Ospina doing there

Arne_Saknussem

Chuffed for Welbeck.

Edit: What the **** was Ospina at there??

Soups123

Soups123 wrote: »

Love Welbeck we've missed him, a born winner

2 Henryesque goals from Welbeck. Such a wonderful hardworking player. Such a likeable lad and plays with a smile on his face.

Arne_Saknussem

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

Chuffed for Welbeck.

Edit: What the **** was Ospina at there??

Bellerin was piss poor too

Skylinehead

Started very well but Long is still a threat.

Royale with Cheese

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

Southampton don't look like they're up to much. Should be a comfortable evening... you can blame me later.

Message has been received clearly from the stripey St Marys men

Arne_Saknussem

Midfield trio doing well so far.

ox delivering better corners than ozil. not hard, really.

mansize

2-0 lads wehey

Arghus

Great pass from Perez to set up Wellbeck for the first goal. He deserves more time in the first team.

Walcott 3-0. Nice work....Perez involved again.

Skylinehead

Theo

No idea how he got that, defender messed up badly.

Arghus

Jaysus, Southampton are poor today.

Basil3

Basil3 wrote: »

Walcott 3-0. Nice work....Perez involved again.

Look at the run Wele made to the byline though. What a serious athlete he is. A phenomenal pro

KaiserGunner

Brilliant first half there. They can only beat who's in front of them, has been a stroll. Delighted for Welbeck getting two goals. I really like the look of Jeff, has played well and looks comfortable on the ball. Maitland Niles has looked good too. Could be more goals in the second half, no point bringing on Sanchez either, let him rest on the bench.

Get Welbeck off before he knee explodes.

Good stuff so far. #BouldIn :pac:

Ox fancies himself as a midfielder, and to be fair he's pretty decent. Has a good eye for a pass.

Arne_Saknussem

Basil3 wrote: »

Ox fancies himself as a midfielder, and to be fair he's pretty decent. Has a good eye for a pass.

Southampton have been shocking but he's looked good in there. Hasn't done anything stupid or given the ball away cheaply.