Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2024/25

Tasty little pass by AMN for the goal there.

On Arteta -

Honestly, I thought he was a dead duck after the first three games. There seemed to be zero progress and the club had gone backwards. Since, then, to be fair, it's been pretty good so I amn't as ardently Arteta isn't up to it as I was.

Though I amn't necessarily wholly convinced either. Arsenal have gone on runs of good form before under Arteta, for then the wheels to fall off - a few more games have to go Arsenal's way before I'd be ready to claim that the overall level of the team has improved, as opposed to just being in the midst of a purple patch.

I wonder is it going to be one of those days.

Had a feeling he might miss. He's looked out of sorts all game.

What does Rose have to do to get booked?

We're a bit tame going forward, Watford clearly happy to try hold out for a draw

Lol at Sarr doing his best to feign injury after a clash with the massive frame of AMN. Deserves an Oscar.

This is a very messy kind of game. We haven’t taken it by the scruff of the neck as yet. We can make this a lot harder for Watford but we’re not doing it. A goal would bring them right back so we need another soon.

No need for Aubamayang to touch that at all. Should have left it.

Daft by Auba

Harsh yellow on Gabriel there I think. Not his fault your man lowered his head down to chest height.

Martinelli on for Auba now would give us a lot more outlet than we currently have. Seems to be just backs v attack which inevitably leads on only one thing. A goal.

Definitely not one of Aubamayang’s better days. He’s been very poor.

Martinelli on for 3 minutes, he could have got a bit longer in fairness

That will do. Winning when playing well below par is ok but we’ll need to improve a great deal for the tasks ahead.

Delighted with the win. Missed it as was in work. Up to 5th in the table now, pinch me! Winning the games now we weren't towards the end of the Wenger reign and the Emery days.

Not that I see it ever being done anytime soon or possibly never again but the invincibles record stands for another year.

2 points off Klopp, didn't think I'd be saying that 6 weeks ago, fair play to them it's nice to be upbeat again about things

Auba was a huge disappointment yesterday. Supposedly our match winner, nearly became our match loser! I'm sure its just a once off though

Up to fifth now, have to be happy with that. The last time they were 5th was 44 games ago

IMO he has mostly continued his brutal form from last season. Just recently missed two penalties, numerous squandered sitters and his miss control led to Saka having to take the shot and subsequently be ruled offside.

However, he has been excellent in pressuring and tracking back so at least there's that. Would start Lacazette ahead of him on current form. Ideally should have been sold and a replacement brought in but hopefully Summer will sort that. Rumours going around for a potential bid for Fiorentina's Vlahovic in January.

I really hope that all our players come back injury-free from international duty. We could do without any disruption when we’re doing well. Want them all fit for selection especially with the Liverpool match looming.

Anyone any idea on where Arsene Wenger: Invincible is going to be shown in Dublin.

It’s on general release tomorrow and can’t see any reference to it i any of the cinemas.

maybe worth a Christmas prezzie to my self on Blu Ray as feel would benefit from multiple orga - ahem watches.

Ramsdale, Saka and ESR all start for England tonight. Granted its only San Marino but its been a while since we had 3 starters for England.

Ramsdale is miles ahead of Pickford, he'll be in there full time soon enough

Conor Moore has to be one of the best impressionists I've ever seen, seems to nail everything every time