Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2024/25

If Nketia leaves we need another striker. I'd genuinely be looking at Toney, in the last year of his contract & might get him for the same fee we sell eddie… that would be an upgrade IMO.

Brentford wouldn't create as many chances as we would. He'd thrive under the service he'd get. If Brentford don't sell now or in January it would be terrible for them imo.

The problem is though that his xG is a fair bit higher than his goals scored which suggests he's actually fairly wasteful.

Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.

Subs: 

Ramsdale, Timber, Calafiori, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Nelson, Trossard, Jesus, Nketiah.

Not sure how grabbing someone by the throat and pinning him to the ground isn't a red

since timber came on wolves barely saw the ball and Saka got the second

Good opening win and none conceded, but sloppy at times. That will sort itself out with games hopefully.

Timber looks an upgrade on what we had last season at LB anyway.

Forest are in discussions with Arsenal now over Nketiah.

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with 23 year old espanyol keeper Joan Garcia which indicates ramsdale is more likely to leave this window with arsenal looking for a permanent deal over a loan deal

I thought Sa was poor against us.

For the Raya save, Raya was going the wrong way, adjusted and made the save.

For the Saka goal, Sa was going the wrong way, couldn't adjust, the save was missed and we scored.

Raya is a much better goalkeeper than Sa based on the evidence, but I also think Ramsdale is a better goalkeeper than Sa.

I thought the same. We find it hard to get a decent price for our players for some reason. Do other clubs take us for mugs?

team of the year from the pfa awards is good reading

Goalkeeper

David Raya (Arsenal)

Defenders

William Saliba (Arsenal)

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Gabriel (Arsenal)

Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

Midfielders

Rodri (Manchester City)

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)

Forwards

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Phil Foden (Manchester City)

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Where does he fit? He's not a goalscorer, so is this to cover Partey's role?

Probably to cover Partey i'd say. He'd want to be a starter too. Can't have a strong enough squad and with Partey's injury record I can see him as a squad player. Not looking like we'll get a CF in now which could be a mistake depending on injuries but we have to back Arteta's judgement. In the 5 years since he took over the gap between the League winners and Arsenal has closed from season to season starting at 43 points and then 25, 24, 5 and 2 points which is remarkable. I'll admit that I wasn't his biggest fan at the start and questioned some of his decisions but the proof is in the pudding as they say. A good CF could be the last piece in the jigsaw and allow us to win it but we have to believe in the boss now.

Charlie patino has gone to deportivo for £1m with a 50% sell on clause tied into his contract

Whether that becomes permanent or not I'd imagine he'll never kick a ball for Arsenal again either way. Surprised to read that he's 24, thought he was a lot younger. Terrible signing

Vieira is still contracted to Arsenal until the summer of 2027 I just read.

On the way over the match at the moment. Really need 3 points today if we are to have a serious challenge. With all respect to Villa, it isn't an easy place to go, but we're looking to win the league so maximum return on points is a must

Enjoy yourself