Arsenal

We have made a great start to the season even though we have had our usual bad luck with injuries, but our fixture list has been easier than some of the other top teams so that has helped us,i think the big test will be on tuesday against Borussia Dortmund who in my opinion are a class above any team we have played as yet and the result of this game will tell us alot more about our current form.COYG.
 
Winning does breeds confidence, but Wenger for the time being needs to balance the midfield for the game against Dortmund, yesterday once Rosicky came on we look more mobile and fluid.
We need either the Ox, Walcott or Rosicky pace, week in, week out as all the other midfielders strength are through the middle of the pitch.
Wilshere has been inconsistent this season as he has been injured or playing out wide (left and right) instead of central, the same thing happen with Ramsey last season played out on the right. You also could say the same for Bendtner, although not a great striker his best position is up front and not out on the right of the pitch.
I knew how good Ramsey was after it leg break when he was playing for national team in his correct position - central midfield which we now reaping in the rewards.
Wenger, please no more experimenting with players in the Premiership games save that for the League cup and reserve games.
Hopefully a couple of buys in January will bring in a trophy or 2 in May.
 
Well that was a kick in the stones lastnight,altough have to say we played well and could easily had won the game but against top teams you get punished, really missed flammini as we left ourselfs open to counter attack by commiting to many players foward when a draw would have been a decent result,also what about wilshere preformance? ,for me he has been our weak link this season he is not playing at the same level as other midfielders, i know he is out of position for some games but that does not excuse loosing possession as often as he does ,seems to always want an extra touch when he should be releasing the pass for me that is not a good sign,anyway palace the weekend need to win and stay top as our fixture list is about to get a whole lot harder ,next 6 weeks could have a big impact on our season.
 
We was too slow almost lethargic in the 1st half, there was not enough closing down and winning the 2nd ball throughout the game.
The passing was poor as well especially from Sagna and Wilshere, also trying to play too many balls through the middle of the pitch instead stretching Dortmund by going down the wings.
Hopefully we will get in right in the return leg, onwards and upwards COYG!
 
Win won energy,Giroud and his famous head.Thanks for them!
 
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just watched capital cup game and seen the difference in our squad strength compared to chelsea and we were second best all night never looked like getting a result hardly troubled chelsea keeper,badly need walcott and podolski back because if were relying on bentdner as our backup then we are screwed.
 
I agree, Arsenal have really upped their game this year but over the course of the season I'll be happy if they just secure the usual top four spot. They're going to need more depth in the squad, that's already looking a bit tired relying on the same group of Ramsey, Ozil, Giroud and Wiltshere a bit too much. Tottenham and Liverpool are more of a threat this year than they have been in recent years so Top 4 won't be easy.. in the end the league will be between Man City and Chelsea.

randal
 
Great win but Liverpool were shite, I don't know if that was down to us or down to them.
The real test of our team/squad will be against Borussia Dortmund.
 
They already had that real test in the last few weeks against Dortmund in the Champions League and Chelsea in the League Cup.. came up short on the two occasions this season they had to play a team with a bit of class. I'm really pleased they're five points clear in the league now but I've had too many years of Arsenal letting me down to believe that gap is anything more than a bit of breathing space that will hopefully ensure they definitely finish top four by seasons end.

randal
 
excellent game and win ! two big test ahead of us, we must win this two big game, we must !
 
Chelsea was not a real tests as it was the League cup and Wenger did not play his strongest team.
Agree Dortmund at home we came up short but it's the away games where we will prove ourselves as contenders or also rans.
We are not going to win the Champions League but I think if we buy another forward/striker we could win the Premiership, I think the title race will between Man City, Chelsea and us.
 
I agree chelsea game was just a show of squads in which we were second best,we badly need walcott back even though he drives me mad at times because he gives us more options going forward ,especially against teams like dortmund who play a pressing game and give you little space with walcott you have the option of hitting a long ball over defense and let him use his pace something to get you out of trouble,any so far so good.
 
Agreed Walcott or Oxlade-Chamberlain, as I said before a must week in week out to run at the opposition/to stretch teams/over the top balls.
 
Yeah another great win, we need to just keep it consistent over the next league game in particular, would love to get one over the Manc's....

Completely agree gunnertrev, our main weakness is the lack of depth we have in our squad, having said that if they can all remain fit then we've got a great chance to bring back the good old times to Emirates!!


I agree chelsea game was just a show of squads in which we were second best,we badly need walcott back even though he drives me mad at times because he gives us more options going forward ,especially against teams like dortmund who play a pressing game and give you little space with walcott you have the option of hitting a long ball over defense and let him use his pace something to get you out of trouble,any so far so good.

Have faith Redgun71, we need to trust in wenger


Chelsea was not a real tests as it was the League cup and Wenger did not play his strongest team.
Agree Dortmund at home we came up short but it's the away games where we will prove ourselves as contenders or also rans.
We are not going to win the Champions League but I think if we buy another forward/striker we could win the Premiership, I think the title race will between Man City, Chelsea and us.

Doesn't it feel great :)

Another top week!
We are doing really well...

I thought we overran them in midfield and ultimately that's what won us the game. Liverpool are over-rated

Great win but Liverpool were shite, I don't know if that was down to us or down to them.
The real test of our team/squad will be against Borussia Dortmund.

Totally agree randal

They already had that real test in the last few weeks against Dortmund in the Champions League and Chelsea in the League Cup.. came up short on the two occasions this season they had to play a team with a bit of class. I'm really pleased they're five points clear in the league now but I've had too many years of Arsenal letting me down to believe that gap is anything more than a bit of breathing space that will hopefully ensure they definitely finish top four by seasons end.

randal
 
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Right lads,lets hope we round off a great week by beating UTD on Sunday,COYG.
 
Although I'm a utd fan it's still good to see arsenal doing well, I used to enjoy the big utd / arsenal rivalry fergie vs wenger. got far more respect for arsenal rather than those billionaires city and chelski who have bought the title in recent years. But obviously I hope we do the deed this weekend although I'd take a draw based on current form :(
 
Although I'm a utd fan it's still good to see arsenal doing well, I used to enjoy the big utd / arsenal rivalry fergie vs wenger. got far more respect for arsenal rather than those billionaires city and chelski who have bought the title in recent years. But obviously I hope we do the deed this weekend although I'd take a draw based on current form :(

Oh **** this shit Jamesy the whining girls have been quiet as mouses for the last six years and now the wood works are teeming with arses.
Bring it on you meltdown specialists we are weak and you are strong, don't be lying down at Old Trafford again with your shouldn't have been a penalty excuse book in hand, we are there for the taking.
Enough media spin ?
Bring it you goon ****ers lets see both our credentials.
Awesome weekend :)
 
Oh **** this shit Jamesy the whining girls have been quiet as mouses for the last six years and now the wood works are teeming with arses.
Bring it on you meltdown specialists we are weak and you are strong, don't be lying down at Old Trafford again with your shouldn't have been a penalty excuse book in hand, we are there for the taking.
Enough media spin ?
Bring it you goon ****ers lets see both our credentials.
Awesome weekend :)
Its actually 8 years that we have been quiet for and yeah your right we should have no excuses this time around ,especially now that Ferguson is gone and its a level playing ground for everyone and the only one lying down will be Ashely young if he plays,so may the best team win .
 
Its actually 8 years that we have been quiet for and yeah your right we should have no excuses this time around ,especially now that Ferguson is gone and its a level playing ground for everyone and the only one lying down will be Ashely young if he plays,so may the best team win .

Gives us an opportunity to see where we're both at, really looking forward to it.. Come what may.
 
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