Dr_Pangloss Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 15 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: It is obvious Arsenal will struggle to mount a top 4 challenge let alone anything more but I think tank of their demise is being largely over done. Yes they got walloped at Anfield, did anyone expect different? There isn't anything new in them not competing in a game like that away from home even if the manner of the defeat was a little more startling. They will though have enough to blow a lot of teams away, as they've always done, they will improve and they will go on extended runs of form. So I think, unless there is major unrest in the dressing room or the fans really turn they will still be above the likes of Everton come May. There was something in the manner of that defeat which suggested something a little more terminal IMO. I've never seen Wenger look so dejected after a game and I do not think I've seen Arsenal just show up and look utterly dejected and lacking in motivation from the first whistle (when they collapse it tends to be after the first goal or two). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 30, 2017 Moderator Share Posted August 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: There was something in the manner of that defeat which suggested something a little more terminal IMO. I've never seen Wenger look so dejected after a game and I do not think I've seen Arsenal just show up and look utterly dejected and lacking in motivation from the first whistle (when they collapse it tends to be after the first goal or two). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 30, 2017 Moderator Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Dr_Pangloss said: There was something in the manner of that defeat which suggested something a little more terminal IMO. I've never seen Wenger look so dejected after a game and I do not think I've seen Arsenal just show up and look utterly dejected and lacking in motivation from the first whistle (when they collapse it tends to be after the first goal or two). I don't disagree but this isn't even the first time this has happened to them at Liverpool. I agree it's terminal in terms of Wenger, Ive been arguing with Arsenal supporting friends that he needed to go for 8 years. Things will only get worse under him as they've been doing for years gradually. But in the short term, they will rally, they will win games and they will put this behind them and have too much for many of the weak sides in the league. That doesn't mean they aren't in terminal decline under him though, they absolutely are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Wouldn't Wenger be in danger if they had another season without champions league? Even silent Stan would notice the drop in income from another year out. Don't think it will be long into the season before they're taking the europa league very seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 So Man City end their pursuit of Sanchez as Arsenal cannot find a replacement. Arsenal miss out on 60m when he leaves on a free. That is a total failure of duty, and if Wenger had any dignity he would resign tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 In the past Arsenal would’ve got away with selling Sanchez and not replacing him until the next window as Wenger always had the excuse “the player to improve this squad isn’t available this window.” No chance could they get away with it this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Their team really isn't that bad, but they have some big holes. They do no have a consistent DM. Elneny and Coquelin are their DMs, but haven't been good recently. They also are missing a good center back partner for Koscielny. Holding is still young, Mertesacker is basically retired, and Mustafi has been bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 1, 2017 Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2017 I'm not even daring to dream that this could be every bit the car cash it's looking like at the moment. I know it was beginning to unravel last season after years of doldrums (FA Cup aside), but everything on and off the pitch now absolutely stinks. It's wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Sanchez to leave for £20-£25m in January is my prediction. At least he won't be CL cup tied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 On 02/09/2017 at 08:44, Genie said: Sanchez to leave for £20-£25m in January is my prediction. At least he won't be CL cup tied. Reported this morning he (his agent) is asking for £25m signing on fee for anyone wanting to sign him in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Mustafi injured on international duty. They really don't have much luck with these things do they 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 To be fair, Mustafi is total shite anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Dr_Pangloss said: To be fair, Mustafi is total shite anyway. A bit yeah. But with Koscielny also injured their options aren't exactly stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Deeney has ripped them to shreds on BT Sport. Called them out for having no balls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Zatman said: Deeney has ripped them to shreds on BT Sport. Called them out for having no balls He's right. Bunch of spineless shits. I see Wenger is slamming the officials again - standard tactic when they don't win. Should have binned Ozil and Sanchez in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Preparing for life after Wenger. First they sign Dortmund superscout Sven Mislintat and now apparently close to signing another Dortmund profile Michael Zorc for the Director of football role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Next manager won't be Tuchel then. He fell out with them at Dortmund. Edited November 25, 2017 by VillaChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted November 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2017 Snuck into the top 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Doing o.k so far I think. Have plenty of winnable fixtures coming up before the new year. Winning the league is obviously unrealistic for them (as it is for everyone else really who aren't called Man. City) but think they're managing both competitions well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Arsenal like Spurs are brilliant when nobody expects anything from them. A little bit of pressure and they will crumble again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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