Weirdly since Xhaka moved to right back he’s just been so much more switched on defensively than he is in CM. Good in the 1v1 and getting out to block crosses. He must know he’s not comfortable there so is just more concentrated

I like Maguire and Chilwell but they both got completely done by Özil's magic pass (chilwell) and dummy and run behind (maguire). But then if you don't play for a really big club the media will forget those mistakes and only highlight your good games. Certain players get the opposite treatment, Özil is in that camp and so is someone like Pogba.
Tomorrow's headlines will be about Özil but I guarantee each report will also say 'why doesnt he do it all the time'. People are too quick to focus on the things Özil doesn't do rather than the things he can do. Media give body language more credence than actual stats that show Özil has created more chances than any player in the league since he joined, more than media darlings Silva and De Bruyne - in a weaker team

That goal was all about 3 pieces of brilliance from Özil. The initial flick opened up the space, not Leno playing a short pass to a centreback. You don't need your keeper to play keep ball with his defenders to open up a team's midfield.

Lacazette + Brothel = FAIL

Hope he puts his finger on the first half lethargy pretty soon, must be tearing his hair out.

Another sublime attacking performance in the second half! Onto Palace we go. 3 points there and we can take Liverpool for second in early November!

So much for Arsene’s opinion that he’d now be demotivated with nothing to play for

Of course the main reason for the goal are the sublime pieces of play from Özil, but my point is without the play it out from the back policy that doesn’t happen, Leno more likely hoofs the ball downfield, or if he doesn’t holding does

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Xhaka has improved much this season. Kudos to him.

There is a difference between playing out from the back and playing triangles with the keeper. You don't need to do that to play through a side. It's very much a Pep thing.

I really don't know how petty he is. I hope he isn't but if I heard he was a bit jealous I wouldn't be shocked.

Lacazette + Brothel = FAIL

Yes he has. Difficult to gauge how much the of the improvement is down to having a little Rottweiler next to him chasing every ball down

Arsene who?

10 wins out of 10, not an easy feat. Keep pushing on and build up towards the bigger games. This team looks to have a stronger mental fortitude. I think the key difference is their freedom to express. I enjoyed the runs from deep (Bellerin) to up the momentum of the attack. Less of the side and back passes. I am finally enjoying Arsenal games again. Long may it continue.

...I really do wonder if Wenger is happy to see Arsenal winning. I really don't know how petty he is. I hope he isn't but if I heard he was a bit jealous I wouldn't be shocked...

There is an error on the forum which is preventing me from doing updates and accessing the main pages for the site.

It doesn't affect posting, just admin access for me. I am looking into it.

I suspect it may may be related to our 10 game winning streak as this is something which has not been seen in such a long time.

The big plus is we are winning the games we should be winning hence 10 straight. The test will come with a top 6 club.
I really do wonder if Wenger is happy to see Arsenal winning. I really don't know how petty he is. I hope he isn't but if I heard he was a bit jealous I wouldn't be shocked.
The big thing about Emery is he knows how to make adjustments.

Not that difficult, he was playing really well before Torreria began starting games. Overall he’s been excellent in his own right this season. Really like the partnership with him and Torreira.

Yes, you don't know how petty Wenger is. In fact you have no information whatsoever on that point. What passes for you 'imagination' is concocting this driveling and unseemly speculation. There has been absolution nothing objectionable in his conduct since he left. So could you (and Babu and the others) show just a tiny bit of generosity here?

There is an error on the forum which is preventing me from doing updates and accessing the main pages for the site.

It doesn't affect posting, just admin access for me. I am looking into it.

I suspect it may may be related to our 10 game winning streak as this is something which has not been seen in such a long time.

2 points:

1. Agree with you Decaf

2. Won't matter as AG won't be reading this will he. (Cause he's a bit of a knob, and does absolutely nothing to change my rather blinkered opinion of most Americans as being the most self-unaware, ignorant, arrogant, loud, and frankly thick peoples on earth.)

10 wins out of 10, not an easy feat. Keep pushing on and build up towards the bigger games. This team looks to have a stronger mental fortitude. I think the key difference is their freedom to express. I enjoyed the runs from deep (Bellerin) to up the momentum of the attack. Less of the side and back passes. I am finally enjoying Arsenal games again. Long may it continue.

It's probably grossly unfair, and of course we all know some nice yanks, but ...

This will kill 3 birds with 2 stones. Maybe 4.
I don't like ..... etc etc etc ad nauseam

Dear oh dear. Please leave it to the supporters of other clubs to stick the knife into our heroes!

2 points:

1. Agree with you Decaf

2. Won't matter as AG won't be reading this will he. (Cause he's a bit of a knob, and does absolutely nothing to change my rather blinkered opinion of most Americans as being the most self-unaware, ignorant, arrogant, loud, and frankly thick peoples on earth.)

I agree with Hazuki on this. Xhaka was playing well even before Torreira got into the side. For me there are a number of positives about Emery's influence so far, and a general improvement of various players already at the club is one of them. Xhaka is one of a number of quite blatant examples. Others include Bellerin, Iwobi and Čech (I went to a talk and Q&A by Charlie George last week who, speaking as a lifelong fan, feels Čech is arguably our player of the season so far even though Leno has been so good he thinks Čech will face a struggle to get back in the team). Also there's Lacazette and, I have to say, Mustafi who I believe has had a fine season.

Anther factor that I believe reflects well on Emery is the new signings, without exception, look good. Guendouzi, Torreira and Leno have all been outstanding. Sokratis has been very impressive and even Lichtsteiner, perhaps the least exciting of the new arrivals, has done well when he's played. Another change I welcome is a willingness to get the ball forward more quickly. Sure, we look to keep possession but gone are the regular thirty or so pass moves it often appeared to take to get the ball in the opposition half before the ball promptly, as part of the same move, came back to the defenders and keeper.

There are other positives like him not being afraid to make tactical substitutions and to give instructions from the touchline. Furthermore, one of my personal preferences is for Arsenal managers to look smart during matches. Emery wears a suit and tie. Compare him to Chelsea's new boss. He's doing a splendid job but despite earning millions looks like he lives in a cardboard box down the Embankment tube station. In short, to date I'm very happy with Emery.

This will kill 3 birds with 2 stones. Maybe 4.
I don't like the Welsh. Or scousers.
Or the British in general, really.
Because they are
I'll qualify it by saying when you're talking to "sports fans", because you are all, by definition, morons.

Any sport, any Nationality, all complete and utter morons.

I liked this Forum because there was more being talked about than just football - actually one of the dullest topics imaginable.
Especially with British/Arsenal fans, who are the most self-unaware, ignorant, arrogant, loud, and frankly thick peoples on earth.

For the last 50 years English football has stood still. 50 years. 1966 and all that! You people cheated your way to a World Cup Victory, and then...and then did nothing. Nothing! Because you are the most self-unaware, ignorant, arrogant, loud, and frankly thick peoples on earth.

You lot got fooled by a piece of broccoli. No alcohol, no chocolate, replace with broccoli.
That's all it took. And sell Anelka to Real and build the Academy.

But then the Board got greedy, and sold your Club to the highest bidder, who has now taken all of it away from you.
All of it! It's gone. And it won't come back. Not ever. You're supporting a franchise, that will eventually play in the European League.


You lot don't even understand the essence of it all

because you can't translate "Eckige"


See You Next Wednesday!

Hoping Juve put their foot on Man Utd's neck.

Point 2 reminded me of several scenes from the movie “In Bruges” about Americans

If you haven’t seen it worth a watch.