No Wi-Fi at the pub but that one was to you, Bern.

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Apologies for the clunky presentation, but hope you all get the sentiment.

Man Utd scored a flukey goal just before half time, but Villa has just scored again to make it 3-1. Really hope they win, I have nothing but respect for Emery even though it didn't work out for him here. A very likeable guy.

Arteta called it a mature performance. Nail on the head. You aren’t going to sweep these good sides away, the game was won today by an outstanding defensive display, we restricted Chelsea to nothing (0.27xG), we bossed the game. And with them not having a sniff we just needed to poke one in and control the game which we did like a set of seasoned multiple title winning players.

People may say it was a scruffy or ugly win but not for me. That was a suffocation of a top 6 rival on their own patch where we just needed one moment to put the result beyond doubt and to reflect the dominance we exerted

Yeah, there's no way anyone can watch that game and honestly think Arsenal didn't deserve three points.

I'm particularly happy Aubameyang was rendered impotent.

Hold on a minute, 3-1....hmmm

I really understand that

Sheesh. Newcastle showing how it’s done at Southampton. 3-0 now. They are having a heck of a season so far too.

Eddie Howe doing a job there. Another ‘project’ in action.

If they do Haz they don’t know the game…..we pissed all over an expensively assembled team ….won as a team and won as departments …defence, midfield and forwards and won every individual battle….a complete performance…I love this group… they seem to be very together….

I’m not ancient enough to have seen Mancini play Pete, so I’ll bow to your ageless knowledge on that score. (Good to see you posting regularly again btw)

I am, unfortunately.

Tottenham missing Son today, there's a gulf in quality when comparing their starting eleven to Liverpool's. Even if Liverpool win today we're 15 points ahead of them, so I hope they absolutely smash Spurs.

If it’s any consolation, I just missed out. My first visit to Highbury was in the 76-77 season, and I’m pretty sure he’d left by then.

That all said, I used to go to Maine Road, Goodson, Anfield and Old Trafford from about 71 with my Dad if ever Arsenal were playing there, so it’s possible I did indeed see him play. No memories of doing so however.

Dunno if Pete is suggesting Saliba is more like Terry Mancini than DOL….if he is I know he’s not stupid so it can only mean he must have had too much rum….

Little bit hard to read this stuff. Whilst that’s delightful It burns a bit if you know what I mean.

I’m not certain but didnt Nick Hornby discuss in a chapter of fever pitch about the difficulty of going mid season if Arsenal were top of the league. I’m not certain but it might give me an excuse to get re read that splendid book again and I’m sure bern would consider that funny.

If Man U lose this they remain in 5th and are as close to the relegation zone as they are to us

Good manager, not minimizing that fact, but it also helps when you literally have a blank cheque to write for any player willing to come.

Ridiculous penalty against West Ham.

Against Palace sorry

Rightly overturned

Balogun has scored again for Reims, 8 goals in 14 games now.

I am cheering for Paddy.

I'd like to see a Palace game along with The Arsenal when I visit London.

The day has been great so far. Hoping Liverpool makes it a trifecta.

True. But they haven’t really spent silly money yet have they. Howe is doing well with the bulk being players that he inherited.

It worked

They’ve spent a fortune

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Funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), their controversial 80 per cent owners, they have spent £210million ($238m) on eight new players, smashed their transfer record and invested everywhere.

You’re quite right. I’ve just looked it up.

This day keeps on giving…well done PV4 and Unai

They spent a decent amount:
Sep 2, 2022 — Newcastle United have spent £123 million (€142m) on transfers this summer

But you are right, he's inherited most of the players and he's a good manager. They will go from strength to strength and very little doubt they'll buy in January.

They might get top 4 this season. I (and many people) wouldn't be surprised. Toon fans kinda remind me of the Chicago Cubs or the Boston Red Sox. Massive fan base of teams that went a long time with no title. We had one Geordie at the pub in LA. The other Brits said 'Just smile and nod, you won't understand a word'

I think that was for Bern's benefit, as I'm sure he had Mancini in his worst-ever Arsenal XI

Man Utd lose 3-1. We are now 11 points ahead of them, 13 points ahead of Chelsea and 15 ahead of Liverpool.

Ah…thanks Brom

The media seem intent on perpetuating the myth it’s not about money. Give arteta 210 million to spend over 2 windows and I reckon he’d win you the league

Ha ha. Totts one down.

Liverpool 1-0 up, they've started the game much better than Tottenham.

1-0 Liverpool

Now Spurs must chase the game, which goes against their one and only gameplan

Now they’ve got twice as much chasing to do.

Nice assist from Dier