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Post #394361  Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 12:11 pm 
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Post #394362  Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 12:25 pm 
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Imagine if Arteta called a reporter overweight like Klopp did ? He’s methodical and disciplined but not unlikeable.

I think he probably is somewhat unlikeable. We like him because he's our guy and is doing very well. But there are loads of fans of other clubs who really dislike him and it isn't simply because he is the Arsenal manager.

Klopp had buckets of charisma. He could be a right prick but he got away with it because he could also be charming and very engaging and interesting in press conferences.

If Arteta wins things, the perspective will change. Pep is actually quite a bore to listen to but almost every journalist/tv presenter is in awe of him because of what he has achieved.

Now this I can agree with, and if we try to look at it from the other side then I can imagine other fans do dislike Arteta. But do they dislike him because of him or because he's really good at his job and is a rookie manager who has pulled Arsenal from rock bottom to all but the very top and made them all eat their words on the way? Of course things like being outside his technical area and is 'innovative' training and motivation stuff may make fans hate him but surely, surely that is so trivial and any rival fan using that as their reason for hating him is covering up that they hate him because he's really good.
I expect many rival fans will say Arteta is always moaning about injuries and refs and decisions - which actually couldn't be further from the truth. The only time Arteta has had a proper moan about refs was the Newcastle game. He's had a number of times where he's basically said 'if I tell you what I really think I'll get in trouble' - so essentially is telling us what he really thinks!


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Post #394363  Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 12:32 pm 
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So, the team v Newcastle. Picking the back 4 seems to be the biggest quandary.
White was kept out of the Preston matchday squad to not overload him, not seen any hint of an injury otherwise. Timber was withdrawn at half time for presumably similar reasons. There was news yesterday that there was some positivity that Gabriel will be fit.

So best case:
White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber.....but if Gordon plays off the left I'd be tempted to put Timber at RB to lock him down, White has sometimes struggled against raw pace wingers

Worst case:
Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, MLS/Zinchenko

I expect Trossard to come back in as the floating 9 with Havertz and for Saka and Martinelli to be the wide men. So if Partey isn't needed at RB its 2 from 3 of Partey,Rice,Merino


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Post #394364  Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:17 pm 
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Post #394365  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:30 am 
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I’ve been in San Francisco for a few days and from a number of conversations on election intentions, I’m surprised.

Nobody I have spoken to is voting for Kamala, and this in a democratic safe state. Bizarrely people seem to prefer Trump on a personal level. They actually warm to him. They hate the way the cost of living has risen in recent years and they see Kamala as complicit. They think T will make them better off. They note the ongoing wars and most say that Trump kept them out of wars. They are voting for change.

I’ve been very surprised. We don’t get the sense in the UK just how unpopular Biden and the Democrats have become. There is a perception that Trump will fix the economy, secure the borders from mass immigration and avoid/end wars.

God help us.


Its a real head scratcher. Had the ones you spoke to actually heard him speak recently, or were they just going on a gut feel? It is astonishing how little thought lots of people put into voting decisions.

I think could go any way. It could be close, or a big win for either side. Nobody, especially the pollsters, have a clue on this one. Hardly anyone responds to polls in the US these days, so they have to extrapolate from about a 3% response rate.

By contrast, I feel a little more confident about today's game.

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Post #394366  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:38 am 
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Chasing down City is a near impossible task.

There is very little margin for error and losing to Bournemouth and drawing against Brighton at home has left us facing an uphill task just to stay in touch.

Newcastle is almost a must win game despite being a extremely difficult place to go to. Lose today and City win and there is a 7 point gap already.


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Post #394367  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:57 am 
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DHD wrote:
I’ve been in San Francisco for a few days and from a number of conversations on election intentions, I’m surprised.

Nobody I have spoken to is voting for Kamala, and this in a democratic safe state. Bizarrely people seem to prefer Trump on a personal level. They actually warm to him. They hate the way the cost of living has risen in recent years and they see Kamala as complicit. They think T will make them better off. They note the ongoing wars and most say that Trump kept them out of wars. They are voting for change.

I’ve been very surprised. We don’t get the sense in the UK just how unpopular Biden and the Democrats have become. There is a perception that Trump will fix the economy, secure the borders from mass immigration and avoid/end wars.

God help us.

America is screwed whatever happens , they have a choice between dumb [ Trump ] and mega dumb [ Harris ]

Of the three PERCEPTIONS you mention ...Trump will probably stop the immigration ; he tried to build a wall .

Wars .......... well he didn't start any in his first term but he is pretty joined at the hip with Israel so can't see him pushing for a two state solution .

Might cut off aid to Ukraine ; which would end that

The economy ; he aims to slap sanctions on everyone not using the dollar ..... ha ha ha ....can't see that going well ; he'll be battling BRICS , ASEAN and most of Africa .

v Newcastle ....
I'd give Sterling a start ...reward for his efforts v Preston desperately unlucky not to score seemed to have the bit between his teeth .

Shooting from the hip I'd also start Jorgihno , think he distributes the ball quicker than Partey .

Would like to see us play with more zip .


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Post #394368  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:26 am 
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I’ve been in San Francisco for a few days and from a number of conversations on election intentions, I’m surprised.

Nobody I have spoken to is voting for Kamala, and this in a democratic safe state. Bizarrely people seem to prefer Trump on a personal level. They actually warm to him. They hate the way the cost of living has risen in recent years and they see Kamala as complicit. They think T will make them better off. They note the ongoing wars and most say that Trump kept them out of wars. They are voting for change.

I’ve been very surprised. We don’t get the sense in the UK just how unpopular Biden and the Democrats have become. There is a perception that Trump will fix the economy, secure the borders from mass immigration and avoid/end wars.

God help us.

America is screwed whatever happens , they have a choice between dumb [ Trump ] and mega dumb [ Harris ]

Of the three PERCEPTIONS you mention ...Trump will probably stop the immigration ; he tried to build a wall .

Wars .......... well he didn't start any in his first term but he is pretty joined at the hip with Israel so can't see him pushing for a two state solution .

Might cut off aid to Ukraine ; which would end that

The economy ; he aims to slap sanctions on everyone not using the dollar ..... ha ha ha ....can't see that going well ; he'll be battling BRICS , ASEAN and most of Africa .

v Newcastle ....
I'd give Sterling a start ...reward for his efforts v Preston desperately unlucky not to score seemed to have the bit between his teeth .

Shooting from the hip I'd also start Jorgihno , think he distributes the ball quicker than Partey .

Would like to see us play with more zip .

I see you don't have anything to say about Harris other than see is dumber than Trump. i.e. you have dismissed her without consideration. Why do people do that and continue to make excuses for Trump?

Trump is clueless and mentally unstable. Its amazing that he didn't do a lot more damage in his first term. The world is now a powder-keg. Why anyone who consider throwing trump into that is beyond me.

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Decaf wrote:
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I’ve been in San Francisco for a few days and from a number of conversations on election intentions, I’m surprised.

Nobody I have spoken to is voting for Kamala, and this in a democratic safe state. Bizarrely people seem to prefer Trump on a personal level. They actually warm to him. They hate the way the cost of living has risen in recent years and they see Kamala as complicit. They think T will make them better off. They note the ongoing wars and most say that Trump kept them out of wars. They are voting for change.

I’ve been very surprised. We don’t get the sense in the UK just how unpopular Biden and the Democrats have become. There is a perception that Trump will fix the economy, secure the borders from mass immigration and avoid/end wars.

God help us.


Its a real head scratcher. Had the ones you spoke to actually heard him speak recently, or were they just going on a gut feel? It is astonishing how little thought lots of people put into voting decisions.

I think could go any way. It could be close, or a big win for either side. Nobody, especially the pollsters, have a clue on this one. Hardly anyone responds to polls in the US these days, so they have to extrapolate from about a 3% response rate.

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Would you admit to voting for Trump in a poll? Convicted fraudster who a jury found guilty of sexual assault on a woman. Putting your own shame on display like that (I know a lot do though)

I fear the worst.

British intelligence has probably already stopped telling the US certain things. Global instability is probably about to be the worst certainly in my lifetime


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Post #394370  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 11:12 am 
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TOP GUN wrote:
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Its a real head scratcher. Had the ones you spoke to actually heard him speak recently, or were they just going on a gut feel? It is astonishing how little thought lots of people put into voting decisions.

I think could go any way. It could be close, or a big win for either side. Nobody, especially the pollsters, have a clue on this one. Hardly anyone responds to polls in the US these days, so they have to extrapolate from about a 3% response rate.

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Would you admit to voting for Trump in a poll? Convicted fraudster who a jury found guilty of sexual assault on a woman. Putting your own shame on display like that (I know a lot do though)

I fear the worst.

British intelligence has probably already stopped telling the US certain things. Global instability is probably about to be the worst certainly in my lifetime

Bezos spiking the Washington Post endorsement is a rat-leaving-a-sinking-ship moment. Absolutely craven.

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Post #394371  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 11:20 am 
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David Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Mikel Merino; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli; Havertz

I'm still not convinced by Partey and Trossard in those roles, but it does feel like a strong team.

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Post #394372  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 11:27 am 
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Raya, Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Saka, Merino, Rice, Martinelli, Trossard, Havertz

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Post #394373  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 11:32 am 
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I think Newcastle will go very physical today, my fear as always with these kind of away match ups is that they’ll be allowed to get a few reducers in and not be properly punished. We’ll go to fight fire with fire and rack up yellow cards.

Newcastle are a good team but the biggest miss match is their defence against our attack. We’re simply better. And we can certainly look after ourselves physically.

I’m going 2-0 to us, with not many chances for either side, a few scares and a set piece goal for us


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Post #394374  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 11:55 am 
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Competition time folks !

How many fouls will Dan Burn be allowed to commit before the ref reluctantly books him?

I’m going for 8 this time.


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Post #394375  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 12:42 pm 
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:36angers:

Rice didn't follow Ishak into the box

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Post #394376  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 12:52 pm 
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Rice didn't follow Ishak into the box

Was that not just a classic wide first time cross and a forward ghosting between two CB and putting a great header in. Sometimes I think it’s just a really good goal against us


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Arsenal look slow and devoid of ideas. Newcastle good value for the lead so far. Hate these early kick offs.


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Post #394378  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 12:53 pm 
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Arsenal look slow and devoid of ideas. Newcastle good value for the lead so far. Hate these early kick offs.

Already feels like a game for Nwaneri


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Post #394379  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 12:53 pm 
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Trossard just can’t progress the ball the way we need him to in midfield. It’s 20 minutes in and you are already thinking Nwaneri. If i’m honest he should be playing.


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Arsenal look slow and devoid of ideas. Newcastle good value for the lead so far. Hate these early kick offs.

Already feels like a game for Nwaneri

beat me to it


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Trossard just can’t progress the ball the way we need him to in midfield. It’s 20 minutes in and you are already thinking Nwaneri. If i’m honest he should be playing.


But Arteta thinks otherwise :20hospitals:

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TOP GUN wrote:
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Already feels like a game for Nwaneri

beat me to it



Gordon given too much room. They are transitioning very quickly.


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Post #394383  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 12:59 pm 
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Trossard just can’t progress the ball the way we need him to in midfield. It’s 20 minutes in and you are already thinking Nwaneri. If i’m honest he should be playing.

He's having a mare.

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Post #394384  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 1:02 pm 
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I like Leo but he’s so ponderous on the ball. There was an example a few moments ago. Having a nightmare. it’s like having ten men.


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Post #394385  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 1:13 pm 
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The crowd are really getting on the ref's back.

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Post #394386  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 1:16 pm 
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classic St James park game where they nick a lead and just stifle everything. Needs to be changed at half time.

feels like we are playing american football right now where are just progressing up the pitch to score a field goal or whatever from a free kick


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Post #394387  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 1:18 pm 
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Will Arteta be brave and bring Nwaneri on for Trossard in the 2nd?

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The crowd are really getting on the ref's back.

Yeah. The ref has been good.

Arteta has to do something, surely? Jesus or Nwaneri on for Trossard?

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Will Arteta be brave and bring Nwaneri on for Trossard in the 2nd?

I think we all know the answer to that....
Get Trossard off. He's been so poor
I'll be stunned if Arteta makes a change start of 2nd half. He's so stubborn


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Get Nwaneri on ffs


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Will Arteta be brave and bring Nwaneri on for Trossard in the 2nd?

I think we all know the answer to that....
Get Trossard off. He's been so poor
I'll be stunned if Arteta makes a change start of 2nd half. He's so stubborn


He'll wait for the 70th min or when we concede a second

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Post #394392  Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 1:34 pm 
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Really lacking creativity. Obviously missing Ødegaard, but Nwaneri is the next best in that regard.

Ball in play only 22 minutes that half. Not a good watch


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Decaf wrote:
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America is screwed whatever happens , they have a choice between dumb [ Trump ] and mega dumb [ Harris ]

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I see you don't have anything to say about Harris other than see is dumber than Trump. i.e. you have dismissed her without consideration. Why do people do that and continue to make excuses for Trump?

" I've dismissed her without consideration " :laughing7: :laughing7: I've watched everyone of her word salads , she hasn't got a clue
It's your obsession with Trump that automatically makes her the better option

...and who's making excuses for Trump ????

I've already said he's a dumb f***&& and his half witted economic policies are going inflict further misery on an already stressed economy .


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Why does Martinelli keep running into blind alleys?
With 2 or 3 players going with him, why isn't Merino or Trossard nearby for him to release the ball to either of them?

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The game feels very open. Newcastle certainly aren't sitting back.

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Rarely seen is so wasteful with the ball. Passing to them and dribbling so bad.


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I think now might be a good time to change things. We are losing every 50-50 and they look more likely to score than we do.

But Zinchenko!!?


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Let's hope Nwaneri lives up to our belief :53big-emoticons:

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danny wrote:
I think now might be a good time to change things. We are losing every 50-50 and they look more likely to score than we do.

But Zinchenko!!?


That's a head scratcher

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At least the ref is being consistent on those type of tackles getting yellows.


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