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.

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.

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 .

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

:36angers:

Rice didn't follow Ishak into the box

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

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.

beat me to it

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.

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

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

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 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!!?