Arsenal

[wrigh2uk]

We got Milan, I think we can make Milan look stupid tbh, we did the same to juve and to be honest Milan play with the same sort of style they use

[Bammers05]

Remember what happened last time we played in the San Siro :smug: :

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-pcCoCnXurU&feature=related (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-pcCoCnXurU&feature=related)

[Usul]

Remember what happened last time we played in the San Siro :smug: :

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-pcCoCnXurU&feature=related (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-pcCoCnXurU&feature=related)
Yea, you had Titi at the time, and you were playing against Inter.

[Meyyappan]

We would have achived the treble in 2003-2004,had it not been for manunited to play negative football to stifle us,if not the fa cup we would have won the cl porto,monaco oh come on but chelsea used the same tactics,AW has to find a counter stategy unless he already has.................

Hopefully milan win the rest of there serie a matches so that mourinho doesnt
take over,or else he shall stifle us during both rounds unless aw counters it.

Sorry, maybe its cos its Friday, I feel in a really silly and childish mood. Forgive me.....


"And there's Kaka - all over the Arse!!"



"The Arse now, trying to get tight and squeeze out Kaka!"



"And major relief for The Arse as Kaka slips away down the tunnel!!"

[Stella Artois]

Yea, you had Titi at the time, and you were playing against Inter.

We look far better now than we have done with Henry in recent seasons.

Even Vieira thinks we're playing better football. :)

Don't worry, I know you're just bitter that we got the far better deal. £16m for a crock. :laugh:

[Dragonfly]

Aren't we meant to be getting more money for Henry based on appearances or something?

[Stella Artois]

Don't know, don't care either.

£16m for a crock. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[beetwee]

I thought he was chosen:best of all times.

[martin_cranie]

You talking about diaby or diarra

Why would he be talking about Diarra when he's responding to your post regarding Diaby?

I'm really pleased that we've drawn AC Milan. I really do think we will win it but no matter what happens, I know we'll witness two fantastic games of football. The Liverpool vs Inter and Roma vs Real Madrid matches also look fantastic on paper.

[Tigermen]

We would have achived the treble in 2003-2004,had it not been for manunited to play negative football to stifle us,if not the fa cup we would have won the cl porto,monaco oh come on but chelsea used the same tactics,AW has to find a counter stategy unless he already has.................

Hopefully milan win the rest of there serie a matches so that mourinho doesnt
take over,or else he shall stifle us during both rounds unless aw counters it.

Sorry, maybe its cos its Friday, I feel in a really silly and childish mood. Forgive me.....


"And there's Kaka - all over the Arse!!"



"The Arse now, trying to get tight and squeeze out Kaka!"



"And major relief for The Arse as Kaka slips away down the tunnel!!"

Your posts read like a schizophrenic person talking to the voices in his head.

[Usul]

Aren't we meant to be getting more money for Henry based on appearances or something?
If we win the Champions League, i believe.

How sweet would it be to beat you in the final, with Henry scoring the winner, and us paying you a bonus for selling us the man that gave it to us? :w00t

[martin_cranie]

You forget that a certain Cesc could pull a similar number on you, minus the payment of course. :cool:

[blob123]

AC Milan. :) Couldn't have asked for any other opponents.
I've always wanted to face AC Milan but unfortunately there are weaker than ever at the moment. As a matter of fact last season's CL win was mere luck. Inzaghi just happened to be carrying a rabbit's foot on him :lol:

We will bury them. In fact the only let down could be Toure's absence. At full strength Arsenal play football from another planet. We destroyed Inter, Juventus, and Real Madrid previously and in all cases Arsenal were considered as the underdogs.

[somegooner]

Where is RVP??

[Tigermen]

If you were all watching on Sky you would not have had the pleasure of hearing this but on the International feed David Pleat was commentating. Just before Keane was to take the penalty he says "Keane never misses. I will say categorically he never misses".

Nice one David.

[Bammers05]

Almunia for England :smug:

[vanNistelrooy]

I wondered why the commentator showed no emotion, especially at the Berbatov goal or penalty decision. But him being involved with Spurs in the past, I thought he would have been a bit more excited?

Almunia for England :smug:
You could have saved that penalty. And that's going on the basis that you're a quadrapledic.

[somegooner]

He was trying (unsuccessfully) to show that he wasn't biased.

[Meyyappan]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/7157364.stm

How high did bendtner jump?Photo 5,His arse was up owaras head:lol:http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9125/superman2sa2.gif
:superman2:

[Dragonfly]

http://www.djdchronology.com/images%209/astimegoesbyreuniondvd01.jpg

He's an Arsenal fan? :w00t

[Miggy]

If you were all watching on Sky you would not have had the pleasure of hearing this but on the International feed David Pleat was commentating. Just before Keane was to take the penalty he says "Keane never misses. I will say categorically he never misses".

Nice one David.

That was one of many cringe worthy lines he came out with. He also made sure everyone knew that it was him that brought Robinson to the club. Nice one David.

[blob123]

Where is RVP??

Wenger wants him fit for the whole season. Am guessing that's why he doesn't want to force him into these tough ties. At least he is not injured as had thought initially.

[somegooner]

I think Pleat said that he injured his ankle or something. RVP would surely have at least been on the bench if he was fit??

[CaptainCabinet]

I think Pleat said that he injured his ankle or something. RVP would surely have at least been on the bench if he was fit??

He probably has done everything but injure his ankle then.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

The only player that is on the Arsenal.com Injury News page is Walcott. So, either he got a knock while training ahead of the North London Derby and has fully recovered. Or, Arsene didnt bother playing him.

I like how Arsene is letting V.Persie have as much time off as possible so he can make a full recovery and when he does come back into the team, he will be ready and sharper than ever.

I hate it sometimes when managers are desperate for their top player to come back and they play him when he is not match-fit and ends up getting a recurrence.

[somegooner]

Like Benitez did against us with Torres, Mascherano, and Alonso.

[Meyyappan]

Do we really need strengthening in january?

[somegooner]

Yes. Lehmann is too error prone and we need another CB because Senderos is also error prone.

[blob123]

Do we really need strengthening in january?

Most definitely. Can you imagine any amount of games with Senderos as a starter. Not that we will crumble without Toure but supposing (God forbid) Gallas gets injured, a central defensive partnership of Senderos and Djourou just doesn't look safe.

Also I think we need a proper winger. We lack width. As for the goalkeeper situation I don't think that is a priority. Why did we get Fabianski if we were going to go after another goalkeeper shortly after. Almunia is good enough if you ask me

[Meyyappan]

A winger who can displace rosicky from time to time when the chezh captain is simply good and not on form,maybe take an experienced defender on loan just like fergie did with larsson and finally keep hold of lemon.

Also

http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=485709&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Make+Adebayor+African+Fo otballer+of+the+Year

Please do what the article say at least you gooners:crymore: :crymore: :crymore: :crymore: :crymore: :crymore: :crymore: :crymore:

[gollan]

Almunia's good enough, we don't need a new winger and Djourou is coming back = no need for a new CB.

[Dragonfly]

Almunia's good enough, we don't need a new winger and Djourou is coming back = no need for a new CB.

I want to get rid of Senderos and bring in someone good.

[Meyyappan]

Per mertesacker is the answer

[blob123]

Almunia's good enough, we don't need a new winger and Djourou is coming back = no need for a new CB.

We need a winger. Our game tends to be a bit one dimensional with Hleb and Rosicky cutting in all the time. Just you wait when Hleb reverts back to the wing when Van Persie returns. Am a bit worried he won't perform to the level he has been at in the role behind the forward player.
Also Eduardo, Walcott and Eboue are all not wingers. How can you say we don't need a new winger ?

Via defence Djourou is not the answer. He's is a B-side player at best. Remember if Gallas is out injured we will have to rely on Djourou and Senderos.

Mertesacker sounds good but I doubt Werder Bremen will let him go unless there's a hefty price tag attached.

[Cannon ball]

I highly doubt Wenger will spend big money in January.

[JoeyM]

We don't necessarily need a traditional winger, just someone who can fill in for Hleb or Rosicky without us suffering a large drop in quality. Eboue has one good performance on the wing for every 5 bad ones, Theo's not reliable yet and I see his future as a striker, Diaby's done a decent job but we still lose a lot whenever Hleb and/or Cesc are out.

[blob123]

I think we need a traditional winger to diversify our game a bit. At one point when this spell we are in hits a wall, we'll be looking for a different strategy/approach and it will be impossible because we don't have the players to make change.

For example look at how Bendtner changes our game. He gives the opponent defenders a whole new challenge. I think a traditional winger would add that extra spark in times of crisis like in the game against spurs.

[Meyyappan]

THIS TIME VAN DER VAARTS the answer

[martin_cranie]

Meyyappan, shut up.

If Jens goes, we could use another 'keeper. If he stays, I'm happy enough to leave that department alone till the summer, at which point I would like to see someone like Akinfeev or Jaaskelainen come in. Almunia is decent but I think we can/should do better.

Djourou has gained some good experience at Birmingham and has a lot of potential on top, so pairing him with Gallas for a month should work out fine. Senderos is hit and miss, therefore I wouldn't like to rely on him too much. If we were to get another defender I would love to see Vincent Kompany at the club. I doubt it will ever happen, but hey.

Whatever happens though, I'm not too bothered. Wenger will do what's necessary as always.

[Viperized]

If Lehmann and Senderos are sold then they'll need to be replaced.

A winger is the main missing piece in our squad as we simply do not have enough quality on the wings once Hleb or Rosicky are out.

[AgentZero]

No odds,i am pretty sure he(robin Van persi) will start.....................

liar!!!!!

[blob123]

Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is looking more likely to be leaving the Emirates Stadium in January.

German-side Wolfsburg are interested in signing the 38-year-old keeper, who has lost his place in the Arsenal starting eleven to Spaniard Manuel Almunia.

The situation has deteriorated to such an extend that Lehmann has refused to help Almunia warm-up before matches.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are thought to be interested in signing midfielder Gilberto Silva.

The Brazilian World Cup winner has been used sparingly as a substitute this season and looks to be surplus to requirements at the Emirates.

British tabloids are claiming that a fee of 6 million will secure the Brazilian's services.

Another midfielder who could leave the Gunners is Lassana Diarra, who reportedly has had a 6 million price tag placed on him.

The former Chelsea player, who only cost Arsenal 2 million in the last transfer window, is upset about the inflated price.

[somegooner]

Well if Diarra goes we could use another midfielder in case we have that disaster that we had against Wigan with only Denilson and Diarra available. Merida might be good enough but it's better not to take chances. What happened to Mputu and the Bulgarian midfielder that came for a trial?? (Dmitriov or something like that??)

[gollan]

What you guys are forgetting, is that there is a balance between "need" and "who will actually sign". That means, that if we need a "quality" winger, just to fill in the blank of Rosa or Hleb, no one good will come. No one good will come to maybe sit on the bench. Eduardo is a rare gift, in that sense - sheer professionalism - sitting down quietly and waiting for his chances. just look at bendtner, with all due respect to what he does - the boy wouldn't shut up and wait for his chances, which is UNDERSTANDABLE. He wants to play. So no good quality winger will agree to sign, because we don't really need one.
Same goes for CB. No real good quality CB will sign, because when Toure and Gallas are fine, he will sit on the bench.

That's why I said we need no one.

On the other hand, if Wenger can get a "steal" - like that Dimitrov - we should definitely get it, but not because we need it - because it's a steal.

[somegooner]

We don't need a quality CB for the whole season Gollan. Only for a month or two so AW can just get someone on loan because that's all we need.

[Meyyappan]

If our second string can bring the carling cup home,i think they should be allowed to play a part in this,mix it up with 3-4 first teamers for the whole competition. what do you think guys?

[somegooner]

I don't think Wenger will do it. We all know that his favourite cup is the FA Cup.

[Nturtle]

LOL....

Well...we'll no doubt have to see what happens with the cup games. Wenger's priorites are clear in that it is the league first, champs league second...than all else depending on the squad. The only certainty is the carling cup for the squad players to show what they can do.

Forget transfers...the next game is always more important...and I can't imagine players slotting in that easily mid season...has that happened before? I can't remember to be honest! Having said that...Sagna's been fantastic. If Vela comes back...he might be a nice one for the Left wing! Not sure about Eboue still...hoping he'll actually score at some point and stop rolling and diving all over the place...:no:

[blob123]

Defender Philippe Senderos is aiming to cement his place in the Arsenal starting eleven when regular choice Kolo Toure goes for international duty during the African Nations Cup.

The Swiss defender has always showed potential but has been prone to costly errors.

Senderos said:"It could be a big opportunity for me to go in there and show what I can do.

"I believe I've already shown what I'm capable of but this could be a big chance to come into the team for a while.

"It would be a good time to come in as well - we are playing great football, winning games, and I'm ready for the challenge."

[Meyyappan]

Atleast for the burnly match it should be----------------


Lehmann
Song
Gallas
A.tarore
B.sangna
Diarra
Denilson
Rosicky
Walcott
Bentner
Van persie

Subs--
Fabianski
Adebayor
Hleb
Diaby
Gilberto

[somegooner]

Yeah he should play reserves against Burnley.

[Wan]

I believe Fabianski will play ahead of Lehmann.

Like this:

----------------------Fabianski-------------------
--------------------------------------------------
Song-------Senderos--------Gallas-------A. Traore
--------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------
Walcott------Diarra--------Denilson---------Eduardo
--------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------
-------------Bendtner------v. Persie--------------

Or something like that.

[somegooner]

Song at RB??

[Wan]

Eh sorry my bad.

----------------------Fabianski-------------------
--------------------------------------------------
Sagna-------Senderos--------Gallas-------A. Traore
--------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------
Walcott------Diarra--------Denilson---------Eduardo
--------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------
-------------Bendtner------v. Persie--------------

This should do.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

thats better ;)

Eduardo must be very annoyed; he is playing LM more often than CF. He has come here as a replacement for Thierry and Arsene thinks he is more use down the wings.

When he was upfront vs sheff utd, he blew them away; scored 2 great goals.

He scored 2 vs Blackburn; where did he play in that game ? LM ? CF ?

[Wan]

thats better ;)

Eduardo must be very annoyed; he is playing LM more often than CF. He has come here as a replacement for Thierry and Arsene thinks he is more use down the wings.

When he was upfront vs sheff utd, he blew them away; scored 2 great goals.

He scored 2 vs Blackburn; where did he play in that game ? LM ? CF ?

It was against Sheffield United. :laugh:
Maybe Arsene has a reason for it.

[Viperized]

thats better ;)

Eduardo must be very annoyed; he is playing LM more often than CF. He has come here as a replacement for Thierry and Arsene thinks he is more use down the wings.

When he was upfront vs sheff utd, he blew them away; scored 2 great goals.

He scored 2 vs Blackburn; where did he play in that game ? LM ? CF ?
He played as a forward against Blackburn, though in the second half he was on the left wing for a bit.

[blob123]

How come we are already looking at the burnley game ? have the portsmouth, everton and westham games been cancelled or what ?

I know they haven't but the bunley is a guaranteed win. The 3 games are more of a challenge.

[somegooner]

The Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has recommended Manuel Almunia for the England squad. The Spanish goalkeeper, who joined the club in July 2004, will be eligible for UK citizenship next year. "I could only advise you to take advantage of it and call him up for the England squad," said Wenger.
Almunia has come to prominence since replacing the demoted Jens Lehmann in August and retaining his place for every subsequent Premier League fixture. On Saturday his penalty save from Robbie Keane prevented Tottenham from taking the lead in a match that Arsenal eventually won.

The prospects of Almunia, 30, being capped for his country seem remote. He has little standing there and was on loan to Albacete from Celta Vigo when Arsenal bought him for an undisclosed fee. Spain, in addition, are well-served. The coach Luis Aragonés has Iker Casillas of Real Madrid between the posts and Liverpool's Pepe Reina on the bench.
England are less fortunate. Paul Robinson was dropped for the critical Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia and his replacement, Scott Carson, was at fault in the defeat. Fabio Capello, the new manager, has a crucial decision to make.

"At the moment, I don't have many options to play for Spain," Almunia admitted. "Spain have never, never called me. And, if other people want me, I have to study my situation. I will not close [the door] to anything."

Asked how he would respond to an overture from England, Almunia said: "I would study my situation in that case, and I would be very pleased to take a decision that would make me happy and my family happy." Pressed on his reaction if Spain and England were both to approach him, the goalkeeper made the beeping noise that confirms a Mastermind contestant has run out of time to answer the question. He did admit, though, that it would be the hardest decision of his career.

With a UK passport, Almunia would be just as eligible to turn out for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, even if it is opportunities with England that catch the eye. This would be a sensitive topic. While Owen Hargreaves was born in Canada he, unlike Almunia, can point to a bloodline allegiance through his father. The Arsenal goalkeeper is indisputably Spanish.

There would also be questioning as to whether he is really superior to the existing English candidates. Lehmann, the Germany goalkeeper, has hardly bothered to disguise his incredulity that Almunia could be preferred to him.

The Spaniard will be attempting to burnish his reputation at Fratton Park today. Arsenal's former centre-half Sol Campbell should be in the Portsmouth line-up and Wenger has endorsed his protest that the spectators' verbal abuse of certain players has reached unacceptable levels.

"I have a long and heavy experience of it," said Wenger. "Sol has a big point. Why should we not be respected just because we are on [or beside] the pitch? Why do people get away with it? Because they are in a mass of people." He suggests that broadcasting footage of such individuals might at least shame them before their families.

"They are entitled to an opinion," said Wenger. "They can say to the manager, 'You are useless', but you cannot say, 'You are a fucking bastard.'"


I can't imagine Wenger saying that part in bold. Anyone have a video of this press conference??

[L . F . C]

Wenger, got to love him :D

[somegooner]

Is RVP playing today??

[Keyser Soze]

That Arsenal kick-off is a fucking nightmare for people who actually go, night game on boxing day. :doh:

[somegooner]

God save us!! It's Pleat!!!

[blob123]

Slugish start again. Wenger has screwed the formation once again. We'll probably see things turn around in the 2nd half hopefully. Maybe we might just need Bendtner to turn things round again.

[somegooner]

When will we see RVP??
Eboue is being friendly for once.

[ThierryHenry14]

yeah i think RVP should of played tonight that add that extra bam! to the team , not enough chances made tonight and Diaby should try to pass it more

[blob123]

If Wenger isn't going to star playing Van Persie with Adebayor, Bendtner should start in his absence. This one striker thing doesn't work well. We need more men upfront. Eboue is rubbish and I have to admit I feel we would have got something had Bendtner started instead of Eboue. I can't wait for the clown to leave for the ACN. What a breath of fresh air that will be. Dude has absolutely no creativity and with his 1 good game out of 8 he certainly should be left as a sub for Sagna at best.

[somegooner]

I think that we need a free kick taker because although Fabregas is good for the wide free kicks and corners he can't get enough power on the ball to score and Clichy has potential but he needs practice. Toure can't control his free kicks well enough and Eboue is only good from the wide free kicks. Why doesn't Rosicky take free kicks?? He takes corners doesn't he and I think that he can get more power on a ball than Fabregas. We need a free kick taker because without van Persie we have nobody. Two seasons ago although we were misfiring we had Henry, van Persie, Bergkamp, Pires and Ljungberg to take them.

[pistolpete]

Im so gutted with that performance, why do we only show urgency in the last 5 minutes and then created 2 great chances?

I think that tonight we paid the price for having 2 players that every time they recieved the ball, our attack broke down, Eboue and Adebayor.

Eboue made a foul and was about to be booked, and he pointed to the sky and looked as if he was praying, the guy is staring to embarass me.

Anyone else notice how many times they knocked the ball up to their strikers and they casually controlled it and built an attack?

Definately need another one up front, Hleb drifted too far.
One up only works if the one can bring other runners into play, i reckon that the midfielders are worried to go past Ade because they think he will lose it.

Gutted, need rethink and reshuffle for the Everton game.

[somegooner]

I want to know how Ade is the league's top scorer. If he was consistent he would have had 30 goals by now!

[Viperized]

Again we decided to play 5 men in midfield when we had better options available. We ALWAYS play better with two strikers. Its not rocket science. Our performances and results have been going downhill since we decided to use 451 as our regular formation, and this is a fact.

Bendtner or Eduardo should've started with Adebayor. I cannot recall the last time Eboue played well on the right wing except when brought on as a sub against Spurs last season. He should either have a spot at RB, or a spot on the bench.

[AgentZero]

thanks for warming that top spot for a while....cozy.

[blob123]

I want to know how Ade is the league's top scorer. If he was consistent he would have had 30 goals by now!

Ade is not the league's top scorer. C.Ronaldo is.

[Meyyappan]

Nooooooooooooooooo,we have lost the top place now will we ever get it back,those nutcakes must be growing in confidence,ade is not a top class striker like rooney,tevez,torres rvp is now hes out bendtner should be given a chance,wenger wont let us crumble without the league he wont title 4 4years or hopefully


Edit:Thierry henry,mabye if he was there:A wonder shot,a solo run and goal a super corner a fantastic freekick a penalty,pity he couldnt lead us as cantona did,he certainly is more talented but:crymore: :crymore: :crymore: didnt have those leadership skills:crymore: :crymore: :crymore:

[Zoolander]

Nooooooooooooooooo,we have lost the top place now will we ever get it back,those nutcakes must be growing in confidence,ade is not a top class striker like rooney,tevez,torres rvp is now hes out bendtner should be given a chance,wenger wont let us crumble without the league he wont title 4 4years or hopefully


Edit:Thierry henry,mabye if he was there:A wonder shot,a solo run and goal a super corner a fantastic freekick a penalty,pity he couldnt lead us as cantona did,he certainly is more talented but:crymore: :crymore: :crymore: didnt have those leadership skills:crymore: :crymore: :crymore:

GTFO STFU!

[Top Gun]

Nooooooooooooooooo,we have lost the top place now will we ever get it back,those nutcakes must be growing in confidence,ade is not a top class striker like rooney,tevez,torres rvp is now hes out bendtner should be given a chance,wenger wont let us crumble without the league he wont title 4 4years or hopefully


Edit:Thierry henry,mabye if he was there:A wonder shot,a solo run and goal a super corner a fantastic freekick a penalty,pity he couldnt lead us as cantona did,he certainly is more talented but:crymore: :crymore: :crymore: didnt have those leadership skills:crymore: :crymore: :crymore:

This guy is hilarious. You're second it's not as if the world has ended. It's the first time you haven't scored in a game since last season and you think you need Henry back. :laugh:

[blob123]

Nooooooooooooooooo,we have lost the top place now will we ever get it back,those nutcakes must be growing in confidence,ade is not a top class striker like rooney,tevez,torres rvp is now hes out bendtner should be given a chance,wenger wont let us crumble without the league he wont title 4 4years or hopefully


Edit:Thierry henry,mabye if he was there:A wonder shot,a solo run and goal a super corner a fantastic freekick a penalty,pity he couldnt lead us as cantona did,he certainly is more talented but:crymore: :crymore: :crymore: didnt have those leadership skills:crymore: :crymore: :crymore:

Calm down mate. They are only leading by a point. They will drop points for sure. Did u imagine that we would never drop points.

Sounding like a total n00b

[beetwee]

Just a panic attack.:huh:
He would probably make a good chairman, like Gil Y Gil.

[blob123]

I think it's about time Adebayor got a rest. He is really being useless and his inability to control the ball is starting to hurt Arsenal's play..

Ade's problem is that he tries to play like Henry. U are the front man 4 crying out loud, u cannot afford the luxury of sticking on the flanks given that you are not as technically gifted. Henry could do it because 1. he had phenomenal technique so he could do things and 2. he had players like Pires, Vieira, Bergkamp and Ljunberg that were darting into the box to score goals. The likes of Rosicky, Cesc and Hleb are just not up to standard. What a misfiring lot.

Either play Adebayor with a strike partner or eliminate him completely.

[Tigermen]

Nooooooooooooooooo,we have lost the top place now will we ever get it back,those nutcakes must be growing in confidence,ade is not a top class striker like rooney,tevez,torres rvp is now hes out bendtner should be given a chance,wenger wont let us crumble without the league he wont title 4 4years or hopefully


Edit:Thierry henry,mabye if he was there:A wonder shot,a solo run and goal a super corner a fantastic freekick a penalty,pity he couldnt lead us as cantona did,he certainly is more talented but:crymore: :crymore: :crymore: didnt have those leadership skills:crymore: :crymore: :crymore:

Are you English? If so, you are officially even worse than Wan.

[ThierryHenry14]

i couldn't understand a word Meyyappan said

I think what blob said was right i think wenger should play either Bendnter and RVP upfront or Eduardo and RVP upfront

[somegooner]

RVP has a muscle strain. He won't line up against Everton.

[Nturtle]

Well...maybe things won't change much against Everton. I don't know what's up with Eduardo..does he have an injury? Bendtner Eduardo/Ade would mean taking out Eboue which is fine with me.

[blob123]

Wenger's team selection perturbs me. You'd think he didn't have enough attacking players... Strikers to be exact. He has potential strikers in Eduardo and Bendtner but he insists on playing junk like Eboue. Eboue is not a threat and offers nothing to the team. Surely if I can see that then Wenger must have seen it like ages ago. Why is he still insisting. Why so stubborn...

Those negative tactics are the ones that will do us in.
And Wenger has the audacity to say portsmouth were too defensive. If anything I think they were pretty open and hardly aggressive.

[Meyyappan]

Only player we have to buy is quareshma,to keep rosicky on his toes while i dont trust adebayor:after seeing more and more of dudu and bentdner and vela to come in January i feel we are the best in this department in the country.I would give rvp a last chance,if after he come backs and reinjures himself well then its a lost cause,while the central midfield shall see that we have the best talent there in the whole world and we should make lemon our first choice keeper.


At the moment he is a better keeper than alumunia,ok he made some blunders but hes paid for it also the mans career is about to end let him have an happy ending plus i see he has more passion and experience than alumunia(atleast give him a chance)And finally we should sign someone of thurams calibere on loan.................

As for todays line-up:


Alumunia
Song
Toure
Clichy
Sangna
Denilson
Flamini
Hleb
Rosicky
Bendtner
Eduardo

Subs:
Adebayor
Lehmann
Eboue
Diaby
Fabregas

Dudu and bendtner have got a partnership going see sevilla,shefield,blackburn.

Fabregas has been rusty since his comeback,denilsons looking for a chance atleast his passes shall be accurate

Eboue can come on for sagna and ade for either bendts or edu to change things.Gotta keep the pressure theres a chance we can be back on top.:unsure:

[Viperized]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/antpod/169fs975646.gif

[Tigermen]

Argh my eyes! Can someone please, please tell me how I can ignore certain users, this is guy is just getting worse and worse.

[somegooner]

Urrrm Meyyapan. What exactly do you mean by Fab is rusty?? He got an Assist against Chelski and 2 assists against Spurs after he came back. He has not been himself lately but I wouldn't go so far to say that he has been rusty. And isn't Denilson still suspended??

[Top Gun]

Only player we have to buy is quareshma,to keep rosicky on his toes while i dont trust adebayor:after seeing more and more of dudu and bentdner and vela to come in January i feel we are the best in this department in the country.I would give rvp a last chance,if after he come backs and reinjures himself well then its a lost cause,while the central midfield shall see that we have the best talent there in the whole world and we should make lemon our first choice keeper.


At the moment he is a better keeper than alumunia,ok he made some blunders but hes paid for it also the mans career is about to end let him have an happy ending plus i see he has more passion and experience than alumunia(atleast give him a chance)And finally we should sign someone of thurams calibere on loan.................

As for todays line-up:


Alumunia
Song
Toure
Clichy
Sangna
Denilson
Flamini
Hleb
Rosicky
Bendtner
Eduardo

Subs:
Adebayor
Lehmann
Eboue
Diaby
Fabregas

Dudu and bendtner have got a partnership going see sevilla,shefield,blackburn.

Fabregas has been rusty since his comeback,denilsons looking for a chance atleast his passes shall be accurate

Eboue can come on for sagna and ade for either bendts or edu to change things.Gotta keep the pressure theres a chance we can be back on top.:unsure:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[somegooner]

Vela is coming back in January??
I was under the impression that he is on a season long loan.

[Meyyappan]

I meant after the season

[Stella Artois]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Feel free to tell me what exactly you find so funny.

United 36 goals this season
Arsenal 36 goals this season

Not really that much of an outlandish claim, is it?

[somegooner]

Good team news from Arsenal.com!! Gallas is fit and Eboue is rested!!! I expect:
-------------------------Almunia----------------------
--Sagna---------Toure------------Gallas-----Clichy---
--Hleb-----------Fabegas--------Flamini------Rosicky--
-----------------Adebayor------Bendtner-------------

I wanted Ade to be rested too but Eboue is enough. Bad news is that RVP is out for Everton and West Ham. Wenger won't be adding to the squad but that doesn't mean he won't sell. Hopefully he will sell Senderos we have Song and Djourou as backup.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Wenger - I will not add to my squad in January

By Chris Harris

Arsene Wenger will NOT add to his squad during the January transfer window.

The Arsenal manager loses Ivory Coast duo Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue to the African Nations Cup in the New Year but believes he has enough resources to cope without them.

Wenger's hand has been strengthened because Alex Song has not been called up to the Cameroon squad for the six-week tournament in Ghana.

"At the moment we have no information that Alex Song is going," said Wenger.

"We have Johan Djourou coming back from Birmingham and we lose Kolo and Eboue but in midfield we have plenty of players who can play."

When pressed, Wenger admitted there was one circumstance in which he might consider a purchase. "If I was offered the bargain of the century," he smiled.

http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=485794&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Wenger+-+I+will+not+add+to+my+squad+in +January

:lol: at the last sentence

Do you agree; should Arsene add to his squad, do we lack strength in defense; is Alex Song good enough.

I dont think it would hurt to bring in a top-class center-half with the option to permanently join in the summer. Someone like Mertesacker, Vincent Kompany (however, we would probabaly have to pay big for him)

Please Discuss...

[Cannon ball]

Have faith in Wenger, he knows what he's doing.

[McGregor]

They should be looking to add a real quality goalkeeper to their books if you ask me. A top keeper really helps boost the team and gives a nice sense of confidence and security throughout plus it is vital to winning medals.

I still say this boys the future and should be snapped up asap

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/7043/6186fullakinfeevbcs3.jpg

[blob123]

I obviously would want the squad to be strengthened. I feel the team is very narrow but you know Wenger.

I highly doubt he will buy anyone but he probably could go get some 16yr old or something but such a player isn't going to help on the short term. If Lehmann leaves then maybe we might go after a Goal keeper but then what will happen to Almunia. Wenger isn't going to drop him unless he makes a sequence of howlers which is looking more and more unlikely. Which keeper is going to come and play deputy to Almunia ? So probably he'll do something similar to what he did with Matt Poom. He'll go get some goal keeper from the championship as back up.

The defense situation is kind of tricky because its not like Toure is going forever. He's only going for a few weeks. What happens when he returns ? No top class defender is going to sit it out on the bench. Wenger sees Song, Senderos and Djourou as very capable replacements so lets forget a new defender coming in.

As for Van Persie I am kind of getting tired. Last season he missed a big part of the season to injures and now he has hardly played. Even when back from injury he hardly featured. Now is that bad luck or what. He's going to miss the Westham and Everton games.
Maybe at some point we should cut our losses. :)

Vs Everton: Given that it's an away game and Everton's quality taken into consideration, Wenger will probably play 4-5-1 again

But what I'd like to see is..

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/2424/vsevertonho0.jpg

But I think Wenger will see this as a physical game and the above midfield can't cope so he'll probably field

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4091/vsevertonbzc9.jpg

[Top Gun]

Feel free to tell me what exactly you find so funny.

United 36 goals this season
Arsenal 36 goals this season

Not really that much of an outlandish claim, is it?

Oh yeah I forgot only strikers score goals...

Also, since when have United and Arsenal been the only two teams in the country?

[Viperized]

Wenger - I will not add to my squad in January

By Chris Harris

Arsene Wenger will NOT add to his squad during the January transfer window.

The Arsenal manager loses Ivory Coast duo Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue to the African Nations Cup in the New Year but believes he has enough resources to cope without them.

Wenger's hand has been strengthened because Alex Song has not been called up to the Cameroon squad for the six-week tournament in Ghana.

"At the moment we have no information that Alex Song is going," said Wenger.

"We have Johan Djourou coming back from Birmingham and we lose Kolo and Eboue but in midfield we have plenty of players who can play."

When pressed, Wenger admitted there was one circumstance in which he might consider a purchase. "If I was offered the bargain of the century," he smiled.

http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=485794&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Wenger+-+I+will+not+add+to+my+squad+in +January

:lol: at the last sentence

Do you agree; should Arsene add to his squad, do we lack strength in defense; is Alex Song good enough.

I dont think it would hurt to bring in a top-class center-half with the option to permanently join in the summer. Someone like Mertesacker, Vincent Kompany (however, we would probabaly have to pay big for him)

Please Discuss...
I'd a goalkeeper if Lehmann leaves to be honest. Fabianski is still too young and while Almunia has an extended run in the first time, he isn't a top quality keeper, though he is a good backup option.

A winger would've been nice but I'm certain we won't get one.

[somegooner]

We don't need a winger because RVP can play in Rosicky or Hleb's place if there is no other choice.

[ThierryHenry14]

that would be a good idea seeing as he is training with us

[Stella Artois]

Oh yeah I forgot only strikers score goals...

Also, since when have United and Arsenal been the only two teams in the country?

Don't believe I said that.

Still, nice way of avoiding the issue. Well played.

[Top Gun]

Don't believe I said that.

Still, nice way of avoiding the issue. Well played.

I didn't mention Man Utd being better yet you brought them into the equation...

[Stella Artois]

You're a United fan, and you were laughing.

Use your fucking brain.

[ThierryHenry14]

damm 1-0 come on arsenal get one back

[somegooner]

It's DUDU!!!!!
EDIT: It's DUDU!!!! (again).
EDIT 2: It's ADE!!!!
EDIT 3: Bloody 'ell it's Rosicky!!!!! 4-1!!!

[Adammce05]

My fucking lord.
Unreal lol.

I stopped watching after Eduardos goal(some finish but.). Then my dad tells me its 3-1. Fuck sakes lol.

[greenegg]

1-4

[somegooner]

Who got Everton's goal?? Yakubu or Cahill??

EDIT: According to GU it's Cahill, same on goal.com. Arsenal.com also gave it to Cahill so I guess it's his.

[Zoolander]

Cahill.

[Keyser Soze]

How you won that game 4-1 I'll never know. :doh: Poor.

[JoeyM]

How you won that game 4-1 I'll never know. :doh: Poor.

Lethal finishing:smug:

[ThierryHenry14]

that was unexpected i thought everton would've tried to keep it 1- 0 , this will be a good watch on MOTD aswell as the west ham game

[pistolpete]

Horrible first half performance, more than made up for in the 2nd half,

Bendtner was a bit silly with both yellow cards, especially as he was about to be subbed.
He had a nightmare really as i think he was at fault for their goal.

Nice to see Eduardo take his chance, 2 more extremely cool finishes, him and Ade upfront for the Wham game?
Its nice to have someone who looks like he is doing nothing, but he is actually working very hard, and then BANG, 2 goals!

[blob123]

Eduardo is too clinical. Adebayor should get some tips.

Senderos & Diaby Guest Appearance at NikeFives
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3475761385610222936

[Meyyappan]

Come may

Commentator:They are back to where they belong,at the summit of english football and they are ARSENAL,the english champions.
































At least hopefully:unsure:

[mufcsean]

Adebayors goal :doh:
Eduardo is a cheating get, but still a very good finish

[Stella Artois]

I think David Moyes has lost the plot. :laugh:

I think he should study the game again and see just how often his lot cheated. Was a disgrace.

[somegooner]

Do you think he will use the same line-up against West Ham with Ade in for Bendtner and Walcott on the bench??

[Meyyappan]

Well they really battered dudu much,it could have been out of frustation if he does it on a normal day then hes a cheat.


Edit:I mean if he cheats on a normal day

[somegooner]

I think he will be fine by next weekend but I think we should make sure Toure and Gallas can defend the set pieces well because you saw what happened to Man Utd.

[blob123]

Do you think he will use the same line-up against West Ham with Ade in for Bendtner and Walcott on the bench??

Yes. Wenger doesn't fancy changing winning formations.

[somegooner]

He said that he will start making his team adapt to other teams football.

[Jesus]

You pretty much answered your own question.

[somegooner]

I hope this adapting doesn't mean that he will go outand just start using long balls from the beginning.

[Meyyappan]

Dont worry this wont be the case.

[somegooner]

Anyone seen Dani Parejo?? We are linked to him but I have no idea which postition he plays in.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

On Wiki, hes a midfielder in the Real Madrid Castilla squad. Theres no details on him though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_Castilla

[Meyyappan]

Really fantastic wow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxexMv_2bI8

We should really get this guy,van der vaart no matter in what league he does these moves its sheer masterclass also hes done it at international and champions league level and against arsenal as well

The combination of vaart and rvp shall be interesting or we should get bentely back

[ThierryHenry14]

Van Der Vaart would be a good signing for us any idea wether RVP will play at the West Ham

[somegooner]

WE DON'T FUCKING NEED NEW PLAYERS!!!




- van der Vaart would be good but he wouldn't like sitting on a bench all the time.

[CaptainCabinet]

WE DON'T FUCKING NEED NEW PLAYERS!!!




- van der Vaart would be good but he wouldn't like sitting on a bench all the time.

:erm: Anyone?

[Ronaldo_is_fat]

Van Der Vaart would be a great signing for any teams but I doubt we need him. We need a pacy winger that'll provide us some width instead of another creative OMF, but I'll be over the moon if he ever joins Arsenal.

[Meyyappan]

Van Der Vaart would be a good signing for us any idea wether RVP will play at the West Ham

RVP shall be back in 9 days from now.

Van Der Vaart would be a great signing for any teams but I doubt we need him. We need a pacy winger that'll provide us some width instead of another creative OMF, but I'll be over the moon if he ever joins Arsenal.

Isnt he a winger?

[somegooner]

Isnt he a winger?

No, he's not. He can play on the wing but he isn't what we need right now.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

We need someone like: Quaresma, Gamst Pedersen or maybe bring Bentley back to where he started.

Pedersen would be a good signing for us, down the left flank supplying crosses for Adebayor to nod in. Crossing is something that Rosicky and Walcott need to improve. Is Pedersen in good form right now? He was brilliant end of last season.

What do you think guys? Is there any more good wingers who may come here to Arsenal?

Who would Arsene most want to sign out of the 3 players I have mentioned? How much are they worth right now>?

Please Discuss...

[ThierryHenry14]

Arsene probably wouldnt sign any of them but if he did i think it woule be either Bently or Quaresma

[Meyyappan]

Pederson he wont sign,he doesnt have enough quality to hold down a starting place.Bentley i hear he has improved leaps and bounds by what i have heard hes better than any wingers liverpool have,what i would like to know is he any better than rosicky,giggs,park and nani if he is then also i dont think he would get him back as he would have a bad attitude etc.That leaves quareshma.The understanding between the quatret Flamini,fabregas,rosicky and hleb is excellent.I also thought of a buying a winger to keep rosicky on his toes.............

But its better to trust wenger as rosicky isnt getting injured as much,my main concern is that they swap wings as i see hleb scores goals from the left and rosicky seems to play better on the right.........

Finally if we still need a winger bring back BOBBY PIRES hes still better than any of our wingers:D

[Viperized]

Arseblog: Carlos Vela has returned from his loan and is now at Arsenal.

[Stella Artois]

Arseblog: Carlos Vela has returned from his loan and is now at Arsenal.

Great news. We need four strikers now that Robin has effectively died.

Didn't get a chance to see any of the game today, but a 2-0 win against the Hammers is a bloody good result given how we've struggled against them recently.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Cant wait to see Dudu and Adebayor's goal 2nite on MoTd. According to BBC SPORT, Adebayor scored from the tightest angle and managed to push the ball onto the inside of the far post and in.

And Dudu's goal was like a volley from Cesc's delivery.

[Bammers05]

Eduardo's goal wasn't really a volley, but rather a brilliant first touch to control the long ball and then a great finish from inside the box. While for the second goal, Ade beat Robert Green to a through ball and, then, somehow was able to curl it in from the byline.

[vanNistelrooy]

Lovely lovely goal by Eduardo. That guy defo aint Croation ;)

I think he's that finisher you've been after for a few years.

[Stella Artois]

Lovely lovely goal by Eduardo. That guy defo aint Croation ;)

I think he's that finisher you've been after for a few years.

No, you're right, he's actually Croatian. ;)

Seems a little bit too lightweight, but he's absolutely deadly in front of goal.

[pistolpete]

Arseblog: Carlos Vela has returned from his loan and is now at Arsenal.

I dont think this is true, i looked on Arseblog and if you keep reading, people are saying that theres nothing on Osasuna's website and i see nothing on Arsenal.com.

However i think that Djourou is back with us, when does Kolo leave for the ACON?

Good performance today, got the early goals and could relax and hopefully conserve some energy.

Burnley up next, hope AW rests a few.

Nice to hear Bob Wilson getting an OBE.

[Stella Artois]

He leaves after the FA Cup game.

I hope he doesn't rest too many. Burnley are an improving side.

[vanNistelrooy]

No, you're right, he's actually Croatian. ;)

Seems a little bit too lightweight, but he's absolutely deadly in front of goal.
You know what I mean (too good to be Croatian, gotta be the Brazilian in him).

Timed his goals well too, as Yabadabadoo is off to the ACON now isn't he?

[Bammers05]

No, Togo didn't qualify :dancer:

[ThierryHenry14]

OMFG!! Adebayors goal , how the hell did he finish that pure class , him and Edurdo FTW!

[Ronaldo_is_fat]

OMFG!! Adebayors goal , how the hell did he finish that pure class , him and Edurdo FTW!

I think it was more of a fluke.

Thought the game would of been harder with West Ham fielding three defending midfielders. However, scoring two goals so early in the game really gave us a comfortable game.

Eduardo proved that is not only a good finisher, but also that he can drop back into the midfield with some brilliant link up plays.

[Meyyappan]

arsenal now have a plan b

teams now have 2 choices

1) let us play our football and pass our way around you penalty box and end up scoring somehow.

or

2) go physical with us and well just lump the ball up and let Romario or adebayor finish you off.

No, you're right, he's actually Croatian. ;)

Seems a little bit too lightweight, but he's absolutely deadly in front of goal.

His dribbling skills are all fine and yes hes a bit too lightweight but some intense physical training shall set him fine just like ronaldo while i think the adebayor goal was a fluke or else wenger would have commented on it.


Edit:n ot edu but roma

[Dundon's]

I don't give a shit what anyone says Eduardo = Romario

[Ronaldo_is_fat]

The partnership of Adebayor and Eduardo certainly changed our usual style, it gives us a good option against physical opponent, who will just stop us from playing our usual style. Adebayor will serve as a post to win the long balls and Eduardo will prove his ability in front of the goal.

Anybody reckons that Van Persie will have a tough time getting his place back?

[Dragonfly]

I doubt it. I can imagine him coming straight into the team, but if he doesn't seem to be fitting in with our football, he will be "rested" for a bit until he regains his form. I just think Wenger will rotate between RVP, Eduardo and Adebayor and will use the appropriate combination when needed.

I don't give a shit what anyone says Eduardo = Romario

To be fair, the man is a master of finishing.

[Cannon ball]

Eduardo should be playing for Brazil with finishing like that.

[Meyyappan]

It would be something if romario 7.5m turns out to be better than 25m tevez or 27m torres:laugh: :happy:

[Jonny2J]

I don't give a shit what anyone says Eduardo = RomarioSeriously, yet again another excellent, non knee-jerk comment there from yourself. :rolleyes:

[The Stig]

It would be something if romario 7.5m turns out to be better than 25m tevez or 27m torres:laugh: :happy:
Tevez is on loan.

[Ronaldo_is_fat]

I don't give a shit what anyone says Eduardo = Romario

I reckon that meant style?

[Dundon's]

Seriously, yet again another excellent, non knee-jerk comment there from yourself. :rolleyes:

Just because Eduardo doesn't play for Barca or Milan doesn't mean he can't be a world class player. I see great similarities between both styles and that's my opinion

[Billy Minof]

Just because Eduardo doesn't play for Barca or Milan doesn't mean he can't be a world class player. I see great similarities between both styles and that's my opinion

Super finsiher.

[Stella Artois]

January 9: Carling Cup Semi-Final first leg - Tottenham (h)
January 12: Premier League - Birmingham (h)
January 19: Premier League - Fulham (a)
January 23: Carling Cup Semi-Final second leg - Tottenham (a)
January 26/27: FA Cup Fourth Round *
January 29: Premier League - Newcastle (h)
February 2: Premier League - Manchester City (a)
February 9: Premier League - Blackburn (h)

For anyone who isn't sure, those are the games that Toure, Eboue and now Song will miss.

Nothing particularly big there, which is a huge bonus.

[ThierryHenry14]

Tottenham should give our young carling cup squad a bit of a challenge

[Jonny2J]

Just because Eduardo doesn't play for Barca or Milan doesn't mean he can't be a world class player. I see great similarities between both styles and that's my opinionDid I ever say it did? Quote me on that one if you can. Do you know how much of a fan I am of players like Eduardo? Evidently not. But you do talk some shite when it comes to Arsenal.

Did you ever fully see Romario play Dundons? As I'd quite like you to pick out in what way you see the similarties, as in are there movements similar? Or are you just following the crowd because he's a natural finisher from Brazil, so obviously gains comparison to the greatest finisher of a generation.

Do you also think Adebayor and Kanu are similar as well? You try to act the individual yet when it comes to stuff like this you always follow the crowd.

I remember having one argument with you before when you claimed Henry was as good as Pele and such, but as soon as he's left Arsenal you don't make such comments, now why is that? :rolleyes:

[Dundon's]

Did I ever say it did? Quote me on that one if you can. Do you know how much of a fan I am of players like Eduardo? Evidently not. But you do talk some shite when it comes to Arsenal.

Did you ever fully see Romario play Dundons? As I'd quite like you to pick out in what way you see the similarties, as in are there movements similar? Or are you just following the crowd because he's a natural finisher from Brazil, so obviously gains comparison to the greatest finisher of a generation.

Do you also think Adebayor and Kanu are similar as well? You try to act the individual yet when it comes to stuff like this you always follow the crowd.

I remember having one argument with you before when you claimed Henry was as good as Pele and such, but as soon as he's left Arsenal you don't make such comments, now why is that? :rolleyes:

For starters Henry will go down as one of the best players the premiership has ever seen, could even hold his own as the greatest. I take back nothing about how good Henry was when he wore the red shirt so I don't know what your point is. Of course I was gutted to see him leave us, the man is a legend Johnny.

Now what the fuck are you on about with your "I'm with the crowd bullshit"?

Go back a few months in the posts and when everyone was jumping on top of Eduardo (time he played on the right wing) I was the one that stood up and said the man is a goal machine.

Regards the Romario comments, you make me laugh, TV is around in ireland a lot longer than you'd imagine.

[Jonny2J]

For starters Henry will go down as one of the best players the England League has ever seen, could even hold his own as the greatest. I take back nothing about how good Henry was when he wore the red shirt so I don't know what your point is. Of course I was gutted to see him leave us, the man is a legend Johnny.

Now what the fuck are you on about with your "I'm with the crowd bullshit"?

Go back a few months in the posts and when everyone was jumping on top of Eduardo (time he played on the right wing) I was the one that stood up and said the man is a goal machine.

Regards the Romario comments, you make me laugh, TV is around in ireland a lot longer than you'd imagine.Then why have you not said in what way does he remind you of Romario? Is it because he's Brazilian and is an out and out centre forward? I'm being curious here as you have dodged my question.

My point about Henry is when he's at Arsenal he's the greatest etc then as soon as he has left you having nothing to say about him still being as you have claimed as good as Pele.

I don't actually recall anyone being on Eduardo's back, as most, well I know I did for one, and the Arsenal fans with a braincell all agreed that, he's in a foreign country, stepping up a class in league, currently doing a job out of a position that isn't his own. As soon as he is settling in I think we all realised what he could bring to Arsenal, and I for one am glad he is doing such a thing.

People don't appreciate how rare and brilliant it is to watch the pure artistry that is scoring goals, but not just scoring them, how easy he makes his finishes look, his composure is terrific, especially for one so young.

[Dundon's]

Eduardo = Nifty, skillful, great ball control, super left foot, killer finisher.

Romario = same.

Eduardo's turn the other night reminded me of when Romario caught Pallister back when Barca beat utd 4-0 at the nou camp.


Bout Henry: What did you expect me to say when he fucked off? A reaction was natural.

[somegooner]

If we need a winger we should get Mancini of Roma. He plays on both wings and plays like Hleb.

[Don Sweey]

If we need a winger we should get Mancini of Roma.

He's off to Inter barring a miracle and the very reason he's leaving Roma strikes me as the same reason he won't go to Arsenal.

[Jonny2J]

Eduardo = Nifty, skillful, great ball control, super left foot, killer finisher.

Romario = same.

Eduardo's turn the other night reminded me of when Romario caught Pallister back when Barca beat utd 4-0 at the nou camp.


Bout Henry: What did you expect me to say when he fucked off? A reaction was natural.An unbiased opinion would be nice for a change.

[Stella Artois]

He's off to Inter barring a miracle and the very reason he's leaving Roma strikes me as the same reason he won't go to Arsenal.

Just out of interest, what reason is that?

[Don Sweey]

Just out of interest, what reason is that?

Refuses to lower his rather high wage demands. I'm assuming Arsenal still have a strict wage policy in place (which is something I'm generally in favour of at big clubs)?

[Stella Artois]

As it happens, we do have a very large wage bill, but I have a feeling that people don't take into account the huge army of scouts we have on our books amongst other staff members that drive that up, thus meaning that yes, we probably do have a rather strict wage bill. I don't you find many players above £50k. Gallas springs to mind, but not many others.

I guess that'll change as we'll probably become the richest club in the world very soon in terms of our own turnover. Of course that can't be compared to teams with a billionaire owner however.

[Jake Small]

What do you mean richest? Aren't Real Madrid and Man U leagues ahead of anyone else in terms of total wealth and profit?

[Billy Minof]

What do you mean richest? Real and Man U are not going to be caught, in terms of profit.

Arsenal are on the up, I dont know about them becoming the richest but they wont be far off, there name is growing and growing around Europe and the World.

[Jake Small]

Yeah, they rose the most in total value out of any other teams in the 06-07 season according to Forbes.

http://www.forbes.com/2006/03/28/soccer-manchester-madrid_cz_pm_06soccerland.html


Still, last year (the time of this article) Man U was still worth a little under double what Arsenal is worth...

Man U 1350 million or so
Real 1000 million
Arsenal 850 million

Certainly seem to be catching up.



As for billionaire owners, Chelsea was pretty much doomed before Abrahamovich took over, and is now starting to finally turn a profit. The club is estimated by Forbes (as of last year) to be worth 500 million.

[Dundon's]

An unbiased opinion would be nice for a change.

I've supported the club for over 20 years now pal, I earned my opinion even if there was a tad of bitterness at the time. ;)

[Jonny2J]

I've supported the club for over 20 years now pal, I earned my opinion even if there was a tad of bitterness at the time. ;)I know I know. :D

[Meyyappan]

Why isnt flamini signing an extention?

[Jonny2J]

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/01_01/BecksGunnersARSE_468x376.jpg

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/01_01/BecksCescARSE_468x363.jpg

[RB14 ARSENAL]

why is Becks training with us? Is he on lyk a loan deal until the start of the MLS season, or just to keep fit???

Arsenal rather suits him, dont u think so?

[JoeyM]

why is Becks training with us? Is he on lyk a loan deal until the start of the MLS season, or just to keep fit???

Arsenal rather suits him, dont u think so?

Just to keep fit for the next month or so until he links up with the Galaxy again.

[ThierryHenry14]

I think Cesc is quite happy in the 1st picture

[Nturtle]

Why isnt flamini signing an extention?

Good question...a great tactic if I ever saw one for more money...but I guess the contract should be viewed separately here...he's obviously a great part of the team, turned a corner and become well synced with Cesc etc...so without a new contract that doesn't mean he's going to play better or worse I would say. It just makes the manager and fans nervous! At the end of the day Arsenal is just as much part of his success as he is contributing to the teams success - hopefully he gets a good deal and thats that.

N:cool:

[Sagdiyev]

NTurtle is right. He is a decent part of the team, he is shaping up to be a great player. Last season I would have said we should off-load him but know he is indispensable to the club.

Him and Cesc are starting to form a great partnership in central midfield. They both know what they are doing and when to do it, without Flamini as an anchorman in midfield we would be conceding plenty more goals than we are now. Hopefully him and Arsenal come to some kind of agreement for his extension becuase we need him now more than ever.

[Meyyappan]

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/01_01/BecksGunnersARSE_468x376.jpg

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/01_01/BecksCescARSE_468x363.jpg

Hopefully,becks teaches him his freekicks,becks set pieces + what cesc already is=WOW:D HOPEFULLY:happy: but he might end up learning nothing

[somegooner]

How will our lineup look today?? Arsene said that Lehmann will play and Ade, Cesc, and Clichy will be rested. Flamini is suspended. I'm expecting him to play Toure if he isn't at the African cup yet. So:
-----------------Lehmann-------------------
--Sagna---Toure--------Senderos---Traore--
--Eboue---Denilson--------Diarra-----Diaby--
-----------Bendtner------Eduardo-----------

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Walcott injured???

If not, I feel he should start up front with bendtner or play down right wing.

[Nturtle]

Walcott might have his shoulder injured - it's a Sunday game right? Well, Burnley will be out fighting...so it's no easy game at all. Need a quick few goals like at West Ham I reckon...conceding first might be a disaster this time!

[Sagdiyev]

-----------------Lehmann-------------------
--Sagna---Toure--------Senderos---Traore--
--Eboue---Denilson--------Diarra-----Diaby--
-----------Bendtner------Eduardo-----------

Nice one.

I can see Randall or Gibbs on the bench. Wenger is unsure who to use in central midfield out of Denilson, Diarra and Diaby. I'm really unsure who is going to play on the left. It's also rumored that Djourou may play some part in the game after just coming back from loan.

[Viperized]

http://www.as.com/composition/images/das/das/por/2008/01/1199502151.jpg

[RB14 ARSENAL]

wtf, where u get that from Viperized??? :erm: :no:

Please NO Cesc !!!!! :no: :no: :no:

[Rambo]

It's not real :laugh:

They've taken off Raul's head and replaced it with Cesc's.

[Viperized]

It's from the AS website.

[somegooner]

I really hate AS. Always saying stupid things. Marca too. And if Arsenal really need a winger I hope we get Suarez of Ajax. He looked really good in he match last night.

[Meyyappan]

Messi a genius,if ever we face him in the cl,he shall be a big big pain in the ass

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Yeah,

We've got to deal with Kaka' first however, hopefully Flamini (or Gilberto) will teach him a lesson never to mess with the Arsenal :w00t:

[ThierryHenry14]

Burnley are all over us at the moment hopefully Eduardo or Bendtner will get a goal

[somegooner]

Clichy can deal with Messi. Trust me.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Kyle Lafferty sent off :unsure:

This sums up what happened (taken from BBC's live text & major incidents on website) :

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7171588.stm

1520: RED CARD Burnley
Kyle Lafferty slides in for a 50-50 challenge on the halfway line and catches Gilberto. Referee Alan Wiley is right in front of the action and goes straight for the red. I think that's a very, very harsh decision.

Was he the player who hit the crossbar early on before Eduardo made em pay :happy:

If only he headed it down :D Just wasnt to be :)

[Aaronarid]

The red was more than fair for me, if Gilbertos leg had been planted, it would of snapped. Lafferty went in over the ball.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Yes, I have looked many times over to analyse the decision and although Lafferty made contact with the ball he slid Gilberto and really could've seriously hurt him,

So fair decision I suppose, dangerous play

[RB14 ARSENAL]

2-0

Nice through-ball from Eduardo and Bendtner latches onto it and sidesteps the keeper for an easy finish.

Thats it now surely: tie over. No way back for Burnley

[somegooner]

Yes! 2-0! Bendtner!

EDIT: What is this piece of crap??
90:00 (1:36)
Shot by Da Silva Eduardo (Arsenal) drilled left-footed from left side of penalty area (18 yards), save (caught) by Jens Lehmann (Arsenal).

[Stella Artois]

I wonder how much can be read into the fact that Diarra didn't play.

[Sagdiyev]

I only watched the second half as I have just come back from a football game and Burnley played brilliantly. Eboue had a pretty poor game from what I saw but Eduardo did some lovely touches and some neat passes. Good game, Arsenal done quite well keeping the ball in the last 10 minutes.

[Tigermen]

I wonder how much can be read into the fact that Diarra didn't play.

Wenger said a few of the Carling Cup boys won't play as they'll be rested for wednesday, so that's what I'm reading into it. If Diarra doesn't play on weds then it's time to start reading things into it.

If we let Diarra leave (although he is being a cock) ahead of Gilberto it really is a disgrace. I feel for Gilberto as he served us well last year, but every time he comes back into the team he just shows exactly how limited he is and how little he has to offer.

[Stella Artois]

Completely agree, but let's face it, for someone who has hardly featured week in, week out, I'm sure two games in the space of 4 days wouldn't exactly kill him.

Hopefully you're right however.

[Tigermen]

I'm not sure Diarra will make it to be honest, attitude is very important to Wenger and he's been very disappointing on that front so far. Wenger came out with some classic quotes some time last week which put Diarra firmly in his place, so perhaps he is trying to teach him a lesson. Hopefully the man with the very odd shaped head will respond and do his talking on the pitch, but if he doesn't then I think it'll be his loss.

[Phatmann]

Arsenal probably could've wrapped the game up a lot earlier had Eboue not been playing today. I thought he was awful. Senderos on the other hand had a surprisingly solid game.

[Stella Artois]

Arsenal probably could've wrapped the game up a lot earlier had Eboue not been playing today. I thought he was awful. Senderos on the other hand had a surprisingly solid game.

Just wait till he comes up against anyone with pace.

Tigermen, again I hope you're right. My main concern would be selling him to Spurs as he's clearly a very good player. If they're willing to pay £8m for Zokora, they can go fuck themselves if they think they can get Diarra for £4m.

[Jonny2J]

From what I've seen of Diarra, I have been impressed, that's up close and when sparingly used for Chelsea and Arsenal. He'd be a perfect signing for us, someone who's that age, could play for the club for a long time, I know we're not exactly bursting with creative midfielders, but for someone of his age, despite us having similar in his position, he would already improve the team and has the potential to be a fantastic player.

Oh anyways I can stop dreaming now..... :(

[Sagdiyev]

I hope he does play on Wednesday. I can see him putting a quite strong performance in. He has the ability, just not the attitude.

[Meyyappan]

Clichy can deal with Messi. Trust me.

Really that guy is a genius i rate him more than ronaldo not only because hes a big game player you must just see him dribble,no step-overs nothing he just keeps going on and on.............

[somegooner]

I think Clichy is faster than Messi. I can't think of any right winger that he lost out to this season.

[Meyyappan]

Yes,you might be right...................

While heres an interesting article from BBC SPORTS

[Quote=]
Seeing the pictures of David Beckham in Arsenal training gear made me dust off the old crystal ball to see if I could see what the Red Tops would be writing come the end of this January Transfer window. Here's what I saw:-

The King is Dead - Long Live the King!!

'Arsene Wenger has been so impressed with David Beckham's professionalism, attitude and the technical level he's still at in the last 3 weeks Beckham has been training with the Gunners, that the former England captain will sign on loan with Arsenal. The move is similar to that of Henrik Larsson's with Man Utd last season and both Arsenal and Beckham's current club the LA Galaxy are delighted with the move.'

LA Galaxy General Manager Alexei Lalas said "We are pleased that David will retain his physical fitness during our own close season. We are also pleased that we can assist him in his pursuit of prolonging his burning desire to continue playing for his national team. All at the Galaxy would like to wish David the very best for his time he will spend with Arsenal".

Arsene Wenger added "It has always been my dream to secure the services of this player. Whilst I am a bit late in fulfilling my dream, I am sure it will be a dream that has a happy ending. With this major transfer coup, I am convinced we now have the resources to continue our march towards an unprecedented quadruple".



Ok Wenger's quote is a bit far fetched but maybe, just maybe.[Quote

Couldnt quote well due to key bord

[Meyyappan]

Yes,you might be right...................

While heres an interesting article from BBC SPORTS


Seeing the pictures of David Beckham in Arsenal training gear made me dust off the old crystal ball to see if I could see what the Red Tops would be writing come the end of this January Transfer window. Here's what I saw:-

The King is Dead - Long Live the King!!

'Arsene Wenger has been so impressed with David Beckham's professionalism, attitude and the technical level he's still at in the last 3 weeks Beckham has been training with the Gunners, that the former England captain will sign on loan with Arsenal. The move is similar to that of Henrik Larsson's with Man Utd last season and both Arsenal and Beckham's current club the LA Galaxy are delighted with the move.'

LA Galaxy General Manager Alexei Lalas said "We are pleased that David will retain his physical fitness during our own close season. We are also pleased that we can assist him in his pursuit of prolonging his burning desire to continue playing for his national team. All at the Galaxy would like to wish David the very best for his time he will spend with Arsenal".

Arsene Wenger added "It has always been my dream to secure the services of this player. Whilst I am a bit late in fulfilling my dream, I am sure it will be a dream that has a happy ending. With this major transfer coup, I am convinced we now have the resources to continue our march towards an unprecedented quadruple".



Ok Wenger's quote is a bit far fetched but maybe, just maybe.

[wrigh2uk]

Can't be true, can it?

[Meyyappan]

With all the players who have played for the first team so far this season Arsene Wenger could name three starting 11's without using the same player twice. :cool:

Here are the teams i have done.

Team One

Almunia
Sagna Toure Gallas Clichy
Hleb Fabregas Flamini Rosicky
V Persie Adebayor


Team Two

Lehmann
J.Hoyte Senderos Djourou Traore
Eboue Diarra Denilson Diaby
Bendtner Eduardo


Team Three

Fabianski
G.Hoyte Song Nordtveit Gilbert
Randall Barazite Gilberto Lansbury
Walcott Merida


Now i know i have Walcott and Gilberto in team three but that's not becuase there not good enough but just on who played what amount of games this season. In team three there are two players (Nordtviet & Gilbert) who haven't played first team but i needed two more players so i cheated a bit :lol:

Looking at those teams it seems like madness to have so many good players, no wonder Arsene has a selection headache when it comes to cup games....Anyone of these players could play against Burnley (if they wasn't injured or suspended). Its great stuff

Plus the loanees wow and wright i got it from bbc sports fouroms....................... .............................. ...........

[Dragonfly]

I'm still a fan of Beckham, so it would be great to have him, but he would probably spend his time on the bench. If it does happen, I wonder if we'll have to take over his wages for the period.

[Meyyappan]

Yep,me too if he plays for us like he did for real that would be something

[wrigh2uk]

I ain't believing it till skysports tell me so, every other site is garbage source wise compared to SSN

[Dragonfly]

I just watched a video on SSN and Wenger said he won't be playing for us.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_3022456,00.html

[Meyyappan]

[IMG]http://www.purelymancity.com/wp-content/5yearspendingcomparison.jpg[IMG]


Wengers net spend for the past five years are only 1.6m and hes won a unbeaten premierleague,2 fa cup,a cl runners up,carling runner up and is still in contention for 4 tropys

[pistolpete]

Taken from Bbc sport gossip column

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is angry that he was forced to hand over the captain's armband to substitute Didier Drogba when the striker came on for the final 30 minutes of Saturday's FA match against QPR. (various)

HAHAH!

[vanNistelrooy]

Well he had picked out a matching thong so I can see why he was angry about it.

[mufcsean]

:laugh: @ Ashley Cole

Another easy tie in the FA Cup for Arsenal i see :rolleyes:

[Tigermen]

Are you all seriously that fucking moronic that you didn't notice the opening lines of the article?

"Seeing the pictures of David Beckham in Arsenal training gear made me dust off the old crystal ball to see if I could see what the Red Tops would be writing come the end of this January Transfer window"

Now kids, I know it's hard concept to grasp, but when people look into a crystal ball it means they're making predictions for the future. In other words, it's just a bit of fun on the author's part.

Well done Meyyappan, it was really worth posting that. Twice.

And whilst I'm in a bad mood, does anyone else read the reports of matches in the papers and get pissed off cos they so obviously haven't watched the game? According to the Daily Mail (yes my fault for reading this piece of shit), Senderos was our worst player scoring 5 out of 10 and apparently had a lousy afternoon, whilst Bentdner got 7 and was 'impressive', even though he was gash all day long except for his goal. Poor old Phil, even when he plays well they won't give him a break.

[Dragonfly]

I don't think/hope anyone took the article seriously; just "discussing" how we'd feel about it if it ever did happen.

[Tigermen]

Don't worry mate I wasn't referring to you. It was still pointless though and certainly didn't warrant being posted twice.

Anyway. Team for wednesday night lads? Probably the same as the previous round, maybe Walcott in for Randall if he's fit again. Maybe Djourou will start as well now that Song isn't around.

[Dragonfly]

Probably the same as the last round, with Djourou starting, which would give us some sort of indication if he's ready to fit straight into our way of defending.

When does Denilson's three-match ban start?

[Tigermen]

Pretty sure it's been and gone. And I think it was only a one match ban, because you only get 3 matches for violent conduct, but I could well be wrong about this.

[Stella Artois]

Probably the same as the last round, with Djourou starting, which would give us some sort of indication if he's ready to fit straight into our way of defending.

When does Denilson's three-match ban start?

The ban would've started immediately meaning that it was indeed only a one-match ban.

I'd prefer someone to partner Gallas tonight. The two Swiss lads will get pulled from pillar to post if they start and it could get messy.

[Jonny2J]

Toon eye Diarra swoop

Allardyce eager to add bite to Newcastle midfield

Newcastle United have enquired about the possible availability of Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra.

The talented 22-year-old, already a regular with the France national side, has found opportunities more limited at Emirates Stadium.

Diarra only moved to Arsenal during the final hours of the summer transfer window but has grown disgruntled at a lack of playing time.

North London rivals Tottenham were mooted as possible contenders for his signature, as were Portsmouth, but it is Newcastle who have stolen a march on their rivals.

Attracting interest

Newcastle's disappointing first half of the season has only heightened a desire for fresh faces and should Arsenal be willing to do business, Diarra's capture would be regarded as a notable coup.

Sam Allardyce has yet to put in a formal offer but is believed to have a made a firm enquiry.

Should Diarra move to Newcastle then Allardyce may elect to offload Emre, who has been linked with a switch to Monaco in the French press.

The Principality outfit are reportedly also admirers of Manchester City's Gelson Fernandes, but see Emre as a more realistic option.
.

[Dragonfly]

To be honest, Jonny, I don't think I would be too disappointed if we lost Diarra. His attitude has been pretty poor recently and he hasn't been especially great. He's been alright, but it usually takes time for most players to have an effect at our team. He should be patient, but if he wants jump straight into a team, a move to the North East will be good for him (his ego). Anyway, when a player leaves Wenger's Arsenal, their career tends to go downhill, with the exception of Anelka, possibly.

The ban would've started immediately meaning that it was indeed only a one-match ban.

Alright. It's just that it said on Arsenal.com he received a three-match ban, but it must have been reduced, and I forgot the rule changed to suspensions taking immediate effect.

[ads]

Now I'm not an Arsenal fan but with regards to the poll I think Arsene should stick with the squad he already has, very capable of winning the Premier League and/or League Cup/FA Cup.

Possibly even the CL...

[Jesus]

ads, I agree with you, these lads are playing the football like they never had! It pains me to say that they form part of the team that are playing the best football in this Ship.(PremierShip)

Unless they are knocked off their pedestal, I don't see why they can't win at least a trophy. Playing beautiful football seems like a cup of tea to them.

On another note, ads, fancy a cupper?

[Tigermen]

Well Stella looks like I was wrong, Diarra's not in the squad tonight and isn't mentioned as being injured. Oh dear.

Squad for tonight:

2 Abou DIABY
3 Bacary SAGNA
6 Philippe SENDEROS
9 EDUARDO
11 Robin VAN PERSIE
15 DENILSON
19 GILBERTO
20 Johan DJOUROU
21 Lukasz FABIANSKI (GK)
26 Nicklas BENDTNER
30 Armand TRAORE
31 Justin HOYTE
32 Theo WALCOTT
36 Mark RANDALL
40 Vito MANNONE (GK)
41 Gavin HOYTE

[Usul]

Anyway, when a player leaves Wenger's Arsenal, their career tends to go downhill, with the exception of Anelka, possibly.
There are a couple of other exceptions. :)

[Dragonfly]

There are a couple of other exceptions. :)

Are you talking about Overmars? He retired prematurely, so it didn't end too great for him after leaving, although he did have a few seasons in him afterwards. It's the Leave Wenger And Suffer Curse. ;)