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Our fans are so toxic, I do wonder why any player or coach would join us.
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Life After Emery Begins
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Our fans are so toxic, I do wonder why any player or coach would join us.
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Aussie_gunner123
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Leno has stood up mate, he can't do his complete best if the rest of his backline don't show enough effort.
Lol how does salary cap work in football don't tell me MLS has a draft too
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Now I've accepted it will be Arteta, I've started to look for anything that shows he's not just an assistant who sits next to the manager eg Bould.
The 2nd vid clearly shows him being congratulated by Pep & the other guy, I would imagine whatever happened on the pitch was down to Arteta coaching it in training. Good signs!
The 2nd vid clearly shows him being congratulated by Pep & the other guy, I would imagine whatever happened on the pitch was down to Arteta coaching it in training. Good signs!
GDeep™
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Because we make offers they can’t refuse, why else.
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It's kinda hard trying to think of a team that'd suite Arteta (assuming his approach will be similar to Pep that is) based on our current options.
I probably don't need to say much about our CB options, getting one in January is essential. But it'll be difficult to get the right one in someone who's mobile and also good at passing out from the back.
You could argue we need two CB's, Bellerin is also kinda becoming unreliable, maybe a bit harsh to say that but you'd wan an alternative at least. Midfield is tough to say as we'd have to see how our current options do but you could argue a midfielder in the Fernandinho mold (no Torreira isn't it before anyone jumps in) could be required soon. Maybe a proper Özil replacement instead of relying on ESR or Willock to do the job but we'll see how they do.
Team selection is just a small part tho, the team will had to adapt to how Arteta wants them to be in a positional sense, structurally and how they operate in terms of stopping easy transitions and winning the ball back quickly. I.e the 5 second rule. Also not allowing our midfield to be overrun which has been a major problem for us for a long time now. Hence why I believe Arteta will play a 3 man midfield instead of a 2 in a 4-2-3-1.
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Bellerin Chambers Luiz Tierney
Xhaka
Özil Ceballos
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I'd assume that's probably closest to what Arteta's ideal starting XI based on what he has at his disposal. Midfield clearly sticks out as lacking in terms of athleticism but then you don't think that Torreira or Guendouzi could do the job that Arteta would want from his number 6, Guendouzi might be able to do it eventually but now absolutely not. Maybe Willock might be in with a shout as one of the two "free 8's" (again this is only based on what Pep does) due to his athleticism and work rate. ESR also perhaps but I can't see Arteta just throwing all the young lads in, he'll want a bit of experience there as midfield is such a crucial position.Bellerin Chambers Luiz Tierney
Xhaka
Özil Ceballos
Pepe Aubameyang Martinelli
I probably don't need to say much about our CB options, getting one in January is essential. But it'll be difficult to get the right one in someone who's mobile and also good at passing out from the back.
You could argue we need two CB's, Bellerin is also kinda becoming unreliable, maybe a bit harsh to say that but you'd wan an alternative at least. Midfield is tough to say as we'd have to see how our current options do but you could argue a midfielder in the Fernandinho mold (no Torreira isn't it before anyone jumps in) could be required soon. Maybe a proper Özil replacement instead of relying on ESR or Willock to do the job but we'll see how they do.
Team selection is just a small part tho, the team will had to adapt to how Arteta wants them to be in a positional sense, structurally and how they operate in terms of stopping easy transitions and winning the ball back quickly. I.e the 5 second rule. Also not allowing our midfield to be overrun which has been a major problem for us for a long time now. Hence why I believe Arteta will play a 3 man midfield instead of a 2 in a 4-2-3-1.
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AMN could really do with getting some form back in midfield, he's put in exceptional performances there before but lately he's be rubbish wherever he played.
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Ffs, not having us get battered because of Freddie again.
In the second video he instructed the fullback to start cutting the ball back into a different area of the box because he noticed our defenders were dropping deep towards the goal and leaving the centre of the box open. The fullback did it and they scored.
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Why would Arteta be with City tonight if things are now so advanced with Arsenal?
Unless it’s like a goodbye game.
Unless it’s like a goodbye game.
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Can't imagine he will be, it's a nothing game as well since it'll be a walk over. Benge is a fat loser.
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We have terrible players in both CB and CM, he won't be able to do anything until he signs replacements. Can't even just focus on what he does with the front 3 because we can't get them the ball.
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Aussie_gunner123
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Not to be I guess, I really was hoping he'd be announced officially today, another 24hrs at least looks like.
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The second vid apparently concerns an adjustment Mikel made in a game against us (Emery’s first game at the club).
He noticed our defence was dropping back too quick / deep to the byline when city were crossing the ball so he told mendy to cut one back to the edge of the box instead. Mendy did that and Bernardo scored.
Remember when Giroud played at Swansea, then instead of travelling back with the squad he went to Chelsea for his medical before joining them? It's like that probably.
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Freddie has been in the mirror with his best laugh / smile for the final whistle. No wonder Granit does it if the manager is allowed to.
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If this is to work, he’ll need to get rid of some deadwood and bring in reinforcements in January.
I can’t forget how some of the players in our squad treated Unai Emery and how easily they’ve given up at times during the past few months. Xhaka, Torreira, Mustafi and AMN can go in January then we can cash in on Lacazette in the summer.
I can’t forget how some of the players in our squad treated Unai Emery and how easily they’ve given up at times during the past few months. Xhaka, Torreira, Mustafi and AMN can go in January then we can cash in on Lacazette in the summer.
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Hope Arteta can shape Douzi up. Lad needs some discipline.
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Remember when Giroud made it 3-3 vs Bournemouth and instead of trying to get the winner he ran off doing the scorpion kick celebration?
Easily my most hated Arsenal player this decade, followed by Xhaka and Mustafi.
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Arteta better be coming here with the assurances the board will back him financially in January. He needs to target a new CB and CM. Possibly selling Auba, if he's not willing to resign.
The season is a write off anyway, may as well let Arteta begin the rebuilding.
The season is a write off anyway, may as well let Arteta begin the rebuilding.
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