Win Premier League: Brighton & Hove Albion 2 - 4 Arsenal | Saturday 31st, December | KO: 17:30 GMT | Sky Sports

Must win game.

Let's be honest, they're a far better side than West Ham. Tactically, they're one of the best team in league. They contract the space on pitch and force you to play on their terms and look to impose their game on you. But we're a much different team to the side that lost to them at the tail end of last season tbf.

Prediction

Brighton 0-1 Arsenal

 

[DJ_Markstar]

I think you're living in the past bro

 

[Plutarch]

Because they like to remember that they were in North London first as if it means anything. Reality is no one cares.

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Jesus, that last guy needs to chill the hell out

Why do they call us Woolwich?

Arsenal were, of course, first in North London. Sp**s were in Middlesex, and didn't become a London club until local government re-organisation in 1965. Woolwich, where Arsenal were formed, and Islington, where we moved to, were both always in London.

 

[SA Gunner]

More than Edu and Arteta because while they were footballers focusing on playing I been a fan. So yes…do YOU understand how unique this situation is?

Happy new year buddy.

 

[Sniper Mik]

Seriously though that was so risky . Wenger would've had a few words with him

 

[BigPoppaPump]

Makes it even sadder then.

Potentially going 7 points clear and agendas are what’s on your mind.

I’ve been lost since Lacazette left, need to let it out somehow.

 

[Rasmi]

Happy new year buddy.

Happy new year to you too mate

 

[DJ_Markstar]

Brighton are turning this into a boring NFL game. Shame

So...an NFL game.

 

[DJ_Markstar]

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Arsenal were, of course, first in North London. Sp**s were in Middlesex, and didn't become a London club until local government re-organisation in 1965. Woolwich, where Arsenal were formed, and Islington, where we moved to, were both always in London.

https://angryofislington.com/2012/07/31/who-was-in-north-london-first-arsenal-or-Sp**s/

Right you are, interesting read this and thanks for the info.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

That's honestly impressive specially in this league. Only 4 goals conceded I think 6 now after today goals still great stuff

 

[Riou]

... Arsenal player's signature celebrations >>> any other teams.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

Don't understand why arsenal fans on twitter say throw europa away it's a trophy we have great chance winning it. Also after we strength the team in January it'll help us alot.

Don't throw any trophy away unless its league Cup that throw it to bin

I don't like it but I can understand it. We have a squad which can cope with one competition and where we are now, you have to prioritise the PL. I don't think our fringe players are good enough to do anything in the EL. With another two windows and integration of loanees, we should be better this time next year but right now, squad wise, we are where we were this time last year but with better quality and balance.

 

[Riou]

Yeah, if needs be we might have to sacrifice Europa to be honest.

Pre season, I wanted us to begrudgingly sacrifice the FA cup this season despite how much I love that trophy.

Wanted to focus on Top Four and winning the Europa, to end our 94 European trophy drought.

But when you have a shot a at the title (especially with a small squad like ours) you put EVERYTHING into that.

 

[GoonerJeeves]

The league would be a massive achievement, it would be a lot bigger than the Europa. This is our best chance in years. Can you imagine the open top bus parade, with our U18 Manager showing Ødegaard and the lads how its done?

Obviously, we're probably not going to make it over the finishing line, but it sure is nice to be properly challenging again.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

I don't like it but I can understand it. We have a squad which can cope with one competition and where we are now, you have to prioritise the PL. I don't think our fringe players are good enough to do anything in the EL. With another two windows and integration of loanees, we should be better this time next year but right now, squad wise, we are where we were this time last year but with better quality and balance.

If we strength in January we can easily avoid getting burnout ESR G.Jesus coming back before the round of 16 kick on winger will be signed we just need to strength the midfield and we'll be fine. If our luck with injuries get worse then yeah we'll need to thow it

 

[MikeVinna]

I think the only player we should really save for the league is Partey. Get a 6 in and play him in Europa. Otherwise just assess players’ fitness levels as we go.

 

[DJ_Markstar]

The league would be a massive achievement, it would be a lot bigger than the Europa. This is our best chance in years. Can you imagine the open top bus parade, with our U18 Manager showing Ødegaard and the lads how its done?

Obviously, we're probably not going to make it over the finishing line, but it sure is nice to be properly challenging again.

 

[DJ_Markstar]

I think the only player we should really save for the league is Partey. Get a 6 in and play him in Europa. Otherwise just assess players’ fitness levels as we go.

just play El Neny/Lokonga/Vieira, should be good enough like.

 

[TheGreatWright8]

The subs Arteta made somewhat reminded me of the subs he made against utd ball security was lost completely. Luckily got away with it.

 

[bergholt]

just play El Neny/Lokonga/Vieira, should be good enough like.

I think most likely we grab Tielemans towards the end of the window and play him as part of a double pivot in Europe.

 

[Sniper Mik]

Didn't realise the Newcastle game is in 72 hours. Teta's subs make a bit more sense now. 3-0 up he took a chance. Almost cost him though