PL: Norwich v Arsenal | December 1, 14:00 GMT | Sky Sports

[Artisan]

****, with Emery gone I'm now starting to care and feel nervous about games again.

 

[al-Ustaadh]

Burton and John-Jules in Ljunberg’s first training session. Will be interesting to see how many youth players he actually tries to play.

 

[CHOPS]

Freddie to take us to victory 2-0 to The Arsenal!

 

[ksarp]

I just hope Freddie instills some pass and move football

I coach youth soccer...have coined a word for that, A.T.O.B Average Time on Ball. The lower the metric, the better. The ball is like blood in a body, has to move and move at the right speed. Generally hanging unto the ball more than a second or two leads to congestion and turnovers.

 

[ksarp]

Because I am a massive Guendouzi fan also because I am a massive Martinelli fan. Both have the potential to be unreal, the only way they get to that level is playing them whilst affording them patience, young players make mistakes. Once you accept that they are a joy to watch.

I understand the youthful inexperience part, however there are some aspects of the game that isn't experience based, like decision making. You can make the right decision yet EXECUTE it wrongly. Guendouzi lacks the self awareness that a 16 year old Fabregas had. We've fostered a culture of not nipping bad habits in the bud under the guise of youthful exuberance. Lots of our youth graduates come to mind..Iwobi.. I don't know who advises Saka, but I get the feeling he feels his offensive output is good enough to get him into the big time. Someone tell him, he'll end up in obscurity if he doesn't freshen up.

 

[boyinneedofhumor]

Was telling my GF yesterday how I was free on Sunday because I could care less to watch us play WELL plans have changed! I am raring to go for Sunday and Freddie has my full backing, I believe he will go on a nice winning streak and even if he doesn't win against Norwich I am confident we will see a different approach by the players and that they will give it their all for him - especially if we start some U23's. Really interested to see how he sets us up - would love if he just threw out a HUGE curveball and played some crazy formation and players LOL

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Edit : These are exciting times...

 

[kofigunner]

Your time zone is GMT, so no excuse now

It actually isn’t

 

[Sniper Mik]

Now I'm really pissed I won't be able to watch this game. Oh well, Brighton at home

 

[Wrighty4eva]

Wish the board would have dropped Emery during the international break, this really gives Ljungberg little time to prepare with the team, better late than never I guess..

 

[DanDare]

Fullbacks will surely be Bellerin and Tierney. Central defenders... good God.... they are all ****e.. aren't they?

I think Bellerin has a hamstring injury. With regards to Xhaka, it's not a fresh start with the fans although this is an away game so perhaps a better time to play him again.

I'm amazed he's playing at all. Should be sold in January

 

[m-due]

Get us those three points. Nothing more than the maximum points. Surely the players downing tools shouldn’t be a factor anymore. Freddie Do your magic you legend.

 

[GoodEbening]

Never understood the obsession with ex-players as managers really. Be it Arteta or Freddie. Sure, they were great players and "legends" but what does that have to do with actual managerial ability? Just look at Gary Neville and Henry. Freddie doesn't even have a proper license ffs.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

Never understood the obsession with ex-players as managers really. Be it Arteta or Freddie. Sure, they were great players and "legends" but what does that have to do with actual managerial ability? Just look at Gary Neville and Henry. Freddie doesn't even have a proper license ffs.

He does. The rumours of him not having the full qualifications have been quashed already.

 

[Eaststander74]

It actually isn’t

Sorry mate I thought you was in Ghana going by your avi!

 

[yybecause]

trip to Norwich makes sense now..Can't wait

 

[Makingtrax]

First time in two years, really excited about this game, an Arsenal legend in charge again :Celebration::Celebration:

Come on Freddie, this is your chance. Grab it with both hands man, you don't want to be working under a failed Sp**s manager ffs. How embarrassing.

 

[Makingtrax]

Never understood the obsession with ex-players as managers really. Be it Arteta or Freddie. Sure, they were great players and "legends" but what does that have to do with actual managerial ability? Just look at Gary Neville and Henry. Freddie doesn't even have a proper license ffs.

He has a UEFA pro license.

Lampards not doing too bad at Chelsea, and when assistant Paisley took over from Bill Shankly at Liverpool he didn't even want the job, but they went on to their best period ever.

 

[tap-in]

Wish the board would have dropped Emery during the international break, this really gives Ljungberg little time to prepare with the team, better late than never I guess..

Yep, we knew when they didn't that it would still come soon, so why wait! That 2 weeks would have been really useful for Freddie. I've read that Mourinho was being considered but there was a split at the top about that, maybe that explains why nothing happened, then Sp**s came in for him anyway, thankfully!

 

[tap-in]

Just realised I'll only get to see 2nd half, bloody 2pm kick off

 

[krengon]

No Pepe would be very surprising, can't see him not starting.