SuperMikel
A calm and collected individual.
The more direct you are the less control you have.
Your also suggesting we whack it long to Toney rather than try to play out from the back?
This is parody right?
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Mikel Arteta: New Contract Signed
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Your also suggesting we whack it long to Toney rather than try to play out from the back?
This is parody right?
BigPoppaPump
Reeling from Laca & Kos nightmares
I’ll never understand why Arsenal fans get so cocky about Europe. We couldn’t even win the Europa and now the first CL campaign in 6 years talking like we’re gonna smash everyone in Europe.
2Smokeyy
Standin' On Bihness! 💯
Country: England
So you’ll be content with getting knocked out to AC Milan, Inter, Benfica or Napoli in the last 16? Those were the sides that got to the quarters last year.
I don’t really blame people for being optimistic as besides City and Real Madrid, there aren’t any sides we should actually fear. Even Bayern and Barcelona look a shadow of the sides that we used to get drawn to under AW. From Robben, Ribery, Messi, Xavi, Iniesta etc to Raphinha and some young prospects in midfield.
BigPoppaPump
Reeling from Laca & Kos nightmares
Asking if I’m content with losing is a bit of a loaded question because of course I wouldn’t be.
What I’m saying is Arsenal have done f all in Europe especially the last decade so it’s just ridiculous to me fans can come here and talk down the rest of Europe apart from two teams. Madrid and City weren’t in the Europe league last year.
2Smokeyy
Standin' On Bihness! 💯
Country: England
Firstly, nobody is saying we’d beat City or Real Madrid but anything could happen since it’s a cup competition. Anything after the quarters is where you can ride your luck imo. Sp**s beat City in the Semi Final in 18/19 and that City side was arguably stronger than this current one.
Also it’s not like teams haven’t been in the Europa the previous season and gone on to do damage in the following season. Fluke or not, Chelsea were in the Europa League in 19/20 then went on to win the CL in 20/21 knocking out Real Madrid in the Semis and City in the final. Did anyone expect that?
I get you’re looking at what how we’ve performed in Europe previously but it’s a cup competition. Anything can happen.
1macca1
Established Member
So you don’t want Ødegaard to start?
TonyBouldy
Member
Country: England
I didn’t mention any defenders either !
Silly me
Sebastes
Statbomb Merchant
Country: Sweden
Depends on what you put into being a good individual midfielder. Bellingham is up there for sure. Valverde not so much for me, he’s not the best passer and sometimes makes quite dubious decisions. Tchouameni is a class dm with good passing that’s becoming better and better. They’re all absolute beasts physically.
But I wouldn’t rank them as the best midfield. At full strength both City (Silva, KDB, Rodri) and Barca (FDJ, Gavi, Gündogan) are better and arguably us as well.
Being such a force physically makes me think that they’re hard to counter against. The way you manage that tie is to try to dominate midfield and keep possession.
Macho
Intimidated by Arteta's Wardrobe.
Country: England
You been reading this forum for years and yet you're always confused and complaining. What is it do you want people to do now?
1macca1
Established Member
You’re right, I may have mistakenly assumed that you want a back 4, as you’ve filled the remaining positions in midfield/attack if that was the case.
Rasmi
Calls It Like It Isn't
Country: England
We are watching a manager ruining a young players career right infront of our eyes
Sammy1887
New Year, Same Hate For Reed
He's learning on the job bro.
GoonerJeeves
Established Member
Country: Norway
It's a fair point. The Nayim goal is symptomatic of us in Europe.
Hunta
Established Member
Country: England
He’s utterly pathetic in Europe.
Yeah, his record in Europe is a bit of a yikers.
Felt the in game management was probably one of his worst so far as Arsenal manager.
Viera wide didn't work from the get go he needed to be moved to midfield. Took too long to bring Nelson/White/ESR on.
My biggest issue is that we came into to this thinking it would be a walk in the park and that the real worry was City.
That was made worse by the fact that we just looked far too rigid when we went behind.
He needs to be able to change it up when that happens instead of trying for plan A, only harder. Once they equalized, Lens had our number most of the match.
Sevilla is going to be a tougher game on paper, but I still think we'll qualify. Just making the making it early part that will be missing.
Felt the in game management was probably one of his worst so far as Arsenal manager.
Viera wide didn't work from the get go he needed to be moved to midfield. Took too long to bring Nelson/White/ESR on.
My biggest issue is that we came into to this thinking it would be a walk in the park and that the real worry was City.
That was made worse by the fact that we just looked far too rigid when we went behind.
He needs to be able to change it up when that happens instead of trying for plan A, only harder. Once they equalized, Lens had our number most of the match.
Sevilla is going to be a tougher game on paper, but I still think we'll qualify. Just making the making it early part that will be missing.
Also, ****ing hell this was their first ever win in Europe.
TheEliteMaster100_
Turns up only when we lose
We're currently 3rd as it stands in the group, outcoached by Lens, late subs and woefully inept as per usual in Europe, 4 years into the project.
It's Premier league or UCL otherwise this project is a bust and legohead needs to be sacked.
It's Premier league or UCL otherwise this project is a bust and legohead needs to be sacked.
Riou
Mikel… Is this real?
Country: Northern Ireland
He needs to stop playing his favs all the time, Fabio instead of Nelson for Saka killed all our pace.
Hopefully he bounces back on Sunday.
Hopefully he bounces back on Sunday.
The one time moving Havertz at 9 was the play and he doesn't do it...
PSV equalized, so we're back to second. Arteta luck!
