Win Premier League: Arsenal FC 3-0 AFC Bournemouth | Saturday, May 4th | KO: 12:30 BST | TNT Sports 1

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The man's not top dog in Jersey for nothing. He knows there's only so much Angeball can do in the face of a superior outfit

Seeing as I've contributed massively to our season by shepherding the matchday thread against the denizens of the lost & the damned, I figured I should lend some of my gloss to AM once again as I will our beloved Gunners on to victory. Don't know why I'm even bothering as Google seem to think it's a foregone conclusion.



We must be vigilant against this lot, they pushed us all the way last season & they play good football, so we should not slacken in the slightest. But, after the magnificent showing today, I think it's fair to say with a good bit of rest, we should have all the tools to dismantle them if we remain calm.


I certainly am looking forward to this guy losing his rag like he did in the 97th minute last season

In any case, we're on the cusp of greatness & we have a chance to heap further pressure on 115 Charges FC who, hopefully, won't have it all their way.

God willing, we'll take them all the way to the final Sunday. It is our burden, it is our destiny!!

 

[Rasmi]

Nelli is finished, get an upgrade in the summer.

Arsenal making replacement on a finished player in time? Nope has to stay one season more so the whole world can see he is done

 

[bingobob]

Nelli is finished, get an upgrade in the summer.

He has had a dip in form. Far from finished.

 

[SA Gunner]

Nelli is finished, get an upgrade in the summer.

He's not finished. Id rather keep him and get in a top winger.

Make Martinelli the speed merchant in the team, and up his value. We can still sell him on later, for a big amount if he has a good season.

Rodygo is the type of winger we should be going for, or Williams if not.

 

[TheEliteMaster100_]

He's 22. Still five years from his prime

His I.Q won't get any better and his technical deficiency is there for all to see, once his physicality declines he'll be worse. On high wages too, it's either him or Trossard, who'd you get rid of ?

 

[Malky]

Everyone mentioning City’s game against Sp**s as the one game they could drop points. I honestly think Fulham will cause them problems next weekend

 

[blaze_of_glory]

His I.Q won't get any better and his technical deficiency is there for all to see, once his physicality declines he'll be worse.

So 10 years from now?

 

[Bloodbather]

Bournemouth gonna be better next season if they buy well Areola definitely interesting manager.

It's pretty crazy that Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Iraola were all childhood friends.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

His I.Q won't get any better and his technical deficiency is there for all to see, once his physicality declines he'll be worse. On high wages too, it's either him or Trossard, who'd you get rid of ?

Neither?

 

[Sniper Mik]

Maybe there is some truth to the claim that Arteta struggles against fellow Spaniard coaches. I mean we should have been 5-0 up at half time but that second half was smelly from us for a period

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

It's pretty crazy that Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Iraola were all childhood friends.

Agreed all 3 turn out good Managers specially Alonso

 

[TheEliteMaster100_]

Arsenal making replacement on a finished player in time? Nope has to stay one season more so the whole world can see he is done

Too much sentimentality. Player is beyond our level, get rid whilst we can and make profits.

 

[Jasard]

What does Martinelli is finished even mean?

He is upgradeable though so is one of those players we rarely have is a sellable asset that won't set us back years if we sell.

 

[GoonerJay24]

Great play; we should have scored a few more, especially in the first half. Theres seemingly a pattern this year where good teams easily take over in the second half, so we'll need to address that. I'm unsure if Partey is fully fit, but it's good he played the entire match.

The most important thing at this stage of the season is winning and putting pressure on 115

 

[KarlAFC]

Everyone mentioning City’s game against Sp**s as the one game they could drop points. I honestly think Fulham will cause them problems next weekend

For me it's just those two games where City might drop points. But not going to give up on Wolves shocking the world later on either!

 

[bingobob]

His I.Q won't get any better and his technical deficiency is there for all to see, once his physicality declines he'll be worse. On high wages too, it's either him or Trossard, who'd you get rid of ?

His IQ is there. The other week he went through and hit a timid shot. Today he tried to do something different and go round the keeper.

He is a player playing with limited minutes. He is reliving previous mistakes and trying to fix them. It stands out and looks bad because in twenty odd minutes he has had similar chances and not scored. Main thing is he is getting the chances and once he scores one he'll get his confidence and score again and again.

 

[Sapient Hawk]

How did Christie not get a yellow until the 90+ min mark?

How did Christie stay on the field after skewering Saka in the first half is what I want to know?!!

 

[Bloodbather]

His I.Q won't get any better and his technical deficiency is there for all to see, once his physicality declines he'll be worse. On high wages too, it's either him or Trossard, who'd you get rid of ?

That's a false dilemma, because Trossard can play false nine.

 

[GoonerJeeves]

I missed the first half because they decided to start this at 430am. We must have been all over them in the first because that second half felt very even

We were, it felt like the West Ham game at times. Could have put it to bed before half time. Thankfully, we got the pelanty.

 

[Rasmi]

What does Martinelli is finished even mean?

He is upgradeable though so is one of those players we rarely have is a sellable asset that won't set us back years if we sell.

He is on 170k. Very few teams can afford him

 

[Jasard]

@Riou

Lol rare W for Benge