[Crimson Dynamo]

Tomorrow v Spurs is massive

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

Tomorrow v Spurs is massive

It should hope be a tremendous game

So important for Arsenal with City and Liverpool both losing

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Zizu

How is this even happening !!??

The best team in the country .. spends £ 1/2 billion on 2 exceptional players and 3 or 4 excellent ones … start the season playing badly but scraping wins THEN the wheels fall off !!


It can only be the Jota factor

( some were seen sobbing at the training ground for days afterwards)

I did think at the start of the season that Jotas death would play a big role, either they would be up for the fight in his honour or they would think life is precious and who cares, looks like the latter

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I did think at the start of the season that Jotas death would play a big role, either they would be up for the fight in his honour or they would think life is precious and who cares, looks like the latter

I remember thinking a similar thing but I figured the tragic loss would inspire them to new heights .. seemingly the opposite has occurred

[bots]

he has brought players into the team that don't complement the skills of the other players. Isak had a big red flag on him after the way he behaved at newcastle, they should never have bought him

All the other big teams have been successful in their transfers

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Oh stop.he didnt blame anyone

He did kind of critique Amorim's tactics against Liverpool.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by bots

he has brought players into the team that don't complement the skills of the other players. Isak had a big red flag on him after the way he behaved at newcastle, they should never have bought him

All the other big teams have been successful in their transfers

I 100% agree with you.

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by bots

he has brought players into the team that don't complement the skills of the other players. Isak had a big red flag on him after the way he behaved at newcastle, they should never have bought him

All the other big teams have been successful in their transfers

meanwhile Newcastle are happy to having gotten rid of him and some serious cash either out of dumb Liverpool

[Zizu]

TalkSport just discussed the possibility/probability of Liverpool getting Marc Guéhi in the January window ..


The thing that would concern me is that his default/preferred position is left sided centre back the exact same position as VVD !?!

So how does that work ??

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Zizu

TalkSport just discussed the possibility/probability of Liverpool getting Marc Guéhi in the January window ..


The thing that would concern me is that his default/preferred position is left sided centre back the exact same position as VVD !?!

So how does that work ??

simple, just place VVD on the reserves bench, he's too slow anyway

[Crimson Dynamo]

Calling Doctor Spurs

😁

[Shaun]

well I was expecting a challenge...

[bots]

its a stroll in the park for arsenal

[Crimson Dynamo]

Its a humiliation for hapless Spurs.

Arsenal 11 clear of Liverpool

Liverpool more in a relegation fight now

[Zizu]

Bloody Ange is out of his depth


Oh wait..

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

Its a humiliation for hapless Spurs.

Arsenal 11 clear of Liverpool

Liverpool more in a relegation fight now

Crazy thing is that if Liverpool can somehow sort things out they could go on a crazy winning streak and challenge for second ..

[bots]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Crazy thing is that if Liverpool can somehow sort things out they could go on a crazy winning streak and challenge for second ..

i really don't think they could, they will be lucky if they finish top 4 this season. There are too many teams that are playing better than them and everyone knows they can be beaten now

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by bots

i really don't think they could, they will be lucky if they finish top 4 this season. There are too many teams that are playing better than them and everyone knows they can be beaten now

… unless everything falls into place - as they arguably have the best starting eleven and squad- on paper …

[bots]

Originally Posted by Zizu

… unless everything falls into place - as they arguably have the best starting eleven and squad- on paper …

quality of players means nothing when they can't play as a team

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by bots

quality of players means nothing when they can't play as a team

That’s the point I was kinda making .. IF things fall into place though ..

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Crazy thing is that if Liverpool can somehow sort things out they could go on a crazy winning streak and challenge for second ..

I’m not convinced. They’ve already lost six games this season, and it’s rare for a team to win the Premier League with that many defeats—the last example was Man City in 2020–21. They’ve conceded 20 goals in 12 matches, and so far results have been all or nothing: wins or losses, with no draws to steady things.

That tells you what’s wrong: they need two or three goals to win most games, but the goals aren’t coming. Salah is off form, Isak hasn’t hit the expected levels, and Gakpo’s game is starting to look predictable—he doesn’t have the trickiness they need to unlock defences right now.

Ekitike, who many hoped would spark the attack, isn’t getting minutes, and that’s a problem. Last season’s title charge was built on a 25‑game unbeaten run; with only 12 games played, there are still 26 to go, and that kind of streak needs to start immediately. Until they tighten up at the back and find a reliable way to score, I can see them dropping more points.

At the moment, everything points the same way: they’re struggling to recreate last season’s momentum, and I think they’re out of the title race and should concentrate on top four which is still going to be a challenge

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

I’m not convinced. They’ve already lost six games this season, and it’s rare for a team to win the Premier League with that many defeats—the last example was Man City in 2020–21. They’ve conceded 20 goals in 12 matches, and so far results have been all or nothing: wins or losses, with no draws to steady things.

That tells you what’s wrong: they need two or three goals to win most games, but the goals aren’t coming. Salah is off form, Isak hasn’t hit the expected levels, and Gakpo’s game is starting to look predictable—he doesn’t have the trickiness they need to unlock defences right now.

Ekitike, who many hoped would spark the attack, isn’t getting minutes, and that’s a problem. Last season’s title charge was built on a 25‑game unbeaten run; with only 12 games played, there are still 26 to go, and that kind of streak needs to start immediately. Until they tighten up at the back and find a reliable way to score, I can see them dropping more points.

At the moment, everything points the same way: they’re struggling to recreate last season’s momentum, and I think they’re out of the title race and should concentrate on top four which is still going to be a challenge

Thing is Manc went on an unprecedented losing streak last season, Liverpool are on one now so it’s possible that Arsenal’s season comes off the rails at some point

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Thing is Manc went on an unprecedented losing streak last season, Liverpool are on one now so it’s possible that Arsenal’s season comes off the rails at some point

I didn't respond as an Arsenal fan; I shared my thoughts as someone who believes Liverpool's season will improve through hard work on the training ground, rather than relying solely on new signings to fix the issues. The goals conceded are a concern that won't be resolved quickly or easily; it will require substantial time and effort on the training pitch.

Regarding Arsenal, they are currently in a strong position, sitting at the top of the table with a slight lead. However, I'm not getting too excited, as they face a challenging away match against Chelsea next, followed by a tough December for all teams. Suppose Arsenal remain at the top when they host Liverpool at the Emirates in early January and manage to secure a win. In that case, we can seriously discuss their chances of winning the league. There's still a long way to go and plenty of football left to play.

[bots]

i think the balance of probabilities points to arsenal winning the league this season, but i don't think it will be straightforward, it rarely is

[Nicky91]

Spurs was always gonna lose against Arsenal so why bother to even try your best


Spurs just gotta do enough for a european football ticket next season, and there are many weaker teams in the league, those in the bottom zone basically, so enough chances to get crucial points