Thapan
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Arsenal fan. Honest to my federation.
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If you want to win this title, there must come games where the desire to win is greater than the desire to not lose.
We just don't throw enough at these games. Oh maybe you'll lose one every now and then, but one win remains better than two draws.
We just don't throw enough at these games. Oh maybe you'll lose one every now and then, but one win remains better than two draws.
February 12, 2026 at 9:55 PM
If you want to win this title, there must come games where the desire to win is greater than the desire to not lose.
We just don't throw enough at these games. Oh maybe you'll lose one every now and then, but one win remains better than two draws.
We just don't throw enough at these games. Oh maybe you'll lose one every now and then, but one win remains better than two draws.
Alisson being stupid cost the game but Liverpool's inability to keep the ball after they scored was the core reason for City's comeback.
February 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Alisson being stupid cost the game but Liverpool's inability to keep the ball after they scored was the core reason for City's comeback.
That pass from Trossard to Kai for the second goal is what we all want to see more of from this side. Take risks when you see the opportunities. You have the best defensive spine in the world and they'll recover even if you lose it a couple of times.
February 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
That pass from Trossard to Kai for the second goal is what we all want to see more of from this side. Take risks when you see the opportunities. You have the best defensive spine in the world and they'll recover even if you lose it a couple of times.
Martinelli on the right has the license to roam inside and he's deadly when there's green grass to run in behind. Him and Gyökeres on counters are always dangerous.
February 7, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Martinelli on the right has the license to roam inside and he's deadly when there's green grass to run in behind. Him and Gyökeres on counters are always dangerous.
Some rest for Zubi wouldn't hurt.
February 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Some rest for Zubi wouldn't hurt.
That has to be the first clean strike Gyok had since the Leeds home game. When he gets clean strikes inside the box, he scores. The challenge is to get him those shots.
February 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
That has to be the first clean strike Gyok had since the Leeds home game. When he gets clean strikes inside the box, he scores. The challenge is to get him those shots.
Really need another goal. Cannot have all these balls dropping on top of our box for the last 15 minutes.
February 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Really need another goal. Cannot have all these balls dropping on top of our box for the last 15 minutes.
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“Zubimendi will give Arsenal a calm, controlled presence in the midfield.”
Zubimendi with Arsenal:
Zubimendi with Arsenal:
October 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“Zubimendi will give Arsenal a calm, controlled presence in the midfield.”
Zubimendi with Arsenal:
Zubimendi with Arsenal:
Thought our press looked uncoordinated. Jumps were neither on time nor fully committed. Expect Arteta to rectify it in the second half.
February 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Thought our press looked uncoordinated. Jumps were neither on time nor fully committed. Expect Arteta to rectify it in the second half.
Jesus has been a disappointment. Looks like he's lost that strength and balance which made him so good at holding the ball up. He's not got anything special to start for a league leading side.
February 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Jesus has been a disappointment. Looks like he's lost that strength and balance which made him so good at holding the ball up. He's not got anything special to start for a league leading side.
This Calafiori looks more like the error-prone one of last season than the assured presence of this season. Need him to go back to the basics and keep it simple.
February 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM
This Calafiori looks more like the error-prone one of last season than the assured presence of this season. Need him to go back to the basics and keep it simple.
Absolutely loved it. A back to the basics first half and then a stable start to the second half followed by us blowing Leeds away with our quality. Everything went right - from the set piece goal to the dropped captain showing his quality.
January 31, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Absolutely loved it. A back to the basics first half and then a stable start to the second half followed by us blowing Leeds away with our quality. Everything went right - from the set piece goal to the dropped captain showing his quality.
Lol @ the lot losing their shit for that half for not being entertaining against Leeds away.
Leeds had a total of 2 touches in our penalty box and zero shots on target. I'd take that all day long.
Leeds had a total of 2 touches in our penalty box and zero shots on target. I'd take that all day long.
January 31, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Lol @ the lot losing their shit for that half for not being entertaining against Leeds away.
Leeds had a total of 2 touches in our penalty box and zero shots on target. I'd take that all day long.
Leeds had a total of 2 touches in our penalty box and zero shots on target. I'd take that all day long.
That was a very good half of football considering the pressure we're under and how good Leeds are at home. We may not have created loads but controlled the game, kept the home crowd down and crucially didn't do anything stupid defensively.
January 31, 2026 at 3:52 PM
That was a very good half of football considering the pressure we're under and how good Leeds are at home. We may not have created loads but controlled the game, kept the home crowd down and crucially didn't do anything stupid defensively.
Looking back, we don't lose that game 80% of the time but our lack of offensive threat is concerning. We've spent a lot of money on Eze, Gyökeres and Madueke and none have stood out. Our best lineup doesn't include any of them, most probably. That's worrying.
January 25, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Looking back, we don't lose that game 80% of the time but our lack of offensive threat is concerning. We've spent a lot of money on Eze, Gyökeres and Madueke and none have stood out. Our best lineup doesn't include any of them, most probably. That's worrying.
Strange to see Ødegaard getting the flak when the replacement was as bad or worse. The manager was at fault more than any player today.
January 25, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Strange to see Ødegaard getting the flak when the replacement was as bad or worse. The manager was at fault more than any player today.
Watch Arteta play the first team against Kairat to instill some belief and confidence.
January 25, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Watch Arteta play the first team against Kairat to instill some belief and confidence.
How many minutes have we seen Eze and Ødegaard play together? They're supposed to be the creative fulcrum of the team and how are they supposed to have any chemistry if they simply don't play together.
January 25, 2026 at 6:41 PM
How many minutes have we seen Eze and Ødegaard play together? They're supposed to be the creative fulcrum of the team and how are they supposed to have any chemistry if they simply don't play together.
How many times have we seen Saka whip an unstoppable cross off his left to save us? Arteta decided to shift our best and most clutch player to accommodate Madueke.
January 25, 2026 at 6:35 PM
How many times have we seen Saka whip an unstoppable cross off his left to save us? Arteta decided to shift our best and most clutch player to accommodate Madueke.
This is on Arteta all the way. He panicked and made some stupid subs to take our technical quality to the floor when we should've composed ourselves and dominated them with the ball. Then he moved our best player, completely nullifying his game, without any proper plan.
January 25, 2026 at 6:34 PM
This is on Arteta all the way. He panicked and made some stupid subs to take our technical quality to the floor when we should've composed ourselves and dominated them with the ball. Then he moved our best player, completely nullifying his game, without any proper plan.
FFS ARSENAL.
KEEP CALM AND DON'T DO ANYTHING STUPID AND A GOAL WILL COME.
January 25, 2026 at 6:15 PM
FFS ARSENAL.
Get more setpieces. I'm more confident of us scoring from one than whatever we've shown in the open play.
January 25, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Get more setpieces. I'm more confident of us scoring from one than whatever we've shown in the open play.
KEEP CALM AND DON'T DO ANYTHING STUPID AND A GOAL WILL COME.
January 25, 2026 at 6:12 PM
KEEP CALM AND DON'T DO ANYTHING STUPID AND A GOAL WILL COME.
We've been playing like it's the injury time since 50th minute and the manager has to bear the blame.
January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
We've been playing like it's the injury time since 50th minute and the manager has to bear the blame.