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The minutes going into Timber and White in particular is what worries me. This is where these defensive injuries will catch up. Timber is on the chopping block next - it’s inevitable. He cannot get a break.
December 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I’d still play MLS. He needs some proper minutes to get up to speed for Wolves.

Would go with something like this: Raya/Kepa,White, Timber, Hincapie, MLS, Norgaard, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Merino really needs a sit down. Play Norgaard as a genuine 6 and Odegaard deeper
December 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Well said as always. We’re on the right path and if we get the injured players back asap, I’m still really confident we will be there or thereabouts in May. A long way to go 💪
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I can see 12 points if we’re fully fit. If we keep picking up injuries, we might as well kiss goodbye anyway. I honestly think it’s that simple.
December 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Agreed. We just need these guys all fit and firing. I stand by the opinion that the only thing that stops Arsenal winning the title is injuries.
December 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Sorry I meant 45 pts at halfway - 90-point pace
December 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Three out of the next four at home. A real chance to be on 90 pts at the halfway stage. That’s a great place to be. I’m convinced 90 pts wins the title this season. It’s all okay. Just need the injured players back asap. But I’m still confident.
December 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Reposted
Reality is that big Gabi & Saliba are the glue that holds everything together. Losing one makes things hard enough, losing both is devastating. The players out there deserve a lot of credit & support. The amount of negativity & criticism is unfair & disappointing to see tbh.
December 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
And two wins from five in the league now. The injuries are having a serious impact. Same as last season and unless we rectify it, it will cost us again. Gutting.
December 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Been trying to say it for a while now. You just cannot sustain a title challenge without most of your key players fit. Not having Gabriel and Saliba is absolutely brutal and now it’s showing
December 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
LOL
December 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Try telling my heart rate and blood pressure 🤣
December 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Agreed. All these injuries aren’t sustainable tbh. It’s going to catch up with us
December 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Never a foul. Surely you have to let that play out?
December 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
City will drop more points. We just need to take care of our business, though. Tomorrow is a must-win and I feel like Villa away is too. If we go three straight away games without victory, you start to have a slight concern that we’re susceptible away from home. Huge four days coming up!
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM