@arseblog.com @gunnerblog.bsky.social #arsecastextra it appears we have been less direct in open play, and reverting to our norm of building up on the right. It appears we're asking Vik to adapt to us more than Arsenal adapting to him. Which is more beneficial if we are to win the title this season?

City were so successful with their long balls to Bunny Shaw. She must've won most of her duels against Wubben-Moy and Catley today. Her and Casparij were instrumental. I think having such an open game was a gamble, but one which ultimately backfired. That might be us done in the WSL this season.

Very impressive by Tim's knowledge of Hilltop Hoods! They weren't in my generation, but a couple of them lived close to where my parents built our family home.

@arseblog.com @gunnerblog.bsky.social #arsecastextra Hi Gents. How should Arteta approach the remaining 10 PL games, knowing the title is gone? On one hand, we have the UCL to prepare for, needing all of our players healthy. However, we run the risk of injuries if key players are used in the PL.

I think we'll see a significant re-tooling of the forward line. Trossard could leave, and I wouldn't be surprised when that wage bill is freed up by the left-backs/Partey/Jorgi departure that we acquire 2 or 3 forwards (one an out-and-out 9).

I think we will also see a slight shuffling of forward resources. I can see Trossarf leaving in the summer and Arsenal acquiring two, if not three forwards in the window.

@gunnerblog.bsky.social @arseblog.com #arsecastextra Mornin James and Andrew. With murmurings of Edu leaving months before his departure in November, was it not incumbent on the board to force a transition of the role? Feels like our squad building was influenced by Edu having one foot out the door.

@arseblog.com @gunnerblog.bsky.social #arsecastextra are you concerned by not just the sheer amount of injuries, but the regularity of those injuries. It appears as if we come out of every game with a knock or a short-to-medium term injury.