@rayalight.bsky.social
Absolutely. It amazes me that more isn’t said about Chelsea’s and City’s hugely detrimental impact on the game for this exact reason. Obviously I’m bitter as an Arsenal fan as they’ve no doubt denied us so much glory but the behaviour of their owners has had such a malignant impact everywhere.
January 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Absolutely. It amazes me that more isn’t said about Chelsea’s and City’s hugely detrimental impact on the game for this exact reason. Obviously I’m bitter as an Arsenal fan as they’ve no doubt denied us so much glory but the behaviour of their owners has had such a malignant impact everywhere.
Don’t like to focus on the negative but…yet another hammy…kind of mind-blowing.
January 11, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Don’t like to focus on the negative but…yet another hammy…kind of mind-blowing.
Fair play to Slot.
January 9, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Fair play to Slot.
Whilst I think Arteta’s / the team’s approach to the match at Anfield can be justified, especially in the context of that point in the season, today could not. The stadium was rocking and the team managed to suck the life out of it by half time. Still, 6 points clear at least.
January 8, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Whilst I think Arteta’s / the team’s approach to the match at Anfield can be justified, especially in the context of that point in the season, today could not. The stadium was rocking and the team managed to suck the life out of it by half time. Still, 6 points clear at least.
Yep, time to go full jugular
January 7, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Yep, time to go full jugular
Sorry to hear this, sounds horrific. I was momentarily confused by ‘expensive’ then realised you must be in The States - my God, as a Brit I can’t imagine going through this then being landed with a colossal bill (or any bill, for that matter). Hope you’re fully fixed now.
January 6, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Sorry to hear this, sounds horrific. I was momentarily confused by ‘expensive’ then realised you must be in The States - my God, as a Brit I can’t imagine going through this then being landed with a colossal bill (or any bill, for that matter). Hope you’re fully fixed now.
But I’ve heard he’s shit!😂
January 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM
But I’ve heard he’s shit!😂
So it’s happened more than one in three seasons then?
January 4, 2026 at 7:48 AM
So it’s happened more than one in three seasons then?
Another big three points but my god, I think it was Graeme Le Saux on co-commentary who was absolutely insufferable.
January 3, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Another big three points but my god, I think it was Graeme Le Saux on co-commentary who was absolutely insufferable.
Completely agree
January 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Completely agree
Wow, respectfully, we must be watching a different game.
January 3, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Wow, respectfully, we must be watching a different game.
Honestly, I sometimes feel I’m the only one bagging this particular drum (which is mind-blowing) so it’s great to be able to point to analysis like this. Thank you!
December 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Honestly, I sometimes feel I’m the only one bagging this particular drum (which is mind-blowing) so it’s great to be able to point to analysis like this. Thank you!
I’m struggling to understand and therefore respond to this. I’ll try again - Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool etc earned the money they now spend over decades of gradual, organic growth. City and Chelsea were bang-average, mid table / relegation-fodder who had billions dropped on them.
December 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I’m struggling to understand and therefore respond to this. I’ll try again - Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool etc earned the money they now spend over decades of gradual, organic growth. City and Chelsea were bang-average, mid table / relegation-fodder who had billions dropped on them.
Martinelli absolutely electric…Injury Gods: “hold our mother fuckin’ beers”
December 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Martinelli absolutely electric…Injury Gods: “hold our mother fuckin’ beers”
Great to see these donations - the example you set is genuinely inspiring. If all organisations donated (or at least paid tax) as proportionally as you do, then the world would be a better place. Bravo for putting your money where your mouth is. Always.
December 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Great to see these donations - the example you set is genuinely inspiring. If all organisations donated (or at least paid tax) as proportionally as you do, then the world would be a better place. Bravo for putting your money where your mouth is. Always.
I find it amazing that the following still has to be explained to people but here goes: Arsenal (like Man Utd and Liverpool, amongst others) is a storied club with a history that’s earned its success. Man City (& Chelski) have literally bought theirs, which renders it all meaningless.
December 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I find it amazing that the following still has to be explained to people but here goes: Arsenal (like Man Utd and Liverpool, amongst others) is a storied club with a history that’s earned its success. Man City (& Chelski) have literally bought theirs, which renders it all meaningless.
Clearly we were very sub-par last night (esp. after scoring) but there was some interesting analysis on MOTD re the number of crosses we put in, from which we created 2-3 really good chances which ordinarily I think we score from and win comfortably.
December 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Clearly we were very sub-par last night (esp. after scoring) but there was some interesting analysis on MOTD re the number of crosses we put in, from which we created 2-3 really good chances which ordinarily I think we score from and win comfortably.
Agree. Maybe that will change (I hope it does, of course) but he has to earn that first. Completely at fault for the Wolves goal.
December 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Agree. Maybe that will change (I hope it does, of course) but he has to earn that first. Completely at fault for the Wolves goal.
I cannot comprehend how we can play like we did against Bayern…then a couple of weeks later…this. We are a really good team but we need to improve on tonight’s performance immediately if we’re going to stay top. Also, completely relinquishing possession after scoring needs to stop. Immediately.
December 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I cannot comprehend how we can play like we did against Bayern…then a couple of weeks later…this. We are a really good team but we need to improve on tonight’s performance immediately if we’re going to stay top. Also, completely relinquishing possession after scoring needs to stop. Immediately.
If I ever have another child, I’m going to name them after that Raya save.
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
If I ever have another child, I’m going to name them after that Raya save.
Agree, although interesting to know the stats. Also, he’s clearly a v high quality player but he is capable of giving the ball away yet no one seems to flag this as the narrative has already formed that he’s perfect.
December 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Agree, although interesting to know the stats. Also, he’s clearly a v high quality player but he is capable of giving the ball away yet no one seems to flag this as the narrative has already formed that he’s perfect.
I think we can all agree that the credit goes to Foden for putting that hat-trick on a plate for Eze today.
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I think we can all agree that the credit goes to Foden for putting that hat-trick on a plate for Eze today.