Feeling so much better after listening to @arseblog.com and @gunnerblog.bsky.social on #arsecastextra and seeing we would have drawn Man City in the semi final.
None of us need that and the additional narrative.
Also very empathetic of the Arsenal Women too @tim-stillman.bsky.social
Should Arteta give the players the freedom to play as footballers in the way that Max Dowman was allowed to play at Southampton. @gunnerblog.bsky.social #arsecastextra
Badly morning chaps. Is Martinelli the victim of tactics (inverting LBs, over-emphasis on right wing etc) or should we accept that he’s just been sussed by English teams? #arsecastextra
Whilst the result was disappointing, is there a case to not panic about the result? It was a heavily rotated team and probably the last time this season that we will get an opportunity to rotate. Having less games should do us a favour and allow to properly focus on PL and CL now #arsecastextra
If the worst happens and we do have another season where we collapse in April/May, do we have to start looking at a new man to take the helm? Or does Arteta get another chance? #arsecastextra
Morning chaps. Not a question, but a statement…just so Arsenal know … that if we fail to win anything this season I’m officially divorcing them and taking the kids! #arsecastextra
#arsecastextra Badly morning Andrew and James. Earlier in the season we were literally not allowing shots on our goal. Now we seem about as solid as a lemon meringue pie. Is it a case of our structure has changed, performances have dropped off or have opponents found ways to overcome our set up?
Genuine question: When do we have to accept the “bottlers” tag? Is it now? Can we reject if it we end up with nothing this season? We clearly can’t manage the biggest occasions and get over the line. If we lose it all, I hate to say it, but are we Spursy? #arsecastextra @gunnerblog.bsky.social
Is our system... Bad? It's not fun to watch but also doesn't seem to elevate the constituent parts (the players). I think it's damning in a game like this when we're lamenting the absence of Declan Rice etc... I fear we're not setup to get the most out of what we do have. #arsecastextra
Why did we play only short corners when we knew Southampton is vulnerable at set-pieces? #arsecastextra
How much are we missing Mikel Merino? #arsecastextra
Do you think it’s strange that Arsenal have scored a lot of goals over the last 3 seasons whilst having a manager who has no idea how to structure and coach a front line?
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Morning, we’re in the realm of “ifs” this morning, but if Arteta fails to get the title over the line from this point would you think his position is no longer tenable? #arsecastextra
Goodly morning, long time listener and online lurker. Not an ideal result last night but one I can quickly overcome and still hold hope for the league.
Question is this though, do you think Ben White had been affected by the England fans response and the boos last night? #arsecastextra
do you think we’d have benefitted overall from a more gradual use of ‘squad players’ throughout the season, e.g. giving players like Norgaard, White, MLS more starts in PL/CL games where they’re playing along side our best XI rather than just only playing with a fully rotated side? #arsecastextra
Do you think our current issues emanate from the intensity with which we play, such as our excellent off the ball play. In other words are our best players and the team in general burnt out?! #arsecastextra
Did those pesky yellow balloons floating around the pitch contribute to disrupting Arsenal’s rhythm, or are such claims over inflated? #arsecastextra
Has the fan base forgotten how knock out football works and should we collectively chill the fuck out? #arsecastextra
Or is it time to...
Morning Gents. Is it not the case that last night was more of a failed gamble on team selection than an overall issue? The only regular who started was Gabi, the rest were underperforming or injury recovering players. We need to see how the rest of the week pans out before panicking #arsecastextra
Badly Easter morning gents, do you think our team selection was born out of necessity or was it hubristic? If we see the usual suspects return in Lisbon we essentially played 8 2nd string players (exc. Ode, Gabriel & Hav). Also - would Max start in a CL final? #arsecastextra @gunnerblog.bsky.social
@arseblog.com @gunnerblog.bsky.social how many games this season do you think that we have actually played well, back to front? Maybe it’s recency bias after two crap results, but I’ve found myself feeling all season that performances of genuine champions elect are few and far between #arsecastextra
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Hi guys,
Gutted with the result but Dowman was excellent once again.
Let's say Saka, Madueke, Ødegaard, Kai all fit, do you see Dowman starting in any of the next three fixtures? If yes, then in which position?
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Craply morning gents.
Fair to say the performance yesterday concerned me more than the result.
In hindsight, do u think it was a mistake letting Ethan leave on loan? Not saying he would be our saviour, but he is a goal threat - something we lack right now
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Cheating Manchester City have a significantly higher wage bill and have spent more money on players, not only this season, but over the last five year period and beyond. Surely Arsenal must be the underdog in the title race? @gunnerblog.bsky.social #arsecastextra
If the unthinkable happens and we draw a blank this season do we make the tough decision and get Cesc before anyone else does. love Arteta and he’ll likely win elsewhere but can’t see how you can come back from that sort of collapse to go again. #arsecastextra @gunnerblog.bsky.social @arseblog.com
Do we need to worry about the amount of mistakes we are making? This feels like Arsenal of 4-5 years ago where we are constantly in self-destruct mode… we play ok but games are decided by one or two avoidable errors. #arsecastextra @gunnerblog.bsky.social
Artetas overall record in domestic cup competitions is terrible. We are now at the point of 2 years of quite frankly awful football to watch. The premier league is must win for Arteta. If not a manager change is essential. Crap football & serial runner up can not continue. Thoughts? #arsecastextra
If the unthinkable happens and we draw a blank this season do we make the tough decision and get Cesc before anyone else does. #arsecastextra @gunnerblog.bsky.social @arseblog.com
Morning guys,
My Easter weekend looked something like this: a stag do on Friday, FA Cup on Saturday and a school friends wedding today on Sunday.
Friday was a lot of fun and I’m sure today will be too, but last night’s result renders that enjoyment obsolete.
Thanks Arsenal! 🫠
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Horrible morning chaps
A lot of credible reporting seems to say we want a RB, CM and LW in the summer. Did yesterday show we need to do a lot more?
Kepa White MLS Norgaard Jesus all proved why they don't play.
Nelli + Trossard form has fallen off a cliff.
Thats 7 that need replacing.
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