Since Chelsea (A) in the cup semi on 14th Jan, we’ve looked cohesive/played v well 5 times (Inter, Spurs, Sunderland, Leeds, Leverkusen). They’ve played 20 games.
Being that unconvincing will eventually catch up. Do you think Arteta sees this or do you think he is in complete denial? #arsecastextra
I know I’m getting a little ahead of myself, but is there any position more in need of a summer upgrade than our left wing? #arsecastextra @gunnerblog.bsky.social
We’ve talked about Saka missing Odegaard, but do you think it looked like Odegaard missed Saka today on the right? Dowman was very good, but I’m not sure the connection between those two has been given any time to form. #arsecastextra
Badly evening yall. Do you think our resistance to close opposition down around the box is an instruction from Arteta, a player choice, or a consequence of tired legs? #arsecastextra
Can we go back in time and rethink the Kepa move? It seems disappointing and I think a different option at #2 would be better. #arsecastextra
Did this show Arteta’s been right barely using some of the starting XI? Or are the performances in large part a result of the lack of playing time?
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We used to be so good but I’ve found myself wishing 6-7 players were nowhere near this team. Honestly think martinelli, Jesus, kepa, norgaard, trossard, white, have zero business being on the team. James a few months back asked how are they doing this? Seems so fair a question now. #arsecastextra
I know this is extremely doom and gloom and I don't think it will come to it, but IF we don't go without a trophy again this season, would the club consider moving on from Arteta? Do you think it should? #arsecastextra
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Dowman is amazing, but the way he attracts hard fouls reminds me of the way Wilshire was often brought down hard when dribbling at the opposition. Is there anything that the team or Max can do to avoid such physical tackles and remain aggressive?
If the worst happens and we manage to throw this title away, how do we move forward? It really feels like this is a do or die moment for this squad and this manager. Being so close to both success and utter despair is hard to balance.
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Low blocks are our past, present and future and we still haven't fixed the issue. What is it that we are missing? Is there any solution beyond a Haaland level striker? #arsecastextra
@gunnerblog.bsky.social #arsecastextra seems like our season is slipping away.we get told we put that one to bed and move on but I didn’t see that last night . we got a performance by a group of players who lacked confidence and the belief they had before the cup final. Hope it’s not 89 again
It looks like the wheels are coming off. City schooled us two weeks ago and today they thrashed the champions while we lost to a championship team. Will Arteta walk if we are empty handed again this season? Who next? Cesc? Iraola? #arsecastextra
Arteta said we lost the game because of not managing long balls well and the way we conceded the goals.
I think we lost because we didn’t score enough goals or create quality chances against a 2nd div team. Not the way we conceded them. Is this mentality part of the problem?
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Martinelli pushing the ref and Jesus starting a fight post game against wolves should tell us to stay the fuck away from them during crunch time. Martinelli is 24 but acts and comes across like a 15 year old. He honestly never grew up he is so immature. Jesus, less said the better #arsecastextra
Would a league title be papering over serious long term cracks that have been present and growing in this squad arguably since Christmas?
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Morning chaps.
How important is it for us fans to maintain positivity and stick with the team right now?
I worry that excessive fan negativity over exiting the two domestic cups could create an environment where it's harder for us to win the two big trophies that really matter.
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At what point do “learning lessons” and “fuel to become stronger” become buzz words that are meaninglessly used by Arteta to deflect from a defeat? #arsecastextra
@gunnerblog.bsky.social @arseblog.com #arsecastextra Was the team ok with going out of the Cup? There was a lack of intensity and urgency all game. They never whipped a ball in the box on set pieces. The team never got out of any gear all game.
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Hi guys,
Gutted with the result but Dowman was excellent once again.
Let's say Saka, Madueke, Ødegaard all fit, do you see Dowman starting in any of the next two fixtures? If so then in which position?
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Has Arteta got too friendly and protective with the team of late?,
do we need a return to the days of him going nuclear?,
would throwing ninja stars, and possibly dynamite on the training ground, help concentration?.
Badly evening boys. As a fanbase are we guilty of under valuing Mikel Merino? He’s been sorely missed these last few months. Sometimes it takes a player being unavailable to truly appreciate them and that’s the case with Merino in my opinion. @gunnerblog.bsky.social @arseblog.com #ArsecastExtra
#arsecastextra Why did Jesus see any game time let alone start?
Have the Arsenal players been tested for The English Virus? The very same virus that has plagued the English national team for decades. Very good until the very last moments of a tournament, allowing others to win. Is anyone working on a cure? @gunnerblog.bsky.social #arsecastextra
Don’t want to talk about Arsenal, what’s your go to order at the Pub? Favorite pizza topping? #arsecastextra @arseblog.com @gunnerblog.bsky.social
I'm interested in coping strategies for the Bournemouth game on Saturday, because it's too early to neck four pre-kick-off pints. Could take a bunch of cans on the train, I suppose. Bit undignified. Anyway, let us know your thoughts. #arsecastextra
Given our chances are higher in the PL, how much would you consider rotating against Sporting and prioritize the league at this stage? @gunnerblog.bsky.social #arsecastextra
@gunnerblog.bsky.social #arsecastextra Do we have the option not to play Max at this point? He is the only player carrying any threat. The others cannot be relied on, he is putting them to shame.
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Turn up with a spine of basically part timers in Jesus, Norgaard, Kepa and surely you ask for trouble? None aspire confidence and our trusted by those around them. Experienced they may be but partnerships are far more important to playing well.
@gunnerblog.bsky.social @arseblog.com #arsecastextra showing my bias, i’m no fan of Arteta, but if we win one of the big two, How likely is it we end up like Liverpool next season? Should the club say thanks for the memories and look for someone else.
