Glad you had a good day Sats. Haven't seen anything yet but will watch the highlights later.
To be honest neither side set the world on fire, typical charity shield, but we so rarely beat Chelsea nowadays, a win must be savoured.
Loved the way the fans cheered Cech every time he touched the ball, he seemed really chuffed at the end at the reception we gave him. It felt much more secure without that clown Chesney between the posts.
A loss in this type of game will never define the season but a win will certainly help.
Breaking ODL's duck again Maureen early will lift the team and the fact that our No1 player will return by the time we play our first 'big' game against Pool will be huge.
It will be all about the first 5/8 games. Get though those and we can start hoping. Czech's addition may well prove decisive!
Very happy with the win today; it may only be a pre-season friendly as such but winning is always good for confidence especially against a side we rarely beat. Mourinho wasn't happy and neither was my Chelsea-supporting friend - I loved it!
I think if we can add another one or two players of real quality before the window closes, this squad could really do something this season.
And what about Mourinho? What a prick. Standing there to congratulate our players as they came down, knowing full well that Wenger would ignore him. That was the whole idea behind it. Transparent and lacking class as always.
Yes there were some shaky goalkeeping performances over the last few years, but not so much that they cost us the premier league or the champions' league.
No, for me that was down to poor defending and a lack of goals. I think there are still questions over whether Giroud and Walcott can score 25-30 goals this season in the premier league. Fortunately, goals will come from players across the team. Whether this will be enough to win the league we'll have to wait and see. The defending seems to be stronger, but the true test will come during the season.
Consistency is the key across the WHOLE season. There have been so many false dawns before, that I will remain positive but grounded.
I think if we can add another one or two players of real quality before the window closes, this squad could really do something this season.
And what about Mourinho? What a prick. Standing there to congratulate our players as they came down, knowing full well that Wenger would ignore him. That was the whole idea behind it. Transparent and lacking class as always.
Totally classless. I have disliked a few football managers over the year but Mourinho is at the top of my most disliked. I called him Moronic.
Totally classless. I have disliked a few football managers over the year but Mourinho is at the top of my most disliked. I called him Moronic.
I agree Jose is a knob, but if Arsene's had been the bigger person and just gone over and shook his hand he would have been the better person & shut him up. Whereas today none of the talk is about us winning, it's just about the handshake situation - which is probably what Mourinho wanted.
I agree Jose is a knob, but if Arsene's had been the bigger person and just gone over and shook his hand he would have been the better person & shut him up. Whereas today none of the talk is about us winning, it's just about the handshake situation - which is probably what Mourinho wanted.
Yes, I agree, Mourinho would have been gob-smacked.
I agree Jose is a knob, but if Arsene's had been the bigger person and just gone over and shook his hand he would have been the better person & shut him up. Whereas today none of the talk is about us winning, it's just about the handshake situation - which is probably what Mourinho wanted.
Unlike Mourinho, Wenger only does things for genuine reasons - not to play up to the cameras and the press like it's all some sort of silly game.
Why should he shake his hand? Mourinho has been continuously disrespectful to Wenger for years. Even in recent press conferences it has continued. Why would you shake someone's hand if they have behaved like that?
great to get one over Mourinho and about time. Now for a league fixture double please.
Doubt we'll get anyone else in. Coquelin with Arteta as cover, and Giroud/Theo/Welbeck (not forgetting Alexis) as the striker/s. I still think we need world class reinforcements in both positions to really challenge for the PL, never mind the CL.
I'm still perplexed by £140k a week for Theo as it'll drive the wages of everyone else up, meaning not enough money for a serious bid on any new, world class players.
Unlike Mourinho, Wenger only does things for genuine reasons - not to play up to the cameras and the press like it's all some sort of silly game.
Why should he shake his hand? Mourinho has been continuously disrespectful to Wenger for years. Even in recent press conferences it has continued. Why would you shake someone's hand if they have behaved like that?
Spot on. All this nonsense about how Wenger was rude and should have shaken his hand needs to be put to bed. This was not about respect, just a desperate cry for attention. So sad that somebody has to make everything about him, and cause issues wherever he goes.
Anyways enough about him, do you guys geniunely think Benzema is good enough?
I personally would have loved Suarez, but Lewandowski would be great too, obviously both are very unlikely. I know just having Giroud and Walcott for the whole season isn't enough, but who is out there that we can get who we know will slot in very well?
I think Wenger will pull something out of the hat before the window closes.
I don't and there is no way Benzema is coming. This is it.
What encourages me most is Wenger is able to show some flexibility in tactics rather than going out all-guns blazing and getting beaten 6-0, we now are able to play a more sensible type of football depending on the opponents.
We need to do Chelsea what they always do to us. Make sure we don't lose away and then beat them at home.
I think a lot of this season will depend on injuries - both to us and our opponents.
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To be honest neither side set the world on fire, typical charity shield, but we so rarely beat Chelsea nowadays, a win must be savoured.
Loved the way the fans cheered Cech every time he touched the ball, he seemed really chuffed at the end at the reception we gave him. It felt much more secure without that clown Chesney between the posts.
Breaking ODL's duck again Maureen early will lift the team and the fact that our No1 player will return by the time we play our first 'big' game against Pool will be huge.
It will be all about the first 5/8 games. Get though those and we can start hoping. Czech's addition may well prove decisive!
Get Benzema in and who knows what this team might be capable of.
Hi Sat! Glad you had a good day.
I think if we can add another one or two players of real quality before the window closes, this squad could really do something this season.
And what about Mourinho? What a prick. Standing there to congratulate our players as they came down, knowing full well that Wenger would ignore him. That was the whole idea behind it. Transparent and lacking class as always.
No, for me that was down to poor defending and a lack of goals. I think there are still questions over whether Giroud and Walcott can score 25-30 goals this season in the premier league. Fortunately, goals will come from players across the team. Whether this will be enough to win the league we'll have to wait and see. The defending seems to be stronger, but the true test will come during the season.
Consistency is the key across the WHOLE season. There have been so many false dawns before, that I will remain positive but grounded.
Totally classless. I have disliked a few football managers over the year but Mourinho is at the top of my most disliked. I called him Moronic.
I agree Jose is a knob, but if Arsene's had been the bigger person and just gone over and shook his hand he would have been the better person & shut him up. Whereas today none of the talk is about us winning, it's just about the handshake situation - which is probably what Mourinho wanted.
Yes, I agree, Mourinho would have been gob-smacked.
Unlike Mourinho, Wenger only does things for genuine reasons - not to play up to the cameras and the press like it's all some sort of silly game.
Why should he shake his hand? Mourinho has been continuously disrespectful to Wenger for years. Even in recent press conferences it has continued. Why would you shake someone's hand if they have behaved like that?
Hi Tiron, hope you're keeping well. Back for the madness of the next season eh
Doubt we'll get anyone else in. Coquelin with Arteta as cover, and Giroud/Theo/Welbeck (not forgetting Alexis) as the striker/s. I still think we need world class reinforcements in both positions to really challenge for the PL, never mind the CL.
I'm still perplexed by £140k a week for Theo as it'll drive the wages of everyone else up, meaning not enough money for a serious bid on any new, world class players.
Spot on. All this nonsense about how Wenger was rude and should have shaken his hand needs to be put to bed. This was not about respect, just a desperate cry for attention. So sad that somebody has to make everything about him, and cause issues wherever he goes.
Anyways enough about him, do you guys geniunely think Benzema is good enough?
I personally would have loved Suarez, but Lewandowski would be great too, obviously both are very unlikely. I know just having Giroud and Walcott for the whole season isn't enough, but who is out there that we can get who we know will slot in very well?
I think Wenger will pull something out of the hat before the window closes.
I don't and there is no way Benzema is coming. This is it.
What encourages me most is Wenger is able to show some flexibility in tactics rather than going out all-guns blazing and getting beaten 6-0, we now are able to play a more sensible type of football depending on the opponents.
We need to do Chelsea what they always do to us. Make sure we don't lose away and then beat them at home.
I think a lot of this season will depend on injuries - both to us and our opponents.
Uh oh, luckily, we're OK in midfield (for now anyway). Injuries up front and or in defense and we'll struggle once again...
Akpom's gone to Hull on loan. Good move for him, I'd say.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-still-karim-benzema-hunt-6198872?ICID=FB_mirror_MF
Looks like he's trying to impress Wenger by getting injured already
Would be a great addition and with him and cech would add a good few points on last season.
I'm glad cech got such a great reaction.
Was also great that Wenger got one over Mourinho, hopefully will help the psychology of the team.
And so it begins again.