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Jack possibly out for three months with a break in his leg.
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#752 |
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It seems Jack will be one of those players who doesn't live up to his potential. His glass ankles always hold him back.
Always seems to be fit around international matches though! |
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#753 |
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What worries me is that even when he is supposedly fit he always looks in pain every time he goes down. So many injuries for someone so young.
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#754 |
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What a shame
![]() Wonder if this will force AW's hand in the market for a DM? |
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#755 |
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What a shame
![]() Wonder if this will force AW's hand in the market for a DM? |
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#756 |
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unfortunately I think it'll take an injury to Coquelin to make Wenger even think about signing another DM. Everyone but him seems to see the need, and know that Arteta or (even worse) Flamini aren't good enough.
Don't know why we keep expecting a 66 year old stubborn man to change! |
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#757 |
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A DM really is not a priority. We won't play top class opposition every week and Arteta will have to do. Most clubs if their DM was out don't have a perfect back-up. What would Chelsea do without Matic?
The defence improved last season although still a bit too many were shipped last season. What is an absolute priority is goals and unlocking defensive teams. Reports are that Benzema has told Real Madrid he wants to leave and we are due to sign him imminently. I've heard similar rumours throughout the year and I am not holding my breath, but we have desperately lacking a top class striker since van Persie left and I think Benzema might be the answer. |
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A DM really is not a priority. We won't play top class opposition every week and Arteta will have to do. Most clubs if their DM was out don't have a perfect back-up. What would Chelsea do without Matic?
The defence improved last season although still a bit too many were shipped last season. What is an absolute priority is goals and unlocking defensive teams. Reports are that Benzema has told Real Madrid he wants to leave and we are due to sign him imminently. I've heard similar rumours throughout the year and I am not holding my breath, but we have desperately lacking a top class striker since van Persie left and I think Benzema might be the answer. |
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It's been reported that Benzema has an injured thigh and will be out for a month.
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Can't say I'm that fussed about Benzema tbh. He didn't impress me during the world cup and if he's that good why would RM let him leave? £45M is way too much. That's what I have been reading, price wise. Is he really any better than Giroud?
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Can't say I'm that fussed about Benzema tbh. He didn't impress me during the world cup and if he's that good why would RM let him leave? £45M is way too much. That's what I have been reading, price wise. Is he really any better than Giroud?
Benzema Played: 5 Goals: 3 Assists: 3 Giroud Played: 5 Goals: 1 Assists: 1 Last season - 22 goals and 11 assists - only behind Messi and Ronaldo for overall goal contribution in La Liga. I'd happily support Wenger paying £45 million for Benzema (an obscene amount of money, but in the context of top level football - justifiable). Still think it's unlikely though. |
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I'd happily support Wenger paying £45 million for Benzema (an obscene amount of money, but in the context of top level football - justifiable).
Still think it's unlikely though. |
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Benzema, Sanchez and Cech - the rest of the squad can take it easy and relax
Benzema would be an amazing buy, and excuse me, if Sterling (a man who only scored 7 goals) cost £49mio then £45mio for Benzema is an absolute steal! I doubt he will leave Real though
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Get Benzema in and weaken man United at the same time - as Madrid use the money to take De Gea.
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15 (from 29 played) goals out of 118 in total by Real Madrid in La Liga last season. Most of those goals were when they were winning 2-0/3-0 etc. Not convinced at all. More cannon fodder teams than in the PL too.
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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.
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Hi Tiron, hope you're keeping well. Back for the madness of the next season eh
![]() ![]() I didn't renew my red membership this year, so mainly only the blasted BT Sports for me and whatever Sky shows. May still go to one or two games though through my sons' membership. |
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Not going to get ahead of myself as it's still only rumours so far but signing Benzema would strengthen our spine immensely and should make us a big favourite to win the PL and go far in the CL. Without him I don't think we have enough goals in the side to challenge as Theo is still unproven along with his injury record and Giroud usually disappoints when it matters the most.
Feeling optimistic going into the new season! |
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Arsenal are one top striker (Benzema) and a DM away from being unstoppable in the PL, but unfortunately, Wenger is unlike to buy them, so the title race is too close to call at this stage.
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No idea who this Twitter guy is, but he keeps retweeting stuff about Benzema (we're in advanced talks apparently):
https://twitter.com/emagiulianelli If Sterling cost £49m then Benzema justifies cost of £45m |
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Going for a comfortable 3-0 win for is today. Will be interesting to see who starts up front today.
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1-0...think it will be a tight game and a frustrating one too!
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Going for a comfortable 3-0 win for is today. Will be interesting to see who starts up front today.
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#773 |
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Well hopefully the early kick off won't present the same problems as last season. We should win reasonably comfortably but you never know.
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Well hopefully the early kick off won't present the same problems as last season. We should win reasonably comfortably but you never know.
Let's hope that doesn't jinx us now
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#775 |
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Hey Labbie, hope you are well. I agree with you by the way.
Hi Sat! Yes, it's back. The utter madness and up and down emotions. It sure looks like it's going to be a cracking one this season. Who knows, maybe, just maybe we'll really have a good go at the title this year. But as we all know and have said, we still need one or two more additions. I'd like to believe plans are underway behind the scene and we'll soon be pleasantly surprised. Or am setting myself up for disappointment again? ![]() I didn't renew my red membership this year, so mainly only the blasted BT Sports for me and whatever Sky shows. May still go to one or two games though through my sons' membership.
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Benzema would be an amazing buy, and excuse me, if Sterling (a man who only scored 7 goals) cost £49mio then £45mio for Benzema is an absolute steal! I doubt he will leave Real though

