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Old 21-11-2015, 20:47
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Thank you Klopp and Liverpool! Defeat like that for City will put them in the spotlight.

Title is up for grabs.
It certainly is, but there's no way we're winning it with this manager.
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Old 21-11-2015, 21:15
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Why do these injuries keep on happening? Why do the players always look jaded in November? Why didn't Wenger sign a suitable backup to Coq??
Because no matter how many times it happens he never, ever, EVER learns from his mistakes. His arrogance has cost us so many times before; this season will be no different. Another excellent opportunity will be lost because he is too old and stubborn to consider doing things differently.

Honestly though, is anyone surprised?
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Old 21-11-2015, 21:30
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I'm not - it's just meh for me now. Same old, same old, same old every year - roll on next season when it'll be the same again under Wenger.
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Old 21-11-2015, 22:06
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Wenger needs to spend in Jan or we're f*cked (he won't). Arteta needs replacing and probably Flamini.
I think all of our team seem to go through patches of scoring, now it's Giroud's turn since poor Alexis looks burnt out.
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Old 21-11-2015, 22:24
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Alexis bless him looks dog tired.

How many times have we said Wenger needs to sign a striker or DM, but he hasn't. If he's not going to do it in the summer, what chance will he do so come January?

He will tell the press something along the lines of 'Ramsey, Wilshere and the Ox are on the mend, my squad is very big, I don't need to sign players', rinse and repeat.

The best first XI cannot be trusted to last a whole season, too brittle.
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Old 22-11-2015, 09:04
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Odd, in that I don't feel as bad about it as I should. Probably because I've been waiting for it to happen. Can't be another team around so predictable in terms of injuries and performances.
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Old 22-11-2015, 11:09
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Had no idea of the result as had to go out just before kick off and didn't get back til very late. Didn't know any results for that matter. Yeah really annoying, especially as such soft goals. The good thing is it's a very open field. Man Utd are boring teams into submission and they are quietly picking up points. Even Liverpool can't be ruled out with their new lease of life. We can't afford to drop more silly points though. Fine margins and all that. Hopefully this is just a blip and we can get a head of steam going into the Christmas fixtures.
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Old 22-11-2015, 11:14
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If you lost 2-1 to a side who had 1 shot on target the whole match and you hit the post, missed a penalty and take the Campbell miss into account, think you're entitled to use the word 'unlucky'
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Old 22-11-2015, 13:13
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If you lost 2-1 to a side who had 1 shot on target the whole match and you hit the post, missed a penalty and take the Campbell miss into account, think you're entitled to use the word 'unlucky'
What's luck got to do with it? This result is typical Wenger's Arsenal.
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Old 22-11-2015, 13:29
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What's luck got to do with it? This result is typical Wenger's Arsenal.
My feelings really. Yeah we did have bad luck but that just seems normal for us.
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Old 22-11-2015, 14:45
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You make your own luck, this team didn't. West Brom might have created one shot on target, but they kept going. Arsenal on the other hand were trying to force the ball in with minimal effort.

The mollycoddle, 'blame everyone but ourselves' culture is still rife at Arsenal. The sad thing is Wenger dismisses the result as unfortunate, yet will do nothing to prevent it from happening again.

If Coq is indeed out for three months, heads must roll. How naive is it on the club's part to depend on a strong XI from August to May? Not built to last a season, never mind two months. Barcelona lose Messi and can rely on Suarez and Neymar. Arsenal lose Walcott and rely on Giroud, says it all.

It's almost embarrassing that the club captain just sits on the bench, while the deputy always stands in during matchdays.

The only solace is the title is up for grabs this season. But even if Arsenal do the unthinkable this season, you know Wenger will rest on his laurels and not build a squad to dominate English football. Always let you down.
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Old 22-11-2015, 18:48
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looks like Coquelin's out for a long while. I'd have a modicum of sympathy for Wenger if this didn't happen to key players every single year.
I never thought I'd say this, but I hardly even registered the result yesterday. It's all so wearily familiar, I've lost interest.
Saw Liverpool under Klopp and thought what if. So much fresh energy and enthusiasm.
Oh well, save myself a small fortune in ticket payments this season.
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Old 22-11-2015, 19:06
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Think that's the problem. We've seen the same thing so often it no longer registers. Just something we expect to happen. We always miss our chance to make a statement and we constantly pick up long term injuries. It's just what we do, every single season.
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Old 22-11-2015, 19:12
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Alexis bless him looks dog tired.

How many times have we said Wenger needs to sign a striker or DM, but he hasn't. If he's not going to do it in the summer, what chance will he do so come January?

He will tell the press something along the lines of 'Ramsey, Wilshere and the Ox are on the mend, my squad is very big, I don't need to sign players', rinse and repeat.

The best first XI cannot be trusted to last a whole season, too brittle.
Wenger has to bring in players in Jan, there is no excuses not too. Its not even a case of spending money we can loan players as well.

Imo If Aw wants to win the league then he has to bring players in, if not we will know he really does care for top 4.

Its got to the point where its not about spending but new manager and direction needed. Ig we do bottle this chance we have because Aw was to stubborn in the Jan window, than omo Sanchez will want out in summer
He is shot to peices and needs help
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Old 22-11-2015, 20:42
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Sanchez is paying the price for not having a proper summer break as Le Numpty ridiculously put him straight back in the side for the first game of the season.
The Coquelin injury was always going to happen with our luck but highlights Wenger's squad negligence yet again.

Meanwhile over in the Spurs thread they're all getting a little giddy after a few good results, but I do really like their manager and what he is doing there.
Unlike Le Doughnut he actually looks like he works from a plan.
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Old 22-11-2015, 20:53
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Sanchez is paying the price for not having a proper summer break as Le Numpty ridiculously put him straight back in the side for the first game of the season.
The Coquelin injury was always going to happen with our luck but highlights Wenger's squad negligence yet again.

Meanwhile over in the Spurs thread they're all getting a little giddy after a few good results, but I do really like their manager and what he is doing there.
Unlike Le Doughnut he actually looks like he works from a plan.
Meh let the Spuds get carried away. I agree they look good but the season is long and hard. funny thing is they may have a decent manager, we all know he'll ne sacked before Le Pratt. Lol.
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Old 22-11-2015, 21:09
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Ain't that the truth.
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Old 23-11-2015, 01:12
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Meh let the Spuds get carried away. I agree they look good but the season is long and hard. funny thing is they may have a decent manager, we all know he'll ne sacked before Le Pratt. Lol.
There still behind us in the league....every season it's the same thing with them...they get to within a couple of points of us and have a party in there pants...we all know they'll end up disappointed come May...or at least I hope so...it's one of the few joys left of being an Arsenal fan
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Old 23-11-2015, 11:27
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I think Liverpool as well as Spurs are a big threat of overtaking Arsenal this season.
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Old 23-11-2015, 11:37
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Spurs are favourites to take fourth spot however Liverpool are on form and can see them getting it.

Man Utd - as average they have been this season are still picking up wins.

We really need to get our act together defensively and get some of our injured players back. Why isn't Flamini starting ahead of Arteta? With all his injury problems he shouldn't be the club captain imo.

I wouldn't mind seeing Ramsey in the DM role but would have preferred Wilshere ahead of him in that position if he was close to fitness.
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Old 23-11-2015, 12:07
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Spurs are favourites to take fourth spot however Liverpool are on form and can see them getting it.

Man Utd - as average they have been this season are still picking up wins.

We really need to get our act together defensively and get some of our injured players back. Why isn't Flamini starting ahead of Arteta? With all his injury problems he shouldn't be the club captain imo.

I wouldn't mind seeing Ramsey in the DM role but would have preferred Wilshere ahead of him in that position if he was close to fitness.
Pool's had a strange few weeks, but I can see them picking up steam now. Spuds too are playing well and getting wins. It will probably be decided when Spuds play at Anfield.

We need to start winning games again and can't afford to lose against the likes of Norwich, Sunderland and Villa. In reality, we may well do with all three teams fighting for points as well.

Arteta shouldn't be anywhere near the pitch, imo, at a guess, the only reason he's ahead of Flamini (who isn't much better) is because he's captain. Just give it to Merts and/or Kos, who are at least on the pitch every game.

It pains me to see Schneiderlin play well(ish) at ManU, as he'd have been the ideal addition to the squad and well within our budget. With any luck, ODL sees sense and gets the bodies in in Jan. Carvalho is still at Sporting and seemingly playing again and we're now perma-linked with Nolito, who has scored 1 in 3 over the last few seasons. Both would be worth a punt, I feel.

The injuries are ridiculous now, looking at the Fantasy Footy Arsenal Midfield, there are more unavailable players than there are you can pick (which also includes Iwobu and Adalaide?!?!). Clearly something's still not working and we should really have had a bigger squad by now to cope with the inevitable crisis. Hugely frustrating to see us one win from Top of the League and still having lost sooo many unnecessary points. We really should have been well clear by now, but as long as Top 4 isn't in jeopardy, nothing will change.
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Old 23-11-2015, 13:27
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Coquelin out for two months with knee ligament damage.. Lucky he's not out for the season.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34902280
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Old 23-11-2015, 14:24
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Wasn't it around this time last year Chambers ended up in midfield away at Stoke and they won?? Ok I get that injuries happen but this is getting ridiculous now...why he didn't invest in adequate defensive midfield cover in the summer is beyond me...
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Old 23-11-2015, 14:46
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The Coquelin injury is really gonna harm us I think, he's been so solid since he came back and we haven't got anyone else like him. Gonna need a bit of luck till he's back from injury to stay in touching distance in my opinion.
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Old 23-11-2015, 14:57
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The Coquelin injury is really gonna harm us I think, he's been so solid since he came back and we haven't got anyone else like him. Gonna need a bit of luck till he's back from injury to stay in touching distance in my opinion.
We've already had our fair share of luck with City drawing at Villa and their hammering by Pool. We didn't take advantage of that, which is the problem.

January can't come quick enough but unless the 4th place trophy's not in any real danger, I can't see ODL dip into the kitty.
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