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I’ve noticed a bit of that from Arsenal supporters towards Aston Villa lately. It’s like they have only this season discovered that they don’t like Aston Villa lol.

Very odd. It seems like a fair chunk were pissed off that Villa dared be mentioned as a very low odds contender. People always enjoy underdogs in the mix; it's not a vendetta against Arsenal.

The Arsenal ire should still be directed at their most likely obstacle, Pep's galacticos - even a more faulty, less relentless version than his very best City teams.
It's because they've been a bogey team for us, they've had a habit of taking vital points off us late in the season.

That as well as Emery being their manager and Martinez turning into an arrogant knobhead since he left us.

I don't have any disdain for them personally but I see why others do.
 
It's because they've been a bogey team for us, they've had a habit of taking vital points off us late in the season.

That as well as Emery being their manager and Martinez turning into an arrogant knobhead since he left us.

I don't have any disdain for them personally but I see why others do.

Turning into? :D
 

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United are as tragic as ever.
I was going to post something similar, but we'll probably drop points to Wolves too given how we're travelling.

I wouldn't be surprised if Maresca gets moved on within the next couple of months.
 
I read Caicedo is once again suspended for the next match with another yellow card this morning. Apparently that’s 8 yellows and 1 card in his last 12 matches in all competitions, wow.

Before his moment of semi aggressive violence against Arsenal last month, Chelsea could have closed to 3 points at the top of the league. Surprised to see it’s now 15. Some comical defending this morning. Possible handball to Gusto as well that wasn’t paid.

That’s a poor result for United at home. Wolves have actually been decent in the handful of matches I’ve seen them however don’t have the points or results to show for it.

Everton and Newcastle with some important wins on the road. Such a chaotic time of the season with matches every 3 days, hard to read too much into December form given the nature of it. Whatever way you can win is the priority, very pleased with the Arsenal performance this morning with the goals finally to show for it.
 
I read Caicedo is once again suspended for the next match with another yellow card this morning. Apparently that’s 8 yellows and 1 card in his last 12 matches in all competitions, wow.

Before his moment of semi aggressive violence against Arsenal last month, Chelsea could have closed to 3 points at the top of the league. Surprised to see it’s now 15. Some comical defending this morning. Possible handball to Gusto as well that wasn’t paid.

That’s a poor result for United at home. Wolves have actually been decent in the handful of matches I’ve seen them however don’t have the points or results to show for it.

Everton and Newcastle with some important wins on the road. Such a chaotic time of the season with matches every 3 days, hard to read too much into December form given the nature of it. Whatever way you can win is the priority, very pleased with the Arsenal performance this morning with the goals finally to show for it.

Recently they’ve lost to a 94th minute own goal to Arsenal and Liverpool’s 2 goals in 2 minutes over the last couple of weeks. So they’ve definitely been better of late, but still a shit result for us this morning.
 
Which is unlike Villa this season, with their last ditch defensive efforts being strong. But it looks like it's caught up to them tonight. You can't win a title with your opposition having the better chances most games.

I think the Martinez error for the first goal led to the others. Villa had to change tactics to be more positive and Arsenal picked them off. From a neutral point of view I really enjoyed the first half. Great skills from both sets of players and an interesting contrast in tactics.

Another fine margin was Merino not getting a 2nd yellow for dragging Rogers down. It was 2-0 at the time but it would have changed the game.
 
Mountain out of a molehill stuff imo.

Arteta probably should have shook hands with Emery first instead of celebrating with his staff but who can blame him.

And Emery probably should have waited for Arteta instead of walking off, but who can blame him.

Not a major deal for me either, it’s just odd how he chose to make it a thing. By not hanging around a few seconds which is the typical amount of time every match, and say it’s because it’s cold outside after being there for 90+ minutes, a strange subplot thing that he himself has drawn attention to.

Merino absolutely dodge a bullet. Villa have every right to be upset.

Agreed, fortunate with that one. I don’t believe var can intervene for those types of things which has always been a quirky and odd thing that’s not in their remit.
 

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Mountain out of a molehill stuff imo.

Arteta probably should have shook hands with Emery first instead of celebrating with his staff but who can blame him.

And Emery probably should have waited for Arteta instead of walking off, but who can blame him.
I don’t like this. It’s poor sportsmanship to shake hands with your own staff before you do with the opposing manager.
I’ve noticed that most managers are doing it this season and it’s poor form.
 
Occasional reminder that Kobbie Mainoo was in the England squad after about 20 games for Man Utd, whilst this guy has never made a national squad.

Will Tuchel, the same manager that thinks Pickford isn’t clearly the best English keeper out there (like anyone with half a brain knows), keep following the Sky media line or will he pick the best players available with the World Cup coming up in 6 months?

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Bit over the top isn’t it? Enjoy the win but no need for that
Sorry for enjoying a statement win after we had been struggling recently, playing a team that had won 10 on the bounce and beating them convincingly, with close to the best we have played all season.

I'll be sure to run future celebratory posts past you prior to posting in the future.
 
Also, if Arteta did what Emery did pretty sure the internet would have to shut down.

Arteta seems to occupy a lot of space in people’s minds, this forum would possibly be foaming at the mouth if the roles were reversed haha :D



Also I was sent this Martinez clip, such bizarre viewing. Perhaps he was practising his delayed goal kicking routines (which to be fair he then amazingly adjusted after being 3-0 down).

 

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Sorry for enjoying a statement win after we had been struggling recently, playing a team that had won 10 on the bounce and beating them convincingly, with close to the best we have played all season.

I'll be sure to run future celebratory posts past you prior to posting in the future.
Well celebrate your team… not smash another team with childish comments
 
Well celebrate your team… not smash another team with childish comments
As others explained the personal (and somewhat toxic) animosity towards Villa has been brewing in a subsection of the Arsenal supporter base for various reasons. I don't think Villa supporters are aware of the rivalry but as neutrals we should respect it.
 
As others explained the personal (and somewhat toxic) animosity towards Villa has been brewing in a subsection of the Arsenal supporter base for various reasons. I don't think Villa supporters are aware of the rivalry but as neutrals we should respect it.
Why?
 
It feels nice. I respect your right to disagree in the strongest of terms.
It feels nice to respect a small section of arsenal fans having a disrespectful, one way rivalry with a club who don't even have any/many fans on here?
 
It feels nice to respect a small section of arsenal fans having a disrespectful, one way rivalry with a club who don't even have any/many fans on here?
I questioned it, they explained their reasons, it isn't going to continue bothering me. You're welcome to be as furious as you like about it. I'd prefer not to keep speaking about it though if that's okay with you.
 

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