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Up the Arse! Goons Thread
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****ing Villa at ****ing Villa park. Every ****ing time
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Too good villa.
Wow. Hard to lose it like that and then assess it properly. I sensed during the replay that something mad was coming. Literally the last kick of the match though, phwoar.
Well played Villa. Very difficult patch of matches this last fortnight and these damn injuries probably stretched Arsenal just too far for now.
Well played Villa. Very difficult patch of matches this last fortnight and these damn injuries probably stretched Arsenal just too far for now.
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The defence is a concern. We need Saliba back asap. Hincapie is nowhere near good enough to lead that line.
Would have liked to see Norgaard come on to give one of the CMs a rest. They all looked cooked which probably led to the late winner.
Title race is very even again. We need to go on a run in the league to put some pressure back on City.
Would have liked to see Norgaard come on to give one of the CMs a rest. They all looked cooked which probably led to the late winner.
Title race is very even again. We need to go on a run in the league to put some pressure back on City.
If you were to name the best 5 centre halves across Europe, I’d imagine many would have Saiba and Gabriel in that group. To have one of them out is a blow. To have both of them, that’s massive.
Whilst I thought Hincapie had a good game overall (and really wish he’d booted that ball upfield at the end), and Timber is an excellent CB for Netherlands, you just can’t replace Saliba and Gabriel.
I don’t believe we concede that goal with them on the pitch. We really don’t get run through like over midfield when they’re playing.
Eze I think struggled on the left and didn’t track the runner for their first goal. The winner really was a mad scramble in the box that could’ve gone anywhere. However Villa overall played very well and arguably could have been further ahead at the break.
Schedule has been very hectic and the squad is quite stretched at the moment. It’s a game that Arsenal just didn’t seem at the levels and can understand why. Villa haven’t lost at home since Arsenal’s win there in August 2024. That’s an excellent home record. A very tough place to go and a draw would have been a very good result.
Rice, Zubimendi once again started to flag towards the end. Norgaard’s lack of minutes is a head scratcher, perhaps borne out by not having either Saliba and Gabriel there behind him (too much change in the spine perhaps?). Don’t know. But surely he plays against Brugge. Players like Rice need a breather soon. That match isn’t critical overall and we should get a result still with good rotation.
One week break until Wolves which is the priority surely. And then another week until Everton. We need players fresh and back in the fold for those matches.
Arsenal are still tremendously placed this season, however at some point these continued injuries, coming in clusters at a time, has the potential to cost you a title.
Whilst I thought Hincapie had a good game overall (and really wish he’d booted that ball upfield at the end), and Timber is an excellent CB for Netherlands, you just can’t replace Saliba and Gabriel.
I don’t believe we concede that goal with them on the pitch. We really don’t get run through like over midfield when they’re playing.
Eze I think struggled on the left and didn’t track the runner for their first goal. The winner really was a mad scramble in the box that could’ve gone anywhere. However Villa overall played very well and arguably could have been further ahead at the break.
Schedule has been very hectic and the squad is quite stretched at the moment. It’s a game that Arsenal just didn’t seem at the levels and can understand why. Villa haven’t lost at home since Arsenal’s win there in August 2024. That’s an excellent home record. A very tough place to go and a draw would have been a very good result.
Rice, Zubimendi once again started to flag towards the end. Norgaard’s lack of minutes is a head scratcher, perhaps borne out by not having either Saliba and Gabriel there behind him (too much change in the spine perhaps?). Don’t know. But surely he plays against Brugge. Players like Rice need a breather soon. That match isn’t critical overall and we should get a result still with good rotation.
One week break until Wolves which is the priority surely. And then another week until Everton. We need players fresh and back in the fold for those matches.
Arsenal are still tremendously placed this season, however at some point these continued injuries, coming in clusters at a time, has the potential to cost you a title.
That game was similar to palace in that they have fast players and play to that.
I know players stay just outside the box on defence for the outlet pass but at least one of them could have gone back to help at the end.
I know players stay just outside the box on defence for the outlet pass but at least one of them could have gone back to help at the end.
Heartbreaking way to lose. Villa Park is never an easy place to go and it's not surprising we lost.
Another tough away game out of the way where I am sure rivals will drop points too.
Another tough away game out of the way where I am sure rivals will drop points too.
Saw this comment on FB on Arseblog's post about the game and I agree with all of it.
One thing I think needs to be remembered at the moment is how many tough games we have had to play already. If I had to write down the 7 hardest games of the season in August I would have said it would be Villa, Newcastle, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man United, Man City and Spurs away. We have now played 5 of those 7 games, while managing injuries and despite having a setback yesterday we are still in a great position, particularly so when we get players back from injury. Time to kick on for the rest of December now!
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And then factor in we played Sunderland too who are flying at home and were second at the time, it's not all doom and gloom.
One thing I think needs to be remembered at the moment is how many tough games we have had to play already. If I had to write down the 7 hardest games of the season in August I would have said it would be Villa, Newcastle, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man United, Man City and Spurs away. We have now played 5 of those 7 games, while managing injuries and despite having a setback yesterday we are still in a great position, particularly so when we get players back from injury. Time to kick on for the rest of December now!
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And then factor in we played Sunderland too who are flying at home and were second at the time, it's not all doom and gloom.
No, it isn't all doom and gloom. It was a kick in the teeth the way we lost it. We worked so hard in that 2nd half to have it snatched with the last kick... seasons are full of moments like these, but if we get to Jan 4th, with villa away as our only loss, then it's job well done.
The most important week is about to arrive - the week we have off between the Wolves and Everton games. The respite for everyone will be invaluable.
With the schedule this time of year it always throws out these mad type games. Both Villa and Arsenal played Wednesday night and then 2 and 1/2 days later play again in the midday kickoff, unfair to both teams and that’s probably why it was a bit more all over the shop and end to end.
Villa are an excellent team and a point would have been a fine result. It could have gone either way. Gyokeres attacking that cross from Rice would have had a tap in. Fair play to Villa winning it in that fashion, it could have gone anywhere but the bounce of the ball favoured them this time, this shit happens. It’s not doom and gloom for sure. Arsenal are so well placed.
Only 15 matches in, to have gone away to as many places as we have with the injury toll, and still be on top (of both leagues remember, the champions league too) is an exceptional position of strength to continue from here.
Villa will visit The Emirates in a few weeks time, and judging from the way Arsenal’s players reacted in anger to conceding that goal, I’d imagine there’s going to be sense of atonement in that upcoming match.
5 day break to Brugge (and surely some rotation is needed) and then Wolves and Everton across 7 days. This is just the type of breather the team needs to launch into those matches a bit more refreshed and rejuvenated.
Villa are an excellent team and a point would have been a fine result. It could have gone either way. Gyokeres attacking that cross from Rice would have had a tap in. Fair play to Villa winning it in that fashion, it could have gone anywhere but the bounce of the ball favoured them this time, this shit happens. It’s not doom and gloom for sure. Arsenal are so well placed.
Only 15 matches in, to have gone away to as many places as we have with the injury toll, and still be on top (of both leagues remember, the champions league too) is an exceptional position of strength to continue from here.
Villa will visit The Emirates in a few weeks time, and judging from the way Arsenal’s players reacted in anger to conceding that goal, I’d imagine there’s going to be sense of atonement in that upcoming match.
5 day break to Brugge (and surely some rotation is needed) and then Wolves and Everton across 7 days. This is just the type of breather the team needs to launch into those matches a bit more refreshed and rejuvenated.
It was a jammy goal, but they did very well to keep it alive like they did. They probably should have already been in front anyway given some of the chances they had prior.
We have also lost to Liverpool.
Yep, though we only have five defenders fit so not sure what we are going to do there - White, Timber, Cala, Hincapie and MLS.
Injuries have hurt us, and I am not sure why we get so many injuries compared to other clubs. I don't know if it's a combination of bad luck, squad management or a poor medical team, but it seems more often than not we have an injury crisis.
Let Dowman have a run in the CL. Give Nwaneri some minutes. Rotate Eze, Martinelli, Trossard (is he injured), Odegaard, Zubi, Rice, Merino etc.
Players need to rest, the two fixtures against Wolves and Everton are key.
Apparently Trossard’s minutes were being managed, he was only capable of approx 30 minutes so he came on, did his thing, then needed to come off. He’s been in a rich vein of form and the left side hasn’t been the same since his injury.
With Calafiori suspended for Wolves, I think he plays at Brugge. He can slot into LCB with MLS as the LB perhaps.
White has done two 90s in 3 days, sake with Odegaard. Hoping Saliba is back for Brugge as then perhaps RB can be shared with Timber/White.
At a minimum I think Rice, Merino and Saka can sit this one out (or not start, as Arteta will usually then bring them on in the second half). Can’t run Rice into the ground like has happened with Saka, Havertz in the past.
Norgaard surely starts at Brugge. Would also play Nwaneri from the start. Martinelli and Madeueke on the flanks. And with Eze only playing 45 against Villa, he perhaps can fill the midfield. Hopefully Gyokeres can start as well.
Norgaard, Nwaneri and Eze as a midfield may not be the most dynamic combination however Arsenal have earned the right to rotate this match. 5 from 5 in the CL this season, and it’s not a must win situation.
By contrast, Wolves and then Everton are much more important at this stage.
Ah that makes sense about Trossard.
I didn't know Cala was suspended either, but yep that makes sense too. Must play the full 90 against Brugge as he can't play against Wolves.
It's so good to see White back. I'm a big fan of his. Was talking to a United mate on the weekend and he made the point that White starts at any other club, and here we are with him on the bench.
Yeah fatigue will catch up with Rice, I agree he needs a rest. Can't burn him out, he'd be a massive blow if he got injured.
I'd really like to see Dowman get a reasonable run out there. Jesus too. Need to get numbers up as much as we can with the busy festive period.
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Away to Portsmouth in the FA Cup. After the last 3 matches were against Coty, Liverpool and United, I’ll take that draw. Was fully expecting away at Villa Park haha 
New manager bounce awaits Arsenal at Brugge. They sacked their manager yesterday. Also I read Jesus was not registered in the CL squad for the group stage, so he cannot participate until the knockout stages when teams can update their squad after the January window.
New manager bounce awaits Arsenal at Brugge. They sacked their manager yesterday. Also I read Jesus was not registered in the CL squad for the group stage, so he cannot participate until the knockout stages when teams can update their squad after the January window.
