Arsenal FC 2023-24: Passion, Energy, Clarity

[Dutch 4465]

A bit surprised to see Raya over Ramsdale, and Havertz.... well he did save his best performances in a Chelsea shirt for the Champions League, so hopefully he'll do the same for us.  But still...

Lets. Fucking. Go.

[The Maestro 750]

I’d hate to lose Ramsdale by trying to have two #1 keepers.   Hopefully he takes this as a challenge & elevates his game.   He was a beast last year, he’ll get through this early season slump. 

[The Maestro 750]

Saka-boom!   Great start

[Dutch 4465]

STARBOY!!!!

Edited September 20, 2023 by Dutch

[The Maestro 750]

Trossard.   Los dos!!!

[Dutch 4465]

We are not dicking around tonight, and I like it.  Get a third and kill this one off.

[Ted Lange 16085]

This is the best Arsenal have looked all year.   Way less passing it around aimlessly and possession way more attacking and being dangerous 

[Dutch 4465]

[The Maestro 750]

Jesus for the 3rd, great shot.  

[Ted Lange 16085]

Time to get Kai a goal, if it’s actually possible.  

[Dutch 4465]

16 minutes ago, Ted Lange said:

This is the best Arsenal have looked all year.   Way less passing it around aimlessly and possession way more attacking and being dangerous 

It's helping that PSV are actually playing football, rather than a low block with all 10 outfield players in the box.  Their willingness to play is allowing us to do the same.

2 minutes ago, Ted Lange said:

Time to get Kai a goal, if it’s actually possible.  

Indeed. The way we, and they, are playing, he should get a good chance.

[The Maestro 750]

The two assists from Saka & Trossard were so heads up.  Especially with Martinelli injured a Trossard should be starting every game.  

[Dutch 4465]

Smith Rowe sighting!!!!

[Dutch 4465]

[The Maestro 750]

6 minutes ago, Dutch said:

Smith Rowe sighting!!!!

I’ve really been wanting to see him back in top form with playing time

[Ted Lange 16085]

That performance was near flawless.   Onto the NLD, a big one considering how well the spuds have started.

[Dutch 4465]

 

[Dutch 4465]

Ode took out ads in the Islington and his hometown newspapers. Very cool:

Norwegian text translation:

“As a child, you have dreams. Dreams most will think are impossible. When dreams begin to be reality, you realise that you must leave your comfort zone. It was here [Drammen] where I took my first step. Drammen will always be my home, but right now I belong to Islington.”

Islington Tribune text:

“This is where I face the world with my family of millions behind me. Every time I lead our team out onto the pitch you remind me how much it means. How it feels to have 60,000 people singing your name when the ball hits the net and the whole of Islington comes alive. Every single voice lets me know, I've found a place that feels like home.”

 

[Dutch 4465]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2023/sep/23/saka-plays-on-and-on-but-how-long-can-arsenals-fulcrum-keep-coming

Arteta needs to figure out  a a way to get Saka some rest. Starboy can’t keep playing every minute, especially when he gets zero protection from the refs. 

[Ted Lange 16085]

Agree.  His workload is ridiculous 

[Ted Lange 16085]

Welp, Trossard is out with an injury, so onto the 3rd string LW Eddie.   

[Ted Lange 16085]

Also. Raya over Ramsdale again.  

[Buzzrock 14920]

COYG! FOYS!

[Buzzrock 14920]

Is Trossard hurt?

[Buzzrock 14920]

Nm

[The Maestro 750]

Hell yes!!!   COYG

[Ted Lange 16085]

COYG!   

[Buzzrock 14920]

Thanks for the deflection Romero

[Buzzrock 14920]

Jesus Jesus

[Buzzrock 14920]

What a save. Wow.

[Buzzrock 14920]

Son has always been so dangerous. Maybe Harry can recruit him away.

Should be 2-1. Let’s go get it! COYG!

[Surly Bevo 24908]

Not sure what is tough about this one.

[Surly Bevo 24908]

Down the pipe

[The Maestro 750]

Starboy 🌟

[Buzzrock 14920]

Shambolic

[Ted Lange 16085]

Arsenal 4th string showing why they are 4th string.  Fuck 

[Surly Bevo 24908]

That’s a ligament

[Dutch 4465]

Jorg is getting worked. Rice must be hurt; I can see no other reason why Arteta would hook him in this sort of match for Jorg. 

[Ted Lange 16085]

I know we are missing folks, but Arsenals attack has been absolute crap today. 

[Dutch 4465]

1 hour ago, Buzzrock said:

Jesus Jesus

He brings a lot to our side. A lot. But clinical finishing isn’t one of those things. That miss is looming right now. 

We need to wake up. 

[Surly Bevo 24908]

We are kind of starting to look like a side that played a midweek game while the opponent didn't

[Buzzrock 14920]

Jorg is getting worked. Rice must be hurt; I can see no other reason why Arteta would hook him in this sort of match for Jorg. 

Announcers said calf injury for Rice

Our passing has not been Arsenal level

[Ted Lange 16085]

How I miss Partey.  Spuds with almost 60% possession today.  

[Surly Bevo 24908]

Fuck me Saka is hurt

[Dutch 4465]

7 minutes ago, Surly Bevo said:

We are kind of starting to look like a side that played a midweek game while the opponent didn't

Yup. Also doesn’t help we’re down Martinelli, Trossard, Rice, and Partey. That’s four very influential players. 

[Dutch 4465]

I’d have thrown ESR on; we need the win. 

Well… that he’s on for Saka doesn’t bode well.

FML if he’s hurt. 

[Ted Lange 16085]

Romero 2 - Spurs 2

Arsenal looked super Meh.  

[Dutch 4465]

More two points lost than a point won. 

We were far below level, even though s*it have improved, and more performances like this one and we won’t have to worry about a title race. 

[Ted Lange 16085]

Nobody is gonna beat Man City this year, unless half their starters miss 3 months.  This season is all about finishing top 4 and having a champions league run.  

[Buzzrock 14920]

Two matches in the next six days and a very uncertain injury situation.