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Sir Alupp Heynrguson
Nah guys, I'm still being
Remember, we've had the easiest opening fixtures, we didn't have to face the mighty Newcastle away or the terrifying giant-killers that are FC Bacel.
Remember, we've had the easiest opening fixtures, we didn't have to face the mighty Newcastle away or the terrifying giant-killers that are FC Bacel.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
What Arsenal need to do is keep on winning and not falter against teams like Newcastle and Fulham. Just keep the train rolling. They have an unbelievable difficult run of games in second half of the season, BUT if they have done well until that, then they will definitely be favourites to win the title.
Although Wenger may need to shop a bit more in January as they lack depth in some departments like the striker position. It must be depressing to see Bendter being the 2nd choice striker.....
Although Wenger may need to shop a bit more in January as they lack depth in some departments like the striker position. It must be depressing to see Bendter being the 2nd choice striker.....
Ketoth
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We need to wrap up Giroud in cotton wool, he is so important for us and we have no one to replace him. Even if he doesn't score the most goals, everything runs off him. Man handles most defences in the air, holds up the ball and his one touch passing, flicks and link-up is sublime. Our injury list is huge as it is and yet we are top of the league, but Giroud is the one player we cannot afford to get injured because we have no replacements.
I didn't really rate Giroud last season but he's improved a lot this season. A lot.
You could see how they defended a bit deep at times this game, and all it required for a counter attack was a quick long pass towards Giroud, and he'd hold the ball up for a few seconds and then lay it off to a supporting player. He does this all the time and it really is vital to them.
However, when Arsenal are bad, Giroud won't do any good at all. Which is a shame and in a way it's a sign of weaknes . Should Wenger get a similiar type of striker or someone who doesen't need constant service to be a threat? It's basically, should Wenger go for the Benteke/Llorente type or the Suarez type of striker?
Either way, he NEEDS another striker. That's one thing you can't argue against.
You could see how they defended a bit deep at times this game, and all it required for a counter attack was a quick long pass towards Giroud, and he'd hold the ball up for a few seconds and then lay it off to a supporting player. He does this all the time and it really is vital to them.
However, when Arsenal are bad, Giroud won't do any good at all. Which is a shame and in a way it's a sign of weaknes . Should Wenger get a similiar type of striker or someone who doesen't need constant service to be a threat? It's basically, should Wenger go for the Benteke/Llorente type or the Suarez type of striker?
Either way, he NEEDS another striker. That's one thing you can't argue against.
Aryagorn
Improvin' Perfection!!
Cazorla playing in wings more like Iniesta, Ozil just behind the holding CF that is Giroud with Walcott the roadrunner on the other flank would wreak havoc against most
He's not really a winger though. He spends more time in the central areas as opposed to the wide areas. It would be a crime to play him as a true winger.
He really was Arsenal's best attacking player last season. I suppose the only thing lacking for him to be called world class was good performances against top teams but so far he's been absolutely brilliant against teams like Dortmund, Chelsea and Liverpool.
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As for the game against Dortmund that's coming up; If they just let Dortmund have most of the possession, then they could probably get a draw or maybe even a win. Wouldn't surprise me if they did get away with a point.
He really was Arsenal's best attacking player last season. I suppose the only thing lacking for him to be called world class was good performances against top teams but so far he's been absolutely brilliant against teams like Dortmund, Chelsea and Liverpool.
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As for the game against Dortmund that's coming up; If they just let Dortmund have most of the possession, then they could probably get a draw or maybe even a win. Wouldn't surprise me if they did get away with a point.
Ketoth
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Cazorla scored at old trafford last season, but we lost the game 2-1. I remember him dominating Man City at the Etihad too. He is a big game player.
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As for Dortmund, will be a big game, no doubt the atmosphere will work against us, though to be fair, it did at the emirates too, can't imagine what it would be like over there. We need to play without fear, be more responsible than we were in the last game and we could nick something, but Dortmund are the favourites.
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As for Dortmund, will be a big game, no doubt the atmosphere will work against us, though to be fair, it did at the emirates too, can't imagine what it would be like over there. We need to play without fear, be more responsible than we were in the last game and we could nick something, but Dortmund are the favourites.
CatalinR10
Senior Member
Damn , Arsenal is great this season
Superfly
Banned
Well it's not like it's anything new, Wenger's always loved a playmaker who moves central on the LW (Pires, Rosicky, Nasri, Arshavin etc). I personally really like him there.
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