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01 Sep 2026 08:14:47
Morning all :)
I am with SY on this. I'm afraid we have had a very average window.
And no one can argue we have become weaker offensively.
We have sold Martinelli and Trossard and replaced two players with one.
Tzolis, although looks a lively player, is unproven in the PL. Yes, he had a good game against Coventry but it's Coventry.
We freed up so much cash yesterday and got 3 players off the books and it seems without plan D.
Jegooner, you have replied to SY saying who else is there. Correct, small pickings I agree, so if that's the case then why sell Martinelli, makes zero sense.
We did just win the league. Yeah! Bravo! Well done us but we need a stronger offensive set up than we have now if we are going to retain it.
We move on from last year that's finished with. Yes, we have just picked up 3 points at Villa, a place where we got nothing last season, but no one can disagree, they are so much weaker than last season. But as we say, a win is a win so 6 points is a good start.
The test comes this weekend with a home fixture v Chelsea, who will challenge for the league I am sure.
Bemused about Big Vic, that all seems odd, unless Je is right and he is part of a deal. We will see.
Defensively we are strong. Midfield we are strong. It's going forward I want more.
Have a good one.
1.) 01 Sep 2026 14:42:04
Small pickings now but plenty LWs have been traded this summer. We've been slow & cheap.
{Ed025's Note - i thought you may have gazzumped Liverpool for Barcola SY..
2.) 01 Sep 2026 16:15:22
The Barcola scenario is an odd one. He is evidently a class player, left-sided, exactly what we need, yet no interest. After Vini J was a non starter, he was the pick of available left-sided players. Now we have Tzolis and, barring any late activity, that's it. While two games is not a measure, he is not exactly an upgrade on either Martinelli or Trossard.
We ended last season needing a world class winger and striker, and we bought a defender, a midfielder, a goalie and a prospect. I think we have seriously miscalculated this window. I will be happy to be wrong by 11pm, however.
{Ed025's Note - you are not wrong mate..
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20 Sep 2026 13:05:16
Just another thing on yesterday, thought it was odd Skelly didn't start, especially as he has started the season so well.
20 Sep 2026 13:00:19
SY, yep you are correct, I think the 1 shot was down to the fact no one and I mean no one would have got more that a 4/10.
You are correct with regards the attack, I said at the start of the season we look toothless BUT Brighton are no mugs and still seething after last season.
We were most definitely too casual.
Rest assured we will come back with a different mindset.
20 Sep 2026 09:37:52
All things considered we have started the season very well and we have more points on the board than at the same time last season.
I'd rather get thrashed 3-0 after 5 games than with 5 games to go.
For once the International break is at the right time.
For me it brings us back down to earth with a bang and we can reset.
Disappointing thing is how shocking the defending was, something we pride ourselves on, to have all XI players switching off for 90 is rare.
Also let's be fair, 4 away games on the bounce is tough going.
Onwards and upwards.
1.) 20 Sep 2026 10:17:44
Agree Banbury, we were going to have such results sometime in the season and good to have them at the beginning while we have time to recover.
You have a good point about the four away games on the trot, however, we were really below our set levels and gave them too much space.
Brighton have started well this season and have got the physical intensity to trouble many teams so the result is definitely not alarming but we have to return stronger after the break.
2.) 20 Sep 2026 10:27:03
Sorry but 1 shot on target is pathetic
Our options are not good enough - none of last years signings good enough to start. Our attack is one dimensional and lacks bite. Where's Ode in games like that. Where's our option to pull Saka off or put a decent left winger on? Where's our different striker or proper striker option.
Only shot on target was Kai actually hitting the keeper on a one on one - he's not a striker & Vic ain't good enough
Brighton spanked Coventry more, Brentford same with Chelsea, lucky at Sunderland. Let's not get carried away here the other way either.
As champs - that was pathetic and we need far better options from Brian.
3.) 20 Sep 2026 10:48:26
Excellent post Banbury mate ?.
4.) 20 Sep 2026 12:30:21
SY4, you are right, but there is little that can be done about that until January; even then, options are likely to be thin on the ground. Perhaps the most striking thing to me was how Brighton's ambition and willingness to attack were ignored; we made no tactical changes at all in response. That lack of reflexivity is a wider concern for me, as we look distinctly uncomfortable when teams open up on us. It's almost as if we consider it a liberty when other teams want to play rather than sit back.
Let's hope it was an aberration, as others suggest.
COYG.
02 Sep 2026 18:03:05
John - I take your point but as paying fans we have every right to dissect the transfer window, I get reviewed at work so why shouldn't we review the latest window?
Sussex, not sure I agree, you can't just look at the PL and say it's 38 games, we have European football starting next week and we have a tough set of fixtures, my dismay with the window is purely because I expected to go to the next level and take the CL by the scruff of the neck, without threatening forward line that might be a struggle.
Ok that's my last word on the window. You will all be pleased to hear.
Chelsea this weekend, surely he has to give Vic a run out, what has gone on there?
1.) 02 Sep 2026 19:08:17
Hi Banbury, mate, I don't question fans' right to dissect the transfer window, but I do question the benefit of doing so now the window is closed.
In my opinion, our reliving of what should have happened, but didn't, in the window will only promote negativity at a time when we should all be feeling extremely positive about this wonderful period in our club's history.
We have waited an awful long time to get back among the game's elite teams, and it would be such a shame if we wasted it complaining about what isn't quite perfect, rather than allowing ourselves to really enjoy what is, really, really good right now.
2.) 02 Sep 2026 22:56:33
I prefer the more powerful lyrics.
"I bully myself 'cause I make me do what I put my mind to."
Or
"You done it for a year, but that ain't impressive / I give a f*** about success if it ain't successive."
I don't do very well at the things you do. I win, I celebrate for a minute and then try to figure out how I'm gonna best that next time.
It serves me very well. Adds stress, impacts sleep, probably, but gets my family things that sets them up. That's how I'm wired, & I need people, (good people) , like you to remind me to celebrate that moment, because not everyone is wired that way & they need / want to celebrate. I enjoy the celebrating, but love the win & the next win.
Thank you sir.
02 Sep 2026 14:58:18
So now the window has closed for 4 months, we have what we have.
Again as I have said the main concern is in the attacking 1/3, we have lost Jesus, Trossard and Martinelli who between them contributed 25 goals. Just where are we getting those from?
Vic had a decent season scoring 22.
He will do well to get to 30 and that still leaves us well short.
I fear for us in the attacking sense but not in the defence or midfiield.
And I don't think City or Chelsea will ever worry about balancing the books, by the time City have the 115 charges looked at we will all have left this planet. :)
1.) 02 Sep 2026 16:09:18
In the immediacy, it is the 7 goals in 38 games in the Prem. I feel we need to cover. We keep banging on about the squad depth, which I feel will cope in the domestic cups (neither of which we won, by the way) , and I have confidence in the LW cover to help get us a long way again in Europe.
But, I am also confident Eze, Noni and Tsolis will cover the 7 goals in the league, and, if, as you say, Viktor improves, that covers the 7 goals on his own. COYG.
2.) 02 Sep 2026 17:22:07
Good or bad, the summer window has been and gone now, and I genuinely don't see the benefit in us keep looking to find fault with our own team/squad, not when there are so many more reasons to feel positive about them, our manager and our club.
Let's give what we've got a go and wait until something actually goes wrong on the pitch before we start picking faults with our team/squad/ manager/club. ?
3.) 02 Sep 2026 17:42:34
Well said, John.
I believe we have the strongest squad in Europe.
I'm also sure that if a player becomes available in January, we will do our utmost to sign them if they improve what we have.
4.) 02 Sep 2026 19:20:11
Hi Mark, mate, our squad is definitely second to none.
I'm not thinking about the January window at all right now. I'm more interested in looking forward to Sunday's game and all the other games between now and Christmas. I'll worry about January when it gets here, mate.
Up The Arsenal. ?????
5.) 02 Sep 2026 19:41:19
Real, PSG? We don't have the best starting 11 or attack. We have a strong squad & plenty defensive cover, but seriously lack attacking prowess.
Come on, lads.
Eze has done zip, no reason to believe he will suddenly change and be the great hope.
Nothing wrong with saying it's a bang average window that started strong & ended very poorly.
We flirted with CF and LW, but again failed to act like an ambitious big club. Total crap saying nothing available - go look at Chelsea, Spurs, City, etc. etc. - plenty available in key positions.
We refused to pay going rates, so no guarantee we do the business if a player pops up.
We actually weakened our attack.
Nothing wrong challenging the status quo, and it's far, far healthier to challenge than to sit there & say all us rosey.
It's like saying glad we tried - what a load of rubbish. Winning is about being uncomfortable and asking difficult questions, just like we are at work every day. Doesn't mean we don't support the club.
Brian failed us this window.
Please don't go on about Chelsea spending crazy - they had a negative spend & pulled the band aid off a team to drive change quicker. Bought & sold aggressively.
A poor window in terms of addressing the needs of the starting 11, but good by upgrading the midfield. Stupidity selling Martinelli, who scored 6 goals in Europe & gave us pace. Your new lad on wing has not proven anything yet, and struggled in first game against st a decent team.
Enough said - poor window & there's nothing wrong with saying so.
Drop it now & move on.
6.) 02 Sep 2026 20:01:40
Sy, mate, you seem very determined to put our club down at every opportunity, and in virtually every comment you post, mate. Why? Where is the benefit in your doing this for yourself or anyone else on this page, or anyone who loves Arsenal?
Surely it's time to accept you didn't get what you wanted in the window, shrug your shoulders, and allow yourself to simply enjoy the season anyway.
7.) 02 Sep 2026 21:06:46
Saying it's a poor window, of course that's fine, just like it's fine having the opposite opinion! Surely we agree on that? If we don't agree on that, and can't at least look at the alternative view, then being on here really becomes pointless and a short step from shouty posting in capitals COYG (yep I know capitals) .
8.) 02 Sep 2026 21:42:20
Agreed bud - I ended it "Drop it now & move on." - should have said "I've moved on".
We are a big club & should act that way - winning ain't easy, & difficult questions that ruffle feathers should be asked.
It can't be the window Arteta wanted as he's been after Vini, Alv, etc, nor is Bert the Don.
We sold poor, sold foolishly and didn't strengthen in a key area. Why should I be happy with that? That's not a winning mentality in my book, mate. I'm fine, happy and enjoying life. I have very high standards & this window was poor.
I can't believe we have people happy with the window.
I also do post some positive stuff.
I will enjoy the season as long as we start passing forward & attacking, mate.
Do you truly believe our best 11 is better than PSG's, or that you were truly happy with our attack? Do you think our attack is top notch? It's fine to say something negative - Arteta won't hunt you down. If you think the starting 11 plus subs is in-upgradable, then fine.
Over it, but still a poor window, and there are plenty of people saying that too.
9.) 02 Sep 2026 21:44:58
On a better note - great seeing you back. Hope you are well, bud, & that you obviously are a lovely, kind, half full type of a guy. Almost as nice as Sally. I applaud you both.
10.) 02 Sep 2026 21:50:18
When it gets to that stage, Essex, it's then surely time to walk away. I just can't see the benefit in looking for problems that don't yet exist. If we fail to beat Chelsea on Sunday because we fail to score, then let the negativity and moaning commence, but let's at least fail first.
Where is the benefit in living tragedies before they actually happen? Surely there will be time enough for that if and when they do actually take place.
11.) 02 Sep 2026 22:36:40
Hi SY, mate, I just think we should enjoy our good fortune more while we are lucky enough to actually have it.
In the words of the song ? "There maybe trouble ahead, but while there's moonlight and music, love and romance, lets face the music and dance". ? ❤️???
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01 Sep 2026 21:23:41
I doubt Arteta can be pleased with the way we look offensively, and 62, please don't tell me we are stronger up front than we have been for years. Not a chance, mate. Look who we have got rid of on the left and who we have signed; we are weaker up front and no one can argue against that. As I said earlier, defence is strong and the midfield is strong, upfront we wouldn't scare a top top team.
Only those with rose tinted glasses will say we are stronger. We aren't, by stronger I mean in every department. Now if Mbappe signed, it's a different matter, lol.
All opinions of course, but it's not the window of champions looking to win the Champions League. imo of course. :)
19 May 2026 22:50:53
Just superb mate, what we have all been waiting for.
11 Apr 2026 20:45:13
Cesc isn't the answer. We need a true winner and someone ruthless. Is Cesc that man?
25 Jan 2026 19:29:46
Bill you are spot on with everything mate.
25 Jan 2026 19:23:51
Pragmatic, he is in reverse in certain games.
It's still so obvious we still need a true striker, we don't have one.
I also believe Arteta doesn't know his best starting XI he has an embarrassment or riches but can't use them.
{Ed025's Note - its all about keep ball Banbury, but possession wins you nothing mate, im so disappointed with this team and if you had anything about you then you could be 15 points clear, come on Mikel take the handbrake off FFS..