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01 Sep 2026 10:52:55
We will sign Rashford at 10:55 PM tonight.
1.) 01 Sep 2026 17:22:16
Ya never really know until the fat lady has well and truly left the stage Highbury, mate. ?
10 Jul 2026 12:59:51
We have signed Meslier from Leeds as Raya's deputy so, guess we will cash in on Kepa?
We have lost out on Monga, Fernandes and Tonalli, Eds do you know what is the latest and realistic targets for us this window? Are we getting Guimaraes and Rogers?
Also, lot of chatter about Calafiori to Real, any truth in that?
{Ed001's Note - I am sorry, this is Ed2's area, I don't have any insight into Arsenal's dealings at the moment.}
1.) 10 Jul 2026 17:51:30
Thanks Ed, no worries. I guess we will soon get clarity on everything. Not particularly worried as we still have the same squad that won the PL
24 Mar 2026 04:24:51
I have said earlier that I have doubts about Zubimendi but will give him the benefit of first season in the new league. However, though some of his tackles are great, his passing is mostly sideways or backwards. He has been guilty of Man U's first goal in the home defeat and for the final, he was ahead of Oreilly when Kepa dropped the ball, he shouldn't have allowed him to score but he was easily brushed aside for a free header.
Hopefully he improves in his physicality for the next season.
Over analysing now that I am pissed to lose the chance of first of the four trophies.
1.) 09 Apr 2026 16:36:33
So, Zubimendi was on the right side of the player until Kepa dropped a cross he didn't need to try and catch? Bad example to use, in my opinion.
16 Jun 2025 15:01:04
Hi Eds, Eze has been linked with Man U and Spurs, surely if he is moving then we should be going in for him or is he not a target for us?
{Ed014's Note - Rodrygo is the only winger I’ve seen us linked with so wouldn’t know about Eze.
It would seem strange for him to take a step down and join the Spuds or that Manc 5h1te. ?♂️
1.) 16 Jun 2025 17:07:18
Thanks Ed, same thoughts regarding him taking a step down by going to either. It will be good for us to get one of Rodrygo, Eze or Gordon. Can take a punt on Grealish with loan.
{Ed014's Note - a case of wait and see HB.
2.) 17 Jun 2025 20:01:15
Flirt with the prettiest girl at the disco and leave empty handed or with a tramp. Great.
We need to be more strategic and deliver - who cares about the fish we wanted to catch. 3 years later and we are still chasing the dream.
If we win trophies - it would be easier.
03 Jun 2025 09:40:48
Hi Eds, do you know if we have had any serious discussions with our primary targets and their clubs? It is very early days and transfers are complicated process but I am fearing the usual hesitancy in our approach. It will be disheartening if good players are snapped up and we keep faffing around.
{Ed001's Note - yes, I believe you are trying to sort out at least a couple of signings in this initial window. It is a different year for PSR purposes than the second window, so getting them done now will get them off the books earlier in the future.}
1.) 03 Jun 2025 10:32:31
Thanks Ed.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}
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11 Oct 2026 21:03:52
City look the team to beat this season, I had serious doubts about Maresca and thought they will fade away but it is more of a case with us, the way we have laboured in the past few games. Still early days though.
The city verdict may have even motivated their players to raise their level. Our injuries again look like a concern and we have comparatively hard league in Europe which will stretch the team.
12 Sep 2026 21:59:53
And breathe…. Great performance, Raya, the hero.
Valuable 3 points at a difficult place and definitely loved the physicality we showed.
1.) 13 Sep 2026 11:24:03
We look so formidable right now, Highbury, mate. We have both the quality and minerals in the squad to achieve incredible things this season. Obviously, it would be silly to start counting our chickpeas before they hatch, but it's extremely difficult not to be excited by this team/squad. ❤️
07 Sep 2026 12:48:26
Watching the highlights again on MOTD for yesterday’s game.
As good as our performance was, we also rode our luck, Gabriel was lucky not to be sent off for his kick on Martinez, Neto hitting the post and two world class saves by Raya from James and Estevo, on another day one or all could have gone in.
We do need this luck in big games, so onwards and upwards from here.
{Ed025's Note - personally i dont think you were lucky Highbury, i think Chealsea were that it was not 4 or 5-1 mate and i thought you played very well..
1.) 07 Sep 2026 14:01:16
Yes Ed, our performance was great and professional. Very happy with the fact that we kept knocking the door rather than shut shop. I was just stating that on 'another day' one or all of the incidents could have gone against us.
Very confident and looking forward to the season.
2.) 07 Sep 2026 14:03:22
Spot on Ed mate
3.) 07 Sep 2026 16:40:56
Chelsea had some close attempts, but on balance of play I thought we controlled them brilliantly. I was surprised we didn't win by at least 2.
That said, brilliant game for the neutral, it had everything! Never a red for Gabriel, but probably a yellow - ball was there to be won and he kicked it first.
4.) 07 Sep 2026 14:36:25
I agree Ed025 mate, if anyone is expecting Raya to spend the entire season as a spectator who never faces a shot at his goal, its going to be very nervous season for them.
As for the possible sending off, the ball was lose and arrms and legs were everywhere as people were scrambling trying to score and defend the goal, yes some ref's would have sent Gabriel off while plenty of others wouldn't, yesterday the decision went our way and there will almost certainly be times decisions go against us, that's just football.
{Ed025's Note - i thought you played really nice stuff G62 and deserved to win by more, imo Gabriel had every right to go for that ball and it was just unfortunate that he grazed his chin, but other supporters especially those who see you as the team to beat will think he should be hung, drawn and quartered mate.. :)
05 Sep 2026 21:21:42
Found this very funny:
Some people were claiming Spurs could finish 2nd this season. I didn't realise they meant every game ?.
1.) 05 Sep 2026 22:31:16
Very good Highbury. ?
05 Sep 2026 13:37:11
Gutted for Ramsdale, his fall has been spectacular since leaving us. Now playing fourth choice keeper in Championship, surely he is much better than that. Hopefully he finds his way back to decent level football.
1.) 05 Sep 2026 14:34:11
I'd welcome him back as our second choice keeper, Highbury, mate. ?
It was difficult for him to stay with us before, after being out as number-one keeper, but obviously a lot has changed between then and now, mate.
2.) 05 Sep 2026 16:27:02
I think the decline began in his first year at Southampton, without his Arsenal defence in front of him. Such a lovely guy, and sad to see his situation now. Being a goalkeeper, there is nowhere to hide.
3.) 05 Sep 2026 16:55:10
We are overstocked with quality backup goalkeepers. I really thought we would make some money on Kea when we signed Meslier. Maybe Meslier can also cover for striker, a la Merino, when we become desperate. ?
26 Jul 2026 20:10:36
That is an absolute no brainer if he is available.
10 Jul 2026 17:51:30
Thanks Ed, no worries. I guess we will soon get clarity on everything. Not particularly worried as we still have the same squad that won the PL
18 May 2026 10:21:10
He still has an error in him every now and then, but his overall performance covers for that, and so far such errors haven't proved costly.
13 May 2026 10:02:49
It will be the save that won us the trophy.
01 Jul 2025 18:18:41
I think we will get Eze, Rodrygo and Sesko.
30 Sep 2026 14:02:57
It's very murky and depends on individual perspective and that's what will also play in what punishment is given out. We can only wait and watch.
30 Sep 2026 10:34:48
SY mate, I think there's a difference between olympics and this case. At Olympics, the he individuals enhance their performance and gain advantage over other athletes, here the players aren't guilty of anything. Yes, the club cheated and enhanced their chances of winning by buying players they shouldn't have been able to so the club should be punished.
In all this, I am baffled as to how it went unnoticed over so many years when we have all sorts of internal and external auditors and governing bodies.
29 Sep 2026 21:25:06
I liked what Rooney said and that's how it should be, giving the title to team who finished second doesn't feel right. I think trophies should be taken from the club but put a void in the winner's name for that season, players can keep their medals as they worked their socks off on the field and assumption is that they didn't know what was happening above them.
Reading through various articles today, relegation is not off the table, will get very interesting by Christmas!
27 Sep 2026 16:00:53
All good Bill mate and hope the same with you, this unnecessary 3 weeks international break is killing me and to top it we always bottle against top teams.
The City case has all the makings of a messy and uncertain situation and football and us fans will pay the ultimate price whatever happens. Let's wait and watch.
27 Sep 2026 09:06:04
I think 6 points deduction and few hundred millions fine in the Premier League.
However, other 'affected' clubs may sue them individually like Burnley vs Everton.