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01 Sep 2026 17:20:39
Looks we are going with what we got, Gooners.
1.) 01 Sep 2026 20:07:58
Not unhappy with that at all, Bill mate.
I'd have taken Haaland or Mbapppe if they'd asked us nicely and said pretty please, but if they don't have the humility to beg, then I don't think we should be making it easy for them to join us.
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We've got enough strength in depth to have a real go at all 4 trophies this season in opinion, so im excited to see how the season actually plays out between now and May mate. ???
2.) 01 Sep 2026 20:33:38
I'm not so sure. Missing a high speed attacking LW for the multi title dash, and a tricky finisher for striking backup.
Nwaneri and Martinelli are a loss if we don't replace them IMHO.
3.) 01 Sep 2026 20:33:40
A lw for me needed.
4.) 01 Sep 2026 20:49:04
I agree that letting Martinelli and Trossard go, and only replacing one of them seems strange, but our manager has just won us our first title in 22 years, plus got us to only our second ever Champions League final last season, so I think he has earned the right for us to believe he knows what he is doing, at least until things actually start going wrong on the pitch, which they haven't yet.
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5.) 01 Sep 2026 20:52:15
Right now I'd consider LW a concern - Eze hasn't exactly covered himself in glory on the rare occasions he featured there. That could change. We'll see. But, if that concern evolves into worry (or, hopefully not, full-blown panic) , at least Arsenal seem well-poised financially to make a major signing in the winter window.
6.) 01 Sep 2026 20:55:43
If we get injuries, we are light on the lw that could be title over unless a last minute Rashford loan comes in.
7.) 01 Sep 2026 21:15:56
Hello John, Cashman and SB, hope you are all good. Imo Vini, Alvarez, Yildiz and possibly Kroupi jr would have definitely been an upgrade on what we had, but 2 of the above didn't happen and the other 2 got injured.I think we will be back in for one of the 2 that are injured in January. The window will shut soon and Fabrizio, Ornstein and Harry down the pub who knows Sid whose wife does the cleaning at the training ground and the rumours they spread stops.We cut the wagebill and once again the financial stability of the club takes a very high predicent and rightly so.I know that rankles with a few fans when they see City and Chelsea spray money around but to be fair they get exceptionally high fees for their players, which we don't seem to manage for some reason.
We go we what we got and I personally think the squad is good enough to retain the title and go one better in the CL.If we fail through lack of goals then I am sure Mikel and Berta will get a right rinsing.
Let's get behind the team and bring home more silverware.
Special thanks to the Eds for the site and especially through the transfer window for their insights and views.
Take care each and everyone of you
COYG
8.) 01 Sep 2026 21:29:16
Obviously Arteta is less worried than a lot of fans are, Stephen, come May we will know who was right and who was wrong to worry so much, or so little. Let's hope it turns out Arteta knows what he's doing again this season as it did last season. He could, of course, go the way of Slot, but equally he could go the way of Ferguson, Mourinho and Guardiola, and become one of the elite group of managers who have successfully defended a title.
I wouldn't bet against him joining that elite group this season, mate. ?
9.) 01 Sep 2026 22:10:47
I'm not against Mikel Arteta at all, trust me, or the club. I just think selling 2 lw and only bringing one in was a mistake. If we get injuries, unless there is a youth player coming through the system, I've not seen one step up.
Even if we got a loan in on Rashford until next summer, it would have made me a little bit happier, that was all, as we had cover for injuries.
10.) 01 Sep 2026 22:35:12
Hi Stephen, mate, at this moment in time, at least; to borrow from the song Red, "All of our problems are all in our heads." ?
Absolutely nothing bad has happened in the only place that actually counts, on the pitch. ???
11.) 01 Sep 2026 22:53:20
I understand that my friend is just worried about injuries, as our club gets them a lot lol.
12.) 01 Sep 2026 22:52:20
Something positive should have happened - I'm glad you got your strong balance sheet 62. But that won't win the league & we may not get as easy route to the final or get so many goals from corners. So weakening our main weakness is just stupid., slow & lump sums up this very poor window
Why make the job harder than it needs to be by dithering in the market when we should be strengthening our hold. Most people looking at our team see the strength in the squad but the weakness in the starting 11 - anyone watching sees it, even me. We needed a Lw & CF same old story yet the people with the rose tinted glasses mock the ones who point out the glaring weaknesses. We could still win but why make it harder by selling & not buying! Stupid - limp slow Brian
30 Aug 2026 14:07:44
Jesus going to Barcelona apparently.
Alvarez back in training.
Ndiaye was apparently one of the players mentioned but it looks like he is going to Spurs.
Neto, Schade and the Bournemouth winger were all mentioned.
Me personally I think it was Rashford.
1.) 30 Aug 2026 15:05:22
I'd go for Rashford and Kroupi, even though he's injured. I'd be happy with that.
14 Aug 2026 10:32:25
Sky Sports reporting we are in talks with Leverkausen for Jarrel Quansah.
1.) 14 Aug 2026 12:07:10
For the reported £40 mill, a bargain. England international picked by Tuchel v Mexico (albeit sent off) . For what we need, CB/RB cover makes sense in my book. COYG
{Ed001's Note - he was awful at Liverpool, strutted about like he was prime Maldini but was error prone and slow on the turn. I was so glad we got rid of him and would be gutted if we tried to buy him back.}
2.) 14 Aug 2026 12:20:05
Exactly my thoughts, Sussex mate.
3.) 14 Aug 2026 12:47:25
No brainer, Bill, and probably sell Benny too for what, £30 mill? Albeit reluctantly, and yes, too much use of the word albeit! COYG.
4.) 14 Aug 2026 12:57:47
Oh dear Ed001 that's not promising! Still young so maybe he's growing up. Would be our CB/RB cover for us fighting for minutes with Mosquera who has done well for us COYG
{Ed001's Note - he is an awful right back mate.}
5.) 14 Aug 2026 14:58:43
Logic would dictate, if he's nowhere near good enough for Liverpool, we should run away. Konza, wth a K, it is then. If neither, then I'm happy with Benny / Mosquera / Salmon / Hincapie / Fury covering until Willy gets back. It's exhausting this transfer lark. COYG.
14 Aug 2026 09:37:46
Good morning everyone. Hope the heatwave is not too much for you.
Just like to ask about Alvarez. He clearly wants to leave Athletico, he has clearly stated that Barcelona is his preferred choice, his dream move. He left City because his family didn't like England or Manchester depending on what story you read.
So I really feel that it's not really in the best interests of the club to pursue this. Imo Osimhen is a much better fit.
What's your views, Gooners
COYG
Take care everyone.
1.) 18 Aug 2026 08:38:30
Even if he comes, his heart will be with Barca and next year he will want to move again. No point in getting someone who doesn't want to come.
05 Aug 2026 16:20:32
Vini Jr staying at Real.
Am I surprised? No.
Am I upset? Not really.
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02 Oct 2026 08:58:47
Quantum went off last night early on in the game. Lets hope it isn't serious.
1.) 02 Oct 2026 16:25:05
3 weeks out apparently.
2.) 02 Oct 2026 20:22:18
Pointless international friendlies "we made a league so there not friendlies now" yet the next comp is 2 years away, it does my nut in . we're in a major competitions right now n we have to deal with important players getting injured for pointless international games.
That goes for every club not just The Arsenal. They just come back from a World Cup. give em a break.
3.) 02 Oct 2026 21:00:31
You are absolutely spot on Jegs mate.
4.) 02 Oct 2026 21:51:45
Players need a summer break in between world cups and euros and internationals during the season should be restricted to qualifying games for those two tournaments only
Absence makes the heart grow fonder and the honor of winning an international cap is deminshed when they are handed out like confetti. Less is definitely sometimes more, make representing your country special again by limiting the caps handed out and make watching your country play special again by making it a rare occasion rather than like missing a bus, knowing another one will come along before you know it.
5.) 02 Oct 2026 22:34:49
Hey Bill, hope you're well mate.
Same for you 62, I must say that was very well put n completely agree .getting an international cap nowadays just doesn't seem like a privilege to players anymore, To many needless games. Almost trying to make it another league like premiership, la liga, seria A etc etc. less is more when it comes to international contest, you can't earn that privilege over 3 weeks of football.
Like I said well said mate.
6.) 03 Oct 2026 08:39:04
I am all good Jegs mate thank you.
Absolutely John mate?
Take care both of you.
28 Sep 2026 11:29:58
Dirty Bernardo tried to do Ode yesterday.
Make that 116 charges.
1.) 28 Sep 2026 15:12:44
Absolutely no need for that. I've always thought he's a horrible, snide person.
2.) 28 Sep 2026 19:14:58
Many times he got away with multiple fouls including ( I think Tross) a blatant run and shoulder barge at head height a couple of seasons ago. I for one won't miss him. Rat COYG.
27 Sep 2026 08:25:12
I have a feeling that the prem will bottle this and City a fine and maybe a transfer embargo for a couple of Windows. No points deductions no relegation. We will be in the same situations as other sports where competitors continually break the rules, get a paltry suspension, come back and do it again.
1.) 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.
2.) 27 Sep 2026 10:04:36
Sean Dyche was saying this is massive, Their was a knock on effect with other clubs relegation, club income, players bonus.
Think the prem would be quite happy for other clubs to go after City rather than do the dirty work themselves.
Hope everything and everyone is good for you Highbury mate.
3.) 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.
4.) 27 Sep 2026 16:53:00
What charge were they not guilty of? 114 / 115
Huge point deduction
Removal of titles
Expelled from league
Sued by EPL Clubs
Erling Haaland Joins us.
5.) 27 Sep 2026 18:13:29
The charge they was found not guilty of was beeing a big club.
6.) 27 Sep 2026 19:07:44
lol - thanks for that chuckle.
19 Sep 2026 17:06:07
Hello everyone, think we will all agree that wasn't what was on the menu today.
Got beaten by the better side so no complaints.
3 week international break where I suggest we shut ourselves down while the usual suspects (Durham, Goldstein, Ohara, Cundy etc etc will be telling anyone who listens that Arsenal are finished, been found out and are on the downward slope and be touting Hurtzeler as the next manager of Man United or even England.
So turn your Gooner world off for 3 weeks and come back fighting in 3 weeks time
Take care each and everyone of you
COYG.
1.) 19 Sep 2026 18:38:33
Good a assessment and advice Bill mate.
We've had a brilliant start and although none of us saw today coming these days happen.
The nay sayers and those who love to have a pop at Arsenal at every opportunity are always going to have their moments in the sun and they now have 3 glorious weeks to enjoy their time before we get the chance to rain on their parade all over again, hopefully ???.
12 Sep 2026 22:17:53
Thought Konsa and Xhaxa were going to have a tear up after final whistle ??.
1.) 12 Sep 2026 22:54:36
? Me too Bill, was hoping to see summit but the camera man went missing. ?
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01 Sep 2026 21:15:56
Hello John, Cashman and SB, hope you are all good. Imo Vini, Alvarez, Yildiz and possibly Kroupi jr would have definitely been an upgrade on what we had, but 2 of the above didn't happen and the other 2 got injured.I think we will be back in for one of the 2 that are injured in January. The window will shut soon and Fabrizio, Ornstein and Harry down the pub who knows Sid whose wife does the cleaning at the training ground and the rumours they spread stops.We cut the wagebill and once again the financial stability of the club takes a very high predicent and rightly so.I know that rankles with a few fans when they see City and Chelsea spray money around but to be fair they get exceptionally high fees for their players, which we don't seem to manage for some reason.
We go we what we got and I personally think the squad is good enough to retain the title and go one better in the CL.If we fail through lack of goals then I am sure Mikel and Berta will get a right rinsing.
Let's get behind the team and bring home more silverware.
Special thanks to the Eds for the site and especially through the transfer window for their insights and views.
Take care each and everyone of you
COYG
31 Aug 2026 10:09:36
Hello Coolted, I think Rashford would be, imo, a good signing. I would sign him, but I get the feeling that no more additions this window.
Take care, mate.
30 Aug 2026 18:05:40
Ni John, mate. Will be quite happy to go with what we got.
30 Aug 2026 17:07:34
I get the feeling that there will be no more incomings. Just my opinion. If there was a surprise acquisition, I think we would have got wind of it by now.
{Ed014's Note - agreed Bill, would be a major surprise if we brought anyone else in.
I’m not bothered either way.
19 Aug 2026 20:16:41
Absolutely brilliant signing Sally imo.
Covering all the bases.
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04 Oct 2026 08:20:30
John mate, the George Graham bung scandal doesn't come close. Yes he took a bung, was made to pay it back and sacked, he then went on to be employed at 2 other Prem clubs. The 2 players involved Lydersen played just under 20 games over 3 seasons and had no effect on any trophies that Arsenal won during his time at Arsenal.
Jensen scored 1 goal during his time at Arsenal and George Graham had already won 2 league titles and a. league cup before he signed them players.
Too compare that with what City have done it to be honest is shocking. Any Gooner who thinks this is on par with George Graham, s needs to give his head a wobble.
Sorry folks I, m done.
03 Oct 2026 08:39:04
I am all good Jegs mate thank you.
Absolutely John mate?
Take care both of you.
02 Oct 2026 21:00:31
You are absolutely spot on Jegs mate.
02 Oct 2026 16:25:05
3 weeks out apparently.
01 Oct 2026 19:29:47
Integrity is a very rare thing today Sy mate.
In sport and politics especially.
Hope you are good mate.