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[@ShalerLibraryTelevision]

I also absolutely am so touched and inspired by the way that he is processing the loss of his son. I’m a chaplain at a personal care home, and a pastor at a really tiny church. And I am really inspired by his beautiful spirit amidst such a loss. Many thoughts and prayers and well wishes to him. And I know, and I pray, he will always feel his beautiful son’s light around him.

[@RobCoombe]

Immediately just put this book on my Christmas list. As a father with a young son at the beginning of his Arsenal journey, going to his first game together this Saturday, Dave's story really hits home and puts things into perspective. Best of luck to him, I hope it's a massive success.

[@DubsacPat]

Insightful from Dave.. condolences to him and his family looking forward to the book 🙏🏾

[@KC_Runz]

Love Dave, top bloke, always a pleasure to chat with, met him once before & have podded a few times, genuine salt of the earth, a gentleman. Hope his book does well 🙏🏽❤

[@lonwabontoni6810]

Sorry but this guy is speaking nonsense. And I think Charles wants to disagree with him. Partey is a better ball playing 6 than Rice(which is what Arteta probably prefers), Rice just has legs, takes waay too much time to see a forward pass. The only reason he’s probably not given a contract yet is because of the injuries.

[@shadikanj4743]

The level of delusion in the analysis is too high in this one. What is wrong with this fanbase, hating on their own players. I find hate towards Partey and Martinelli in every youtube video. Martinelli is outperforming players that the fanbase wanted us to sign like Nico Williams. And Partey is class. Here are some of the things that guy Dave said that were wrong: 1) Rice didn't move to 8 when Partey came back last season, because he moved there in January. 2) It was Jorginho who played as a 6 for the majority of the games (second half of last season). 3) Even Jorginho did better at 6 than Rice. Now the problem with Rice isn't control of games, we controlled every game in the first half of last season when Rice played as a 6. The problem is that we were too flat in attack, incredibly flat to the extent that we didn't know were the goals were going to come from. It was only when Jorginho came in that our attack started to be fluid again. I love Rice, he's our best number 8 (because apart from a good 20 minutes versus Chelsea, I haven't seen anything from Merino to suggest he's a starter), just like Partey is our best number 6. Some fans are so b*tth*rt because Partey has been our best player this season. They want him to be out of the team to make way for their favorite player. Just watch objectively and support everyone.

[@Gooner184]

Partey is a scumbag who should've been sacked July 2022

[@ShalerLibraryTelevision]

Oh my gosh. Charles Charles Charles. Thank you so much for this. I am new to Arsenal only two years now, and living in the US you know, for whatever reason we still think that football is that awful game where you throw a ball! Your podcast is my morning, wake up! And Dave is just incredible. This book is definitely on my Christmas list, as it combines two of my most favourite things: poetry and Arsenal!! Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!

[@IainBruce7]

Dave's a good guy, came across him first on Highbury Squad with Sophie and Super Kev 🙌🏽 🎀

[@keithyates9474]

Welcome to the Goonerverse is officially on my letter to Santa. What an inspiring legacy to Dave's Son. Something really positive to be borne out of something so Painful. Well played, Sir.

[@ParthJhala]

Beautiful story and thank you so much for having Dave on the show. Very inspiring and will be ordering the book here in India. Love your content and it is a daily ritual. Thank you for your work!

[@PaulWard-xn5zg]

Morning all ..Rice an upgrade on Partey at 6 ? I disagree

[@lonwabontoni6810]

In the Goonerverse.

[@jamesm4167]

Great show as always. Dave's story is touching and really helps give a perspective on life. I also found his take on Martinelli interesting. As much as I love Gabby, I just wonder if in the end he will be just an excellent squad player, but not an on-going first-stringer. Hopefully I'm wrong here. Also, humbly submitted for Dave's volume 2 . . . Roses are red, Orchids are pink, I hope after the break that we don't stink

[@Renegademedia1]

You’re basically the only one stressed about partey & rice. We know you like Merino but that doesn’t mean we should drop our best midfielder.

[@scarface7142]

I think maybe just give him a rest he could get a injury any time

[@DubsacPat]

That bag Pep got from the owners must have been DEEP 💰💰💰

[@dpbugg01]

For God Sake Pep do us all a favour and enjoy a few years abroad on the beach with a cocktail.

[@jonrend]

Maybe his losing some of his mojo? At least Arsenal can't take their foot of the pedal as they did this past summer transfer.

[@Cubacharlie14]

Is this the way you confront your rival? That's a really bad actitud. The way to get rid of Pep is just beating him and ManCity on the pitch and take away from the PL crown. Then, you will see him leaving ManCity. Mark my words.

[@leonbell5141]

@@Cubacharlie14we’ve excepted Pep is the best only chance is he leaves 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jsim5475]

Does that mean city charges will be unpunished ? He wouldn't resign I he was confident the would beat the charges

[@andrecampbell5893]

Dave's point of view of Rice being a No. 6 is the first time I've heard a fan actually say that. I've always said is a 6 and an 8. Don't know how any fan of football can say that Rice is an 8, he has certain qualities that can fit in that role but Rice is as good as Rodri or even better when he plays as a 6.

[@grizzd6586]

What brand of puff are you on?

[@AaronAlexandre-mc8nw]

Hey Charles. There are some rumors that Arsenal are looking at Real Madrid's Arda Guler's situation and are considering loaning him similar to Odegaard transfer. I personally liked Guler as he had very similar passing techniques to Ozil. He does seem to struggle to gain game time at Madrid like Odeagaard did and if we can sign him on loan that could be a good piece of business in the winter.

[@ThePundit99]

It is either Aston Villa or Fulham that cost us the league last season, IT'S NOT MAN CITY. They just won their games, they didn't beat us, they gave us 4 points!!!!

[@emekamonyei2158]

Arteta already answered the Partey vs Rice question. He does it with his team selections. Everyone else is living in lala land. Rice is not better than Partey even at 6. Going around like a headless chicken doesnt mean better. Its the same reason Arteta had to bring in Jorginho to hold his hand in midfield after last December's string of appalling results. This is just English propaganda.

[@Triple0Eight]

Question for Charles: What do you think of the Guler links? Do you think its a good idea since we have Nwaneri coming through

[@Jack_Omush]

Charles and Dave with some great level-headed insights. I’m worried we win the league this season if we don’t get a goal scorer in January. We need someone to step up and support Havertz or Saka. Liverpool are thriving because their attack is performing. I’m hoping we at least win the league cup. If we don’t, it’ll be a huge blow to the team after coming so close the last two seasons. We need to bring home some silverware as an indicator of progress. Otherwise, it wont look like we have made progress

[@harryjohnson6360]

Pep signing a contract extension indicates that Man City are confident that they won’t get punished for the 115 breaches. I was hoping Pep would go to an international role as he has stated previously he would never manage Spain because he is from Catalonia! You never know maybe after Tuchel, the England manger role beckons…. Keep up the good work Charles, love the content!

[@stephanw3549]

"We shouldn't judge people's support" what a wonderful takeaway, would be great if we could have a bit more of that in the "banter era"

[@IgweVII]

Pep agreeing to a contract extension to me is a strong signal that ManCity have gotten away with it. Depressing as an Arsenal fan and just depressing for football overall. What's the point anymore?

[@mrobolance143]

Most probably. However, it could be the other way around. They don't want to spook fans / players by him leaving. Maybe offered him a shit load of money to stay for one season / have a clause that he can leave if they get done.

[@leonbell5141]

Man City own the EPL money talks 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@leonbell5141]

Pep staying means no title hopes 😂

[@SueMyChin]

Is Pep a Lawyer? They obviously want him to stay, that doesn't preclude them lying to him about the legal situation. Pep staying means nothing regarding the court case....

[@lewisreynolds5283]

@@SueMyChinno but the court case for the 115 charges has being ongoing for the past 5weeks, so he will certainly be privy to what’s going on.

[@Waevplay]

The Partey Rice comparison is apt. Partey is great and if we were talking Partey of 5 years ago, I’m taking him over rice all day but Rice is a better 6 especially for the way the team plays now. I hope Arteta will make the transition starting this Saturday. Rice Ødegarrd Merino.

[@jasonstraker2114]

Very good guest appearance

[@youandme9569]

The problem with Rice most fans doesn't seem to recognize is that he bugs the offense down. His lack of awareness to make simple forward passes that keep the offensive momentum going and maintain pressure stalls our attack. Rice doesn't need to be Odegaard or prime Pirlo, but a midfielder has to be able to make certain passes that aren't always obvious. It's not a knock on his abilities but for a technical team like Arsenal, he's not the engine that keeps the wheel turning if we need to score a goal. To maintain attacking impetus, midfielders need to be aware ahead of time where their next pass needs to go before they actually receive the ball. It's fine and all when you are playing for a team like West Ham that doesn't rely on skill way of attack and teams aren't sitting deep against. For Arsenal, the long processing time he needs to scan around before making a pass slows everything down. Not to mention Arteta's insistence on playing in a slow pace as opposed to what attacking wingers prefer which is using their quickness and ability to dribble past their man, it just compounds the problem.

[@zandreclimax58]

Martinelli has no problem using his left. Look back at how often he goes to the touch line and cross off his left. It's his approach that's the problem and the rarity of him cutting in on his right and shoot from a good angle.

[@terryg4589]

One the midfield, bit over simplified here, but Partey and Merino are similar players, get the ball move it on. Partey's fitness and contract, Merino works as his replacement. Rice is a very different player. If we face a team who will sit back and attack on the break, Rice and his ability to cover space makes him a good 6, and Merino ability in tight spaces makes him a good 8 further up the pitch. If we face a team who will press when we try to build up from the back, Merino's ability in tight spaces makes him a good 6, and Rice's ability to drive forward makes him a good choice as an 8.

[@tatahabdudarma7239]

Hey Charles. Both Sport and Fichajes in Spain are reporting that Arda Guler is a target for Arsenal in January. Personally I think this would be a wonderful deal at the right price for the club to do, especially if he's available on loan. He would be the perfect Vieira/ESR replacement that we should have gotten in the summer. I really hope it happens.

[@danishislam]

This is the first time in a long time that I am going to trust Arsenal and Arteta to get us over the line

[@BenStewart96]

Morning Charles, I’d love to know if you know anything about the Arde Guler rumours? With the parallels to Odegaard, it sounds great, but would it take away from Ethan’s development?

[@kennym3159]

The way people hate on Partey is nuts. I did not catch the guests name but fuck me...Rice is NOT a better player than Partey. Not by a long shot. We are being conned by the English run around, give 100% and get all excited. Partey is press resistant. And I have yet to see Rice turn when receivjng the ball and play passes between the lines forward. Ever. A fit Partey is better any day for how we want to play at the moment. A couple years ago we were comparing him to Rodri!! Don't get me wrong, Rice is a great player, but our style of play with him at 6 is long term going to change how the entire midfield functions.

[@alfredthegreat9543]

Rice is a better player than Partey at this time. The Partey of 3 years ago was better than Rice now. And sorry but I see Partey losing players and allowing space for them that he didn't do before, plus he makes some pretty poor passes. Injuries and age have caught up with him that's all- he is too slow off the mark for the PL. Great player but his time has come. Hope he gets a big fat contract in Saudi and has a great retirement.

[@DarronThevarajah]

If Arteta only watches 1 video this season, wish this would be it… the Gabby solution is so perceptive and yet simple… Pep it Baby convert Gabby in Henry….that’s Gold that is… your book is on my wish list

[@DarronThevarajah]

The challenge for Arteta is to be more fluid in his management of this talent pool. The G man from Sweden needs to be bought now and play later!

[@fanfavouritetv1287]

Partey is a better six than Rice. Period. Tell me if Rice can receive the ball from the keeper, turn with it, and distribute it seamlessly the way Partey does. A fully fit Partey is better than Rice. Even Arteta knows this, hence always picking Partey for the 6 role.

[@Courtney-Jai]

People who are saying pep stops us winning the league when they haven't won against us in the last 3 games. Its about beating the other teams not just mancity same goes for liverpool.

[@ryanduke1706]

Wow the spam your getting below, anyway great video, Gabbi is going down the Walcott route, the more time he has to think he seems to fluff his lines, I hope the trend doesn't continue, his workrate and passion is fantastic but his finishing and final ball are not good enough, its a real weak area considering how good Saka is on the right. not sure what Dave was saying about his finishing its been very poor for a while as much as I would like to see him tried up front.

[@manatole_]

Hi Charles, What do you think Pep staying means for their upcoming verdict on the 115 charges? We're supposedly expecting the result around the new year and the timing seems just a little convenient for me. Pep will be privvy to the proceedings and I cant imagine him agreeing to stay if there was still a lot of uncertainty and if he wasn't assured that there wont be be any lasting effects for next season (i.e. relgation, transfer restrictions). Of course, in the world of Man City, maybe its just a case of money talks and they just offered Pep a blank check to stay through thick or thin

[@oseisamuel5345]

Declan Rice has yet to convincingly demonstrate that he is an upgrade over Thomas Partey. I respectfully disagree with your guest, Charles. We've observed Rice playing as a holding midfielder (No. 6) for both Arsenal and England, but he falls short in delivering the same level of quality that Partey brings to the role. If Rice were truly that impressive in the position, he would be keeping Thomas Partey on the bench.

[@sheltermuregwi4952]

nahh nahh with all due respect my elder rice is not better and has never been better than partey he has age on his side but when we speak of ability and football brain and what they have both achieved in the game partey is well ahead of rice,hes been unfortunate with injuries im sure thats the only reason why he hasnt been offered a new deal.

[@alfredthegreat9543]

Partey's age and injuries have caught up with him. He leaves gaps in midfield he never did before- his legs are shot basically and his acceleration has suffered.

[@TheDjSweets]

Pushing a new narrative to remove Partey from side and keep Ethan while we at it. Partey is the world class player we got and he’s been holding up this sh*t set up Arteta has given us since the season began.

[@AbrahamGarciaCasillas-br8gg]

Will the book be available as an ebook? I usually buy from Google play books

[@OrtizkM]

Partey's ball progression is way better, Rice wants to come to you to drop off the ball

[@gentleken7864]

Players kick a football every day. There is no excuse for players to be like Antony who has no right foot. You are too predictable. You are paid to be the best player you can be and to me, that involves training on your weaker foot and bringing it up to a level similar to your better foot. Not only pracitising but mentally is important. Clearly, I'm not a pro, but I always used my right foot in my school days and for a few years in my early thirties, I practiced on my left as much as my right and got to the point where I was not scared to play on my left. In games, it makes so much difference. And I'm not paid millions. Martinelli has to get better on his left, end of. We were blessed with seeing Carzola who was the perfect example of an ambipedal footballer.

[@darlingtonobi3324]

So Man City basically winning until pep leaves. And I don’t pep leaving anytime soon probably wants to win more champion leagues trophies

[@sonnyloffy8804]

Go and get Gyokeres in January!! No need to wait.

[@alfredthegreat9543]

😂😂😂😂 This ain't FIFA. Not going to happen at all.

[@SisekoIzwelethu]

Rice better than Partey at 6? Wow i get his old his legs are a little heavy but to pretend like Rice can break lines let alone pass forward or beat his man is just disingenuous and bit bias but i get why though no surprises here. If Rice còuld do the above I'd get it but the mere fact were constantly reminded of how he cost sounds like a financial reason rather than a footballing one.

[@jc6087]

You're just another salty African with a Partey bias.

[@DrHankVenture]

Give me Rafa Leao or Isak. Gotta be one of them on the LW/CF.

[@MusaRamadhan-t4x]

English propaganda again partey is better than rice as a 6 that's the reality

[@4JJA14]

The question is Rice or Merino not Rice or Partey

[@markvictor4781]

Tell me why we could not make Gyokeres deal happen!😡

[@olakunle8393]

Until Arsenal sign Viktor Gyökeres that is when I know Arsenal is serious ro win the league

[@Alvin-jr9ot]

Partey and Rice and is the new Ramsdale and Raya…

[@Bamendaboy237]

Partey is better than Rice in every aspect of the game. The only thing Rice has over Partey is energy.

[@julio19ers]

Partey all day ! with him in 6 all the other play better we need a 9 and a super sub like kudus or Nkunku

[@leonbell5141]

Need the rest Rice he’s clearly not worth the risk 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@SashaWalicki]

Ah yes. Good ol' N-Wary 😅

[@abiyworku2635]

Rice need to benched partey is much better this season in 6 give merino a chance the way he played at the bridge is very good.

[@jonrend]

Maybe Pep is losing some of his mojo? At least Arsenal can't take their foot of the pedal as they did this past summer transfer.

[@paxlukas1317]

Partey is a far better player than Rice!!!

[@NSW_XUZIA]

HIGH WATTAGE ⚡⚡⚡

[@paulmacpaul3389]

They always come here to talk nonsense , play Rice and Merino against Forest and see arsenal lose again. It’s as if you people didn’t learn anything at all in the last few games. Rice and Merino don’t work. Jorghino is way better than Merino.

[@Joonzi]

❤️🤍

[@obumnemeadubasim4880]

jesus can't do it again, he's finished

[@leonbell5141]

Just don’t think Arteta will ever beat Pep in the league…can’t wait till he quits…Arteta might join city when pep leaves anyway 😂