Arsenal latest news: Leeds review | Arsenal's record start | Gabriel's form | Tierney or Tomiyasu?

[@Stm369]

Gabriel was excellent and so vital yesterday. Saka is unbelievably good . At his age to be taking on defenders as much as he does it and the way he does is such a joy to see . I think every defender that goes up against him in the premier league is already intimidated by his presence

[@mishrob1]

I thought Gabriel was a beast yesterday - his defensive stats were brilliant. Silly kick out if that was his intention and he needs to be learn to control those moments better. We don’t want to lose someone like him for 3 games

[@user-gp6cc8jj6d]

I think he is mostly fine, feels like a focus thing with these mistakes

[@glodymwambi4713]

Sergio Ramos always had a mistake in him at Real but what he brought to the table was big for them so it didn’t matter. I think them same way for Gabriel he bring so much more to our team. People are just overly critical of him. I can point out a lot more mistakes in that game that come from other players but we don’t talk about that

[@Josh-xe3rv]

'silly' is a huge understatement

[@gunner_mike]

My only issue with him was that it was intentional. He knows he’s “that guy” on our team. He can’t be committing these acts every other week

[@glodymwambi4713]

@@gunner_mike I don’t think it was intentional I think he over acted when he was hit

[@onyekachioji7598]

Thanks for highlighting Gabriel's defensive qualities. He is unfortunately being marked as the weakest link but the arsenal base should rally behind and cheer him on. He will get rid of those mistakes as the season progress.

[@bingehome0]

We were so lucky yesterday. The disallowed goal, the penalty miss, and the overturned penalty decision are just the flash points. Leeds had other clear cut chances as well with plenty of shots going off target when they should have scored. That said, we kept on defending bravely. And we made our own luck. We dug in like dogs and I absolutely love that. Especially having had that game against united where we should have won but lost, this game evens it up a bit

[@DrReju382]

They should have scored, but they didn't. Huge 3 points. PERIOD.

[@vadimni3054]

If it wasn't the miss of the penalty by Bamford it would be a save by Ramsdale. At the end of the day, both teams made four shots on goal. So Leeds dominated the game in the second half but Arsenal defended well, except for the sloppy pass by Saliba and the careless fall by Gabriel.

[@TwistedSoul2002]

I don’t know if you watched the game but it wasn’t just complete luck that we won the game. The disallowed goal was because of a foul. You can’t foul someone and claim they were lucky they got fouled. Their penalty was bs. One of their players was BLATANTLY offside in the first phase of play- I can’t believe VAR didn’t look at that movement and instead focused on Saliba. Furthermore, in my opinion Ramsdale made him miss the pen. If you watch the penalty, Ramsdale guesses correctly and makes a movement to his left as Bamford is taking the kick. This makes Bamford adjust the direction of the kick and he tries to put it closer to the post but drags it wide.

[@jamesmassin7982]

A resilient 1 nil to the Arsenal. No fluke 🔴⚪️

[@vivienmc5983]

It’s a shame that Gabriel is the Arsenal whipping boy at the moment. Yes he’s made mistakes but his stats this season have been top notch. Why do some Arsenal supporters have to have a player to complain about?

[@tom4156]

honesty it's baffling. They aren't real fans, just need someone to take their miserables lives out on

[@charles9489]

@@tom4156 actually no, it's not an arsenal fan thing it's a human thing. I'm sure you've observed people in your daily life who seem to thrive off conflict or scapegoating. They have to have something or someone to dislike. It's jus a part of human nature, sadly some of them are fans of the club.

[@tom4156]

@@charles9489 actually no, I didn't say it was an Arsenal fan thing. I said these aren't real fans. That could apply to fans of any club.

[@chongillespie]

It's a good day when a player of his quality is the one on the chopping block. and while, in fairness, he is making errors, it's most likely just a blip during an overall uptrend in the player's skill and experience

[@charles9489]

@@tom4156 ok kl, saying someone isn't a "real fan" cause they are negative is a bit of a stretch but I agree they are insufferable.

[@Lineonthedials]

When we play bad but still win, I'm never sure whether it is a good sign we can win ugly when not on our game or whether it's a sign of an impending dip in form...

[@TwistedSoul2002]

Look at the context of the game… we played away in Norway on Thursday and then a tough game against Leeds at Elland Road. We didn’t concede a goal- we conceded chances.. and every team does that in every game.

[@reece9052]

On top of twisted's comments first time Leeds had lost at home all season. They beat Chelsea 3 nil at home

[@yolureus1215]

Many people believe Tomiyasu is a natural RB, but he made his debut as a midfielder. He then played mainly as a CB and was converted to RB and LB. So it makes sense that he is defensive and can use both feet.

[@Josh-xe3rv]

Have you been following him his whole career?

[@yolureus1215]

@@Josh-xe3rv I have not followed him since his debut, but as a Japanese I know his career.

[@Josh-xe3rv]

@@yolureus1215 ok fair enough

[@lengtakchiang3264]

@@yolureus1215 so as a Japanese, who are the greatest player aboard, nakata, nakamura, or him🤔

[@DrReju382]

So he could be a back up for Partey too?

[@postsurrealfish]

A brilliant win and especially with City dropping three points and giving us the daylight at the top. We now more than ever need to bank as many wins as possible and so be in a good position post world cup, and all that competition might throw up.

[@kennyowoseje5070]

Don't know if I'll call that daylight yet... 😁

[@unclechrisfonkeng6384]

Tierney should come back to his LB position; his presence provides more balance. Happy INVINCIBLES DAY!!! #COYG

[@JohnScarrott]

Ramsdale post match interview: Q: "Which save are you most proud of?" A: "The one with my nuts!?" 🤣🤣

[@Carlin-qt4jk]

Odegaards post match interview; Q "Which game as captain are you most embarrassed about being substituted off in this season?" M; "All 9 of them" 🤣

[@wezzman1]

I watched the game on me dodgy app and it was a tough game. The ref was good in that game, went over to the monitor and made the correct decisions.

[@Gunner-down-under]

It's good to see us winning tough. We would have lost this game last season and beyond. Arteta clearly has the team focused and motivated. COYG!

[@GreekCommander]

We are chasing City with a 4 point lead!

[@afsar_gunner5271]

I just love being an Arsenal fan right now COYG

[@gentnextdoor]

Gabriel played very well watch it again. he just needs to work on his temperament.

[@tom4156]

Finally some sense! He's been fantastic this season. This pathetic fanbase always needs a scapegoat and they're peddling this ridiculous narrative that Gabriel is it. Utter nonsense

[@matlapengkgotlele]

After watching the game yesterday i don't have the courage to watch the game again. It feels like i would relive the stressful 90 minutes again.

[@royolstad8532]

You know the way you're feeling towards Tierny,? That pang of his not being in the side because of his gravitas, and his skills, is the way I feel about Tomi not playing on the right. Tomi is an amazing defender. He's a wall. And he's proven he can move up the field, as well. (I still wonder if part of Saka's dip has been Tomi not coming up to play with him.) This competition for spots is good, it's needful, but it's hard.

[@robertocaesar9870]

Saka's dip? Have you seen his goal contributions this season?

[@Gooner184]

Charles there are ways of watching non televised games... gotta get with the times man 🤣

[@reece9052]

For real someone hook him up with a stream

[@davidkavanagh3484]

Tierney has to play Tommy was checking on all the time and did not supply quick ball or assistance to Martenelli.

[@mathewhudson7649]

Gabriel would have been sent off for Kicking but he didn't kick, he raised his leg and VAR saw it clearly also there was a clear offside before the pen. We weren't at our best just like the Arsenal ladies but both teams got the 3 points.

[@samthrupp1729]

Good points on Gabriel too. He's been excellent except for some seriously bad but isolated moments. Definitely something to improve on but in general he's playing really well.

[@carolmosweu1033]

I hope we dont lose KT. He is still important to our team

[@bassdog61]

Funny, the Leeds Arsenal match was on SkyTV Italia but not in England?! Tough match, lucky we got the 3 points honestly but it usually goes the other way for us, good to see some luck cone our way. COYG!

[@javan_Wonders]

Hi Charles,I love Gabriel.Because of Saliba,People Forget How Good He Is.I hope He Develops into a Monster at the back

[@Goonerdarma]

3 points away from home and the invincibles are still the invincibles ☺

[@Smiffy-72]

Mad game 😶..but dug in again..diff mentality this season..as for the Bamford thing gabby hardly touched him..was way blown out of proportion

[@Nostradanus86]

Gabriel infact all our Gabriel's are class acts.

[@lukewilloughby3645]

I think arsenal have one of the best defences at the moment and what people need to take into consideration is that they are still young and learning every game

[@joeabrahams6680]

Thanks Charles. From the start of the match, one just had this wierd feeling like it was going to be that type of game. I'm just happy we won, you can see the players were just out of it in the 2nd half. Jesus seemed not his usual self, not sure what that was about but we move. Quick one, I've noticed lately people have shifted post from Xhaka and have now taken up Gabriel as the new fall guy. All it takes is for the media and fans to hold a reputation about him and the match officials will now start also. Yesterday's match showed this, one of the commentators made a mistake saying Gabriel cause the first penalty and later corrected himself and even the 2nd penalty which was eventually overturned, I feel that the fact that it was Gabriel played a part in the linesman giving it. Saliba equally makes mistakes, but you hardly hear piling about it leaving Gabriel as the low-hanging fruit whenever people are looking for a fall guy. Don't get me wrong, Gabriel has his hairy moments, but I feel, just it was for Xhaka, it was always blown way out of proportion.

[@11233355445]

🤯🤯

[@11233355445]

Jesus had no supply bro

[@joeabrahams6680]

@@11233355445 Yeah I get what you mean, especially in the 2nd half he didn't get much service. But generally, by his own standards so far this season, he wasn't his usual self fighting for every ball, relentless pressing, constituting a nuisance positively everywhere and his all round work rate. Moreso because he didn't travel with the rest to Norway so couldn't have used fatigue as a reason for the rather dull display. But all in all, I'm 100% positive he'll come around, it was just that type of game.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

First penalty should never have happened. Leeds player 2 yards offside. Same linesman. So because not goal don't take to VAR lol. Our referrees and whoever makes protocols etc are muppets. That is as polite as I can make it.

[@greyhound1racing]

Like you yesterday I was busy elsewhere, couldn’t believe the match wasn’t on tv, to anyone who had to listen on the radio, well it was a nightmare!! From the commentary sounded like a 4 allround !! But who cares, a win is a win and on we go . My Christmas present this year is we buy a top class winger at any price and give the two young lads a rest. Please Santa 🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄

[@space0612]

still not sure about Arteta's inverted LB thing. few LBs in the world can do a good job there, and when they can, they are usually defensively not as good. Zinchenko did a great job there but defensively Tierney is a lot better. Would he really start Zinchenko ahead of Tierney in big games? Cancelo costing City the goal was the prime example of the defensive concerns of this tactics.

[@theheavy5335]

managing fixtures, match fitness, and injuries is probably what's going to define our season. second half against Leeds; Odegarrd, Martinelli, Jesus, seemed weary and didn't show the level and intensity they've been playing for most of this season. even some stray passes and mental lapses which are uncharacteristic from Tomiyasu, Gabriel, and Saliba could be indicative of the mental weariness the team is going through. I would prefer Arteta to rotate the team more often to rest our key players whenever possible even if it means focusing solely on the league and fielding more youth players for Europa, but I understand the squad is not as deep as he'd like to rotate and keep the quality. Edu has his work cut out to bring in that deep lying midfielder cover for Partry/Xhaka and a first team quality forward player to cover for Martinelli/Saka/Jesus in January as minimum. even if it is more expensive than the summer window, our current position is too promising to not go for it this season. this win at Leeds shows we're learning to win ugly and when we're not our best. when our starting 11 is fit and rested, we can compete with anyone in the league; we've beat spurs, and more importantly beat Liverpool (who I thought were our bogey team before the last game). Even for City, their Liverpool defeat shows they are vulnerable; and our game with them last season shows that we can compete with them if our team is fit and focused.

[@betterglobe139]

Gabriel magahaeles is a very good player though he has to work on his emotions, aside from that he is a star

[@royolstad8532]

I was kind of rooting for a draw in the Man C/LFC game. I don't want to see Liverpool awaken and that win could turn their season around. Not complaining about a 4 point lead, however.

[@amakky1989]

Not that I wish any injury on a player but Jota being out now I think it won’t be smooth sailing for them. And to be fair 14 points is a healthy gap

[@vivienmc5983]

Roy, I’m with you. City will probably win the league so want them to take points of our top four rivals.

[@alexcoyg3281]

We are playing so many games, this squad does not have the experience, judging by the results, its fantastic, i just hope we give rest to those who play seemingly every game, Tierney will get playing time 100%, no reason to be worried

[@saulignacioalcala2265]

our team are showing good attitudes good attitudes propositivity courage propositivity decission commitment respect humillity perseverance commitment respect prudence discipline good actions good attitudes.Our suport most tonbe unconditional go on Arsenal

[@JohnScarrott]

We do attack a lot, but we proved yesterday that we have a great defence when we need it.

[@samthrupp1729]

Charles how do you not have a subscription to an EPL streaming site????

[@ezekwesunday58]

I was really proud of the boys .....but at some point we really look tired....but the fighting spirit which Arteta has in-store into the boys us WOW...but we really need to be careful of Gabriel because he is slowly becoming our greatest problem at the back....COYG I LOVE YOU FOREVER ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheDjSweets]

Great problem because he has a few mistakes so tell me which Arsenal player out there perfect? Did you look at his stats or you just following a narrative? Even throughout our Golden era with Wenger we had players making mistakes. We are top with Gab so how does happen. was he nothing to do with that?

[@supercellgenius9302]

@@TheDjSweets what are you talking about? Gabriel has made more errors leading to goals than any other player in epl

[@ezekwesunday58]

Am not saying Gabriel is a bad player Man ......but too many errors in him which will probably cost us at some point.....he really needs to grow up....he was supposed to be the leader in helping Saliba develop more...but now he is more problem to Saliba....COYG❤️❤️

[@bkl43]

@@supercellgenius9302 But he played really well yesterday. Just like Charles said. Let us take the positives just like we do for Saliba.

[@supercellgenius9302]

@@bkl43 he said he played well for most if the game, once again he almost spoiled it by kicking out hes just lucky he was fouled 1st

[@onenation9510]

Football teams challenging for the Premiership have tough competition for places - it’s unavoidable! Plus, Tierney is injury prone so fatigue needs to be managed carefully. Unfortunately, I can’t see a future for Nuno Tavares at Arsenal with the success of Benjamin White and Tomiyasu occupying Right-Back positions.

[@michaelmorley6522]

Every player will make mistakes but Gabriel always looks as if he has a mistake in him and his losses of control are a concern. It has got him sent off in the past and he was lucky this time. Perhaps a time of reflection on the bench might help him. Tommy-White-Saliba-Tierney is a good back four. Gabriel is a top player but losses of control are unacceptable if we are to remain fighting for top spot. However I am a big fan of his. Saka back to his best and our front three are as good as anyone’s.

[@MysteriaLentine]

The secret to success against arsenal; attack away from Tomiyasu. Leeds had so much joy down the right till Arteta brought in Tierney and flipped Tomiyasu and like clockwork; Leeds attacked down the left. Food for thought

[@monstermunch4956]

If you are an Arsenal fan. Delete this comment then 😂

[@JpAcekid23]

Clearly you aren't😂 But nice to see you trying to be one, nice try buddy

[@MysteriaLentine]

@@JpAcekid23 definitely not an arsenal fan. More of a Laliga dude. But Arsenal are definitely my favourite English team. Just saying what I saw from the game

[@oluwaseunoguntomole6756]

Hey Charles, I'm confused about that Gabriel incident at the end especially the penalty call. Can a penalty be given for an off the ball incident even if the incident was in the box? That was the baffling part of the whole incident to me. Even if Bamford did not initially foul Gabriel, can a penalty be given for that incident (if Gabriel actually made contact with Bamford) when Ramsdale had the ball in his hands? I'm sure you're more enlightened on the rules than I am.

[@adrianos198]

No he was fouled but was carded for being naughty.

[@kukatahansa]

Penalty can be given because the ball was in play. Ramsdale holding the ball does not have anything to do with it.

[@oluwaseunoguntomole6756]

@@kukatahansa You are wrong about the ball still in play. There was no way Bamford could have attempted to play the ball as long as it was in Ramsdale's hands. If Ramsdale does not put the ball back in play, he would've been penalised for time wasting. Please explain to me how Ramsdale can be penalised for time wasting if the ball was still in play.

[@calebpowell9158]

arguments around saka remind me of arguments of my favorite NFL player Aaron Donald. One of the big guys on the line and had 2-3 guys covering him every game, stopped making huge plays as often but still got the job done. That’s saka every week. Constantly having the LCM or LCB helping out whatever LB has to deal with him. Need to get his and Saliba/martinelli contracts done ASAP

[@theheavy5335]

reminds me of Steph Curry's 'gravity'; the mere presence of a player is a threat enough to pull in double and triple teams which allows more space for other players. other players need to capitalize on the space that Saka buys which Odegarrd and White are getting better at

[@calebpowell9158]

@@theheavy5335 yuppp, before Jesus came in he’d setup those chances but Auba and Laca would only score 1/15 chances it seemed like.

[@gabrielofurhie1107]

I alway listen to your wonderful comments. People ave been criticizing Gabriel for his mistake in games. But we should also look at his stat. He has played wonderful. Compare him with $80 million defenders. He has performed much better. I know he'll grow out of it. He's still young.

[@joeh9454]

Tough 2nd half lots of play by our box. You could see Gabriel M set up Bamford for the intentional foul but that kick out was out of order.

[@FaniNkuna]

Players need to understand that Mikel has to do what's best for the team and always be ready when called upon that's what has made man city so great, Pep can change players and still be great. No one owns positions... Tierney must keep working and keep a positive attitude within the group

[@osaroboehigiator345]

The Tomi experiment is done now. KT should be back in his position so we can get the right balance for every game.

[@robertocaesar9870]

It wasn't an experiment. That was the third time Tomi's played LB, always against right wingers who like to cut in. Aaronson in this game. Tomi being ambidextrous is part of it. Also he plays left CB for Japan. Versatile player

[@mikeyy1916]

lets start talking about January Transfers

[@daman1810]

Imagine playing city this week and going 7 points clear, really wanted that game now!

[@derrickringtho2563]

To be honest, the boys are a bit fatigued. We need more recruitment in Jan to have some substantial cover for key positions - Cover for Thomas, Martinelli and Jesus..

[@reece9052]

True, only gonna get worse

[@49undefeated49]

I saw this game live and Bamford was getting a bit too aggressive with Gabriel, winding him up big time. Gabriel is only human and this is why he reacted to being charged at like that. I still think Arsenal will surprise everyone this season by winning the league. I'm sure they will strengthen in January to provide strong cover. Arteta deserves much more respect from pundits!!!

[@esew7124]

Arteta will be great. I have always liked him

[@MrAlexMorello]

I say it for last month #justiceforMagalhaes, he’s vital starter

[@livelearnandteach7402]

Saka's goal wins it for us again.

[@adaezeuzokwe1214]

The linesman should be investigated for seeing that and calling it a penalty. He is the one who obviously has an issue

[@paulkingsbury7243]

I didn’t see him kick out he put his leg up to protect himself from Branford falling on him , no thrust forward , he stood his ground he doesn’t have to jump out the way of bamford

[@Simsach1]

Charles bro can you lower the intro music please.......

[@moviegooner49]

Wow. We had Lady luck on our side today. Should have lost that game. Can't imagine what leeds fans are feeling. We we're poor very poor. Especially the second half. Mistakes all over the place. Leeds did an excellent job with a high press and playing good sharp football. But somehow we won. Unbelievable. 10 games played won nine. Top of the league, four points clear!

[@gabrielofurhie1107]

We still another midfield for partey. When he's injured. We got to go out and get more players in the January transfer.

[@JohnScarrott]

On paper we should win against Southampton, Notts Forest, and Wolves. So the tricky one is Chelski, but we have a good record there, winning 4-2, 1-0 in our last 2 away Premier League games, and 2-2 the one before, having last lost away in the 2018/2019 season. 9 or 10 points out of 12 will still see us top when the World Cup starts, thanks to our 4 point lead. 12 points would be outstanding.

[@craig380]

Looking forward to the Chelsea game. Based on his PL performance yesterday, Auba will be lucky to get a start, he was dreadful.

[@phildemetriou440]

I don't get how Arsenal were so good against Spurs and Liverpool, yet struggled against Leeds. Do they get the jitters when playing away from home ?

[@elixir9261]

Bogey team. This same Leeds smashed Chelsea remember. It’s just how football works sometimes.

[@bobbymartins9778]

Am a big fan of yours? ? Charles Watt

[@joshgrun6921]

We were poor and we were lucky but we also got three points. I’ll take that any day. Whatever brings Tuesday and Wednesday night football back to the emirates next season!

[@shoaib3418]

I don't understand the criticism aimed at Gabriel Magalhães by so many people. It seem as if people 'have' to blame him even if it's not his fault. Sure he was a bit rash in the end but he did it only in reaction to a foul by Bamford, and VAR correctly overturned the red card and penalty. Now compare this to Saliba's second half performance: it was one of the worst defensive displays by "any" Arsenal player this season. Saliba was beaten by Bamford, who then scored, although only because Bamford had committed a foul on Gabriel. Saliba subsequently handballed to concede a penalty, although one that Bamford missed. Then there was an unforced error in possession by Saliba to put Bamford through on goal, which forced Aaron Ramsdale to rescue us with a brilliant save. Saliba was then caught on the wrong side of Bamford, having a nibble at Bamford as he breezed through on goal, and we were fortunate that Bamford didn’t go to ground or it would have been a straight red for Saliba as he was the last man. But I don't see many people criticizing Saliba for such a poor display. And that's fine because he is still young and will get better. But to treat Gabriel differently even when he put on a very fine defensive effort - I do think he was our second best player vs Leeds behind Ramsdale - is just not fair.

[@BigFred109]

Time for a Tomiyasu Saliba White Tierney back 4

[@virupakshawalla5734]

Would have taken a draw at Scumpool but definitely didn't want Liverpool win. I am looking long term (season long) and hope I am wrong but fear Liverpool coming back to top 4 more than idea we will win the league over another 28 games. That could have kicked them into action.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

@@cluckingbell1772 you a Liverpool fan.? Most trolls are Spuds fans. Scouse scum too busy stoning buses and breaking into houses.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

@@cluckingbell1772 you being called a troll is probably about as complimentary a description as you can expect in your life.

[@henrygooner3397]

Good morning Charles COYG

[@SLHfernie]

The reality is Arsenal were under the cosh for the entire second half, and Saka became a passenger (not alone, but your praise for him in this game is OTT), and Leeds could (and should) have scored 3. We just could not keep the ball at all under the severe press - worrying and frustrating tò watch. Only steadied the ship when Tomi went to RB and formation changed to back 3 / 5. Gabriel could have thrown away 2 points at the death, unforgivable and needs to be given a severe bollocking! Incredibly lucky win, but delighted the Invincibles record survives another season in the era of financial doping.

[@batcavedave2535]

I'm sick of hearing we were lucky because they missed their penalty, are we just going to ignore the fact that the Leeds winger was offside in the build up. Should never have been a penalty due to the offside. Yes Leeds played well but we had the same amount of shots on target and the bulk of possession. Its not luck its resilience. We deserve a lot more credit for this performance. Gabriel had an excellent game, he played far better than Saliba who got a free ride because he's flavour of the month. Saliba has been fantastic on the whole this season but big Gabby has been very good for a couple of seasons now. Setting aside the penalty Saliba gave away he also misplaced a pass right on the edge of our box which nearly cost us. We should be happy to have the CB options we have and not slate them at every opportunity.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

You can't really credit Arsenal for the win. Leeds missing great chances is what enabled Arsenal to win and that was down to luck. The same luck that allowed us to win in Norway. We'll need to improve significantly otherwise we'll start losing and I'm sure there will be lots of teams looking at how Leeds played against us.

[@JohnScarrott]

Arsenal scored the goal, so the win is 100% theirs

[@moviegooner49]

One bad game and it's "we need to improve significantly" lol

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

@@moviegooner49 Two bad games and more importantly in both their tactics managed to neutralise Arsenal in the second half. Up to now Arsenal have generally been the better team and even the game we lost against Man Utd we outplayed them. Now it looks like managers have found a way to play against us that they should really have won. Other managers will be looking at these games and next time we may not be so lucky, particular against a team with better strikers. We can't afford to throw away points against "lesser" opposition if we want to still be challenging in April and we rode our luck yesterday.

[@moviegooner49]

@@UnknownUser-rb9pd That's because Leeds were pressing for 90 min and we were tired after Norway. Little to no teams can do that for such a long time. Against Bode it was on an artificial pitch, the home team were undefeated in 14 European games and we're playing like it was a cup final. Southampton and PSV aren't going to play like leeds. Only City and Liverpool can do that.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

@@moviegooner49 In Norway we only played four players who started against Liverpool. And when we did bring on others they had less than half an hour to play. God help us if we're playing top teams in the Champion's League next season which will be a lot more difficult than Bodo. Even the travelling for the players was not exactly demanding as Bodo have their own airport and is a shorter flight than many European destinations. It's been a brilliant start but we have to be careful we don't get complacent. I know many people think Arteta walks on water but there have been many times in the last 3 years that we've slipped up badly and there has been a resistance to changing things around. The last thing I want to see is the gloating from other top six fans that they knew that Arsenal were going to do their usual bottle job.

[@reece9052]

We've got super mik arteta

[@beasleychubb6721]

“The Saka of old” 😂

[@virupakshawalla5734]

Invincible was nice but means little. That side would have lost league by 10 points to City lol. They made a win 3 points to to encourage attacking play. Maybe we would have gotten 100 points playing for wins right to the end 🤣. That isn't a popular opinion but we were lucky in quite a few of the draws. This side draws few games. 👍

[@geoffbutler2893]

We do need back up in January i hope 3 or 4 players. Lets just keep going the salty media pundits just want us to fail

[@ritchieangie8763]

Make no mistake. Gabriel M is a very very good player and defender. My worry is that he lacks attitude. By this, I am talking about some of his careless mistakes he is upto, especially during the game with Liverpool and recently, the game with Leed. What Gabriel M did with the Leeds striker should be condemned. It was stupid and uncall for. Ladies and gentlemen, on another day, an act.like that will cost Arsenal too much. Arteta need to speak to Gabriel. He needs to sit-up with regards to such acts on the field of play

[@事実陳列罪]

It was nice to see Saka scoring with his right foot. Tomiyasu or Tierney will depend on tactics, if we do a 3-2-5 then Tomiyasu, if 2-3-5 then Tierney. Obviously 3-2-5 means a longer pass to the wings especially Martinelli, but can return to a defensive shape faster. Gabriel is fine just sometimes nervous, but I hope his yellow cards do not build up.

[@onlymasud1]

About Tierney situation, against Liverpool was ok but yesterday Tierney should play. We need to put bit more respect to Tierney, and Arteta should play him. He is a better defender, he is a leader. With a run of games he should be back to his best again

[@mrmra909]

Gabriel need to learn from xhaka before late..

[@christziatzos184]

Waiting for the haters, they will find something wrong with the result, players etc.

[@tom4156]

Always. Need someone to take their miserables lives out on.

[@christziatzos184]

@@tom4156 lol correct. Real fans know we can’t play beautiful every game even though it’s in the clubs DNA. We are doing brilliant right now.

[@betterglobe139]

I think you are not right with tierney comments. It's just a rotational mentality that arteta is developing to keep everyone happy but tierney is in our set up 100%

[@Dialsquare-eh4ho]

And xhaka

[@mazelganguly1022]

Big Gabi has to keep his cool. It's amazing to see him fight and show passion but he has to use his head. For me it when it comes to Tomi / Tierney , it would depend on the game. On games you need to load one side and want an overlapping full back KT is your man all day , on days when you need to defend and fight it out , it should be Tomi.

[@williamfrancis5546]

It was a let off for Arsenal. Thank God Arsenal got the win 🏆. May Arsenal continue to win 🏆 and stay at the top of the Premier League God willing. Arsenal rocks 🏆 🙏 🤲 🕍 🪨 🎸.

[@NotNow.NotEver]

We lost Vs UTD when we were the better team. Leeds fans must feel bemused by the result but it happens.

[@bergkamp48]

Trust Arteta will have them working on how to handle a press coming out of our end - lost possession far too often - next up of course is City....Haaland will convert those chances Bamford missed

[@jaspreetsingh7423]

Pains me to say this but in Zinchenko looks like we have bought ourselves another liability on left. No wonder Mikel is already planning for Tomiyasu last backup left back 😐 Tierny just has to suck it up.

[@moviegooner49]

What are you talking about Zinchenko's injured at the moment. He's been brilliant this season. Stop trolling muppet

[@TheDjSweets]

because he has a few mistakes!? tell me which Arsenal player out there is perfect? Even throughout our Golden era with Wenger we had players making mistakes. We are top with Gabriel at CB so how did happen if he's a problem? He's very aggressive and young playing in the toughest league in the world and we riding high. same so called fans saying Saka was done until last week and Auba is also done yeah!?Way too much FIFA. put the controller down for a few days.

[@adrianos198]

Spuds, pool and bodo plastic so it was bound to happen. A gold 3 points

[@antoniogamez1054]

COYG

[@mrlionrocks]

Invest heavily in January and we have a chance x

[@majestyofrock2702]

Enough of the Gabriel nonsense, he’s a baller!!!

[@clintmillz_1up172]

First once again

[@jidf32]

🍪

[@clintmillz_1up172]

🥛

[@gabrielofurhie1107]

I think Jesus need rest. He's over use. You could see his work rate every game. He puts in 100%. That's why we need another striker in that position. I know Eddie is not as good as Jesus.

[@dessiparis3553]

Psv 1-3 Southampton 1-4 Psv 1-2 Forest 0-6 Zurich 0-4 Chelsea 1-2 Brighton 0-3 Wolves 2-4 World cup break............ Westham 2-3 Brighton 1-5 Newcastle 1-3 Spurs 0-2 Man'u 0-3

[@jamessmyth3437]

I believe man City will win the league so any team playing against man utd..Chelsea..spurs..and Liverpool I want them to win..so I wasn't to happy that Liverpool won

[@virupakshawalla5734]

Fans amazing to keep singing as we got battered. Do we drug them? I was shouting pass it to someone in a black strip ffs 🤣

[@virupakshawalla5734]

@@cluckingbell1772 I was at Highbury watching us beat Liverpool when you didn't even have your pension old one. I am abroad getting everything PL game for a quid a week but will be back and try and catch a game. But hottest ticket in town.. My cousin has 2 season tickets so if his partner is busy one time love it to be against your scum. But seems your a scouse and we already battered you at home.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

@@cluckingbell1772 I always feel you commenting here keeps you off the drink and drugs for a few minutes Lee. It's my good deed for the day.

[@austinmarvellous2127]

The trick with tomiyasu is that he covers as lcb most part of the game so that's why tomi got the head start over KT.

[@christianbechhenriksen898]

For me Tierney over Tomiyasu. Tomiyasu was very poor yesterday in the build up, throwing a lot of balls away.

[@automotivel3501]

Gabriel is a liability, he always has a mistake in him, and it all too often leads to a goal. Saliba & White CB's Tomiyasu and Tierney full backs.

[@MrAlexMorello]

Who needs Tierney when Tomiyasu is fit