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[@judeugboma11]

Why is nobody talking about Thomas Partey's performance against PSG?

[@caps8723]

Best performance by Thomas Partey so far this season

[@saiki248]

One of his best performances. It seems like he's slowly getting back to his best as the games go by. He does tend to drop off around the 60-65 min mark but Arteta seemed to have noticed. Hopefully he stays fit, we'll need him going forward 🔥🔥🔥

[@opeyemi2077]

​@@saiki248 he's gets leggy around that time. And it becomes obvious...

[@JayAllenftw]

Nobody? I’ve literally heard it talked about in at least 6 different podcasts and videos.

[@promisewilliams9249]

Thomas has been awesome since the beginning of the season

[@craig380]

Agree with your thoughts on Gabby J, he just needs to bag a goal. Everyone was criticising 'nelli just a couple of weeks ago, then he gets some assists and a goal and his confidence has improved massively, and with it his overall game. Gabby J still has a tremendous amount to offer the team, and we will need him with all the fixtures we have coming up after the international break. He'll be back in form soon.

[@NakulKrishna]

The problem with Jesus is he’s too emotional, and not clinical enough. He can squeeze in a goal somehow but still overthink things the next game. I think his injuries have resulted in him wanting to do things his body can’t. His pace has fallen off a cliff, his burst to open up space and his turning radius too has been hampered, he can’t even run faster than back tracking CB’s, which means he’s never going to get enough time to get a shot off properly and he’s always been a horrible instinctual striker and also now makes bad decisions all over the place. He’s a backup winger in our squad at best but his wages make his presence a huge problem. I think it’s time to take the L and move on from him. I would absolutely loved to be proven wrong but I don’t think I will. The players playing instead of him are just far better at the moment and he’s out 2nd highest paid player. Just doesn’t make sense anymore.

[@joeabrahams6680]

Thanks Charles. I love Gabby J too but let's call it as it is, this team has moved past him now. I don't get these narratives that suggest that he hasn't had much time to impress this season. He started in our easiest match of the season against Bolton and still couldn't get a goal or assist (not that he was particularly poor though). He also started against Atalanta too and we know how that went. He will have a role to play in the course of the season of course, but we all know when everyone's fit he doesn't start and let's not pretend like that started this season.

[@markstevens7589]

I agree. Its interesting how when we bought jesus and zinchenko they seemed to elevate the team and make us more serious somehow. But quite quickly the team moved on and was upgraded, this together with their injuries means as u say we have now left them behind and they feel like decent squad players now

[@joeabrahams6680]

@markstevens7589 Couldn't agree more. Tomiyasu, Zinny and Partey are also on borrowed time now. Not too long ago we kept carrying passengers with the narrative that "yes they get injured a lot but when they're fit they're really good." The most underrated attribute in football is availability (fitness). It doesn't matter how good you are if you're rarely around to play. Tomiyasu hasn't played since June and Zinny's own is getting close to 2 months now and no one notices and the squad is getting used to not having them around anymore. I feel, when the summer transfer window opens, they could get the ESR package which is "thanks for everything, you're a really good footballer but sorry we cannot build a squad challenging on all fronts with players who we can't count on to stay fit for a reasonable period of time". Sentiments won't win, a certain level of ruthlessness is what's required at this level now.

[@twistedgooner6472]

Totally agree I just can’t see Jesus ever being what he was again. it’s time to move on from it. honestly starting to cringe when he plays

[@caps8723]

Unfortunately injuries have hindered his progress, if you could rekindle the form from 22/23 season I’d be up for keeping him

[@judeugboma11]

I believe Jesus is under pressure to perform. He needs time to regain his confidence.

[@okayvictoro9024]

When a big team like psg is 2 goals down they are expected to go all out and I was happy to see pragmatism from Arsenal . In the past we would ha e gone gong ho and probably concede I'm happy to see that we are maturing and learning how to win differently. We must also not forget that our best creator and flair player has been out I'm Impressed with how we have stopped and coped . Imagine how I.proved we will be whe Odegard is back

[@InsideTC]

Totally Agree

[@langzhi1873]

After the tough fixtures we’ve been through playing without Odegaard, I think it’s interesting to know that you don’t necessarily need a one to one replacement for your key player when you have a squad full of versatile talents, all you need to do is to make small changes to the formation to accommodate the profiles of players you’re bringing in to substitute. The same can say about covering for Saka if he’s absent

[@DavidKeith-f9b]

I love the show Charles,what impresses me about the Arsenal now is the different ways we play and the player flexibility we can manage games so well.

[@koetrotsotetsi2598]

You are right Charles, but unless he keeps things simple...the bench is waiting for him

[@paulmelham9223]

Hi Charles , great content as usual mate. JESUS , my thoughts are online with yours, the lad is just low in confidence at present. Once Arteta takes the boys to dubai in the new year. Him and the whole team will get their mojo back to top form.( well I hope they have planned a dubai trip early 2025) in January 2024 it was a major turning point for our team. Keep up the good work Charles.🎉

[@innercircle341]

there is a lot more to it than low confidence ffs

[@Naheed_Ahmed1917]

Hi Charles and James, my brother thinks if we do win anything, it's gonna be because of our defence, and i'd have to agree with him. What are your thoughts?

[@barryhemmings8640]

Lately been critical of partey but the last to a free games wow !!!

[@MussaNgoma-r2k]

Thomas party is brilliant to watch right now, more fire my. brother

[@harryegen1405]

I can’t believe people are surprised Partey has been playing well… I’ve always thought his only question mark is if he can stay healthy

[@steve-k83]

Hello Mr Watts, About Jesus, it’s natural for for him to overdo things at this moment in time & it’s also difficult more than ever to get out of it with all the critics & criticism from our fan base. But, he’ll be fine..

[@ayindeoluwadamiloa5142]

Hi Charles and Benge inside arsenal I hope arsenal are keeping tab of Benjamin sesko and his development what a striker he will be in future,big up Charles and Benge ❤

[@akeeltaylor6826]

Hope he works hard an gets in a good groove i still think he will come good or atleast have world class moments SUPPORT HIM

[@AFCJaack]

Morning Charles and Benge! With Kai Havertz being so integral for us and not losing that position anytime soon, do you see us trying to sign Šeško again in the summer? Love the show guys, keep up the hard work.

[@DrReju382]

We need a No 9 still. Methinks…but am neither Charles nor Benge😀😀

[@gordonpatterson8615]

Martinelli could hardly stand at the end of the PSG game, I would expect some changes for Southampton, maybe Sterling starting?

[@J4MR0CK]

This is why us fans have no place to bring a players loyalty into question when they leave after doing well. We don't hesitate to write players off when the players no longer suits the club's ambitions so we also should accept if players want a new challenge.

[@GerardJLim]

Inside Arsenal Extra Time: Thank you for the great work you do, Charles and James, it's truly an enjoyable watch/listen! Are we slightly worried about how much Havertz has been asked to do? One assumes he'll be called up for Germany as well for the upcoming interlull. Might perhaps be best if Sterling/Jesus started in his place this weekend, as he's now become an ever important cog in our set-up, especially in Odergaard's absence.

[@caldepen372]

It is hard for all involved when a player keeps getting injured. So difficult to build momentum and confidence. At some point it has a detrimental affect on the relationships. Coaches move on, players start feeling isolated, etc. Not easy.

[@azeemkhadam]

Inside Extra: My question concerns MLS: what a guy he is. He seems to be mentally and physically a real strong guy at his age. So far he plays as an inverting left back, what do you think his natural position is and where do you think he will be playig for us in the long run? Cheers and coyg!

[@afelatio3684]

Morning Charles and Benge, love the content as always. Everyone is talking about us potentially replacing Jesus, but I still don’t believe we have adequate Saka cover - which is just as important. Sterling was a good piece of business, and can cover RW, but isn’t of the same quality. Do you think this will be address soon? Some right wingers I wouldn’t mind seeing in an arsenal shirt include Mbuemo and Semenyo. Cheers

[@spags6962]

It was good to have a discussion about Jesus. Maybe a start against a weaker opponent like Southampton would do him some good. And if we get a penalty, maybe giving the ball to Jesus, like they did last year when I think Odegaard gave the spot kick to Havertz.

[@HenryArthurPhillips]

Charles - there were stories in the media last week that Palmeiras are trying to take Jesus back to Brazil in 2025. Have you heard anything about that?

[@Sss-on2bv]

Get Jesus out of the door in Jan and bring in a forward someone with experience while we wait for the big summer move (sesko/Isaak)

[@MartinMcIntyre-xx9iv]

Great content as usual, Charles. Even better fart at 3.29😆 Fair play, an empty house is better that a bad tenant👌🏻😆

[@willattheark]

i caught that fart too! hahahaha

[@MartinMcIntyre-xx9iv]

@@willattheark Hahaha, class!

[@LateBloomerStories2020]

Me reading this exactly when it happened on the video killed me 😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@MartinMcIntyre-xx9iv]

😂😂

[@SueMyChin]

Question: Hi guys, When Odegaard picked up the injury everyone was talking about how we could cope without him. I commented a few times that Trossard was the perfect back up but it felt like others didn't agree, understandably as he's obviously a very different player. How do you feel about our back-up for Odegaard now we've seen Leo in that position a number of times? - Ben

[@NSW_XUZIA]

HIGH WATTAGE ⚡⚡⚡

[@kunimitsune177]

Cringe.

[@arsenalarmys.a7058]

🔥🔥🔥

[@arsenim01]

Hi Charles, do you think the game against Southampton represents an opportunity to trial an alternative centre back pairing in the premier league. Obviously the usual caveats about not taking anyone lightly still apply, however it might be worthwhile trialling an alternative in the event that one of our 2 main men are ever injured. It also allows some much needed rest for one of big gaby or Willo. Many thanks Nimish

[@samthrupp1729]

I don’t think gabby needs a goal - I think that’s the thinking that’s getting him into trouble. He just needs to relax, keeping working hard for the team, and contribute that way. The assists and goals will come.

[@abhimit14]

#extratime Hi Charles/James According to you what Arsenal needs to do in European competition to change the narrative, I have been listening to various pundits and everyone is like At Home we are unstoppable and At Away we are being labelled as TIMID. When I took my Arsenal bias off even I noticed Arteta has been for quite a time but unfortunately we don’t have any worth remembering European nights away be it in CL or EL

[@lewistibbs3359]

We HAVE to win against Southampton!! My partners mum is getting married to a massive Southampton fan next weekend and I've hijacked my partners Maid on Honour speech to include a load of jokes about how rubbish Southampton are. If we lose ill have to take them out so I really need the boys to pull through for me here 😅 Preferably a massive score too but I'll take any win 😂

[@JohnCauldwell]

😂

[@gspianoguitar4369]

Havertz is a quandery for me. It's as clear as day his strength is up top and the sooner Arteta forgets about him anywhere near midfield the better. I do feel with Trossard around him, (who by the way is the best natural composed finisher at the club) we are setting a very different proposition to the opposition. Havertz has the ability to find spaces up top where it gets tight. He's a very difficult player to mark and keep tabs is also surprisingly aggressive which leads to confusion in how the opposition deal with him creates space for others. I honestly feel if he leaves Havertz in the final third we will win the title. If he doesn't we won't

[@MOShellers]

Extra Time. Hello both, I know this is a little early (very early) to think about, but having gone through these first few games, who do you think will be leaving us at the end of this season? Thank you for the content, all the best!

[@barryhemmings8640]

Partey the last couple of games brilliant

[@masonnealgrove7595]

Hi Charles, I am a fan of Jesus but I think with us playing havertz as our first choice striker we should look to sign another big number 9 but is a traditional striker for a better back up option.

[@shreyas_pulle5636]

Hi Charles and James - can you comment on what felt like a lacklustre atmosphere at the PSG match. What can we do to make it better

[@stephenshanley4358]

Inside Arsenal Extra Time - Hi Charles and James love the show ! Wondering if either of you have any concerns with Calafiori’s decision making? I can see the good player in him but I do wonder if he has been given a lot of game time very quickly ? Would hate for him to get all this game time only to make a few costly errors and then stunt his growth into a better player due to some big mistakes. I also feel that with Jesus he is showing a selfish side in regards to not making passes when in the box when he has had many easier options around him. All being said I am optimistic of our future as a team just some small worries I have.

[@abhimit14]

#extratime Hi Charles & James, Amazing content as always It may seem little unpopular opinion but I think with the current setup I believe Kai is our most important player. I understand we have Saliba Gabriel as best defensive partnership but we do have others who can step up but I don’t see anyone in the squad who can do what Havertz is doing with and without the ball. Would love to know what you guys think of him. Many labelled him as a waste signing but he is I guess undroppable now. Also what’s your take on Tomi and Zinchenko. They are good players but mostly they are out injured. What’s the point of having such players who have great potential but are missing crucial part of the season

[@Lezbots95]

Questions: good afternoon ! I wanted to ask you about the future of Ben White. With Timber being an absolute force & class act. Will Mikel rotate them or what will come of this? Honestly I have a funny feeling that White might become a CDM CB RB hybrid since Partay is leaving at the end of the season. Thanks a ton & love the show love Gerrry

[@arthursleep8307]

Hi Charles I can’t believe how many people are criticising Arsenal for being good without the ball and using the dark arts.. these were the same people who were saying pretty football doesn’t win you games and that Arsenal have a soft underbelly.. I think people are just reluctant to give us the praise we deserve

[@petercook9100]

Extra Time - Thanks for the continued great content guys. Do you think Mikel will start to rest our ‘big’ players (Saliba, Gabi, Rice, Saka, Havertz) in Prem/CL games rather than waiting till his hand is forced by injury? Great opportunity to play Nwaneri, Sterling, Kiwior from the start on Saturday IMO

[@jeremiahmityero7501]

Inside Arsenal Extra Time: We speak about keeping players fresh and that being beneficial in the long run why does this not apply to Saka I think he will benefit in the long run maybe coming off the bench in certain games southampton for example considering we have sterling now who can play that position,. That quote from arterta saying best players play every game is flawed none of these "best players" do the defensive work that saka does every game

[@dicksonhagoi2849]

Yeah not just Saka doing defensive duty but everyone in that Arsenal team does defensive work and that's why we aren't easy to breakdown, this means Arsenal players put in alot of work and this with time takes a toll on players hence need for rotation , Mikel must prudently use the personnel at his disposal to enable us go the full distance , this is exactly what Pep does with City to make them very effective especially at the business end of the season.

[@adompikaben5448]

Hello Charles, i want to say something. Our defence could not and can not function effectively as it is if the attackers and the whole team do not support them. People keep saying this defence will win us something, which to me is a wrong phrase. The whole team will win us something and that is what people should be saying to make the entire team feel included.

[@AdamPort41]

Extra time. Hi Charles and James. Is there any reason we haven’t seen anything of odegaard at all since the injury? Not even around the ground. We’ve seen other injured players like Tierney, Tomi, Merino, and Setford. But not our captain Is this just to keep their cards close to their chest? To avoid him being seen in a boot or a cast. Or is it normal practice while he recovers?

[@jabulanimpango4562]

@extratime. Hi Charles and James, with all our Midfield options available, who do you think makes it into our strongest team. Just the midfield?

[@scatterthewinds3126]

Here's the deal... to be a forward in modern game you need to be solid defensively. When you compare Jesus to Havertz.. havertz has the legs to press, he's tall, physical, can hold the ball from aerial passes, and offensively hes been finishing decently as well.

[@davedennison7386]

Shoehorning a fit again Jesus into our team (which was firing on all cylinders) 2yr ago was the reason we fell away in the title run in not Salibas absence...just my opinion....thanks Charles...

[@ashley_mckay]

EXTRA TIME I for one, despite being so annoyed about Odegaard being out injured, thought it may have been a blessing for Arteta. Following this run, and hoping for 3 points against Southampton, do we think it has actually taught Arteta about variety in the squad, or is this just that he has now built enough of a squad to not be as worried about losing a key player? I always want Odegaard to play (when fit) but will Arteta be surprised by what the squad can do without him and be up for even more tactical/personnel variety in the future?

[@conorpp1]

In the interview after the Aston Villa match v Bayern, Watkins said that Emri had identified that Neuer liked to play high and that was something they had worked on. It looks like they had identified a sppecific behaviour and were waiting to try a goalie chip. Genius

[@Davez2023]

Random?

[@abebegirmay3327]

G. Jesus needs to learn this is team work and Arteta decides who to play. If you see G.Jesus every time he comes on he is not happy but he should be happy to play and he should be playing for the team. Last time the goal against Leicester he was supposed to pass the ball towards Kai but he tried to score himself in a difficult situation.

[@ving3573]

No matter what Jesus is extremely crucial for ARSENAL . Please have patience. He is class and our top striker. All he needs is a little bit of luck .🎉

[@Vikmahn]

Jesus is looking at getting his confidence back by scoring a goal but I think he should start with an assist and helping the team more.

[@nelxson2000]

I remember we used to cheer on Jesus for causing chaos in the box. No one complained when he made those touches against Bayern to set up the goal. He has always looked to turn low xG opportunities into high ones with extra touches or turns. The day Jesus stops dribbling in the box, I know he has lost his samba flair. Arsenal fans just always need a scapegoat. I would focus energy on looking at the positives he brings into the game, he's a great squad asset.

[@golfer5636]

Stop, he’s a forward. He’s supposed to score, not dance. When he says he’s not a finisher, but a creator, I knew he wasn’t going to last. He’s gone winter window, summer latest

[@nelxson2000]

@@golfer5636 The chaos he causes results in goals or opportunities to score one way or another. Plus he does a lot of work to prevent the opposition from scoring too. At the end of the day, the scoreline will show Arsenal scored not Jesus or any other player

[@emmetdunne4306]

First ever question for you - If you had to compare Nwaneri & MLS to two Arsenal academy players from any time before - which two would they be and why?

[@philipmatthewoconnor]

Hi Charles, I’ve a Q re our annual January Dubai Mini Camp (which have proved SO transformative - remember all the talk last season!). There is a week less this Season (only two weeks between PL games, with an FA Cup in the middle) so the Camp surely can’t happen as before. What do you think Mikel will plan to recharge the guys before the gruelling run-in?

[@FPLTommyGun]

@insideArsenal extra-time. Afternoon Charles, and James. Do you think Nwaneri starts against Southampton? I feel he deserves a chance, and the fixture is perfect. I do have my doubts though. With it being the final game before an International break, we could go full-strength again to lockdown the points. Sterling > Martinelli a possibility though.

[@henrikhallerby]

Hi Charles and Benge, would you start Merino in his natural position already against Southampton?

[@idkwhyibothered]

To win you must be ruthless and I don’t think Gabby has the qualities we need to compete for the title. His lack of goal threat as a forward just isn’t going to cut it at this level. I hope we sell and invest towards a better forward. Although I must say I’m very happy with the role Havertz plays in our team.

[@Sulejosh]

Hi Charles Thoughts on this defense giving us an invincible season?

[@JohnScarrott]

Southampton are 2nd from bottom, won 1 lost 5, 3 goals for and 12 against. The only thing I'd say they have going for them against us is Ramsdale will be doing everything he can to stop us scoring. But their defence being like a swiss cheese isn't going to help him much and I still see us netting a few. Meanwhile their lack of goals versus our solid defence means I can't see them scoring any. This does as you're suggesting give us the option to rotate, but how often does MA change a winning formula? Not very often and only when it's really needed? So who will start? I think the 11 that started against City, Leicester and PSG is his best team, although Merino is now available to start. Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Saka, Merino, Rice, Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard. Subs to come on, Jesus, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Sterling, Calafiori

[@oliveryoung251]

#Extratime Hey charles how do we balance the midfield with merino but no odegaard? I don't want to break up trossard x Havertz

[@AELK1993]

Extra time: with Trossard’s recent form what do you think the plan is when everyone returns? He’s been unbelievable but Martinelli has been getting better. And ultimately do we sell him this summer as his stocks will be so high?

[@brendantierney1527]

❓️ what are your opinions about the fact we sold/loaned Nelson, Vieira and Smith Rowe, and now have such a young bench. I love the young talent. Arteta obviously realised what was coming through was better than what he had. it was a brave move to get rid of 3 established (and relatively) experienced players. Or should we have kept some of them, now seeing how well smith Rowe and nelson are playing

[@mrdynamitehee]

It will be really odd to see Rambo in the opposition goal this weekend……

[@jakebastable545]

Extra time: do you guys believe we can win the league (and potentially more) with the squad we currently have? Or would you like to see more investment and bolstering in January? Thank you so much! Huge fan of all the content!

[@aitch_b]

Extra Time: That PSG game must’ve really impressed Arteta because he knows that in the UCL it’s all about the two boxes.

[@BigTfrosty]

Inside Extra Question: I still feel Rice's best performances for Arsenal have been is the 6. Once Merino is fully up to speed do you think arsenals strongest midfield is him at 8 and declan holding. Its a great problem to have with Partey starting to look his best once again.

[@Liam.Ralph.1971]

Hi Guys, Q. Seeing both Sesko and Vlahovic both scoring a brace each (one from each were world class strikes), can you see Arsenal in the Jan transfer window going big on signing a proven goalscorer? Many thanks

[@makei89]

For Jesus he needs to know that assist is good as scoring goal

[@doodah111]

Inside Arsenal extra time question for James and Charles: With the amazing progress that Arteta has made at Arsenal, do you think he could go on to be even more successful than Pep? From Phil in Bedford

[@peterww3106]

Extra Time. Hi guys. Given both Rice and Merinos statements that training at Arsenal is unlike anything they’ve come across before, if any of our players leave for another club are they effectively going to disappointed by anyone else?

[@NickBramwell]

Question???? Would you like Arsenal to qualify immediately for the Champions league or do you think that the group stage might be useful to bring the kids through. Personally I would like to see us win every game, but if there is growth in the squad. Happy for that too.

[@Devanjan_]

Inside Arsenal: Last week when I said we need to sign a striker in January to replace Jesus, you didn't even consider it as an issue!! Havertz is the main striker but we need numbers and Jesus is not the answer. Sadly Arsenal has progressed beyond him. Just like Zinchenko and ESR.

[@ziich1]

Charles please put Duran in your fantasy league so he can stop scoring

[@Jamaicanarsenalfan]

Day number 2 of asking for the Luke review show 😂😂😂😂

[@Goonerdarma]

Extra time: if Partey stays fit and continues to perform well, would you reward him with a new contract or extension?

[@gminorcoles]

Extra time question when will we get e left winger who is the same level as Kai and Saka

[@damionkenney679]

Hi charls. I alr3ady backed havertz soon as he come in. And what a player he has probably atm he 1 of the best in what he brings and does. Also with jesus u reckon he needs to go? My thinking is he been to greedy and just seems to be thinkimg of himself and not the team what u thimk

[@magoo9066]

I personally think Jesus would be better in the 8 than up top. We have seen his finishing isn't up to scratch but that his defending, link up play and dribbling is good enough to play deeper - maube his passing leta him down though. Ultimately though we need to move on from him because he is injury prone.

[@thomashawkins1351]

EXTRA TIME - Does Nwaneri start on Saturday? If no, WHYYYY NOTTTTTTTT?

[@charliejay8_24]

Extra Time…Does LeBenge James still think Fulham are getting relegated? And related, is ESR in line for an England call up?

[@michaelogembo1131]

Inside arsenal extra time hey benge and Charles should Merino start and partey have a rest against Southampton?

[@aaraufreak]

#extratime Hey Charles and James I hope your doing fine! I have a question, which is more like a little prediction: Next summer - tell me three players, which we gonna sell & three players you would like us to buy (please be realistic haha) Have a nice one!

[@caps8723]

Jesus should return to being a winger as he doesn’t have the output to be a striker. There’s a reason why Pep consistently played him on the wings or used midfielders in the false 9 position

[@SunilKumar-tj8rp]

Give Jesus a start against Southampton

[@GenericMedusa99]

I think we need to give him a penalty for him to build his confidence again

[@agspr]

I think what Jesus is going through is normal for a player low on confidence. he's just trying too hard. but he'll get there.

[@peppep1451]

just realized, posted this too late ha... perhaps for Friday show? XTRA TIME Q - can our "2nd team" beat Southampton? watched them on Monday... they r dire (sorry, Aaron) i'd say YES... if everyone is fit, reckon this is a full XI of (now) "backup" players Porter (just kidding... Neto) Benny, Tomi, Kivior, Zinny Partey, Jorgi, Ethan Raheem, GabiJ, Trossy

[@silkuk8417]

INSIDE ARSENAL EXTRA TIME: Charles I've not bought your book yet, IF we finally get over the line and win the Prem, will you do an add on and re issue your Rise Of Arteta's Arsenal?

[@stanadams5541]

If a player is not performing on the pitch and is also injury prone you have to get rid of him !

[@dj3deed]

EXTRA TIME: Henry said Emery was possibly fired too early, looking at what he's done at Aston Villa. Personally, I think it wasn't Emery being fired too early, but the structure of the club still going through its transitional growing pains. For example, I think if Emery was given the backing of the club Ozil would have gone sooner and instead of Pepe we would have had Zaha (can you imagine Zaha & Saka on the wings!!!). Do you think if they hired Emery once Josh and Edu were in place, we would see the same success?

[@hardikkapadia5751]

Inside arsenal extra time - do u think calafiori can play as or develop into a back up winger for martinelli or Saka ??😅

[@arsenalman8977]

To say Kiwior has been "really good" is disingenuous (IMO). He kicked the ball out of play 2 or 3 times against PSG. For me, he is a real liability in our defence (along with Zinny). Even as squad players, we need to upgrade on them both.

[@DGeeR]

With Jesus , his injuries completely put a dampener on a highly prolific Arsenal career . It’s really sad !

[@ishu5112]

QUESTION EXTRA TIME: What does Havertz need to do stop people talking about signing a 9.

[@grizzd6586]

Morning Charles. What do you think about the name of talksports new show 'Inside Gooners'

[@gspianoguitar4369]

Unless Jesus gets properly fit, match fit, his days are numbered and I can't see him being around long term. Personally I feel he could do with losing a a few pounds which would help. Yes he's trying too hard but that's natural. I think you have to remember he 's never been an elite true 'goalscorer' not at City or anywhere else but when super fit he has the ability to change the game for others and bag a few goals as well.

[@ksbfodbfbheakrbeidb6106]

Hi Charles, typing from Stellenbosch Uni in South Africa. Do you think a contract extension is on the horizon for Thomas?

[@NakulKrishna]

The difference for me between Martinelli and Jesus is one is young and still got a long way to go and improve, and the other is constantly injured just as he’s hitting his stride. His football iq also seems to have gotten worse(if that’s even possible?) constantly making bad decisions when the easy choice is the better decision. Jesus for me is never going to win his starting spot back at Arsenal, score a goal or not. He’s just not productive enough in this squad, and actually makes no sense to pay someone those wages when their numbers are that low. 17 epl games last season and 4 goals. It’s shocking tbh. I’d love to be proven wrong but I highly doubt I will. He was almost as slow as back tracking CB’s against Leicester and then made the wrong decision and didn’t even execute the shot properly with loads of time. He’s so emotional constantly that it affects his composure and ice in your veins is what makes a great striker.