‘This was a MASSIVE win for Arsenal!’ Brentford 1-3 Arsenal REACTION | ESPN FC

[@mkghostly]

Two of the most honest and non-bias journalists on the show. A breath of fresh air…

[@thugspoet]

Certainly was.

[@Lobags1984]

I bet you say that to anyone talking positive about your team doesn’t make them the most honest or non bias because they saying good things about your team lol😂

[@pablomar69er]

The reason Arsenal might be resembling Jose's Chelsea, is more because of how teams line up against them. Most teams are deathly afraid to play a more open game against Arsenal, because they've shown they can utterly crush teams if they try that. So most teams play some form of mid and low blocks, or simply get nearly 10 behind the ball defensively. For some odd reason, some teams still take their chances and play open against other clubs, even against Liverpool and City. But they don't take any chances against Arsenal.

[@philanderphillips2309]

True, true.

[@kennedybutiko7651]

100%✓ Arsenal have been forced to find a way to win games against most of the teams playing with low blocks...we have seen any Tema that comes out to play against Arsenal they lose with a big margin.

[@troops777]

Like what happened to Sporting CP when played Arsenal this season's champions league.

[@veryok]

Yes thank you! That's exactly right. Yet rivals and media pundits complain we play boring or ugly soccer.

[@kennedybutiko7651]

@veryok when you decide to play and lose they say you are naive..you can't make everyone happy...think for us @Arsenal we want to win the EPL fullstop..

[@philanderphillips2309]

Jules and Nedum, the two most likeable and Intelligent chaps up there.

[@real9269]

Can this just be the Juls and Nedum show?

[@LifeOfAng1]

i agree lets get this comment some likes!

[@W13-i7q]

Why ? Because they didn’t trash the BOTTLERS?? 😂😂

[@CEOAMARU]

Met Nedum in Euston. Top bloke 😊

[@NajiteUkiri]

What people don't realise is teams fear Arsenal more than they fear Man City and Liverpool. They always set up low blocks for atleast 70mins in every game. Liverpool have not really experienced lengthy low blocks cuz teams believe they can score Liverpool.

[@MadLFC]

That's right, no one realises it because it's NOT true. 😂Ask ANY club in the league and Europe who they fear most right now and trust me it's not Bridesmaids FC. Your club has only finished second twice and one of those wasn't even a serious league challenge. Suddenly you lot think you are one of the European elite. Haven't even won a CL. Haven't even won a PL in two decades. Look at Liverpool's stats this season. We have lost fewer games (only lost ONCE all season in ALL competitions) , have the joint best defensive record and a much better goal difference. By the way, we have a 100% record in the CL. Keep dreaming. 😂

[@NajiteUkiri]

@@MadLFC strange cuz you held the title of "no league title in 30yrs"...we are far from holding your record. We will revisit this comment when we get to March 2025.

[@MadLFC]

@@NajiteUkiri Really? We have MORE league titles than you, more trophies in total, a signifanctly better league record than you over the last six seasons and you've been no where near our levels in points, games won and wins in that time. Arteta is a tin pot Guardiola and you have ONE FA Cup as a reward for over 450 million net spend. You Arsenal fans are just pissed off and baffled as to why we have overtaken you again when you assumed that just because you finished second twice, you would automatically win the title this season. See you in March.

[@NajiteUkiri]

@@MadLFC But that was not what this topic was about before you chose to crash in with sumfin else. Like I said, I will see you at the end of March 2025.

[@MadLFC]

@@NajiteUkiri OK let's close out this debate in a bit more civilized manner. I absolutely rate Arsenal as a team and they are currently with Liverpool in this title race (maybe Chelsea have an outside chance). Long way to go yet. I didn't agree with your opinion of Arsenal being the most feared team because there are no facts to back it up, that's all.

[@ringringring1718]

Arsenal are the best in set pieces but those are a mere fraction of Arsenal's total goals .. they don't depend on corners .. they're just good at it

[@HLDN1989]

To answer Nedum's question, when people say Arsenal need a No9, they mean they need someone to bag 25+ goals in all comps. They have historically (in the Premier League era) always had this kind of player - Henry, Van Persie, Adebayor, Giroud, Aubamayang.

[@gtr5973]

Giroud was never that prolific for Arsenal. That’s why he was replaced by Lacazette (and subsequently Aubamayang).

[@FitzroyGeorge-c4h]

The only thing I don't agree HL is the 25 goals in all comps. Just about every team that wins the prem has a 20 league goal a season player. Think that must be the level, to be a 20 goal striker a season. May not get 20 every season, but got to be up there.

[@namanmit111]

I don’t think Arsenal need a number 9, but they are short in attacking numbers and that is quite clear. Against Ipswich they had a 17 year old Nwaneri as the only attacking option on the bench. You can’t be serious with that. Summer exits- Vieira, ESR, Nketiah, Reis Nelson- that’s 4 players who were in squad for most games. I thought we needed an upgrade on those players and that’s why we let them go. But signing a washed Sterling (no offense, he’s obviously had a stellar career) wasn’t going to go down well for Arsenal’s title challenge and it literally shows up in our football. All the criticism around not having style boils down to squad inadequacy. These players fought tooth and nail against City two seasons in a row and are physically and mentally fatigued. They needed some fresh blood and that was a big opportunity missed in the summer.

[@ikeman9784]

Very good assessment. I don't think we necessarily need a 100m striker just go get an attacking goal scoring forward. I'm thinking guys like Kudus, Cunha etc.

[@namanmit111]

@@ikeman9784 I agree, feel there are plenty of players within PL who could help us with the load (9 games in January alone). It could quickly unravel for us with just one more injury in attack.

[@phillipdino]

This was a great show. Really articulate and educational discussions.

[@DavidSmith-eh7rs]

Key part of their analysis: IF Jesus, Trossard and Martinelli can be more efficient for the rest of the season. IF Havertz can continue to be consistently productive. Add to that: IF they can get decent contributions from Merino and Nwanieri. It's possible, but I wouldn't put money on all those things happening or staying completely clear of any further injuries. I think another attacker would be prudent, IF they can get the right player who will be someone who can make a longer term contribution.

[@yungdkay1008]

The right player to help arsenal right now it's almost impossible to get. Let's be realistic, the players who can improve arsenal are not available

[@reggieperry4606]

Well, the second half of last season they were pretty darn good.

[@DavidSmith-eh7rs]

@@reggieperry4606 For sure. And they'll need to show that kind of form again to have a chance this year. It's possible but I have to admit, the Saka injury is a massive blow. Arsenal really need everyone else to step up to make up for his absence. Possible but again, if I'm being honest, I not putting my money on guys who have been inconsistent of late to carry them.

[@DavidSmith-eh7rs]

@@yungdkay1008 Expensive? Yes. Not available? Some of them. Almost impossible? That's a bit of a stretch. There are surely some useful players available. Just a matter of being willing to pay a bit over the odds in January.

[@reggieperry4606]

@ Since everyone feels the Prem is out of reach, I resolved myself to enjoy the journey. The standard is the standard. The team needs to compete strongly in all competitions. That means getting our performance levels up so that we can strive to reach the finals or have 1st place in reach to be able to win it. So from here on out, if a person gets injured it’s next man up.

[@jaxuys]

As a Christian Jesus can always make a difference!

[@WeanerBeaner69]

Go away

[@whizway]

Nedum is a breathe of fresh air.

[@kennedybutiko7651]

Very honest and objective analysis especially in the issue of a number 9... Manchester United purchased Hoijland and Zirkzee but are failures!!! In the last two seasons the birden of scoring has been shared across. Lack of form by Martinelli and Jesus amplified the need for an out our striker. Question is if you rely on the number 9 and he is injured what happens? I would rather the burden for goals is shared by all inclusing defenders on set pieces.

[@jacobalexander4167]

Exactly, that's what some of our fans doesn't understand, see the way city (arguably the best team in the world) struggle to score when haaland is out of form, something they didn't face when they players that shared the goals scoring duties, even the greatest teams Messi's Barcelona, Ronaldo's Madrid didn't just depend solely on them, yes they were the highest goals scorers but you still had Neymar, bale, Suarez etc scoring tones of goals

[@juneflowers5056]

I think your comment is fair but Hojlund and Zirkzee are the fall guys for a dysfunctional team, it's unfair to call them failures, they could have been fine at Liverpool or Arsenal. United fans cheered when Zirkzee was subbed off, he's a human being and it was awful to see him upset. Don't let rivalries win out over humanity. Hojlund didn't get the same grief, there always seem to be lesser patience for non white players, it sickens me. I don't care if they are Arsenal players or not, no human being should be treated like that, it's unfair. How can players play with confidence when their own fans treat them like that.

[@jacobalexander4167]

@@juneflowers5056 I'm not really a fan of the white vs black gimmick, heck xhaka was booed off at Arsenal too and he's white

[@juneflowers5056]

@jacobalexander4167 I supported Xhaka booing our fans, they deserved it for abusing him. It's clear the treatment is different, how else do you explain Kane not getting the same level of grief Saka, Rashford, Sancho etc got when they all missed penalties for England, with Saka copping the brunt of it. I just want to watch football without seeing any player abused and treated badly, be they red, blue or green. I don't differentiate based on race, I want Hojlund to succeed (except against us) just as I want Zirkzee to succeed (again, except against us) because they are young lads living their dream in a foreign land and that's a tough environment to succeed and their confidence will be fragile. I think it is wrong to do that to any human being, I just notice that people seem to give more stick to non white players. Btw Xhaka is a foreign player and not sure he would be classed as white (he's Swiss- Albanian, possibly Muslim, not sure). I think the press and fans have a hierarchy, and in that hierachy, I reckon Zirkzee comes below Hojlund, not that I read anyone was racist towards him, just that they lost patience with him a lot quicker, I dont recall Hojlund being treated like that whilst adjusting. Anyway it bothered me seeing him upset, I just wish people could be kinder to each other.

[@gtr5973]

Hojland and Zirkee should have been protected and slowly built up as young players the same way Pep did with Foden and Arteta is doing with Nwaneri. They are a classic example of why you don’t just pay huge money for young talent and throw them in the deep end. They get ruined.

[@samuelamadi]

Bukayo Saka's injury came at the right time cos his injury will force Arsenal to make signings that will make an instant impact on the team. When Saka returns, he will be like a new signing and will push Arsenal over the top. Arsenal will tear teams apart with a proper finisher and a winger on the left who can create and finish to ease the pressure on Bukayo Saka. Nwaneri needs more time closer to the attackers cos he can kill teams off with his finish, pace, and skills.

[@aaronabberz]

Love the perspective fellas

[@bbdavoe]

Everyone is entitled to their opinions…

[@peterandjunko]

This show is so much better without Gab.

[@BwanaliLongwe-us6zt]

He needs to do it in big games and consistently arsenal still need a goal scoring striker

[@nickybcn1]

Convient timing for the Arsenal board to justify not buying a striker.. Feb 1st Jesus will go AWOL like he has been for the last year.

[@yungdkay1008]

Like during Wenger's days 😅😅

[@Akan123]

I really, really like Nedum i'm almost always in agreement with him

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

We should start Jesus and Havertz if fit. The one who performs worse comes off, and Merino or Trossard comes on defending on the game.

[@m.d8434]

Well said

[@arslankhan3280]

These people deserve million views

[@JayDee-rm4zz]

On form he can definitely help but I’m just expecting him to get injured at any moment. Arsenal have to 100% invest this month

[@gtr5973]

As Arsenal fans we shouldn’t bristle too much about the Mourinho comparisons. His best teams were big, mobile and very well drilled with a back to front build. If Arteta can match Jose’s trophy haul we’ll all be delighted and nobody will care about the Stoke or dark arts whingers.

[@Youtube-bribri]

“The most informed team at home” Failing to understand this stat. Have you seen Arsenal’s stats at home from January 2024 to date?

[@brintonsolomons2819]

I thought yall said Arsenal out of it 😂😂😂

[@juneflowers5056]

Okay, I wasn't sure why people were calling Arsenal fans deluded before but some of these comments below where we think Liverpool and City don't get low blocks and they fear us more, are embarrassing. Can you all please stop embarrassing us, aside from this season for City, they were able to unlock defences better and Liverpool have done so better than us this season. They scored twice against Fulham after a red card, we couldn't hold our lead after a red card. Take off your biased hat, and don't embarrass us. Just be honest, I don't like to take flak for other people's delusions.

[@user-gp6cc8jj6d]

Arsenal dont create enough but regularly have 2 plus xg 🤷‍♂️

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

Only over Christmas, then again at Easter, where he rises from the dead

[@yosepha2383]

no hes not

[@thugspoet]

I made the same Chelsea comparison

[@NicklasAxelsson-l9j]

i think Brendford can play better with 9 injureds players.

[@TobiMesh]

I think they need a striker. If the goal is to win the league, why deny the need for improvement in this dept? Jesus is unreliable fitness wise. And surely they can upgrade on Havertz. It's all good to share the goals around until you can't find the key goals you need. The top teams have a player who is an insurance policy in the goalscoring dept. Go to guy. Who can elevate the team when it's tough. We can all agree Arsenal is a very good team. But what they need to win is what they are missing at the top end of the pitch now.

[@philanderphillips2309]

This is absolute malfeasance by Arteta and the departed Edu. This is why we were bridesmaids the last two years. We need a Monster who can get us a goal when we’re not on it.

[@TobiMesh]

@philanderphillips2309 Apart from prize money. There's literally no reward for finishing 2nd. No benefit at all. Surely, the goal has to be winning the league. This window won't be open forever. Other teams are coming. You need a title to give validation to this very good team and keep the project going. Why not buy 1 player that moves the needle in attack. Only buying Calafiori and Merino was never going to be the reason arsenal won the league this season.

[@philanderphillips2309]

@@TobiMesh You’re very pragmatic. I don’t understand how the hierarchy looked at us finishing second consecutively and thought that Califori & Merino were the answer. The money spent on Havertz and Viera and others have hamstrung us. Ok, Zirkzee and a couple others weren’t good enough, but they for whatever reason just don’t like Toney or Oshimen, which they could’ve at least gotten their feet wet. I think it’s to justify Jesus and Havertz being on the team. Good New Year to you and yours, mate.

[@yungdkay1008]

​@@TobiMeshwho do you suggest can improve arsenal and also available in January

[@TobiMesh]

@yungdkay1008 Honesty, I don't know. But guess what. There are people paid to know. Everybody seems to think it only has to be a 100M, super Isak kind of signing. But I don't believe that is the case. The paucity of attacking options at the club is almost tragic. All the players who clubs (arsenal inclusive) are lusting for now, have moved in the last 3 years. For half the price they'd go for now. And their talent was obvious to all then. My point is, you find what you are looking for (Klopp buying Salah and Mane when no one else seemed interested, Wenger buying Henry off Juves bench). Arsenal have not been looking for attackers. If they were, they'd have options they could have gone for in the summer or even go for now.

[@jamestapiajt]

Idk who needs to hear this but if just like in the thumbnail, you’re wondering if Jesus can make a difference, he can. 🙏

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

If not for the three red cards and 7 points dropped in the league I would be sure Arsenal would win the league. Even if they still were 2 points behind Liverpool. Now it will be unlikely.

[@EphraimAkoto]

Please Arsenal fans from a liverpool fan, you dont need a new signing the team is good. Jesus and Nwaneri are the best. You can win a quadruple. 😅😂. We liverpool fans are staying humble.

[@MZOX4LIFE]

Nedum and Juls 🫶🏾 honest non partisan punditry 🫶🏾

[@DSElectronicsUnlimited]

Jesus never fails

[@W13-i7q]

Look at all the Farsenal tools getting all worked up again 😂😂

[@maximusaurelius246]

Jesus doesn't have the right attitude for a team like Arsenal. He's not passionate

[@RogerEriksen-l6h]

Liverpool got the style..... Don't make me laugh. Boring Klopp football

[@PeterPan-ht6yl]

Jesus can always make the difference! He is our lord and savior

[@kennethhendrickson2865]

Lol. A win for Arsenal and a goal from open play. They will win the league now.

[@RogerEriksen-l6h]

Spoken like a tru hater

[@Qlicky]

Yes, you figured it out, well done. Winning games is what makes you win the league.

[@jonkjeve]

It was brentford🙃

[@Dirty.Dan.]

Wow! Gab lost a lot of weight and got a lot more black!