Performances CONCERNING?! | We MUST Win Against LIVERPOOL! | The Fourever Arsenal Podcast

[@TurkishLDN]

Sometimes maybe positive, sometimes maybe negative but ALWAYS love the club. Love for the Love ❤️👊🏼

[@ntsika6283]

Love for the love Turkish

[@billydolton7252]

@TurkishLDN - Hawsss it going people? Love for the Love were out!

[@Kevin-im1gj]

You just being real man. Keep it that way

[@CP-dm8zd]

Keep it real, bro. One of the few that talks the truth.

[@Bo_93]

BIG UP BROSKI

[@Davell25]

At 15:40 when Lee said he’s seen “glimises” instead of “glimpses” when talking about merino was comedy gold. Jordan was trying not to laugh 😂

[@TurkishLDN]

😂 Lee was around when the first Oxford Dictionary was written in 1884 so I didn’t think I’m best placed to question him on it.

[@Mawgamann]

Saw that 😂😂

[@jayk5368]

Turkish, you have a point about the transfer window... but whats the point in complaining about it in every podcast? Nothing we can do until the next window, it's dwelling on a negative that's in the past now so maybe listeners find it exhausting.

[@HistoricalBeings101]

There is a huge difference in just being a realist vs just being lazy and calling it "negative" for example.. my view is that Arteta is a bottle job and spending 700m + and not achieving a major trophy makes him a Poch 2.0 in my eyes.

[@danielbwest]

​@@HistoricalBeings101poch actually won nothing. Calm down

[@ChrisTtofari]

@HistoricalBeings101 you are a joke man then

[@GlenMay-c1w]

Your right porch won nothing with his team. And arteta has won nothing with HIS Team.

[@danielbwest]

@@GlenMay-c1w and yet he's still won something. you can't just shift to goal posts just to suit your narrative

[@leonbritto8788]

We now live in a parallel world. Saka and Odergaard is injured and Partey is fit😅

[@mosesolweny9062]

😂😂😂

[@Adeem1992]

Well don’t jinx it

[@olahely]

You cracked me up bruv😂😂

[@Panteli84]

As a London taxi driver who listens to a lot of Arsenal content, this is by far and away my favourite pod. Positive or negative, it’s always great hearing your honest thoughts. Big up to you all, COYG 👊🏼

[@JohanDvd]

Agreed. Hands down the best one. If it had Julian on it aswell would be halarious. COYG.

[@TurkishLDN]

Dad was a London taxi driver, not easy at all! Hope you’re good, wish you the best and thanks for the support brother 👊🏼❤️

[@Panteli84]

@@TurkishLDN No way! It’s tiring mentally but I enjoy it. Thank you bro much appreciated. Keep the content coming, always a good listen you’re doing a wicked job man! Fingers crossed for this season🙏👊🏼

[@KayMain-cw3jz]

Love Lee..... Morina, Merinio, Merino whatever his bloody name is 🤣🤣

[@ggmuddy]

Love when he does that 😂😂

[@KingThomas86]

Turkish's face when James said he hadnt seen Men In Black mirrored mine! 😂

[@samuelabi8627]

JORDAN. HOW CAN YOU BE ON A WATCHALONG AND ONLY STILL CAUGHT THE HIGHLIGHTS😂😂😂😂

[@TYLOTYLOTYLO]

We need the Ashburton Army expanding. The home crowd has been awful for 2 years

[@kyleb91]

New ticketing ballot caused the atmosphere to drop

[@semiseriousgooner]

The crowd was very poor yesterday. Something still isn't right with the ticketing situation. 10% of members getting tickets in the ballot, 130 tickets on the exchange on the day and then a load of empty seats in the upper tiers. People round me getting pictures on the stairs, not knowing how to use the scanners or having paper tickets. I don't understand how this can be when so many red members don't get tickets.

[@jivet3919]

@@kyleb91 it’s not the ticketing. It’s the fickle and anxious nature of the fans

[@JP-fc6hq]

Both things can be true

[@Gooner184]

lol no

[@bencook4773]

As a Liverpool fan, I’m down in London this weekend and doing a stadium tour saturday morning. Actually really excited for it. Have a huge amount of respect for arsenal.

[@Khusrav1984]

I thought Turkish and Jordan used to say we don’t care about performance as long as we get the win lol

[@JP-fc6hq]

Turkish has defs been saying just win... We did

[@ilyashussein5972]

We lost

[@garymontague1584]

I think that we're seeing how valuable Odegaard and Saka are. Although people are moaning at Turkish talking about the transfer window, he's spot on. We failed to kick on when we had the chance. It feels like a regression this season, there seems to be a lack of confidence in many players and at this stage we're relying on those players.

[@Teezy_Ty]

Our performances have been poor this season. Yes we have won most of our games, but the eye test tells me we have regressed so far this season. We are struggling to string Simple passes, lack fluidity, have missed countless chances, don’t look as solid in defence, no pace or intensity in how we play. We need to seriously pitch up against Liverpool or we are in for a long day

[@Electricdreams21]

We've really missed Odegaard. Plus the stupid red cards. It's not been easy to build up momentum

[@Random__is__resistance]

Phase 5 guys

[@TYLOTYLOTYLO]

This is such revisionism. We were great against Wolves, great against Spurs great against City incredible second half against Villa

[@TheoWalcott14]

@@TYLOTYLOTYLO we weren’t. Results were great but most of the performances this season have been lacklustre. If Wolves had their shooting boots on they would’ve got a draw

[@judtindouglas9051]

​@@Electricdreams21is why we need a better squad..... selling ESR and nelson with no replacements was a mistake

[@Iamricoryan]

This Men in Black slander is crazy. Disappointed in the boys😂

[@JR01015]

*15:40** I’ve never heard the word “GLIMISES” before 😂😂😂😂😂 Lee’s command of the English language can be comical at the best of times*

[@oluwatosinadesina1844]

Lol, Turkish gets under my skin every single time! It’s like he’s a mirror reflecting my own frustrations as a die-hard fan, but with a megaphone to broadcast it to the world. When we win, we’re on cloud nine, and when we lose, we sink into despair. And then there’s Turkish, swooping in with his rational takes, just to mess with me even more! How dare he come in here with logic, calm analysis, and facts when all I want is to ride this emotional rollercoaster in peace!

[@TYLOTYLOTYLO]

When are we gonna acknowledge that we have key injuries??? 😂 it seems that context is not being applied to anything.

[@mullijones]

Facts

[@mullijones]

Especially against Bournemouth, Saka, Martinelli (came on for 30 mins), odegaard, timber all out - they would usually be starting

[@tennkenobi]

That’s what I was thinking. All of these guys saying ‘just win the game ‘ like it’s turning on a light switch or waving a magic wand. Liverpool are good, Arsenal have injuries, fact. Almost childlike idealised thinking/ projection.

[@mezzala1014]

Because you don’t hear city say that. They just win. Last season people were saying they fell off not adding context that KDB missed half a season and Haaland missed 2 months.

[@spaderules02]

Watching Jordan struggling with IT had me in stitches - this was the "highlight" of this episode 🤣🤣

[@danfry909]

54:49 That's it have a good yawn. Then a good sniff! Man is unbelievable.😃 Love the show gents.

[@dans4432]

If it’s no Saliba, Califiori, Timber, Saka and Odegaard (let that sink in) we are not winning this game unless it’s a monumental effort and a scrappy 1-0. I’d back Liverpool to win by two clear goals more likely

[@kwekuosei5268]

smh you just miss Arsenal being a bad team

[@ryanwilson368]

Thank you lads , keeping me going at work here .. this Arsenal form is stewing on me and I needed to hear your guys thoughts to clarify how I’m feeling !

[@captain_mayo]

Would Turkish Shave his beard off if he were a Premier league striker? Would it be worth the Offsides

[@ade_abraham]

😂😂 This is good

[@XDYURI53]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sem8028]

😂😂

[@alv2617]

Where is the evidence that Timber is going to return all of a sudden? He had an unbelievably serious injury not too long ago and then after that disappeared at half time with zero context given. He hasn’t been photographed at training or in the squad since. It’s been a month? When do players ever just reappear not only not injured but match fit and ready to start with minimal risk? No chance he starts on Sunday.

[@para.realist]

He is surely being "rested" for Liverpool?

[@alv2617]

@@para.realist but where is the evidence of this? Besides everyone just assuming it.

[@marcuscj29]

Not surprised James hasn't seen Men in Black. But the fact Jordan hasn't seen it is shocking!

[@qasimcheema8953]

Lee deserves a penalty for ditching you guys, the fourever watchalong couldn't happen. There should be a forfeit, point deduction isn't enough!

[@alexirving-mayes5620]

Lee trying his best to curb the Dr. Evil chatter to avoid comparison to another bald villain. I see you Mr. Judges.

[@HorsieWalker]

So potentially no Saliba, Saka, Odegard, Timber, Tomi or Calafiori vs Liverpool...?

[@howbani]

saka is fit, others may not. But arsenal still a good side. ❤

[@TheeChronicle]

How the hell haven't you seen men in black?

[@Sevilian]

You lot must of watched a different game. The first 30 mins we had a massively better intensity to our play than the past few prem games. Passes were snappy and we were applying pressure well.

[@jxy8938]

It was great seeing jordan on the watchalong. I never wouldve pictured jordan being so restless and chaotic whilst watching arsenal, knowing hes normally watching football professionally for channel 4 etc. but then i figured hes probably not used to watching arsenal for more than 3 minutes a week on the sky sports yt channel or the tnt sports yt channel

[@kolalayiwola]

It was category B, but yes with the price increases, even that's expensive

[@rajikula8085]

'I've seen glimises" - Lee Judges. Inventor of the most words in the English dictionary since William Shakespeare.

[@fareedmohammed1184]

Turkish. You are the Kroenke of your channel. You give us OG like they have given us Ozil and expect us to be satisfy with it. Raise your standards. This isn't the level. PS: Don't plan any more shows with Jordan on yours. Juskidding. Cheers everyone

[@rileypinney6885]

I don’t think people understand how important the White,Odegaard,Saka triangle is. The combinations they play create most of our chances. We’re missing it for sure.

[@timtim8644]

Depending on players rather than the system is a tactical mistake. Many teams got no Saka or Ø but are still playing attractive football so saying without Saka or Ø we can’t create or be fluid is Arteta’s fault and coaching.

[@nicholasvarvaris2953]

I think people forget how young calafiori actually is he looks atleast 25-26 but he’s 22 give him time to adjust

[@thedoctor2085]

Great show as usual guys. To Arsenal fans that criticize Arteta for being too defensive against Brighton, let's not forget that they're the same team that came back from 2 goals down to defeat Tottenham. You can't disrespect PL teams like that. Unless you're City maybe...

[@timtim8644]

No one is talking about disrespect but courage and balls. You say it like Brighton is Real. Defensive security is important I agree but our DNA is attacking and fluid football first, if Arteta can’t make it there are other good coaches who plays fluid football with a less talented sqaud. Watch Girona with Michel or Ralph with Brighton Marco Silva with Fulham Ruben Amorim Xabi Eric Roy from Brest Genesio from Lille.

[@thedoctor2085]

@@timtim8644 Ask Arsene where that DNA got him in the end.

[@Kieran-y6q]

15:40 Glimesses is definitely a good player I believe in him

[@Nevano12]

I think Glimesses is injured too

[@mrmaestro1896]

Glimesses FC

[@chrisfraser5088]

15:39 Lee is like my own personal word-a-day calendar. “Glimises” Never change, Lee! Never change!

[@robertstrong5713]

The amount of times Lee says “at the end of the day” it would just be interesting to get his opinion at the beginning of the day for a change

[@garyfowkes8794]

Our new signing Glimises needs time to bed in

[@seanwilliams9243]

"Trust the process" arteta 2049

[@cazorla82]

Lmao by that time I will have kids and raising a family

[@realjm7078]

Last year around this time we were in a slump not playing great not getting great results and alot of fans had us marked off as out of the title race. It was a home win against liverpool who were playing excellent at the time that reset our season and we went nuts from there on. Lets hold onto our balls and get through it.

[@jdsky2758]

Tbf to trossard and turkish saying he hasnt had good full 90s but that lat 22/23 front three of martinelli trossard and saka was one of the most dynamic we’ve seen since we started challenging again e.g. fulham(A) 0-3 leicester (A) 0-1

[@Stille017]

open your ears he said 1/2 matches and you come up with exactly 2 matches as examples😂

[@jdsky2758]

@@Stille017 im mentioning a time period with more than 2 matches, late 22/23 there really no need to get pressed

[@Football38888]

Fans been so negative… arsenal have had 2 unreasonable red cards and odegaard Saka timber tomi and Ben white out through injuries and we have only lost one game out of 7. Not to mention that at least 4 of those players are starters for us and we have still coped despite not playing the best but what do you expect?

[@jsantana10]

For real if salah maccalister Trent and konate were out for Liverpool with the run we’ve had they’d be mid table at best

[@jordandelurey8079]

I'm a Liverpool fan and we are just as light as you for Sunday... Allison Bradley chiesa jota elliot all out I don't think either team will be at their best honestly but I have to give arsenal the edge being at home

[@phreffable]

But not from Liverpool, eh?

[@Stille017]

Bradley??? Chiesa??? Elliot???Only jota and Allison

[@GlowInTheDarkCal]

Rice has been anonymous in a lot of games this season, meraino hasn’t been great any time he’s come on and party’s been getting the most criticism this season he seems to be the scapegoat. As soon as he’s taken out of the midfield and put at right back we lose the midfield.

[@oliblakepw]

Really enjoyed the watch along. Highlights was James explaining the game to Jordan, Jordan making demands, Cecil showing his goal and everyone pretending to care, and Turkish causing an argument between Cecil and Jordan about wearing football tops. Need more watchalongs

[@mohammedkuranga3469]

Lee turned to a prime standup comedian, man almost sent me to the ER while eating and laughing. Love it❤

[@bedoralfadhly3153]

How can anyone say no banter is needed on this show, lee saying those are the ones that get shot had me in tears

[@jayc2159]

Section on Jodan “caught napping” had me in tears 😂😂😂

[@ronankendrick633]

Trossard has had many positive clutch moments, however this season he has also had multiple very negative moments. Red card at City, pass to Saliba at Bournemouth, pen last night. Need to upgrade on him, Martinelli as the back up.

[@azzjoseph3868]

Can we get some of Lee’s mates on? Hes always saying “my mate said to me yesterday” or “one of my mates said to me on the way home” also his mate Russell sounds quite optimistic maybe we should get him on the panel to replace a certain few ;) just playing, keep it up guys, love the Pod 👊🏽

[@gooner1756]

With rumoured injuries Vs Liverpool I’d go: Raya White Rice Gabriel Kiwior Partey Merino Trossard Sterling Havertz Martinelli

[@RealGunner3802]

Why not replace MLS with Zinny, Rice in the #8 and Kiwior at centre back

[@gooner1756]

@@RealGunner3802 ah thanks I knew i forgot someone. Both Kiwior and Gabriel are a bit too akward for me to put either of them RCB. So I’d put Kiwior LB instead. I don’t wanna see Rice in the 8 again.

[@DarthVader-j2i]

Liverpool 11 should be KELLEHER TRENT KONATE VVD ROBBO GRAV MACCA SZOBO SALAH NUNEZ DIAZ

[@ravib3494]

@@gooner1756 I do not want to see a midfield with Rice, Partey plus Merino. There is zero creativity, Merino needs to make way for Nwaneri, we need someone direct who will go forward and not side to side. We don’t offer anything going forward its so FLAT 🤬

[@gooner1756]

@@ravib3494 I agree hence why I have Rice in CB. People don’t wanna admit but Partey in CDM has been better than him. So rice shouldn’t start over him

[@EmiratesEra]

Listening to this whilst in gym big up the guys! Let’s hope we can sort ourselves out soon man

[@Goonermenu]

Just about the Arteta "flying" statement. Remember in 2021 when he said the project will go bang, the project actually went BANG in 22/23 in a way no one expected... so maybe he knows what he is saying. However, the problem is that even if we win on Sunday we remain 1pt behind Liverpool and most importantly 3pts behind City. That loss at Bournemouth will always haunt us, just like the draw vs BHA and City. It's about taking every game like its a big game. About the attack, I still believe Sterling-Havertz-Saka is our best front3 when everyone is at their best. Martinelli on his day is good but he is still limited especially against fullbacks that stay in position, Sterling on his day is Salah-esque...I'm talking about Sterling of 2018. The key will be getting Sterling back to his City-best form while getting Havertz to keep scoring.

[@jonnyteejonnytee889]

I heard some people saying Liverpool game is not a must-win and that really got me thinking about the effect of not winning the title for a long time on people's mindset. If you're going for the title, until it's mathematically impossible for your rivals to catch up with you, every game is a must-win, most especially when you risk the possibility of trailing one of your main challengers by seven points if you loose the match. This is the mindset these players and the coaching team have not gotten. When you have that mindset, it affects how you approach every game irrespective of the opposition qualities. If you're still thinking it's ok to loose a game or two now cos it's still early in the season, I'm sorry you're not ready to wrestle the title from this Man City. Those old liverpool players understand what it takes to beat Man City to the title.

[@Asgod7]

I really think all analysts and pundits on KZbin should stop making excuses for the EPL & PGMOL, say it as it is these folks are corrupt, simple as.

[@Chu-zee]

Same guys who were complaining at the start of the season when we bought Calafiori saying we didn’t need a defender now we are light. You don’t lead no narrative.

[@cmurillophoto]

Lee's honesty right now at this moment about biscuit affiliations is unreal

[@kindainterestingoldman]

Jordon is 10 minutes in and hasn't given a shout out , I'm Ben and never met you but can I have one please . Luv for the luv , Best football show out there , keep up the excellent work. ❤

[@markharrison3096]

Love the pod guys. Agree with most of the chat. Was on a few Wenger out marches with Lee and Co but I'm hoping it's a long time before the Arteta out starts. COYFG

[@oma_gooner]

The international break is causing break in momentum and injuries! I just see our squad more unstable not because of lack of quality but lack of vibe & drive like last season, having young players that have raised up at Arsenal like Eddie, ESR, Nelson, and Ramsdale & Vieira as well all leave at once impacts harmony and vibes, plus with Odegaard and Saka both being out, its like a bunch of unstable players together who have never been the guy at Arsenal like Saka and Odegaard, causing instability!

[@jordonbooman9913]

We were saying the same thing about the team and lack of fluidity last season and we had no injuries except for timber. We’ve had tough fixtures at the start of the season and an injury crisis we haven’t had Ina couple of years. I don’t think it’s as simple as we didn’t buy Mbappe that’s why we’re in this position because realistically all the people fans were begging to buy some of them aren’t even having season themselves like Williams

[@BriieBaybee]

40:05 oh my gosh, I agree with Turkish! I was thinking that Trossard has looked a little arrogant recently and I genuinely like him but he has come across arrogant yet costly and wasteful recently. I need the starters back so that he can come on as a 12th man

[@Timbofamily]

Agree. Whole team seems a little complacent

[@alexnnamonu1638]

I believe Arsenal manager energy and manage risk on purpose. It will take a few games to get the balance right. Just look at the choices in Rice's passing. Often takes the most conservative option

[@Y0ungK1ppur]

Lee is such an old-school cat, he put a dart board up in his room and was like "yeah, that looks good."

[@Patto-jt9kz]

Another top pod from the lads. Particularly liked that James’ dog looks at him with the same love and admiration that Graham does on Tactical Insight

[@swrdecart]

Arteta needs to make changes when needed earlier. He seems to have slipped back into making them too late. It won't work without Saka or Odegaard on the pitch. Merino is not up to the pace yet.

[@kitukubwa438]

9:20 - Lee gagged as Jordan was praising his rich tea biscuits!🤣🤣 I also quite enjoyed how Jordan psyched Cecil out of wearing a player jersey. I quite agreed with the sentiment purely because fan gear sales are a BIG revenue source for the owners even when they have been rather ambivalent on performances over the past many years.

[@deadlypalms]

Gents, you get all the banter in the comments here, but love for the love. We all tune in each week and very much appreciate your efforts and commitment here, keep it up.

[@hiltoncoyg4246]

I think the ploy was hit hard first half as we did come out the blocks first 10-15 but when the gameplan didn't really happen we reverted back to normal

[@Bobsam-m1p]

We’ve literally been through last season, we know we want to start slow and our points and wins reflect we’re okay

[@wezzbird9441]

Great contents as always lads so thank you 🙏 Think our performances are similar to the start of last season so hoping with time & players back that we can get our rhythm & performances to the level we expect & need if we are going to have any chance of winning the league!

[@malechigervais]

Turkish calling Jordan 3 times is straight out of a movie scene. Jordan shot dead by the mob, ex-special forces Turkish definitely coming out of retirement to avenge his bro.

[@BriieBaybee]

I think the players are honestly just tired and adjusting to a new playing style with new players or players that didn’t play that much last season. If tactics didn’t change as much, it might’ve been smoother but I think it’s a lot of change and break in rhythm with international breaks. It’s a shame because we are much better than this

[@gwynbleidd9640]

remember guys it was same last season before dubai we were winning with performances like this and were worried i guess we are right to be worried because last season playing like this we got west ham and fulham results and this season we already got bournemouth result

[@oladayofabunmi690]

James said Arteta and Saka are close? Didn't realize Arteta is a player now. Wow, what an addition to the midfield😅

[@santiagogalindo4201]

Even with all the injuries and suspension I still have respect for you gooners gonna be a good game

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

I propose an agenda to buy Florian Wirtz. That's the kind of player we are missing to strengthen attacking creativity and goal contributions. I am sure he will be 100 million, but definetely worth it.

[@SammyQ1886]

Lee grilling the panel was absolute cinema

[@SidneyXda]

Turkish the way he looks and sits there and his expressions, the guy is like this enlightened being lol

[@IzzyMann]

With that dog in James's lap, he's giving off a evil James Bond villain vibe XD You can see he's conspiring!

[@priyeshmehta7511]

Jordan watched a full Arsenal game during the watch along so he decided he'd just do some highlight appearances for the pod. Big up to all of you!

[@NOMINI-MUSIC]

Living life is such a blessing, today I just heard Lee use “BIG W” in a sentence 😂😂..big up as always guys

[@mclachlan82]

I have an interesting theory about partey. We all know there was speculation about him and various charges. Without going into those individually, there's no doubt he was under chronic stress, as a trainee psych. I can tell you that chronic stress makes your body more likely to break down. He seems to be in the clear now touch wood and has been playing for his most consistent period in a long time

[@እፍትል]

I can tell you guys are not watching other teams' games. Liverpool are open at times; watch their game against Palace. Palace could score multiple goals in the first half, and if you play them with a mid block like Forest did, they struggle to open you.

[@MattSaysHello]

The first 10 minutes of this pod was 100 times more entertaining than the entire game.

[@stevieosrs8072]

@49:00 Jordan the musical statue champion of the world

[@obez42]

The players in the first half didn’t take their chances. In the 2nd half the positional changes of moving Partey to RB and Rice to 6 killed the transitional progressive play and creativity that Partey at 6 was giving us, but Rice can’t

[@dalefails]

Jordon confessing to watching the extended highlights is all the proof we need to know that he sent he sent his twin brother, Jadon, to the watch along. The man has still never seen arsenal play a full 90.

[@julesjules7097]

TROSSARD has had a mare in most of the games thus far, but his Goals have Masked that.. early in the season against Villa and Spurs fanboys were riding PARTEY as making the most mistakes but it was Trossard whom put us under the worst pressure.. he's a clutch player but not playing out left or as the 10 and he's not an every game starter.. still won't sleep on him because I think he does come up clutch in key moments.. im with JAMES rotate rotate and I´ve always said this is where ARTETA has to get it right, rotation and selection..

[@akobuikeorlu1813]

I’m gonna do a fitness challenge, whenever Lee says: ‘I’ll tell you what’ ‘I’m gonna say it’ ‘I’ll be honest’ ‘You know’ I will do two pushups 😂😂

[@chrisdrewell9100]

Great show boys. Wondering if anyone thought about the reason why Arteta started Saliba against Shakhtar when we know a new partnership is formed for the Liverpool game. (If we win or lose against Liverpool seems like the right decision or the wrong one)

[@rhj107]

34:15 Lee mocking Jordans audio issues is funny af

[@niitrovzn]

Whilst Jordan was frozen it was the most sensible thing he’s said all season.

[@Misshitgolf]

So I’m turning 40 this Saturday , and watching Arsenal is painful don’t get me wrong this team is at least trying to compete. I keep arguing with my son because he’s supper positive and uber proud of the team and I’m still wanting more for me Arsenal haven’t progressed from the invincible’s and watching Arsenal last night was a bore fest there’s something missing from this team but that’s Arsenal we are always missing one or two players

[@gdogg4002]

I’m still pissed off about Saturday. It’s worrying! Last night was so poor. We can’t even put in a good corner to get us out of trouble without Saka

[@JoeLouG]

Turkish's villain arc is hilarious. "Love for the love" has become "who can I deduct points off this week?" 😂😂

[@GeeWebber]

Sorry but if the players are tired then Arteta has not recuired enough cover, so there is proper squad rotation. Outside the first 11 there are not enough options for rotation. That is down to Arteta and Edu. Poor recruitment. All top teams have the same problem when challenging for multiple comps.

[@gooner_duke2756]

Overall, we are not in great form right now, and the team's balance isn't right. I think we will get better and improve like we did last season. What tells me that? For pretty much the last three years, we have been getting consistent results, unless people see this as a genuine decline and not something temporary like form and missing players, the context/reason for how we're playing right now... Personally, I don't think it is. Every team will have their blips. It's a long season ahead. Obviously, if we keep getting bad results in the next 6 games or something, then I'll have a re-think. But right now, I don't see it as something like a permanent decline and believe it is temporary.

[@para.realist]

It seems to always depend on players positions if we perform or lack creativity, but Arteta seems to want them to become capable in many positions even if we slip up at times.