Arsenal F.C. Thread

[symple19]

smh :depressed

[lefty]

Not to mention that next season, Arsenal's cheapest season tickets will be the most expensive in the EPL :lmao

[symple19]

Not to mention that next season, Arsenal's cheapest season tickets will be the most expensive in the EPL :lmao

It's because they have the nicest stadium in the EPL. While I think they should bring down prices a bit, you still don't see many empty seats, even when they're playing shit teams

[TDMVPDPOY]

i dont know what arsenal sells in vietnam, fck you can buy replica cotton jerseys for 2 dollars

[quentin_compson]

It's because they have the nicest stadium in the EPL. While I think they should bring down prices a bit, you still don't see many empty seats, even when they're playing shit teams

Yeah, but if they continue with their "the 4th spot is our new PL championship" policy of the last couple of years, there will be empty seats soon - well, at least there should be.

[Venti Quattro]

Yeah, but if they continue with their "the 4th spot is our new PL championship" policy of the last couple of years, there will be empty seats soon - well, at least there should be.

As long as they reach the Champions League there won't be any, I tells you. Teams kill themselves to get to the CL.

[lefty]

As long as they reach the Champions League there won't be any, I tells you. Teams kill themselves to get to the CL.
Plus they gain new fans every year



Especially ex-Chelsea fans like you

[quentin_compson]

Santos is gone, good!
http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1503164/arsenal-sell-andre-santos-flamengo?cc=5739

[lefty]

Transfer News Live ‏@DeadlineDayLive (https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive)26m (https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/359400315428143104)
Liverpool striker Luis Suárez is very close to joining Arsenal. (Source: Uruguayan media outlet Sport 890)

[resistanze]

Transfer News Live ‏@DeadlineDayLive (https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive)26m (https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/359400315428143104)
Liverpool striker Luis Suárez is very close to joining Arsenal. (Source: Uruguayan media outlet Sport 890)

Do I have to switch my team to Chelsea tbh?

[Venti Quattro]

Do I have to switch my team to Chelsea tbh?
I'm going back to Chelsea, my original team, tbh.

[lefty]

Do I have to switch my team to Chelsea tbh?

You cant

They dont like black people


I'm going back to Chelsea, my original team, tbh.
Your Nazi roots, of course

[DAF86]

Higuain deal to Napoly hasn't been done yet 'cause he wants to play for Arsenal but those damn wankers don't want to put the money, tbh.

[IronMaxipad]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/29d192c4be1bf2b718bef168f6efa47f/tumblr_mqgxgcX90h1rqc9tyo1_1280.jpg

[lefty]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/29d192c4be1bf2b718bef168f6efa47f/tumblr_mqgxgcX90h1rqc9tyo1_1280.jpg

Arsenal player in the Matrix imo

[symple19]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evAlwf82hF0

[scott]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BP7c2vtCcAAX129.jpg:large

[lefty]

Arsenal fan :lol
2 faced :lol

[symple19]

Arsenal fan :lol
2 faced :lol

I'm on record as liking Suarez, despite his character flaws and zombie tendencies. However, I agree with those who think he'll go a year or two and then pull the same shit as he has with Liverpool and Ajax. So long as the Gunners get a trophy during his tenure, IDGAF

That being said, I still think chances are slim he signs.

[Venti Quattro]

If he bites van Persie, I'm gonna jump in and drive the Luis Suarez bandwagon.

[lefty]

If he bites van Persie, I'm gonna jump in and drive the Luis Suarez bandwagon.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/f6181fb14693afb2d5b107aa329cb2fa/tumblr_mlz6m7rzRH1r6ibubo1_500.gif

[symple19]

:lol

[resistanze]

I'd prefer Arsenal not blow their loads on a headcase who's inevitably going to be trouble down the line (and will be suspended until October).

[lefty]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=52pbe-sk_gY

[Venti Quattro]

Gervinho to Roma for £7.9 million asdkfdhporhjsdjfhsdikghalghn

[quentin_compson]

Gervinho to Roma for £7.9 million asdkfdhporhjsdjfhsdikghalghn

Arsenal continuing to sell their best players year after year after ... oh, wait, it's Gervinho.

[NASpurs]

His transfer fee TWO years ago was £10.8 from Lillle... lol. And this is with teams overspending this year. I would hate to see what Arsenal would have gotten if teams were being cheap.

[velik_m]

Arsenal continuing to sell their best players year after year after ... oh, wait, it's Gervinho.

Gervinho was't great but he wasn't bad either. I will miss him. This offseason sucks just like all the previous ones...

[quentin_compson]

Gervinho was't great but he wasn't bad either. I will miss him. This offseason sucks just like all the previous ones...

Yeah, it was more a joke on my side as well. I wouldn't have minded keeping him as a backup at all.

[turkish spurs fan]

fucked by GALATASARAY again ahahahahhahahaha

[lefty]

:lol

[turkish spurs fan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQ1yV6aCIAA1s_4.jpg

[symple19]

Peace out Gervs. Good luck with what looks to be a good Roma side

[lefty]

Finally: Suarez to be sold for £47.5 million (http://www.zimdiaspora.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12431:finally-suarez-to-be-sold-for-p475-million&catid=80:sorts&Itemid=301)WEDNESDAY, 07 AUGUST 2013 21:06 EDITOR SPORTS (http://www.zimdiaspora.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=80:sorts&layout=blog&Itemid=301)

By Bernard Thompson
Gunners move step closer to finally landing their No 1 transfer target of the summer.
Arsenal are on the verge of sealing a club-record £47.5 million deal for wantaway Liverpool front man Luis Suarez following the Uruguayan’s most recent outburst about his future at Anfield.
http://www.zimdiaspora.com/images/newimg/Suarez-Plead.jpg

The 26-year-old gave an impassioned interview to both the Daily Telegraph and the Guardian on Wednesday morning detailing his exact reasons for wanting to quit the Merseyside giants this summer in order to move to a club competing in the Uefa Champions League next season.
So far, the Gunners have had two bids for the Uruguay international rejected by the Reds, although the second of those offers, valued at £40m plus £1, was still enough to trigger a release clause in the striker’s current contract at Liverpool so as to enable Suarez to enter into negotiations with Arsenal over a possible move to north London.
However, despite the Reds’ insistence so far that their star player will not be allowed to leave Merseyside for a sum of less than the £55m that saw Edinson Cavani join Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer, Suarez’s latest public utterances on the matter have now finally persuaded the club to allow the forward to join Arsenal.
The Gunners and the Uruguay attacker’s agent, Pere Guardiola, the brother of Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola, have already met for face-to-face talks in a central London hotel over the weekend to thrash out Suarez’s personal terms on his move to the Emirates, with the two parties agreeing a five-year £150,000-per-week deal.
That contract will see the former Ajax hit man earn more than his current salary at Anfield, where Suarez picks up £120,000 per week after agreeing last August to sign an extension until June 30 2018 on his deal with the Merseysiders.
And now the two clubs are set to reach a compromise figure of £47.5m for the playmaker, who has registered 51 goals and 24 assists in just 96 matches for Liverpool since January 2011, after the Reds accepted that it was going against their own best interests to keep hold of a disgruntled player at the club next season.
But despite seeking a British-record transfer fee of £55m for their prize asset, Liverpool owner John W Henry and chairman Tom Werner are understood to still be happy to settle for a figure of £47.5m, which will see the Fenway Sports Group make an eye-catching profit of £24.7m on the player they bought from Ajax two-and-a-half years ago – Arsenal News.

[symple19]

Highly doubt the above ^

try this link instead http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/07/luis-suarez-liverpool-outcast

[lefty]

Highly doubt the above ^

try this link instead http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/07/luis-suarez-liverpool-outcast
Dont worry Symple,

We'll get our striker :cry
My .... Gunners :cry

[NASpurs]

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

365599364233703424

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao Arsenal :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[symple19]

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

365599364233703424

It would be funny if it weren't so depressing.

[symple19]

And here's the most depressing website in sport

http://havearsenalspentanymoneyyet.com/

:lmao :cry :wow:depressed:rollin:bang:wakeup:ihit:nope

[lefty]

:lol

:cry fuck the haters
:cry we dont need to spend money

Go Gunners !

[turkish spurs fan]

galatasaray fuck arsenal
arsenal fuck fenerbahce

hahahahahahahahaha good luck gunners.

first game arsenal 5 fener 1
secomd game arsenal 7 fener 0

[NASpurs]

It's actually possible that Arsenal won't pass through the qualifications against Fenerbahce. :lol

Part of me kind of wishes it so those front office faggots would lose the CL money and start using that almighty "war chest" come January. But of course saying that, I also wish they would get into the CL.

Either way, this whole transfer window has left me bitter and pissed off.

[NASpurs]

And here's the most depressing website in sport

http://havearsenalspentanymoneyyet.com/

:lmao :cry :wow:depressed:rollin:bang:wakeup:ihit:nope

Goes great along with this website:

http://www.sincearsenallastwonatrophy.co.uk/

:depressed

[symple19]

:lol :bang ^

So much sadness in this thread...

To cheer everyone up, let's watch Zelalem, Arsenal's 16 year old prodigy, make some ridiculous passes :fap


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NeOJ0nfteg

[Jodelo]

Another good, young german. :toast

[symple19]

Another good, young german. :toast

No question :tu

Still hope he ends up playing for the USMNT, though (He moved to the states at age 11)


Zelalem's story doesn't start in London or in Arsenal's academy, though. Born in Germany, Zelalem joined Hertha Berlin's youth academy as a youngster before moving to the United States at age 11. The destination was the greater Washington DC area, and the club he joined was Olney Rangers. Coached by Matt Pilkington, Zelalem and his teammates formed a tight knit core of players that have gone on to compete with some of the best teams in American youth soccer. Despite the presence of MLS club DC United in the area, the Olney Rangers continue to thrive in competitions around the country.
Read more at http://swol.co/gedion-zelalem-wiki/29362#p73yEv3PUTqKW7La.99

The youth club system in the DC area is one of, if not the best in the nation, so it's really not too much of a surprise that a player of his quality could come up through that organization. (of course, the German academy system is probably the best in the world, so he's had top-notch coaching throughout)

I'm definitely a fan and will support him wherever he plays internationally

[lefty]

Go Gunners :cry

[lefty]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394842_590949934262034_1517893976_n.jpg

[lefty]

Holy shit guys, it's getting closer and closer. It's not as reliable as BBC or Arsenal.com but it's pretty reliable.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jun/20/arsenal-gonzalo-higuain-real-madrid

Gonzalo Higuaín agrees terms with Arsenal as transfer edges closer

• Real Madrid striker happy with £130,000-a-week four-year deal
• Arsenal hope to complete deal before 11 July

Seeing as they're going to start their Asian tour next month, hopefully they'll finalize this stuff soon.
good times

[symple19]

Lefty, you must be really sad that nobody ever really wants to talk MANUre with you. All you're left with is sad trolling attempts in this thread and badge changes in your delusional pursuit to jinx teams :lol

Kinda feel sorry for ya, little buddy

[resistanze]

Wow, even Ramsey's going in.

[lefty]

Lefty, you must be really sad that nobody ever really wants to talk MANUre with you. All you're left with is sad trolling attempts in this thread and badge changes in your delusional pursuit to jinx teams :lol

Kinda feel sorry for ya, little buddy

http://24.media.tumblr.com/f6181fb14693afb2d5b107aa329cb2fa/tumblr_mlz6m7rzRH1r6ibubo1_500.gif


Jinxing ?


I've always been an Arsenal fan :cry


And :lol at the notion that Arsenal has to be jinxed

[symple19]

:lol

[ALVAREZ6]

lmao they put the Higuain deal on hold to prioritize Suarez??? Fucking retarded tbh..Suarez seems like he doesn't want to play in the EPL for too much longer, I guarantee he leaves the league within 2 years. Meanwhile Higuain is a good striker who wants to feel important/play consistent starter time at a club that values him. Is Arsenal for real? Shit is unbelievable that they make these decisions while being a top English club like they have no sense for reality.

[Venti Quattro]

Now they don't want to sign Luiz Gustavo because it may stunt Zelalem's growth. :lol

LOL ARSENAL

[lefty]

Now they don't want to sign Luiz Gustavo because it may stunt Zelalem's growth. :lol

LOL ARSENAL
Fuck the Lanky Frog :flipoff

[lefty]

Warning : Maertesucker dances :lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5sWfPCqvqg

[symple19]

smh

Mertesacker, along with Kosc, was the best CB tandem in the EPL over the second half of the season last year. Yeah, he's slow, but his positioning/tackling is boss, as is his ability in the air.

Arsenal needs Verms back and another player to add depth, not replace what has turned into a top pair at CB

[Venti Quattro]

Arsenal needs Verms back and another player to add depth, not replace what has turned into a top pair at CB

Verms has been lost in the rotation since about 6-7 months ago. Need his confidence and form to come back.

[symple19]

Verms has been lost in the rotation since about 6-7 months ago. Need his confidence and form to come back.

Agreed, but he's hurt right now. Can't return to form until he's healthy. Monreal is hurt, too, so really there is only one extra defender on the bench since Miquel got loaned out

If either Kosc or Mert get hurt, Sagna has to move over to CB and Jenks slides in to RB, leaving nothing on the bench. How Wenger can allow the reserves to get that thin is beyond me.

Hopefully the rumors about Gustavo are true, but I don't believe much of anything anymore (not that that helps the situation in defense)

[Venti Quattro]

Hopefully the rumors about Gustavo are true, but I don't believe much of anything anymore (not that that helps the situation in defense)

Higuain's rumors were true and we got burned when Ancelotti tried to fuck around with Arsenal by saying he wanted Higuain. I'll just wait for it to appear in Arsenal.com.

[lefty]

18 y/o Algerian CB Bensebaini is on trial with Arsenal :cry

I dont know if he is shit or not :lol, but I know FC Porto is interested in him

Training with the Senior team 2 days ago (he is watching in the background doing nothing) :

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BROjAxLCYAAVzg0.jpg:large


In a game with the youth squad - still watching :lol

http://www.123algeriasport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Ramy-Bensabiani.jpg

[symple19]

An astonishing look at Arsenal's finances http://swissramble.blogspot.ch/2013/08/arsenal-money-dont-matter-2-night.html

Here's a tease: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sGLCu9nCmmk/Ugfryojk9pI/AAAAAAAAG1I/BxoI0pqqtGw/s640/3a+PL+Cash.jpg

[symple19]

And then this: Aaron Ramsey and James Collins injury worries for Wales http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23660815

[TDMVPDPOY]

well they do have the most expensive tickets for a pretender team

whatever happen to the offseason cup they created cause they couldnt win any silverware? red bull cup was it?

[Brazil]

good times

lefty as a gunner ? the fuck is that ?

[velik_m]

An astonishing look at Arsenal's finances http://swissramble.blogspot.ch/2013/08/arsenal-money-dont-matter-2-night.html

Here's a tease: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sGLCu9nCmmk/Ugfryojk9pI/AAAAAAAAG1I/BxoI0pqqtGw/s640/3a+PL+Cash.jpg

The "most cash in the bank" trophy is ours!

[symple19]

The "most cash in the bank" trophy is ours!

:lol

[lefty]

lefty as a gunner ? the fuck is that ?
RMAOist first and foremost

[lefty]

367008022427471872

[lefty]

Wow :rollin :lmao


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lyqK68BMnnc#at=194

[symple19]

:lmao

[Libri]

An astonishing look at Arsenal's finances http://swissramble.blogspot.ch/2013/08/arsenal-money-dont-matter-2-night.html

Here's a tease: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sGLCu9nCmmk/Ugfryojk9pI/AAAAAAAAG1I/BxoI0pqqtGw/s640/3a+PL+Cash.jpg

That's a lot of cash. Perhaps:

http://arsenalarsenal.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/messi-arse.jpg:stirpot:

[resistanze]

Wow :rollin :lmao


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lyqK68BMnnc#at=194

LMAO

[NASpurs]

crofl Arsenal

http://au.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2012-2013/suarez-i-am-staying-at-liverpool_sto3881561/story.shtml


"For now, because of all the affection of the people, I will be staying," Suarez told El Observador from Tokyo, where the Uruguay national side are set to face Japan.

[NASpurs]

Just a PSA, the Arsenal Digital Membership is FREE now.

http://www.arsenal.com/digitalmembership

Arsenal Player
As a Digital member, you will have completely FREE and unlimited access to Arsenal Player, our online video service which gives you access to:


Highlights and full match replay of all first-team games
Live audio commentary and post-match phone-in on our Matchday Show
Detailed match analysis with ex-Gunner Adrian Clarke in The Breakdown
Exclusive interviews with Arsène and the first-team players
Weekly shows and features including Fans’ Forum, Arsenal 360 and much more






It's great if you miss a game and don't want to go the illegal route to download games. Does anyone know how long after the game is over that the full match replay is available online?

[lefty]

Arsenal afraid to lose fans

Sign players, wgaf about the membership

[symple19]

Just a PSA, the Arsenal Digital Membership is FREE now.

http://www.arsenal.com/digitalmembership

Arsenal Player
As a Digital member, you will have completely FREE and unlimited access to Arsenal Player, our online video service which gives you access to:


Highlights and full match replay of all first-team games
Live audio commentary and post-match phone-in on our Matchday Show
Detailed match analysis with ex-Gunner Adrian Clarke in The Breakdown
Exclusive interviews with Arsène and the first-team players
Weekly shows and features including Fans’ Forum, Arsenal 360 and much more






It's great if you miss a game and don't want to go the illegal route to download games. Does anyone know how long after the game is over that the full match replay is available online?

Thanks for this :tu

[NASpurs]

It's your own fault Wenger for not signing anyone besides a striker this transfer window while getting rid of 13 or so players. I can only wonder who's going to suit up for the Fenerbahce match.

368777308552695809

[NASpurs]

And it's not confirmed yet but apparently it's rumored that Ox is out for three months...

:depressed

[symple19]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/08/17/article-2396120-1B571B68000005DC-721_634x520.jpg

[lefty]

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ARSENAL-FAN-FALL-DOWN-GO-BOOM.gif

[velik_m]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/08/17/article-2396120-1B571B68000005DC-721_634x520.jpg

If only it would be this simple, but Arsenal now has a culture of losing and that culture will be hard to shake off.

Welcome to fail train, Lefty.

[IronMaxipad]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gSFEaI4HdA&feature=youtu.be

[resistanze]

^^:lol H.A.M.

[lefty]

Arsenal front office meltdown :lmao

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[symple19]

Everyone is melting down. Many of the more level headed, long time Wenger supporters are even jumping ship. And, like resistanze mentioned yesterday, many fans are vowing not to spend any more money.

Here's a link to my favorite Arsenal blogger, a Wenger supporter who also writes for ESPN FC. Read this and then read all the comments (arses) http://arseblog.com/2013/08/arsenal-1-3-aston-villa-disaster/

[symple19]

Also --- Ox may be out till February, and Sagna will definitely miss the match on Wednesday. Gibbs, Ramsey, and Rosicky are all question marks. :lol

[symple19]

:bang:depressed:(

[lefty]

Damn

[symple19]

This dude starts crying a few minutes in, but drops mad truth bombs :cry :cry :cry :lmao


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u06qhRBWcLE

[symple19]

Arsenal Supporters' Trust: Stop Wenger contract talks
Read more at http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/231165.html#il3pUh4ahjMevhoK.99

[Rogue]

The man who is moneyless goes through the market fastest, and the 70m transfer fund is just a scam aimed at placating the enraged fans imho. Even if Wenger does have 70m fund available to spend in the market, it still wouldn't make any difference when the max salary allowed by the board is what? 3m a year or something? How could they lure top-class players to join them when the players could earn twice that figure playing for City or PSG?

[symple19]

The man who is moneyless goes through the market fastest, and the 70m transfer fund is just a scam aimed at placating the enraged fans imho. Even if Wenger does have 70m fund available to spend in the market, it still wouldn't make any difference when the max salary allowed by the board is what? 3m a year or something? How could they lure top-class players to join them when the players could earn twice that figure playing for City or PSG?

Not a sham, they have well over 100m in cash on hand. As for wages, it has nothing to do with the board, and more to do with Wenger's philosophy. Arsenal is about as close to a dictatorship as it gets (among the ranks of BPL managers). Basically, Gazidis and the board have no teeth, and Arsene calls all the shots

[lefty]

18 year old lolgerian CB Ramy Bensebaini training with the 1st team :cry (far left, behind Giroud)

I dont think they are going to keep him, because I dont think he is ready yet, but it's still cool :cry


He is coming from Paradou Academy, based in Algiers; the guy who runs it is Guillou, who is friend of Wenger.

He is a trialist, by the way, so he is not officially signed for the youth team.

He can also play DM, and was close to signing with Porto last year

http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/176968582-laurent-koscielny-of-arsenal-in-action-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=GkZZ8bf5zL1ZiijUmxa7QYy2XuyGillIs0dTVbvmDgRIStMQ T3uQGMDxdap3qBE12FHv%2fPBKX1MdKedjsnVGeQ%3d%3d

[symple19]

Fuck it, Arsenal needs bodies, even if its another filthy North African :lol

[lefty]

Fuck it, Arsenal needs bodies, even if its another filthy North African :lol
hey fuck you :lol

But im not sure his style of play fits the EPL's

I think he can succeed in a be@ner league (Portugal or Spain), but Im not sure about the EPL

[symple19]

hey fuck you :lol

But im not sure his style of play fits the EPL's

I think he can succeed in a be@ner league (Portugal or Spain), but Im not sure about the EPL

rofl

If he's versatile, why not at least give him a shot on the U21 squad? Wenger may be a cheap asshat, but he can definitely scout talent. Doubt he would bring him in if he was completely worthless.

Actually, that sounds like a good job for Arsene. Head scout (and not manager)

[lefty]

rofl

If he's versatile, why not at least give him a shot on the U21 squad? Wenger may be a cheap asshat, but he can definitely scout talent. Doubt he would bring him in if he was completely worthless.

Actually, that sounds like a good job for Arsene. Head scout (and not manager)
Yeah

But maybe he brought him over to London to do his buddy (Guillou ) a favor


Bensebaini has played 2 friendlies with the Arsenal U21 team this summer; he didnt look so good in both of those games, but they played against 2 Senior (shitty, but Senior) clubs.
Also, the other CB, a player from FC Barcelona, was shit as well in those games.

So I dont know, Wenger must see something him for having in him and other 4 youngsters train with the Sr team twice

[lefty]

David Ornstein ‏@bbcsport_david 5m
Arsenal working on deals for Real Madrid duo Benzema & Di Maria. Also pursuing GK & defender, could spend £100m: http://bbc.in/19y8O4o

Normally I would call BS.. But the fact that the Bale deal is going down makes me think it could be legit. + Ornstein rarely posts bs

[Venti Quattro]

He lost me at "Arsenal could spend £100m"

[lefty]

@TSBible (https://twitter.com/TSBible): So that's where Arsenal's £100million is being spent!! pic.twitter.com/wAr9QZqmX8 (http://t.co/wAr9QZqmX8)



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[Venti Quattro]

You old frog Wenger :flipoff

[IronMaxipad]

@TSBible (https://twitter.com/TSBible): So that's where Arsenal's £100million is being spent!! pic.twitter.com/wAr9QZqmX8 (http://t.co/wAr9QZqmX8)



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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjgL-OPrdXQ

[resistanze]

Fucking young bishes while fucking over Arsenal

[lefty]

He lost me at "Arsenal could spend £100m"
Just imagine this ..


Spurs fans : " We lost Bale to RMAO :cry .... and those assholes are sending Benzema and DMaria to Arsenal ? "

Madrid doing SPurs a favor :lol

Just imagine the hate :lol

[Venti Quattro]

Madrid doing SPurs a favor :lol

http://i.imgur.com/3B20Yz6.png

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[lefty]

:lmao

[velik_m]

Just imagine this ..


Spurs fans : " We lost Bale to RMAO :cry .... and those assholes are sending Benzema and DMaria to Arsenal ? "

Madrid doing SPurs a favor :lol

Just imagine the hate :lol

Ugh Di Maria, really? Not that Arsenal will ever spend the money, so this is not happening.

[Venti Quattro]

Ugh Di Maria, really? Not that Arsenal will ever spend the money, so this is not happening.

:td di Maria
:tu Benzema

But I doubt Ancelotti or Flo sells because they already sold Higuain to A....Napoli.

[velik_m]

:td di Maria
:tu Benzema

But I doubt Ancelotti or Flo sells because they already sold Higuain to A....Napoli.

Yeah that's how i feel, but arsenal needs great midfielders not another attacker (unless he's of RvP quality)

[Venti Quattro]

Yeah that's how i feel, but arsenal needs great midfielders not another attacker (unless he's of RvP quality)

So why not ............. buy Isco from them?

Oh wait, we should've done that last year!!! :lmao

[Jodelo]

di Maria could be dealed but i don't think Benzema leaves after they sold Higuain as Venti said!

[symple19]

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/334051/Arsenal-at-risk-of-losing-Lukas-Podolski-as-race-for-Karim-Benzema-hots-up /// http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/08/22/4204714/schalke-chief-heldt-tight-lipped-on-podolski-speculation

Podolski to Schalke?

[lefty]

A typical summer @ Arsenal forums :lol

http://www.goonersworld.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=7&sid=88504818f8e78d497afb475dc833d561

[symple19]

Falmini will get the number Zero. This is to signify his fee and the fucks people give. #Panic (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Panic&src=hash)
— Paul O Keefe (@pokeefe1) August 29, 2013 (https://twitter.com/pokeefe1/statuses/373079973659037696)

[quentin_compson]

Well, Wenger probably thinks that Flamini has "great mental strength" and all this stuff he always says about every player. Wenger might even think that signing a washed up former Arsenal player is a great transfer.

[symple19]

:lol British papers

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BS3ntnICYAAfzjt.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BS3VmekCAAA-lzG.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BS3jGj7CcAASlHI.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BS3jWJCCcAAiTeT.jpg

[Venti Quattro]

Arsenal's Champions League Group in one word...

Dortmund
Arsenal
Marseille
Napoli

[velik_m]

lol Napoli, figures :lol. Nice group shouldn't be much trouble to qualify and just hard enough to not take it too easy...

[lefty]

Arsenal's Champions League Group in one word...

Dortmund
Arsenal
Marseille
Napoli
Bayern's group:

Munich
Manchester
Moscow
Pilsner

Mmm... Pilsner. A message we all can endorse.

[TDMVPDPOY]

does napoli even have anyone still worth mentioning? they sold everyone....

[ALVAREZ6]

does napoli even have anyone still worth mentioning? they sold everyone....
They just signed Higuain and Callejon from Madrid...

[Jodelo]

They just signed Higuain and Callejon from Madrid...

How can you forget Albiol?

[lefty]

CROFL Albiol

[quentin_compson]

lol Napoli, figures :lol. Nice group shouldn't be much trouble to qualify and just hard enough to not take it too easy...

You think so? In my eyes, Arsenal might easily finish last in this group. They probably won't, but still ...

[pgardn]

Anyone know a spot "sports bar" in San Antonio that will be showing the tott game?

I don't have nbc "special" site...

:bang

And I have no idea as to why I am an AC Milan fan, default team? I would have thought Barca or Man UU

[Venti Quattro]

And I have no idea as to why I am an AC Milan fan, default team? I would have thought Barca or Man UU

Control Panel > General Settings, then scroll down

[pgardn]

Anyone know a spot "sports bar" in San Antonio that will be showing the tott game?

I don't have nbc "special" site...

:bang

UU


For gods sakes man, help me!

[DAF86]

For gods sakes man, help me!


Control Panel > General Settings, then scroll down

[pgardn]

Ok I changed my settings... Now....

A sports place in San Antonio that will show Arsenal v. Tott?? Can't get from home and my streams are crap right now...

pretty pleeeease?

[symple19]

Ok I changed my settings... Now....

A sports place in San Antonio that will show Arsenal v. Tott?? Can't get from home and my streams are crap right now...

pretty pleeeease?

Any Irish pub w/ TV's is usually a safe bet. Not from San Antonio, but that's generally the rule, no matter where you live

[pgardn]

Any Irish pub w/ TV's is usually a safe bet. Not from San Antonio, but that's generally the rule, no matter where you live

No serving alcohol in Texas till noon. The game starts at 10 am. Maybe someone knows an Irish Pub in SA that serves orange juice?

gosh darn SA Arsenal fans, any help?

[symple19]

on transfer plans…
I am not against spending money, but I want to add super quality to our squad. Tottenham got a lot of money for Bale, they have to invest it - I understand that. The need is different for us, we need one or two super players and we will try to add that. We have 24 more hours, so maybe we can surprise you. Maybe not - but I am confident.
on other deals delaying his transfer plans…
Yes, because it is a little bit like a domino game. Maybe something will happen in the last 24 hours, maybe not. It is very difficult to predict.
on paying a premium…
I am ready to pay what we can afford, even if it is a bit over the market [value] and as long as it is not crazy. I am not against spending.


http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/wenger-on-the-derby-giroud-and-signings?

[Venti Quattro]

374220625537421312

:lol :lol :lol

[Venti Quattro]

WELCOME TO ARSENAL, ÖZIL!!!

GET IN HERE GOONERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! symple19 resistanze NASpurs Sportstudi quentin_compson pookenstein velik_m

[velik_m]

WELCOME TO ARSENAL, ÖZIL!!!

GET IN HERE GOONERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! symple19 resistanze NASpurs Sportstudi quentin_compson pookenstein velik_m

Watch him getting injured for the rest of the season in his first game for Arsenal...

[Venti Quattro]

Watch him getting injured for the rest of the season in his first game for Arsenal...

Fuck off wanker

[TDMVPDPOY]

premature ejaculation signing

[pookenstein]

Wake me when Arsenal becomes a legit thread please.

[Sportstudi]

WELCOME TO ARSENAL, ÖZIL!!!

GET IN HERE GOONERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! symple19 resistanze NASpurs Sportstudi quentin_compson pookenstein velik_m

Would be a nice surprise, I'll admit. However, we still need a new striker. Giroud has improved from last season, but he won't be the difference maker we need.

[Venti Quattro]

Would be a nice surprise, I'll admit. However, we still need a new striker. Giroud has improved from last season, but he won't be the difference maker we need.

I have faith in Giroud

[symple19]

WELCOME TO ARSENAL, ÖZIL!!!



http://3-akamai.tapcdn.com/images/thumbs/taps/2013/05/antonio-banderas-gif-52bbd904-original.gif

[symple19]

Watch him getting injured for the rest of the season in his first game for Arsenal...

http://i.imgur.com/27LTwYF.gif

[symple19]

Wake me when Arsenal becomes a legit thread please.

http://i.imgur.com/tB9cbVz.gif

[symple19]

Looks like Bendtner to Crystal Palace may actually happen

Chamakh and Bendtner on the same team :lmao :lmao :lmao

[symple19]

Viviano confirmed http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/336197/Arsenal-deal-for-keeper-Emiliano-Viviano-confirmed-by-Palermo-president

[symple19]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTKgMiHCQAE4l7t.jpg

[symple19]

And the Ba news is still swirling...

That's 2 boxes checked so far (MF/GK)... Would like 2 or 3 more, ST/CB/DM

[NASpurs]

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[Venti Quattro]

Looks like Bendtner to Crystal Palace may actually happen

Chamakh and Bendtner on the same team :lmao :lmao :lmao

TGSTEL :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Jodelo]

Özil to Arsenal is a done deal!

[symple19]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTKqpMzIYAARvQe.jpg

[symple19]

Özil to Arsenal is a done deal!

Angry REAL fans hijack Bale presentation :lmao

http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/02/dont-sell-mesut-ozil-to-arsenal-angry-real-madrid-fans-hijack-gareth-bale-presentation-3947015/?

http://www.as.com/futbol/video/aficion-grita-ozil-vende-florentino/20130902dasdasftb_31/Ves (http://www.as.com/futbol/video/aficion-grita-ozil-vende-florentino/20130902dasdasftb_31/Ves)

[symple19]

Arsenal fan @ Totts on deadline day :lmao

http://i.imgur.com/VDvMdta.jpg

[symple19]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO5nfQEqGOg#t=51

[lefty]

Great signing, but an AM is not their priority

[symple19]

Szes is awesome


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHGw_xiQAfs

[Venti Quattro]

374297784796868608

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Jodelo]

Angry REAL fans hijack Bale presentation :lmao

http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/02/dont-sell-mesut-ozil-to-arsenal-angry-real-madrid-fans-hijack-gareth-bale-presentation-3947015/?

http://www.as.com/futbol/video/aficion-grita-ozil-vende-florentino/20130902dasdasftb_31/Ves (http://www.as.com/futbol/video/aficion-grita-ozil-vende-florentino/20130902dasdasftb_31/Ves)

Rightfully so. He is better than Bale but in the end, it's a business.

[velik_m]

And the Ba news is still swirling...

That's 2 boxes checked so far (MF/GK)... Would like 2 or 3 more, ST/CB/DM

DM? But they have Frimpong :p:

They just need a legit defender instead of Koscielny, some health and they will be ok.

[lefty]

:cry Bruno mars



David Ornstein ✔ @bbcsport_david

Arsenal will confirm the signing of Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid for €50m (£42.4m) in the next half an hour #bbcfootball #afc #rmfc
6:16 PM - 2 Sep 2013

[turkish spurs fan]

awesome work for arsenal.

[lefty]

374645016150290432

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTMChIGCMAALcR9.png:large

[symple19]

I came

[symple19]

While I'm disappointed that Arsenal didn't sign a ST/DM/CB, I would hope they are active during the mid-season window. Another downside is that we may actually see TGSTEL suit up for the Arsenal

Btw, i'm pleased with the Ozil signing, but it doesn't change the fact that Arsene fucked up bad during the early months of the window. He could have acted earlier to bring in a striker and CB, then waited around for the inevitable sale of Bale to move on a player from RM. Thee was a better way to do all this, tbh.

Having said that, I'm going back into the bedroom with my picture of Ozil :lol

[Venti Quattro]

Daniel Levy stalled negotiations because he didn't want Arsenal to also get di Maria. Fucking Spuds.

[lefty]

Daniel Levy stalled negotiations because he didn't want Arsenal to also get di Maria. Fucking Spuds.
Arsenal doesnt need Dive Maria

[Venti Quattro]

Arsenal doesnt need Dive Maria
Still, that yid is a scum

Would've wanted for Arsène to get Ashley Williams tbh.

[resistanze]

Fellaini to ManU Official.

Arsenal should've gotten Higuain and Fellani. God damnit.

[symple19]

Fellaini to ManU Official.

Arsenal should've gotten Higuain and Fellani. God damnit.

Hell, they could've afforded those two AND Ozil... Imagine that shit :lol

[lefty]

meh Fellaini a bit overrated IMO

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[Venti Quattro]

:lmao love Evil Kagawa

:lmao :lmao Spurs and Madrid "partnership"
:lol Madrid selling to their rivals

[resistanze]

Hell, they could've afforded those two AND Ozil... Imagine that shit :lol

Yeah, they dragged their feet earlier and became desperate towards the end, considering they cash the dropped today :lol

I agree with lefty that Fellaini is a tad overrated. But like in the NBA, you gotta overpay in this market. Consdiering Fellaini and Higauin actually fill a bigger hole for Arsenal, 27-30 millon pounds isn't so outrageous.

[symple19]

Gedion Zelalem...Arsenal Mystic :lol

https://twitter.com/Gedion34/status/374645464165257216/photo/1

[lefty]

Yeah, they dragged their feet earlier and became desperate towards the end, considering they cash the dropped today :lol

I agree with lefty (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=6896) that Fellaini is a tad overrated. But like in the NBA, you gotta overpay in this market. Consdiering Fellaini and Higauin actually fill a bigger hole for Arsenal, 27-30 millon pounds isn't so outrageous.
that being said





CROFL Cleverley

[Venti Quattro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDZNxO1NrF4

:lmao :lmao :lmao



Also, MY NIGGA Dirk

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[symple19]

^^^Awesome :lol

[Jodelo]

Having said that, I'm going back into the bedroom with my picture of Ozil :lol

:lmao

[lefty]

:lmao
Symple is gonna have some nightmares trying to fap to this :

http://www.anorak.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/marty-feldman.jpg

[DAF86]

I didn't know Ozil was so beloved here. Dude got out of Madrid 'cause he wasn't going to be a starter and he's suppossed to be the best attacking miedfielder in the World? I like him as a player but you guys are overrating him, tbh.

[quentin_compson]

Arsenal doesnt need Dive Maria


Actually, signing DiMaria would've made more sense than spending this kind of money for Özil. But well, it is what it is. I just hope that a lot of people here aren't going to be disappointed with Özil.

[Sportstudi]

http://i.picasion.com/pic73/138bf19997828c80be814735fdd90a0c.gif

[Venti Quattro]

symple19 lefty :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

374297784796868608
374307753566941184

[Venti Quattro]

http://i.picasion.com/pic73/138bf19997828c80be814735fdd90a0c.gif

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[velik_m]

I didn't know Ozil was so beloved here. Dude got out of Madrid 'cause he wasn't going to be a starter and he's suppossed to be the best attacking miedfielder in the World? I like him as a player but you guys are overrating him, tbh.

beggars can't be choosers

[symple19]

I didn't know Ozil was so beloved here. Dude got out of Madrid 'cause he wasn't going to be a starter and he's suppossed to be the best attacking miedfielder in the World? I like him as a player but you guys are overrating him, tbh.

He has the most assists in all of Europe over the last 3 years (according to ESPN)


34 - Millions in pounds sterling Arsenal have spent so far in this season (remember there’s still January to do this all over again!)
24 - Age of Mesut Özil (until October)
5 - Number of trophies Mesut Özil has in his career (UEFA U-21 European Cup, DFB-Pokal, La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España)
1.83 - Özil height in meters
76 - Özil weight in kilos
42.5 - Millions of pounds Arsenal spent to land Özil
559,210 - Pounds per kilo of Özil
550,000 - Pounds per kilo of A colorless diamonds
Priceless - The feeling of goodwill the club has generated among most fans
49 - Starts for club and country 2009/2010
11 - Goals
20 - Assists
60 - Starts for club and country 2010/2011
12 - Goals
31 - Assists
54 - Starts for club and country 2011/2012
13 - Goals
26 - Assists
59 - Starts for club and country in 2012/2013
16 - Goals
35 - Assists (are you getting a sense that there might be a pattern?*)
222 - Total starts in the last 4 years (55.5 per season)
52 - Goals (13 per season)
112 - Assists (28 per season)
72 - League assists for Özil in the last 5 seasons, more than any other player in the top five leagues in Europe (https://twitter.com/Orbinho/status/374554795358433280) (@orbinho)
353 - Chances created from open play in that time, also tops all players in Europe (@orbinho)
92 - Key passes in la Liga last season (2nd in la Liga)
13 – Assists in la Liga last season (2nd in la Liga)
84 - Average passing in la Liga % last season
1.3 - Crosses per game in la Liga last season
0.5 - Through balls per game in La Liga last season
33 - Dribbles successful last season (47% rate)
If we take out the international games and the cup matches and just focus on Liga and Champions League play we can compare Özil to other top creative midfielders thus:



Champions League Plus League Play Numbers



Ozil 2013
Ozil 2012
Ozil 2011
Fabregas
Mata
Ribery
Cazorla


Minutes
2743
3364
3345
2831
3658
2957
3918


Starts
31
40
39
36
41
35
44


Goals
10
6
7
12
16
11
12


Assists
17
20
24
11
19
16
12


KP
121
134
158
50
140
105
105


KP/90
3.97
3.59
4.25
1.59
3.44
3.20
2.41


http://news.arseblog.com/2013/09/the-wizard-of-ozil-by-the-numbers/


Doesn't look overrated to me

[symple19]

symple19 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=16707) lefty (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=6896) :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

374297784796868608
374307753566941184

:rollin

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[Brazil]

:lmao love Evil Kagawa

:lmao :lmao Spurs and Madrid "partnership"
:lol Madrid selling to their rivals

I wanted to congratulate you for Arsenal's Oz acquisition but I'm confused.
Arsenal fan or Barca ?

[Brazil]

I didn't know Ozil was so beloved here. Dude got out of Madrid 'cause he wasn't going to be a starter and he's suppossed to be the best attacking miedfielder in the World? I like him as a player but you guys are overrating him, tbh.

DAF86 no need to build the maginot line, nobody is saying Ozil is close to be as good as your beloved messi tbh

[symple19]

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2013/9/2/1378132788283/Mesut-Ozil-infographic-001.jpg

[symple19]

Relax Barca fan, I'm not saying he's as good as Messi :lol

[DAF86]

DAF86 no need to build the maginot line, nobody is saying Ozil is close to be as good as your beloved messi tbh

But they are saying that he's the best offensive midfielder on the World when his former team plays with two offensive midfielders on the starting line-up and he's not one of them and none of those guys are Xavi or Iniesta.

[DAF86]

Relax Barca fan, I'm not saying he's as good as Messi :lol

See above. And I'm a River Plate fan only.

[Venti Quattro]

I wanted to congratulate you for Arsenal's Oz acquisition but I'm confused.
Arsenal fan or Barca ?
Arselona, tbh

[lefty]

symple19 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=16707) lefty (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=6896) :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

374297784796868608
374307753566941184
:lmao

[DAF86]

And relax you too guys, I'm not saying Ozil sucks, I'm just saying you are overrating him a bit.

[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTO0n54IAAAlNHy.jpg:large

[symple19]

Love it

[Brazil]

Arselona, tbh

:lol

[lefty]

:cry Go Realsenal

[Jodelo]

But they are saying that he's the best offensive midfielder on the World when his former team plays with two offensive midfielders on the starting line-up and he's not one of them and none of those guys are Xavi or Iniesta.

I think he has/is surpassing Xavi right now, because Xavi is on the decline. Still amazes me as a player but i have Özil above him. Iniesta, i don't know. He's made off glass, that's what hurt him to be an even better player than he is but i buy that he's still better than Özil.

Did just see lefty's post about the numbers between them but ok... Özil is just 24 and will get better, can't wait. :toast

[symple19]

Couple things the Ozil signing does for Arsenal, beyond his play, of course

1. Shows the best players in the world they are willing to spend money, and are serious about winning trophy's
2. Strikers should pay special attention, as they would have one of the best midfields on earth to service them
3. Finally put some actual fear into opposing teams
4. Helps to heal the fanbase
5. Sets them up nicely for the January window, especially if they stay consistent/in form
6. Will bring even more fans into the fold from Germany/Turkey, as well as the marketing dollars that would surely follow
7. Brings a swagger back to Arsenal that's been missing since Cesc left (if not longer)

[pgardn]

Couple things the Ozil signing does for Arsenal, beyond his play, of course

1. Shows the best players in the world they are willing to spend money, and are serious about winning trophy's
2. Strikers should pay special attention, as they would have one of the best midfields on earth to service them
3. Finally put some actual fear into opposing teams
4. Helps to heal the fanbase
5. Sets them up nicely for the January window, especially if they stay consistent/in form
6. Will bring even more fans into the fold from Germany/Turkey, as well as the marketing dollars that would surely follow
7. Brings a swagger back to Arsenal that's been missing since Cesc left (if not longer)

Losing Van P was huge. Giroud the go to striker, weak. Ozil with Van P would have been sublime.

I think the EPL is wide open. When Tottenham gets things together they will challenge. Man U & Man City are vulnerable. If Liverpool stays the course and Suarez returns... PL should be exciting this year.

[lefty]

I agree its wide open


And WTF Mou, I know Eto is coming but loaning Lukaku ?

[pgardn]

:lmao

Honestly the poor guy looks like a frog with those bulging eyes, and slits for eyelids.

[symple19]

Losing Van P was huge. Giroud the go to striker, weak. Ozil with Van P would have been sublime.

I think the EPL is wide open. When Tottenham gets things together they will challenge. Man U & Man City are vulnerable. If Liverpool stays the course and Suarez returns... PL should be exciting this year.

Wrong about Giroud, I saiiiiiiiddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

[MannyIsGod]

I'll cheer on Ozil as a gunner. He was always one of my favorite Madrid players and I hope he continues to do well.

[Venti Quattro]

Have faith in Giroud

[pgardn]

Wrong about Giroud, I saiiiiiiiddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

So Wenger was just playing around when he went after the striker with teeth?

[symple19]

So Wenger was just playing around when he went after the striker with teeth?

Not at all, but you need two viable strikers when playing a brutal schedule. Would Suarez/Higuain be better than Giroud? Maybe. Are they both also different strikers than Giroud? Yes. Giroud is a big physical type, good in the air and poaching around goal. Suarez/Higuain, especially the former, are good at creating for themselves and making things happen with the ball at their feet. What I'm saying is that different defense's require different matchups. If you can tailor your attack to what is being thrown against you, you'll have an advantage. A big guy/smaller guy combo with different skill sets would allow Arsene to do just that.

I fully expect Wenger to find a striker in the mid-season window, btw. It's also worth noting that AFC approached Villa about Benteke late last night before the window closed. Maybe he'll try again in January?

In the meantime, it looks like TGSTEL and Sanogo will fill in for games against weaker competition, and Walcott can do a decent job if Giroud goes down (a nightmare scenario, to be sure)

[resistanze]

We just need Theo to maintain his form from last season, and they should be OK until Poldoski returns.

[symple19]

Theo should benefit more from Ozil than anyone else, imo

[symple19]

Last thing I'll say about Giroud is that his work rate this year is much higher than last, especially in terms of helping out the defense. He was crucial against totts both in the air and harrying their midfielders in the Gunner half of the field. Big improvement on that front, one that really doesn't show up much in the stats.

[lefty]

I know I've been making fun of Giroud, but last year was his 1st season in the EPL and he was adjusting

His other adjustment was that his former team Montpellier and Arsenal play a totally different style of football; Arsenal is more uptempo with a lot of movement off the ball

Giroud is also an excellent passer

[resistanze]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko5jBnTn9hU

Let's just take a minute to reminisce :cry

[lefty]

I will always remember Henry's goal vs MU and Fabien Barthez; I watched that game live

My reaction was : "whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat "

[Venti Quattro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko5jBnTn9hU

Let's just take a minute to reminisce :cry

King Henry :worthy:

[resistanze]

I almost cried when he scored that goal against Galacticos in CL back in 2006, tbh. Too bad we came up short (shit for brains Lehman and shitty Almunia).

[lefty]

:cry



http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/4432593/henry-goal-vs-man-utd-2000-o.gif

[velik_m]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko5jBnTn9hU

Let's just take a minute to reminisce :cry

I almost forgot how Arsenal used to blow away lesser teams :depressed

[quentin_compson]

That Titi goal against Utd. is one of the greatest things I've ever seen anyone do in football.

[lefty]

Ok enough with the past


here is the future :


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW44M3bpmvU

[symple19]

Fuckin Almunia...

[pgardn]

Not at all, but you need two viable strikers when playing a brutal schedule. Would Suarez/Higuain be better than Giroud? Maybe. Are they both also different strikers than Giroud? Yes. Giroud is a big physical type, good in the air and poaching around goal. Suarez/Higuain, especially the former, are good at creating for themselves and making things happen with the ball at their feet. What I'm saying is that different defense's require different matchups. If you can tailor your attack to what is being thrown against you, you'll have an advantage. A big guy/smaller guy combo with different skill sets would allow Arsene to do just that.

I fully expect Wenger to find a striker in the mid-season window, btw. It's also worth noting that AFC approached Villa about Benteke late last night before the window closed. Maybe he'll try again in January?

In the meantime, it looks like TGSTEL and Sanogo will fill in for games against weaker competition, and Walcott can do a decent job if Giroud goes down (a nightmare scenario, to be sure)

Van Persie covers the striker position in practically all dimensions.
I wonder if Ferguson told him he would be leaving...
Ozil with Van Persie....

To dream.

[Brazil]

That Titi goal against Utd. is one of the greatest things I've ever seen anyone do in football.

I'm a big fan of Titi but for amazing goals by Frenchies in EPL, the direction to take is King Cantona.

[Venti Quattro]

I'm a big fan of Titi but for amazing goals by Frenchies in EPL, the direction to take is King Cantona.

:lol King Cuntona

[Brazil]

:lol King Cuntona

Ouhaaaa Cantona Ouha Cantona

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me;
Twelve Cantonas, eleven Cantonas...and an Eric Cantona!

We`ll drink a drink a drink
To Eric the King the King the King
He`s the leader of our football team
He`s the greatest
Centre forward
That the world has ever seen

What a friend we have in Jesus
He`s a saviour from afar
What a friend we have in Jesus
And his name is Cantona...

[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTVLOdIIYAAPkjH.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTVLqhrIIAA4VyR.jpg

[Venti Quattro]

375393787105001473

[lefty]

Well, to be fair, Bale's jersey is overpriced

[ALVAREZ6]

lol that world soccer shop tweet made me check out their site and shop by player for Messi...look what I found :lol:

Messi Tuxedo Premium T-Shirt (Black)http://www.worldsoccershop.com/35764-fdtggen0910-b-bk.html

http://image-load-balancer.worldsportshops.com/Images/watermarked_thumbnail.aspx?img=35764~FDTGGEN0910~B .BK&photoNum=1&t=I&catalog=Soccer&w=600&h=600

[lefty]

Let me guess, XS size ?

[Venti Quattro]

Let me guess, XS size ?

M for Midget

[lefty]

M for Midget
:lol

[Venti Quattro]

Well, to be fair, Bale is overpriced

[symple19]

Spuds boardroom find out Arsenal signed Ozil


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf0dlFSOAi4

[velik_m]

375393787105001473

Arsenal is well on the way to retaining the "most cash in the bank" trophy! :greedy

[Venti Quattro]

375974190111006720

:lmao :lmao

[Venti Quattro]

Anyone saw Ger vs Aut? DAMN, Ozil completed 99 pct of his passes and he was barely even trying :lol

[lefty]

Damn 99 pct

And Georgia almost beat France WTF

[lefty]

FAP FAP FAP



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2PuPcm5G5k

[Jodelo]

Anyone saw Ger vs Aut? DAMN, Ozil completed 99 pct of his passes and he was barely even trying :lol

I head he was overrated...

[Venti Quattro]

I head he was overrated...

:lol Daftonella

[DAF86]

I heard he was the best attacking midfielder in the World even though he had to leave his former team 'cause he couldn't keep his starting position.

[lefty]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wki9O05JVDE

[Venti Quattro]

I heard he was the best attacking midfielder in the World even though he had to leave his former team 'cause he couldn't keep his starting position.

:lol Did you see the meltdown of Madrid fans when Flo handed him on a silver platter to Arsenal?

pls stahp

:lol "couldn't keep his starting position"

[DAF86]

:lol Did you see the meltdown of Madrid fans when Flo handed him on a silver platter to Arsenal?

pls stahp

So? Madrid fans liked him, I also like him as a player. That doesn't mean he's the best attacking midfielder on the World.


:lol "couldn't keep his starting position"

So now you're negating that Ozil left the fuck out cause he wasn't going to be a starter? :lol

[lefty]

:lol Did you see the meltdown of Madrid fans when Flo handed him on a silver platter to Arsenal?

pls stahp

:lol "couldn't keep his starting position"

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