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Something worth mentioning: Outside of the plethora of skills Saka possesses, a huge quality he brings is the ability to produce consistent G+A in non winning game scenarios. We need someone to take responsibility in his absence. So far that has primarily been Gabriel Jesus.

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Merino has been ‘fine’ so far imo. Some good games, some poor ones. Feel he’s still off the pace in the press vs settled build up + want him to release the ball quicker. But we’ve seen glimpses of his quality/what he adds (key to our LHS). Just want him to get regular minutes.

submitted 57 days ago • 3 comments

Jurrien Timber defensively keeps impressing week in week out. The list of wingers he’s kept out is mightily impressive. His awareness OOP, intensity and commitment in duels, etc , just superb. The level he is playing at post ACL is ridiculous.

submitted 57 days ago • 2 comments

Mikel Merino every single time manages to have at least one big goal scoring moment. Just wanted to leave you with that. Will give more thoughts on him later.

submitted 57 days ago • 0 comments

Liverpool doing great = ‘Arteta isn’t good enough, recruitment is poor, etc.’ This is how it’s felt reading Arsenal discourse. I totally get certain annoyances but assessing us through the Liverpool lens is disingenuous in many ways. We are still one of the best sides in Europe.

submitted 57 days ago • 2 comments

‘We cannot isolate him (Martinelli) the way that we do for Bukayo.’ This is what Mikel said post Ipswich. What he’s referring to here is that natural ability to cut inside. Nwaneri however can and you saw that for the third goal, with the half space cross to the back post.

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Something worth mentioning: Arsenal winning after going a goal down. This is an area of weakness and something we don’t do great at. Obviously we don’t want to go a goal down, but this will happen and it’s vital that you are able to react positively to adverse conditions.

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David Raya second half response btw was sensational. Cross collection superb and two great moments where he quickly kickstarted transition moments for Martinelli. Love his proactiveness.

submitted 57 days ago • 1 comment

Saliba/Gabriel is the best CB partnership I’ve ever seen at Arsenal, especially in terms of completeness.

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We take it for granted in how we concede absolutely nothing in games. OOP performances like today are just deemed as the norm but it should always be recognised. The defensive structure implemented by Mikel, whether it’s in the high press or low block is incredible.

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In Saka’s absence, this is what we need - RHS in-swinging crosses (big Ode reliance) - RHS set piece threat - Enhanced LHS dynamics (Calafiori key) - Hold up play vs high press - Ability to create in isolation - Game state influencing G/A - RHS thrust on the inside (Timber key)

submitted 63 days ago • 1 comment

Calafiori’s importance was always high but with Saka’s injury, it’s increased by ten fold as it’s imperative our LHS is functioning. Martinelli RW should be the ploy imo, and with all of our other LW options, they need someone who can push them inside, which Calafiori can do.

submitted 66 days ago • 2 comments

MLS robustness under contact >>. Shields the ball so well when pressed and rolls contact like it’s nothing. Special talent who has not provided a single poor performance when given the opportunity. The Moussa Dembele comparisons stylistically btw are spot on. Only 18!

submitted 69 days ago • 1 comment

Gabriel Jesus has hit hot form at a time where we absolutely need it, especially with the Saka injury. We need a ROI this season from our most experienced attackers, so it’s great to see him beginning to seriously contribute. Hopefully more to come.

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

Btw that Declan Rice cameo. Insane. He’s been excellent since Chelsea (A). When the opposition is willing to concede spaces, that’s when Rice is effective in possession @ 8, as we saw today. It’s not where he’s maximised, but idm him in the role when the game state is like this.

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

Martinelli RW should be our second choice behind Saka. Been saying it for a while; he always performs in this role when given chances. Suits his head down running style, underrated crossing when going down the outside as we saw for Kai’s goal + attacks the box well. Top display.

submitted 69 days ago • 1 comment

Big win to stop our winless league run from increasing. Score line doesn’t offer complete clarity into the performance however in our last two PL games, we’ve been the antithesis of efficiency in box situations. Today we were far from that. Great to see ruthless finishing!

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

Key to our success in the second half was using Odegaard in the post November 2023 to end of last season. Allowing him to drop deep, roam, loads of touches and facilitating. You get the best version of Odegaard by utilising him in this role. Skippers best display of the season.

submitted 72 days ago • 1 comment

Fantastic second half following what was an insipid opening 45. Second half tweaks made the difference, with balance being restored through our RHS. Odegaard the linchpin, J20 with an extremely underrated display and Jesus shining.

submitted 72 days ago • 1 comment

What’s great about MLS and Nwaneri is that the pair possess a specific quality the squad lacks in; the ability to withstand pressure inside the block, turn and break lines through carrying/passing. Aids central progression + play through pressure vs M2M set ups.

submitted 76 days ago • 0 comments

Merino’s movement vs Monaco was top in the final third with the underlaps and notice the difference a leftie has in these situations. Immediately releases as opposed to checking back. Did think he was inconsistent in possession but the more he plays, the better it will be.

submitted 77 days ago • 0 comments

Rice @ 6 - Facing play, more touches, better usage of passing - Greater transition control influence - Better use of ball striking - Slipped final third RHS passes Rice @ 8 - Box crashing - Better usage of forcing turnovers high - Greater ball carrying influence

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Bukayo Saka 24/25 Games: 21 Goals: 9 Assists: 12 Context - 5 games with Partey @ RB, 3 of which came with Kai @ RCM - 6 games with an injured White @ RB, 2 of which came with Kai @ RCM - Additional game with Tross @ RCM He’s producing this in suboptimal conditions. Mental.

submitted 78 days ago • 1 comment

That Kai Havertz cameo btw 🤌🏾

submitted 79 days ago • 2 comments

Rice had a solid game @ 6 nominally. It’s where he’s at his best; facing play and not playing predominantly high BTLs. Was switching play effortlessly in possession and his awareness OOP/anticipation is always top. The latter is guaranteed.

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

Bukayo Saka the inevitable source of productivity.

submitted 79 days ago • 2 comments

Fantastic win. Easily left four 3/4 goals on the pitch in the first half. Our CL form has been top notch, especially when considering the calibre of opposition. Six fixtures played, two goals conceded and sitting in 3rd place with two games to go. Not bad at all.

submitted 79 days ago • 1 comment

As per @fbref, Arsenal rank 6th for number switches in the PL, executing 36 in 14 games (2.57 per game) For context, last season we ranked 18th, with just 65 switches (1.71 per game). Big improvement, with far more emphasis on isolating our wingers 1v1/weak side principle.

submitted 85 days ago • 0 comments

One of the areas we’ve lacked in over the years is reliable 1v1 clampers @ FB. Defending wide situations in isolation is an imperative asset in high octane clashes/CL knock out rounds in particular. Timber gives us reliability on this front, as does Tomi but he’s never available.

submitted 85 days ago • 0 comments

A win against Fulham on Sunday means we are just one point off last seasons total in comparable fixtures. That’s pretty good showing when considering the injuries sustained, unfair red cards and a handful of tough away days already out of the way.

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment

This idea that Arsenal’s set pieces were unsustainable was so funny. It’s an aspect in which quality largely dictates proceedings. Coaches can prepare to mitigate threat but there is not much you can do when the delivery is world class and you’ve got giants meeting the ball.

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William Saliba MOTM. The composure, setting the tempo in possession, 1v1 defending, etc, just everything. That’s one of his best performances in an Arsenal shirt and that’s saying something, given the fact that he has an enormous catalogue of faultless displays. Generational.

submitted 86 days ago • 2 comments

Fantastic win and one that maintains the momentum we are building. Like I said earlier this week, every team needs avenues of guaranteed success and there’s an inevitability with our set pieces. Arsenal stock is rising. Told you to invest post Inter/Chelsea. 7 point gap now.

submitted 86 days ago • 0 comments

The very best teams have degrees of inevitability. Bukayo Saka is our inevitable source of productivity and as Arsenal fans, we must continue to spread positive propaganda of our boy because he deserves it. 💫 Main pod on @TheCannonPod is out now! 🔴 m.youtube.com/watch?v=gRnh...

submitted 87 days ago • 0 comments

Rewatched the game and Timber has seamlessly developed an excellent partnership with Ode/Saka already, which is mightily impressive given that he’s very different to Ben White. It comes down to the fact that good players interlinked will nine times out of ten make things work.

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

Liked the way Mikel used Jorginho vs WH: Pushed high in the press/Rice deep as the latter is elite OOP vs transitions Stayed primarily in the block on the ball (we always do this with him) as opposed to dropping into the backline = less exposure if the ball is lost in build up.

submitted 88 days ago • 1 comment

Nah do you now see why it was so annoying to see actual Arsenal fans entertain the Saka LB conversations for England last summer. It’s not the compliment you think it was. You simply build your team around the stars; not move them around to accommodate others.

submitted 89 days ago • 1 comment

Jorginho exemplifies value for money. Had my doubts at the start but always happy to be wrong, which I was. He has his flaws, but he does a pretty decent job of masking them.

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

Arsenal don’t play good football though right guys? Right guys? Load of horsepoo. Media are trying to brainwash you with false information.

submitted 90 days ago • 1 comment

Bukayo Saka. Just an elite level footballer.

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

Like I said before the international break, invest in Arsenal stocks. You could sense the team was clicking and here we are.

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If you read up on Odegaard having more than 70+ touches in a game, you can be pretty sure that Arsenal have played well. Simple tip to knowing how the game has panned out without needing to actually watch the game (you still should watch the game but yeah).

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

We are genuinely so blessed to have Saliba and Gabriel. So so blessed.

submitted 92 days ago • 1 comment

With Ethan Nwaneri, there’s a feeling of inevitability everytime he receives the ball. Inevitability in the sense of something positive/progressive will occur. £100 million talent. You don’t need to see a catalogue of games to come to a conclusion like this. Talent stands out.

submitted 93 days ago • 5 comments

Big Gabs at the back. Alongside Odegaard as our best signing, value for money wise, in Arteta’s tenure.

submitted 94 days ago • 2 comments

Btw William Saliba. Said it before, his performances this season are seriously going under the radar. Largely due to the standards he’s set but we should still be speaking on it.

submitted 94 days ago • 2 comments

Jurrien Timber just wow. The all round defensive qualities, the intensity in the press, shoulder drops to evade pressure, final third quality, etc. Just sensational.

submitted 94 days ago • 5 comments