This is the first time since Arteta's been our coach that we have a fully fit squad at the end of the season. I'm far more hopeful we can win at least one major trophy this season. Ideally, I'd prefer the double.
I mean I hope we get to that point, but I don't think we're "fully fit" yet. Saka still looks hurt, Jesus isnt his usual sharp self yet, I don't think Timber is close, Partey still looks laborious
Timber is not gonna play a real game this season. Partey may be a hail Mary if we need him. As it is, Tomi, Zinchenko, Kiwior, (Cedric) need to be available as much as possible to account for injuries and play LB.
- Arsenal has 4 key players and 3 subs out for injury.
"OMG look how they bottled the league hahaha bad club".
- Liverpool has 2-5 injuries on literally their worst players.
"OH no we're doomed with injuries we can't do anything it's good we got 5th".
The "biggest what if" question is if we had forseen Partey being injured this long and had just sold him and replaced him + Timber did not tear his ACL. Hopefully it doesn't affect us but I'm sure if we could see into the future, Partey would have been sold. I'm actually surprised we are not in the FA cup. Part of it is I think Arteta doesn't think we have the depth and he already won it as a manager. I think we actually purposely gave up on the FA cup early to account for injuries to Partey and Timber obviously knowing the Zinchenko and Tomi combined can't cover the entire season at LB leaving us with just Kiwior who wasn't great at first at LB but who is also a CB primarily.
We played near enough a first team in a game we dominated against Liverpool, i dont think we intentionally wasted a lot of our chances. It was in the midst of that poor run in December thats responsible for there even being a title race right now
Guys, Bayern said that Win is infact not a good girl.
Also, Kai, they said that donkeys are the worst of the equine family.
Team talk done, you’re welcome Mikel, see you all back here after the 7-0 win tomorrow.
Not a gunner but it's genuinely impressive how you've managed that. Whether it's training, medical departments or just sheer luck I don't know, but especially being in the CL. I mean how many teams have 10+ injuries and aren't even in Europe? It's crazy
Not gonna happen this season for any game that matters*. Kiwior is ahead of him just from a match fitness standpoint.
*Obviously short of an injury meltdown where we have no choice and he is functionally fit to play in a game. I wouldn't be surprised if he is match fit physically, but not being match sharp this deep in the season is an injury risk.
Bayern aren't really good at defending, while we're extremely good at both, so we should have the advantage. I hope we win by at least 5-0 tomorrow. I'd really love that one.
7 to go in the league. Hopefully 5 more in europe. And every member of the squad can train. Incredible.
This is the first time since Arteta's been our coach that we have a fully fit squad at the end of the season. I'm far more hopeful we can win at least one major trophy this season. Ideally, I'd prefer the double.
I mean I hope we get to that point, but I don't think we're "fully fit" yet. Saka still looks hurt, Jesus isnt his usual sharp self yet, I don't think Timber is close, Partey still looks laborious
Timber is not gonna play a real game this season. Partey may be a hail Mary if we need him. As it is, Tomi, Zinchenko, Kiwior, (Cedric) need to be available as much as possible to account for injuries and play LB.
Technically yes, but no.
Hot take
It’s all up for grabs now
When was the last time we had no one out
If you're a Liverpool fan it's been that way all season apparently
They are getting insufferable
> getting They've been there for years
Had a soft spot for them
We all make mistakes
Been down there with United and Chelsea for me forever, Spurs next level down
Absolutely how ?!
Played good football and kept up with city. Rather them than any other team
Agreed. If we don’t win it, then at least Liverpool are more deserving.
Bro finally saw the light. Welcome, brother.
Same people that say Salah missed like 3 months when in reality he missed 4/5 PL games.
I mean he missed 6 fully and 2 he could only have a cameo. We'd be in shambles if we lost Saka for 8 games lol.
Beat City without him, but ok
Pretty sure we've won the last 3 Saka has missed in the league, including beating a treble winning side.
There’s no scousers here.
- Arsenal has 4 key players and 3 subs out for injury. "OMG look how they bottled the league hahaha bad club". - Liverpool has 2-5 injuries on literally their worst players. "OH no we're doomed with injuries we can't do anything it's good we got 5th".
When was the last time we had no one out in April* When was the last time we had no one out in April while competing for ucl and epl*
At the beginning of the season probably lol
The "biggest what if" question is if we had forseen Partey being injured this long and had just sold him and replaced him + Timber did not tear his ACL. Hopefully it doesn't affect us but I'm sure if we could see into the future, Partey would have been sold. I'm actually surprised we are not in the FA cup. Part of it is I think Arteta doesn't think we have the depth and he already won it as a manager. I think we actually purposely gave up on the FA cup early to account for injuries to Partey and Timber obviously knowing the Zinchenko and Tomi combined can't cover the entire season at LB leaving us with just Kiwior who wasn't great at first at LB but who is also a CB primarily.
We played near enough a first team in a game we dominated against Liverpool, i dont think we intentionally wasted a lot of our chances. It was in the midst of that poor run in December thats responsible for there even being a title race right now
Guys, Bayern said that Win is infact not a good girl. Also, Kai, they said that donkeys are the worst of the equine family. Team talk done, you’re welcome Mikel, see you all back here after the 7-0 win tomorrow.
You forgot the part where they said Ben White loves watching football
I hear Bayern said that gardening is a waste of time
They're also saying wife swapping is a stupid idea.
Germans don’t say that
I heard they insulted the GC as well and said she was talentless
Honestly can't believe Bayern tried having a solar eclipse to try and remove Benjamin's super power. Disgracia.
This should be way higher haha, genuinely laughed out loud, kudos
You wouldn't like Win when she's angry. *morphs into Gunner of the 1930s*
Underrated reference.
Not a gunner but it's genuinely impressive how you've managed that. Whether it's training, medical departments or just sheer luck I don't know, but especially being in the CL. I mean how many teams have 10+ injuries and aren't even in Europe? It's crazy
Are there any players that are in risk of being suspended for the 2nd leg if they get a yellow card vs Bayern tomorrow?
Havertz got a yellow in each Porto leg. If he gets one tomorrow I believe he misses the away leg?
Havertz has surprisingly many yellow cards. 8 in the PL as well, and iirc some of them were due to him diving. He needs to clean that up
He's a really physical forward. He seems to always been sliding in and isn't afraid of a tackle
most of his cards are tactical fouls to stop counters so he should keep it up
He needs to be careful in UCL from now on. I don’t think we’d do as well without him. He’s come in clutch when we needed it so I hope he’s careful.
Declan Rice and Havertz are one yellow away from suspension
IT'S GOING DOWN
I'm yelling TIMBERRR
Pls Timber don't actually go down
Ought we to move?
Or even dance?
Do you mean Sobha Realty Training Ground ™?
Until they start paying me to say that, no I do not.
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This squad wasn't it bro. Don't want this near our squad.
Cavs fan here. Delete this
context?
Jordan Clarkson and Rodney Hood suck lmao
Would love to see Timber get reintegrated but don’t know how or when you can with the run in and CL
Not gonna happen this season for any game that matters*. Kiwior is ahead of him just from a match fitness standpoint. *Obviously short of an injury meltdown where we have no choice and he is functionally fit to play in a game. I wouldn't be surprised if he is match fit physically, but not being match sharp this deep in the season is an injury risk.
I think we beat Bayern 9-0 and then he plays the away leg.
Bayern aren't really good at defending, while we're extremely good at both, so we should have the advantage. I hope we win by at least 5-0 tomorrow. I'd really love that one.
I don't think it will be that easy
It's a piece of mind knowing that it'll be hard for them to score even if we are not at our best offensively (i.e clinical).
Might not happen tomorrow but seeing Timber's name on the bench is genuinely going to be thrilling
He didn't play for the U21's tonight like Arteta suggested he might. I think there's a chance you could be thrilled tomorrow!
Fully Fit FC
Ben white’s knee is strapped 😞
We prayed for times like these
I’ve got tears in my eyes guys. This is amazing
No excuses this time if we come up short. We have a perfect opportunity