The Arsenal Thread XXIII

It's only one game. Utd lost their first game in 12/13 against Everton, City lost to Cardiff in 13/14 in the first game. Both won the title.

It doesn't make or break a season. Yes its frustrating that of all the players to let us down was big Petr, but ultimately, a keeper will make mistakes. Lets hope that's them gone for the season.

We've got three weeks of the window left. I thought to challenge for the title signing Benzema could paper over the cracks of Coquelin, but that doesn't look likely. We need an Arteta lite.

A few weeks ago, I got called a troll for saying Arteta is better than Coquelin lmfao, Arteta is 10x the player Coquelin will ever be, so limited.

He can't even get a game at palace. Zaha, Murray and Campbell are all ahead of him

He can't even get a game at palace. Zaha, Murray and Campbell are all ahead of him

That was their second game not their first, and they were away



Don't forget Bamford and Wichkham

It drags him out of position, lacks the discipline. Just because he runs around and shows passhunnnn does't make him better than Arteta.

My point still stands though.

It's not just passion i'm talking about, Coquelin has the attributes that can turn him into a top level CDM one day, giving his statistics of last season the guy - he has won 73 per cent of aerial duels, versus Arteta on just 50 per cent aswell as Coq winning an average of 3.70 tackles per 90 mins, versus Flamini (1.95) and Arteta (1.79). Moreover, Coquelin completed more than double the amount of clearances per full game last season, so how are you saying he lacks discipline?The guy has more discipline than Arteta and there's a reason why he's in the starting Xl, not taking anything away from Arteta because obviously when he's on his goals don't just appear from anywhere. It's a matter of preferance, Coq does it for me because given his age he can only improve and develop his discipline and talent.That said though, I obviously think there are players internationally available in the market who we need right now to bolster our CDM position, was a big mistake letting Schneiderlin to go United imo.

Seeing as City just sold Dzeko and Jovetic, they're limited in striking options with their only alternative to Aguero being Bony. Fair to say City won't be selling Aguero to RM if we're still hoping for Benzema.

Seeing as City just sold Dzeko and Jovetic, they're limited in striking options with their only alternative to Aguero being Bony. Fair to say City won't be selling Aguero to RM if we're still hoping for Benzema.

Bit late there. 8/10 for effort

Didn't they play their 49m man upfront for a while?

Never really had the time today, I was busy laughing.

Real Madrid won't be buying a replacement for Benzema, it'll be a winger.
Ronaldo is very likely to play the strikers role this season, especially if Benzema leaves so thats why you have a decent chance of getting him.

Then again, wouldn't rule out Madrid for putting 60 mill on Aguero.

Okay



You think we have a decent chance RK?

Definitely, we've seen time and time again Madrid letting their prize possessions go so don't see why Benzema is an exception. Reus's relies clause plays a big role imo, he'll definitely move to a top team and if Benzema goes to Arsenal then destined for Madrid.
However, its down to whether Wenger has the guts to splash the cash and its looks he's under a lot of pressure, based on recent comments.
From an oppositions point of you I don't want you lot to get him cuz he'll make you a threat fo sho

Petr Cech is Magic he wears a magic hat,
we sent him out to arsenal, to **** their season up,
he lets in through his left side
he lets in through his right
and when we win the league again we'll sing this song all night

Is that a bedtime story or what? Nearly put me to sleep bro.