***The Official Arsenal Gunners" Thread***

[ak47]

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Good win, great goal by Nasri. Actuallly thought Eboue played ok. Disappointed by Theo, he was anonymous the whole game.

[Spectre]

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So refreshing to see a squad without Hleb- Nasri is so much better than Hleb.

Let's make this year interesting

[PodSquad]

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What the hell is Eboue doing still playing midfield? The dude had 3 great chances in this game and didn't come close on any of them. The dude brings absolutely nothing to the midfield. He's not even very good at delivering crosses.



Haven't been very impressed with this team in the two matches I've watched thus far. Hopefully once Cesc gets healthy things will get better.

After the first two shots, I was actually amazed he had the nerve to take a third.

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Arsene play eboue cause he know he will run back to help out in the defense thats why he use eboue, someone like theo wont always come and help out in defense when he make some runs but eboue does it.

Adebayor need to be selfish cause hes scoring goals and he create and take oportunitys and thats what we lacking.

And I rather see adebayor missing than bendtner missing.

I dont like bentdner at all, the kid just try to do too much sometime.

[PodSquad]

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Arsene play eboue cause he know he will run back to help out in the defense thats why he use eboue, someone like theo wont always come and help out in defense when he make some runs but eboue does it.

Adebayor need to be selfish cause hes scoring goals and he create and take oportunitys and thats what we lacking.

And I rather see adebayor missing than bendtner missing.

I dont like bentdner at all, the kid just try to do too much sometime.

Ade got booed (and rightly so) for his refusal to square the ball, that was absurdly selfish. Bendtner will be quality, he is very skillful and has an eye for the pass. Give him time.

[rsnomar05]

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I just finished watching the game. The capper's satellite went out and as a result had to use the Setanta feed for the second half (first half was Sky Sports). Really showed how great the Sky Sports coverage is, as the announcing on Setanta in relation was terrible. If anyone didn't see the game and wants to know how I got it, PM me.

As for the game itself, Arsenal in general played poorly. Adebayor was selfish and Bendtner was...well, he was in the game. He did next to nothing and I hope RVP can stay healthy. Nasri looked incredible. He made great runs and great passes, scored, and was my Man of the Match. Aside from Nasri, the only other players I thought played well were Clichy, who made several great runs and create many scoring opportunities, and Sagna who did the same on the right side.

I didn't like to see the defense arguing with each other. Quit bickering and do your job. It doesn't matter who was at fault- letting the WBA strikers essentially walk right by you was inexcusable.

Emanuel Eboue was at his Emanuel Eboue-est today. How many times in a row can you miss five feet wide to the right? Get off the team.

Denilson was...was he even in the game? Talk about being invisible. I'm surprised he wasn't subbed out. Walcott was ineffectual, but its tough when much of your offense is played through or off of Eboue.

Oveall, a win is a win, but I hope the team plays better next week. You won't beat a higher quality team with a performance like this.

[PodSquad]

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I dont think thats a fair assesment of Denilson, I thought he cut out a ton of passes and was generally tidy with possession. Im not advocating starting him, but I diddnt think he was invisible at all. The only player I thought was invisible was VP as he did nothing to influence the game but foul.

Im super pumped about Nasri though, I have watched him in Ligue 1 for a number of years, and he was one of my favorite players. It just so happened we got him and he is fckn awesome. Sweet.

[Qb]

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Bruins has posted a link to a SkySports.com story regarding Steven Appiah's desire to have the final year of his contract with Fenerbace voided due to what he believes is an unjust wage-freeze. I know he's been linked with Arsenal in the past, so if he indeed becomes a free agent...

[Qb]

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Apparently there is some tabloid talk across the pond that Arsenal are trying to sign Mikael Silvestre from ManU for less than a million pounds. Take it for what it's worth... nothing at this point. Although, I can't say I would mind having another experienced body at the back, even if he hasn't played regularly for a few seasons...

EDIT: Found further mention of the Silvestre rumor on the Arseblog. Apparently the author isn't the Frenchman's biggest fan. As for the site itself (it's hosted at Ole Ole), it usually provides for some entertaining Gunners-related reading. Thanks again to Acid for the referral...

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Apparently there is some tabloid talk across the pond that Arsenal are trying to sign Mikael Silvestre from ManU for less than a million pounds. Take it for what it's worth... nothing at this point. Although, I can't say I would mind having another experienced body at the back, even if he hasn't played regularly for a few seasons...

I totaly agree with you on this one. I dont understand why wenger didnt buy a quality defender this year just in case.

And theres still a possibility that Arshevin get to Arsenal as previously Zenit agree a transfer fee but Arshevin demanded a salary thats Arsenal was not willing to pay. But theres some story that tell that arshevin has lowered his salary demand and a move could be done.

[Qb]

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And theres still a possibility that Arshevin get to Arsenal as previously Zenit agree a transfer fee but Arshevin demanded a salary thats Arsenal was not willing to pay. But theres some story that tell that arshevin has lowered his salary demand and a move could be done.

At this point, I don't think that I would even want him. I know Arsenal could use another attacking player given the frailty of Rosicky & RVP (not to mention Eduardo's ever changing rehab status) and the inexperience of Walcott, Vela & Bendtner, but he seems to me like a malcontent dressing-room disturber in waiting. No doubt he's a talented player, but I'd much rather see a sum of that magnitude be invested in an experienced CM like Alonso. Let Sp*rs have him for 15M+, he can take Berbatov's squad-disrupting place...

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I dont agree with you I"d rather have someone like Arshevin that can create and score at anytime cause we play good football but sometime we play too much of a good football that we cant seem to score and get past the 20 yard box and nobody is willing to take the responsiblity and creating individualy to get that goal, we seen it many time last season and Arshevin will definatly improve us in this area. I mean for 15m a experienced Winger and forward, thats what we need. Our midfield is very good young and I think we are in control in the midfield with those young guys. with Silvestre Officially an Gunners, I think we would be definatly set with Arshevin.

[Acid]

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Van Persie with a goal in the international friendly today, maybe he'll start playing up to his talent in the league.

I hope Vela plays on Saturday, I'll be wearing my Vela jersey in anticipation.

[Qb]

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I'll be wearing my Vela jersey in anticipation.

Is it one of the new ones? They're starting to grow on me and I'm excited to see the team wearing them in action on Saturday against Fulham (12:30PM on FSC)...

[Acid]

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Is it one of the new ones? They're starting to grow on me and I'm excited to see the team wearing them in action on Saturday against Fulham (12:30PM on FSC)...

Yeah, it's the new home kit. I was thinking of getting the away kit, but I couldn't see myself wearing it that often in public.