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

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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I think he'd be a big loss, unless AOC proves to be just as good, if not better. Either way, losing any pace would not be good and as much as Theo infuriates many of us at times, he's finally starting to finish. It's taken awhile, but I think he's slowly getting there. I think he's set to have a pretty good season.

I agree. He is slowly getting there. He had a great start to last season. He single handedly destroyed Blackpool getting a hat trick early on in the campaign. His ankle injury hampered the majority of the rest of the season. He is always asking to play up front with RVP but I guess Wenger prefers him on the wing. Maybe with Arteta in the lineup he'll get a chance up top. I recall Arteta played the majority of his games on the right hand side before the emergence of Seamus Coleman. Then he played alongside Fellaini in the middle. Plenty of options you have in midfield now.

[rsnomar05]

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I agree. He is slowly getting there. He had a great start to last season. He single handedly destroyed Blackpool getting a hat trick early on in the campaign. His ankle injury hampered the majority of the rest of the season. He is always asking to play up front with RVP but I guess Wenger prefers him on the wing. Maybe with Arteta in the lineup he'll get a chance up top. I recall Arteta played the majority of his games on the right hand side before the emergence of Seamus Coleman. Then he played alongside Fellaini in the middle. Plenty of options you have in midfield now.

He may want to play up top, but where he's best, IMO, is surging down the wing with his fantastic pace. If he can blow by the defender, he's in a great position to have a free cross and get an assist. You lose that if he plays higher up.

[ZM Punk]

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If Theo could ever get a decent final ball he would be really good. That is his biggest flaw.

[rsnomar05]

It is his biggest flaw but I've seen huge improvement starting last year and into this year. He's scoring a lot more, and I think he could be in line for a great season.

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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Almunia never secured a move away then eh?

[RoyceDa59]

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Almunia never secured a move away then eh?

I thought he was gonna join Malaga, guess on body wanted him.

[southernbelle]

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I think he'd be a big loss, unless AOC proves to be just as good, if not better. Either way, losing any pace would not be good and as much as Theo infuriates many of us at times, he's finally starting to finish. It's taken awhile, but I think he's slowly getting there. I think he's set to have a pretty good season.

i hope so, but he is more popular on the video game department than actually being clutch in games. they talk about his football IQ on match of the day all the time. that final ball he misses to finish or deliver. something that comes naturally, maybe with more experience. he has unbelievable pace, but never going to be the deadly RW that every team desire... only mention that because many felt he would be that.

actually, i am surprised AW hasnt put him at LW. look how often he darts to the middle like silva.

anyway, tuesday was a tremendous day for arsenal. never going to be able to replace the talent of Csec, but he never led us to silverware. i know he need more around, just saying. we bought experience and toughness. leadership... we are, i believe a better team than 4 months ago. maybe less star players, but i am excited to see these guys play.

arteta!!!

[jt45]

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Theo getting some good minutes today against Bulgaria.

edit: As I type that, he sets up a Rooney goal with a nice pass to Ashley Young.

[rsnomar05]

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This is the best, as Arseblog likes to call it, "interlull" ever. We really need it given our injury situation.

[RoyceDa59]

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Hey this slow/bad Arsenal though could be good. For the past couple of seasons Arsenal started on fire and fell apart at the end of the season. Maybe the reverse this year?

[jt45]

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Hey this slow/bad Arsenal though could be good. For the past couple of seasons Arsenal started on fire and fell apart at the end of the season. Maybe the reverse this year?

Throw in a couple of key January signees and why not?

[rsnomar05]

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Throw in a couple of key January signees and why not?

What will happen is we won't sign any players in January, but Wenger will pretend we did by calling players about to return from injury "like new signings."

[ImTellinTim]

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What will happen is we won't sign any players in January, but Wenger will pretend we did by calling players about to return from injury "like new signings."

Two of my other favorite teams do this regularly. It's bogus and infuriating.

[ZM Punk]

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After this massive spending spree by Wenger standards. I put our chances of making signing in January at less than 1%.

[Perceptor]

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My thoughts now that I've had time to think about this.

Mertesacker - best signing by AW. Finally, we have a commanding CB presence along with TV5. I think he'll do great in the league and will help protect our keeper. Let's be honest though, he doesn't have to do too much to be better than Koscielny, Djourou, or Squllaci

Arteta - solid solid signing. He's a proven Premier League player who works his tail off and should fit in with RVP, Wilshere, and Ramsey. He's got injury issues and is 29, but good move for Wenger to get him before the end of the window

Santos - an experienced left-back who can't be any worse than Traore and will complement Gibbs in that he's more defensive. Like this signing too

The 8-2 loss will be a turning point for this club and Wenger because I think he finally realized that you cannot win with a squad of youngsters. I know he tried he tried it 4 years ago, but he also had a better team back then. There's only 1 Cesc who can be world class before the age of 20. If we start doing well, he won't buy in January lol