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

[NaturalSelected]

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Second, we're tied with Everton for the least amount of goals conceded at 18. So happy with our defense this year. That is quite the stat for Arsenal.

Going on two years of solid defensive stats. It can no longer be ignored.

[Krebstar]

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Going on two years of solid defensive stats. It can no longer be ignored.

It's pretty impressive. Last year we finished second to Man City (34) with 37 conceded. Damn. What an improvement. And we're currently on pace with 18 to finish one below last year with 36. Yaaay.

[Krebstar]

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Well, we just got hit with a string of injuries. Hopefully Tomas and Jack are both fit for today.

Midfielders Tomas Rosicky (calf) and Jack Wilshere (ankle) both face fitness tests later on Tuesday, as does England forward Theo Walcott, who picked up a shoulder problem in the 1-0 win at Newcastle.

The full-back Kieran Gibbs definitely misses out because of a calf strain, while fellow defenders Nacho Monreal and Thomas Vermaelen have both been laid low by illness.

The midfielder Aaron Ramsey is expected to be unavailable for around three weeks with the thigh problem suffered in the win at West Ham on Boxing Day, while the German playmaker Mesut Özil is also sidelined, with the club awaiting results of a visit to a shoulder specialist.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/dec/31/arsenal-injury-crisis-giroud-ozil-ramsey-out-cardiff-city

[cdawg44]

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Giroud is out too

[Krebstar]

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Ah, yeah I forgot to copy that part. I feel like he would be rested even if he didn't have the cut on his foot.

[jb12780]

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I think Podolski is finally going to play up top today.

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[Krebstar]

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Once again, what a massive three points, as Chelsea and City both won. Another great performance by the squad that continues to not give up.

Bendtner, I hate you, but thanks. I guess you can score when you're that close, huh?

Nice chip by Theo, as well.

As far as injuries, Bendtner's ankle looks to keep him out for a few weeks. I'd love to see us bring in another striker, one who is different than Giroud. Then we have more depth, and Bendtner can leave this Summer.

[jb12780]

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Once again, what a massive three points, as Chelsea and City both won. Another great performance by the squad that continues to not give up.

Bendtner, I hate you, but thanks. I guess you can score when you're that close, huh?

Nice chip by Theo, as well.

As far as injuries, Bendtner's ankle looks to keep him out for a few weeks. I'd love to see us bring in another striker, one who is different than Giroud. Then we have more depth, and Bendtner can leave this Summer.

I think there are many people in the world who would like to join Arsenal at the moment. I don't think they should have a hard time finding someone.

[Krebstar]

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I think there are many people in the world who would like to join Arsenal at the moment. I don't think they should have a hard time finding someone.

I just hope that Arsene, or the board, understand that this is a real chance to win the league. We're currently at the top of the league, and reinforcements will certainly help. Especially if we ever dream of winning the CL.

[jb12780]

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I just hope that Arsene, or the board, understand that this is a real chance to win the league. We're currently at the top of the league, and reinforcements will certainly help. Especially if we ever dream of winning the CL.

One name I have seen being tossed around is Benteke, which would be amazing IMO.

He can play in both the CL and league, Belgian connection with TV5, he's an admitted Arsenal fan, and Villa could use the money to help themselves out of the bottom.

[cdawg44]

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"The greatest striker in the world" saves our arse. Who'da thunk it. Anyway, we MUST sign a striker. Seriously. That may be difference between winning the league and not and I don't think the board wants to throw away this chance to get back to winning trophies. No, Sanogo isn't cover either, if he ever comes back.

Also a CB would be a bonus if the Vermaelen sutuation is still unsettled.

[Krebstar]

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One name I have seen being tossed around is Benteke, which would be amazing IMO.

He can play in both the CL and league, Belgian connection with TV5, he's an admitted Arsenal fan, and Villa could use the money to help themselves out of the bottom.

I'd absolutely take him.

Also a CB would be a bonus if the Vermaelen sutuation is still unsettled.

Wants out/more playing time?

[rsnomar05]

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Walcott is playing some of the best football of his career. He made several key passes and his chip goal was pure class. More of the same, please!

[PaperBoyx703]

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Last ping I saw on the TV5 radar was that he was content and not unsettled about his current position at the moment.

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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The Berbatov to Arsenal rumours are making the rounds again. Thoughts?