Suggy33 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Koln keeper made 3 great saves from Giroud in the first half alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvandyke Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 3-0 Pod again. We are playing lovely football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr1s Lawson Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Half time at 44:28??? enjoyable first half, with decent football, Walcott sharp, Poldi cilinical and Giroud willing, promising! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvandyke Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Santi Cazorla is fabulous, will easily be the best player in the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawee Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Giroud looks very promising. Getting into good positions, and if he does that all season, he'll score goals. Podolski although clinical, was comparatively quiet. In fact, our right flank has been far busier than our left. Cazorla and the Ox running the show in central midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_b Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Santi Cazorla is fabulous, will easily be the best player in the Premier League. haha what a massive over reaction to one half of a friendly. Now I'm confident he will be good, but lets not be stupid... oh wait I forgot who I am talking to. nvm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr1s Lawson Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Ha ha that's the best thing Gervinho's ever done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr1s Lawson Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 RVP on and has the armband. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 such a joke if he's still carrying the armband. he wants to play for one of our fiercest rivals and yet we're trusting him to influence our team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 So, first game of the season, what would your starting XI be. Remember Sagna is injured so RB is between Jenkinson and Yennaris. I think I'd go for this: But then I remember I've not included Arteta and Podolski. So difficult to choose now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvandyke Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Gibbs over Santos for sure! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hershie Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Finishing position: 3rd Champions league: Semi Final FA Cup: Semi Final League cup: Losing Finalist Top Scorer: Podolski Top assister: Arteta Will there be more signings: Yes Will RVP be here 1st September: Yes Youth player to watch out for: Bartley (if he counts) Surprise player of the season: Ramsey Disappointment of the season: RVP (will stay and be nowhere as good as last year) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hershie Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Also, would go for: Woj; Coquellin, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs; Song; Cazorla, Arteta; Chamberlain, Giroud, Podolski. AND, I haven't yet been in here to say how happy I am about us getting Santi. Absolutely adored the man when he was at Villarreal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Finishing position: 4th Champions league: Quarters FA Cup: Finalists League cup: 5th Round Top Scorer: Giroud Top assister: Theo Will there be more signings: Yes Will RVP be here 1st September: Yes Youth player to watch out for: Gnabry Surprise player of the season: Gervinho (if he counts) Disappointment of the season: Wilshere Be pessimistic here so I may be pleasantly surprised Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy13 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 RvP and Theo need to sort out their futures right now, their situations are distracting. Would RvP come on and take the armband if he was moving to a fierce rival? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawee Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I think we play more of a 4-2-3-1, than a 4-1-2-2-1, but there's definitely a lot of rotation and movement in that central midfield. Having said that, there's always one obviously more advanced midfielder, which is why I lean more towards 4-2-3-1. Just a number though,of course. I think Gervinho made a couple bad mistakes today. One, not passing Podolski when he was wide open, and then the other when Arshavin set him up nicely but, he took too long. That's in addition to his general game performances we've seen in the past year. I wouldn't start him at the moment. Personally, I think the team picks itself in 8/11 of positions, assuming Giroud is starting over RvP. The 3 contested positions, imo, are one of the central midfielder, and the 2 left-flankers. Song and Cazorla pick themselves right now (assuming Cazorla is fit) because Song is the only decent defensive midfielder we have, and Cazorla is a class above everyone else in that attacking midfielder role. Fighting for the 3rd spot are Arteta, Diaby, and Ox. Personally, I vote for Arteta because Diaby is still unreliable (although he is obviously very talented) and Ox is still too young. Arteta was synonymous with consistency last year, and I think his experience, intelligence, and playmaking abilities, combined with his consistency make him the best choice. At left back, it's obviously between Santos and Gibbs. It's quite clear why some people want this position strengthened. Neither player has really impressed over the other, which is a shame. It'll be a coin toss, I think. At left flank, it's probably going to be between Gervinho and Podolski. I have a feeling Gervinho is fitter, but I much prefer Podolski. There was even talk of Podolski not being fit in time for the season, although he did have a good run out today. Personally, I think it comes down to Podolski fitness. If he's fit, there's no question, in my mind, he should start over Gervinho. Given all the questions over quite a number of positions, Arsenal can be a real headache for fantasy managers earlier in the season, until the team settles down, especially with RvP's situation. A word on Arshavin. He played well today, when he was played in his favourite position just behind the main striker. I never understood why he was so poor at left-wing, especially since he was allowed to roam inside very often. He even failed to do the most basic of things. Didn't help that he was also, in too many cases, undisciplined (common among our players,) lazy, and didn't seem all that determined to do well. I think if we keep him, he could still be a real asset, especially as a super sub. Switching between Cazorla and Arshavin for that attacking midfielder role isn't too shabby at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfgrigg Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I think we'd lose too much defensively if we play Arshavin in the middle. The most advanced midfielder is vital in initiating the press - remember how influential Rosicky was when he suddenly found that energy at the end of last season. I doubt Arshavin would be prepared to put in that sort of effort off the ball and I'm not even sure he's got the stamina to do it. Plus he's still very careless in possession a bit too often for my liking. Frankly I don't trust him in any position in the first team. Maybe as a sub for when we're chasing a game, but I think I'd rather see his massive wages off the books. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emersonlfc Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Any more information on Sahin going to use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfgrigg Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Any more information on Sahin going to use? The last I saw was that we'd only move for him if Song is sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Did anyone notice who the captain was in between RvP and Vermaelen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I know it's only Köln, but we played some fine football today. Giroud, considering it's his first game with us, was surprisingly impressive. Held the ball up well and his clever knock-downs, in particular the one to Santi Cazorla, were great to see. Did it incredibly well for Montpellier and for France, pre-Euro 2012. Thought the defensive unit was much more stable. The second half, with the inclusion of Arshavin in a central role, forced Alex Song to sit much more. Prefer it that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hershie Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Giroud will be what I hoped from Chamakh, having spent more time watching the French league since we apparently signed a ******. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_b Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Agent on twitter saying RvP has signed for United, £25m and he gets £220k a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy13 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Agent on twitter saying RvP has signed for United, £25m and he gets £220k a week. It's a hoax. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfgrigg Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Agent on twitter saying RvP has signed for United, £25m and he gets £220k a week. That sounds very dubious. That would be a huge financial commitment from United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Agent on twitter saying RvP has signed for United, £25m and he gets £220k a week. its the same guy that said RvP would definitely not play for Arsenal today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottevil30 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 twitter SO ****. trying to start my own rumour atm out of boredom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Twitters fine as long as you dont take it seriously and you know who to follow. Unfortunately people are idiots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 its the same guy that said RvP would definitely not play for Arsenal today. Same guy who was going to quit twitter if RvP wasn't unveiled as a United playe today, I think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 yeah. But he's now quitting tomorrow if he doesnt sign. And then he will be quitting Tuesday. etc etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has pulled out of the England squad for Wednesday. Ankle injury. Let's just hope it doesn't escalate into the same situation as you-know-who. AS are also reporting that Nuri Sahin's close to joining us. Mundo Deportivo are saying today that Barça have bid €15 million (!!!) for Alex Song. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy13 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I think it was £15m not euros. I'd take it, he isn't worth more than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfgrigg Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 AS are also reporting that Nuri Sahin's close to joining us. My Spanish is not what it used to be, but aren't they just saying that his future is likely to be sorted this week and we were the team that had shown the most interest previously? There doesn't seem to be anything new there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfgrigg Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I think it was £15m not euros. I'd take it, he isn't worth more than that. Personally I'd say he's worth closer to £20m. Regardless, we're under no pressure to sell him so I think it's reasonable to demand that Barca pay a little over the odds if they really want him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 £15m is a good deal for Song. He clearly doesnt want to be here. Sell him and get an actual DM in M'Vila. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky9334 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 M'Vila linked with Spurs today Would take Sahin as long as there was an agreement to buy if we wanted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 My Spanish is not what it used to be, but aren't they just saying that his future is likely to be sorted this week and we were the team that had shown the most interest previously? There doesn't seem to be anything new there. Yes. "All indications are that it will be Arsenal" is the sentence which closes the article. Think this will be a good deal. Gives us another level of depth as well as relieving a heap of pressure on Jack Wilshere to return. AS say that this deal is 'independent' of the Luka Modric to Real Madrid transfer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfgrigg Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Yes. "All indications are that it will be Arsenal" is the sentence which closes the article. Think this will be a good deal. Gives us another level of depth as well as relieving a heap of pressure on Jack Wilshere to return. AS say that this deal is 'independent' of the Luka Modric to Real Madrid transfer Mmm, sounds like the kind of weasel words a journo comes up with to fluff up a piece to me. Hopefully you're right though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g00n Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Miyaichi joins Wigan for the season. Good for him, hopefully. http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/ryo-joins-wigan-athletic-on-season-long-loan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 He suits their new formation and squad lay out really well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_simmonds Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Rumours abound that PSG have offered £18M for RVP. If we can get £22M out of them, I think we should take it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'd take £20million or above, they're the best club to sell to with ease. The best outcome there. Personally I'd say he's worth closer to £20m. Regardless, we're under no pressure to sell him so I think it's reasonable to demand that Barca pay a little over the odds if they really want him. Agree with this, he's a first choice CM and a very good one, no way should we just be selling up so easily. Wonder how much an established replacement might cost as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasdgfas Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I think it was £15m not euros. I'd take it, he isn't worth more than that. It was definitely euros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy13 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It was definitely euros. Fair enough. Seems we want £15m plus Tello in exchange. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Raphael Honigstein: "He's (Sahin) got 3 offers; one of them is Arsenal, the other is LFC. His preference is for Champions League football." :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert the Spud Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 What was the third offer, Tottenham? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Not sure.Got to assume its outside of this country Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfgrigg Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Fair enough. Seems we want £15m plus Tello in exchange. The last thing we need is another wide forward! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvandyke Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 If Barca want to pay silly money for Song then we should take it, on condition that the money is reinvested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvandyke Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Finishing position: Winners Champions League: Semi FA Cup: Winners League Cup: Semi Top Scorer: Olivier Giroud Top Assister: Santi Cazorla Will there be more signings: Yes Will RVP be here 1st September: Yes Youth player(s) to watch out for: Bartley Surprise player of the season: Diaby Disappointment of the season: Chamakh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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