Thoughts on Arsenal??

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BobbyD said:
Yeah. Different people have different ideas whats best for the team. Obviously he hasnt phrased it very well.

Obviously it being our club it strikes home a bit more but how do you feel about arsenal fans who would want arsenal to finish mid table for 1 season just so wenger goes than have him consistently scraping 4th/5th but staying forever?
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I would tell said Arsenal fans that there is no guarantee that the board would sack Wenger in any event, they missed out on CL football and he got a ****ing contract extension, so I wouldn't be so sure that finishing midtable would give them the desired result.

I would also remind them that their board are definitely a HUGE part of the problem, and that sacking Wenger would only alleviate half of their problems, and I would not be confident in that board hiring the right replacement.
 
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Bodinki said:
I would tell said Arsenal fans that there is no guarantee that the board would sack Wenger in any event, they missed out on CL football and he got a ****ing contract extension, so I wouldn't be so sure that finishing midtable would give them the desired result.

I would also remind them that their board are definitely a HUGE part of the problem, and that sacking Wenger would only alleviate half of their problems, and I would not be confident in that board hiring the right replacement.
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Or they could switch allegience to Chelsea and their Manager would get fired every year or so !!!
Not sure which is worse, sacking good managers far too often despite winning things, or not sacking managers at all despite not winning things !!
Surely there is a middle ground for both Clubs to try and find?
 
Chelsea Pensioner said:
The FA Cup has to be one of the most prestigious Trophies in WORLD football, let alone UK. Here in Oz, even non football fans sit up all night to watch the final because of its' historic pull and atmosphere.
Even so, I have advocated for us to prioritise PL and CL above the FA and certainly the "League" Cup while we have such a thin squad. This was no disrespect to the FA, though it sure looks like it in light of the posts. I would however ,never want to lose as Stan has done, I hope this was just another of his crazy outbursts and not his true feelings.
Incidently, now we have Alonso and Rudiger added to the list, and Kante described as looking knackered. That's because he is.So is Alonso and Hazard, they all play too much.
I am in no doubt now that Conte is not playing certain players in order to keep up his feud with the Board. Season can't end soon enough and this bloke head off to his personal nirvana Club.
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Indeed, the FA Cup is one of the most prestigious trophies in world sport. We’ve now won it 7 times and that since our late start to winning it in 1970. I’m hoping for us to win it for the 8th time this season. A victory against The Barcodes on Sunday will brighten our bleak mid winter here in Blighty. :1980_boogie_down:
 
Bristol Blue said:
Indeed, the FA Cup is one of the most prestigious trophies in world sport. We’ve now won it 7 times and that since our late start to winning it in 1970. I’m hoping for us to win it for the 8th time this season. A victory against The Barcodes on Sunday will brighten our bleak mid winter here in Blighty. :1980_boogie_down:
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Well I certainly hope so. As always, it's up to Conte to put the right players on the pitch. I don't want to see loads of changes nor loads of youngsters, but a couple of new faces are needed. Luiz should play, and maybe even Cahill, who is not my favourite. I'd like to see Pedro and MIchy restored and a place found for either Ampadu or Musonda.
What I don't want is Hazard being used as a striker.
Last thing we need is another draw and the same old faces playing the same old predictable touchline moves.
 
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Chelsea Pensioner said:
Well I certainly hope so. As always, it's up to Conte to put the right players on the pitch. I don't want to see loads of changes nor loads of youngsters, but a couple of new faces are needed. Luiz should play, and maybe even Cahill, who is not my favourite. I'd like to see Pedro and MIchy restored and a place found for either Ampadu or Musonda.
What I don't want is Hazard being used as a striker.
Last thing we need is another draw and the same old faces playing the same old predictable touchline moves.
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Two great goals from Michy, and a fantastic free kick goal from Alonso. I’m now dreaming of us beating Manchester City in the final. :1980_boogie_down:
 
Bristol Blue said:
Two great goals from Michy, and a fantastic free kick goal from Alonso. I’m now dreaming of us beating Manchester City in the final. :1980_boogie_down:
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Michy looks like a proper striker when the team sets up correctly. Contes' obsession with a "Target Man" when we don't have one makes the team unbalanced far too often. Pedro showed why he needs more game time as well, and Stans mate Alonso why he is one of the first selected. Also got to see Ampadu in midfield so quite a day.
Still far from convinced that Christensen should play every game, especially with Cahill, together they are as dull as dishwater with their sideways and backwards passing. I get that his defence is bloody good, but some games we need Luiz for his better vision and attacking passes, which help the front runners who get pretty ordinary service from the midfield without Fabregas.
 
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Abu Hamzas Piano Teacher said:
In fairness CP. Luiz was injured today so he may well have played him with either of those two.
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I didn't realise that. I should stress that I'm not knocking Christensen, he's gold, but so is Luiz who needs game time.
What I have noticed though is that when Dave, Cahill and Christensen play together, Daves' creative play and forward runs all but dissapear. I think it's because he keeps an eye on Christensen and so stays back a bit more. When Rudiger replaces Cahill, both Dave and Alonso seem able to give more. Just wish Conte would spread the load more and choose players relative to the opposition. All of them have plenty to offer and need to be played.
 
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