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While trying to actually find our record against new managers on their first game (though Freddie came up a lot as the answer) found this article where Arteta is 9th best manager in premier league history for points per game
https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/arsenal-manager-m...
Though, I detect a slight bias to the authors descriptions of each
https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/arsenal-manager-m...
Though, I detect a slight bias to the authors descriptions of each
RacingPete said:
While trying to actually find our record against new managers on their first game (though Freddie came up a lot as the answer) found this article where Arteta is 9th best manager in premier league history for points per game
https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/arsenal-manager-m...
Though, I detect a slight bias to the authors descriptions of each
Good find thanks for sharing. I like the affectionate reference to Conte as a 'cantankerous sod'. https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/arsenal-manager-m...
Though, I detect a slight bias to the authors descriptions of each
adccl8z said:
Good find thanks for sharing. I like the affectionate reference to Conte as a 'cantankerous sod'.
In case you dont stumble across this .. Conte going full loco (or just uncomfortable home truths?)https://youtu.be/sDkfWRAAqQU
adccl8z said:
adccl8z said:
Good find thanks for sharing. I like the affectionate reference to Conte as a 'cantankerous sod'.
In case you dont stumble across this .. Conte going full loco (or just uncomfortable home truths?)https://youtu.be/sDkfWRAAqQU
If he gets sacked it will be because he stood up to the owners, not that he constantly plays 5 at the back with 2 defensive mids along with the most boring and predictable soak up pressure and hit on the break tactics that they've ever seen there.
Subbing on defenders for attackers when chasing games.
Winning the summer transfer window after spending £150m+ on players that have all been flops.
Truth is the guy is a short term cheque book manager, needs ready made experienced players for his style to win and goes off on every owner when he doesn't get his way then leaves.
I make that 2 serial winners Arteta has seen off now
Wonderman said:
“The Eagles have not been beaten at the Emirates on any of their past four visits, drawing three and winning one”
Not a happy stat at all.I reckon we have to win every game left, even the City one, as I can't see City losing. Of course, I've been saying that all season and we're still at the top, so clearly I know less than nothing.
Interesting read this morning ahead of the game - http://www.premierleague.com/news/3113078
The thing that leaps out at me was the following stat
Jesus still top 5 despite nearly half the matches.
The thing that leaps out at me was the following stat
Jesus still top 5 despite nearly half the matches.
Wonderman said:
CocoUK said:
PL fixtures between now and April are all bottom half clubs other than Palace who we’ve already had an away result over.
All being well we can find our feet and a load of points.
By contrast, City have European/FA Cup games plus Newcastle.
Hmm not sure I share your confidence...All being well we can find our feet and a load of points.
By contrast, City have European/FA Cup games plus Newcastle.
25/2 Leicester City (A) random result generators
1/3 Everton (H) who only beat us away the other w/end
4/3 AFC Bournemouth (H) who just won away at Wolves
9/3 Europa (A) team tbc
12/3 Fulham (A) who just beat Brighton
16/3 Europa (H) team tbc
19/3 Palace (H) who know which Palace will turn up- nearly turned over Brentford today
I think this season more than any other has shown that the
+12 goals
A shame about Europe but I feel we’ve been outstanding on the whole, really enjoying this time and looking forward to April.
Lucky enough to go today (bank balance might not agree 
)...love going to watch games live as you get to see so much more. As a team were were superb today, front to back the whole team played really well. Holding came in and did a great job, was really good in the air, apart from one of his typical wrestling matches towards the end he did really well. The football we play in the final third is just sublime, the way the team move the opposition around is really a site to behold. That triumvirate of Saka, Odegaard and White caused Palace massive problems all afternoon...you can see what's coming but they create so much pressure and the passing is so precise the opposition just can't do anything...they know if they go to mark White's overlap then Saka will be off in the channel etc. It's almost mesmerising to watch !
)...love going to watch games live as you get to see so much more. As a team were were superb today, front to back the whole team played really well. Holding came in and did a great job, was really good in the air, apart from one of his typical wrestling matches towards the end he did really well. The football we play in the final third is just sublime, the way the team move the opposition around is really a site to behold. That triumvirate of Saka, Odegaard and White caused Palace massive problems all afternoon...you can see what's coming but they create so much pressure and the passing is so precise the opposition just can't do anything...they know if they go to mark White's overlap then Saka will be off in the channel etc. It's almost mesmerising to watch ! Jeez this could go SO wrong....
There was a moment today, Sakas second. Brought back in an instant, memories of Adams goal in 98, a flying thumper of a goal against Everton ( yes I had to google, it's been so long since, but I will never forget that goal) That was the point, you know you deserve the title. Icing on the cake from the skipper.
Anyways, this is first time I felt, this could be it.
That moment it all works out.
Yes by that point in 98, the League was pretty much wrapped up, not so today.
But it was just that feeling.....Weird, but good.
Sorry I don't know how to word it better.
And ffs sorry if, well you know.....
( city were a first division side at the time
oh how a blank cheque book would help in the future)
There was a moment today, Sakas second. Brought back in an instant, memories of Adams goal in 98, a flying thumper of a goal against Everton ( yes I had to google, it's been so long since, but I will never forget that goal) That was the point, you know you deserve the title. Icing on the cake from the skipper.
Anyways, this is first time I felt, this could be it.
That moment it all works out.
Yes by that point in 98, the League was pretty much wrapped up, not so today.
But it was just that feeling.....Weird, but good.
Sorry I don't know how to word it better.
And ffs sorry if, well you know.....
( city were a first division side at the time
oh how a blank cheque book would help in the future)CocoUK said:
Wonderman said:
CocoUK said:
PL fixtures between now and April are all bottom half clubs other than Palace who we’ve already had an away result over.
All being well we can find our feet and a load of points.
By contrast, City have European/FA Cup games plus Newcastle.
Hmm not sure I share your confidence...All being well we can find our feet and a load of points.
By contrast, City have European/FA Cup games plus Newcastle.
25/2 Leicester City (A) random result generators
1/3 Everton (H) who only beat us away the other w/end
4/3 AFC Bournemouth (H) who just won away at Wolves
9/3 Europa (A) team tbc
12/3 Fulham (A) who just beat Brighton
16/3 Europa (H) team tbc
19/3 Palace (H) who know which Palace will turn up- nearly turned over Brentford today
I think this season more than any other has shown that the
+12 goals
A shame about Europe but I feel we’ve been outstanding on the whole, really enjoying this time and looking forward to April.
1/4 Leeds United (H) random result generators
9/4 Liverpool (A) random result generators
16/4 West Ham United (A) random result generators
21/4 Southampton (H) random result generators
26/4 Manchester City (A) a narrow loss again
29/4 Chelsea (H) random result generators
Having been down this road before I think taking the 10 cup final matches left is the right attitude, as soon as you walk in thinking "its' only x" we've won this, you get a Bournemouth scare and not many other teams will give you the chance to get back into the game. Many will remember our international hang overs, so lets hope for that all our players come back.
Some interesting stats for EPL:
Arsenal have 69 points from 28 matches- this equals our finishing total points for last season (21/22).
We have scored 66 goals so far this season- this already 5 more than the entirety of last season (61).
That was our 22nd Premier League win of the season- this matches total won last season
This is the most ever wins in the first 28 matches of a league campaign
Edited by Wonderman on Monday 20th March 09:43
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