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Yeah draw would've been fair in both and that would have been one point less than we have.

Need to make sure we are the right side of the margins in these final games. Some low xG goals from our forwards crucial too.

02.03.2026 21:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yesterday was pretty similar to the Man Utd game - difference being Man Utd scored two worldies

02.03.2026 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

If Eze left is ever going to be tried again itโ€™s now. Odegaard and Havertz returning and Leo and Martinelli out of form.

02.03.2026 12:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Arsenal's winning goal, immediately he goes 'FOUL ON THE KEEPER, IS THERE A FOUL ON SANCHEZ THERE' Nobody touches the keeper whatsoever. Gary Neville off Arsenal game please.

02.03.2026 11:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Where on earth have you heard that? That is not true

02.03.2026 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If fit I'd be tempted to put Havertz and Odegaard in for Brighton - Eze at left wing.

Calafiori coming in fresh for Hincapie feels natural too.

01.03.2026 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just mean because he had a setback after his last appearance

01.03.2026 20:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

City aside, we now only have midtable teams left to play, as well as West Ham (with 3 to go) and Burnley (with 2 to go). Those two could be down already at that point. We barely leave London.

Huge chance for us but we must improve our consistency. Hopefully Rice & Kai are OK.

01.03.2026 18:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Of the next 6, only two are Premier League games. Wednesday against Brighton is massive - we need a Spurs / Leeds level performance.

01.03.2026 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sanchez should genuinely be booked for complaining for a foul for Timberโ€™s goal. Does he not realise there are cameras?

01.03.2026 18:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The referee stopping all our counters was quite shocking. The one where he send Neto off, let it play out and send him off after. So so bad.

01.03.2026 18:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Gary Neville is INSUFFERABLE. Why's he tried to make drama at the end there when every saw Pedro 3 yards off. Clown.

01.03.2026 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We've been so untidy on the ball. Should've been out of sight and then when Chelsea have offered absolutely nothing, we again gift our opponents a goal.

01.03.2026 17:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Max Dowman is fit again and set to feature for the under-21s tonight. If all goes well, in line to feature for the first team against Mansfield next weekend.

27.02.2026 15:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

City fans crying about Arsenal having an easy draw of Leverkusen then Bodo (or Sporting) when they lost to both of those teams in the league phase is hilarious.

27.02.2026 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It should be Kenan Yildiz or Morgan Rogers for LW. Not a fan of Anthony Gordon at that price.

27.02.2026 08:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gabriel Jesus + cash for Pio Esposito this summer please ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

24.02.2026 22:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Olympaicos are out. No reunion with Arsenal in the last 16. It will be Leverkusen/Dortmund/Atalanta for the Gunners.

24.02.2026 21:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are we going to see screenshots all week about this ruining the game? Or only applies when Arsenal do it?

23.02.2026 21:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I'd be all over Mateus Fernandes this summer, especially if West Ham go down.

Can't believe he's still only 21, a do-it-all midfielder who would add great depth to our midfield options, two PL seasons under his belt and loads of time to keep developing.

23.02.2026 13:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No way he misses it. Kolo Muani brought it down with his foot

23.02.2026 10:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Gabriel has to stop going down with those nudges in the back. They could go either way, it cost us a goal vs. Newcastle.

After today he won't get any and if he stood up he's never losing that header to Kolo Muani. It will cost us, hopefully the coaches are on him about it.

23.02.2026 00:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Genuinely think Tottenham will go down. 11 games to go and they are in the worst form by far compared to Leeds, Forest & West Ham.

They had two weeks off, new manager bounce, and put out that absolute horrific performance today.

22.02.2026 23:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Matheus Mane and Eli Junior Kroupi absolutely should be on our list.

Two teenagers shining in the PL with huge potential.

22.02.2026 23:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Adam Wharton today vs. Wolves (10 men)

2/13 ground duels
80% passing
5 fouls
4 times dribbled past
1 penalty conceded

One of the most overhyped players around

22.02.2026 23:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

How annoying is it that we still have to have Gary Neville on commentary every game by the way?

When Gyokeres scored a big goal to give us the lead in the 47th min, he was telling us not to celebrate and to get back in as if we'd just equalised late in the game.

22.02.2026 22:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hincapie vs. Spurs

8 ground duels won
7 tackles
3 key passes
3 clearances
89% passing

Going from strength to strength. Another player that was getting disrespected by our own fans.

22.02.2026 22:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

10 open play goals in a week for Arsenal. We are due a few from set pieces.

22.02.2026 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Viktor Gyokeres (15) now has more goals than Joao Pedro (14), Hugo Ekitike (14), Bryan Mbuemo (10), Nick Woltemade (10), Benjamin Sesko (7) this season.

All other summer signings people claimed were better, including many Arsenal fans, it's quite disgusting how some treat him.

22.02.2026 21:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0