The Changman

Honestly, if we don't qualify for CL, we're going to see some sales that are going to hurt.

I really wonder what the club will do if they don't qualify for CL. Newcastle will be motivated next week, and we tend to struggle against Southampton. I feel like 2 points will do it, but winning has to be the goal.

Also, Arteta needs to learn how to rotate. I get Pep and Mikel prefer a smaller squad, but with nearly 60 matches, you can't play the same XI. That might be the most frustrating part of the past few seasons. We run out of gas the last 3 months every season.

I hate to say it, but I will judge the window on the attackers we bring in and the sales we make. Our defense is normally very stout. A healthy campaign next season with Tomiyasu returning helps this, but we need help up front.

Andrea Berto has a lot to do, but I have faith.

Jorginho, Partey, Tierney leaving frees up salary. Neto and Sterling as well when their loans expire. Zinchenko £15m, Nelson £15m, Tavares £5m, Lokonga £8m, Vieira £15m, and any academy sales £2m.

Now's a good time to start getting my hopes up for a big spending spree by Arsenal. CF, LW, Zubimendi, and a backup GK necessary with another 6 preferred over Partey. We promote MLS and Nwareni, and I hope we add a few players for depth. Can we raise at least £60m in sales?

5 semi finals. Only 1 final. The club need to back Arteta and bring in the right players and re-sign their best players. Next season is make or break before clubs that want to win start poaching our stars. I fear a repeat of the early Emirates era, so we have to win something.

We deserve better as fans. To not see Trossard constantly give up the ball. To not see Ødegaard pass backwards. To not see consistent defensive mistakes from Saliba. To not see Saka miss chances. To not see Partey again. To see an actual CF come into the team.

It is clear Arsenal have no ambition or desire to perform in the league for the past month. They put all their eggs into the Champions League basket, and when they crashed out, there is no appetite to even try. It is disappointing and embarrassing that the players are going through the motions.

Let's get some elite finishers into the club and show the players it's OK to let a few shots loose. We seemed hesitant to let it fly.

Let's regroup, rest, recover, and reload. Arsenal have the foundation to do big things, but the key is reload.

The expectations this summer continue to rise. A Champions League semi-final should turn the heads of many top talents to the Emirates.

Signore Berto, make our dreams come true.

Proud of the performance, but not the finishing. Arteta has reached 5 SFs, 2 this season. We're so close to lifting trophies. I hope the club backs the manager and gets the right ceiling raisers this summer.

However, I will enter a period of sadness until I see a new CF holding up a Arsenal shirt.

a man in a red jersey with the number 15 on it is standing in front of a cloudy sky . ALT: a man in a red jersey with the number 15 on it is standing in front of a cloudy sky .

Keanu Reeves as Shane Falco in the Replacements

Just missing a few pieces and better luck with injuries. With this summer not having a major international tournament and other sides playing in the CWC, I am getting cautiously optimistic on players getting rest. But when we win the title, I'm going to be the most annoying prick on social media 😁🤣

That Arteta kept us fighting for so long is a testament to his abilities. That we couldn't sustain a title charge is a testament to the club's lack of ambition. It's February and I'm mourning the end of our season unlike the last two years when we fought til May.

We're so close to winning trophies every year. We got rid of trash players and awful contracts. We finally have CL money coming in. We can invest properly. I don't care if you can only keep 18 players happy on match day, you need a full fucking squad!

A 2nd GK, at least one 6, a LW, a 9, and a decision on a few fullbacks. A busy, busy summer.

It hurts watching today's match. I truly believe everyone gave everything they had. I can only hope we ease everyone back from injury, but why risk anyone ahead of a summer that needs to be transformative. We need a lot of help if we're going to sustain a fight for trophies to keep our best players.

Failure to strengthen the attack in light of strong financial results has lead to overworked players getting injured and our best chance at a league title since 15/16 evaporated as soon as the seaon started. Arteta is the reason we were even in this position.

Arsenal... this was a hard watch. I don't blame the players at all. I don't blame Arteta. They did the best they could with the limited options they had. Players executed a plan the coaching staff put together, but they aren't miracle workers. This is on the board for the summer and winter windows.

I hate the feeling that our board didn't want to win the league, but that's what this performance is telling us.

Partey plays RB as well, no?

GSP is my all-time favorite, but I think objectively, he's just behind Khabib and Jones.

Can't argue with that top 5. Could easily put Jones at 1 due to his longevity of excellence, but I respect it your list.

Gabriel disguised as Kiwior, make it happen!

Think Rice sits a little deeper to provide cover for the left side of our defense?

Merino looks like the perfect fit for Arteta's system. Technically strong on the ball and a physical presence. Gives Arteta flexibility and options for his midfield around Ødegaard.

I was happy to see Jorginho get 45 minutes as well. It was surprising but refreshing to see Arteta rely on the squad.

Ethan Nwareni! What energy and ability on the ball. Cheers to Sterling for a great pass into his feet. So exciting for another Starboy to come up through Hale End.

"He's one of our own, he's one of our own, Ethan Nwareni, he's one of our own!"

Do you think Renée will be retained after qualifying for the knockout stages? I feel like she's unlocking her own potential as a coach while lifting the squad.

Fewer bots! They do a good job of verifying users, it seems. Glad you're here. Almost all of my Arsenal favorites are here!