The last three game weeks in the Premier League have been very damaging to say the least, we firstly welcomed back Premier League football just over two weeks ago from the international break with a loss against Bournemouth on the South coast.
We then dropped more points in the two all draw against Liverpool in what was an entertaining encounter at the Emirates, then finally dropping more points yet again to a Newcastle side that was struggling in mid-table before their game against us.
With Arsenal being winless since the last International break we might as well remain winless heading into the next given our final game before the November internationals is a London derby against an in-form Chelsea side at the Stamford Bridge next weekend.
The last three games have been so damaging that I don’t even know what our chances will be like if we drop more points against Chelsea next week, but that is something that we should keep in mind as an outcome given the way we’re playing recently.
The one point won out of a potential nine in the last three game weeks has threatened to end our season in November. With that said, will it therefore be a logical move by Mikel and the Club to shift our total attention to the Cup games this season?
The fans have started turning slowly on Arteta, so he’ll be desperate to win at least something so he can keep them at bay, the UCL will definitely do the trick, but that is easier said than done. The EFL cup won’t do it, the FA cup might, but we’ll still be devastated by missing out on the League either way.
There’s still plenty of time to turn things around in the League but the last three games has left us with no margin for error in the next 28 games, which will be an almighty task.
Thoughts?
BENJAMIN KENNETH.
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Waving the white flag after two defeats?
What a load of tosh.
It seems to have escaped notice that City also lost to Bournemouth. They are going through a bit of an injury hit spell but I doubt they’ll give the EPL title if they lose next game.
Man City lost against Bournemouth and Liverpool aren’t as consistent as them, so we could still catch up with them
@Gai exactly 👌it’s too soon to talk about giving up on Epl. Imo the battle remains btw City & Arsenal.
I hate fans like this. We’re only 10 games in, only 5pts off City (it’s City not Liverpool who we need to worry about), unbeaten and yet to even concede in Europe and you’re already waving the white flag!
Of course there are tactical issues and that’s on Arteta to sort out, but it’s clear that our injury ravaged squad and those 3 early sending offs has taken it’s toll. Because of this, our players look dead on their feet at the moment as they’re having to put in so much more extra work. We’re having to start games with 2/3 players not even fit enough to start!
Things will improve once players return, specifically Odegaard, but in the meantime Arteta needs to stop with Partey at RB, and give Nwanieri a start.
While I agree with your general point, Arsenal don’t know who to “worry” about simply because it is still early in the season. I’d suggest though, just to be sure, that they don’t dismiss Liverpool quite as quickly as you have.
I accept your point Bertie wholeheartedly, but I also think Lucy 78 is on the money. The season so far is quite open.
The sheer negativity of the last few days has been astonishing. It is if there is pent up loathing for Arteta with little short term memory
No-one should be dismissing Liverpool. They have been one of the most consistent teams so far and MC have been significantly impacted by injuries. Liverpool have players who have won the PL and CL so I really don’t see why people are writing them off when they’ve got a strong squad and already have momentum.
Arsenal have also been impacted by injuries and red card absences. We have, in my view, a relatively small squad for the tournaments we want to challenge in.
What can be said is that Arsenal are not out of anything yet and we just need to pick up our performances.
The players confident level will appreciate if we perform well against Inter Milan tomorrow and that will definitely boost our performance in the epl.
First of all, let me wish the former Arsenal’s Sporting Director Edu Gasper well for the future. As he has reportedly left his role at Arsenal as SD immediately. Which will enable him to take up a more lucrative appointment elsewhere.
I think it will be nice, fine and alright job done if the Gunners lift the EFL Cup as winners this season. Tottenham Hs will certainly be grateful to God if they lift the Cup this season. And us all know why. Therefore, let us be humble about it but not being arrogant. For, EFL Cup is a title.
Nevertheless, it’s worthwhile for us to remember that our dear own Arsenal are still in the contention contending for the quadruple titles win this season. As they are still in it but not out of it.
And I think they will tomorrow’s night in the Ucl at San Siro beat Inter’. And keep their flag to win the quadruple this season flying.
We should focus on all the tournaments
We can’t win the CL
For 30 years we showed we cannot win the league cup and the European league
For 20 years we have showed we cannot win the Premier league
For 3 years we showed we cannot win the FA cup.
Good luck folks!
While I think it’s not likely Arsenal stand much of a chance in the CL, generally it can become risky to take a decision to concentrate on one or even two competitions because if you fail there’s nothing left to go for.
That said, having done exactly that in the last two seasons regarding the EPL, which was a pretty clear priority, Arsenal/Arteta really need to win it now particularly having come so close recently. In my opinion, a domestic cup would be scant consolation for failing in the league for what would then be three consecutive seasons.
Bertie,
It might be scant, but winning a trophy is still an important boost – particularly this season when previously there was a real opportunity and we came up short.
Watching the CL and how Sporting Lisbon have come out fighting, is it a case of fearing Utd next season or just a case of having injuries at City and normal service will resume shortly?
For those who have conveniently forgotten our good start to the season, it might be timely for some to remember our previous injury list
FA Cup does not even start until January, alot can happen two months of PL football, e.g. turn back the clock to 4 September and all looked very different
i.e. can’t focus on something that is not even here
also they are both cup competitions (despite CL name), anything can happen in a knock-out tournament, they can go for us or against us, e.g. we draw Real Madrid in next stage, ‘focusing’ on CL can be up in flames in the blink of an eye
right now Arteta will be ‘focusing’ on the next game on that’s all, regardless of which competition, firstly to put in a performance and get us back to winning games
What planet are some of my fellow Arsenal fans on.
Any fan who thinks that Arsenal have a chance of winning the premier league or even more laughably the Champions League are just kidding themselves.
Arsenal’s best chance is the League Cup or FA Cup, which I wouldn’t mind seeing them win.
People keep hanging on to the fact that City lost the other day, yes they did. But for Arsenal to win the league now, there going to have to practically win most if not all there remaining games. Something you and I know is just not going to happen.
So come on fellow Arsenal fans, get real with yourselves, and except the two possible trophy’s that they’ve got a more realistic chance in.
It’s the hope that kills you.
I agree with you about the CL. Never say never, but it’s a very, very, long shot in my opinion.
I mentioned the emphasis on the title earlier because I think Arteta – through circumstance or design – has rather boxed himself into a title-winning corner.
Like you, I wouldn’t turn down a domestic cup if it was there for the taking. Arsenal needs something or they won’t be able to fill up spaces on the balcony sidings at The Emirates with trophy success “reminders”.
That said though, the weight of expectation over the last two seasons is so great now, added to the hype (over-hype as seems to be the case currently) about this season, that anything less than the 2024-25 title will be a massive disappointment. Possibly (even) one that Arteta wouldn’t long survive. We’ll see.
Arsenal are not favourites for the CL. However, writing off our chances at this stage is ridiculous.
If my memory is correct, the legendary Frenchman was miss quote about going unbeaten, but he went on and did exactly that and won the league.
In my opinion any of the current top six teams can win the league
But you thought that Arsenal was almost “nailed on” to be champions not long ago, didn’t you?
I think your last sentence is absolutely fair. It is looking (just for now, anyway) the most open title race for quite a while.
They can’t
We can still win the league, I see no reason why winning it should be written off. Funny how hopes get easily lost, kind of feels like we always get beat by 3 or more goal margin to warrant such “it’s all over” vibe.
Vamos,
Not this season we can’t, or any other while Arteta remains in charge.
UCL? Tell me it’s a joke. That easy to win? How about we focus on league cup and FA cup. No offend.
We should concentrate on playing players who are best in their best position.
Trossard on the right.
Nwaneri in the middle.
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