Don't see why we have to leave Nwaneri and Skelly. We flying commercial or something? Can't afford the extra seats? We couldn't fit them on our team jet? Doubt there is a limit to the number of players we can take for non official pre season games.

    Apparently Partey has a court hearing tomorrow hence why he couldn’t join the team on the plane.

      Big Willie

      I suppose you've got to draw the line somewhere. And there will probably be restrictions on the planes on the internal flights, coaches, hotels, training facilties etc.

        I think everyone is missing the biggest story.

        Alex Runarsson makes the squad! 😯

        Sicario2 - Tier 1

        Would he be required to attend? Especially when it causes such disruption. Seems unlikely, but I'm no expert kn these things.

          Jorginho speaks well of the group. Encouraged Havertz to make the switch.

          Seems like Arteta wants to see more of Balogun before deciding whether to stick or twist.

          I'd convince him to sign on and then loan him off again if I don't think he's ready. He's worth a shot, if only from the commercial revenue he'll bring in being an American and America's #9.

          He's not gonna go on loan again, he's made at least a couple of clear public statements refusing to do that. At some point a club has to listen to any player's career aspirations.

          Just been given a link for a free month of MLS Season Pass (which is accessed via Apple TV+) and they are screening the game against MLS All Stars on Thursday. Not sure if it only works in certain countries but works for me (it's been shared by the NZ Arsenal supporters group). You'll just need an Apple ID (free to create if you don't have one). Just remember to cancel so you don't end up paying for a month.
          Time of the game couldn't be more ideal personally - 12.30pm kick off on a day I'm working from home.

          Link

            10.30am for me. Might have to book in a "Teams meeting" - just put the sign on my office door and no one will know.

            Hmm, a pleasant black coffee and croissant enabled 8:30am on one of my "do whatever work for whatever client" days here in Perth … 🤔 🤔 … I really needed to do some fuckin' work this week though!

            Elneny touring the plane. I think White is dying his eyebrows

            Lol. Mastering your emotions. At least the kid knows he needs help. Might be hope for him yet

              Asterix Just remember to cancel the trial before you end up paying for a month if you don't want to keep it.

                  Ramsdale
                  White
                  Saliba
                  Gabriel
                  Kiwior
                  Jorghino
                  Trossard
                  Vieira
                  Saka
                  Nketiah
                  Jesus

                  We have to wait a bit longer to see Rice and Timber. Presumably they come on for the second half.