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Timberrrrrrrrrr!

TambourineMan

Let's see if this stat is plastered everyone like the zero passes vs City was.

Mirth

So it turns out he’s not limited on the ball, he was just out of position at left back

Clrnc

Mirth that was pretty obvious for me. He was played in a position he has never played before in his life before coming here.

So happy we now have 2 top RBs that we can rotate constantly but Timber edge it for me due to his defensive prowess against tricky wingers 1v1.

Lukazan

Mirth Pleased to have been wrong about him with my initial thoughts. I like what I'm seeing from him.

daredevil

Mirth

He was never the progressive passing type inverter. His strengths were his agility and ball control which favour running up and down the flank.

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert

Claudius I want to know what game in 16/17 that was.

Claudius

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert probably the period that these guys have been recording data. So it’s a disclaimer - they don’t know what happened before that season

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert

Clrnc both will have ample time in the 11. Both excellent.

Claudius

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert this is what you need to compete with city. The type of situation where some combination of Timber, White or Calafiori at fullback means we can beat anyone. That’s a robust squad.

samthegooner

I really feel like all three of White, Timber and Calafiori are in the top 5-7 fullbacks in the EPL right now, which is incredible to see. I think I'd put Gvardiol and TAA in that group with maybe Cucurella in current form as well but having all 3 at Arsenal is awesome. Add to that with Tomiyasu when healthy and Zinchenko here and there and we really have a great group of defenders to choose from. Really hope that we can keep the top 3 healthy this season though - that will be up to Arteta to effectively manage minutes and rotation.

JazzG

We've got a warrior in White who will play through pain but that carries risks for us so very important to have options. Tomi is good when available but we can't rely on his fitness.

Also while White possibly offers more going forward Timber looks rock solid against more tricky wingers, that is an area where White struggles.

samthegooner

JazzG Very true- each has their own strengths without a ton of overlap on unique attributes, which makes it a nice collection that Arteta can use depending on the matchup. This is of course assuming they are all fit, which we haven't yet seen but hopefully soon with Tomi back in training.

HomeSteak

Some people here have been saying since last season that he will be our right back, he will bench White. And I was like where is that coming from? No chance in hell. But yeah, I see it. The guy is so fucking good

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert

I'd rather White at right back and Timber at left back until Cala improves/sharpens up.

TambourineMan

That tackle on Barcola (who's killing everyone in Ligue 1 btw) was exceptional. This guy is so good defensively and the sort of full back I'd trust to fully neutralise a Diaz/Salah type winger. These tricky wingers have killed us in the past because White and Zinny are not particularly good at dealing with this sort of threat. We have a proper 1v1 winner now and it feels good.

Segway

This actually made me laugh. Unbelievable sequence of play from him.

Mirth

Segway incredible - effectively took 6 players out of the game with 3 touches

Claudius

Exceptional stuff. Our recruiting is top tier. The way to know is I don’t miss a single guy who has left this summer. All these guys who have come in or remained are evolving the team and fighting for a starting spot.

Burnwinter

Claudius The way to know is I don’t miss a single guy who has left this summer.

Good will for all those three, but it's quite clear they wouldn't have been selected here, despite all being quality footballers.

JazzG

Thought he had done Timber there, an exception recovery tackle and then takes the ball out comfortably. Against tricky wingers Timber is our first choice imo.

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