Mirth wrote:

MistaT wrote:

Looked a tad like Henry when he says 'I want to leave a legacy'

Really impressed by Auba's vision for how to see out his career. I think he has a far better chance of being a legend here than anywhere else. If we win a league or CL over the next 3 years it will be largely due to him. Can't imagine where this club would be if he left last January.

Indeed, the legacy matters too I think - the next generation of Arsenal fans will hear about Auba's exploits and know that he's associated with Arsenal like Wrighty is today. Probably just me being bitter but I've always wondered whether squandering his Arsenal legacy was worth it for van Persie in return for exactly 1 medal.

Not you being bitter a very legit question. In my mind it's not worth it, but it saya lot about the person - class self worth, need for external  objects, identifying with values, loyalty, etc. being a man among people. VP was always a low life, one could hardly be surprised then, and not starnge in hind sight either.

Thi is where you belong Auba!

spaceman spiff wrote:

Have to say on the Auba goal - I can't remember the last time (not even with Titi) - where I knew the moment the player got the ball that a goal was coming. I'm not shitting you, the moment Willian played that ball to Auba on the wing, I was already giving out my "YESSSS" - what a moment.

To me it is very much like TH days. Same confidence when he’s on goal dat shit is definitely happening now.!
Why wasn’t it announced yet?rally poor from the club....

My (Utd supporting) brother from the US writes to me this morning :
Ssssso... you woke up this morning top-a da league... that hasn't happenned in a while.... he's right of course.
We R toppa da league  8) 8).

Best in the league since Henry

MistaT wrote:

Gabriel was ok

So? A 3? What would you give his performance? Dodgy moment at the start , but not much to say after that. Except, when, he scored a goal for us

Gabriel was ok, still not enough to be convinced he’s a game changer for us. Same for the othe Brazilian boy (thought we looked better when Pepe subbed him, it was 3:0 already, granted)..

Qwiss! wrote:

Klaus wrote:

They're a bit different players to be fair. Ideally we should start one of Elneny and Xhaka, not both of them. Agree we need that extra drive from Dani to get the ball forward.

Xhaka is far better than Elneny too Tbf. Elneny for the Europa and LC Cup is fine.

Neny’svnot good enough to play for Arsenal even in training. I expect Art to raise the level enough so that dross like this doesn’t ever feature in the line up, no matter the occasion. He’s terrible.

No ceballos, Pepe or sala in starting 11?
I’m worried, I admit.
Also Gabriel and KT both left footed, looks a bit unbalanced to me. But I trust Art: Teta knows

True, that.

Auba MUST-sign da ting and stay here. He’s already achieved what no arsenal playa in history managed: he caught up with his fathers age in such a short time. I magine what he could achieve if he does sign a 3 yr extension... Football s important, but there’s nothing more important than family. If he stays here he could be there for the birth of his older brothers and sisters no career consideration can beat that.... we all know there’s nothing like telling our older brothers what i t was like the day they were born: I was there watching over you ever since big broda! Just hope that when he goes out with his father’s gang, he doest lose focus on footy. Dads are the worst- they take you out, one more pint, son - what could happen? Dat chick of yours, son, mind if I have a go? You know, your mom and I, it ain’t what it used to be when she was actually older than you... now it’s Just like an old habit, no passion there. I do it coz I have to, I don’t even do a somersault when I’m done no longer. Imagine losing the sense of fun in it.... you don’t wanna be there, son,, trust me. As you grow older you’ll understand that I’m actually younger than you and you shouldn’t be listening to a word I say []

And Cygan. Don't forget big Pas...
But seriously, I'm happy with this - looks very promising to me.

Gunner89 wrote:

AMN stays if he signs otherwise he can go.

Agree with that.

I'd honestly be shocked if that happenned.... He's just not good enough, time for us to start accepting that.

Love Freddie 4eva!
Wish him all da best whatever he does wherever he goes!!!

Much needed addition. Hpy about this.

Emi is probably the best thing that happened to us this year. Very, very good news.
But Leno is still the better keeper, and so only one way to vote here (despite really loving Martinez!)

F’ng lets do this!!!

@lorddulaarsenal wrote:

Why ain’t Martinelli startin

Yeah, why?
Would have him for Nelson in that suggested line up vs city.
I want to see Auba - Laca - Marti as first choice always. Then sub on according to form on the day.

Agree with Gazza on need for RB to help Pepe be effective.
Team dry of ideas in attack, and we’re not using what we already have.

MistaT wrote:

We're not getting scored on, .

Let’s see what happens Wednesday