🚨 Thierry Henry on Gabriel Magalhães:
“I watched Gabriel Magalhães yesterday, and it reminded me just how exceptional he is. Sometimes I don’t think people fully appreciate what Arsenal have in him.
For me, he’s right up there with the very best defenders in world football. The way he commands the back line, organises his teammates, wins his duels, and stays composed under pressure is outstanding.
Great defenders don’t just make tackles—they make everyone around them better. Gabriel does exactly that. He gives confidence to the whole defence.
In my opinion, he’s one of the best centre-backs in the world right now, and Arsenal are fortunate to have him.”
🔴⚪️ #Arsenal #AFC #GabrielMagalhaes #ThierryHenry #COYG #Brazil #Worldcup
🗣️Thierry Henry when asked if he likes the idea of #Arsenal swapping Viktor Gyökeres for Julian Alvarez: “If you ask me whether Arsenal should swap Viktor Gyökeres for Julian Alvarez, I understand why people are talking about it. Alvarez is one of the most complete forwards in world football today.
“He can press, create, score, play between the lines and make everyone around him better. I’ve said before that I really like his game because he can do almost everything a modern number nine is asked to do.
“But football isn’t played on paper. Gyökeres gives Arsenal something different — power, presence, aggression and goals. He’s the type of striker defenders hate facing. If you’re talking about a straight swap, I’d be very careful because you’re not just exchanging players, you’re changing the identity of your attack.
“For me, the dream scenario would be finding a way to have players of that level in the same squad. That’s how title-winning teams become dynasty teams. If I were Arteta, I’d think long and hard before letting Gyökeres leave, even for a player as special as Alvarez.”
Maybe I’m missing something about this Gyökeres situation.
If Arsenal were replacing Gyökeres with Mbappé, Vini Jr or Kvaratskhelia, I’d understand the argument.
But Julián Álvarez?
We all watched him in the Premier League. Very good player, but the way some fans talk about him you’d think he’s a Ballon d’Or winner.
Moving on from a proven goalscorer for him makes no sense to me.
I hope you're all seeing why we should hold our Martinelli tight?
Most of those £100M wingers are not better than him. You just don't watch them enough.
Can someone explain to me what's so fantastically amazing about Andy Burnham that meant he had to go from not even being a Member of Parliament to being shoved in unchallenged as Prime Minister within a few weeks?
Arsène Wenger endured selling Arsenal’s best players while financing a new stadium, leaving little room to compete in the transfer market. Yet he still guided the club to 20 consecutive Champions League qualifications. An extraordinary achievement. Legend 👏
The year is 2019.
An 18-year-old boy, previously rejected by Manchester United after 4 unsuccessful trials, joins Arsenal Football Club from Ituano FC for a reported £6 million fee.
He’s given the No. 35 shirt.
Few knew his name. Fewer believed what he would become.
🎶 “His name is Gabi, He’s from São Paulo, And he plays for Arsenal, La la la la la la la!” 🎶
We sang whenever Gabriel Martinelli hit the back of the net.
From relentless pressing to that crucial goal against Manchester City in the title race, he quickly became one of the key sparks in Arsenal’s revival, playing with fearlessness and energy every time he stepped on the pitch.
A boy arrived wearing 35. A star emerged wearing 11 to lift the Premier league title.
But why the shirt number 35 for an unknown 18 year old?
Because ladies and gentlemen, it’s been exactly 35 days since Arsenal won the Premier League title.
🚨 Thierry Henry speaks on Martin Ødegaard’s performances for Norway:
🗣️ “When I watch Ødegaard play for Norway, I can’t help but wonder where that version goes when he’s at Arsenal.
For his national team, he plays with so much forward intent always looking to break lines, always creating chances, constantly feeding Erling Haaland and influencing the game every few minutes.
At Arsenal, you don’t always see that same level of freedom or authority in the final third.
He can pick out Haaland so easily, so why don’t we see that same type of passing more often to players like Havertz or Gyökeres?
Maybe it’s the tactical setup. Maybe it’s the movement ahead of him. Or maybe it’s the added responsibility of captaining Arsenal.
But one thing is clear: Ødegaard has proven with Norway that he remains one of the most creative midfielders in world football.
Norway didn’t qualify for the World Cup by chance Ødegaard led Europe in assists during the qualifiers and continues to supply Haaland on the biggest stage.
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Arsenal fans will just be hoping that same version shows up more consistently next season, because when he’s at his best, the whole team transforms.”
Having a hydration break in the pouring rain just minutes after a long stoppage where all the players took on fluids anyway.
What a fucking farce FIFA have created.
I don’t know why Arsenal fans are eager to sell the first striker to actually deliver the league title in 22 years.
This is why they call many people online plastic fans.
A midfield of Rice, Anderson and Bellingham would struggle to create against a low block
England need Eze or Rogers on the pitch whenever they're chasing a goal
Tuchel got it wrong today