Arsene Wenger and 08-11 Arsenal are the biggest victims of this. City took Nasri, Toure, Adebayor & Clichy in their prime from Arsenal, which had a ripple effect that led to Cesc & RVP leaving too, which in turn meant Arsenal never competed again for years
Fought against the Frauds Man City
Fought against Alex Ferguson’s biased refs
Fought against Chelsea’s unlimited spending
Fought against his own board when ambition was lacking and money was extremely limited
He built the entire club brick by brick. ❤️
🚨Maybe Martinelli has never reached the threshold of a World Class star, nor does he have beautiful parameters such as 20 goals or assists per season.
🔸But in him, people see the most original definition of love: As long as you burn yourself in every step of running, love the red and white shirt with all your heart, you will receive the purest affection from the fans.
🔸Seeing the way the majority of Gunners fans expressed their regret and pity for the news that he was about to move to Al-Hilal, they understood how big a place he had in their hearts.
🔸Not everyone who leaves Emirates makes people feel so heartbroken. Because the person who goes... brings with him an enthusiastic youth of Arsenal!
🔸This is also a way for fans to send an implicit message to the rookies and the team's future goals:
🔸"With Gooners, talent can take you to Emirates, but only a sincere heart and burning enthusiasm for the club can make you a symbol. Please play with all the respect for this shirt color, the Emirates stands will reward you with sincerity!"
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Here is a roundup of all the Predicted Lineups from Planet FPL’s 20 correspondents: ✍️
Starting with:
ARSENAL - @ThreeFiveWho
“Calafiori adds a much needed attacking dimension over Hincapie”
- The expected back 4
- Lewis-Skelly and Dowman to start with Rice and Saka/Madueke needing rest after the World Cup
- Havertz the favoured #9 over Gyokeres
🚨 EXCL: Arsenal exploring move to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid. #AFC interest early stage + clubs not yet in talks but idea approved at all levels. Much rests on contract process as no breakthrough yet & #RMFC do not want free exit @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/qYdS5vlfE6
Ornstein is a perfect example to follow for anyone looking to get in to football journalism. He doesn’t entertain, he informs. He doesn’t build a brand of tearing other people down, he doesn’t say the same thing twice just for RT’s and doesn’t speak at all unless there is something meaningful to be said. It is so unbelievably difficult to be that well informed and to be that accurate, he is obviously someone who has a lot of trust of key people in the game. That’s how it’s done.
The same pattern keeps repeating: Vlahović, Raphinha, Mudryk, Šeško, Nico Williams, now Morgan Rogers.
Arteta identifies his number-one target. The club fails to land him.
Some of those players have flourished, others haven’t - but that misses the point. Arsenal too often end up building around Plan B after spending too long chasing Plan A.
When you’re trying to become the best team in the world, the margins are microscopic. Giving the manager the specific difference-makers he wants is not a luxury. It is one of the few remaining edges available at this level.
Arsenal and Aston Villa are engaging in club to club talks for the transfer of Morgan Rogers. Senior members from both clubs are in direct contact. Personal terms are no issue.