English (and other British lower league) Football Discussion

Arsenal 2024/2025

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01 Jan 21:03
Sunderland vs City is 0-0 at the half. Fingers crossed they can hold on.
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01 Jan 21:57
Thank you Sunderland
01 Jan 22:47
nice little 4 point buffer!

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02 Jan 00:02
Man, Sunderland are some team ay. They are tactical, organised and just fight for everything. Best team to come up in a long time. 
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03 Jan 19:26
that was close!
thought we had it easy when Rice scored his second, but the Cherries have been our bogey team for a while!
7 point buffer over City!

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03 Jan 19:31
theprof
that was close!
thought we had it easy when Rice scored his second, but the Cherries have been our bogey team for a while!
7 point buffer over City!


Fulham, West Ham, Villa and Bournemouth have all caused us issues in the last few seasons. We've beaten all of them this season.

Yeah we had the Villa loss a month ago but we then pumped them 4-1 a few days ago. Banished a lot of demons this season.

Three for me, and two for them.

04 Jan 19:56
This squad depth is amazing, look at our front 3 options during that game
Martinelli, Gyokeres, Madueke started
Trossard, Jesus, Saka subbed in for them
Eze, Havertz, Nwaneri are another full option
Dowman coming through as well

04 Jan 19:57
Thanks Chelsea, nice wee late goal there
6 point buffer going into Liverpool
04 Jan 22:26
perfect results for us, 6 point bufer on city and villa, 14 back to liverpool in 4th, cant lose focus now though, we've seen already what can happen.

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04 Jan 22:26
Fulham sneaking a late equaliser against Liverpool too. Great round of games for us - 20 down, 18 to go!
04 Jan 22:43
Awesome to see Odegaard coming into form the last couple of games. He's looking like he's back to his best again. 
Not good for Eze mind you, who I thought might be on the verge of becoming first choice in a number 10 type role a few weeks back. 
05 Jan 05:28
I’m hoping Egypt beat Benin tomorrow. That puts Egypt into the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations which means Salah will miss the Arsenal game. I think Isak is out as well.
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05 Jan 07:05
loyalgunner
I’m hoping Egypt beat Benin tomorrow. That puts Egypt into the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations which means Salah will miss the Arsenal game. I think Isak is out as well.


Surely he won't be ready in time regardless. Very short turn around.

Also Salah has been wank this season we might be better off with him on the field. More wary of Gakpo or Ekitike at this point.

Three for me, and two for them.

05 Jan 20:24 · edited 05 Jan 20:24 · History
I think it will be a very nervy game and I worry about the pressure. Has the feel of the Villa game at home a couple of seasons ago where Liverpool had lost the earlier game in the day and it felt like the title would virtually be in our hands with a win. We played really panicked like we knew how big it was and lost and the result ended up being the difference. It feels a huge game.
07 Jan 01:07
Heading to London start of Feb and trying to get tickets to the Chelsea League Cup semi and Sunderland league game - both at home. Anyone here with contacts or recommendations?
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07 Jan 09:07 · edited 07 Jan 09:07 · History
If the hospitality packages are out of budget then I would think your best chance would be via the NZ supporters club. Sign up if you're not already a member. 
https://arsenalnewzealand.co.nz/


Official supporters clubs get an allocation for each game so you'll need to apply that way. 
07 Jan 21:28
Man City and Aston Villa have both had draws this morn... 
Opportunity to go 8 points clear tomorrow. 
But the pessimist in me is also happy knowing if we draw or lose it won't be too damaging!
07 Jan 21:54 · edited 07 Jan 21:54 · History
Finaly the little guys are helping us instead of taking piints from us.
Thanks Palace and Brighton

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07 Jan 22:24
ajc28
If the hospitality packages are out of budget then I would think your best chance would be via the NZ supporters club. Sign up if you're not already a member. 
https://arsenalnewzealand.co.nz/


Official supporters clubs get an allocation for each game so you'll need to apply that way. 

Thanks mate. Not keen on the hospitality packages more out of experience than anything, I'll try the supporters club. Up the Arsenal
She wore a yellow ribbon
08 Jan 10:55
Let me know if you get anywhere, I’m targeting those games myself between Red membership and any left overs the Arsenal nz guys have.
pride_of_london
ajc28
If the hospitality packages are out of budget then I would think your best chance would be via the NZ supporters club. Sign up if you're not already a member. 
https://arsenalnewzealand.co.nz/


Official supporters clubs get an allocation for each game so you'll need to apply that way. 

Thanks mate. Not keen on the hospitality packages more out of experience than anything, I'll try the supporters club. Up the Arsenal
08 Jan 10:57
Given I live in Putney, Fulham has become some what of a second team for me. Much more accessible for tickets and easier to take the kids - but obviously no where near as much invested as in the Arsenal. Watched the Chelsea game in a pub last night and it went metal when Fulham scored. Also nice to see Cucurella sent off given his never ending attacks on Saka’s Achilles.
theprof
Finaly the little guys are helping us instead of taking piints from us.
Thanks Palace and Brighton
08 Jan 20:05
Looks like a horrid day in London. Let's make it worse for Liverpool 
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08 Jan 20:28
Eish, we almost just handed them a goal there. 
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08 Jan 21:17
With Gyokeres up top, it's like we are playing with 10 men. 
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08 Jan 21:18
Liverpool are building into this second half. We need to turn one of our half chances into something or we will pay
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08 Jan 21:58
Disappointing not to take advantage of other results and increase the lead. But we came into this round with a 6 point lead and still maintain that after a tough game against the defending champions so it's still not a bad week. 
08 Jan 23:00
Disappointing performance I thought. Liverpool were very good though, after they warmed into the game. 
Happy to take a point from that. 
08 Jan 23:06
kwlap
With Gyokeres up top, it's like we are playing with 10 men. 

Teams have worked out his play and shut him down pretty well. Generally its fine cos it frees up our wingers. Liverpool defended well in the first half and dominated in the second.
Not our best but still top with a two game buffer.

Flush it, move on to the next!

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09 Jan 01:04
brumbys
Given I live in Putney, Fulham has become some what of a second team for me. Much more accessible for tickets and easier to take the kids - but obviously no where near as much invested as in the Arsenal. Watched the Chelsea game in a pub last night and it went metal when Fulham scored. Also nice to see Cucurella sent off given his never ending attacks on Saka’s Achilles.
theprof
Finaly the little guys are helping us instead of taking piints from us.
Thanks Palace and Brighton

Is the Rocket pub still in Putney? I went there back in 2023 before the Fulham v Arsenal game where Trossard got three assists in the first half. I had to sit with the Fulham fans in the Hammersmith Road stand. Great little stadium though
09 Jan 01:51
brumbys
Let me know if you get anywhere, I’m targeting those games myself between Red membership and any left overs the Arsenal nz guys have.
pride_of_london
ajc28
If the hospitality packages are out of budget then I would think your best chance would be via the NZ supporters club. Sign up if you're not already a member. 
https://arsenalnewzealand.co.nz/


Official supporters clubs get an allocation for each game so you'll need to apply that way. 

Thanks mate. Not keen on the hospitality packages more out of experience than anything, I'll try the supporters club. Up the Arsenal
What tickets does the NZ Arsenal membership have? When do they go on sale for Red members? 
She wore a yellow ribbon
09 Jan 02:12 · edited 09 Jan 02:25 · History
Remember when Arteta was in his earlier days as manager, and Lampard was managing Chelsea and Solsjkaer ManU, and there were debates about which young former player was going to make the best Manager. 
Nice to reflect sometimes. 
09 Jan 08:53 · edited 09 Jan 08:54 · History
There is a set number of tickets set aside for travelling Arsenal fans that the local fan clubs can apply for, including Arsenal NZ. DM me and I’ll get you the number for the organiser.

Red applications via ballot are coming up - dates are on the website.
pride_of_london
brumbys
Let me know if you get anywhere, I’m targeting those games myself between Red membership and any left overs the Arsenal nz guys have.
pride_of_london
ajc28
If the hospitality packages are out of budget then I would think your best chance would be via the NZ supporters club. Sign up if you're not already a member. 
https://arsenalnewzealand.co.nz/


Official supporters clubs get an allocation for each game so you'll need to apply that way. 

Thanks mate. Not keen on the hospitality packages more out of experience than anything, I'll try the supporters club. Up the Arsenal
What tickets does the NZ Arsenal membership have? When do they go on sale for Red members? 
09 Jan 08:55
  • It sure is :)
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    brumbys
    Given I live in Putney, Fulham has become some what of a second team for me. Much more accessible for tickets and easier to take the kids - but obviously no where near as much invested as in the Arsenal. Watched the Chelsea game in a pub last night and it went metal when Fulham scored. Also nice to see Cucurella sent off given his never ending attacks on Saka’s Achilles.
    theprof
    Finaly the little guys are helping us instead of taking piints from us.
    Thanks Palace and Brighton

    Is the Rocket pub still in Putney? I went there back in 2023 before the Fulham v Arsenal game where Trossard got three assists in the first half. I had to sit with the Fulham fans in the Hammersmith Road stand. Great little stadium though
09 Jan 08:58
Apologies for the spam but on Gyokeres I think even Henry would struggle with this system. We want an elite finisher on the end of the rare opportunities we create in the box (I only recall 2 yesterday not met by a Liverpool defender) and a false 9 in the build up. It’s a blend of Havertz/Merino and Gyokeres. Team has to evolve on this front.
09 Jan 20:45
Disappointing not getting the win but 6 points clear and the same GD as City is still a massive advantage. And no more games vs Liverpool is a relief. Barring injuries it feels like the mental side will be massive for the rest of the season. City don’t have that problem but we definitely do. 

City should wipe the floor with United but it’s the derby and anything can happen.

I agree that Gyokeres is a great player and the issue seems to be more how the squad play. We need Havertz back. Apparently he’s not far off.
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11 Jan 22:18
Good result today for us. Nervy start, but we got on top of things to create plenty of chances. Good to see plenty of rotation get us through. The magic of the cup gave us plenty to laugh at, mostly Sp*rs and United.
12 Jan 01:53
Quadruple is on
12 Jan 18:53
paulm
Quadruple is on

We got the draw for it! Wigan at home is ideal, and after this round we have maximum 7 PL teams to play.
14 Jan 20:11
Strong looking line up this morning. Hope we can put Chelsea away without any more injuries!
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