Absolutely. Would be beyond awesome to retain the cup. Should be top priority now IMO.
the more i hear about paulista, the less i am impressed. im worried that this is a signing we are making because we need to make a signing, rather than being a quality player who will make us stonger. And we seem all happy and fine with his paper work, however from the outside looking in, it doesnt look like we would have a shark show in hell of getting him a visa. Odd one this. It is clear that we need reinforcements, but im not sold on this kid...
3 Min Video:
Appears to be a bit like Koscielny, good in the air and quick.
Whoscored.com: http://www.whoscored.com/Players/76810/
He's averaged 7.14 this season, here's how our current defenders in the squad rank:
Debuchy - 7.30
Kosc - 7.25
Monreal - 7.15
Gibbs - 7.04
Chambers - 7.03
Bellerin - 7.01
Per - 6.96
It's not exactly science but I wouldn't write him off yet.
Henry reckons Paulista is a special talent.
That's enough for me ;)
Articles are appearing on the newsnow feed saying the work permit application has been successful. Arsene working his magic!
Stoked we've finally got a CB. Jury out on him at this stage obviously but we needed a body there badly, and we've got one.
Eboue has been released by Galatasary, should we start #bringbackourboue?
Eboue has been released by Galatasary, should we start #bringbackourboue?
That's almost ban worthy.
Paulista should be getting close:
I see there's talk that the media part (photoshoot, interview) has been done so it's just waiting on the editing guys. You know how slow the Arsenal IT guys seem to be though with signings often not confirmed for days after everywhere else says they are. This is how I imagine the arsenal.com IT guys:
And finally confirmed. Have to say I'm a little sceptical of Brazilian defenders but he sounds decent and where we desperately need someone. Welcome to the club and good luck.
And finally confirmed. Have to say I'm a little sceptical of Brazilian defenders but he sounds decent and where we desperately need someone. Welcome to the club and good luck.
I don't think so. We're now officially up to 3 CB's, 2 full backs who can cover CB, and a 19 y/o utility who can play across the back line and is 'destined' for CDM.
And finally confirmed. Have to say I'm a little sceptical of Brazilian defenders but he sounds decent and where we desperately need someone. Welcome to the club and good luck.
I don't think so. We're now officially up to 3 CB's, 2 full backs who can cover CB, and a 19 y/o utility who can play across the back line and is 'destined' for CDM.
With Paulista over the line apparently we're eyeing up a 13.5m bid of Valencia's 19 Y/O left back, while we're also eyeing up the struggling for form Suarez.
Given Suarez hasn't completed a full season and Barcelona can't buy any players due to their ban I hardly think it would be a goer.
While I do like the idea of having someone younger to compete with Gibbs in the next season or two I think Monreal's battle with Gibbs for a starting spot isn't over any time soon. Or perhaps it's to replace Gibbs and his glass ankles!
I think our defence is sorted now in the short to mid term.
Kosc, Sack, Paulista and Chambers = 4 CBs
Debuchy, Bellerin, Monreal and Gibbs = 4 FBs
Plus Jenkinson on loan who I'm guessing will be sold.
Looks like Welbeck & the Ox are definitely out for the weekend, and Sanchez is a late call. Given it's against an out of sorts Villa and we're at home I'd suggest we rest Sanchez.
I would predict:
Ospina
Bellerin Per Kosc Monreal
Coquellin
Walcott Ramsey Cazorla Ozil
Giroud
Bench: Rosicky, Gibbs, Paulista, Szcy, Flamini, Chambers, Akpom
Injured: Sanchez, The Ox, Welbeck, Wilshere, Arteta, Gnabry, Debuchy, Diaby*
*Presuming Diaby is injured as per usual.
hope Rosicky plays
Ozil to have a blinder for sure
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It's a good problem to have an in form Rosicky & Cazorla with a returning from injury Ramsey & Ozil battling over 3 spots.
spoilt for choice Brubys!
Does poster Arsenal still come here? If anyone sees Jono, tips are needed.
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Been MIA for a bit - so hi again everyone.
Agree - Rosicky should be in there, and Cazorla. Hoping for a big win!
3 points, clean sheet, yeah.
Good confidence builder
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You beauty. Tool a while to kill them off but great finish. Ozil/theo had great returns. Hectots finish was class
Great game...could have even nabbed a few more.
Walcott , Ozil , Carzola and Ospina were quality.
Bring on Spuds next week!
I would predict:
Ospina
Bellerin Per Kosc Monreal
Coquellin
Walcott Ramsey Cazorla Ozil
Giroud
BOOM
Needed a nice comfortable win like that. Good to do it without Sanchez but hope he's back for Spurs next week.
certainly time to Beat Cocks
Both hands as well
Tipsters remember it is double point round.
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Needed a nice comfortable win like that. Good to do it without Sanchez but hope he's back for Spurs next week.
True but geez, who do you leave out? To think that the Ox, Jack and Welbeck are out as well. Some nice selection problems when they come back into contention.
Needed a nice comfortable win like that. Good to do it without Sanchez but hope he's back for Spurs next week.
True but geez, who do you leave out? To think that the Ox, Jack and Welbeck are out as well. Some nice selection problems when they come back into contention.
Welbeck no show for me given the other options
Coq
Ox - Ramsey - Carzola - Ozil
Giroud
Remains my preferred front 6
Jack can come in for Ramsey, Walcott wide or front, Rosicky to.
A plethora of good choices.
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