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posted on 10/9/24

comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 11 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 51 minutes ago
comment by WeekendOffender (U22920)
posted 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 4 hours, 49 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 16 hours, 20 minutes ago
Not very hopeful, are we?

I think it all boils down to Levy's purchasing strategy (or lack thereof). We bought a bunch of green youngsters who are now expected to play one of the best teams in the league.
Is Bentancur fit to play?
How about VDV?

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Why we didn't just go out and buy Eze Neto Olmo and Merinho for £220m is sooo Levy ! ! Tight sod!
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As I said before, not many Spurs posters on here are hopeful of anything from this match.
Now tell me....why is that?
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Because you are all negative miserable bastads?
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Oh, Devonshire again!
The Pot calling the kettles black!
I guess this stupid baaastard thinks Spurs will win?

Actually...don't let the twerp know, but.......
if he is capable of thinking....he may be right!

But of course, being who he is, someone from devonshire who cannot sail.....and would sink before he reached the Scilly Islands if he tries.....
he's probably wrong.

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 7 hours, 25 minutes ago
We’re sweating on Solanke, VDV and Richarlison.

Arsenal have had 2 seasons with a lot of luck on the injury front with very few key players missing for lengthy time periods. There wasn’t a chance that could continue like it was. Spurs by comparison last season lost VDV, Romero, Udogie and Maddison in the same game whilst we were top of the league. We had Bentancur out for ages, our only striker Richy out and Son away on international duty when no other Prem player of that calibre was. Our starting back 4 against Wolves last season (the game after Chelsea) was Porro, Dier, Davies and Royal playing at left back.


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Wouldn't say we have had a lot of luck at all. Last season Partey missed most of the season. Timber missed the entire season. The season before that we lost Saliba at a key point in the season. Jesus missed around three months of that season as well. We've also lost a number of players who while not being automatic first picks are still important and have spent a lot of time out namely Tomyasiu for example.

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Admiral Ozil is my new favourite Star Wars character (U10178)
posted 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 7 hours, 25 minutes ago
We’re sweating on Solanke, VDV and Richarlison.

Arsenal have had 2 seasons with a lot of luck on the injury front with very few key players missing for lengthy time periods. There wasn’t a chance that could continue like it was. Spurs by comparison last season lost VDV, Romero, Udogie and Maddison in the same game whilst we were top of the league. We had Bentancur out for ages, our only striker Richy out and Son away on international duty when no other Prem player of that calibre was. Our starting back 4 against Wolves last season (the game after Chelsea) was Porro, Dier, Davies and Royal playing at left back.


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Wouldn't say we have had a lot of luck at all. Last season Partey missed most of the season. Timber missed the entire season. The season before that we lost Saliba at a key point in the season. Jesus missed around three months of that season as well. We've also lost a number of players who while not being automatic first picks are still important and have spent a lot of time out namely Tomyasiu for example.
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Jesus wasn’t a big miss at all, Havertz has considerably outperformed him.

Other than a relatively short injury for Saliba a couple of years ago the spine of your side has been largely unaffected, I don’t remember Saliba, Gabriel, Rice, Odegaard, Havertz missing many last season other than the odd suspension. Meanwhile City had KDB missing for 6 months.

The Spurs spine of VDV, Romero, Biss, Maddison and Son played 17 times together all season - the majority of that was the first 10 games where we were top of the league.

You’ve had more luck than most in the injury department

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 10 hours, 18 minutes ago
comment by Conn & Duncan..Scottish Legends (U15636)
posted 35 minutes ago
Odegaard was stretchered off in tears, after twisting his ankle… he could be out for a while!
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No he wasn’t, he hobbled off the pitch with arms over the physios shoulders. He was putting some weight on the ankle.
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Sprain. Should never play on a sprain straight after, needs rest, but it is possible so long as its not too bad. I think Arsenal will take the risk if he as any chance of playing.

comment by Phenom (U20037)

posted on 10/9/24

not liking them having injuries for this game, more ammunition for nonsense that will be thrown at us when we lose or excuses if we get a result

their defence are all available and thats gonna be the tricky part for our wasteful attacking play

posted on 10/9/24

When you are "sweating" on the fitness of Sowanke and Richy you know you've spent wisely in the transfer market!!

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
not liking them having injuries for this game, more ammunition for nonsense that will be thrown at us when we lose or excuses if we get a result

their defence are all available and thats gonna be the tricky part for our wasteful attacking play
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Tomiyasu
Calafiori
Merino
Rice
Odegaard

Majority of these players would have been involved in the game.

comment by Phenom (U20037)

posted on 10/9/24

timber not your starting LB?
only really see issues with the midfield. Rice and Odegaard two of your best players

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 5 minutes ago
timber not your starting LB?
only really see issues with the midfield. Rice and Odegaard two of your best players
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The LB position isn't a nailed one in our team at the mo imo.
Our midfield has been decimated but we'll be ok..time for our 16yr old prospect to show up

comment by Phenom (U20037)

posted on 10/9/24

probably be Jorginho, Partey and Zinchenko in there. sit it out, be solid and take all the chances that we present you with

comment by Spurtle (U1608)

posted on 10/9/24

Ridiculous if Solanke is still unavailable coming into this game. Would be a great time to announce himself at Spurs and his physical presence would have been useful around that Arsenal CB pairing.

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 10 minutes ago
probably be Jorginho, Partey and Zinchenko in there. sit it out, be solid and take all the chances that we present you with
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Arteta hasn't given Zinchenko a sniff of centre mid in over 2 years, hard to see him throwing him in there in a NLD.

If Jesus is fit, it will probably by Jorgy, Partey and Havertz which could be a disaster - Jorgy hasnt played a minute yet this season, Havertz is god awful there and Partey is often ropey. I'd hope we play Timber DM, he's 10x better defensively than Zinchenko and would let us keep Havertz up top

comment by Phenom (U20037)

posted on 10/9/24

maybe youll ask for the game to be postponed like few years back when you had a few injuries

posted on 10/9/24

Arsenal's CB pairing are still having nightmares about the physical presence and problems that Sowanke caused them when they played Bournemouth last season.

comment by Spurtle (U1608)

posted on 10/9/24

comment by WeekendOffender (U22920)
posted 2 minutes ago
Arsenal's CB pairing are still having nightmares about the physical presence and problems that Sowanke caused them when they played Bournemouth last season.
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Playing Spurs away is a bit different a prospect than Bournemouth away.

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by WeekendOffender (U22920)
posted 2 minutes ago
Arsenal's CB pairing are still having nightmares about the physical presence and problems that Sowanke caused them when they played Bournemouth last season.
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Playing Spurs away is a bit different a prospect than Bournemouth away.
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Easier?

comment by Spurtle (U1608)

posted on 10/9/24

comment by WeekendOffender (U22920)
posted 28 seconds ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by WeekendOffender (U22920)
posted 2 minutes ago
Arsenal's CB pairing are still having nightmares about the physical presence and problems that Sowanke caused them when they played Bournemouth last season.
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Playing Spurs away is a bit different a prospect than Bournemouth away.
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Easier?

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As you already knew they beat Bournemouth 4-0 last season, so please remind me when that last happened at Spurs?

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 51 minutes ago
maybe youll ask for the game to be postponed like few years back when you had a few injuries
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Don't think we'll get that one again, or the lasagna trick, need a new idea.

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Chris H (U15205)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 51 minutes ago
maybe youll ask for the game to be postponed like few years back when you had a few injuries
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Don't think we'll get that one again, or the lasagna trick, need a new idea.
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Legoitis - Arteta’s head is already affected

posted on 10/9/24

There is a world where these Arsenal injuries actually hurt us more than them. We all know that we struggle when teams park the bus and then just knock it long over our ridiculously high line.

Last season we dominated possession in this fixture but left acres at the back. On Sunday you just know Sterling and Saka will have miles of space and Arsenal will just bypass the midfield. Meanwhile we will have near 70% possession but constantly shooting high wide and handsome.

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 11 minutes ago
There is a world where these Arsenal injuries actually hurt us more than them. We all know that we struggle when teams park the bus and then just knock it long over our ridiculously high line.

Last season we dominated possession in this fixture but left acres at the back. On Sunday you just know Sterling and Saka will have miles of space and Arsenal will just bypass the midfield. Meanwhile we will have near 70% possession but constantly shooting high wide and handsome.
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"It's who we are mate"

posted on 10/9/24

Looking forward to the game, but Im going more in hope than expectation. Spurs will always find a way doing something stupid or annoying.. Just hope its a decent game and a good atmosphere.... Ive given up thinking about the long game where Spurs are concerned.. Its more of a fun day out/ afternoon in front of the TV.

Lowered expectations = limited disappointment... I think that's how the club would like it.. I'm happy to oblige

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Diamondlights (U20501)
posted 41 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 11 minutes ago
There is a world where these Arsenal injuries actually hurt us more than them. We all know that we struggle when teams park the bus and then just knock it long over our ridiculously high line.

Last season we dominated possession in this fixture but left acres at the back. On Sunday you just know Sterling and Saka will have miles of space and Arsenal will just bypass the midfield. Meanwhile we will have near 70% possession but constantly shooting high wide and handsome.
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"It's who we are mate"
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"It's what we are mate" 💩

posted on 10/9/24

comment by WeekendOffender (U22920)
posted 23 minutes ago
comment by Diamondlights (U20501)
posted 41 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 11 minutes ago
There is a world where these Arsenal injuries actually hurt us more than them. We all know that we struggle when teams park the bus and then just knock it long over our ridiculously high line.

Last season we dominated possession in this fixture but left acres at the back. On Sunday you just know Sterling and Saka will have miles of space and Arsenal will just bypass the midfield. Meanwhile we will have near 70% possession but constantly shooting high wide and handsome.
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"It's who we are mate"
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"It's what we are mate" 💩

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When weekend talks we have to listen - no man alive is more aware of what Schitt looks like than Weekend, he has followed the good schitt some know as Wolves for years

posted on 10/9/24

comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 53 minutes ago
comment by WeekendOffender (U22920)
posted 23 minutes ago
comment by Diamondlights (U20501)
posted 41 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 11 minutes ago
There is a world where these Arsenal injuries actually hurt us more than them. We all know that we struggle when teams park the bus and then just knock it long over our ridiculously high line.

Last season we dominated possession in this fixture but left acres at the back. On Sunday you just know Sterling and Saka will have miles of space and Arsenal will just bypass the midfield. Meanwhile we will have near 70% possession but constantly shooting high wide and handsome.
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"It's who we are mate"
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"It's what we are mate" 💩

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When weekend talks we have to listen - no man alive is more aware of what Schitt looks like than Weekend, he has followed the good schitt some know as Wolves for years
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Any predictions for the NLD MysticMug?

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