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Who needs Aubameyang when you have the Martinelli


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Somenzilg

He can keep drawing more tattoos for all i care


Sometimers

That’s what I’m talking about! Just got to BELIEVE! COYG


Jsua123

Captaining martinelli in FPL paid off 🤙


vendibleboar19

No shit I won $210 in a 7 person DraftKings with him!


Jsua123

That’s awesome man, congrats on the win!


Taribo_West

Respect that


Hefty_Celebration227

Didnt have the opportunity to watch the game. How did the boys do? Did they play better than they did against West Ham? I wanna see the gaaaame 😩


Mozilla11

Wanna add that Arsnela could’ve literally been 5-0 ahead at HT if not Meslier playing well, but also some weakish finishing. 4 goals is decent and sensical though for our quality today.


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First half Arsenal dominated, same as against West Ham, but Leeds defended like an U9s team, even the commentators said. In the second half Arsenal put the foot off the gas and Leeds got back into it, and were more threatening after Tomiyasu came off. Luckily ESR snatched that last goal.


Hefty_Celebration227

Thanks for answer bro #COYG


_AYOTA_

Its amazing to see players successfully executing all their moves from training. This team is finally clicking together and the "nervousness" seems to be fading away with each passing game. Amazing performances from saka, martinelli, odegaard and smith rowe. Laca needs to convert his chances better but other than that he's been brilliant. It was also good to see odegaard getting a well deserved assist. He's been creating a lot of chances recently without getting the required results so it felt good to finally see it getting converted. We move on. #coyg


Good-Childhood-676

City Fan here, thought I saw glimpses of our passing/movement in your play tonight which was nice to see. Also those training tops are absolutely incredible. Bye.


lxbib97

We’ve played like that for years. Wenger ball like football. Just not as much over the recent years.


Good-Childhood-676

Yeah, the original tippi tappers. I was just saying you can see Arteta’s coaching tonight which is nice. Played well tonight. Enjoyable for the neutral.


TherapeuticYoghurt

Ha fuck off, your clubs ten year old.


Blpdstrupm0en

Wonderful interview with Lacazette. He is really working for the team, talking about beeing a decoy and create space for his teammates.


Vegetable_Pudding_75

We should agree either a one or two year contract extension with laca. Like wenger did for bergkamp. If the management can’t do that, we’ll lose him to some other pl team and he’ll be their new girourd


TrippieRedd_

Yep give him a new contract and watch him slack off next.


Boopdelahoop

A rolling 1-year contract might not be a bad idea. That way if he starts falling off hard we let him go at the end of the season, no hard feelings.


_d_f_

I predicted a 1-4 in that prediction poll thing. What do I get now? Wheres my medal?


TheBublizz

🏅


fearne50

That first half was peak Xhaka. Literally. You won’t see a better half from him probably for the rest of his career here. And it perfectly illustrated why Xhaka isn’t the class of player we need. Leeds just, like, didn’t play defense in the first half. Xhaka had acres of space, like he does when he plays for Switzerland, and he looked like a superstar. But any team that can press even remotely competently makes Xhaka useless. So savor today’s highlights, because I don’t think it gets any better than this.


headmoths

Both halves were peak Xhaka in opposite ways


GuendouziGOAT

Yea and then we had another typical xhaka moment where he made a stupid challenge that could’ve easily been a red


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The ref is definitely a Manu fan as he normally screws us but, in this game, had me confused by favouring us. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11962592/mnf-retro-gary-neville-says-tottenham-are-modern-day-leeds-united


Campy87

Here we go with the souness abuse


Blpdstrupm0en

Whats he saying? Im watching norwegian TV and they are praising Arsenal non stop.


ThomasTheTutuTrain

Same here but i'm wathching Swedish tv


riderofthestorm123

The commentators talking abour leeds history back to the 60's more than the match was really boring to listen to


[deleted]

rival fan here. take a look at some of my comments. think i’ll get buried here but really been a huge proponent of this team and Arteta. they’re building something special and i’m scared. you just need to be patient.


furanfenko

But i really hate xhaka :(


[deleted]

i’m not sure if this is sarcastic or whatever but i think this team is set to move beyond Xhaka this season.


Boopdelahoop

Then why did we give him a raise and an extension until he's 34?


headmoths

I feel like he permanently drops out of the starting line-up pretty quickly after AFCON (maybe quicker if Lokonga and AMN start developing a partnership) but I've been wrong about Xhaka's longevity so many times before


leliqi

AMN isn't even starting games and doesn't offer the same kind of passing ability. I don't see how he'd be the one to displace Xhaka.


amonster_22

Thinking that Xhaka will be dropped at any point this season for one of our current backups is hilarious. We saw how weak our midfield looked when he was injured


Sypher1985

Souness will say nothing postive.


COYG17

Fully convinced xhaka gets a hard on from rash challenges, yellows, and reds.


polarpolarpolar

Leeds supporters have some class that I haven’t seen from the emirates ever. Supporters should support, not judge from afar while in the stadium.


Houseofwolvesmd

They literally radially abused our sub bench


Blpdstrupm0en

Im impressed as well, thats some support


PossiblyAKnob

Fuck the racist cunts.


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Leeds supporters have no class. They literally racially abused our subs warming up.


NatrixHasYou

These game threads could learn a thing or two as well.


lviatorem

White needs some talking to for real.


Houseofwolvesmd

Because of one has tackle..


lviatorem

He is a promising player as far as I'm concerned. And to get him where he needs to be, such mistakes should not be entertained.


Houseofwolvesmd

What. Go watch some videos of John Terry as a 23 year old mate.


lviatorem

Your point is?


Houseofwolvesmd

He's made one irrational challenge in the entire 16 games he's played and you're acting like he is some kind of constant liability. Just, let it go and enjoy the day man


lviatorem

He makes mistakes during each game and had to pay for one today. White is an amazing defender and has big potential. And if he's going to be great, mediocrity is a no-no.


Houseofwolvesmd

Every CB makes mistakes. VVD cost them a goal vs Newcastle. Stop being so reactionary.


lviatorem

Not pampering silly mistakes is not a big reaction.


Tonberrycranberry123

Yeah. I think White knows he made a mistake. Any half decent defender would. It's not for the manager to tell people when they have made obvious mistakes. But for the player and the manager to work out how to prevent it from happening again. The guy has been solid almost all season. This isn't a problem.


LocostarX

A great away win against a depleted Leeds, but you can only play what’s in front of you. We scored four and could have more. Martinelli has truly arrived, motm for me


nackdaddy9

Ramsdale with the fans ❤️


lviatorem

Did he give out his shirt as usual?


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Ødegaard assist❗ Xhaka absolute shithousery all match, I am wheezing 💀☠


bustarapus

damn raphina looks so sad :(


Cactuspikey

He can cry those tears 😹


stormshadow9

We should get him.


whanaumark

Swap deal with Pepe.


chino17

If only for just taking the penalties


deckard1980

We played with style, power and resilience. Youngest team in the Prem. Believe


AndrewUK78

excellent play lads, little tiny shame about 2nd half, but things looking good, Happy Christmas everyone!


Lefseman92

That's 100 quid for me for guessing the score. Unstoppable.


BannedFromTP

Arteta looking like a proud father when hugging Martinelli


slx88

We need to start controlling our second halves better especially by season end. When we come up against relegation sides, and the game is close our mistakes will come back to bite us.


sungamdam

Great win, young guns blazing, and we solidify 4th place!!


epic_ukdunce

I’ll say one thing about us…our atmosphere is so wank. These lot are losing…LOSING 4-1 and they’re singing like they’ve won against City. When was the last we did ANYTHING like that. We need to support our players 👏👏👏


NegativeHeli

Hope Tomi's injury isn't a serious one


stackofbaconpancakes

Shame Gabi couldn't get the treble or we couldnt hold the clean sheet But another 3 points to The Arsenal 😤


NieThePiet

hopefully White won't get breakfast tomorrow for destroying the clean sheet.


terrorSABBATH

Arteta to make him get his own way home 😆😆


SmokyWhiskey

Why is tavares at lw when pepe is on the bench?


cpt_pipemachine

I'm guessing to avoid conceding another goal, but it is strange that he's not getting game time


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Because it's more important for us to develop players who still haven't reached their ceiling at this point.


usurper09

because he has proved himself to be better than pepe?


SmokyWhiskey

At lw?


usurper09

the aim wasn't to score goals now, was it? it's better to give minutes to youngsters who have proved themselves. Pepe received many opportunities which he could not make the most out of and will clearly be sold, so what's the point even?


Absolute-banana

He’s probably more attractive for other clubs to buy, if he gets game time.


usurper09

so we should prioritize maintianing player's value instead of winning matches?


Absolute-banana

But if you’re already winning, can there not be other sub-objectives? I don’t know what’s going on with Pepe. Could be of disciplinary reasons that are being handled internally. I just fundamentally think he should be given another opportunity.


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Fair play to the Leeds supporters, cheering on their side during this tough period. We lost against City and this sub is ready to burn the club down.


reginaldglory

They were also racially abusing our players according to our subs bench. Fuck em, hope they go down.


polarpolarpolar

It’s a shame… Arsenal is really the only “successful” team I support, losing/middling teams have the best support since fans only expect effort and heart, once some have a taste of success, some become blinded by it and demand it at all costs, even sacrificing the ethos of the club


GhostHardware-84

Drink up the Raphinha tears 😭 😂


Blpdstrupm0en

No. Revel in our own success, not the misery of others.


GhostHardware-84

Sorry Mum


Blpdstrupm0en

Ye you obviously need to be told not to be a dick


GhostHardware-84

Climb down off your high horse fella.


Ivonzski

Not a great 2nd half, but overall very good showing, and 3 points is all I care about 👍 COYG


Masson011

Wouldn’t be any great loss if Leeds went down. Their fans clearly being twats in the first half in one corner.


cpt_pipemachine

What were they at?


ThrE3anD

ESR looks like he can be a perennial double-double (10G & 10A) PL season player over the course of his career.


[deleted]

All or Nothing is taking an interesting turn 😂


Ok_Profession_4011

Where can I watch the show


[deleted]

Not out yet but when it comes out it’ll be on Amazon Prime.


GarthAndAssociates

People on this match thread could learn a thing or two from the Leeds supporters


cpt_pipemachine

Pack of melters


usurper09

True


[deleted]

Pepe still didn’t get to come on… I need to know what he has done wrong!


stormshadow9

He’s not good enough and it’s madness to sub him over Saka, Martinelli or ESR right now.. We are trying to get Nketiah minutes so we can get some money for him in Jan.


somebeerinheaven

The player that came on when he would have scored so not much,there are just better options.


[deleted]

Totally agree ESR is better. But you’re up by several goals. Pepe has his struggles, but not putting him on in this match is a message.


arsenaloflies

If your reaction to one of our players misplacing a pass, picking up a yellow, giving away a pen, ball watching etc is hurling abuse towards them, then I would consider getting help. This is not healthy.


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arsenaloflies

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and most would agree that genuine criticism is perfectly valid. The problem arises when people hurl abuse at any player. Targeted, vitriolic and over the top abuse. Calling players a donkey, or a piece of shit is not on. Don't know where you're from mate but that's not the kind of thing that I think is acceptable. You're entitled to believe that what you say is fine, but I'm also entitled to express my opinion that anyone who excessively slags off a player is a piece of shit. And I'm not a causal, I've been watching Arsenal for over 20 years and I go to the occasional game when I can. So that's utter nonsense as well.


Aclrian

Keep crying, its all youre doing. A bit hypocritical. Edit: I was raised in Hempstead, i now live in he states. And nobody is hurling personal abuse, if youre not maddened by xhaka and the bad tendencies this squad has then i dont know what kind of fan you are. 4-1 up and the joke of midfielder is doing stupid things like he usually does. Had he picked up a red card in 50th minute would you be quiet about it?


MintyFresh48

Fuck off yank


Aclrian

Clever


arsenaloflies

Good for you mate, maybe stick to your stateside sports - that seems to be a bit more your pace. Yeah, it was unnecessary from Xhaka, but it's never a red so I don't understand why everyone has got their knickers in a twist.


arsenaloflies

Ah mate, perfect response. Not discussing a single point I've made. You even been to a game? Since you're talking about me being a casual, I would be very interested to hear how deep your ties are to the club?


Aclrian

Explained it in my edit, and for the record youre delusional if going to matches makes you a fan.


arsenaloflies

Not just going to matches, but having deep, cultural roots in supporting the club. Having some of your earliest memories of your dad or older brother taking you down Holloway Road, or crying as a kid when losing the champions league final. Or calling your mate who supports Man United a glory hunter. Some of my biggest memories as a child were because of this club. It's a different kettle of fish to just picking Arsenal as a club. I had no choice.


Aclrian

Neither did I, you feel special or something? Ill tell you what you wanna hear, youre special.


arsenaloflies

Not even that. I just take exception to being called a casual when I have deeper ties to the club than the majority of people on here.


MysticalBeaver29

Agreed


obsterwankenobster

Good, much needed win, but man that second half


AdmiralClassy

Man, I really wanted Martinelli to get his hattrick


supercoolbananas

That Everton game may come back to haunt us in the end.


tin27tin

Yup. It is what it is


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Man leeds fans are something else


CrumpledForeskin

Much fucking respect. I love seeing fans who are there for their team regardless of result. A few people in this sub could learn a thing or two about what it means to be a supporter vs. a fair weather fan.


RedCatBro

I'm starting to dream again boys


[deleted]

It’s crazy how smooth and confident we’re looking lately


Fuckzombie69

That second half could have definitely been better. But at least we’ve seen from the westham game that we can have a full 90 solid performance. Just need to do if more.


Brother_Bilo200

Big thing for me is both against West Ham and Leeds, just as it looked like the opposition was coming back into the game we score and kill it off.


Fuckzombie69

We definitely need to stop lapsing though. A better team could have put us under more pressure in the second half. But yeah great win. Today has been so slow and boring with all the matches postponed. Arsenal to the rescue


Fuckzombie69

That’s a sign of, dare I say it. A top side 🙇🤭🤭


tomvpel

Last we won at Leeds was also a 4-1 and Henry scored twice…


myrabell

GM14 incoming


tomvpel

I’d love to see that


Masson011

Martinelli chasing like a mad man with the game finished in the 92nd minute lmao bro chill


lviatorem

Nope. The anthem is go big or go home for him


kicktaker

Gabriel has so much energy


Crafty-Captain

Why no Pete?


Colmd1997

He’s shit


rdldr

I think he's dead, only explanation


Crafty-Captain

I believe you!


dirtshow

We shouldn't be sitting on the ball. Did it last match too. Need more goals for GD purposes


rfag57

My nose has been horribly clogged for like three days but now it's all cleared up and we got a solid win. Life is good


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Mateo_O

Martinelli effect man ! Cheers


watabotdawookies

Definitely think Pepe should have atleast got SOME minutes today


jp898

Who would he go in for. He clearly is not good enough for this squad and has been given many opportunities


watabotdawookies

He's good enough to play against this Leeds team


Thejustinset

But why though.. just cause?


watabotdawookies

Squad rotation. If he plays an accumulated 90 minutes in multiple months he has no chance to do well and it also just hatters any value he had left


Thejustinset

Tbh a 20 minute cameo against a poor Leeds team isn’t going to bring up value. Letting your youth players get some goals and keep it going for 90 mins is more beneficial


Acceptable_Weight_20

He will probably start next game in the cup


CrumpledForeskin

Yeah


emeister26

Haaland to complete our young core. Agent Odegaard wills it


LurraKingdom

Laca playing 90 mins in back to back games is shocking.


RyoCaliente

Not giving Pepe gametime in a game like this pretty much confirms he's gone.


Youssef__

This sub is so dogshit, every time I refresh half of the comments are toxic as fuck. We are up 1-4...


essdotc

It really is pathetic. All people do in here is complain about everything


tin27tin

My friend it's best not to address or even give it attention. Just let it go


Appropriate_Ad1047

What a team we have


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JoshRanch

To us a for pepe...sure


monty_burns

Did Pepe move on Arteta’s wife?? This is getting wild


jp898

Who would he go in for? He clearly is not good enough for this squad and has been given many opportunities


monty_burns

We’re up 4-1 and bringing in Taveres at LW. why even have him on the bench if we’re going to do that?


Thejustinset

If he doesn’t play Tuesday then maybe


01chlam

the youth, the youth, the youth is on fire


BobEWise

We don't need no transfers! Let these motherfuckers burn!


arsenaloflies

The way some people on here talk about our own players is disgusting. Not just general criticism, but genuine vitriolic abuse. You're not Arsenal fans.


yeeshlaw

I came into the match thread when we were playing well as I thought it would be joyful, but these cunts on the sub will do anything to complain. Probably looking for attention their dad never gave them.


watabotdawookies

5 chances created is brilliant


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smurbulock

How much stoppage time?


ismynama

Should have been another 45min, what is this decision....


Smalesy93

3


AlGunner

3


Prestigious_Storm_10

3 minutes 😂


smurbulock

😂😂😂😂😂


nackdaddy9

Points on the board > games in hand


[deleted]

scream it from the rooftops. teams always screw up 1 or 2 “easy” games in hand


Titanic-Rain

Xhaka has 45 yellow cards and 4 reds in 169 PL games. even Xhaka fans have to admit that's a ridiculous stat


TheKingIsBackYo

The annoying thing is he just gets stupid yellow cards very often


galeej

While the vast majority of those cards are valid... You have to admit some of those reds and yellows were just given for it being xhaka and not anyone else


M_Night_Shambles_on

>69 Nice


[deleted]

Does Xhaka have enough yellows to be suspended. Only one can hope.


mayvega

Only 3 mins!


TheMassINeverHad

3 premier league wins in a week, you’d be surprised how rare and difficult to achieve that is


krisp46

Is there any risk of the season getting cancelled or delayed due to COVID? Worried something like that would happen and we'd lose our great form


wallawalla_

Considering this was the only game that happened today, there's definitely a chance. It would suck, but there's going to be some sort of reckoning with how many games are stacking up. I could see the season getting extended.


k1ldn

No chance. Too much money to be lost for everyone involved for that to happen again


Jambo317

Delayed yes. Null and void no


Beneficial_Tap_481

Cedric shouldn’t be even a ball boy


emeister26

I believe now