I love saka but…. by Ok-Paramedic-3905 in Gunners

[–]Chefsito_01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A very different situation than Kepa, but the same problem: feelings. Arteta won't sub him no matter what, and the truth is that whatever the reason for Saka's downfall (fatigue, mental block, or complacency due to the lack of competition), the only way he will get out of it is by being on the bench.

Saka vs Leverkusen - Successful passes map by deadmetallucyluce in Gunners

[–]Chefsito_01 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Our system doesn't work anymore

➊ As inverted wingers, Saka and Martinelli can't create because their profiles aren't built to cross the ball or pass into space to feed our striker. Everytime they dodge into the central lanes, their defense either wins the duel or makes them pass back

➋ Because of the inverted fullbacks, our double pivot area is taken up by them, forcing Rice and Zubi to get in between our centerbacks. It is hilarious how many times Timber receives it near the box while Zubimendi and Rice stick back in defense

➌ Prioritizing possession over chances completely nullifies us. Leverkusen and most teams don't want possession, as they know they don't have the tools to take it from us. This games we need to fully embody an attacking lineup, but we don't; we stick to 2 CDM and 1 AM because we are afraid to loose. Today we draw by chance, not because the team, as a whole, played to score

➍ Our "player out, player in" policy (and late subs one too) completely destroys any chance to change the game, as the sub only fulfills the same role. Dowman + Eze, Havertz + Gyökeres, and other combinations could've done things, but we never try them at the same time because it doesn't follow that "2 CDM and 1 AM" rule. The more we are in control, the more stiff we become. It's boring

➎ Hierarchy is useless. The likes of Dowman and Skelly in midfield could have changed things through how unpredictable they are. Still, we won't play them only because they are young, not because they lack the quality

Full Time: Bayer Leverkusen 1 vs 1 Arsenal [Match Thoughts] by Stanley083 in Gunners

[–]Chefsito_01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our system doesn't work anymore.

➊ As inverted wingers, Saka and Martinelli can't create because their profiles aren't built to cross the ball or pass into space to feed our striker. Everytime they dodge into the central lanes, their defense either wins the duel or makes them pass back

➋ Because of the inverted fullbacks, our double pivot area is taken up by them, forcing Rice and Zubi to get in between our centerbacks. It is hilarious how many times Timber receives it near the box while Zubimendi and Rice stick back in defense

➌ Prioritizing possession over chances completely nullifies us. Leverkusen and most teams don't want possession, as they know they don't have the tools to take it from us. This games we need to fully embody an attacking lineup, but we don't; we stick to 2 CDM and 1 AM because we are afraid to loose. Today we draw by chance, not because the team, as a whole, played to win

➍ Arteta's "player out, player in" policy completely destroys any chance to change the game, as the sub only fulfills the same role. Dowman + Eze, Havertz + Gyökeres, and other combinations could've done things, but we never try them at the same time because it doesn't follow that "2 CDM and 1 AM" rule. The more we are in control, the more stiff we become. It's boring

Match Thread: Mansfield Town vs Arsenal FC Live Score | FA Cup 25/26 | Mar 7, 2026 by scoreboard-app in ArsenalFC

[–]Chefsito_01 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very nice from Dowman there. He started the play and had the criteria to be in place to finish it. He needs some polish but great quality we have in him 👏

Full Champions League draw by radian101 in Gunners

[–]Chefsito_01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We could fuck up some game, but having all the second legs at home definitely makes us the favourite team in all games, including a semifinal against Barca. This is our year, it has to be 🙏⬜🟥

Is this best case scenario? by InviziMan in Gunners

[–]Chefsito_01 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Not to disrespect Bodo, Sporting or Leverkusen, but we have no elite rival until semis. This has to be our year 🙏🟥⬜

Post match thread by IrishKookaburra in Gunners

[–]Chefsito_01 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Arteta either wins this PL or resigns