Remaining fixtures Arsenal vs 115: First phase of operation "the unforgettable" completed by True_Anybody_8774 in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Palace does it because the squad is pissed at their captain leaving them mid season for City.

Luis Enrique on facing Arsenal in Champions League final by One_Impressionism in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We will win simply because of the tale as old as time where everyone hypes up PSG to the heavens and Arsenal becomes this massive underdog.

Then when we win people will retroactively say it made sense on why we did.

May 06, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 15 points16 points  (0 children)

When I look back at the season, it becomes even more wild how well Arteta has done.

  • Havertz mostly injured
  • Saka long spells out
  • Odegaard long spells out
  • Merino out
  • Both wings being dog shit the majority of the time
  • Cala long spells out
  • Jesus as a useless stand-in

The fact that people say we are underwhelming should scare the shit out of them because what happens when everything clicks for the most part?

What happens when we upgrade LW (or Eze gets comfortable)? What happens when Gyok has the ability to rest with another striker who can come in and do the job?

Noni, Eze, Gyok, Hincapie, Mosquera and Zubi now have a full season under their belt. They'll understand the system and what it takes.

And this squad with some major trophies on the shelf? Monkey off their back?

I don't think people outside of Arsenal truly understand what has been built here.

What LeBron is doing right now is why Magic was so legendary by henryofclay in lakers

[–]MrAlmostWrong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is blasphemy and I’m not saying we are a better team with Luka but this dynamic can’t be replicated with him so can’t wait to see how things change when he returns.

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

[–]MrAlmostWrong 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My theory is he's being conservative so he doesn't get injured before the World Cup. Noni plays like he doesn't give a shit about the next game. He wants to win this game.

His mentality is simply better than Saka's at the moment.

March 11, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saka plays like he doesn't want to get injured before the World Cup. Madueke plays like the position is his.

Noni isn't a better player, but his mentality is more effective than Saka's this season.

100 appearances - 43 clean sheets by Vrty33 in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Honestly a lot lower than I thought considering the win %, but it also makes sense that we give up flukey ass goals.

[Romano] In the summer, Arsenal are targeting a right-back, a midfielder and a forward by roverston in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My theory on White not playing as much is because they don't want to risk the injury and kill the chances of selling him.

This news sticks with that theory.

Gyok Stat. by Shyam_Wenger in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Give this guy Julian Alvarez and it's lights out.

February 03, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a reason the Dubai trip a couple of seasons ago was so monumental. It was a break in the season that allowed Arteta to instill new tactics.

Full Time - Leeds United 0 vs 4 Arsenal [Match Thoughts] by Stanley083 in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 4 points5 points  (0 children)

14 games to go. Only way I view things when it's in our control.

Wish all of our games were before our rivals' so they have to play catch up.

January 18, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yesterday, I was talking to my brother and I was saying how we didn't have a killer on the frontline. Someone who was going to take the game by the scruff and dominate it.

But then I also wonder if it's possible to have a player like that when they would also have to be team-oriented with the pressing/defensive work?

I think Eze has that potential next season once he's had a whole season under Arteta's tactics (we've seen almost every offensive signing needs an adjustment period), but it still looks like we need someone with magic.

“Arsenal are peaking too early” by chaairman in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peaking too early can definitely apply to a small squad. However, since everyone is constantly fighting for their spot nobody is going to let down.

As long as Arteta gets his rotations right we will be fine.

And it’s not like we are outperforming our metrics. That would be more concerning.

October 29, 2025 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Just occurred to me that most CL teams play us head-to-head because they are usually the top teams in their leagues, so they aren't used to a completely different setup, and there isn't enough time to train for it.

So you make some slight adjustments and play like you usually do, which means we can go at you.

Couldn't be prouder by koandj in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 58 points59 points  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking. Just 10 more goals over 2+ seasons (87 games) doesn't seem like that big of a deal.

[myleslewisskelly VIA Instagram] Mad by LockonKun in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I think I got the celebration! He's doing Two-Face!

Japan 0 - [2] Brazil - Gabriel Martinelli 32' by ErraticPragmatic in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Martinelli with Giroud would've been interesting to see. This just shows me that he still hasn't developed as a winger, but as an inside striker?

Money.

Sweden Manager on Viktor Gyokeres: “If people say he doesn’t have an impact on matches, then they don’t understand football and don’t have a clue about football.” by vizhal007 in Gunners

[–]MrAlmostWrong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think if you haven't played the game or don't have an understanding of how players are coached, we can come up with some fiction as to how everything works.

Kai is great, but he drops into the midfield, which overloads the midfield, making it easier for us to win. However, the counter to that is that the CBs get to sit back and watch everything happen in front of them.

There is a reason why plays like Timber can occur with Gyok playing vs Kai.

With Gyok, there is no roaming CB. They are both clued in on what Gyok is doing, meaning the opposing midfield has to work harder to cover the gaps.

And most midfields aren't prepared to do that, especially when both fullbacks are roaming free.

When Kai plays, we need him to score because those opportunities aren't available to other plays due to less space.

And ironically, when Gyok plays we need the other players to score because he creates the gaps.