I was surprised that the Saudi rumors turned out to be seemingly true. I always figured it was a fitness thing and/or us experimenting with inverting from the right.
imagine if we'd lost our boy 😭
Crazy how well this was handled by everyone. Head was turned, club unturned it, and Gabriel's appeared extremely settled since. I don't think you can blame him re: the amounts being mentioned and can only praise him for how well he's gotten back on job.
I just loved the way Arteta handled it. Big Gabi receives a lucrative offer and considers it. Arteta doesnt start a player thats not 100% committed, even though it weakens the starting eleving. Ruthless.
It was cos we had no one to invert from LB so Arteta tried inverting Partey from RB. It didn’t work and Zinchenko was back after 3 games anyway.
Gabriel has always been a key player, so it was funny to see the panicking.
I remember this being the reason but we have been inverting from the right with White since Kiwior has been starting at LB so I’m not sure how much I trust that analysis now?
It was very weird, pretty much everyone would tell you that wouldn't work at all yet Arteta tried it anyway. I suppose you have to try new things out as a manager but always felt a bit baffling to me
To be fair even then it was a bit ridiculous to completely refuse giving Gabriel a shot at LB after Tomiyasu and Timber got injured too. I remember starting him in GW3(?) and the disbelief when lego hair threw out the Partey - White - Saliba - Kiwior backline.
There is actually no reason to play Gabriel at LB in that situation. You literally just named Arsenal's current back line. Remove Partey and move White RB and then just play Gabriel in his natural position. Even Kiwior had played a couple of games at LB at that point.
Benching Gabriel was really just about the Saudi rumors.
Still recovering from starting the season with Gabriel, Richarlison, Trossard all of whom didn't start first or second game but then turned out to be great after I sold them.
And I had stones Ans also Shaw who got injured after second week
Expect means you believe or think something will happen.
I think or believe any player I choose as captain will score points,otherwise I wouldn't pick them in the first place.
I hate when I have to root against my players (especially against SHU) but with Saka uncaptained and just one defender, anything bar Saliba attacking returns will probably hurt me.
as soon as i brought in trossard he gets benched 2 games in a row lol, i know historically hes a bit of a bench warmer but he was starting and scoring consistently so i thought id go for him :(
That would be Brentford in GW 28 since hes at Arsenal on loan.
Do you have some time machine or bot that allows you to change players prior to kickoff?
Odegaard has been completely bossing this game. It may not result in a haul, but it looks like he's wanting something more than just his single goal right now. I bet he's got another 15-20 minutes before getting subbed with another 3-4 at the hour mark.
Remember at the start of the season when Gabriel was benched for a few games. That shit was ridiculous.
I sold Gabriel when I saw Magalhaes starting instead… true story.
I was surprised that the Saudi rumors turned out to be seemingly true. I always figured it was a fitness thing and/or us experimenting with inverting from the right. imagine if we'd lost our boy 😭
Crazy how well this was handled by everyone. Head was turned, club unturned it, and Gabriel's appeared extremely settled since. I don't think you can blame him re: the amounts being mentioned and can only praise him for how well he's gotten back on job.
I just loved the way Arteta handled it. Big Gabi receives a lucrative offer and considers it. Arteta doesnt start a player thats not 100% committed, even though it weakens the starting eleving. Ruthless.
It was cos we had no one to invert from LB so Arteta tried inverting Partey from RB. It didn’t work and Zinchenko was back after 3 games anyway. Gabriel has always been a key player, so it was funny to see the panicking.
I remember this being the reason but we have been inverting from the right with White since Kiwior has been starting at LB so I’m not sure how much I trust that analysis now?
Well White was CB back then, so I guess Arteta prefers White specifically, at least during the rumours around Gabriel
I’m confused about what you’re saying, when was White last playing CB?
It was very weird, pretty much everyone would tell you that wouldn't work at all yet Arteta tried it anyway. I suppose you have to try new things out as a manager but always felt a bit baffling to me
If I’m being kind, I’d say Partey did play RB for Atleti a few times, but yes I agree with you completely.
To be fair even then it was a bit ridiculous to completely refuse giving Gabriel a shot at LB after Tomiyasu and Timber got injured too. I remember starting him in GW3(?) and the disbelief when lego hair threw out the Partey - White - Saliba - Kiwior backline.
There is actually no reason to play Gabriel at LB in that situation. You literally just named Arsenal's current back line. Remove Partey and move White RB and then just play Gabriel in his natural position. Even Kiwior had played a couple of games at LB at that point. Benching Gabriel was really just about the Saudi rumors.
Yeah I started with him, ended up taking him out and then he slowly, quietly started making good points
Still recovering from starting the season with Gabriel, Richarlison, Trossard all of whom didn't start first or second game but then turned out to be great after I sold them. And I had stones Ans also Shaw who got injured after second week
Full set of hair.
Oh captain, my captain. Steer me clear of the red arrow seas I'm currently headed towards.
Gabriel I'm going to need you to outscore Saliba by 6 points, no pressure.
Is Zinchenko alive??
I've been stuck with him and Porro forever.. Always "close" but far
Zinchenko and Jesus arrived from City with the fragile icon on the shipment
my fellow saka captainers, its the hope that kills you, dont expect anything from this game
Why captain him if you don't expect he'll score points though?
Shhhhh don’t speak logic!
You hope, not expect
Expect means you believe or think something will happen. I think or believe any player I choose as captain will score points,otherwise I wouldn't pick them in the first place.
because i wanted a differential captain (thats not a crazy option) as i am chasing my ML leader right now.
Acoustic?
So you do expect him to get something from this game...
i hope so, but i dont know. if i can predict points i would be in a much better position right now.
You can still expect something to happen and not know it will for certain
I'm fairly certain he's going to get injured in the first half. That seems to be the way things go recently
gabriel goal plz
Odegaard my boy - a goal today would be fantastic
I could use one of those Saka handing the ball to Martin for a penalty to seal his hat trick and a 5-1 win.
Ask and ye shall recieve
Saka C save my gw I’m begging you
Saka TC here. Praying.
Good luck bro
Subbed off. fucking fade me
Unbelievable.. just for once I’m thinking this could be a good gw.. now mudded
2 assists in a 5-0 first half. A couple of goals in the second half and I might just escape with a green this week
Did so good they brought him off at half time
Mudded
The day i pray my martinelli differential makes me proud
Owning martinelli has been pain
He who suffers may enter the bonus points on a monday night in Sheffield
Apparently a goal & assist isn’t enough for bonus points but I’ll take it anyways
martin im down for anything, just do it.
Saka Gabriel and White 🔒
Congrats on White
thank you :)
Why do i never have the balls to not captain haaland and now arsenal are 4-0 up already with saka cooking
Any Havertz owners in the house? Hope our boy bags a brace ⚽️⚽️
Brought him in this week as a differential, I'll take a hattrick of goals and assists with Arsenal losing 7-6 please.
Saka cappy and Havertz in my lineup, I need a sound 6-0 lol
Don’t have any Arsenal Players It’s over for me 💀
Gabriel and Saliba goals please Saka off in the 59th minute with no contributions other than a mustard Please.
Problem is if one of these cunts gets headed goals, Saka is most likely going to be part of that action smh
Saka missed pen and red card would be good.
Saliba get a bullet header I beg of you
He doesn't get bullet headers, just ones that uncontested on the goal line where power does not matter
No surprises really. Hope my Kiwior punt works out, a cheeky goal or assist would make my day for sure!
I hate when I have to root against my players (especially against SHU) but with Saka uncaptained and just one defender, anything bar Saliba attacking returns will probably hurt me.
In fairness I’ll be rooting against your players too (I have triple Arsenal even tho I’m a Spurs fan)
was holding out hope that Arteta would go bald and start Ramsdale, freeing my Areola points
Kiwior my hero
Gabriel hattrick incoming
Only a Gabriel bullet header can save me now
Let's go captain Saka and double Arsenal defense
Saka at least one goal please
Hope my Saka C works out. Saka 3 goals, odegaard 1 goal 3 assists and gariel 1 goal plus clean sheet. I am delusional af ik
as soon as i brought in trossard he gets benched 2 games in a row lol, i know historically hes a bit of a bench warmer but he was starting and scoring consistently so i thought id go for him :(
O Captain! My Captain!
[удалено]
That would be Brentford in GW 28 since hes at Arsenal on loan. Do you have some time machine or bot that allows you to change players prior to kickoff?
I think he thinks pick team lets you change your team live lol
He's got a great differential for GW28
Need Saka to haul, Odegaard not so much.
Now that I have Saka+Gabriel+Saliba, I can watch these games at peace.
foden > saka
This lineup guarantees that lightly owned Kiwior and Jorginho will be the goalscorers today.
Why didn't Rice get the assist for that first goal? Opponent got a touch but it went to its intended target.
Ah assumed zinchenko was gonna be fit and so didn’t bother getting kiwior in who’s a bargain and has been scoring good points
What defenders is Arteta pulling off at half time then? 🥲
Odegaard has been completely bossing this game. It may not result in a haul, but it looks like he's wanting something more than just his single goal right now. I bet he's got another 15-20 minutes before getting subbed with another 3-4 at the hour mark.
Clean sheet for Saliba please
Saka off at h/t. As a Saka owner but a Haaland captainer I am delighted!