League Cup 2024/2025 Thread

[Nalis]

1 minute ago, StanSP said:

I know they're still in the tie at 2-0 but will Arsenal ever win anything with Havertz and Jesus as their strikers? And Partey as a midfielder? 

 

Also very ironic Arteta is looking at his watch for time wasting because his team are notoriously the worst for it in the league... 

They need a Isak at Sociedad type purchase. If a current Isak was to ever get sold it will be a level above Arsenal

[AKCJ]

2 minutes ago, Nalis said:

They need a Isak at Sociedad type purchase. If a current Isak was to ever get sold it will be a level above Arsenal

Gyokeres or Sesko if they can't afford him.

[fox_favourite]

Newcastle have defended very well since the 2nd goal. That's how you do it 

[StanSP]

2 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

Gyokeres or Sesko if they can't afford him.

Gyokeres will end up at Liverpool I reckon. 

[fox_favourite]

Isak is the player Arsenal desperately need. 

 

I also like Lewis hall. He's a good full back. 

[AKCJ]

3 minutes ago, fox_favourite said:

Isak is the player Arsenal desperately need. 

 

I also like Lewis hall. He's a good full back. 

Hall and Livramento both remind me of pre-injuries James Justin. Both capable of attacking and defending against two at a time.

 

Everything that our fullbacks aren't.

[Weller Wing]

Pity Bruno wasn't available tonight 

 

Could have had Declan Rice,  Bruno Guimarice and even Ben White rice playing at the same time.

 

Although their tackling sometimes gets them in hot water.

 

With Darren Ambrosia and uncle Ben off the bench.

 

I'll get my coat 

[StanSP]

3 minutes ago, Weller Wing said:

Pity Bruno wasn't available tonight 

 

Could have had Declan Rice,  Bruno Guimarice and even Ben White rice playing at the same time.

 

Although their tackling sometimes gets them in hot water.

 

With Darren Ambrosia and uncle Ben off the bench.

 

I'll get my coat 

Just needed Muller up top too... 

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Newcastle don't seem to have picked up many duds since the Saudis took over

[Wymsey]

Raya isn't really that better than Ramsdale, tbh.

[filbertway]

Howe will throw it away 2nd leg, he's too cautious. He'll have them camped on the edge of their box and let Arsenal attack them for 90 mins.

 

Assuming Arsenal are actually bothered about reaching the final.

[stripeyfox]

9 hours ago, StanSP said:

Just needed Muller up top too... 

surely he should be taking corners?

[Fox92]

Hopefully Liverpool win the competition then, considering it looks like Arsenal won't. 

[winteriscoming]

Arteta blaming the ball for the defeat. 😂 

I think he’s the most overrated manager in the premiership. Yes arsenal have improved since he’s been there but 1 FA cup in 6 years is poor. 

[Fox92]

18 minutes ago, winteriscoming said:

Arteta blaming the ball for the defeat. 😂 

I think he’s the most overrated manager in the premiership. Yes arsenal have improved since he’s been there but 1 FA cup in 6 years is poor. 

I wouldn't say he is overrated, as he has turned Arsenal into one of the best teams in the league again while getting rid of deadwood, but he needs to win a trophy again and needed to win the league last season. Already looks like this season Liverpool will win the league this season so he needs to go for the Champions League.

[StanSP]

Becoming very moany like Klopp and his previous boss. 

 

As if Newcastle played with a different ball. 

[Torquay Gunner]

2 hours ago, winteriscoming said:

Arteta blaming the ball for the defeat. 😂 

I think he’s the most overrated manager in the premiership. Yes arsenal have improved since he’s been there but 1 FA cup in 6 years is poor. 

We peaked last season.  The most recent signings made by Areteta including the loan deal for busted flush Sterling were not what we needed.  Everyone apart from Areteta could see that we lacked a striker.  Jesus and Havertz are just poor imitations of one.  The ‘tricky ball’ quote is just pathetic and embarrassing.   We will win nothing further with him in charge, of that I am certain. 

Edited 8 January 2025 by Torquay Gunner

[Fox92]

1 hour ago, Torquay Gunner said:

We peaked last season.  The most recent signings made by Areteta including the loan deal for busted flush Sterling were not what we needed.  Everyone apart from Areteta could see that we lacked a striker.  Jesus and Havertz are just poor imitations of one.  The ‘tricky ball’ quote is just pathetic and embarrassing.   We will win nothing further with him in charge, of that I am certain. 

As a neutral I liked Aubameuyang, I know he wasn't a centre forward but he scored more goals in a season than Jesus and Havertz will.

[Sir Steve Howard]

4 hours ago, Fox92 said:

As a neutral I liked Aubameuyang, I know he wasn't a centre forward but he scored more goals in a season than Jesus and Havertz will.

Have some bloody respect mate. Talking about all-time Europa league top scorer here

[Weller Wing]

19 hours ago, StanSP said:

Just needed Muller up top too... 

😆👏👏👏

[StanSP]

Looks really bad for Bentancur? Landed very awkwardly. 

[Bert]

4 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Looks really bad for Bentancur? Landed very awkwardly. 

Blokes had no luck injury wise. Was very innocuous 

[LcFc_Smiv]

Twitter replay looks like he's half out of it before going to head the ball.

[Wymsey]

6 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Looks really bad for Bentancur? Landed very awkwardly. 

How much stoppage time for this?..

 

Have just turned the game on, but doubt they'll show a replay of it.

[StanSP]

5 minutes ago, Bert said:

Blokes had no luck injury wise. Was very innocuous 

 

4 minutes ago, LcFc_Smiv said:

Twitter replay looks like he's half out of it before going to head the ball.

Looks like he landed on his neck with his arm twisted underneath. Wouldn't be surprised if it's a bad neck injury (my early sofa-based diagnoses )