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So so happy with that. The clean sheet makes me just as happy as the win. The effect Steve Bould has had already is amazing. We have been so organized defensively, just so good to see. That defensive performance today is one of the best I can remember for a while.

As I mentioned, the defence was great. Mertesacker and Vermaelen both played very well, Per was caught out once or twice but made up for that 10 times over. Gibbs, well I love Gibbs :lol: An absolute mad man when going forward, just needs to work on his positioning some more. Jenks had a very nervous first 15-20 mins but after that was excellent, especially defensively, so great in a 1 on 1 situation.

I don't think there can be enough good things said about our midfield today, especially Miki and Diaby. Just wow. Diaby is an absolute monster, and there should not be 1 person questioning if he's good enough anymore. Miki, well if he can keep this level of performance up I don't think we will miss Song at all. I've said it before, I'll say it again, Santi Cazorla what a fucking player. Absolute bargain for what we paid.

Ox was solid, just needs to work on his tracking back a bit more. Podolski was outstanding both going forward and defending. Got through an absolute mountain if work and you can't ask for much more than a goal and an assist.

People will criticise Giroud for not scoring, but boy does he work hard, and the runs he makes and his movement is just outstanding. His run to open space for Cazorla for the opening goal was brilliant. People will bring up his missed chance, but once again his movement and run were outstanding. At least he's getting into the chances to score, I'd be much more worried/disapointed if he wasn't getting into the position to score.
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If you want an example of the effect Bould has had on the defence, this is the first time in 88 years we've started a season with 3 clean sheets.
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Agreed on all counts Sydcro, we're really solid at the back and it's brilliant, it has to be Bould's influence. Keiran Gibb's position, like you said was shaky, but he's a good left back and I think he can rectify that part of his game. Jenkinson is coming along in leaps and bounds, great game from him even if some of his passes went astray; he's a proper defender, that's his purpose after all.

Midfield was brilliant, perhaps we don't need a destroyer like Song when we've got two hard-working, technical, intelligent midfielders like Diaby and Arteta. Great stuff from those two.

The new boys were good, we all know how good Poldi and Santi can be and they got the goals to prove it but I think we've a right to be a little frightened about Giroud, he's missed a few good chances tonight and several this season. The goal is the same in France as it is in the UK. Having said that, his positioning and his work ethic like you said has been nothing short of quality. I can imagine once he starts he won't stop scoring. It took Bergy 10 games to get off the mark, lets be patient with Giroud.

Great result against the best Liverpool side I've seen in a fairly long time. Entertaining stuff.

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Grabbed this off Facebook!


PS. She said no, Robin!

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:lol: Miki
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Does anyone follow RAWK Meltdown on twitter?
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bypopulardemand wrote:
Does anyone follow RAWK Meltdown on twitter?


:lol: Yep, quality stuff.
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Arsene wrote:
It looks very good for Wilshere. I would say give him a month.


Good to hear, this is apparently why we didn't really chase anyone hard on deadline day.
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:lol: We've never lost a league game with Vito in goal. Won 6 and drawn 2.

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Sagna wrote:
Hey!!!! Abou !!!!!!! Everyone already knew he was very good..for the ones who still wonder...he answered properly to your questions lool


:lol: <3 Bac

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Diaby was immense. Like a new signing if he stays fit
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:lol: Credit to our away fans, incredible once again. Also think I have a couple new favourite songs :lol:

"Andre Santos, he drives how he wants" and "You're the Sp*rs of Merseyside" :lol:
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Amazing the difference a year makes. This stage of the season last year we went into the international break having just conceded 8 goals against United and our confidence as low as I can ever remember. This year we go into the break on the back of 3 excellent defensive performances and signs of this team coming together better than I can remember for a while. Much more of a team this season than the last few years.
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sydneycroatia58 wrote:
Amazing the difference a year makes. This stage of the season last year we went into the international break having just conceded 8 goals against United and our confidence as low as I can ever remember. This year we go into the break on the back of 3 excellent defensive performances and signs of this team coming together better than I can remember for a while. Much more of a team this season than the last few years.

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Also well done to Gibbs, Jenks, Santi and Poldi who all made Opta's team of the week.
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Arsenal have won as many Premier League games in 2012 at Anfield as Liverpool.

Is this true, please say so :lol:
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Can we get a 12/13 squad update on the first page???
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El Toro wrote:
Can we get a 12/13 squad update on the first page???


Yeah, I'll update it once the club announce our official squad for this season.
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FEPL question: Is Jenkinson going to continue starting this season, or is it only because of Sagna's injury he's been playing so much?
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Funky Munky wrote:
FEPL question: Is Jenkinson going to continue starting this season, or is it only because of Sagna's injury he's been playing so much?


Sagna will definitely be first choice when he is back. Jenkinson will play whilst he is injured and when he is regaining match-fitness.
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Peter Hill Wanker at it again... Drunken old fart, "can't compete but we cant but we're not worried about not winning, but we might win it..." Urgh.

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Funky Munky wrote:
FEPL question: Is Jenkinson going to continue starting this season, or is it only because of Sagna's injury he's been playing so much?


Only starting because of Sagna's injury. Once Bac is fit again Jenks will be back to the bench.
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KenGooner_GCU wrote:
Peter Hill Wanker at it again... Drunken old fart, "can't compete but we cant but we're not worried about not winning, but we might win it..." Urgh.


Here is some context

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-cant-compete-with-chelsea-man-1303046
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bypopulardemand wrote:
KenGooner_GCU wrote:
Peter Hill Wanker at it again... Drunken old fart, "can't compete but we cant but we're not worried about not winning, but we might win it..." Urgh.


Here is some context

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-cant-compete-with-chelsea-man-1303046

I read the context, it's on Arseblog.

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First team squad for both the League and Champions League has been announced. Players with a * aren't eligible for the Champions League.


Aaron Ramsey
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Andre Santos
Andrey Arshavin
Bacary Sagna
Carl Jenkinson
Chuks Aneke
Conor Henderson
Craig Eastmond*
Damian Martinez*
Daniel Boateng
Elton Monteiro
Emmanuel Frimpong
Francis Coquelin
Gervinho
Hector Bellerin*
Ignasi Miquel
Isaac Hayden
Jack Wilshere
James Shea
Jernade Meade
Johan Djourou
Jon Toral*
Jordan Wynter
Josh Rees
Kieran Gibbs
Kristoffer Olsson*
Kyle Ebecilio
Laurent Koscielny
Lukas Podolski
Lukasz Fabianski
Marouane Chamakh
Martin Angha
Mikel Arteta
Nico Yennaris
Nigel Neita
Olivier Giroud
Per Mertesacker
Philip Roberts
Reice Charles-Cook
Ryo
Samir Bihmoutine
Sanchez Watt
Santi Cazorla
Sead Hajrovic
Sebastien Squillaci
Serge Gnabry
Theo Walcott
Thomas Eisfeld*
Thomas Vermaelen
Tomas Rosicky
Abou Diaby
Vito Mannone
Wojciech Szczesny
Zak Ansah
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Bacary :(
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Bacary Sagna has admitted he is yet to talk to the club about a new contract, whilst also admitting that he does not understand why they sold Alex Song.

The 29-year-old full-back, who is nearing a return from injury after suffering a broken leg at the end of last season, has spoken to the French press about Arsenal - and he appears far from impressed.

Sagna has revealed he is worried about what is happening at the Emirates, and admits that he now expects the club to sell players every summer as he has seen this happen throughout his time in north London.

In an interview that is sure to worry many Arsenal fans, Sagna admitted to l'Equipe: "I expected the departure of Robin van Persie. We all expected it. It was 'obvious'.

"But the Alex one, it was a surprise! He is 24 years old, he has three years remaining on his contract. I still do not understand. It is huge loss for the club.

"When you see the two best players of last season leave, you have a lot of questions. Sometimes in the street the fans talk to me. I can understand they are upset. I am just like them, I don't understand everything.

"At Arsenal you come back after holidays, you make preparations, and you see two players leave and the season resumes - it has been like that since I have been at the club. I am used to it now.

"I am the last player from the 2007 starting XI remaining. In May, I watched Manchester City show off. I watched at Samir [Nasri] and Gael [Clichy] lifting the trophy.

"That gave me desire for it. Were they right to leave? Yes. But when they left, we didn't know."

Contract

Sagna then admitted that his own situation is far from certain, revealing his contract is up in 2014 - something Arsenal would never confirm publicly.

"My own situation? At the end of the season, I will have one year remaining," he said, insisting that nobody from the club has been in touch.

"Has the club contacted me about an extension? No, no one."

He even refused to rule out the prospect of leaving, adding: "Could I be tempted to leave? I just want to play again and be good again with Arsenal so far.

"Then, we will see. Each person has his own destiny."

On his fitness situation, Sagna revealed that he is close to playing again.

"One week ago I resumed training with ball. I hoped to be back just after international break, but it will be too close," he said.

"I missed have missed four months twice [in the last year], so I need to be perfectly fit."


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:lol: The reaction over that interview has been nothing short of hilarious. Arsenal fans really are incredibly skilled at knee-jerk reactions.
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sydneycroatia58 wrote:
:lol: The reaction over that interview has been nothing short of hilarious. Arsenal fans really are incredibly skilled at knee-jerk reactions.


It certainly isn't in Bacary's nature to conduct an interview like this. Does it read like an optimistic article to you?
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sydneycroatia58 wrote:
:lol: The reaction over that interview has been nothing short of hilarious. Arsenal fans really are incredibly skilled at knee-jerk reactions.


It certainly isn't in Bacary's nature to conduct an interview like this. Does it read like an optimistic article to you?


He's being honest, isn't that what we want players to be? He was asked a question about Robin and Song leaving and answered it honestly.

As for his contract situation :lol: so many people are suddenly panicking about it. Of course him and the club haven't entered negotiations. First there was the whole Robin thing and the Theo thing still going, plus the fact he's only just coming back from his 2nd broken leg in 18 months. The best thing for him right now is to probably just focus on his football and getting back playing, then they can talk contracts.

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