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afrodoc2:
Sincere thanks to Arteta for bringing on Madueke to the RW and switching Saka to the LW, thereby killing both Arsenal wings. When i saw that move i shed tears of joy.

Theo Walcott: “With Arsenal, at this moment in time, what worries me is they’re getting excited by set-pieces all the time, instead of that free-flowing football — that’s what Arsenal is known for, they’re shying away from it.”

Hmm 🤔 pic.twitter.com/qewIL2ITjO

— Arsenal Babe (@arsenalbabe_) January 26, 2026

Let’s be honest about Mikel Arteta #afc pic.twitter.com/vynMWrPz2t

— Beyond The Match (@Beyondthematchh) January 25, 2026

johnjunior39:
All three goals look like old Arsenal defence.


They boys didn't come to party but I think is a good thing actually because it is important for them to wake up and be realistic

johnjunior39:
All three goals look like old Arsenal defence.


They boys didn't come to party but I think is a good thing actually because it is important for them to wake up and be realistic

iamoyindamola:
Those particular guy is number 1 arteta fan
Olule, he's seen the light
Everyone keep asking what is arteta plan B, without this the team won't progress

Let’s be honest about Mikel Arteta #afc pic.twitter.com/vynMWrPz2t

— Beyond The Match (@Beyondthematchh) January 25, 2026

eph12:
What is the plan A? I hope it's not what I'm thinking?

iamoyindamola:
One of our chances created
Set piece again ole ole ole!!!!

iamoyindamola:
Yes it's
Have you seen us beat any team without what you are thinking

Amad Diallo with a message for an Arsenal fan on social media following Manchester United's victory against Arsenal 👇 pic.twitter.com/DAqMYd5gvj

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 26, 2026

afrodoc2:
Sincere thanks to Arteta for bringing on Madueke to the RW and switching Saka to the LW, thereby killing both Arsenal wings. When i saw that move i shed tears of joy.

patrickmuf:
First, it was all fun and games, now it isn't anymore. For the quality Arsenal possesses in their ranks, taking the ball to the wings every time in the hope of winning a corner is the stuff mid-table and bottom-placed teams are known for. Arteta's very compact system, which is heavily reliant on set-pieces, is not sustainable in the long term; when it fails, Arsenal struggles...

Looking at the quality in Arsenal's rank, I expect Arsenal to play a very expansive game with slick passing and combination play...I still maintain the Arsenal team of 3 seasons ago was the best, the team attacked with purpose and speed leaving the opposition limited time to organize their defence. Now, it is aimless passing at the back and when they go forward, they try to win a corner more than create a scoring chance. Maybe it has sunk into the players' heads that the best way to create a scoring chance is through set-pieces...

patrickmuf:
First, it was all fun and games, now it isn't anymore. For the quality Arsenal possesses in their ranks, taking the ball to the wings every time in the hope of winning a corner is the stuff mid-table and bottom-placed teams are known for. Arteta's very compact system, which is heavily reliant on set-pieces, is not sustainable in the long term; when it fails, Arsenal struggles...

Looking at the quality in Arsenal's rank, I expect Arsenal to play a very expansive game with slick passing and combination play...I still maintain the Arsenal team of 3 seasons ago was the best, the team attacked with purpose and speed leaving the opposition limited time to organize their defence. Now, it is aimless passing at the back and when they go forward, they try to win a corner more than create a scoring chance. Maybe it has sunk into the players' heads that the best way to create a scoring chance is through set-pieces...

iamoyindamola:
Highlight of yesterday was when arteta was encouraging mumuduke to do something
This guy don't even believe in himself and you put arsenal fc on him

Shegzdave:
That guy always move the ball like he has something important to do with it only to end up doing nothing

Moving Saka to the left wing killed our wing play sef because he was ineffective there

daveP:
Saka and Noni same shoes

Next fixtures kon be like wetin go make Coachie overthink

The Chelsea game will be a booster for the remaining runnof games. I hope they are mentally prepared by them.

Lana1:
Arteta wan take their life

iamoyindamola:
Next season he will still go cheelsea find washup player buy maybe na kopalma and if that one no see pk play opari

germaphobe:
Even Wenger dey vex for our inability to influence and win games from open play. What a shitshow, whatever happened to 2023 Arsenal dynamic attack. The defence that has been saving us all season collapsed.

Make this man try rest Zubimendi and timber for 2 matches, they have tried. Almost every match timber and Zubimendi dey play, and Zubi's own is mad cus he has an alternative on the bench who is premier league tested. If norgaard can play cb and calm his cool why not play him in some matches and rest Zubimendi. Now Zubimendi can't even complete 60minutes without gassing out. Ucl game nau, he go still start am.

Saka and trossard just dey play wetin I no know, so called best legs oooo.
Arteta go dey see a pattern replay over and over and yet depends on individual brilliance and corner kicks. Yesterday, corner kicks tried but individual brilliance don die since 3 matches gone, so nothing came out.
Well sha, we have been dominant against the big 6 for 3 years with nothing to show for it, lets see how we deal with the other teams and see if we can show something for it this season.

germaphobe:
We need Calafiori back.