For a club reportedly cash-strapped at the beginning of the TW, you guys have had a wonderful window, at least on paper.


Let's see how the season goes.


Tierney, Luiz, Ceballos and Pepe are not bad at all.

We keep giving out our excesses to either man u or arsenal and they never came close to us for years now, no major trophy to show for it.

Like the pidgin words 'who pass person pass person'


Last time around we sent our agent in cech to Arsenal and we all know how it ended in the Europa league, and now it's luiz going to finish the job for us this season again

We have an agent in luiz

So make arsenal fans take a chill pill

Mapoka:
We keep giving out our excesses to either man u or arsenal and they never came close to us for years now, no major trophy to show for it.

Like the pidgin words 'who pass person pass person'


Last time around we sent our agent in cech to Arsenal and we all know how it ended in the Europa league, and now it's luiz going to finish the job for us this season again

We have an agent in luiz

So make arsenal fans take a chill pill

stop crying bro

We may likely get zaha in January to replace iwobi...now let's hope the team click and give us what we are expected of them

I think Iwobi's Everton move is beneficial to all parties.

Arsenal gets a decent price for an academic product that didn't really meet expections at 23. He was still preferred over Nelson and Saka, but 40m was too good to pass by.

Iwobi gets a chance to play his preferred position, while getting more pay. He also gets another opportunity to springboard his career.

Everton gets a utility player, in replacement for failed Zaha bid. He is EpL experienced and will surely add quality to their squad.

I for one was initially angry over the sale of iwobi, cos I felt he'll be a good squad player, but seeing you people's review about d situation here and thinking it through, I finally felt we've made the right choice. Looking at it deeply, I remember how many times I've to stamp my foot on the floor angrily cos of iwobi's 'pass' to keeper instead of a shot.
He's weak in helping out defence, aerially and crossings. He was our go-to guy last season in wing cos of his ability to beat a man, not necessarily cos he's great at it, but because we've have practically nobody that can beat a man, or make that drive. He was a winger for us, but even at that, his goal and assist yearly are that of a winger at Brighton. Once we're a goal down, one can hardly count on him for goals or to turn things around. With him then, we just have to hope for the best. Sometimes, we need to let go of someone to see the good of another. It's up to Nelson to take his chance now, I hope also saka will be eased in slowly into the fray this season, with the way Wenger eased in some of the youngsters previous years. Wishing you all the best iwobi, but on a broader scope of things, it's best deal for all parties.

Jodera:
I for one was initially angry over the sale of iwobi, cos I felt he'll be a good squad player, but seeing you people's review about d situation here and thinking it through, I finally felt we've made the right choice. Looking at it deeply, I remember how many times I've to stamp my foot on the floor angrily cos of iwobi's 'pass' to keeper instead of a shot.
Tbc

Baba most people lamenting about his sale joined us in the past two seasons complaining how iwobi cannot shoot to save his life o. They know fully well he is not a good winger and cannot be allowed to play in the middle as well due to the crowd we have justling for space in the middle of the park.

Suddenly iwobi turn Robert Pires after his sale.

Well maybe because he had an impressive outing at Afcon sha ó, but some of us are not swayed by that.

He's gone already and that's that. Let's move on to greater things

BlueRayDick:


Baba most people lamenting about his sale joined us in the past two seasons complaining how iwobi cannot shoot to save his life o. They know fully well he is not a good winger and cannot be allowed to play in the middle as well due to the crowd we have justling for space in the middle of the park.

Suddenly iwobi turn Robert Pires after his sale.

Well maybe because he had an impressive outing at Afcon sha ó, but some of us are not swayed by that.

He's gone already and that's that. Let's move on to greater things

We need good squad depth to challenge Liverpool or City.
We were all angry with Iwobi being a starter, but we all know he is a good squad depth player.
Liverpool has Shaquiri, Chamberlain, Lallana for squad depth. Those are experienced EPL players and not untested academy Boys.

Selling Iwobi doesn't look that good. Especially when we didn't even buy an upgrade on the left wing position. Keep him for squad depth, Ozil and Mkhitharyarn are useless and can't contribute much. Iwobi created more chances for us last season than both and his salary is good value for what he provides.

We only weakened our team selling Iwobi and putting hope on Nelson who had a failed loan at inferior Bundesliga, and did not in anyway look impressive against weak opponents in the pre season. Nelson cant dribble past his first marker, something Iwobi provides you with, and his finish isn't better than those of Iwobi.
How much did Liverpool spend to buy Shaquiri to sit on their bench for squad depth? Why did they not promote an untested academy boy instead?
This Iwobi sale was more about finance than football reasons, and it doesn't bode well for the future. Just when we thought we were going to start seeing a brutal Arsenal going all out to dominate in football, they went and pull off this bullshit.
The only way this Iwobi sale will make sense is if we replaced him with Zaha. But that didn't happen. So again, it was all about balancing the account books.

Marcelini:


We need good squad depth to challenge Liverpool or City.
We were all angry with Iwobi being a starter, but we all know he is a good squad depth player.
Liverpool has Shaquiri, Chamberlain, Lallana for squad depth. Those are experienced EPL players and not untested academy Boys.

Selling Iwobi doesn't look that good. Especially when we didn't even buy an upgrade on the left wing position. Keep him for squad depth, Ozil and Mkhitharyarn are useless and can't contribute much. Iwobi created more chances for us last season than both and his salary is good value for what he provides.

We only weakened our team selling Iwobi and putting hope on Nelson who had a failed loan at inferior Bundesliga, and did not in anyway look impressive against weak opponents in the pre season. Nelson cant dribble past his first marker, something Iwobi provides you with, and his finish isn't better than those of Iwobi.
How much did Liverpool spend to buy Shaquiri to sit on their bench for squad depth? Why did they not promote an untested academy boy instead?
This Iwobi sale was more about finance than football reasons, and it doesn't bode well for the future. Just when we thought we were going to start seeing a brutal Arsenal going all out to dominate in football, they went and pull off this bullshit.
The only way this Iwobi sale will make sense is if we replaced him with Zaha. But that didn't happen. So again, it was all about balancing the account books.

And Emery said he will start Nelson on the left wing? Where?

Even when iwobi was here The coach deploys Auba to the left wing instead.

Cashing in on iwobi for good money is the right thing to do and the management has done that

BlueRayDick:


And Emery said he will start Nelson on the left wing? Where?

Even when iwobi was here The coach deploys Auba to the left wing instead.

Casing in on iwobi for good money is the right thing to do and the management has done that

...... Baba, that's not true. That wing was Iwobi's last season. Auba started on the right wing....

Marcelini:


We need good squad depth to challenge Liverpool or City.
We were all angry with Iwobi being a starter, but we all know he is a good squad depth player.
Liverpool has Shaquiri, Chamberlain, Lallana for squad depth. Those are experienced EPL players and not untested academy Boys.

Selling Iwobi doesn't look that good. Especially when we didn't even buy an upgrade on the left wing position. Keep him for squad depth, Ozil and Mkhitharyarn are useless and can't contribute much. Iwobi created more chances for us last season than both and his salary is good value for what he provides.

We only weakened our team selling Iwobi and putting hope on Nelson who had a failed loan at inferior Bundesliga, and did not in anyway look impressive against weak opponents in the pre season. Nelson cant dribble past his first marker, something Iwobi provides you with, and his finish isn't better than those of Iwobi.
How much did Liverpool spend to buy Shaquiri to sit on their bench for squad depth? Why did they not promote an untested academy boy instead?
This Iwobi sale was more about finance than football reasons, and it doesn't bode well for the future. Just when we thought we were going to start seeing a brutal Arsenal going all out to dominate in football, they went and pull off this bullshit.
The only way this Iwobi sale will make sense is if we replaced him with Zaha. But that didn't happen. So again, it was all about balancing the account books.

.... Baba, your head is there. Must everyone in the squad be a Pepe in terms of quality. Are we Mancity? Our best attack even till now cannot best either of those two teams, yet there bench has enough quality to spank yet we sell a good player because of an amount too good to pass off. Chamberlain was bought for nearly the same price we are selling Iwobi yet he hasn't contributed quarter of Iwobi did last season.

... This is my point as well as yours but some people here are blabbing about shooting like at 23, Iwobi should be Mbappe. Zaha at his age was nothing special, look at him now. It's just disappointing jare.

BlueRayDick:


And Emery said he will start Nelson on the left wing? Where?

Even when iwobi was here The coach deploys Auba to the left wing instead.

Casing in on iwobi for good money is the right thing to do and the management has done that

Good money true, but only if it were reinvested on an upgrade left winger to provide take ons and create chances against bus parking teams like Iwobi did, though not at top level. Bad move if money is just to balance account books for other already bought players , as its beginning to look like.

solomonbrown64:


...... Baba, that's not true. That wing was Iwobi's last season. Auba started on the right wing....

I watched him play left wing last season in some matches. At least that was where he played vs man utd I think.

From the screenshot below it shows he plays both LW and RW

BlueRayDick:


I watched him play left wing last season in some matches. At least that was where he played vs man utd I think.

From the screenshot below it shows he plays both LW and RW

.... Those matches were few...... he was either played centrally or on the right wing.

Marcelini:


Good money true, but only if it were reinvested on an upgrade left winger to provide take ons and create chances against bus parking teams like Iwobi did, though not at top level. Bad move if money is just to balance account books for other already bought players , as its beginning to look like.

Wait a minute! Which takeons did iwobi do against non-bus parking teams before even doing against bus parking ones ? Please refresh our memories.

Are u referring to the iwobi being described below or another iwobi we don't know of?

....... Just been to the Everton subreddit .... come and see hype for Iwobi.... lol... I hope they give him time though and I love the farewell that was given to him too on our own subreddit. It's just class..... Arsenal fans supporting and doing the hyping on Everton's space. Amazing from both fans.

.... This is what Koscienly could have enjoyed but I doubt if he now cares anymore, not that he won anything significant with us and he was one of the reasons we didn't win either. Silent, classless player.

solomonbrown64:
....... Just been to the Everton subreddit .... come and see hype for Iwobi.... lol... I hope they give him time though and I love the farewell that was given to him too on our own subreddit. It's just class..... Arsenal fans supporting and doing the hyping on Everton's space. Amazing from both fans.

.... This is what Koscienly could have enjoyed but I doubt if he now cares anymore, not that he won anything significant with us and he was one of the reasons we didn't win either. Silent, classless player.

could have easily been regarded a legend.
Dunno what went wrong with him.

kokaneprodigy:
could have easily been regarded a legend.
Dunno what went wrong with him.

..... The thing surprised everyone. Ian Wright nearly cried after the clown pulled off an Arsenal shirt to reveal that of his new team. Now, anytime Lolo comes up, it's the last thing he did people will remember him for.

...... End of an era:
.... All of the British core are out of the club..
.... Our longest serving player currently is Emi Martinez.
.... Even Ozil is now Baba Agba .....

Marcelini:


We need good squad depth to challenge Liverpool or City.
We were all angry with Iwobi being a starter, but we all know he is a good squad depth player.
Liverpool has Shaquiri, Chamberlain, Lallana for squad depth. Those are experienced EPL players and not untested academy Boys.

Selling Iwobi doesn't look that good. Especially when we didn't even buy an upgrade on the left wing position. Keep him for squad depth, Ozil and Mkhitharyarn are useless and can't contribute much. Iwobi created more chances for us last season than both and his salary is good value for what he provides.

We only weakened our team selling Iwobi and putting hope on Nelson who had a failed loan at inferior Bundesliga, and did not in anyway look impressive against weak opponents in the pre season. Nelson cant dribble past his first marker, something Iwobi provides you with, and his finish isn't better than those of Iwobi.
How much did Liverpool spend to buy Shaquiri to sit on their bench for squad depth? Why did they not promote an untested academy boy instead?
This Iwobi sale was more about finance than football reasons, and it doesn't bode well for the future. Just when we thought we were going to start seeing a brutal Arsenal going all out to dominate in football, they went and pull off this bullshit.
The only way this Iwobi sale will make sense is if we replaced him with Zaha. But that didn't happen. So again, it was all about balancing the account books.

That's ma niqqa
As it stands, We have a v.good starting 11, but a big hole on the LW, Iwobi leaving isn't the issue, but relying on those 2 guys stealing living and untested kids makes it a big worry.
Soarez or Zaha, in fact I don't even mind Fraser at this point.
You are right, our bench is weak and we lack depth, let's ask ourselves, can any of out bench players start at wolves and Watford?
The good part of it is by January or next summer, this new regime will address it unlike the pa Wenger days.

BlueRayDick:


Wait a minute! Which takeons did iwobi do against non-bus parking teams before even doing against bus parking ones ? Please refresh our memories.

Are u referring to the iwobi being described below or another iwobi we don't know of?

Iwobi's 6 assists and ten big chances created represents the best amongst Arsenal midfielders last season.


He was statistically our most creative midfielder last season.

BlueRayDick:


Wait a minute! Which takeons did iwobi do against non-bus parking teams before even doing against bus parking ones ? Please refresh our memories.

Are u referring to the iwobi being described below or another iwobi we don't know of?

To be fair to iwobi. That's was the only match I can vividly remember where he was easily dispossessed and using that 1 match isn't enough evidence that he's not good enough 1 on 1. Every footballer normally do have an error leading to goals even great footballers, so it's not fair to use that one match in saying he's not good in beating defenders or creating avenue for chances. We all watch matches last season and at least I know he's normally good(even the best ) in driving our team forward.

Jodera:
To be fair to iwobi. That's was the only match I can vividly remember where he was easily dispossessed and using that 1 match isn't enough evidence that he's not good enough 1 on 1. Every footballer normally do have an error leading to goals even great footballers, so it's not fair to use that one match in saying he's not good in beating defenders or creating avenue for chances. We all watch matches last season and at least I know he's normally good(even the best ) in driving our team forward.

Auba was dispossessed against in Europa final for the 2nd goal..
Lacazzete...At Stamford bridge.
Ozil..Loss to utd in Fa cup..
Torreira...against Fulham, Liverpool and wolves...

They are fans favorite and are should be untouched..

BTW, I want to ask, who do we look to change the game from the bench for us this year?

Jodera:
To be fair to iwobi. That's was the only match I can vividly remember where he was easily dispossessed and using that 1 match isn't enough evidence that he's not good enough 1 on 1. Every footballer normally do have an error leading to goals even great footballers, so it's not fair to use that one match in saying he's not good in beating defenders or creating avenue for chances. We all watch matches last season and at least I know he's normally good(even the best ) in driving our team forward.

I'm well aware he best Mkhitaryan and Ozil last season......but the way guys go on and on about his leaving just dey amaze me. Y'all call ozil shiiit cos he had a bad season forgetting how he's been miles ahead of Ìwobi and can still hit top form once more. The same people judge Mkhitaryan as shiiit cos of just one season he spent at arsenal...... But if I judge Ìwobi based on the years he's been at arsenal and still not a top player, they frown at that.

Well maybe it's just one match, maybe it's more....iwobi is not a perfect player that shouldn't be let go for a reasonable amount. Even himself admits his inconsistency.

busky101:
stop crying bro

Lol

Fkhalifa:

Auba was dispossessed against in Europa final for the 2nd goal..
Lacazzete...At Stamford bridge.
Ozil..Loss to utd in Fa cup..
Torreira...against Fulham, Liverpool and wolves...

They are fans favorite and are should be untouched..

BTW, I want to ask, who do we look to change the game from the bench for us this year?

All the examples you gave are really true. It happens to great footballers, so we can't use that against a footballer, except if such a player consistent does such a mistake.
To your second question, that's where Iwobi suppose to come into play. The season is long and hard. But then, we've to look at the board point of view also...ozil and mkhi won't be easy to sell, unlike iwobi, and we need to strengthen. The money can easily be recouped, and once ozil and mkhi are sold, I believe the wage bill will be restructured. I feel if ozil and mkhi were really disposable, iwobi wouldn't have gone.
Sorry I digress.
Back to your question, I feel Nelson is there. He should see this as an opportunity to grab his spot. If he fails, then it's solely his fault, and no one to blame for that. Saka should also be introduced towards end of matches to give him exposure and experience. Little min like that plus cup and Europa games will give him the needed exposure and confidence

Jodera:

All the examples you gave are really true. It happens to great footballers, so we can't use that against a footballer, except if such a player consistent does such a mistake.
To your second question, that's where Iwobi suppose to come into play. The season is long and hard. But then, we've to look at the board point of view also...ozil and mkhi won't be easy to sell, unlike iwobi, and we need to strengthen. The money can easily be recouped, and once ozil and mkhi are sold, I believe the wage bill will be restructured. I feel if ozil and mkhi were really disposable, iwobi wouldn't have gone.
Sorry I digress.
Back to your question, I feel Nelson is there. He should see this as an opportunity to grab his spot. If he fails, then it's solely his fault, and no one to blame for that. Saka should also be introduced towards end of matches to give him exposure and experience. Little min like that plus cup and Europa games will give him the needed exposure and confidence

Hmmmm
Good luck to Nelson,Saka and Fans.

BlueRayDick:


I'm well aware he best Mkhitaryan and Ozil last season......but the way guys go on and on about his leaving just dey amaze me. Y'all call ozil shiiit cos he had a bad season forgetting how he's been miles ahead of Ìwobi and can still hit top form once more. The same people judge Mkhitaryan as shiiit cos of just one season he spent at arsenal...... But if I judge Ìwobi based on the years he's been at arsenal and still not a top player, they frown at that.

Well maybe it's just one match, maybe it's more....iwobi is not a perfect player that shouldn't be let go for a reasonable amount. Even himself admits his inconsistency.

True tho...I feel it was his inconsistencies and the amount that sold him off. Why most people are giving chances to iwobi compared to ozil and mkhi is the age. Also, effectiveness on the wings. Of the 3 when Manning the wings, most people will prefer iwobi among the trio...if it's their preferred position, then ozil is the guy. Good biz for us all.
My hope now is for Nelson to step up from the bench.

Fkhalifa:
Hmmmm
Good luck to Nelson,Saka and Fans.

Lolzz...
Goodluck to us bro this season o.

Dreamswayne:

Let's wait then...


The injury situation is mostly overhyped by disgruntled Celtic fans...

this is coming from arsenal official site,is the injury still over hype

i agree 100% was iwobi starting XI quality? maybe not or debatable but like you rightly said of the bench he could cause some problems. if we had ready replacements his sale would have made sense.

that said i think we still have a decent chance of making top 4 not that our signings have remarkably made us better than our rivals but some of them have weakened a bit e.g man u and chelsea.

Marcelini:


We need good squad depth to challenge Liverpool or City.
We were all angry with Iwobi being a starter, but we all know he is a good squad depth player.
Liverpool has Shaquiri, Chamberlain, Lallana for squad depth. Those are experienced EPL players and not untested academy Boys.

Selling Iwobi doesn't look that good. Especially when we didn't even buy an upgrade on the left wing position. Keep him for squad depth, Ozil and Mkhitharyarn are useless and can't contribute much. Iwobi created more chances for us last season than both and his salary is good value for what he provides.

We only weakened our team selling Iwobi and putting hope on Nelson who had a failed loan at inferior Bundesliga, and did not in anyway look impressive against weak opponents in the pre season. Nelson cant dribble past his first marker, something Iwobi provides you with, and his finish isn't better than those of Iwobi.
How much did Liverpool spend to buy Shaquiri to sit on their bench for squad depth? Why did they not promote an untested academy boy instead?
This Iwobi sale was more about finance than football reasons, and it doesn't bode well for the future. Just when we thought we were going to start seeing a brutal Arsenal going all out to dominate in football, they went and pull off this bullshit.
The only way this Iwobi sale will make sense is if we replaced him with Zaha. But that didn't happen. So again, it was all about balancing the account books.

Marcelini:


Good money true, but only if it were reinvested on an upgrade left winger to provide take ons and create chances against bus parking teams like Iwobi did, though not at top level. Bad move if money is just to balance account books for other already bought players , as its beginning to look like.

See Pepe as Iwobi's replacement. It was the bid from Everton that helped push for Tierney and Luiz.

We are not United or Man City. We are poor. The earlier it sinks the better. Remember our budget was 45m? It was the brilliance of Raul Sanlehi that made our summer respectable.

The point is appreciating why some decisions were made.