The cover photo is the first picture I took when I visited Emirates 3 years back against Burnley. Dani Ceballos played brilliantly that day, I was saving this for the big day!
We are almost there for the biggest game of this season. It’s going to be even sweeter if we win today and retain our ‘top of the league’ position against Conte’s side.
Line up is out and we have Partey and Zinchenko back in playing XI. That’s good news for us, we need Partey’s brilliance in the midfield and Zinchenko’s link up with Martinelli.
Arteta has specifically asked the supporters to UP the game in stadium. If you are reading this while in the queue at Emirates, make sure to return back after the game with a sore throat. This is what he had to say for the Derby.
“I can’t wait to see the atmosphere, I am so excited about it. We experienced an incredible game and atmosphere last time we played them at home and I encourage everyone to do the same.”
source: Arsenal.com
Odegaard talked about his first goal against Spu*s at Emirates, he didn’t really like the empty stadium at that time but go on lad, score one today and you will see how much you are loved in North London. Gabriel Jesus is playing his first North London Derby and he is as excited as anyone else.
I should appreciate Mikel’s attempt to rebuild the culture at club. The excitements are at all time high, fans are loudest and we, fans, are buzzing before every game. The negativity of last two seasons has gone a bit (at least for me) and we can all see the players are buying it now. Everyone wants to prove a point and contribute in Arsenal win.
Talk about proving a point and you can’t ignore Martinelli. At the age of 21, he is a starter for one of the biggest club in the world, in one of the toughest leagues. He is a machine, he never tires and you leave him unattended for a minute and he will make you regret.
Hear me out, Martinelli and Jesus are better than Son and Kane. Fu*k the Spu*s, all of them.
About time now, only some 30 minutes left for the game. Enjoy it from whichever part of the world you are from, lets beat them 4-0 today and show who owns the London!
P.S. – Thank you for all your support, LiR is approved for Google News now (I might have to stop cussing now, lol). It couldn’t have been possible without you.
Adequate I suppose. A typical early round game in a minor euro junket. Looks like no one picked up injuries.
The result is what was needed the playing style against Bodo/Glimt especially in the 2nd half was meh, but enough to produce a score line that flatters us.
Got to see the highlights this morning and happy for the 3 although expected.
Difficult to give opinions on a short highlight reel. Turner doesn’t look as bad as some make out.Eddie needs a run of games and Partey was missed in MF, so a replacement is essential in January. With Patino and Azeez plus excelling on loans we should buy an experienced 26/7 YO MF, although I do like the idea of buying Troussard. He would be a very interesting acquisition.
All in all a good work out for the ‘B’ team, but still a fair amount of work to do to play collectively, which should come with more games played.
3:0*
G’wan the bluebirds! Safe trip home Kroenkephobe.
Haaland only scored one today,totally overrated!
Guimares was seriously impressive for Newcastle today, Almiron also seems to have become a proper player. Mind you Brentford were poor enough.
Hoping Brighton do us a favour but I have a bad feeling having watched the first 15 mins. Doherty is getting too much room for my liking.
Both my brothers are Liverpool fans,is it possible I’ll get bragging rights for the first time in what seems like forever??
Almunia
A great day from start to finish (home at 11pm ffs). Seeing Cardiff win away, let alone score three, is a rare and wonderful treasure. Strange place is Wigan FC. It’s almost like a theme park for away fans. No home support, very comfy (and cheap) bar attached to the away end and absolutely no singing from their end. Cardiff players and fans dominated making for a loud and raucous atmosphere. There were drunken 70 year old men falling over seats everywhere and 20 something boys coked up to their eyeballs. My daughter loved every minute of it.
Josh Magennis from the north on show for them and James McClean who seems to have lost his belligerence and effectiveness over the years. By contrast, our two Callums were fucking terrific. A brilliant day – my travelling companion said she’d never forget it – so job done!
Now to the small matter of the bin dippers. Win today and I want to hear all about you ‘samsunging’ your brothers straight after the final whistle!
Good to hear the day went well. Makes you wonder how clubs like Wigan can survive doesn’t it. McClean is definitely winding down. No longer a starter for Ireland either. He’s made a good career for himself considering. Robinson and O’Dowda seem to be enjoying themselves.
I see Liverpool have their very own Kim Kallstrom in Arthur. Signed on deadline day,one substitute appearance, now 3-4 months out with an injury. I still fear Klopp though. He’s capable of getting a tune out of his misfiring team today. Firminio above all seems to relish playing against us. Let’s hope recent form prevails.
The Everton-utd game at 7 means it’s sport all the way today. England v Australia in the t20 in half an hour. Takes us nicely to Palace v Leeds, then the big one,then Goodison. Hope you all have a good day(results allowing).
Almunia
I was obliged to be courteous and uncharacteristically kind to Ms Kroenkephobe this morning before setting out the exact same essential sporting itinerary to her. I even buttered her toast! (no, that’s not some obscure innuendo! Although it could probably be used as such).
You’re right and grounded to fear Liverpool – they could easily be back to their best this afternoon if only to spite us. Nevertheless, my krystalkroenkeball sees us prevailing with a 2-1. Partey again and Jesus. How are you watching the cricket? I very much doubt its on terrestrial! Not on sky here. Probably BT. I see they hit over 200 but 4 or 5 teams are capable of topping that.
Good win for England but Aussies played their reserve attack so hard to tell the significance of it. Watched it on bt via a dodgy stick(also not a euphemism!)
Kick off getting closer,starting to get nervous. Going to go for a rare clean sheet,2 nil to the gunners.
Fuck me,just saw the draw for the euro 24 qualifiers. Ireland got a ridiculous group yet again. How the hell are France second seeds?? All the home nations have a fair shot at it,even Northern Ireland despite being 5th seeds. I’m gutted for Stephen Kenny,he won’t make it through that group. Anyway,here’s the draw if you’re interested.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63191282
I saw the draw too mate and came on to commiserate. Once you drop out of those high seedings, getting back is a nightmare. It laughably happened to ingerland in the 80s and it cost them. I got the cricket on a line by line feed in the end. You obviously saw what Wade did to potentially block that catch. Not a good look for him nor the Aussies. The WC is going to be maaad!