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Im not 100% either. Dont think the word sacked was ever mentioned. Just he was leaving. He was never one to complain or have digs but I do remember some comments from him alluding to signings. Though if it was his decision to bring in Fabio Silva for however much I can see why. They didnt replace Jota did they?

Did they sack him? I thought it was mutual. Got the impression he was done and potentially not sold on the direction they were going. Wasnt he after more investment?

Surely we cant be taking Coady and Mings and not playing either of them CB in Maguire's absence?

I suppose it's because I absolutely dont see him as a central player akin to Mount. He's an either side of the forward player, carrying the ball in to the final third, making runs to make space or in behind or even leading a break from the back. I just think he's bottom of a long list of players that play that position. Saying that Sterling, who I'd say occupies the same position in the England side anyway, has been gash of late. But I'd still choose him over Lingard. Grealish, Greenwood, Saka, Rashford, Foden and Sancho all ahead of him too. Even centrally I'd probably prefer to play Grealish. I still think the choice should have been AWB over Lingard given CB is our weakest position, if we're considering playing a RB in a back 3. AWB is easily the best defender of the lot. 1 less of Trent, Trippier, Walker and James with AWB getting in. And obviously Lingard out. We're sorted on the attacking front.

Are you high?

Had to be.

This is bang on. Absolute madness for him to stay there he'll be wasted if they continue to play the same way they have. A lot of Arsenal fans replying, some saying you should sacrifice the system that produces few goals rather than an attacking midfielder that seems capable of getting those goals. Which is absolutely bang on especially if they dont have a budget to bring in the players they need to execute what Arteta is trying to do. The Arsenal fans saying that he could fit in obviously havent watched him play for us.

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Dont bite Froggy

This fucking takeover best get sorted one way or another fast just so we can bin this fucking thread.

The away goals rule simply reduces the margin to win. I think it inherently promotes more attacking football because a draw can be turned in to a win. The benefits of scoring are closer. I mean i do think its insane at the same time, but that insanity does benefit 2 legged international cup football. I think binning it would result in more boring overall ties and more penalties. Its far from perfect, but i definitely think it adds to the format.

Wey it was that and choosing to not defend whilst 3-0 up

Stavely did say that the PL were ultimately asking for MBS to go through the O&D test, didnt she?

You're wasting your breathe replying to what you have replied to. Safe yourself the frustration and ignore it. Trust me.

Love the fact we're paying the same amount on a training camp as Peterborough are. Cant wait for next season.

Swear she's kissing Dan.

Pogba was anonymous as usual... He had fuck all options to be fair to him. Seemingly he was told to get the ball just before or on the half way line and pick a pass to start a move. But he was only able to pass in front of him, and no one in front of him could break them down. No one tried to make a run behind the line for a ball over the top to then get bodies in the middle. It's all they needed to do. Instead the passed their way in to a brick wall. They didn;t even use that opportunity to put diagonal balls in to the box to cause some confusion or get Cavani on the end of. Baffling performance by the whole team tbf.

Aye not at all. They desperately missed that pace to break the line and offer any kind of positive option for Pogba who had a lot of the ball and a lot of time. They had fuck all in them to break them down and get in by passing through them.

Agree with that. Rashford should have been off about 70 minutes in. Wey, maybe not biggest, but still.

Why the fuck did try and place it man?

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