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Could Arsenal win this league, they are looking impressive again tonight, confidence is sky high.

very unlikely still, but theres a chance, albeit a small one..........

cracking first half performance, stiil look a bit shaky at the back at times (starting with the keeper)

I worry about Taylor finding a soft red in the 2nd half mind.
 

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very unlikely still, but theres a chance, albeit a small one..........

cracking first half performance, stiil look a bit shaky at the back at times (starting with the keeper)

I worry about Taylor finding a soft red in the 2nd half mind.

Ramsdale is a quality keeper, I always think he looks really assured.
I’ve only seen him in games on TV though.
 
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very unlikely still, but theres a chance, albeit a small one..........

cracking first half performance, stiil look a bit shaky at the back at times (starting with the keeper)

I worry about Taylor finding a soft red in the 2nd half mind.

Next three games are key for them - Newcastle,Spurs then Utd - how they get on through them would certainly show how they lay
 

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Could Arsenal win this league, they are looking impressive again tonight, confidence is sky high.

It’s looking more likely every week. Especially if those behind, notably City, drop any more points.

I still question whether Arsenal have the squad depth to cope with too many injuries, but if they can keep a hardcore thirteen or fourteen fit they’ve every chance.

And that’s good for the Premier League. It needs different names on the trophy.
 

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Well we made hard work of that in the end but a cracking set of results for us today, the hope is real. Good time to play Brighton without Caicedo and McAllister yet they still caused us plenty of problems 2nd half.

Have to admire what Brighton have achieved recently considering the business model they operate on compared to plenty of others, they continue to have plenty of decent players, Mitoma another that looks top class, yet never really seem to miss the ones that they sell for the big bucks
 

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Well we made hard work of that in the end but a cracking set of results for us today, the hope is real. Good time to play Brighton without Caicedo and McAllister yet they still caused us plenty of problems 2nd half.

Have to admire what Brighton have achieved recently considering the business model they operate on compared to plenty of others, they continue to have plenty of decent players, Mitoma another that looks top class, yet never really seem to miss the ones that they sell for the big bucks
I was disappointed with our keeper tonight. Two soft goals he should have saved.
Have to say Arsenal are looking good.
 

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I have been impressed with them and believe it could well be Arsenals year
A good win but there has to be concerns over the defence with the two soft goals conceded and Brighton getting in behind off the shoulder of players and the space afforded to them in dangerous positions.
It was probably a good game for Arteta as despite the win they shouldnt get carried away as there are things to work on and they will be tested more in the next 3 games.
 

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A good win but there has to be concerns over the defence with the two soft goals conceded and Brighton getting in behind off the shoulder of players and the space afforded to them in dangerous positions.
It was probably a good game for Arteta as despite the win they shouldnt get carried away as there are things to work on and they will be tested more in the next 3 games.
Totally agree but, I think Arsenal have less problems than City at the moment. City are not converting enough chances early doors and yesterdays result showed that once more.
 

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I am actually starting to worry now.
I always used to think that Spurs winning the title would be my worst day in football...
But I'm starting to think that this lot are more obnoxious.
City or Newcastle please. Genuinely dont give a flying f about either of them and have no family members/friends to be smug about it.
 

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Totally agree but, I think Arsenal have less problems than City at the moment. City are not converting enough chances early doors and yesterdays result showed that once more.
It really doesn't make sense that City aren't smashing the league. You take last season's team which was unreal, and add a striker who's basically scoring two goals a game... How are they not winning it by a landslide?? ?
 

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It really doesn't make sense that City aren't smashing the league. You take last season's team which was unreal, and add a striker who's basically scoring two goals a game... How are they not winning it by a landslide?? ?
They are quite poor at the back if you get at them.
Teams now realise sitting back dosnt work against them.
So if your going to get beat you might as well have a go at them.

Plus their finishing hasn’t been up to their usual standard.
 

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They are quite poor at the back if you get at them.
Teams now realise sitting back dosnt work against them.
So if your going to get beat you might as well have a go at them.

Plus their finishing hasn’t been up to their usual standard.
Defensively I am not to concerned, having the 3rd best defence in the league. Cancello and Walker have not played the last few games so we could be stronger. Conceding one yesterday is not a problem if you put your chances away. Alvarez should help there.
Teams have sat back for the last few years. But we just don’t flow at the moment. Come what may it is making the title interesting.
Oddly enough a few Arsenal pals have been getting a bit louder on Facebook lately having a few digs ?
 
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