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Gabriel out for up to 2 months, how Arsenal should manage it
Hincapie, Mosquera or Calafiori? I take a deeper look at the best solutions to Gabriel's absence
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🤯Gabriel out for up to 2 months, how Arsenal should manage it
🔸Keep Mosquera on the right
🔸Hincapie & MLS + Calafiori & Hincapie
🔸Cala 'Stones' role or MLS inverting
I detail my preferences & reasons in latest newsletter. Nice, quick & free read!👇
fresharsenal.substack.com/p/gabriel-ou...
🔸Keep Mosquera on the right
🔸Hincapie & MLS + Calafiori & Hincapie
🔸Cala 'Stones' role or MLS inverting
I detail my preferences & reasons in latest newsletter. Nice, quick & free read!👇
fresharsenal.substack.com/p/gabriel-ou...
Stunned so many are calling for Mosquera LCB.
Leaving Hincapie and Lewis-Skelly on the bench, elite, fresh left-sided defenders, to make Mosquera play on his weaker side, and pair two aerially poor CBs in Saliba and Mosquera would be incredibly stupid for a number of reasons 🔽
Leaving Hincapie and Lewis-Skelly on the bench, elite, fresh left-sided defenders, to make Mosquera play on his weaker side, and pair two aerially poor CBs in Saliba and Mosquera would be incredibly stupid for a number of reasons 🔽
🤯Gabriel out for up to 2 months, how Arsenal should manage it
🔸Keep Mosquera on the right
🔸Hincapie & MLS + Calafiori & Hincapie
🔸Cala 'Stones' role or MLS inverting
I detail my preferences & reasons in latest newsletter. Nice, quick & free read!👇
fresharsenal.substack.com/p/gabriel-ou...
🔸Keep Mosquera on the right
🔸Hincapie & MLS + Calafiori & Hincapie
🔸Cala 'Stones' role or MLS inverting
I detail my preferences & reasons in latest newsletter. Nice, quick & free read!👇
fresharsenal.substack.com/p/gabriel-ou...
Gabriel out for up to 2 months, how Arsenal should manage it
Hincapie, Mosquera or Calafiori? I take a deeper look at the best solutions to Gabriel's absence
fresharsenal.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Stunned so many are calling for Mosquera LCB.
Leaving Hincapie and Lewis-Skelly on the bench, elite, fresh left-sided defenders, to make Mosquera play on his weaker side, and pair two aerially poor CBs in Saliba and Mosquera would be incredibly stupid for a number of reasons 🔽
Leaving Hincapie and Lewis-Skelly on the bench, elite, fresh left-sided defenders, to make Mosquera play on his weaker side, and pair two aerially poor CBs in Saliba and Mosquera would be incredibly stupid for a number of reasons 🔽
🤯Gabriel out for up to 2 months, how Arsenal should manage it
🔸Keep Mosquera on the right
🔸Hincapie & MLS + Calafiori & Hincapie
🔸Cala 'Stones' role or MLS inverting
I detail my preferences & reasons in latest newsletter. Nice, quick & free read!👇
fresharsenal.substack.com/p/gabriel-ou...
🔸Keep Mosquera on the right
🔸Hincapie & MLS + Calafiori & Hincapie
🔸Cala 'Stones' role or MLS inverting
I detail my preferences & reasons in latest newsletter. Nice, quick & free read!👇
fresharsenal.substack.com/p/gabriel-ou...
Gabriel out for up to 2 months, how Arsenal should manage it
Hincapie, Mosquera or Calafiori? I take a deeper look at the best solutions to Gabriel's absence
fresharsenal.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🤯Gabriel out for up to 2 months, how Arsenal should manage it
🔸Keep Mosquera on the right
🔸Hincapie & MLS + Calafiori & Hincapie
🔸Cala 'Stones' role or MLS inverting
I detail my preferences & reasons in latest newsletter. Nice, quick & free read!👇
fresharsenal.substack.com/p/gabriel-ou...
🔸Keep Mosquera on the right
🔸Hincapie & MLS + Calafiori & Hincapie
🔸Cala 'Stones' role or MLS inverting
I detail my preferences & reasons in latest newsletter. Nice, quick & free read!👇
fresharsenal.substack.com/p/gabriel-ou...
Brilliant finishes from Bukayo Saka and Ebere Eze tonight for England to give them a 2-0 win, playing from the right and left wings 🏴
Can't wait to see that for Arsenal, with Odegaard in the middle!
Difference makers ⚡️
Can't wait to see that for Arsenal, with Odegaard in the middle!
Difference makers ⚡️
November 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Brilliant finishes from Bukayo Saka and Ebere Eze tonight for England to give them a 2-0 win, playing from the right and left wings 🏴
Can't wait to see that for Arsenal, with Odegaard in the middle!
Difference makers ⚡️
Can't wait to see that for Arsenal, with Odegaard in the middle!
Difference makers ⚡️
Spurs, Bayern, Chelsea in a week to return is huge.
Two home, all in London and returning players will help. Need to rotate wisely between the three to suit the opposition.
Mikel and coaching staff will be planning every detail over the break.
Two home, all in London and returning players will help. Need to rotate wisely between the three to suit the opposition.
Mikel and coaching staff will be planning every detail over the break.
November 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Spurs, Bayern, Chelsea in a week to return is huge.
Two home, all in London and returning players will help. Need to rotate wisely between the three to suit the opposition.
Mikel and coaching staff will be planning every detail over the break.
Two home, all in London and returning players will help. Need to rotate wisely between the three to suit the opposition.
Mikel and coaching staff will be planning every detail over the break.
Do Liverpool fans regret celebrating Sunderland's late goal last night? That's an extra point for their top 5 rivals.
November 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Do Liverpool fans regret celebrating Sunderland's late goal last night? That's an extra point for their top 5 rivals.
We've either stayed neutral with City and Liverpool or +1 gained a point on one, -2 on the other.
Don't stress about the outcome, just enjoy the game.
Not long ago, we were 5pts off the top, going into this break at worst we are 4pts clear at the top.
Don't stress about the outcome, just enjoy the game.
Not long ago, we were 5pts off the top, going into this break at worst we are 4pts clear at the top.
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We've either stayed neutral with City and Liverpool or +1 gained a point on one, -2 on the other.
Don't stress about the outcome, just enjoy the game.
Not long ago, we were 5pts off the top, going into this break at worst we are 4pts clear at the top.
Don't stress about the outcome, just enjoy the game.
Not long ago, we were 5pts off the top, going into this break at worst we are 4pts clear at the top.
Xhaka put his hands on his knees and just hoped as it fell to Merino. Stunning block from Ballard to deny a certain goal.
November 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Xhaka put his hands on his knees and just hoped as it fell to Merino. Stunning block from Ballard to deny a certain goal.
£28m for Merino was lambasted as a waste in many parts, as was £27m for Trossard. But what value they have both proven to be.
November 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
£28m for Merino was lambasted as a waste in many parts, as was £27m for Trossard. But what value they have both proven to be.
Inter have Kairat at home this evening but their final four Champions League fixtures are quite something 🤯
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Inter have Kairat at home this evening but their final four Champions League fixtures are quite something 🤯
I thought this was the worst Premier League ever? Premier League clubs doing pretty well in the Champions League...
November 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I thought this was the worst Premier League ever? Premier League clubs doing pretty well in the Champions League...
Arsenal still have to face Bayern (h) and Inter (a), the only two other teams in the Champions League that have a 100% record.
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Arsenal still have to face Bayern (h) and Inter (a), the only two other teams in the Champions League that have a 100% record.
Don't remember Vini Jr having a good game in Europe recently, just got outclassed by the worst RB in the Premier League.
November 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Don't remember Vini Jr having a good game in Europe recently, just got outclassed by the worst RB in the Premier League.
🇪🇨Piero Hincapie vs. Slavia Prague
🔹6/6 ground duels
🔹2/2 aerial duels
🔹2/2 tackles
🔹0 dribbled past
🔸14 passes
Incredibly solid, but not involved enough on ball, he was ignored in wide areas, team must adjust & utilise when he's LB.
🔹6/6 ground duels
🔹2/2 aerial duels
🔹2/2 tackles
🔹0 dribbled past
🔸14 passes
Incredibly solid, but not involved enough on ball, he was ignored in wide areas, team must adjust & utilise when he's LB.
November 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🇪🇨Piero Hincapie vs. Slavia Prague
🔹6/6 ground duels
🔹2/2 aerial duels
🔹2/2 tackles
🔹0 dribbled past
🔸14 passes
Incredibly solid, but not involved enough on ball, he was ignored in wide areas, team must adjust & utilise when he's LB.
🔹6/6 ground duels
🔹2/2 aerial duels
🔹2/2 tackles
🔹0 dribbled past
🔸14 passes
Incredibly solid, but not involved enough on ball, he was ignored in wide areas, team must adjust & utilise when he's LB.
Surprised the CBs, Rice, Saka are not being given some time off, but we don't have the data on who needs more minutes vs. less, the club do.
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Surprised the CBs, Rice, Saka are not being given some time off, but we don't have the data on who needs more minutes vs. less, the club do.
Max Dowman has become the youngest player to ever play in the Champions League (15 years, 308 days old) 👏
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Max Dowman has become the youngest player to ever play in the Champions League (15 years, 308 days old) 👏
⏰ for changes
🔹White for Timber
🔹MLS for Gabriel (Hincapie to LCB)
🔹Eze for Trossard
Then on 75' if still 2 up:
🔸Harriman-Annous for Rice/Merino
🔸Dowman for Saka
🔹White for Timber
🔹MLS for Gabriel (Hincapie to LCB)
🔹Eze for Trossard
Then on 75' if still 2 up:
🔸Harriman-Annous for Rice/Merino
🔸Dowman for Saka
November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
⏰ for changes
🔹White for Timber
🔹MLS for Gabriel (Hincapie to LCB)
🔹Eze for Trossard
Then on 75' if still 2 up:
🔸Harriman-Annous for Rice/Merino
🔸Dowman for Saka
🔹White for Timber
🔹MLS for Gabriel (Hincapie to LCB)
🔹Eze for Trossard
Then on 75' if still 2 up:
🔸Harriman-Annous for Rice/Merino
🔸Dowman for Saka
No Gyokeres in training so that almost certainly means he is out for tomorrow.
I'd start Harriman-Annous at ST. Put experience around him (Saka and Trossard), Merino as the left 8 giving extra presence there, Rice as the 6 (Zubi is suspended).
I'd start Harriman-Annous at ST. Put experience around him (Saka and Trossard), Merino as the left 8 giving extra presence there, Rice as the 6 (Zubi is suspended).
November 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
No Gyokeres in training so that almost certainly means he is out for tomorrow.
I'd start Harriman-Annous at ST. Put experience around him (Saka and Trossard), Merino as the left 8 giving extra presence there, Rice as the 6 (Zubi is suspended).
I'd start Harriman-Annous at ST. Put experience around him (Saka and Trossard), Merino as the left 8 giving extra presence there, Rice as the 6 (Zubi is suspended).
Only Manchester City have scored more goals than Arsenal (20 vs 18) and Haaland has scored 13 of those.
November 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Only Manchester City have scored more goals than Arsenal (20 vs 18) and Haaland has scored 13 of those.
My team vs. Slavia (if Gyokeres has any doubt)
November 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
My team vs. Slavia (if Gyokeres has any doubt)
Arsenal's 9 remaining fixtures before the halfway stage in the league:
Sunderland (a)
Tottenham (h)
Chelsea (a)
Brentford (h)
Villa (a)
Wolves (h)
Everton (a)
Brighton (h)
How many points?
Sunderland (a)
Tottenham (h)
Chelsea (a)
Brentford (h)
Villa (a)
Wolves (h)
Everton (a)
Brighton (h)
How many points?
November 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Arsenal's 9 remaining fixtures before the halfway stage in the league:
Sunderland (a)
Tottenham (h)
Chelsea (a)
Brentford (h)
Villa (a)
Wolves (h)
Everton (a)
Brighton (h)
How many points?
Sunderland (a)
Tottenham (h)
Chelsea (a)
Brentford (h)
Villa (a)
Wolves (h)
Everton (a)
Brighton (h)
How many points?
Arsenal Palace QF falls between Wolves (h) and Everton (a) in the league.
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Arsenal Palace QF falls between Wolves (h) and Everton (a) in the league.
Liverpool sold all their squad depth so they could get a 150m luxury player and a 90m sub striker.
Both Arsenal and Liverpool made 10 changes tonight and look at the difference in quality.
Liverpool went for the headlines this summer and blew up good strategy.
Both Arsenal and Liverpool made 10 changes tonight and look at the difference in quality.
Liverpool went for the headlines this summer and blew up good strategy.
October 29, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Liverpool sold all their squad depth so they could get a 150m luxury player and a 90m sub striker.
Both Arsenal and Liverpool made 10 changes tonight and look at the difference in quality.
Liverpool went for the headlines this summer and blew up good strategy.
Both Arsenal and Liverpool made 10 changes tonight and look at the difference in quality.
Liverpool went for the headlines this summer and blew up good strategy.
Ethan Nwaneri was far from perfect tonight but he got 7 (🤯) shots away from central positions and scored a beautiful opening goal.
Crucial development minutes for him centrally to get him ready for the key moments.
Crucial development minutes for him centrally to get him ready for the key moments.
October 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Ethan Nwaneri was far from perfect tonight but he got 7 (🤯) shots away from central positions and scored a beautiful opening goal.
Crucial development minutes for him centrally to get him ready for the key moments.
Crucial development minutes for him centrally to get him ready for the key moments.
Liverpool have lost to Crystal Palace as many times this season as Arsenal have conceded goals in all competitions (3).
Unbelievable.
Unbelievable.
October 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Liverpool have lost to Crystal Palace as many times this season as Arsenal have conceded goals in all competitions (3).
Unbelievable.
Unbelievable.
🇪🇨Piero Hincapie vs. Brighton (LCB)
4 clearances
94% pass accuracy
3/4 ground duels won
3/3 aerial duels won
Solid display in his first start, can't wait to see more of him in an Arsenal shirt 😍
4 clearances
94% pass accuracy
3/4 ground duels won
3/3 aerial duels won
Solid display in his first start, can't wait to see more of him in an Arsenal shirt 😍
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🇪🇨Piero Hincapie vs. Brighton (LCB)
4 clearances
94% pass accuracy
3/4 ground duels won
3/3 aerial duels won
Solid display in his first start, can't wait to see more of him in an Arsenal shirt 😍
4 clearances
94% pass accuracy
3/4 ground duels won
3/3 aerial duels won
Solid display in his first start, can't wait to see more of him in an Arsenal shirt 😍