SuburbanGoonerChris
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We go again. The Arsenal. Do bloggy things. Do Poddy things. None of them particularly 'edgy'.
Blog here - http://suburbangooners.com/
Pod things here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKJhxgkThecRrNSs9Cq8WKQ
Also occasional Fan's Voice on BBC Sport.
Blog here - http://suburbangooners.com/
Pod things here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKJhxgkThecRrNSs9Cq8WKQ
Also occasional Fan's Voice on BBC Sport.
TV off.
Four points clear but this team don’t know how to play against low blocks and counter attacks.
Not what title-winning sides are made of.
Unacceptable.
Four points clear but this team don’t know how to play against low blocks and counter attacks.
Not what title-winning sides are made of.
Unacceptable.
January 25, 2026 at 6:18 PM
TV off.
Four points clear but this team don’t know how to play against low blocks and counter attacks.
Not what title-winning sides are made of.
Unacceptable.
Four points clear but this team don’t know how to play against low blocks and counter attacks.
Not what title-winning sides are made of.
Unacceptable.
We need to have a serious conversation about the mentality of this Arsenal team.
Sorry - but this has been tragic.
Sorry - but this has been tragic.
January 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM
We need to have a serious conversation about the mentality of this Arsenal team.
Sorry - but this has been tragic.
Sorry - but this has been tragic.
Did Martinez just punch Jesus in the head???
January 25, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Did Martinez just punch Jesus in the head???
Change it.
Now.
Now.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Change it.
Now.
Now.
Five minutes into the second half and we haven’t strung three passes together.
Pathetic.
Change it Arteta.
Pathetic.
Change it Arteta.
January 25, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Five minutes into the second half and we haven’t strung three passes together.
Pathetic.
Change it Arteta.
Pathetic.
Change it Arteta.
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Ødegaard not being there influences Saliba's first touch, which created more trouble.
If you watch it back, you see Saliba scan to his left and look at the massive space in the middle where there should be a teammate and where he could have safely gone with that ball.
If you watch it back, you see Saliba scan to his left and look at the massive space in the middle where there should be a teammate and where he could have safely gone with that ball.
Super late recognition from Martin Ødegaard on the Manchester United goal of where he needed to go. He hesitated, too.
Declan Rice played the ball back and continued up field. There's a massive space in the middle for Ødegaard to fill and he doesn't react.
Declan Rice played the ball back and continued up field. There's a massive space in the middle for Ødegaard to fill and he doesn't react.
January 25, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Ødegaard not being there influences Saliba's first touch, which created more trouble.
If you watch it back, you see Saliba scan to his left and look at the massive space in the middle where there should be a teammate and where he could have safely gone with that ball.
If you watch it back, you see Saliba scan to his left and look at the massive space in the middle where there should be a teammate and where he could have safely gone with that ball.
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It truly is Arsenal vs Arsenal in this title race.
January 25, 2026 at 5:18 PM
It truly is Arsenal vs Arsenal in this title race.
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Started well, pressed well. Got a goal, even if us going forward was a chore. Then completely capitulated and gave them a goal. It has been unacceptable since then.
Hope we can turn it around
Hope we can turn it around
January 25, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Started well, pressed well. Got a goal, even if us going forward was a chore. Then completely capitulated and gave them a goal. It has been unacceptable since then.
Hope we can turn it around
Hope we can turn it around
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Playing the mythical badge instead of the shit team that's actually on the pitch. Wake the fuck up.
January 25, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Playing the mythical badge instead of the shit team that's actually on the pitch. Wake the fuck up.
Absolute gift for Man United. Dominated them, deservedly ahead, then after that we just got sloppier and sloppier.
It’s like the nerves kicked in, when they really shouldn’t have.
Playing the badge.
Come on Arsenal, you’re better than that.
I hope.
It’s like the nerves kicked in, when they really shouldn’t have.
Playing the badge.
Come on Arsenal, you’re better than that.
I hope.
January 25, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Absolute gift for Man United. Dominated them, deservedly ahead, then after that we just got sloppier and sloppier.
It’s like the nerves kicked in, when they really shouldn’t have.
Playing the badge.
Come on Arsenal, you’re better than that.
I hope.
It’s like the nerves kicked in, when they really shouldn’t have.
Playing the badge.
Come on Arsenal, you’re better than that.
I hope.
Fucking terrible defending. Ever since we scored.
January 25, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Fucking terrible defending. Ever since we scored.
Amazing positioning from timber. Proper strikers instinct there 👀
January 25, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Amazing positioning from timber. Proper strikers instinct there 👀
Tough one today. Lot of history with this lot. But job has to be done. Some thoguhts - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/25/u...
Unlocking the block: Control or creativity against United?
Match day folks! And it's time to put everything to one side - the worry of a resurgent United, the fear of a blip after City's win against Wolves, the concern over two goalless draws in the Premier L...
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January 25, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Tough one today. Lot of history with this lot. But job has to be done. Some thoguhts - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/25/u...
Belated thoughts today, on account of time zones n'stuff, but penned some thoughts on the plane post Arteta presser, etc - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/24/a...
Arsenal must rediscover domestic ruthlessness against united tomorrow
Howdy folks, from an overcast Sri Lanka in which I’m operating on about two hours sleep, so please bear with me if my usual Arsenal-related rambling is a little more incoherent than usual.
We heard f...
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January 24, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Belated thoughts today, on account of time zones n'stuff, but penned some thoughts on the plane post Arteta presser, etc - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/24/a...
United under Carrick are an unknown quantity, which adds to the apprehension, ahead of a big game on Sunday - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/23/u...
United are the unknown quantity
I've been up since some ungodly hour this morning, as the Management and I head off for some winter sun for a couple of weeks, which is great. The missing of The Emirates and at least three home games...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:31 AM
United under Carrick are an unknown quantity, which adds to the apprehension, ahead of a big game on Sunday - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/23/u...
A good move for Ethan, A good move for Arsenal, A good move for Marseille. Some thoughts on yesterday's move -
www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/22/f...
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From Colney to the Côte d’Azur: Nwaneri treads the Saliba path
Morning campers. Hope we're all good?
I was going to start looking ahead to the United game on Sunday, but given Ethan Nwaneri has essentially signed for Marseille on loan for the rest of this season...
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January 22, 2026 at 7:39 AM
A good move for Ethan, A good move for Arsenal, A good move for Marseille. Some thoughts on yesterday's move -
www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/22/f...
www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/22/f...
Some thoughts from me on BBC Sport about last night's game, the differences in opponents and how it brings the best out of some of our players - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Some thoughts from me on BBC Sport about last night's game, the differences in opponents and how it brings the best out of some of our players - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Had a look at how the draw works - we will play a team that finishes 15-18 in the group stages in the last 16. I expect one of those teams will be someone quite tasty....
January 21, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Had a look at how the draw works - we will play a team that finishes 15-18 in the group stages in the last 16. I expect one of those teams will be someone quite tasty....
So many positives to take from last night's win. Here's a few I picked out in today's blog - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/21/n...
No treacle, just proper football: Predatory Jesus and the San Siro masterclass for The Arsenal
Three goals, three points, an away win to the team currently first in Serie A, doing it with a rotated team, players in attack finding form. What’s not to like about yesterday’s 3-1 win at the San Sir...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:08 AM
So many positives to take from last night's win. Here's a few I picked out in today's blog - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/21/n...
BIG VIK!!
That’s the archetypal goal that we saw last season. Run in behind, powerful finish, bit of luck with the rebound.
And the confidence from that strike too - impressive.
That’s the archetypal goal that we saw last season. Run in behind, powerful finish, bit of luck with the rebound.
And the confidence from that strike too - impressive.
January 20, 2026 at 9:43 PM
BIG VIK!!
That’s the archetypal goal that we saw last season. Run in behind, powerful finish, bit of luck with the rebound.
And the confidence from that strike too - impressive.
That’s the archetypal goal that we saw last season. Run in behind, powerful finish, bit of luck with the rebound.
And the confidence from that strike too - impressive.
Timber/White job share.
Spot on.
Spot on.
January 20, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Timber/White job share.
Spot on.
Spot on.
That was a half in which we felt very comfortable for the most part. Inter playing the counter attack game, looking occasionally dangerous on it, but we’ve been superb. Saka has his man on toast, Gabby J doing the business up top (he does love the CL), we look dynamic.
January 20, 2026 at 8:52 PM
That was a half in which we felt very comfortable for the most part. Inter playing the counter attack game, looking occasionally dangerous on it, but we’ve been superb. Saka has his man on toast, Gabby J doing the business up top (he does love the CL), we look dynamic.
GABBY J!!
Deserved.
Been all over them.
This is what VAR has done to me tho - didn’t celebrate - instantly thought “that’ll be offside no doubt”
Isn’t that sad?
Deserved.
Been all over them.
This is what VAR has done to me tho - didn’t celebrate - instantly thought “that’ll be offside no doubt”
Isn’t that sad?
January 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM
GABBY J!!
Deserved.
Been all over them.
This is what VAR has done to me tho - didn’t celebrate - instantly thought “that’ll be offside no doubt”
Isn’t that sad?
Deserved.
Been all over them.
This is what VAR has done to me tho - didn’t celebrate - instantly thought “that’ll be offside no doubt”
Isn’t that sad?
That’s a Saka and a Zubi away from being spot on for me. Nice.
January 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM
That’s a Saka and a Zubi away from being spot on for me. Nice.
I really REALLY hope Mikel rotates well tonight. Some thoughts ahead of Inter away - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/20/i...
Inter away: My one big fear…
I know the Champions League is an important competition for us. I know that we want to finish in the top two. And I know that a win, or even a draw tonight, will essentially seal that.
But please, ...
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January 20, 2026 at 8:13 AM
I really REALLY hope Mikel rotates well tonight. Some thoughts ahead of Inter away - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/01/20/i...