Big Red Arsenal
@bigredarsenal.bsky.social
I've got some opinions about Arsenal. And oh boy, are they average.
There aren't that many directly equivalent fixtures both us and City have played, but I think this is reassuring.
Arsenal
Spurs (H) - W
Villa (A) - L
Newcastle (A) - W
Leeds (H) - W
Fulham (A) - W
Points: 12
City
Spurs (H) - L
Villa (A) - L
Newcastle (A) - L
Leeds (H) - W
Fulham (A) - W
Points: 6
Arsenal
Spurs (H) - W
Villa (A) - L
Newcastle (A) - W
Leeds (H) - W
Fulham (A) - W
Points: 12
City
Spurs (H) - L
Villa (A) - L
Newcastle (A) - L
Leeds (H) - W
Fulham (A) - W
Points: 6
December 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
There aren't that many directly equivalent fixtures both us and City have played, but I think this is reassuring.
Arsenal
Spurs (H) - W
Villa (A) - L
Newcastle (A) - W
Leeds (H) - W
Fulham (A) - W
Points: 12
City
Spurs (H) - L
Villa (A) - L
Newcastle (A) - L
Leeds (H) - W
Fulham (A) - W
Points: 6
Arsenal
Spurs (H) - W
Villa (A) - L
Newcastle (A) - W
Leeds (H) - W
Fulham (A) - W
Points: 12
City
Spurs (H) - L
Villa (A) - L
Newcastle (A) - L
Leeds (H) - W
Fulham (A) - W
Points: 6
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The sky isn’t falling in, Arsenal are just tired. The last five games weighed heavily on a trip to Aston Villa that probably became harder due to Mikel Arteta’s first half setup.
Exhausted Arsenal lose in stoppage time at Aston Villa
With the busy festive season starting Mikel Arteta's men are facing an energy crisis after a difficult stretch of the schedule
www.cbssports.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The sky isn’t falling in, Arsenal are just tired. The last five games weighed heavily on a trip to Aston Villa that probably became harder due to Mikel Arteta’s first half setup.
Some tactical things I think we're learning.
- Odegaard 10 and Gyokores 9 works as a pair, so does Eze 10, Merino 9
- Even an out of form Martinelli might still be the big away game pick - we go in 0-0 at HT if he starts.
- Eze + Noni can't be trusted for every game state
- Odegaard 10 and Gyokores 9 works as a pair, so does Eze 10, Merino 9
- Even an out of form Martinelli might still be the big away game pick - we go in 0-0 at HT if he starts.
- Eze + Noni can't be trusted for every game state
December 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Some tactical things I think we're learning.
- Odegaard 10 and Gyokores 9 works as a pair, so does Eze 10, Merino 9
- Even an out of form Martinelli might still be the big away game pick - we go in 0-0 at HT if he starts.
- Eze + Noni can't be trusted for every game state
- Odegaard 10 and Gyokores 9 works as a pair, so does Eze 10, Merino 9
- Even an out of form Martinelli might still be the big away game pick - we go in 0-0 at HT if he starts.
- Eze + Noni can't be trusted for every game state
City go to the Bernabeu Wednesday and then away to Palace on Sunday.
Whereas we go to Brugge for a game we don't really have to win and then home to Wolves on Saturday.
There'll be quite a few more swings this season...
Whereas we go to Brugge for a game we don't really have to win and then home to Wolves on Saturday.
There'll be quite a few more swings this season...
December 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
City go to the Bernabeu Wednesday and then away to Palace on Sunday.
Whereas we go to Brugge for a game we don't really have to win and then home to Wolves on Saturday.
There'll be quite a few more swings this season...
Whereas we go to Brugge for a game we don't really have to win and then home to Wolves on Saturday.
There'll be quite a few more swings this season...
Arteta mentioning a couple of times in his post-match interview that we were 18 games unbeaten before this.
The insinuation I think is that a result like this was always going to happen - and it's all about how we react.
As is so often the case with Mikel, his messaging to the players is on point.
The insinuation I think is that a result like this was always going to happen - and it's all about how we react.
As is so often the case with Mikel, his messaging to the players is on point.
December 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Arteta mentioning a couple of times in his post-match interview that we were 18 games unbeaten before this.
The insinuation I think is that a result like this was always going to happen - and it's all about how we react.
As is so often the case with Mikel, his messaging to the players is on point.
The insinuation I think is that a result like this was always going to happen - and it's all about how we react.
As is so often the case with Mikel, his messaging to the players is on point.
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Arsenal now six points better off than last season. Man City 10 points better off before they play Sunderland. If both teams match last season's results, City will get 81 points and Arsenal 80.
Thinking about @orbinho.bsky.social posting the points difference on equivalent fixtures last year 😭😭😭
December 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Arsenal now six points better off than last season. Man City 10 points better off before they play Sunderland. If both teams match last season's results, City will get 81 points and Arsenal 80.
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There’s fit enough to make a bench, fit enough to meaningfully sub, fit enough to play multiple 90s in short succession, and fit enough to be at your best while doing so. Just because it’s explainable, doesn’t mean it isn’t brutal. They hit a wall.
December 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
There’s fit enough to make a bench, fit enough to meaningfully sub, fit enough to play multiple 90s in short succession, and fit enough to be at your best while doing so. Just because it’s explainable, doesn’t mean it isn’t brutal. They hit a wall.
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Aston Villa 2 (2.2)-(1.5) 1 Arsenal Attacking Pressure
This was one of the most back-and-forth, basketball-type match I have seen from Arsenal this season. Just so different than what is normal and it was not fun that is for sure.
This was one of the most back-and-forth, basketball-type match I have seen from Arsenal this season. Just so different than what is normal and it was not fun that is for sure.
December 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Aston Villa 2 (2.2)-(1.5) 1 Arsenal Attacking Pressure
This was one of the most back-and-forth, basketball-type match I have seen from Arsenal this season. Just so different than what is normal and it was not fun that is for sure.
This was one of the most back-and-forth, basketball-type match I have seen from Arsenal this season. Just so different than what is normal and it was not fun that is for sure.
Villa, man...
You have to say Emery just knows how to play Arteta (and worth noting he also knows how to play Pep - City have already lost there this season).
You have to say Emery just knows how to play Arteta (and worth noting he also knows how to play Pep - City have already lost there this season).
December 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Villa, man...
You have to say Emery just knows how to play Arteta (and worth noting he also knows how to play Pep - City have already lost there this season).
You have to say Emery just knows how to play Arteta (and worth noting he also knows how to play Pep - City have already lost there this season).
We don't lose that with our two top CBs on the pitch...
When you go to these places and the opposition are treating it like a cup final, you need all your best players in tip top shape.
We need to take this one on the chin, do the job with some easier fixtures and:
GET. PEOPLE. FIT.
When you go to these places and the opposition are treating it like a cup final, you need all your best players in tip top shape.
We need to take this one on the chin, do the job with some easier fixtures and:
GET. PEOPLE. FIT.
December 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We don't lose that with our two top CBs on the pitch...
When you go to these places and the opposition are treating it like a cup final, you need all your best players in tip top shape.
We need to take this one on the chin, do the job with some easier fixtures and:
GET. PEOPLE. FIT.
When you go to these places and the opposition are treating it like a cup final, you need all your best players in tip top shape.
We need to take this one on the chin, do the job with some easier fixtures and:
GET. PEOPLE. FIT.
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Trossard coming on.
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Trossard coming on.
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Gyokeres also coming on.
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Gyokeres also coming on.
We keep walking into stadiums at exactly the wrong time - and when the opposition are so up for it, you can't carry passengers.
Eze has been a passenger. He was at Chelsea too.
He's a useful player who can give you massive moments, but I'm starting to think he's not a 'game for your life' guy...
Eze has been a passenger. He was at Chelsea too.
He's a useful player who can give you massive moments, but I'm starting to think he's not a 'game for your life' guy...
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We keep walking into stadiums at exactly the wrong time - and when the opposition are so up for it, you can't carry passengers.
Eze has been a passenger. He was at Chelsea too.
He's a useful player who can give you massive moments, but I'm starting to think he's not a 'game for your life' guy...
Eze has been a passenger. He was at Chelsea too.
He's a useful player who can give you massive moments, but I'm starting to think he's not a 'game for your life' guy...
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Honestly, at risk of abuse, I think we played pretty well that half, but had some bad individual moments of sloppiness. Some attacks that should've produced better chances with sharper play & defensive moments where individuals made errors including, obviously, on their goal.
December 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Honestly, at risk of abuse, I think we played pretty well that half, but had some bad individual moments of sloppiness. Some attacks that should've produced better chances with sharper play & defensive moments where individuals made errors including, obviously, on their goal.
Obvious concern with that line-up (aside from the defence) is that Villa could really squeeze up if all our attackers are coming towards the ball.
Saka, Merino and Eze all have to make little adjustments to make sure one of them is stretching if the others drop.
Saka, Merino and Eze all have to make little adjustments to make sure one of them is stretching if the others drop.
December 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Obvious concern with that line-up (aside from the defence) is that Villa could really squeeze up if all our attackers are coming towards the ball.
Saka, Merino and Eze all have to make little adjustments to make sure one of them is stretching if the others drop.
Saka, Merino and Eze all have to make little adjustments to make sure one of them is stretching if the others drop.
The individuals in that back line are incredibly talented, but don't let that fool you - it's a highly makeshift defence we're taking to Villa park today.
I highly doubt Ben White can play another 90 minutes, but i also have no idea who we'd bring on for him...
I highly doubt Ben White can play another 90 minutes, but i also have no idea who we'd bring on for him...
December 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The individuals in that back line are incredibly talented, but don't let that fool you - it's a highly makeshift defence we're taking to Villa park today.
I highly doubt Ben White can play another 90 minutes, but i also have no idea who we'd bring on for him...
I highly doubt Ben White can play another 90 minutes, but i also have no idea who we'd bring on for him...
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Gabriel Jesus and Max Dowman are not in the squad, they're with the U21s for a friendly against Manchester United at St. George's Park
December 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Gabriel Jesus and Max Dowman are not in the squad, they're with the U21s for a friendly against Manchester United at St. George's Park
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Arsenal fear they could be without Cristhian Mosquera for around six weeks.
Assessments ongoing and 21-year-old CB still hoping to be back sooner.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Assessments ongoing and 21-year-old CB still hoping to be back sooner.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Arsenal’s Cristhian Mosquera could miss six weeks with ‘complicated’ ankle injury
Mosquera sustained the injury after landing awkwardly during his side's 2-0 victory over Brentford on Wednesday.
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Arsenal fear they could be without Cristhian Mosquera for around six weeks.
Assessments ongoing and 21-year-old CB still hoping to be back sooner.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Assessments ongoing and 21-year-old CB still hoping to be back sooner.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
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FIFA awards a trophy that appears to celebrate Donald Trump's groping tendencies.
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
FIFA awards a trophy that appears to celebrate Donald Trump's groping tendencies.
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What an obsequious, toadying, servile, brown-nosing, corrupt little cunt Gianni Infantino is.
The FIFA 'peace prize' is the most cringe-worthy, pathetic thing I've ever seen in my life.
Football deserves better than this travesty of a ceremony and ruling body.
The FIFA 'peace prize' is the most cringe-worthy, pathetic thing I've ever seen in my life.
Football deserves better than this travesty of a ceremony and ruling body.
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
What an obsequious, toadying, servile, brown-nosing, corrupt little cunt Gianni Infantino is.
The FIFA 'peace prize' is the most cringe-worthy, pathetic thing I've ever seen in my life.
Football deserves better than this travesty of a ceremony and ruling body.
The FIFA 'peace prize' is the most cringe-worthy, pathetic thing I've ever seen in my life.
Football deserves better than this travesty of a ceremony and ruling body.
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Arsenal 2 (1.7)-(0.4) 0 Brentford
December 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Arsenal 2 (1.7)-(0.4) 0 Brentford
Think Chelsea probably gave the best performance they'll give all season against us.
They're not in this title race for the long haul. Too much emotion, too many errors, not enough leaders.
They're not in this title race for the long haul. Too much emotion, too many errors, not enough leaders.
December 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Think Chelsea probably gave the best performance they'll give all season against us.
They're not in this title race for the long haul. Too much emotion, too many errors, not enough leaders.
They're not in this title race for the long haul. Too much emotion, too many errors, not enough leaders.
Villa are flying right now. Could be quite the game on Saturday.
I just wish we had more of a settled 11 right now when it comes to the big away games.
We need Saliba and Rice... 🤞
I just wish we had more of a settled 11 right now when it comes to the big away games.
We need Saliba and Rice... 🤞
December 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Villa are flying right now. Could be quite the game on Saturday.
I just wish we had more of a settled 11 right now when it comes to the big away games.
We need Saliba and Rice... 🤞
I just wish we had more of a settled 11 right now when it comes to the big away games.
We need Saliba and Rice... 🤞
Liverpool losing again is it?
December 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Liverpool losing again is it?
Real shame that Havertz is still 'a matter of weeks' away from a return, according to Mikel in the presser today.
Think most would agree he's still the best CF at the club and we'll have missed him for half the season...
Think most would agree he's still the best CF at the club and we'll have missed him for half the season...
December 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Real shame that Havertz is still 'a matter of weeks' away from a return, according to Mikel in the presser today.
Think most would agree he's still the best CF at the club and we'll have missed him for half the season...
Think most would agree he's still the best CF at the club and we'll have missed him for half the season...