the red card probably not affecting the result, but how the goalposts are shifted for Kamara not to get a red from same ref, highlighted a problem of consistency

Different teams and fans should work tgt and not laugh at each other, improving the standard of refs is a must for the best league

Several bold predictions - How will Saka injury affect Arsenal?

1. Weaker defensive team

Martinelli likely taking RW, his tracking back and defensive ability is not comparable. Ars will also exert less control towards the game and susceptible to counters.

Predict: Ipswich xG >1, no Ars CS

Ars match ratings: (GW14 vs Man Utd)

Raya 9
Timber 9
Saliba 9 (MOTM)
Kiwior 8.5
Zinchenko 7.5
Partey 8
Odegaard 8
Rice 8.5
Martinelli 6.5
Havertz 7.5
Saka 6.5

Subs:
Trossard 7
Merino 7.5
Jorginho N/A

Manager:
Arteta 8.5
Nico Jover 10

Ars match ratings: (UCL MD5 5-1 vs Sporting)

Raya 8.5
Timber 8
Saliba 8.5
Gabriel 9
Calafiori 7.5
Partey 8
Odegaard 8.5
Rice 7.5
Martinelli 8
Havertz 8
Saka 9.5 (MOTM)

Subs:
Merino 7
Zinchenko 7
Trossard 7.5
Nwaneri 7.5
Kiwior N/A

Manager:
Arteta 8.5

Merino can rotate with Rice, both work as transition phase player, quickly transit the ball to LW. Merino got the edge as he has the legs to make extra forward runs into the box.

Current problem: Martinelli and Trossard not aggressive 1 v 1 dribblers, Nelli avg finisher, limiting the potential

Arsenal Squad building Thread:

Formation and tactical assessment:

Arteta’s 4-3-3, Partey is the glue that connects defence and attack. The calmness and unpressible nature of Partey, together with his interception and forward vision, making him one of the most important players in this structure 🐙

Ars match ratings (Gw12 vs NFO):
Raya 7.5
Cala 7
Saliba 7.5
Gabriel 7
Timber 8
Jorgy 7.5
Merino 7.5
Ode 9
Trossard 7.5
Jesus 7.5
Saka 9 (MOTM)

Sub:
Partey 8.5
Zinny 7
Nwaneri 8
Sterling 6.5
Kiwior N/A

Manager:
Arteta 9

✅ finally seeing a full squad with Timber, Saka and Ø balling on RHS 🔥

#COYG

A 3-0 solid win, limiting Forest to 0.4xG, playing fluid football with Timmy, Cala and Ø in the team, we are back #COYG

Believe it or not, Sporting away will be the toughest game, a well-rested Gyokeres, spearheading a team with 62G in 19 games, won 17 of them, looking forward to the challenge 💪🏻🔥

🥉 Saliba (£6.0m)
- sure starter
- bank on CS
- least attacking potential
- xG90 0.00; xA90 0.06

🎖️ Raya (£5.5m)
- gk high variance
- limited ceiling, low bonus
- cheaper gk may match premium gk in any GW

Suggestion:
🥇 Jurrien Timber (£5.5m)
🥈 Riccardo Calafiori (£5.8m)
🥉 William Saliba (£6.0m)

🥇 Timber (£5.5m)
- set to play in A, 50% in B
- first phase build up
- Technically mature, best match for Arteta’s tactics
- xG90 0.05; xA90 0.09

🥈 Calafiori (£5.8m)
- gametime less secure
- Zin and Timber both can play LB
- first phase build up
- more advanced than Timber
- xG90 0.13; xA90 0.02

Who to partner Gabriel (£6.1m) if double Arsenal defence?

- Defensive stats better with Øde in the team due to better control
- Two sets of tactics by Arteta
- Tactic A with Cala and Timber as full backs, Rice/Merino as left 8
- Tactic B with Partey as RB
- White out for 8-12 weeks

#FplGraphics