I know Zubi just got a chant to ‘last Christmas’ BUT… I feel there’s an opportunity not taken here (Zubimeeendi) youtu.be/GP3Exc5tCtc?...

Are we choosing the wrong CBs to cover for Big Gabby and Saliba? Thought Calafiori looked class last night, Hincapie has great aggression but seems to teeter on the edge of disaster. Would love to see him have a go at LB.

Another episode of The Goal Difference with you wherever you get your podcasts! Listen below 👇 - Why losing at Villa hurts so much - Rotation this week against Club Brugge - Holding our nerve for the rest of the title race youtu.be/1YPAmWr8G-U?...

Genuinely think Calafiori would do a decent big Gabby impression

It would be nice to play someone when we have all our players fit and the opposition are in the midst of an injury crisis.

I actually think we were stronger for Timber’s presence at CB on Wednesday. Thank God for Benny Blanco’s form and fitness. Feels like we’re really on the ropes physically but certainly enough quality in there to win.

Full time analysis

I know we’ve already moved on bc nbd to beat Spurs, but I thought the club did a great and important job managing the pre-match on Sunday. Wrote about it here: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

A genuine pleasure chatting to Jay Bothroyd and Tom White on #SkySportsFC this morning. Just hope we’re still smiling after Sunday. youtu.be/HsuMPqmZ8Ig?...

Should we be concerned about MLS? I asked @mitchpeotter.bsky.social

Last night I dreamt about shithousing Pep Guardiola by telling him how good Haaland was? I think it’s fair to say City have moved in rent free upstairs. Probably why I wouldn’t make a very good manager. Oh well, thankfully Mikel and the boys are made of much tougher stuff than me.

⚽️ NEW EPISODE! ⚽️ Chatted with the brilliant @mitchpeotter.bsky.social from @theplantainshow.bsky.social for a special episode. - Are Ethan and MLS doing ok? - What to expect from Saka - Thank you big Vic Listen wherever you pod 🫵👇 Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyIh...

Gutted that the no shots on target era is over. Still loving our defence. Great to be on @skysportpl.bsky.social with the usual Jamie O’Hara.

Re-upping this after the big Vic news. Such a shame, he was building a head of steam. We need to find a way of keeping that ball rolling till after the international break.

Absolutely loved chatting to the @theplantainshow.bsky.social guys. They are all legends!

Thank you to @skrafc.bsky.social for joining us!

“Diana, probably a bit of a diver.” Signed on loan with @trekuartista95.bsky.social Rashford to Barca type thing! open.substack.com/pub/trekuart...

This clip from @skysportspl.bsky.social has been doing the rounds on the other place! Thought I’d share here. And also say, our latest Goal Difference is out, check out on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for me vs @lolakr.bsky.social

Also thought Luke Henry was admirable for actually trying to prove Jamie wrong! Very impressive.

Full @skysportspl2.bsky.social clip with Jamie O’Hara and Luke Henry for anyone wanting to hear why he doesn’t think Arteta is a top ten manager… no reason really. I’m not sure that’s relevant. What I love about Mikel is his capacity to learn. What you might call humility. youtu.be/M7XxFd_BSGM?...

No podcast to record this eve due to AWS outage, which suits my co-host just fine. Feel I haven’t had the chance to put Liverpool to the sword, anyone got any questions or hot takes for when I finally get to @lolakr.bsky.social?!!

I think that’s the end of quite a poor game from Eze. It won’t matter if we win.

Would really like a measure of control on the ball now that I feel hasn’t really been there today. Don’t open the door for Fulham.

So laboured, too many touches, too little intent, sloppy passing. Not been a good opening.

Great to be back on @skysportspl.bsky.social this morning where predictably they think Gyokores is rubbish (I don’t).

Unfortunately I felt too sorry for @lolakr.bsky.social to ask her about the Van Dijk memes. I can only apologise.

Didn’t someone say there might be more long range goals this season because of the puma ball? (Aware of the irony here)

Ref cam is just a new form of humiliation to beat the conceding team with. But taste of your own medicine Liverpool

Every time Garnacho gets the ball I think it’s Ukrainian Olympic sprinter, Mykhailo Mudryk.

Memorable seasons are built upon forgettable 2-0 home wins

Tired: Liverpool are missing Alexander-Arnold's ball progression Wired: Liverpool are missing Alexander-Arnold's defending

New Goal Difference now live and excitingly available for VIEWING. So anyone who has been struggling to distinguish between me and @lolakr.bsky.social, this episode is for you! Youtube: youtu.be/nTw4JSyBfEw Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1H6M...

Very pleased/ excited/ proud to feature on ROUTE ONE today talking title permutations (already). Thank you @iainmacintosh.bsky.social for having me! Have a listen!

Good Morning! 😊 #Arsenal 🔴⚪

What I find so remarkable about that game is we were staring down the barrel of what's happened *so* many times before. Put Newcastle under early pressure, don't take our chances, they score, we struggle to break them down.

Not a foul apparently.

Unfortunately I quite like Nick Woltenmade. Seems like a decent bloke. Merino’s just better in the air.

NOTHING gives me more belief

So. Apart from double curse or VAR and me (sorry) Arsenal have done a lot right in that half. Combative, creative, much better midfield balance, and some good early shots. A lot to like. (Obvious a lot about this game to drive you insane as well.)

Jared Gillett. Can't referee Liverpool games because he's a fan, can be part of 66% of Arsenal's opening 6 games.

You're always up against two opponents at SJP. Today is no different. A shame to be behind because I think that's the best we've played this season. Especially away from home.

We are indisputably better at football than Newcastle. Forget the penalty. It’s on us if we allow their violence to rattle us. Time for calm.

Palace should be 4 up

Palace should be 4 up

If the players believe in the manager, the fans should as well…. Players are always the biggest indicator of where a club is going, so if new players want to come to Arsenal & existing players want to stay, it’s a massive tick in the box. Massive renewal….

Have that, big Willy here to stay. Konate to Madrid here we go! (I hope I don’t regret saying this)

Moan incoming (apologies). The Noni news just compounds growing feeling of frustration with this season already. Yes, we've 'injury proofed' but how long until Saka breaks down again because he's forced to play all the time coming back from a serious injury? It's like whackamole.

A story about Gabriel Martinelli, and Pep Guardiola the coward

New Goal Difference episode klaxon!! 😬 Is Arteta brave enough? 💎 Are Liverpool an uncut gem? 🔮 Yes, twin telepathy is real and me and @skrafc.bsky.social are proof! Apple: www.youtube.com/@GoalDiffere... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6bdaNKS... YT: www.youtube.com/@GoalDiffere...

I don't remember him saying this last season when Arsenal played away at Atalanta on the Thursday before playing away at City on the Sunday!