Mohamed Salah's decision to talk to reporters was premeditated. Salah’s sense of hurt and dissatisfaction is understandable. His pride has been severely dented. But that does not excuse his decision to go nuclear. 📝 @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’

Early kick off might help, less time for atmosphere to build. Opportunity to get in there early, get the job done and get out

But remember guys, Gary Neville and his cronies say he’s a defensive midfielder…

Arsenal are down their two starting CBs, now a third CB, and conceded only .34 xG. Either it's devil magic or Arteta is just a ridiculously good coach.

Maybe it’s just me, but that never felt that nervy to me. We should’ve been 2-0 earlier than we were but Brentford never felt a threat even with a patchwork defence for Arsenal Eze and Saka made a big difference, Merino and White the stars of the night for me Injuries have to stop soon right? 🤦‍♂️

I know we are pretty traumatised but I can’t see that Rice treatment being a full blown injury A proper calf strain would mean they would never let him walk off without support Cramp more likely imo

No Thiago for Brentford feels huge. Schade and Outtarro up front feels like they are set up for counters galore

More rotation than I expected but feel it’s definitely needed. I’m sure we will Gyokeres from the bench at about 60 mins gone Hopefully there will be no need of Saka and Eze

Things I like to wake up and read on game day

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Brentford (h) Villa (a) Brugge (a) Wolves (h) Everton (a) There are no easy runs, but I see the next 5 as a very ‘low key’ run, where hopefully we can just get on with business, and allow the headlines and attention to be elsewhere We need some ‘quiet time’ now. Let’s get under the radar for a bit

Yesterday's game was not vintage Arsenal, we looked very tired, but there's no need to panic! Check out this morning's episode below: youtu.be/F5K8XxeaS2g Apple - shorturl.at/excgg Spotify - shorturl.at/8oUlH

7 points from this week is an elite return but vs the 10 men I think we should’ve shown more on the ball Incredible how obvious the brilliance of Saliba + Gabi is when they’re not there, very difficult to progress the ball without them, and counters were aplenty Tired legs everywhere, rest needed

Here here 💪

What a colossally idiotic moment from Caicedo, they were on top. What a moron Criminal tackle. Correct decision

Get him off the fucking pitch. Criminal

Pretty tired looking performance so far ngl. Maybe paying for the big efforts in the last 2 games

Progressing the ball without Saliba is proving difficult. If this is level at half time I’d love to see 45 mins from Odegaard, this game is crying out for him

I’d expect far less adventurousness from Rice and Timber today on the basis of Saliba being out Arteta will want sensible heads around the raw CB partnership, I imagine he’ll still look for some threat from Cala, but mainly think he’ll rely on Eze and Saka to produce some magic for goals

Saliba out is the biggest kick in the balls we could get right now

Zubimendi is the signing of the YEAR #arsenal youtube.com/shorts/nlxMX...

Last night was the best performance I have seen from Arsenal in a very long time. Relive it all with me on this mornings episode of the podcast! Available below: youtu.be/ZiDp6BU2FAg Apple - shorturl.at/excgg Spotify - shorturl.at/8oUlH

Zubimendi is the signing of the YEAR #arsenal youtube.com/shorts/nlxMX...

Wipe your salty tears up Joshua, you got schooled

Last night was the best performance I have seen from Arsenal in a very long time. Relive it all with me on this mornings episode of the podcast! Available below: youtu.be/ZiDp6BU2FAg Apple - shorturl.at/excgg Spotify - shorturl.at/8oUlH

That second half from Arsenal was fucking sensational. As good as you could possibly hope to put in against a team as good as this. Bossed it 100%. Madueke with his first goal, and then Martinelli, no less than we deserved. And Bayern offered NOTHING after the break. Hello Europe, we're Arsenal

When we beat Real Madrid 3-0 last year, I titled my podcast “The best result of the Emirates era” Well tonight was the performance of an entire generation of Arsenal Absolute perfection, subs were perfect, Rice and Zubi were perfect, we are perfect Just wait til we have all our players 👀

Think that’s the best half of football from 2 teams I’ve seen all year Bayern are incredibly impressive, and we are a real match for them Mosquera coping brilliantly, and Zubi showing his top top level class, games like this are made for players like him

Changes to the first 11 are obviously attracting attention, but Martinelli, Madueke and Odegaard all being available on the bench is the most welcome sight to me What’s everyone’s predictions for tonight?! I’m going 2-2 … 👀

Bukayo Saka will be 30 by the time this kid is 21 The Arsenal right wing is quite simply locked down for the next 2 decades

My STRONG opinion on Tottenham after the NLD #arsenal youtube.com/shorts/O3AhR...

Would love for anyone who follows me on here to check this out. Trying to elevate the content at the moment and think this was a good one Let me know any feedback you have! Would be great to hear from you all

On Eze - can we remember another player that has become so loved by the fan base so quickly? His story is so perfect, and his performances are beginning to match it This is a squad that is easy to root for, watch and love, and Eze typifies this

My favourite video of upset Spuds so far...

Next years tifo sorted then 😂💪

Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham: How Arteta’s tactics released a SUPERSTAR Eze performance ⚽ My celebration of Eze, Trossard and Merino ⚽ What Arteta got so right! ⚽ A reminder to enjoy these moments! youtu.be/QkFTcX-CMx0 Please let me know your thoughts on the episode! What a great day yesterday!

Really shows how difficult it is to create vs Arsenal. 2-0 down at half time and a Champions League team took a CB off for a 50 million quid forward, and it was one of its worst performances for 10 seasons … Incredible

4-1 is an absolutely brilliant start to a challenging week Eze arrived as a superstar today, he’s going to the very top and I couldn’t be happier for him To a man, brilliant. Merino, Trossard and Saka were especially superb I love this club. Let’s go get 6 more points this week 💪

Eze goal on Derby Day?

Absolutely dominant first half from Arsenal Spurs have clearly come for a scrap, and have no plan on the ball. That is extremely silly against a team that can scrap better than most, and suffocates team that aren’t keeping the ball What a moment for Eze though. Living his dream 😍

Now that’s a tifo 😍😍😍

Nerves are building now. Early goal to draw Tottenham out feels crucial, would be a great day for Trossard, Eze or Saka to just do what they do Gutted there isn’t a striker on the bench, felt we’d at least get one back. Martinelli and Madueke are boosts at least

I don’t know how much control Arne Slot had over this summers transfers but you’ve got to assume he had significant input, and to that end, he’s a moron imo 🤦‍♂️

Liverpool spending a billion pounds, paying no attention to midfield or defense, and then watching it repeatedly blow up in their face, is both hilarious and just.

It's been a long old break, but I am back with a NLD preview for you before heading into the weekend. I examine: ⚽ Who should replace Gabriel? ⚽ Might we see Jesus return? ⚽ Merino vs VDV and Romero Available below: youtu.be/Zzz1T-h97lM Apple - shorturl.at/excgg Spotify - shorturl.at/8oUlH

It's been a long old break, but I am back with a NLD preview for you before heading into the weekend. I examine: ⚽ Who should replace Gabriel? ⚽ Might we see Jesus return? ⚽ Merino vs VDV and Romero Available below: youtu.be/Zzz1T-h97lM Apple - shorturl.at/excgg Spotify - shorturl.at/8oUlH

FT 2-2 Rollercoaster of emotions. Defended our box so poorly and paid for it The first 30 mins of the second half some of the best open play stuff we’ve seen from Arsenal this year, and great grit to get back into it, but not enough to see it through Sunderland impressive. Pawson incompetent

You’ll never guess who was judged to have committed the foul here.