I'd lower expectations as an Arsenal fan.
I do not think anything was really learnt from last year...there is something weak mentally with the team and that starts with Arteta. His team rotation is poor and I think he runs players into the ground because he does not trust the wider squad.
Here's an Arteta stat for you all. 6 of the first team squad has played less minutes than Aaron Ramsdale which is ridiculous. A commentator in the game against Villa stated Arsenal are the least rotated team in the Premier League. Players like Saka, Odegaard and Rice are burnt out mentally and physically.
Now, yes, they could regroup over the last 6 games but they face a problem they have created for themselves.
Everyone now expects an end of season collapse (3 seasons in a row), so the teams involved in the last 6 games will play Arsenal really hard. We have to face Chelsea, Spurs and Man United and all of those rivals will attempt to add further misery to the last few results by beating us - it will help them end their season on a high note. They will all be up for the game including Wolves this weekend. Consequently I think we will lose more points and City will likely win the League.
I do not think anything was really learnt from last year...there is something weak mentally with the team and that starts with Arteta. His team rotation is poor and I think he runs players into the ground because he does not trust the wider squad.
Here's an Arteta stat for you all. 6 of the first team squad has played less minutes than Aaron Ramsdale which is ridiculous. A commentator in the game against Villa stated Arsenal are the least rotated team in the Premier League. Players like Saka, Odegaard and Rice are burnt out mentally and physically.
Now, yes, they could regroup over the last 6 games but they face a problem they have created for themselves.
Everyone now expects an end of season collapse (3 seasons in a row), so the teams involved in the last 6 games will play Arsenal really hard. We have to face Chelsea, Spurs and Man United and all of those rivals will attempt to add further misery to the last few results by beating us - it will help them end their season on a high note. They will all be up for the game including Wolves this weekend. Consequently I think we will lose more points and City will likely win the League.
nasty bent gorilla said:
Man City need to slip up first and we need to win every game...
First the Chelsea game was a real shot in the arm. I was not confident until I knew that Gusto and then Palmer were both out. Then second half it was a romp.
Last night Everton did us a great favor by beating Liverpool and we can only hope Brighton also do similar by stuffing Man City tonight.
Then to Spurs on the weekend. On paper this will be difficult but if Arsenal bring their A game and stick a few past Spurs things will look rosier.
This is Manchester City... How I hate them... I really want them to lose... I want to finally see Arsenal win, except for the FA Cup)) It's been 20 years since the Invincibles... It's about time... Arsenal must do everything that depends on it, and believe in the failure of direct competitors...