Villarreal 2nd Leg Instant Reaction

That's because Thomas Partey passes the ball as badly as Alexis Sanchez

Everything is going to be fine, we have Willian.. Sad fact, Francis Coquelin is in a Europa final and Thomas Partey isn't 😢

I've had enough of Arteta now, I feel he sets the team for his own ego rather than what's best for the game. Thanks for the FA cup but this guy needs to go somewhere else.

Arteta won’t go….he will get one more year

javaughan clarke

Agree with you here. From where do we start?

I get the move on vibe, but move on to what? Ownership, leadership, management, playing staff, all of the above, some of the above; and who is able to make the right decisions since everyone is suspect?

I see the reasoning, but it’s another round peg square hole solution. We need to buy a talented young player to to that role, not trust a 34yo with growing injury propensity

I feel you you guys. I can log out of Arsenal if I want and ignore what a mess my club is in. You guys have committed to documenting your feelings and I feel nothing but sympathy. Good luck and thank you.

Anyone think we could use luiz as a cdm next season who cam show deep for the ball and help us move the ball up the pitch. Have saliba behind him so he's got less responsibility defensively

I want to make two points. When most of us were seeing from last match that our Midfield as week and we didn't have stability with Partey alone and Arteta can't see or agree with that. All evidence are there and Xhaka is not available sure but play Elneny there. I know lots of you don't like him but for me he is a honest no nonsense player who will do a job. That would have freed Partey to do his job. You don't have to play ode and ESR together. @Clive tell me how does Arteta not see this? There was just no stability at all. Second point is that I get infuriated when everyone say next 4 games is insignificant. Believe me there is plenty tk play for. As professionals it's your job and you have to play for pride, position in the league table. We have 4 games and 3 games have tk be won. West Brom, Cry and Brighton games have to be won. Test yourself against Chelsea and go all out against them. If we don't we will go down to the second half of the table and Arteta has to go if that happens. Arteta has failed to make the team greater than sum of the parts. That's a absolute must for any manager. It's 101.

The intro so true ’Artetaaaa what a screamer ’

Unfortunate that Arteta question Elliot asked about what philosophy he was talking about instilling and what he actually instilled was neglected and not answered. I hope you re-explore this topic in the future again Elliot because there was an interesting discussion to be had.

"To all the Arsenal lovers take care of the values of the club. My love and support forever." Arsene Wenger.. Becareful what you wish for.

Thought he was actually good today. I have not been impressed at all with Leno today but he gave it today quickly to feet, we just had no runners to whoever received the ball

You can't buy a player and throw him in the midfield by himself by design... The manager sets him up to fail and he's good enough to not completely shit himself

For what reason? No hate I'm genuinely wondering what provides you belief that this manager can get us where we want to be?

Untenable for the manager I'm afraid. He Looks completely lost! Chelsea fans loved Lampard but look at what sacking him did; it saved their season. This club is a train wreck too large for an inexperienced manager.

I'm sorry I love Paul, but I pray he doesn't hop in here and try to defend the manager and I've just had enough of defending him. Wenger made champions league with Chamakh leading the line and fabianski in net. 3 shots over two ties in a SEMI FINAL. This job is too big for Arteta and I don't want to hear the whole "watch it back we weren't as bad as the stats said". We need an experienced manager who doesn't put on Willian for Auba when we need a goal.

Want to know a fun fact? The game plan from Villareal was simple, slow the game down recycle the ball when they win the ball keep it pass it around and recycle back to the goal keeper. If Arsenal had that lead that same game plan we would have failed to execute it....

shocking, i had been supporting Arteta, but now I don't know. his tactics, subbing Auba, additional instances of being too clever by half

52 minutes in so going a bit early but how has nobody picked Leno as a stock falling. He is genuinely crippling our build up beyond belief. He is a serious serious issue.

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When you buy a Partey... Blah, blah, blah... He's a disappointment because his freedom has been taken away. All of them are the same. The shit passing happens when you "hope" the pass gets there - no confidence in anyone. THAT is 100% on a micro-managing manager/coach.

I found this to be really helpful as I tried to sort out how many ways I was upset - waiting for this to get posted. The lot of you touched on all the tender areas. Thank you. And thank you Elliott, for delivering 🧨🎇‼️‼️ CLIVE🌟☄️☀️

A lot of anger , that question wasn’t that crap? Tomorrow is another day. We have lost some money for next year maybe? Arteta may be gone? He needs assistance if he stays. Freddie shouldn’t have been forced out (he must have been) he had more knowledge than the rest of the coaching staff. Next year I predict the title!!! 18 years , rather lose now than in the final.

Please change the intro music now 🤞🏻

Before the game I thought we should give Arteta a transfer window and the summer, now I don't care if he's sacked tonight. We are going nowhere with this guy

The 433 is just no good, leaves partey exposed on the transition. If we played a 4231 last week that first goal doesn’t happen

I’m Arteta In.

Arteta subs and line ups and tactics are honestly the worst i have ever seen in pro football, it's inexcusable he makes decisions no football fan would ever make.

I know I’m in the minority but give him the Summer

thanks for doing this pod, the commiseration helps

Arteta was a gamble and it did not work out, time to move on.

Oh boy, this can’t possibly be a fun one. Hats off to you guys for continuing to give us great content.

Thanks for the FA Cup mate now go do one

So many issues at the club right now. Difficult to see any positives going into next season

I lost the will to care. Let’s hope for better times ahead.

The saddest thing for me is the confirmation that we are no longer one of the big boys. That hurts a lot

peace to Arteta ✌🏾

Edem Glover

I’ll take Arteta back in like 10 or 15 years. It’s time for him to go now sadly.

Abhilash Singh

Sad day and a result to match our season.

That intro music is about to change.

Abhilash Singh

Genuinely looking forward to your measured analysis - even after such a bad night! I have my bingo card at the ready...