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wangus12 said:

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Love how this has been completely ignored by all parties

IFAB rules are clear. The FA & PGMOL allow their refs to interpret & apply them as inconsistently as they wish to both on-field & with the VAR. The rules vindicate a straight red for this Mbeumo elbow on Zubimendi.
Moan all you want but the officiating is, again, abysmal at best. pic.twitter.com/m5zXC7Pc4q

— 𝑱𝒂𝒚 (@Jopaowitt) August 18, 2025

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This was not even called a foul.

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And pretty much ignored by the tv commentators (at least on the 4K side).

I WAS OUTRAGED. Not really, but I was pissed it wasn't even looked at by VAR. OK, I assumed it wasn't looked it since nothing was mentioned.

It appears Trossard is staying.

🚨 Exclusive: Leandro Trossard has agreed a new deal at Arsenal.

30-year-old will have salary increased to reflect valued role in squad.

Deal not extended - will still run to 2027.@TheAthleticFC 🔴⚪️ #AFC https://t.co/Flal6oI6QL

— gunnerblog (@gunnerblog) August 19, 2025

I'm guessing that either a) we can't find a replacement we like available now and/or b) we can't find anyone willing to give us what we want. The problem is that he is 30 and you just increased his pay. He will 100% be walking away on a free at the end of this deal.

I'm not mad at this. If he's content knowing minutes are going to be hard to come by, I love having him with the squad. He seems to have a knack for coming in the game when we've been stagnant offensively and creating.

I also assume this means we won't be imminently signing another left W addition. Also not too upset with that as I can't see how we could do that and not have an issue with Nwaneri.

I wouldn't expect another W for a couple seasons unless we sell Marti or Noni. Saka is likely never being sold (only if he forces), no one is gonna take Trossard on inflated wages and with Nwaneri & Dowman able to put in a shift (though both could end up in other positions long term) there is really no room for another W until 1-2 leave.

I mean I wouldn't know what to think if one of our better players left and we got a pile of cash for him. It wouldn't feel right.

chjoak said:

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Not only that, the ref called play on and left Zubi on the ground holding his head. He NEVER stopped play to check on him.

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Was the ref Simon Hooper (I didn't watch the game). He's terrible.

chjoak said:

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I'm guessing that either a) we can't find a replacement we like available now and/or b) we can't find anyone willing to give us what we want. The problem is that he is 30 and you just increased his pay. He will 100% be walking away on a free at the end of this deal.

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Maybe, but he obviously was serious about leaving otherwise we don't end up needing to provide a pay rise late in the window. It is possible he will "cash in" for a year and then will go look for some playing time on a decent 2 or 3 year contract elsewhere.

Time will tell how the minutes get split up on the left. I'm not too worried about it, I don't think selling Trossard was going to unlock a move for a needle-moving winger this year and was it ever likely to do that next year either? Highly doubtful.

chjoak said:

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I wouldn't expect another W for a couple seasons unless we sell Marti or Noni. Saka is likely never being sold (only if he forces), no one is gonna take Trossard on inflated wages and with Nwaneri & Dowman able to put in a shift (though both could end up in other positions long term) there is really no room for another W until 1-2 leave.

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If we sign a winger this winter or next summer, I think it'll either be a big name and Martinelli leaves or it'll be a younger guy who we can keep on the fringes for a bit until Trossard rotates out.

Point taken, but I wasn't ever under the illusion that our 30 year old (mostly) reserve was going to add too much to the coffer

Agree. I think this is a critical season for Martinelli to bounce back and start finding the net again on a regular basis. I love what he does off the ball, but if he's going to avoid being "top-graded" he's going to need to produce some goals.

ChipFTAC01 said:

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chjoak said:

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Not only that, the ref called play on and left Zubi on the ground holding his head. He NEVER stopped play to check on him.

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Was the ref Simon Hooper (I didn't watch the game). He's terrible.

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Oh shocking you got it. Yes he was very bad.

He always has that panicked look like a 4th grader trying to give a book report on a book he didn't read.

I don't really follow other leagues but do they have refs that every fan base can name as being horrible?

🚨 Arsenal forward Kai Havertz set for spell out with knee injury. Assessments on 26yo Germany int’l at early stage so prognosis + duration unclear but #AFC actively exploring transfer market for signing to strengthen attack & provide cover @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/j2jroAZnXO

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 20, 2025

That was quick

Im curious if this was part of the reason we "extended" Trossard

Hasn't the increased salary contract been on the table since the beginning of the summer though

there have been rumors. maybe his motivation behind signing now?

So if you do go in for another striker, who would we get. They like Watkins, but I think he is the only striker at Aston Villa right now. Maybe Mateta from Palace would be a good option. Wissa from Brentford maybe. Go all out out and accept the FFP fine to get Isak (Obviously its not happening).

Nobody will be cheap because everyone worth getting knows we are desperate.

Maximus_Meridius said:

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I'm gonna put the over/under on Gyokeres ACL tear at 4 weeks.

Place your bets, folks…

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**** it, I hate how ****ing predictable we are… just picked the wrong name.

Our players are made of glass. It's so ridiculous.

If it happened during the United match, I think I saw that, he was able to finish the match. And they're apparently waiting on the injury to "settle" to assess things. I hope that's all an indication its not something obviously or otherwise significantly structural in the knee.

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the injury to "settle" to assess things.

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If that is what they're doing, my thought would be ligament sprain or meniscus. If the ligament is torn, you can tell pretty easily

Hold on to your butts

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal make move for Eberechi Eze + 27yo wants them. Tottenham lined up deal with #CPFC today & player but after Havertz injury + #AFC now closing in on England in’l. If he proceeds with choice, #THFC will pursue other targets @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/d8KifDHHOC

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 20, 2025

Interesting solution to an extended Kai absence

This would be hilarious. In for the banter.

Lol

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Spurs had the conditions of a deal agreed with Palace today and the player but are ready to move on to alternative targets if Eze chooses Arsenal.

Palace would not finalise a deal because they wanted the 27-year-old available for Thursday's Conference League play-off match with Fredrikstad.

Arsenal have indicated a willingness to meet the conditions and he wants to join them, leaving Spurs with little option but to look elsewhere.

The Athletic reported earlier on Wednesday that Arsenal were actively exploring the transfer market to potentially reinforce their attack in the event Havertz is sidelined for a significant period of time.

Eze, who was a boyhood Arsenal fan and played in the club's academy, is keen to make the next step in his career and Palace accept he deserves a top move.

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He's an Arsenal fan and grew up in the youth system. Bring him home for the banter alone

I pray we get this deal across the line and then Kai miraculously recovers

Arsenal prepared to pay around £60m, similar to the package Spurs already agreed. Eze is expected to chose #AFC.🔽 https://t.co/xE0NJnTtDr

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 20, 2025

More on Eberechi Eze and Arsenal.

Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta met with Eze to pitch the project in early July before Spurs came to the table. Arsenal's interest dates back to June, as broken with @alex_crook.

Eze sold on Arsenal bak then, but no formal bid materialised at… pic.twitter.com/fBMnv2hWRK

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 20, 2025

Mokbel Bomb

This deal moving very quickly. Expect Eze to be an Arsenal player. Agreement in principle already in place. https://t.co/1sMygRzYLz

— Sami Mokbel (@SamiMokbel_BBC) August 20, 2025