Back door firmly shut for Arse!?!

[StevieG08]

Watched the Arsenal vs Sevilla game tonight and they played some great stuff. In recent times their back four have looked a bit shakey at times which has meant they haven't played as well going forward as they can.

The two fullbacks ( Sagna and Clichy ) look very solid in particular, i for one think people are wrong to dimiss the threat they pose this term, thoughts?

[red g]

Watched the Arsenal vs Sevilla game tonight and they played some great stuff. In recent times their back four have looked a bit shakey at times which has meant they haven't played as well going forward as they can.

The two fullbacks ( Sagna and Clichy ) look very solid in particular, i for one think people are wrong to dimiss the threat they pose this term, thoughts?

i dont think they ahve the squad to cope on all 4 fronts. That sagna looks another quality find by wenger

[MrsB]

I hate to say that they've been impressive.

[Red_Polo]

It's very difficult to say really. On the one hand, they have quite a thin squad in terms of needing to cope with the demands of Europe and the long league season, as well as lacking a bit of steel which can hurt them on the road at times. On the other hand, Wenger has built a team of players who fit perfectly into a highly effective system. If they don't suffer many injuries and can regain something approaching the kind of mentality they had during the unbeaten season, then they will be strong contenders. Anything from 1st to 4th wouldn't surprise me. The top 4 will be a fair bit closer together on points this season.

[Parm]

they have looked good, but still think some of their team is distinctly average. Tonight I dont think :

Almunia
Sendros
Flamini
Clichy
would make any of the other top 3's teams. But I suppose, Wenger does get average players to play out of their skins. But I must say I',m not too sure about Sagna.
However, Fabregras, what a player/

[StevieG08]

I'm just thinking that they've started well and tonights performance showed they're full of confidence. Lots of people write them off for the league but i'm not convinced they wont have a say in it.

[JohnDoe]

Clichy is the best left back in the league, extremely underrated by anyone other than Arsenal fans. He's fast as **** and a better all around player than A. Cole.

They have a good side, really stepped up to fill the void of Henry, maybe it took the pressure off them after they were ruled out so easily at the start of the season.

I still don't think they have the depth to handle a long season, their first team is great but a few injuries could really hinder them.

[AFII]

They can be contenders if Fabregas and Toure can stay fit.

[Parm]

Clichy is the best left back in the league, extremely underrated by anyone other than Arsenal fans. He's fast as **** and a better all around player than A. Cole.

They have a good side, really stepped up to fill the void of Henry, maybe it took the pressure off them after they were ruled out so easily at the start of the season.

I still don't think they have the depth to handle a long season, their first team is great but a few injuries could really hinder them.

still not sure about Clichy, saw him tonight and didnt think he was the best lb in the league. Will keep an eye out on his progres as a few people on here seem to rate him/.

[Parm]

They can be contenders if Fabregas and Toure can stay fit.

without those two they would be ****ed.

[sambirken]

great result for em tonight. but everyone seems to have been heaping praise on them after the spurs game, but did anyone see the full game? arsenal were very lucky not to concede 4. we'll see after a few more tough away games. they look great at the emirates

[MrsB]

They tend to struggle in November, so there's hope.

[Red Chilli]

They can be contenders if Fabregas and Toure can stay fit.

Hmmmm, a lot depends on Fabregas that's for sure.

I think they'll get gubbed by the big boys (LFC, SCUM, Chavs).

[JPK]

Clichy is the best left back in the league, extremely underrated by anyone other than Arsenal fans. He's fast as **** and a better all around player than A. Cole.

They have a good side, really stepped up to fill the void of Henry, maybe it took the pressure off them after they were ruled out so easily at the start of the season.

I still don't think they have the depth to handle a long season, their first team is great but a few injuries could really hinder them.

Agree about Clichy.Cesc is there talisman and it will be interesting to see how they do if he picks up an injury.They have a better squad than people think.Eduardo will be a great signing yet and Diaby and Denilson have very good futures ahead of them.This years league is there for the taking and it would'nt shock me if they won.

[red g]

Clichy is the best left back in the league, extremely underrated by anyone other than Arsenal fans. He's fast as **** and a better all around player than A. Cole.

They have a good side, really stepped up to fill the void of Henry, maybe it took the pressure off them after they were ruled out so easily at the start of the season.

I still don't think they have the depth to handle a long season, their first team is great but a few injuries could really hinder them.

not sure about the best left back, but he is a great player, think clichy will have a great season.