Back door firmly shut for Arse!?!

[JPK]

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

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

They beat the mancs twice last year and us once and drew with Chelsea.
Like us the have away problems and especially against horrible tough dirty teams like Blackburn etc.

[Joe King]

They just need to come up north and wait for a good kicking.
Look at the teams that could beat them away from home:
Us, Bitters, Chavs (not North of Arsenal), Scum, Barcodes, Pie Eaters, Mackems, Citeh, Villa and possibly Wigan

[thesilverfoxlfc]

As i have said in a previous thread its all well playing good in the sun and in August/Sept wait till the harsh winter comes in and see how they play plus African Nations is like Arsenal on tour in Africa, they will loose alot of players

[AFII]

As i have said in a previous thread its all well playing good in the sun and in August/Sept wait till the harsh winter comes in and see how they play plus African Nations is like Arsenal on tour in Africa, they will loose alot of players

Missing Toure will be a big blow for them. We don't really have any worries with the African Nations Cup.

January and February will be two key months for us and Man U with Chelsea and Arsenal missing a few players.

[leftpeg]

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

If Fabregas gets injured my fantasy team will be ****ed.

[Nic83]

we will win the league now that Mourinho is gone.

[thesilverfoxlfc]

we will win the league now that Mourinho is gone.

What about us you fook

[reddragon]

tbh honest the lack of squad can be overhyped. Utd won the league without too many injuries last year, and all of Arsenal's players are young and could realistically play without problems all year

[Parm]

If Fabregas gets injured my fantasy team will be ****ed.

I went for Ronaldo and Gerrard instead of Cesc

[reddragon]

in our fantasy league you aren't allowed scum or bluenoses

[Parm]

in our fantasy league you aren't allowed scum or bluenoses

true, it is the first time I've picked a mancand I do feel the shame. If it is any consolation, Ronaldo has been **** so far and got sent off...

[Red Wino]

Double entrades. Fun-ny!

[dww]

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.

I'd go with that. I think Arsenal may lack a leadership figure in the crunch times, I don't rate Gallas in this regard and Silva while leading exceptionally well by example doesn't seem to motivate the rest of the team as well as some. Having said that it is difficult to judge the mentality of young players as they are still developing and the lack of fear shown by players like Fabregas might be what they need now they more responcibility after Henry's departure.

Flamini seems to have finally made teh step up whihc has given them a valuable option in midfield in terms of moving the attack forward quickly from the back.

The Christmas period will be even more key than usual this season if you ask me. The biggest weakness of Arsenal is definitely their strength in depth. If they can get through the fixture congestion at the turn of the year with a full complement of players and in contention they will be top 2 in my opinion.