03 Sep 2026 13:46:36
Back from Spain and was out last night with some mates, a section of whom are Gooners.
Their attitude to our game against them was broadly the same, “Why are we bothering turning up?”
I think it will be tough for us to get anything from the game but I would like to think we will cause them significant problems.
04 Sep 2026 11:29:02
Tom, I think most pundits would have us losing the game on Sunday, and it's hard to think that we could get a result. I do remember that game when we were three down there by half-time under Conte, who then changed the formation at half-time and, with wing-backs, won us the EPL that year.
So, my bottom line is that we go there and at least perform well. Even if we lose, Alonso can learn from the game and win us the EPL! Well, or at very least, get us ECL qualification.
04 Sep 2026 13:04:26
Understandably, Arsenal are favourites to win the title and beat us on Sunday. They are very effective and well organised. That said, they are nothing special. If we get a grip on midfield and organise our defensive unit, there is no reason why we shouldn't come away with something (says me nervously).