Arsenal Save #1 - Destroying the Process

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Been almost 7 years since doing a thread, but thought it right for my beloved Arsenal.

Just the one transfer as I feel I have a good foundation to build our team.

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So, with this transfer and a few releases, this is what the line-up will look like.

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With the squad we have, I am absolutely aiming for a top 4 finish - especially without the European commitments.
 
Pre-season done and happy with the possession playing tactics... More the tiki-taka vertical style...

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Time to start the season
 
AUGUST

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A very satisfactory start to the season which included an incredible performance against Chelsea...

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Complete domination which is setting a bar to reach on a consistent basis...

7 points from three games and into 3rd round carabao is a very good start to the season.
 
DEADLINE DAY!!!!

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Huge signing in young prodigy Isak... At just 21 I cannot wait to get this kid in the team!

Sold Xhaka and Lacazette to fund the Swede.

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Pretty delighted with the overall business done :coffee:
 
Pls buy LUCCA.....is a really MUST HAVE!!!

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Wow amazing stats... but cannot see a time I would buy him - simply as Isak is the same age and will eventually have martinelli battle for the ST position
 
SEPTEMBER

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The unbeaten run continues after a pulsating win over MUFC to be just a point behind after 6 games.

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Conceding more than I would like but cannot complain with the attacking returns so far.

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Isak is already proving to be the steal of the summer with 5 goals already... Still cannot believe I got him for so cheap :cool:
 
OCTOBER

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Deserved first defeat vs Villa as our unbeaten start ended convincingly. Really disappointed to lose against City in the cup as really dominated the game but couldn't finish the chances.

Still a good spot after 10 games;

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Hale End boys have really been performing so far as my 1st choice wide players to support Isak

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NOVEMBER

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4 CS in the last 5 has got me feeling much better about the balance of play during the games...

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Gary Neville catches up with manager Rey Quraishi:

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Rey, we're a third into the PL season, what is your assessment so far?

Very happy how we have settled into the system and also the transitions both on and off the ball. I feel the squad has "bought in" to the philosophy and I cannot complain with where we are at this moment.


Start of the season, you did not really set a specific target, has that changed now?

I certainly feel that with the start to the season, we can certainly sustain our good form and push to finish in the UCL places.


Your report on your new signings so far?

Ramsdale - Brilliant distribution and really in great form to concede just 1/5 games
White - 3 goals already this season which is a huge bonus, dribbles into advanced areas wonderfully
Tomiyasu - 4 assist already and so solid defensively
Tavares - 2 assists and already been called into the team with Tierney's niggles
Bissouma - Added real aggression into the centre of midfield to break play and start attacks
Lokonga - Just 4 appearances but comfortable on the ball
Odegaard - 10 returns in 14 games and the chief protagonist in everything creative (stats below)
Isak - 9 games, 9 goals. Stone-cold killer in the box

Thanks Rey and good luck!

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Martin has been brilliant so far - really controlling games and getting the returns...
 
We're title challengers!!!

Massive games won b2b

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Backs to the wall most of the game but Isak was clinical in this game - unfortunately pulled up injured and will be out for a few weeks. But brilliant result.

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Despite giving up possession in this game, we fully deserved this victory and should have added to the one goal scored by Pepe. We're title challengers after this game and currently sit top of the table!

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DECEMBER

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Crazy festive period and ended with 5-1-1 in the 7 games which is very satisfactory considering we played MCI, LIV & CHE.

Defence have really tightened up, to the sacrifice of attacking returns which I have instructed.

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Cannot remember ever being in a save with 4 teams on equal points... I still feel MCI are the best equipped from analysing the season so far.
 
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Losing just the 3 games so far as a manager and happy with my own personal progress halfway through the season 🥃
 
JANUARY

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Incredible considering we had the AFCON players out for the month. Had to play a few players OOP, but it worked out with a few tactical tweaks.

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I think top 4 should not be an issue at this point, but the title push could be realistic as we have got through the fixture-packed months unscathed and with a whole playing squad.

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With 7 wins in a row, we are full of confidence.
 

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FEBRUARY

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Tough loss to MUN after taking a half-time lead. Still in a fantastic position to win a trophy this season.

Also into 5th Round in FA Cup and will play Bristol City.

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A performance review on Isak

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Still amazed at the cost of the Swede, at only 22 he is only improving and is already performing at an elite level.

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Stone cold killer (but a terrible penalty taker), I think this is the guy that can take us to sustained glory going forward... and only 22 🔥🔥🔥
 
MARCH

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We're getting to the crunch time now as each result has ramifications.

Crazy Norwich victory crammed between successful FA Cup ties to take us into the last 4... and we draw????

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Arch-rivals of course, the double is well and truly on...

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Fixtures are coming up thick and fast after the IB...
 
APRIL

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Devastated to lose in the semi vs TOT....

Once again though, a brilliant duet of victories vs MCI & LIV.

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So close now!!!!
 
MAY

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Great way to win the league - completely overachieved and so excited for UCL next season!!!

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