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Arsenal 1 - 2 Newcastle
We suffer our first defeat of the season, in all competitions, at the hands of a predicted bogey-team. The Magpies took their chances against a fatigued team, and it was our old man Konoplyanka who made us pay, scoring an early penalty. After an Aboubakar equalizer, the possible signing of the season, Paco Alcacer gave Newcastle all 3 points. There goes our unbeaten-run!
Arsenal 4 - 1 Southampton
Almost 3 weeks later, we play our next game in the league. Messi was on inspired form, bagging a brace and a perfect 10 rating. We win in style, despite Sule getting himself sent off. Sterling and Ramsey were the other scorers.
West Ham 1 - 1 Arsenal
We didn't play very well against a well organized Hammers side. A draw was a fair result, as goals from Messi and Meyer were enough for each team to pick up a point.
Arsenal 3 - 0 Leicester
Back to a bit of form. Hopefully, we can find our stride again after December, to push on in our games in hand. Goals from Messi, Aboubakar and Ramsey gave us a very solid win against struggling Leicester.
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Arsenal 1 - 0 Saint-Etienne
A solitary Aboubakar goal meant we go top of the group with 16 out of 18 points. We face Porto in the first knockout stage.
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QPR 0 - 1 Arsenal
Same procedure here. We keep a clean sheet, Aboubakar scores, we win. We make it through to the semi-finals where West Ham await us.
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As reigning champions of Europe, we competed in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Chivas 1 - 3 Arsenal
We defeated Mexical side Chivas in the semi-finals. It was a tough game, but our quality shone through. Sterling, Aboubakar and Ramsey got on the scoresheet.
Arsenal 4 - 0 Fluminense
In front of a capacity crowd of 105 000 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, we absolutely hammered the Brazilians. They never stood a chance, as Messi scored a brace, and was helped by Sanchez and Ramsey to secure the win. This means we can now call ourselves Club World Champions!
Tranfer List
Alex Song - £7.5M
A top quality player, on extremely affordable wages (£15K), how can you say no? Song is also HG in England, and can cover in centre midfield, defensive midfield as well as on centre back. The bargain of a century!
Joel Veltman - £7M
A good centreback bought by Montella in August. Does not fit into our plans now, and will be moved on. Could be a starter for teams challenging for Europa League. On relatively low wages (£30K). Dutch international who had a very solid season for Sunderland last year.
Connor Wickham - £5M
A strong English striker. Still only 24, and could be a solid goalscorer for mid-table sides.
Nicola Leali - £1M
Italian stopper, who has struggled to break through for us. Could be a good backup for mid-table sides.
For Loan
Sasa Andjelkovic
Young Serbian striker with massive potential. Would be a rotational player for mid to lower table sides. Stong, quick and a good finisher. Is paid almost nothing in wages (£180)
