Martinelli!!!

MARTINELLI!!!! Great goal and assist(Saka)!!!

Let's hope VAR doesn't **** us drawing the wrong line or something here

It's onside!

Taking them a long time to decide to screw us

(Hopefully) Little Gabi is BACK!!

Little Gabi type goal there.

Ugh they are rattled in the back.

Not loving Calafiori's defending. Giving me Zinchenko vibes.

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Not loving Calafiori's defending. Giving me Zinchenko vibes.

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Today yes but was much better in other games.

Tomi back on the pitch!

Hopefully Timber is not out long.

Saka!!!!!

SAKA! Nice finish! 3-1!

Poor Rambo deserved a better destination than this

3 points!

🚨🇩🇪 OFFICIAL: German Federation inform that Kai Havertz will be out of the upcoming games against Bosnia and the Netherlands with knee problem.

He will be assessed by #AFC staff in the next days and won’t travel with the national team. pic.twitter.com/8OgHw6Jxs3

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 6, 2024

I'm hoping this is just an "avoid meaningless friendlies" injury.

Rewatching Southhampton match.
Their young guy Dibling (no shin guards) can run. Looks to be a good young player.
They got a couple of close plays late in the match. Near one off a corner, then a ball crossing front of goal off a Dibling run.
I don't think Partey was bad at right back. It's not his natural position and I think he played decently. It's easy to pick out Thomas just by the way he runs.
Rice is playing, but he is not at his best. Feel like he is working hard right now with mixed results.
Final goal by Saka resembles the match. Trossard goes on a run, several defenders around him and the ball bounces out to Saka for the shot.
Havertz goal was a beauty. I find myself watching Havertz every run - he doesn't seem to be fast but he knows where to be and gets there.

I sent a text to my brother saying I hope we sign Dibling as soon as Southampton are relegated. What a player that kid is.

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I sent a text to my brother saying I hope we sign Dibling as soon as Southampton are relegated. What a player that kid is.

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He is absolutely one to watch and I am sure Mikel took notice. His defensive work rate as a winger was fantastic.

I watched his run with Martinelli a few times. The possession late in the match, where Martinelli is going full speed ahead of him. Dibling ran him down and deftly took the ball away.

I kept thinking - if they get relegated gotta see about getting this kid.

Bayern absolutely destroying the ladies in the Champions League, its now 5-2, just a few days after an incredibly awful 0-0 draw with a mediocre Everton.

I have to wonder if this is finally the beginning of the end for head coach Jonas Eidevall

It needs to be. He just doesn't have it and has been massively underachieving

I have been watching some Champions League matches involving clubs outside the EPL. Last night I watched a replay of Real Madrid vs Napoli. This prompted me to do some research about La Liga, as there are now rumors about Madrid going after Saliba for 2025.

Can someone please explain to me how Madrid has a "salary cap" of ~750 million euros? When I look at this it is pure insanity. I believe there are financial sustainability rules with La Liga but how can you have a club that is 500 million over the rest of the clubs? I realize I am a novice but this makes little sense.

I did find this information but still unclear how Madrid's budget is 754 million euros.

"La Liga has officially announced the salary limits for the 2024-25 season, with Real Madrid once again sitting atop the rankings with the highest spending capacity. This news comes as part of the annual salary limit update, which dictates how much each club can allocate towards players, coaching staff, and various team operations across both Spain's first and second divisions.

Real Madrid, backed by their robust financial foundation, have set a new standard with a staggering salary cap of 754 million for the upcoming season. This marks an increase from last year's limit of 727 million, further solidifying Los Blancos' position as the club with the most room to maneuver in the transfer market and player wages. Their healthy financial outlook has consistently allowed them to maintain a competitive edge, both on and off the pitch, compared to their rivals."

If we can prevent Saliba from moving to Madrid for the nex year and a half or two years, some of that pressure might ease and Madrid might want to look elsewhere before then. They are just getting so old and constantly injured on the back line.

They need replacements in now.

Looks like Odegaard is running but so far limited to a Zero G treadmill which means not full body weight. I suspect at least 2 to 3 more weeks at a minimum.

Saka went off injured for England today. Walked off so hopefully nothing serious

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Saka went off injured for England today. Walked off so hopefully nothing serious

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Why call up players for meaningless friendlies? The load on top players is insane.

Bukayo Saka leaving Wembley tonight after picking up an injury while playing for England.

He seems to be walking with a little discomfort but nothing major.

Saka is very good when knowing he’s tweaked something. It looked very similar to when he was substituted against RC Lens… pic.twitter.com/DfhtuO2q0y

— now.arsenal (@now_arsenaI) October 10, 2024