Amazing a club that breaks the financial rules can win so many championships!

Its not really a coachable trait though. You either have that dog in you, or you don't. Same thing with being clutch.

That said, I'd love to know the magical voodoo that City have where we almost always play at the Etihad with a half fit squad.

I still think City may drop points with the harder run in, but I have zero confidence in us winning all the matches left

I'd definitely take our run-in versus theirs.

This isn't over yet, but we absolutely cannot be passive. We have to get after it, be aggressive, and keep them on the ropes.

Two "positive" thoughts about this game:

1. The performance was better. Chances were created. They could have been created earlier and more often, but they were created.
2. If come the end of the season, we do in fact lose, this game will not be one of the ones we point to in an honest conversation about what went wrong.

Its down to a 5 game season to see who can score the most goals. Should be interesting

So where do you think our best chance is at the moment: the Prem or the CL?

May sound strange, but I think PL at the moment.

If we can't find the edge we need offensively in the PL to win out, I don't think we could beat either PSG or Bayern should we advance.

Ag Since 83 said:

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Two "positive" thoughts about this game:

1. The performance was better. Chances were created. They could have been created earlier and more often, but they were created.
2. If come the end of the season, we do in fact lose, this game will not be one of the ones we point to in an honest conversation about what went wrong.

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In my opinion, I think it should be, as there was everything to play for and the stakes were at their absolute highest.

The squad and the coaches knew what was on the line, and yet again, were left wanting. Though Arsenal were fortunate to not be down 0-1 earlier in the match when the ball deflected off the inside of the post, the defense was not bad, considering it was city at the Etihad. The Arsenal offense could only muster three shots on goal for the contest, and that is why Arsenal lost - quite Impotent on offense, and a few good chances unconverted.

This recent run of form from the offense is looking to reward Arsenal with no silverware this season. Quite a shift from less than 4 weeks ago, and will be the reason if Arsenal go trophy-less.

I just mean we are going to be talking about Wolves, Forest, Bournemouth, etc. far more than this.

Random thoughts on go forward.....

- Should we ditch the 4-3-3 and go back to 4-2-3-1? Allows MO/Exe to play central. Easier to find players that fit a double vs single pivot (including MLS back to MF). Can play with traditional FBs. Allows Ws to play in the half spaces more than out wide.

- Should we move Big Gabi? While he is quite good, he is 28, showing some signs of drop off and occasional poor decision making. Ive seen argument that Cala should move inside to cut down on injuries. Also, could you imagine a left sided double pivot (Cala , Hincapie) at CB/FB? How much chaos would that cause?

- WTF are we gonna do at ST?

Accidentally clicked on the Man United thread but didn't realize it for awhile given all they seem to talk about is Arsenal

NBC Sports’ coverage of Manchester City’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday was the most-watched Premier League match in U.S. history, averaging 2.6 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo and digital networks, per NBC.

— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) April 22, 2026

City beat Burnley, but really glad it was just 1-0. I expected something like 3-0 or 4-0.

COYG!

Great to see Saka on the bench! Hopeful Odegaard is the spark we need!

EZEEEEEEE!!!!!

WOW! EZE! Love goals from outside the box!

Brilliant corner routine, set up by the previous one

UGH! Kai off injured! VG on.

"Variety" of set piece strategy doesn't mean you take them all short because it worked once

Nervy finish to this one incoming!

Exhale!!! 3 points!!! Oh yeah!!

Wow...Tense.

Wanted to see more GD added, but just glad to get back in the win column

Arteta said he didn't think the Eze and Havertz injuries were much and he didn't rule them out for Wednesday.


Of course, tests might show something worse but it seemed a bit like the guys were instructed to not push it if they felt anything.

Arsenal have now equalled the most wins in a single season their HISTORY 🔴👏 pic.twitter.com/8Lx52grQBF

— Prime Video Sport UK (@primevideosport) April 25, 2026

I've never, ever been anywhere near this miserable cheering on a team so darn good.

And the sad thing is, we probably won't win the league. We're 15 points clear of third place…but freaking City…

Ain't that some ****!

Completely agree. I keep having to remind myself that we have lost 5 matches the entire season. Only 7 draws. Just crappy timing to have a possessed opponent on the same timeline.

I grew up in San Antonio. I live in Southern California now. I have a good friend the same age who grew up a die hard Lakers fan. I'm a die hard Spurs fan (NBA, to reiterate). He's who got me following Arsenal. We were watching the NBA playoffs after Arsenal today talking about how many rings either the Spurs or Lakers would have had if the Duncan/Parker/Ginobili era don't overlap with the Shaq/Kobe era.

Same thing with Arsenal/City currently in the PL. Kinda sucks, but on the other hand if we cross the finish line and are able to hold that trophy up it'll make it that much sweeter!

✅️GOOD NEWS
Thomas Partey, former Arsenal DM who had been accused of r@pe by his Moroccan girlfriend, has reportedly had all charges dropped after authorities stated there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a conviction. According to the judge, the case may have been a… pic.twitter.com/axqqfBt8Xn

— Arsenal Touchline (@Afc_ArsenalX1) April 27, 2026

I don't see that being reported anywhere. And he's been accused by multiple women.

xG philosophy got jokes

Looking forward to…

Atletico (0.14) 0-0 (0.23) Arsenal https://t.co/9DFmMmmiL9

— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) April 28, 2026

Meanwhile back in November

Arsenal (3.05) 3-1 (0.79) Bayern Munich

— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) November 26, 2025

We've definitely lost the mojo from earlier this year, for whatever reason