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I think a manager like Mourinho or Conte would take a dim view towards something like this, especially if he's not backing it up with goals scored.

This, I sort of get. The younglings deserve a trial. But if they were worried about blocking pathways to Badiashile and Fofana, screw that.

What is your body count?

‘Not good enough’ – Alan Smith says Mikel Arteta should sell ‘struggling’ Arsenal star https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/21/not-good-enough-alan-smith-says-mikel-arteta-sell-struggling-arsenal-star-26431250/ Alan Smith has controversially suggested that Arsenal should consider selling talented young full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer. Lewis-Skelly burst onto the scene last term, breaking out of Arsenal’s youth ranks to establish himself as a genuine first-team star alongside fellow academy product Ethan Nwaneri. The 19-year-old made 39 appearances in all competitions last season, and saw his fine form rewarded with a new, long-term contract to keep him at the club until 2030. Despite that promising breakthrough season, Lewis-Skelly has found regular minutes harder to come by this season, with the teenager falling behind Riccardo Calafiori in the pecking order. Lewis-Skelly has made just one solitary league start so far this campaign, although he did start in the Gunners’ midweek Champions League victory over Inter at San Siro. Despite his lack of game time, Arsenal are said to have rebuffed loan interest from several other Premier League clubs in the January transfer window. But former Gunners striker Smith believes that the club might be wise to cash in on Lewis-Skelly in the summer after seeing the teenager ‘struggle’ in recent starts. ‘He is just not good enough defensively,’ Smith told BestBettingSites.co.uk when asked about Lewis-Skelly. ‘He’s been brought up as a midfielder, and when he’s had 1v1s, he has struggled, for example, when Frimpong was up against him in the Liverpool game, because he’s not the quickest either, and he’s not a natural defender. ‘He’s got three players in front of him who can all defend better. So, looking forward to the summer, I think it might be a case of selling him, for PSR and all that, being a youth team player, it’s pure profit. ‘So, unfortunately, I think he might have to leave the club.’ Lewis-Skelly, meanwhile, said he is keen to stake his claim for more regular minutes after his start against Inter on Tuesday. ‘I think every time I get the chance to start, I see it as an opportunity,’ the teenager told Amazon Prime. ‘Even when I come on, for me, it’s just impacting the game and helping the team out in any way I can. And I’m glad I was able to help out today. ‘All I can do is control the controllables. And every time I get the opportunity to play, as a team, the depth that we have as a squad is really strong. ‘We all have that mentality that when we come in, we’ve got to do the job. I think that’s how we carry ourselves. It’s so special [the spirit in the dressing room], so special. ‘Honestly, this has been amazing [being] part of the team, and just the energy and everything like that, the harmony. It’s really special to be a part of.’ Arsenal return to league action at the weekend as they host Michael Carrick’s Manchester Untied at the Emirates.

If tomorrow rains, streets will be wet.

Yup. Jeez that was like pulling teeth, but got there in the end. Up to 8th

Napoli this season at Maradona: 14 games 0 losses.

So is it the same as league that goal difference could be the deciding factor if teams on the same and all?

Yeah, that would make us very comfortable now.. Let's see, Napoli is falling apart with injuries and the game is next week. They had some shocking results this season too. ...

no it was not I have eyes I watched it, it was not a foul

That doesn’t mean it will be easy, but it can happen.

I can see us winning there. They are at the bottom of the CL table for a reason.

Also, Newcastle(who are ahead of us) are going to PSG, we are likely to overtake them if we won. Barca on the other hand are hosting Kobenhavn, they can overtake us easily. Such a shame we dropped points at Azerbaijan.

Just point would be enough if we won in Azerbaijan... Anyway, Conte will fire them up can't see us winning there. But also looking at teams from 17th to 24h place can't see why would playing play off be an issue.

if we fail to get top 8, it will be because of that draw with Qarabağ and/or losing to Atalanta

They were defending like they would be killed if they lost. Several shots saved that were great shots.

Made hard work of that!

Terrible to watch but hey we won

what a grind win is a win, but wow was it ugly

Might help that Napoli are outside qualification places and need to win that game. Which will mean there will be spaces to exploit

I know. Not impossible though.

doesnt really matter if we dont win at napoli

Top8 at the moment.. Barca behind us 9th with 1 goal worse goal difference.. Should score some more. 4 English team in top 8, respectable. Only City out momently.

Phewww