LAM09

Did you fail to read to your original post and my reply? I'll put it simple - Arsenal's attack isn't close to the top two's frontline, let alone easily on par.

I thought we signed DD during the Winter window for some reason.

As I previously stated, who made the decision to sign players or deal with transfers (something we've seemingly had issue with for a few windows)? Downplaying someone's involvement is all good and well, but you don't have a straight answer that debunks my theory.

What about them? My point was solely about Liverpool. They got to their first final because of the front three (scored more than MSN IIRC) and still played a notable part last season. Our needs have little importance to your orignal statement. If we still had Costa, none of them would be of interest.

A front three that reached back to back CL finals is still the best in Europe (Barca very close). Arsenal are still a way off that.

Emenalo left & we never brought in a direct replacement, so I've put two & two together. If she isn't to blame/praise for our business in the market, who is? I think Roman is completely hands off in that regard unless he truly wants someone (Torres springs to mind).

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The small clubs wouldn't survive otherwise. [emoji52]

Ask Mana [emoji6]

Nice to see Kante back. Hope this below than average side give us a decent game before we face the world beaters in the league.

The same person gets stupid money for someone with a year left on their contract, so they get a pass.

I can't imagine what someone like Silva would cost if he moved to PSG today. To think Juve probably got a bargain all things considered.

I totally agree with your point about most English fans looking down at leagues/teams on the continent for no valid reason. Just look at the money Villa/Fulham were able to spend immediately after going up. Salzburg do have a fine scouting set up, but they would be a challenge to the elite with such funds or were able to spend freely without FFP hindering them. Oh well, we'll just have to enjoy the mighty Palace fight relegation for another season instead.

Most teams that aren't playing in the EPL are pub teams to some.

Nothing surprising. That's how Arsenal are viewed now, just like Liverpool were not too long ago.

We bought him because he was the only option. It doesn't mean it was good business, but I'll give him another season to see if he can offer more in the final third than Mikel.

Where did I mention anything about big or elite? They were in a group that consisted of club bigger than most in the Prem & a side that finished third in the Bundesliga. You had the nerve to downplay your view on Frankfurt prior to us playing them. [emoji42] People are jumping at you because of that daft statement. Need to find out what a pub team is first & foremost.

Kovacic wasn't let go by Madrid for fun. Things look rosey right now, but it was £40m we didn't need to desperately spent IMO. Pasalic will be playing in the CL this season, so it will be interesting to see what excuses will be brought up should the inevitable happen.

Does Europe only consist of the Champions League, if so, where were we last season? [emoji17] Stop undermining teams due to your ignorance. Check Group B - https://www.skysports.com/europa-league-table

Is this another "Frankfurt aren't a big club" moment? Dont underestimate teams you know little about. They consistently do well in Europe rather than get knocked out at the group stages like some of the teams you mentioned.

I'm still of the train of thought that Pasalic would have been a better option all round but here we are.

People were against the fee and his actual output last season. £40m~ for someone that didn't score and set up one goal IIRC. Certainly looks decent in preseason, but we should all know by now that it counts for very little. Let's see what he is upto against Utd, should he start.

It's slightly changing when it matters - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/champions-league-away-goals-rule-extra-time-do-they-count-a7730541.html%3famp

He ought to get the nod for Old Trafford.

That's where we sorely miss the little French gem. Our back four needs to be a sure thing against Gladbach - Azpi, AC, Zouma, Emerson.