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Jenks

Jenks

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Arachnid said:
A gazillion of money?
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You can't buy spirit or resilience. Arsenal had more than enough talent on the pitch to beat Norwich, but not the drive or belief to make it count. It's a big problem for them, and has been for a long time.
 
Arachnid

Arachnid

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Jenks said:
You can't buy spirit or resilience. Arsenal had more than enough talent on the pitch to beat Norwich, but not the drive or belief to make it count. It's a big problem for them, and has been for a long time.
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Absolutely. The fact that the sides spending more money are always the ones winning things is just an amazing coincidence and any day now West Ham is winning the prem, as soon as they get the right attitude.
 
Jenks

Jenks

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Deliberately misrepresenting an argument is usually the surest sign that yours is weak to begin with. There is more to winning the league than money. If there weren't, then the highest spenders would be winning it every season, which they're not.
 
Arachnid

Arachnid

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Jenks said:
Deliberately misrepresenting an argument is usually the surest sign that yours is weak to begin with. There is more to winning the league than money. If there weren't, then the highest spenders would be winning it every season, which they're not.
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One of the highest spenders always does. Having more money to buy players than 90% of the other sides combined is what gives ManU, Chelsea or ManCity the league, not some sort of magical drive.
 
Jenks

Jenks

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I never said spending money doesn't go a very long way toward success, only that it's not Arsenal's major problem. They have a squad capable of challenging for the title, and lesser teams have won it, but they lack the mental strength to grind out a win when it really matters. United have arguably had a lesser team compared to Arsenal the last few seasons, but you can bet that come the end of the season they'll be the ones closer to the title.
 
Arachnid

Arachnid

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Jenks said:
I never said spending money doesn't go a very long way toward success, only that it's not Arsenal's major problem. They have a squad capable of challenging for the title, and lesser teams have won it, but they lack the mental strength to grind out a win when it really matters. United have arguably had a lesser team compared to Arsenal the last few seasons, but you can bet that come the end of the season they'll be the ones closer to the title.
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It's more than just "a long way". ManCity can choose between Dzeko, Aguero or Balotelli... Arsenal can choose between... Giroud or Gervinho. Comparing them is like comparing Real Madrid with, say, Osasuna. Thinking that the likes of City or Chelsea are winning because of "mental strength" and that the fact that they spend money like it's going out of fashion while Arsenal usually ends up turning a profit from the transfer market is not the actual issue here is disingenuous at best.
 
JackaL

JackaL

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Anyone saw this already?

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For non Arsenal fans this must be something to make fun of. However, Arsene Wenger's impact is undeniable.
 
Robbie

Robbie

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We don't have the in form striker needed to win the league. Podolski and Giroud need time to adapt. I believe we'll challenge next year, because everyone will have a full preseason and nobody (important) will leave.

Squad depth and stability are key. If we maintain both, we compete with everyone else. Problem is, we haven't had much of either in 7 years (coincidence?)
 
Ode to Django

Ode to Django

You're not even a real journalism
Already thinking about next year Robbie :facepalm: i sympathise with you.

Arsenal better win me some money tomorrow, three results correct tonight & i need an Arsenal win please.

I'm thinking Huntelaar is going to fuck me up though.
 
Ketoth

Ketoth

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The Emirates is a fortress in Europe. Haven't lost a home game in the group stage since 2003. Best record in Europe I think.
 
AnfieldEd

AnfieldEd

I am Leg End
Robbie said:
We don't have the in form striker needed to win the league. Podolski and Giroud need time to adapt. I believe we'll challenge next year, because everyone will have a full preseason and nobody (important) will leave.

Squad depth and stability are key. If we maintain both, we compete with everyone else. Problem is, we haven't had much of either in 7 years (coincidence?)
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You said you'd challenge this year.

Always tomorrow never today eh............
 
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