Whilst it seemed all doom and gloom a quick look at the league table

[Sir C]

This has become familiar at Arsenal. Notice how we like to benchmark against the teams/clubs that are worse than us?

The problem, as ever, is the four clubs who wouldn't swap places with us.

I've always been amazed and grateful that we had a proud unbroken record in the top division and that occasionally we put together a team that could compete at the top of the league. You seem to be suggesting that if we're not at the absolute top of the pile, it's unacceptable.

I forgive you feeling entitled, that's a natural consequence of your unfortunate political leanings; no doubt you were brainwashed by some appalling Marxist teacher as a child and can't be held responsible. But I can't forgive the spoilt whining so easily.

[Rich]

I've always been amazed and grateful that we had a proud unbroken record in the top division and that occasionally we put together a team that could compete at the top of the league. You seem to be suggesting that if we're not at the absolute top of the pile, it's unacceptable.

I forgive you feeling entitled, that's a natural consequence of your unfortunate political leanings; no doubt you were brainwashed by some appalling Marxist teacher as a child and can't be held responsible. But I can't forgive the spoilt whining so easily.

But should we be happy with simply staying as we have been for the last 10 years or so? Should we not look to emulate the likes of Spurs, Liverpool and this season Chelsea who have looked to better themselves?

We are told that we have the money to compete with the Bayerns and Real Madrids (of course, this a lie fed to us by the board) and yet we don't show any signs of being willing to do this.

We appear to be quite predictable to play against and I'm not convinced of Arsene's appetite for managing born winners/superstars such as Alexis.

[Peter]

I've always been amazed and grateful that we had a proud unbroken record in the top division and that occasionally we put together a team that could compete at the top of the league. You seem to be suggesting that if we're not at the absolute top of the pile, it's unacceptable.

I forgive you feeling entitled, that's a natural consequence of your unfortunate political leanings; no doubt you were brainwashed by some appalling Marxist teacher as a child and can't be held responsible. But I can't forgive the spoilt whining so easily.

Must you always be such an anus?

[World's End Stella]

I've always been amazed and grateful that we had a proud unbroken record in the top division and that occasionally we put together a team that could compete at the top of the league. You seem to be suggesting that if we're not at the absolute top of the pile, it's unacceptable.

I forgive you feeling entitled, that's a natural consequence of your unfortunate political leanings; no doubt you were brainwashed by some appalling Marxist teacher as a child and can't be held responsible. But I can't forgive the spoilt whining so easily.

So are people who support Arsenal allowed to offer criticisms of the manager and the team and the club generally? Where would you draw the line between offering an opinion, exchanging ideas, engaging in qualitative analysis about something you care for and find interesting, and spoilt whining due to a sense of entitlement?

And wouldn't it be boring if everyone thought like Monty and just nodded dumbly every time the club or manager did something? Isn't having a view part of the fun?

[Sir C]

So are people who support Arsenal allowed to offer criticisms of the manager and the team and the club generally? Where would you draw the line between offering an opinion, exchanging ideas, engaging in qualitative analysis about something you care for and find interesting, and spoilt whining due to a sense of entitlement?

And wouldn't it be boring if everyone thought like Monty and just nodded dumbly every time the club or manager did something? Isn't having a view part of the fun?

It's a subjective judgement.