Martinelli

[redgunamo]

Raya deserves to be in the 'player we could least live without' debate, for sure. What a marvellous aquisition he's been.

Definitely. He's irreplaceable.

[Peter]

Raya deserves to be in the 'player we could least live without' debate, for sure. What a marvellous aquisition he's been.

The trouble with that category is it is related to the quality of the replacement. Kepa is actually decent and I think we could cope without Raya.

The one player we simply cannot replace is Rice. The alternatives simply cannot perform the role he plays in the side.

This is not to understate how good Raya is. He's exceptional.

[redgunamo]

The trouble with that category is it is related to the quality of the replacement. Kepa is actually decent and I think we could cope without Raya.

The one player we simply cannot replace is Rice. The alternatives simply cannot perform the role he plays in the side.

This is not to understate how good Raya is. He's exceptional.

Kepa's indecision with crosses really stands out and I don't like it

[Peter]

Kepa's indecision with crosses really stands out and I don't like it

In comparison to Raya, yes. I don't think anyone is as good as Raya on that.

[Peter]

Totally agree on Raya. Were discussing the 2004 team in the office and the only 2 players I thought would make the first XI were Raya and Rice.....possibly Timber at RB

Hmmmm.....Rice wouldn't get in imo. Gilberto and Vieira are pretty hard to beat.

Saliba ahead of Kolo. And I'd pick Saka over Ljungberg.

[John Bunnell]

And I'd pick Saka over Ljungberg.

You have GOT to be joking? The same Ljungberg who was the Premier League Player of the Season when we won the double 01/02?

[PSRB]

Hmmmm.....Rice wouldn't get in imo. Gilberto and Vieira are pretty hard to beat.

Saliba ahead of Kolo. And I'd pick Saka over Ljungberg.

Sorry but Rice offers a lot more than Gilberto. He can do what Gilberto did plus a whole lot more.

[PSRB]

You have GOT to be joking? The same Ljungberg who was the Premier League Player of the Season when we won the double 01/02?

Hmmm, Saka would definitely be on the bench.

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

Hmmmm.....Rice wouldn't get in imo. Gilberto and Vieira are pretty hard to beat.

Saliba ahead of Kolo. And I'd pick Saka over Ljungberg.

Dec's set piece delivery vs Gilby as a double pivot?

[Peter]

You have GOT to be joking? The same Ljungberg who was the Premier League Player of the Season when we won the double 01/02?

Yeah, the same Ljungberg. That argument is decidedly odd given that Robert Pires won the Player of The Year that season. According to the entire footballing world Freddie wasnt even the best player at Arsenal let alone in the league.

One run of form doesn't prove anything. Saka is a far better footballer across the board.

[Peter]

Dec's set piece delivery vs Gilby as a double pivot?

Hmmm.... the corners bit is a decent point...

[Peter]

Sorry but Rice offers a lot more than Gilberto. He can do what Gilberto did plus a whole lot more.

I think that is exactly why I choose Gilberto.

I dont doubt that Rice is a better player than Gilberto. But the role in that side is about providing a platform for Vieira to be Vieira. And as good as he is, Rice is not on the same planet as Vieira.

[John Bunnell]

Yeah, the same Ljungberg. That argument is decidedly odd given that Robert Pires won the Player of The Year that season. According to the entire footballing world Freddie wasnt even the best player at Arsenal let alone in the league.

One run of form doesn't prove anything. Saka is a far better footballer across the board.

No mate - Pires won the Arsenal Player of the Season award, Ljungberg won the Premier League POTS award which is considerably more prestigious let's be honest. Not making this a Pires Vs Ljungberg thing because I would obviously side with Pires as a bigger force, but facts are facts.

Saka is so unbelievably overrated it's untrue, I dunno why us Gooners **** him off like this. One trick pony - Ljungberg was a much more versatile player. Could ping a killer pass and had a far quicker brain when it came to making decisive decisions.

Saka is good but please can we calm down.

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

I think that is exactly why I choose Gilberto.

I dont doubt that Rice is a better player than Gilberto. But the role in that side is about providing a platform for Vieira to be Vieira. And as good as he is, Rice is not on the same planet as Vieira.

Dec was a DM originally and could play that role behind PV. As well as making loads of goals from corners, and perhaps taking the off FK. Far better corner taker than Titi.

[Rich]

No mate - Pires won the Arsenal Player of the Season award, Ljungberg won the Premier League POTS award which is considerably more prestigious let's be honest. Not making this a Pires Vs Ljungberg thing because I would obviously side with Pires as a bigger force, but facts are facts.

Saka is so unbelievably overrated it's untrue, I dunno why us Gooners **** him off like this. One trick pony - Ljungberg was a much more versatile player. Could ping a killer pass and had a far quicker brain when it came to making decisive decisions.

Saka is good but please can we calm down.

Martinelli to Al-Hilal in summer. Arsenal willing to listen to offers accroding to Ben Jacobs.