Sentences with phrase «arteta is on the pitch»

You can be sure that if wilshire, flamini and even arteta were on the pitch there would have been a little more bite.

When Arteta is on the pitch at least he comminicates.

Not exact matches

im dumbfounded about what you said concerning Arteta, a captain is supposed to be on the pitch, Arteta can't perform to a top level on the pitch so he should be sold, not clung onto blocking up places in our squad along with Flamini an co

They simply erased what were 2 major areas of concern on the pitch — especially when Debuchy and Arteta went down.

Just because our last two captains Arteta and Vermaelen spent more time in the treatment room than on the pitch does not make it a good idea, so it seemed logical that the boss would hand it to another player who would be playing and it was reported that it could be our midfield maestro Santi Cazorla.

Until those positions are filled with quality players, the likes of Arteta, Flamini and Per are always prone to making mistakes, no matter how much fight and passion we are putting on the pitch.

If wenger has to play all 3 of wilshere, ramsey and ozil on the pitch, it has to be this way: ramsey b2b ozil playmaker no. 10 wilshere as deep lying playmaker, in arteta's role.

When Arteta is not on the pitch Cazorla is the man to take them.

Mertz should never have been our captain in the first place... who has ever heard of a team that makes 11th hour transfer buys (Arteta & Mertz) then seemingly places those same individuals into prominent leadership positions from the get - go... indicative of the problems that have permeated our clubhouse for the better part of 7 years under the Kroenke & Wenger... what is wrong with the players chosen and / or the management style of Wenger that doesn't develop and / or encourage strong leadership from within... Mertz was the fine collecting lackey from year one... this is what happens when you don't get world - class players because many times they want to have a voice on and off the pitch and this can't happen when you play for a fragile manager who has developed a coddling wage structure where everyone is rewarded for simply wearing the shirt and participating in the process... not enough balance between performance and pay, combined with the obvious favoritism shown to some players regardless of their glaring lack of production... remember that Ramsey has played in positions that make no sense considering his skill - set (out wide) and has forced other players off the field or into equally unfamiliar positions with little or no justification (let's remember when you read articles about how Ramsey's goals this upcoming season being the potential X-factor for our success that this is the same individual who didn't score a goal until the final week last season)... this of course is just one example of many... before I hear another word from Mertz I want this club to address the fact that no former player of any real consequence has any important role in the management structure of this club, yet several former Gunners have expressed serious interest in just such an endeavor (Henry, Viera, Adams, Bergkamp... just to name a few legends)... there is only one answer: an extremely insecure manager!!!

Arteta did a fine job on and off the pitch and it's crazy to replace him with the like of..

The French international has really looked the part this season in Ronald Koeman's impressive side, and could be just the player Arsenal need in that part of the pitch as they look for an upgrade on the likes of Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini.

Khedira12m dm The obvious choice, he has a presence on the pitch he can sit and defend better than arteta and he has the ability to drive forward powerfully like wilshire but he is of a sturdier build.

«Arteta is an extremely intelligent player, focused and committed.These three qualities together make him an exceptional player and he understands everything that is going on on the pitch».

Are you dizzy, Arteta is the worst captain Arsenal have ever had in terms of his ability on the pitch, he's not good enough to play in an advanced position for us.if he was at everton he wouldn't make their team so why is he our captain?i want him gone

No - one can deny that Arteta has been fantastic for the Gunners since his arrival from Everton, and it always helps to have an experienced head on the pitch and in the dressing room.

Arteta was as culpable as any Arsenal player on the pitch and is clearly giving himself a talking to as well, but I don't mind that.

Arteta & Flamini with what has been floating around but also from what we see on the pitch should not be back next season... it would be sound after our UCL qualification & with it go all in on one!!

Mertesacker and Arteta are both finished (Let's be clear, Koscielny makes Mertesacker look good)... Ramsey is just a lost soul and shadow on the pitch... It is in fact a lake of confidence...!!

Then, I don't like this captain situation in our team... I mean, (not that I would love to see Arteta playing... and ok there's new option preparing for Merte) but I think we need a new captain and fast, cause captain shoud be leading team, captain should be on the pitch and playing!

You would think that it was preferable to have that leader actually on the pitch though, and I am sure that Arsene Wenger expected that from Arteta and Vermaelen were given the armband but circumstances then worked against both of them.

The talk about captaincy at the Emirates has come around a few times, with out club opting to have a non-playing captain for a number of years now, from Mikel Arteta to an already injured Per Mertesacker, and the job should be given to a player on the pitch.

I wonder if the comments by the Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta this week were intended as a gentle reminder to Arsene Wenger that the Spaniard is fit and ready for action and has been itching to get back on the pitch for some time.

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Arteta was by far the worst player on the pitch but Wenger should have changed the formation and made anther midfielder play deep in support (Ramsey or Wilshere or Ox).

im sorry i have to say this but i agree arteta shouldn, t even make the bench we need to look forwards, next year he should be moved on i hope he realizes his time is up and doesn, t make a fool of himself on the pitch, places are at a high prenium and his should go to a youngster or new signing, that, s not to say im not grateful for everything he, s done for us especially during for» difficult» years!!

Over the last few years there has been much talk of the curse of being Arsenal's captain, and it certainly is a fact that once appointed they play brilliantly and are sold the following year (Like Fab4 and RVP), or get injured (like Thomas Vermaelen and Mikel Arteta) and don't hardly ever appear on the pitch.

By the way, Mikel Arteta was (imo) the best Arsenal man on the pitch vs Manure and he was among the best vs Dortmund.

After the Leicester game and Aaron Ramsey's seven minute stint on the pitch, Wenger was asked if he was worried about the Gunners constant injuries, and he replied: «No — because for example Arteta has an ankle problem, Debuchy and Wilshere had an ankle problem and they are injuries you can not do anything about.

The Spanish midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season and although the manager does not say exactly how long he expects Arteta to be out, ankle surgery at his age does not look good for a comeback in time to remind us what he can do on the pitch.

«There will be a big atmosphere, the tempo of the game will be high and there will be tackles going in, so you have to make the right decisions on the pitch, otherwise you can cost your team,» Arteta said.

It is just me or Mertesacker is just walking on the pitch instead of running?How is Wenger chosing the captain of the team - the most catastrophyc player on the lot?First Arteta, now Mertesacker - can he find a better one?

We all know Mikel Arteta is our captain, although practically Per Mertesacker usually wears the armband on the pitch in Mikel's absence.

Arteta became the 4th Arsenal captain in as many years following on from the departures of Fabregas, Van Persie and Vermaelen and finally seemed to be a player with true leadership qualities and a wealth of experience on the pitch.

You have to wonder why a defensively better player in Chambers is not on the pitch instead Arteta is brought on.

I think coquelin has helped our ability to be more effective on the counter because his speed allows him to break up play in different areas of the pitch and he looks to play it forward earlier than arteta or flamini.

look man i understand that you say ozil in the middle means no protection or less than adequate but ozil will be CAM and he is close to scoring a tap - in rather than giving shield to arteta who is an unreliable source and does not deserve the captaincy, wenger only gave it to him cause he gave the players some papering over the cracks statements after the Liverpool, chelsea and man city match and the player does not even have a cap for the national team Wenger may have seen this as a player who can play in and out with no internationals regardless of his qualities on the pitch and the main reason why he sold vermaelen who would have done decent job at CDM and then all that fluid style that arsene thinks he can play dictate «arrogance»!

If Wenger does what we all hope and signs a top quality defensive midfielder next month, Arteta's playing opportunities will be even further reduced and when Coquelin is back I just can not see him getting on the pitch at all.

Arteta was never a Defensive midfielder and his presence there has been so costly.I can't blame him.Had we packed the bus and gave no spaces for Chelsea to run into we could have avoided early goals.Eto a 35 year old scores curlers and Giroud at 25 runs aimlessly on the pitch waiting for a pay check from the fans at the weekend.This a joke.Tactically Mourinho packed the bus at the Emirates Wenger stupidly with no game plan opens up play and the damage is collosal.