SuburbanGoonerChris
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SuburbanGoonerChris
@SuburbanGooner
Devout Gooner/part time Bendtner look-a-like (I'm older = he looks like me) Arsenal blogger, weekly podder at @SameOldAFC. Occasional Fan's Voice @BBCSport

🚨 Martin Ødegaard has been included in the travelling Arsenal squad for tomorrow. Final decision tomorrow on his inclusion in the official matchday squad.

My lineup for tomorrow Raya Timber Saliba Gabriel Hincapie Zubimendi Eze Rice Martinelli Havertz Trossard


This week in 1995: Boro striker Uwe Fuchs is red-carded for this utter abomination of a tackle vs Sheff Utd. Inspired the headline: UWE FUCHS OFF. Now that’s the sort of content we can all appreciate.

Mikel Merino at the training ground today

Kai Havertz ability to bring others into the game elevates #Arsenal’s attack by allowing fluid rotations, stronger retention and a target to allow us to play over the press. It’s the basics of centre forward play, and he needs to start there at the Etihad. Our attack needs it.

Here are the key stats that worry me (all at the Etihad unless stated): 2025/26 = 9 min - Haaland (Emirates) 2024/25 = 9 min - Haaland 2022/23 = 7 min – De Bruyne 2021/22 = 7 min – Gundogan 2020/21 = 23 min – Sterling 2019/20 = 45 min – Sterling 2018/19 = 1 min – Aguero


Some thoughts on conceding early against City - which happens with a worryingly frequent regularity... suburbangooners.com/2026/04/17/fir…

Here are the key stats that worry me (all at the Etihad unless stated): 2025/26 = 9 min - Haaland (Emirates) 2024/25 = 9 min - Haaland 2022/23 = 7 min – De Bruyne 2021/22 = 7 min – Gundogan 2020/21 = 23 min – Sterling 2019/20 = 45 min – Sterling 2018/19 = 1 min – Aguero


Everyone at Arsenal is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former goalkeeper, Alex Manninger. All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time. Rest in peace, Alex ❤️


Mikel Arteta: “I wish we were doing the Arsenal documentary this season & you could film the last 48 hours. If we watched the series, we’d ask ourselves where are Arsenal? All of us would say in the bottom three. What are we talking about guys, please?” 🤬




