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Its not bad for Arsenal finish Primer League season 2022/23 as runner up standings placed, depend last season performance failed finish on top fourth standings and upcoming season they will participants in UEFA Champion League. One mistake made by Arsenal although one step forward with Primer League tittle is inconsistent performance and loss on crucial match against Manchester City. I believe Arsenal still has opportunity for next season if can consistent performance actually after few matches left, Arteta should recruit some experienced players and motivate for young player how to be consistent and get winning mentality exactly on crucial match.

Until one week Primer League season 2022/23 ended, not any official confirmation about new agreement deal make by Arsenal and seems Arteta still waiting for with new player for signing.

Arsenal started well from the start of the season, and kept their form very well until almost the end of the season. but Arsenal seemed to lose confidence towards the end of the season. so that Arsenal lost several points in several matches leading up to the match against Man City. So when Arsenal lost to Man City, that's when Arsenal's points were successfully followed by Man City. I feel Arsenal do need a better mentality next season. because Arsenal tend to play pretty bad when dealing with strong opponents like Man City. They seem to have lost confidence. Maybe Arteta has to build the mentality of the Arsenal team to be even better next season. the addition of several other reliable players can certainly help Arsenal get closer to realizing their dream of winning the title next season.

But every season there are always many unexpected things. so it is possible that next season there will actually be other clubs competing in the race for the championship.

Even though Arsenal still got a champion league ticket, the disappointment of Arsenal fans when their performance was poor was like being depressed when dealing with a stronger club.
Even though the Premier League title was almost held by Arsenal, it was very sad to let Manchester City take it.
I agree that the Arsenal management must make transfers to get other top players.

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Quote from: CryptocurencyKing on June 01, 2023, 04:20:59 AM

Its not bad for Arsenal finish Primer League season 2022/23 as runner up standings placed, depend last season performance failed finish on top fourth standings and upcoming season they will participants in UEFA Champion League. One mistake made by Arsenal although one step forward with Primer League tittle is inconsistent performance and loss on crucial match against Manchester City. I believe Arsenal still has opportunity for next season if can consistent performance actually after few matches left, Arteta should recruit some experienced players and motivate for young player how to be consistent and get winning mentality exactly on crucial match.

Until one week Primer League season 2022/23 ended, not any official confirmation about new agreement deal make by Arsenal and seems Arteta still waiting for with new player for signing.

Arsenal started well from the start of the season, and kept their form very well until almost the end of the season. but Arsenal seemed to lose confidence towards the end of the season. so that Arsenal lost several points in several matches leading up to the match against Man City. So when Arsenal lost to Man City, that's when Arsenal's points were successfully followed by Man City. I feel Arsenal do need a better mentality next season. because Arsenal tend to play pretty bad when dealing with strong opponents like Man City. They seem to have lost confidence. Maybe Arteta has to build the mentality of the Arsenal team to be even better next season. the addition of several other reliable players can certainly help Arsenal get closer to realizing their dream of winning the title next season.

But every season there are always many unexpected things. so it is possible that next season there will actually be other clubs competing in the race for the championship.

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Quote from: piebeyb on June 01, 2023, 02:54:45 AM

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This season is Arsenal's best achievement while under coach Arteta because he had the opportunity to win the Premier League title which he has been waiting for 19 years.
But there is some news spreading that the management from Arsenal asked Arteta to maintain this achievement next season and moreover succeed in winning the Premier League because if next season Arsenal's performance decreases, Arteta has the potential to be fired from Arsenal.
So far, I haven't heard of a number of players who will be brought in, but Arteta seems to be eyeing a player with a midfield position, namely Ilkay Gundogan.

Even though Arsenal failed to win the league but I think they still have a chance to play in the UCL next season, I think Arteta is really needed by Arsenal at least he also needs new players at Arsenal at least a back line player too to strengthen the defense so that it is not easily penetrated, so far this is for the front line and everything is pretty good even though it needs an additional touch of new players there.

Arteta has worked hard to get Arsenal to the top of the English league this season for quite a long time even though in the end it was Manchester City who won the league this season, at least Arsenal have shown that they are not a club that can be easily underestimated. i admit it Wink

I don’t know where we are getting this news from. Arsenal management believes so much in Arteta and they know that he over performed this season because the aim wasn’t to win the EPL but to qualify for the UCL which they did and almost got the trophy. Poor squad depth was what messed up their campaign for the league title. And seeing how this season has gone, they need to reinforce and come back for next season. Arteta stays and I know he’ll be supported in the transfer window to get more players.

I think that Arteta will be renewed his contract for some years now,Arsenal management have always worked with long term goals and they have seen good results in this previous season from Arsenal.I don't think it was lack of squad depth which maybe it have been up to a certain percent of the lost title but most likely it has been players being self complacent and taking games easy against the likes of Southampton,West Ham and Everton,the points that Arsenal lost with these teams cost them the title this year.It is some experience that Arsenal players got and I am sure the same errors will not be seen in the next season.Adding a couple of good players is always a welcome move for any coach,in any league.

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Quote from: piebeyb on June 01, 2023, 02:54:45 AM

I also doubt whether Brighton will be able to maintain their good quality next season. Because even some of the good players that Brighton has are likely to be let go. For example, Alexis Mac Allister is also reportedly ready to go to Liverpool. and Brighton's party is also ready to release it. Even though I feel Alexis Mac Allister is still needed for Brighton. At first I thought Brighton would keep him. But I was surprised that Brighton was ready to let him go to Liverpool.

Brighton permitting key players to depart the club during the transfer window; they may need to create more revenue to attract additional players; the seagulls' performance this season was outstanding. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is the major reason the team qualified for a European place this season; he's the general planner of their form; he foresees everything that happens in the club and tends to correct matters with adequate game strategies. Mac Allister will join Liverpool next season, which I don't consider a loss because there will always be a player who can serve as a good backup replacement for the Argentine.

Most of these key players in Brighton will be targets of top clubs in and outside the EPL because their worth has appreciated. This is an ideal time for most of them to achieve their dreams of playing in top clubs and also earn good money. Brighton might not have the finance to keep them so they have to let them go and make money from the transfer deal. It is now up to the club's management and coach Roberto De Zerbi to use the funds that will be realized to scout and buy suitable replacements that will help the club achieve more. They should learn from the misfortune of Leicester City which failed to rebuild a team that won the Premiership after selling some important players. Today the same club that surprised and shook the premier league has been relegated.

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Quote from: EarnOnVictor on June 01, 2023, 01:57:34 AM

This season is Arsenal's best achievement while under coach Arteta because he had the opportunity to win the Premier League title which he has been waiting for 19 years.
But there is some news spreading that the management from Arsenal asked Arteta to maintain this achievement next season and moreover succeed in winning the Premier League because if next season Arsenal's performance decreases, Arteta has the potential to be fired from Arsenal.
So far, I haven't heard of a number of players who will be brought in, but Arteta seems to be eyeing a player with a midfield position, namely Ilkay Gundogan.

Even though Arsenal failed to win the league but I think they still have a chance to play in the UCL next season, I think Arteta is really needed by Arsenal at least he also needs new players at Arsenal at least a back line player too to strengthen the defense so that it is not easily penetrated, so far this is for the front line and everything is pretty good even though it needs an additional touch of new players there.

Arteta has worked hard to get Arsenal to the top of the English league this season for quite a long time even though in the end it was Manchester City who won the league this season, at least Arsenal have shown that they are not a club that can be easily underestimated. i admit it Wink

I don’t know where we are getting this news from. Arsenal management believes so much in Arteta and they know that he over performed this season because the aim wasn’t to win the EPL but to qualify for the UCL which they did and almost got the trophy. Poor squad depth was what messed up their campaign for the league title. And seeing how this season has gone, they need to reinforce and come back for next season. Arteta stays and I know he’ll be supported in the transfer window to get more players.

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Only luck is what stood between Arsenal and winning the league this season and the results of their recent performance have shown greatly how prepared they were towards the start of the league and this could be a preparation for the next season and luck may be on Arsenal side to win the coming season.

If Arsenal coach can create opportunity to sign in some talented players to join them in next season, I think Arsenal will not miss next season premier league title because they really prepared well in this season to lead till the end of the tournament before mighty Manchester city took over the position from them. Since Arsenal were able to secure second position till the end of the tournament, showed that they will not allow mistakes to occur next season. I believe, Arsenal president will still give the coach another opportunity to lead the team till next season, if he will be able to help the team to achieve their goal next season.

Arsenal's bench team needs to be strengthened. If not, they will not be able to fight for the title next season. The Liverpool team had a poor start to the season. But now they are strong enough. They will want to strengthen themselves in the coming season. Arsenal's main weakness this season has been the lack of suitable replacements for their players. Their performance collapsed after several players suffered injuries. And they can't get back in the truck. If they make the same mistake next season, they will not win the title and it will be difficult for them to qualify for the Champions League. This is why Arsenal has to add some talented players to the squad.

I wouldn't have a doubt that Arsenal would qualify for the Champions League next season, they can't be as poor as that, and I don't believe Arteta would let that happen. What I fear is that they might end the season between 2nd-4th place just like this last one and might keep repeating itself that way. Arsenal has truly improved but still was disappointing towards the end of this season and I don't see any justification for that. Even less clubs drew them or beat them despite having the advantage.
To me, the Arsenal team were not that desperate for the cup after many points ahead of their close rival blinded them. The morale was so low, but little did they realize that it was not over until the end of the season.

Haha, you shouldn't believe so blindly friend. Arsenal have performed well this season. They played consistently. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that they will be able to maintain such consistency in the next season as well. More importantly, Newcastle, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool will try their best to strengthen the team. And they are preparing big funds to get the players they need in the wardrobe squad. And so the fight to qualify for the Champions League next season will become even tougher. So it should not be guaranteed that Arsenal will easily qualify for the Champions League next season.

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Quote from: Uruhara on May 31, 2023, 06:47:06 PM

At least with the lessons they can take this season, it is hoped that Arsenal will become stronger in the coming season. Arsenal only lost moments in a few matches at the end of the season. I don't know if they let their guard down or lost confidence. but what is certain is that they cannot maintain the consistency they have built from the start of the season to the middle of the season and they must lose consistency at the end of the season.

Its not bad for Arsenal finish Primer League season 2022/23 as runner up standings placed, depend last season performance failed finish on top fourth standings and upcoming season they will participants in UEFA Champion League. One mistake made by Arsenal although one step forward with Primer League tittle is inconsistent performance and loss on crucial match against Manchester City. I believe Arsenal still has opportunity for next season if can consistent performance actually after few matches left, Arteta should recruit some experienced players and motivate for young player how to be consistent and get winning mentality exactly on crucial match.

Until one week Primer League season 2022/23 ended, not any official confirmation about new agreement deal make by Arsenal and seems Arteta still waiting for with new player for signing.

Arsenal is a team that has slumped in the last few seasons and Arteta has managed to improve their performance, of course being able to finish in 2nd place in the Premier League standings this season has been very good for them.
all teams need a process to achieve achievements and success, and I think Arsenal are now going through that process.
I am sure that in the next few seasons Arsenal will be successful under Arteta if the Arsenal management gives Arteta more time to build this team.

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Quote from: Josefjix on May 31, 2023, 10:47:02 PM

Until one week Primer League season 2022/23 ended, not any official confirmation about new agreement deal make by Arsenal and seems Arteta still waiting for with new player for signing.

This season is Arsenal's best achievement while under coach Arteta because he had the opportunity to win the Premier League title which he has been waiting for 19 years.
But there is some news spreading that the management from Arsenal asked Arteta to maintain this achievement next season and moreover succeed in winning the Premier League because if next season Arsenal's performance decreases, Arteta has the potential to be fired from Arsenal.
So far, I haven't heard of a number of players who will be brought in, but Arteta seems to be eyeing a player with a midfield position, namely Ilkay Gundogan.

This season Arsenal have indeed looked quite stunning. And landing in 2nd place is also a pretty good achievement. compared to Arsenal's performance in the previous few seasons. and if Arsenal are still aiming for the title for next season then of course Arsenal have to hunt more midfield and front line players to strengthen their attacks in the coming season. Even now, I also heard the news that Arsenal are eyeing one of the young players who has always been the mainstay of the now relegated Leeds club, Wilfried Gnonto. Even this young player who is still only 19 years old seems to be being targeted by many other big clubs. In fact, reportedly not only from Premier League clubs but also from Italian League Clubs. In fact, I heard that Manchester City is also watching this potential young player. He really helped the Leeds attack line a lot. And I also feel he would be a pretty good player at a much better club. it's just that he is still under a 5-year contract at Leeds. and maybe Leeds will not necessarily let go of this young player.

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I also doubt whether Brighton will be able to maintain their good quality next season. Because even some of the good players that Brighton have are likely to be let go. For example, Alexis Mac Allister is also reportedly ready to go to Liverpool. and Brighton's party is also ready to release it. Even though I feel Alexis Mac Allister is still needed for Brighton. At first I thought Brighton would keep him. But I was surprised that Brighton was ready to let him go to Liverpool.

Brighton permitting key players to depart the club during the transfer window; they may need to create more revenue to attract additional players; the seagulls' performance this season was outstanding. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is the major reason the team qualified for a European place this season; he's the general planner of their form; he foresees everything that happens in the club and tends to correct matters with adequate game strategies. Mac Allister will join Liverpool next season, which I don't consider a loss because there will always be a player who can serve as a good backup replacement for the Argentine.

Brighton holding back their star players like Allister will pressure them.
They will face challenges of maintaining the players such as salary raise among others but that is not the kind of situation that Brighton want to face now until they reach top 4 on the English Premier League table and then they could be called a big team.
I don't know why you gave all the glory of Brighton performance to their coach. Have you forgotten so fast that when Potter was there, he was doing excellently well? I will rather give the glory to the team and not single out the coach for the glory.

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This season is Arsenal's best achievement while under coach Arteta because he had the opportunity to win the Premier League title which he has been waiting for 19 years.
But there is some news spreading that the management from Arsenal asked Arteta to maintain this achievement next season and moreover succeed in winning the Premier League because if next season Arsenal's performance decreases, Arteta has the potential to be fired from Arsenal.
So far, I haven't heard of a number of players who will be brought in, but Arteta seems to be eyeing a player with a midfield position, namely Ilkay Gundogan.

Even though Arsenal failed to win the league but I think they still have a chance to play in the UCL next season, I think Arteta is really needed by Arsenal at least he also needs new players at Arsenal at least a back line player too to strengthen the defense so that it is not easily penetrated, so far this is for the front line and everything is pretty good even though it needs an additional touch of new players there.

Arteta has worked hard to get Arsenal to the top of the English league this season for quite a long time even though in the end it was Manchester City who won the league this season, at least Arsenal have shown that they are not a club that can be easily underestimated. i admit it Wink

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Until one week Primer League season 2022/23 ended, not any official confirmation about new agreement deal make by Arsenal and seems Arteta still waiting for with new player for signing.

This season is Arsenal's best achievement while under coach Arteta because he had the opportunity to win the Premier League title which he has been waiting for 19 years.
But there is some news spreading that the management from Arsenal asked Arteta to maintain this achievement next season and moreover succeed in winning the Premier League because if next season Arsenal's performance decreases, Arteta has the potential to be fired from Arsenal.
So far, I haven't heard of a number of players who will be brought in, but Arteta seems to be eyeing a player with a midfield position, namely Ilkay Gundogan.

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Quote from: kro55 on May 31, 2023, 10:03:14 PM

There is no doubt that Brighton have performed well this season. But I would say that Brighton has performed well but their squad is not strong enough if we compare it with Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham. The performances of these three teams have been erratic this season. And so the Brighton team is able to stay at the top of the table. But they will strengthen themselves in the next season. And that's why it's so much harder for Brighton to stay at the top of the table or qualify for the Champions League.

But I would say that if Brighton strengthens their squad next season it might be possible for Brighton to qualify for the Champions League. But I don't think Brighton team management will prepare big funds and take the necessary steps to strengthen their squad.

I also doubt whether Brighton will be able to maintain their good quality next season. Because even some of the good players that Brighton have are likely to be let go. For example, Alexis Mac Allister is also reportedly ready to go to Liverpool. and Brighton's party is also ready to release it. Even though I feel Alexis Mac Allister is still needed for Brighton. At first I thought Brighton would keep him. But I was surprised that Brighton was ready to let him go to Liverpool.

Brighton owner know this will be happend that their key players such as Alexis Mac Allister or Moisés Caicedo possibly will leave this summer because since the beggining of season these players were targetting by big clubs but seems they didn't worried about it and Brighton will allowed them to left this team but although they will losing some of key players but i don't think Brighton will lack of good players because they still have young talented players such as Julio Enciso, Evan Ferguson, or Facundo Buonanotte

And these players can be replace the players which i mentioned above and do not forget too they still have Kaoru Mitoma which is this player can be recognized as one of the best player for Brighton so in my opinion although Brighton will lost some players but they still able to maintain their performance for next season

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Only luck is what stood between Arsenal and winning the league this season and the results of their recent performance have shown greatly how prepared they were towards the start of the league and this could be a preparation for the next season and luck may be on Arsenal side to win the coming season.

If Arsenal coach can create opportunity to sign in some talented players to join them in next season, I think Arsenal will not miss next season premier league title because they really prepared well in this season to lead till the end of the tournament before mighty Manchester city took over the position from them. Since Arsenal were able to secure second position till the end of the tournament, showed that they will not allow mistakes to occur next season. I believe, Arsenal president will still give the coach another opportunity to lead the team till next season, if he will be able to help the team to achieve their goal next season.

Arsenal's bench team needs to be strengthened. If not, they will not be able to fight for the title next season. The Liverpool team had a poor start to the season. But now they are strong enough. They will want to strengthen themselves in the coming season. Arsenal's main weakness this season has been the lack of suitable replacements for their players. Their performance collapsed after several players suffered injuries. And they can't get back in the truck. If they make the same mistake next season, they will not win the title and it will be difficult for them to qualify for the Champions League. This is why Arsenal has to add some talented players to the squad.

I wouldn't have a doubt that Arsenal would qualify for the Champions League next season, they can't be as poor as that, and I don't believe Arteta would let that happen. What I fear is that they might end the season between 2nd-4th place just like this last one and might keep repeating itself that way. Arsenal has truly improved but still was disappointing towards the end of this season and I don't see any justification for that. Even less clubs drew them or beat them despite having the advantage.

To me, the Arsenal team were not that desperate for the cup after many points ahead of their close rival blinded them. The morale was so low, but little did they realize that it was not over until the end of the season.

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Quote from: Velvet78 on May 21, 2023, 04:29:52 PM

I remember another season like this for Chelsea in the past. Those were really dark times and they must be very disappointed with having another similar season to that now. They will definitely want to forget about this horrible season immediately. The way they can do this is to bring the right manager and build the team in the best manner possible.

They are rich and easily to fix weakness in their squad with transfer market. They can return strongly after one transfer season because their squad are basically strong enough. Their problems are often because of their conflicts, lack of cooperation between coach and their players. When a coach is fired, a new coach come together with some new good players, they return to be a strong team.

This season is unique because Chelsea even fail to get a position to participate in European cup. In the past, if they have a bad season, they were able to join Europa League but it's not this one.

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Chelsea are a team that know how to handle this kind of situations as they are experienced about that. I hope that we can see a much stronger team next season. They should be able to finish a season in top 4 as the first step.

They can handle it well with their rich finance and it is their big advantage than other clubs.

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Quote from: Sebas.tian on May 31, 2023, 11:19:18 PM

Its not bad for Arsenal finish Primer League season 2022/23 as runner up standings placed, depend last season performance failed finish on top fourth standings and upcoming season they will participants in UEFA Champion League. One mistake made by Arsenal although one step forward with Primer League tittle is inconsistent performance and loss on crucial match against Manchester City. I believe Arsenal still has opportunity for next season if can consistent performance actually after few matches left, Arteta should recruit some experienced players and motivate for young player how to be consistent and get winning mentality exactly on crucial match.

Until one week Primer League season 2022/23 ended, not any official confirmation about new agreement deal make by Arsenal and seems Arteta still waiting for with new player for signing.

The premier league is highly competitive, only the strong survives, that's how the league operates. The Gunners had everything in their power to win the Premier League this season, but they squandered their chances. It's never too late to get back on track; Mikel Arteta's aspirations were dashed; winning the Premier League was his top priority, but things didn't go as planned. Nonetheless, they qualify for the UCL, which is a significant accomplishment and lift for the squad. Most players and fans were taken surprised by Arsenal's remarkable performance this season; next season could be different?

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Only luck is what stood between Arsenal and winning the league this season and the results of their recent performance have shown greatly how prepared they were towards the start of the league and this could be a preparation for the next season and luck may be on Arsenal side to win the coming season.

If Arsenal coach can create opportunity to sign in some talented players to join them in next season, I think Arsenal will not miss next season premier league title because they really prepared well in this season to lead till the end of the tournament before mighty Manchester city took over the position from them. Since Arsenal were able to secure second position till the end of the tournament, showed that they will not allow mistakes to occur next season. I believe, Arsenal president will still give the coach another opportunity to lead the team till next season, if he will be able to help the team to achieve their goal next season.

Arsenal's bench team needs to be strengthened. If not, they will not be able to fight for the title next season. The Liverpool team had a poor start to the season. But now they are strong enough. They will want to strengthen themselves in the coming season. Arsenal's main weakness this season has been the lack of suitable replacements for their players. Their performance collapsed after several players suffered injuries. And they can't get back in the truck. If they make the same mistake next season, they will not win the title and it will be difficult for them to qualify for the Champions League. This is why Arsenal has to add some talented players to the squad.

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Quote from: Coyster on May 31, 2023, 05:28:23 PM

Having said that, i don't think Pochettino can lead Chelsea to trophies, they will definitely bounce back to become a decent team, but they aren't going to compete for the EPL title as some people think, their goal next season should be to get themselves back into the CL and prolly win either the Carabao or FA Cup.

If in his first season later Mauricio Pochettino can do good things like what Eddie Howe did at Newcastle, it's actually an achievement, being able to bring Chelsea back to the champions league zone to become a more competitive team by being able to win a lot of games, that should be quite encouraging for Todd Boehly because the damage done to Chelsea's body was quite severe in my opinion because Pochettino didn't build a team by looking for players on the transfer market but instead had to get rid of quite a lot of players at Chelsea and choose which ones would stay and play under his tutelage, but who will be the biggest pressure for Pochettino is the news from the media if when the season has started several Chelsea matches have not shown any changes, of course, he will be in the spotlight because when he started being linked with Chelsea there were several managers who were also experienced in building a team also linked to Chelsea but he actually went to Chelsea.
The Carabao Cup and FA Cup can be good choices because of course it's not a pleasant thing to come back without a title when ending the season.

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