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Alexis Sanchez | Signed for Arsenal
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
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If the prices going around (i.e. below £35m) are true then I think Arsenal have done really well. I really hope we either have other wingers lined up or Sanchez particularly wanted Arsenal and that's why we're not in for him. Cause otherwise I think he's a player that, at that price and age we shouldn't be missing out on.
I think he's just the sort to bring the best out of Ozil and likewise Ozil will be a player he thrives off.
I think he's just the sort to bring the best out of Ozil and likewise Ozil will be a player he thrives off.
Yaya was their best player last season. And coping with injuries is all about the depth of your squad in regards to quality. Not all teams can cope well with 3 or 4 of their best players on the injury table. I'm not finding excuses for injuries, it's just that you folks are talking like you've never played football before. When you're missing your best players it DOES affect the team. The brilliance of a manager is trying to minimize the effect and that's where strength in depth or a manager who can motivate comes in.
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Just a reminder of the numbers of the Alexis deal that is about to be confirmed: Arsenal will pay FCB £27.5 plus £2.3 for objectives. 4+1 yr
That's a bargain in my book, I'm happy with Shaw and Herrera but when I see players like Rakitic, Fabregas and Sanchez going for less then I feel clubs know we're sitting on a large pile of cash and a bit of desperation after last season means we're an easy target.
That's some great work by Arsenal then. I do have a feeling though that Sanchez must be set on Arsenal which may have driven the fee down a little if Barca need cash for Suarez.
Yeah Shaw and Herrera are good but there's been some higher class players moving so far for similar or supposedly cheaper amounts. Though I suppose Sanchez aside and probably Rakitic, someone like Fabregas whilst a top player would come in to an area where we actually don't need to strengthen (number 10). I did consider him playing deeper but more and more I can't see it. And I suppose it's similar with Kroos. There's so few top box to box midfielders around though which is what we need.
Sánchez's at his best behind the striker IMO, which is where Rooney and Mata usually play. It's not a position that's a priority.
It isn't for Arsenal either yet he's going there.
Yaya was their best player because of Aguero's injuries. Aguero had a better goals per game ratio than Suarez did last season. He's also their best player, which was my entire point.
I'm obviously not saying it doesn't affect the team, of course it does, that doesn't give you an excuse to not cope without them. All teams should be prepared for injuries.
I fail to see your point?
You say that Sanchez plays best in the #10 position. Arsenal have Özil there and are still buying Sanchez.
You make room for players of his quality.
Wouldn't surprise me if Ozil is pushed to the left (just like for Germany) so Alexis can play through the middle behind the striker.
Arsenal's midfield is usually all over the place. The players hardly stay put and always rotate and switch positions while keeping a set shape.
Difference of opinion I guess. I don't think he's that good so much that you have to buy him at all cost.
Imagine putting down £20 at 16/1 
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I don't understand this "if a player is good enough you find a way to fit him in" mentality. The last thing Arsenal need are any no 10's, no matter how good they are. You don't end up spending big money for players and shoehorning them here and there because it is detrimental to the team. Look how many no 10's we have, we struggle to fit them in the same line up
40 to 45 million Euros.
Fair price on both sides, i guess.
Fair price on both sides, i guess.
BBC reported rising to 35 million pounds.
I think Sanchez is also very good coming in from the flanks which is something we haven't really had since Ronaldo, with about two seasons of Nani doing it. Even now Nani is the only one who can do it and he's not been fit consistently for a few seasons now and has lost the momentum he was building.
Without a winger willing to do that Mata is pretty much wasted. So whilst it isn't an absolute priority I'd say it's still an area we need to address.
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Done deal. Arsenal.com has gone down then too!
I just don't get why we weren't in for him. Probably one of the most exiting players to watch in the world.
Meh
Enjoy finishing fourth rest of your career.
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Enjoy finishing fourth rest of your career.
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Quality signing.
We are signing Di Maria, don't you know?
nice puma kit
The best signing made by an English club(or European club possibly?) so far.
Meh, not too bothered about arsenal - people were shitting themselves when they got Ozil. They always feck it up somehow, rest assured.
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Because we are that guy in the club turning down all the girls offers waiting out for the best looking bird at the end of the night. We have a long history of not getting them.....dangerous game. Both Fabregas and Sanchez...hmmm
Signing of the summer, he'll be a huge success in the premier league IMO. Potential for player of the year I think, and he'll fit right in with Ozil and co supplying him. At least he went there if he wasn't coming to United, but he would have been perfect for us. Oh well.
For the first time in a long time; feck off Arsenal.
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Great signing for them.
Very good signing. Maybe Arsenal will finish 3rd this time.
We don't need more #10's but how often does Sanchez play as a #10? More often then not he plays on the right drifting inside, but very much as a winger. For Chile he played like a second striker, but still as a right sided player, sort of like a wide forward if anything. He just had a lot more freedom and was the main man.
Why "at least he went there"? You do realise that Arsenal are a major title / top four rival to us?
Signing of the summer, he'll be a huge success in the premier league IMO. Potential for player of the year I think, and he'll fit right in with Ozil and co supplying him. At least he went there if he wasn't coming to United, but he would have been perfect for us. Oh well.
Great signing Arsenal. Nice price too
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