Arsenal Team PL Champions Talk/Gossip/Rumours 25/26!

TheRona · 21-05-2026 01:10PM

Merino back in training. Wonder if he's an outside chance for the final if needed.

eastie17 · 21-05-2026 02:15PM

there’s a flight out at half 7 and back at 10 from Heathrow so should be ok

Question was more about the parade itself and the ability to see anything and if it’s worth it. With a 14 year old as well so pubs might not be a doer. Went over to the Sunderland home game and they wouldn’t let us in anywhere near the ground

OmegaGene · 21-05-2026 04:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124487552#Comment_124487552

what is there to see other than the players on the bus doing a tour of the area ? It’s more for the atmosphere of all the Arsenal fans being in the one area like outside the emirates the other night

Pubs won’t be an issue in my experience and 10pm flight gives you loads of time

TheRona · 21-05-2026 05:26PM

Classic from Glasner

https://youtube.com/shorts/ECWpFXjQIFM?is=4FrTuz_XnM8s13lv

emmetlego · 21-05-2026 07:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124488082#Comment_124488082

MEEEOWWW! Love it!

wassie · 21-05-2026 09:37PM

Agree with many of the sentiments of the posters here. But I would add I think the Gunners are at the top as a result of very good stewardship from the Owners & Management.

Success comes from the top down. The Kroenkes know how to run a sports business and trust their management. The fact they had continued faith in Arteta demonstrated they knew success would come with time (and let's face it, along with money).

I've not championed Arteta in this thread, but conversely, I never criticized him. He has built an amazing culture during his time at Arsenal, and that takes time. The courage it took to move Aubameyang on—our captain, leading goal scorer, and highest-paid player at the time—because of his "non-negotiables" regarding culture and team discipline is the best example I can think of that.

The fact he was mentored by Pep must be acknowledged, too. His time at City would have been invaluable to understand how a successful football club is managed.

I've always held a belief in him after watching the first episode of All or Nothing, when he came closest to losing his job. He took full responsibility, shared a very personal story, and told the players he believed in them. It was pure, honest, and raw emotion from a coach knowing it could be the last time he addressed his players.

For anyone that wants to reminisce.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13dSuAfhEds

Trust the process

G1032 · 22-05-2026 08:24AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124488621#Comment_124488621

Anyone who hasn't already read it should try get a hold of James McNicholas' article posted on The Athletic after the match.
It's fascinating to be honest.

This is the link for anyone with access

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7291434/2026/05/19/inside-arsenal-premier-league-title-win/

They targeted a 2023–27 “win window”, expecting City/Liverpool to dip as squads aged and Klopp/ Pep moved on.

Recruitment and spending were timed to make the squad peak in that window—then they made a final push last summer for depth to get over the line. Also recruited similar age profiles so they would be socially compatible as it were.

ronjo · 22-05-2026 08:52AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124489078#Comment_124489078

I heard them discuss it on the Arsecast and you are right, its very interesting and pretty prophetic.

OmegaGene · 22-05-2026 10:02AM

my young lad made a YouTube clip, he’s hoping Arsenal or one of the players spot it bless him

If anyone would like to give a like he would be thrilled to bits, he’s reaming if working for the club as a content creator, big dreams for a primary school lad 😂

https://youtu.be/AICt8njMTuo?is=WXygXETDy_uF24Ep

wassie · 22-05-2026 10:22AM

Great stuff. Well done to the lad.

OmegaGene · 22-05-2026 11:01AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124489327#Comment_124489327

Thanks 👍

Deeper Blue · 22-05-2026 11:30AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124489286#Comment_124489286

Great stuff, fair dues to him!

G1032 · 22-05-2026 01:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124489286#Comment_124489286

Done 😉. 👏👏

DvB · 23-05-2026 12:01PM

Down in the local dunnes this morning and had my 1970s Arsenal shirt on, as I walked in another bloke coming out started singing 'championees' at me.... sang back 'come on you gunners'...thought at my age id be over little things like that but nope, loved it!

The camaraderie from gooners all over has been incredible since Tuesday night.

Still buzzing and dying to see us get the trophy tomorrow.

OmegaGene · 23-05-2026 01:27PM

so who’s going ?

KaiserGunner · 23-05-2026 05:50PM

Some good news on the injury front. Mikel Merino is apparently in the squad for tomorrow and available for the champions league final next week. Fingers crossed Timber can get himself for the finale too.

DenMan · 23-05-2026 05:57PM

Well done to ex-gunners Kieran Tierney and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for winning the double with Celtic. A few weeks ago it looked very unlikely.

blondie007 · 23-05-2026 07:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124489286#Comment_124489286

Fabulous, keep going strong with your dreams young man

DenMan · 24-05-2026 02:51PM

Experimental lineups from both sides according to the BBC. COYG

Crystal Palace starting XI: Henderson, Munoz, Clyne, Lerma, Riad, Cardines, Hughes, Kamada, Devenny, Sarr, Strand Larsen

Subs: Benitez, Lacroix, Mitchell, Pino, Johnson, Mateta, Wharton, Canvot, Guessand

Arsenal starting XI: Arrizabalaga, Zubimendi, Mosquera, Hinapie, Calafiori, Norgaard, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman, Madueke, Martinelli, Jesus

Subs: Setford, Gyokeres, Gabriel, Saka, Odegaard, Eze, Merino, Havertz, Rice

Quazzie · 24-05-2026 02:54PM

I wasn't expecting so many changes. A lot of "finishers" left on the bench it seems

Arteta must be confident of getting Timber back if he's starting Mosquera who must be out only RB option for next Saturday

Arghus · 24-05-2026 02:54PM

Lol at the team.

DenMan · 24-05-2026 02:59PM

It has the look of a league cup tie team from both sides. Norgaard ~~making~~ starting his first ever Premier League game on what very likely is his last game for the club. A real shame as I really like him.

Azatadine · 24-05-2026 03:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124495530#Comment_124495530

Strange the way it worked out.

TheRona · 24-05-2026 04:01PM

Interesting to see Sky have Zubi at RB, Norgaard in midfield and Dowman in the middle.

Quazzie · 24-05-2026 04:19PM

Excellent save by Kepa. Raya-esque

OmegaGene · 24-05-2026 04:21PM

we had the invincibles and now the crowd are singing we are the unbearable’s

wassie · 24-05-2026 04:31PM

Enjoy the game folks……

Its been a roller coaster of a season…but one we will all remember no doubt.

ONE NIL TO THE ARSENAL!!!!

DenMan · 24-05-2026 05:15PM

Noni makes it 0-2. Now we're crusing.

x PyRo · 24-05-2026 05:17PM

Can't even imagine the sheer pain we'd all be going through right now if it wasn't for Bournemouth.

wassie · 24-05-2026 05:23PM

Welcome back Merino!!

Arsenal Team PL Champions Talk/Gossip/Rumours 25/26!

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