If I remember right, we’ve only won 1 in the league in the last 10 with a relegation form 8 points in 30 over that time. With a league win rate all season of just 28 percent, an away win at Bournemouth looks difficult statistically.
I like Artetas early talk but now the rubber is about to hit the road. A win away in his first match in full charge will be a great start and a lovely festive season present. I’m not too optimistic based on recent form but even so, I’m feeling excited to see what Arteta brings and I’m at least a little bit hopeful.
At this point you just have to hope for a bounce (one that didn’t really occur with Freddie)… Arteta’s influence will probably make some difference, but realistically it will be next season that we see the true impact… we are going to suffer from Emery hangover (worse than Tequila) for the rest of the season… just gotta hope for a tiny bit of improvement and a return of some confidence.
I think January away from the pitch is the other half of this season’s equation.
Ideally a good defender would be good but it’s probably as much about what we let go.
Getting shut of a couple could be seen of at least a start to a different direction.
I think we might get a win here, Bournemouth aren’t exactly in great form themselves. Hopefully we’ll get a bit of an injection of confidence from Arteta and that might carry us through.
Not expecting big changes in the way we play so I wouldn’t be surprised if this is another draw. Having said that, am eager to see if there are any signs of Arteta’s coaching inputs in any player or the team as a whole.