Been under it second half but this is what top teams do. Now close it down.

For all of his physicality issues, Partey has been one of if not our best player today. Easily the best in possession. Great goal.

We have been very exposed in transition today but our goalkeeper and defenders have been superb. Don’t think we’ll be this open in many other games.

Absolutely massive result that as not many teams will go to Villa Park and win this season. Not our best performance by any stretch, but we got the job done. Come on.

Arteta pretty clear that we are short at the top of the pitch, especially with GJ9’s injury. The blessing is it’s happened now and not after Brighton, so we have to time to react and hopefully find another Leo in the transfer market. We need it.

Target for Arsenal but think it’s too late

Eddie going Palace seems like a much better fit. Whatever the reason behind the deal with Forest breaking down, can’t blame him for wanting to stay in London. Pretty sure we do something now. In my opinion we are working on something and Sterling is the back up option.

Roughly £100m for Eddie, ESR and Balogun in the space of 12 months is pretty good going. Selling has been a problem over the past decade and is something the Kroenke’s want improving, which it now clearly is. Credit where due.

Arsenal interested in signing Darwin Nunez before Friday’s transfer deadline. Player keen to move to London and work under Mikel to win trophies + Liverpool willing to sell. Improbable but not impossible.

Arsenal have courted a number of forwards this summer (Sesko, Williams, Gordon etc), so it’s clear they want an extra body in that area. But rather than buying below the standard they want, it makes sense to go for a short-term option if doable. 18 G/A for Sterling last season

Hits different when it is academy players; local lads who are the lifeblood of our football club and lived the dream. Hope they both go on to have very successful careers. #ESR #Eddie

Edu has pulled Boehly’s pants down here. They have been on this deal since the start of the week (at least) and most likely had Raheem on board, but waited until the last minute so they had all the leverage. Now as per reports, no fee, no obligation, and only a % of his wages.

Managed to secure a couple of Oasis tickets on opening night at Wembley and I don’t even like them that much. Lovely.

Got to be one of the worst decisions I’ve ever seen. Completely ruined the game for no good reason. Proud of how the boys stood up but that officiating is fucking tiring.

Corrupt or incompetent. You choose PGMOL

A tough looking schedule has got significantly tougher after Merino’s injury, Rice’s suspension, and UEFA putting us away on the Thursday before City. Big test of the strength and mentality of the squad early in the season.

If you watched this with no context and no idea of the outcome, the only conclusion you would come to is it was a red card for Veltman. I still can’t quite believe it.

Just watched the Ravens @ Chiefs highlights - what a finish. Good to have NFL back 😎⚜️