Does the absence of Bijol & Gudmundsson hinder our chances vs Arsenal? - Poll of the Day

Post by **1964white** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 7:59 am

Bijol is a colossus aerially defensively & offensively, three assists & a goal from the big man in his 12 starts with an average season rating of 7.5

Gudmundsson has been so impressive down our left-flank, with an average season rating of 7.2.

The Subhuman · Post by **The Subhuman** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:17 am

No, Bornauw is as good as Bijol and thought Justin was superb v Everton on the left tbh

Finnatic · Post by **Finnatic** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:20 am

Yes but only in the case of more options, otherwise I agree with the previous post.

DDB220 · Post by **DDB220** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:21 am

Not having key players available always has an impact. The bench is lighter for a start.

Post by **1964white** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 9:57 am

DDB220 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:21 am Not having key players available always has an impact. The bench is lighter for a start.

So we are weaker.

Post by **1964white** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 10:02 am

The Subhuman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:17 am No, Bornauw is as good as Bijol and thought Justin was superb v Everton on the left tbh

Justin has been a revelation in his seven starts.

Does Bornauw have the same goal threat as Bijol? we don't know yet!

Bijol has a presence at both ends.

Sean_Nile · Post by **Sean_Nile** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 10:04 am

Are Arsenal experiencing an end of season wobble... are the wheels coming of their bid for the title... let's hope so.

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Chilli D · Post by **Chilli D** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 10:08 am

It will be extremely tough whoever we field and whoever they field.
Most of their bench would walk into our starting 11.
A point would be excellent, 3 points would be unbelievable

Carrick Dave · Post by **Carrick Dave** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 10:39 am

We will miss Bijol when defending corners I think.

Post by **1964white** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 11:13 am

Chilli D wrote: ↑Thu Jan 29, 2026 10:08 am It will be extremely tough whoever we field and whoever they field.
Most of their bench would walk into our starting 11.
A point would be excellent, 3 points would be unbelievable

Our bench is much weaker in comparison to the established PL teams, let alone the top six.

Off the bench vs Leeds

£140m - Everton
£70m - Fulham
£180m - Newcastle
£43m - Manure (only one sub used)
£142m - Liverpool (a)
£210m - Liverpool (h)

Post by **1964white** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 11:14 am

Carrick Dave wrote: ↑Thu Jan 29, 2026 10:39 am We will miss Bijol when defending corners I think.

Arsenal are so strong at corners offensively.

Johnthewhite · Post by **Johnthewhite** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 4:51 pm

Weaker from the bench, but some would argue Daniel doesn't use his bench anyway

The Subhuman · Post by **The Subhuman** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 4:56 pm

Exactly

Pullhard · Post by **Pullhard** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:05 pm

Would like to have Bijol for their set pieces.

Having said that, they carved right through us in open play at The Emirates, so its not just about set pieces.

CUSSIE01 · Post by **CUSSIE01** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:38 pm

Yes, every player we lose due to injury is one less option. Ideal scenario we have everyone fit & competing for places.

Post by **1964white** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 6:03 pm

Johnthewhite wrote: ↑Thu Jan 29, 2026 4:51 pm Weaker from the bench, but some would argue Daniel doesn't use his bench anyway

Some would disagree as its sheer nonsense!

He made three subs vs Liverpool with Tanaka equalising in the 96th minute.

And three subs against Fulham with Nmecha scoring the winner in the 91st minute.

Then he brought on at Everton which backfired on us, with Ao responsible (twice) for their equaliser.