I think a basketball-style “foul out” system for accumulated fouls would be interesting. Let’s say a player has committed his third foul in a half - five minutes on the touch line. Some players make a living by knowing how to foul consistently without them being cardable offenses. This would cut down on that behavior and probably be less subjective since it would be cumulative.

Best case scenario for full contact after an ACL surgery is 6 months. Even with modern medicine and training, I don’t see Arsenal taking a risk on his return this season.

Meanwhile De Zerbi gets a “formal warning” for literally saying he doesn’t like 80% of the refs and doubling down in a press conference today. The PGMOL is a joke.

Legend has it Juanlu has been waking up in cold sweats every night since, his nightmares haunted by streaks of red.

It all depends on health. If MØ, Saka, and Ben White are fit, then we have a strong chance, even more so if Jesus is fit (although Trossard as a false 9 is a very adequate substitute at the moment).

I believe we are more than capable of getting results regardless, but having key players back will be huge.