Andrey Arshavin

by MJ Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:09 am

I love him but this question is unavoidable.

With Euro 2012 approaching, Zenit being his preferred choice, and the main club showing interest in him, is it time to let him go?

Beneficial to all parties
It's actually surprising that this transfer is beneficiary to all parties since Arshavin gets promised playing time at Zenit instead of his subdued role here. He still has the talent to shine here as evidenced by his play against Leeds but we can't afford to award playing time to a sporadic star.
Pros

He gets playing time for Euro 2012
Zenit get a marquee player
Arsenal get a more than fair price
Arsenal free up a spot for another player to come in

Cons

Arsenal severely depleted on the wing until AFCON comes to a close (Walcott, AOC, Miyaichi, Park?)
Arsenal lose experienced player
Arsenal can only sell if another winger is lined up to buy

by Highburied Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:30 am

Only if Wenger brings a quality player and improves that area.

Otherwise, no need to sell him.

by djoe26 Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:40 am

highburied wrote:Only if Wenger brings a quality player and improves that area.

Otherwise, no need to sell him.

by MJ Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:09 am

highburied wrote:Only if Wenger brings a quality player and improves that area.

Otherwise, no need to sell him.

He may actually want to move because of the Euro 2012 and this is probably the best price we'll get for him. But yes, unless we bring in a quality winger, we actually can't sell him.

by Sina Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:06 am

in the summer transfer window, we cant lose Rosa and Shava this window
reasons:1-Depth of the squad
2- cant see us singing replacement

by Jay29 Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:27 am

He's pretty a certified starter for Russia anyway, and won't lack match sharpness since Wenger loves to give him sub appearances and we'll inevitably have injuries.

Unless someone comes in this window, we can't sell him. It has to be in the summer.

by The Verminator Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:45 am

THe guy frustrates me soooooooooooooo much. To me, he is our second best player behind RVP (talent wise and all). He just doesn't give a damn though. If he really improved his fitness a little, and really put in alot of hard work attacking and defensively, he would be instrumental to us this season. Only thing is, it's all up to him, and he doesn't really give a damn.

by Artilleristen Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:00 am

He is a little slower now, but I think he can play as a CAM still, because of his vision.

by SamuelJayC Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:32 am

I just want Arshavin to try. Is that too much to ask the Russian captain on £80k a week? Neutral

TBF to Arshavin, he was good against Leeds IMO. Despite several missed chances, his general play was better - but this is against a championship side.

by lenear1030 Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:56 am

doesnt fit our formation. we have to stop tolerating him before we wont be able to sell him at all.

surprised a lot of you are even sticking up for keeping him. 75% of the time he comes on now it's like we're playing with 10 men.

by Raptorgunner Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:04 am

Its time for him to leave, one of my fav players but the truth is he is not there anymore.

by Wilson37 Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:00 am

Yeah.. Only if we replace him with some1 of quality.. Sell him and add some more to get Podolski...

by boss Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:08 am

He's been a great player,but he's changed so much lately ! He just reminds me Shaqiri Razz

(i'm not ..LOL )...with his long range shoots he had , u know...well i see ,many of u guys wanting him to stay ..Ok then. No problem!

by Ali Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:14 am

Love the little Russian, he packed some impressive numbers last year, we can't just abandon him because of his bad form now

by 6unner Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:20 am

Unfortunately, we do not replace people with quality. We try and replace them with a belief of youth and potential. If we do sell him we would at least be able to try and sell everyone on the fact that we are not winning because we are a young team again.

by aleumdance Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:19 am

I don't know about you all but since that awful game vs fulham (1-1).. a part of me dies when I see arshavin in the team list

by Raptorgunner Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:42 am

Arshivan had so many chances to score and he messed them all up and 34 year Henry comes back from Vacation and scores a insane goal. :bow:

Arshivan will always be a my hero for that goal vs Barcelona, but I think its better for both side if he switched to a new team.

by MJ Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:50 am

Raptorgunner wrote:Arshivan had so many chances to score and he messed them all up and 34 year Henry comes back from Vacation and scores a insane goal.

Arshivan will always be a my hero for that goal vs Barcelona, but I think its better for both side if he switched to a new team.

His work ethic was stellar that day and he was my runner up MOtM. If he were given more playing time and played with that attitude then he could easily scrap up 10+ goals and assists for the rest of the year.

by Jay29 Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:08 am

Yeah, his latest performance against Leeds was much better. Not only did he work harder, but he actually looked like he had his pace back. It's been a while since I've seen dribble that fast.

The end product was lacking, but that's probably a confidence thing. If he puts in more performances like the one against Leeds, the goals and assists will come.

by Raptorgunner Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:15 am

MJGunner wrote:
Raptorgunner wrote:Arshivan had so many chances to score and he messed them all up and 34 year Henry comes back from Vacation and scores a insane goal.

Arshivan will always be a my hero for that goal vs Barcelona, but I think its better for both side if he switched to a new team.

His work ethic was stellar that day and he was my runner up MOtM. If he were given more playing time and played with that attitude then he could easily scrap up 10+ goals and assists for the rest of the year.

Thats the thing, he can play like this every game I just dont know why he only plays when he wants to play.

by Ali Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:16 am

MJGunner wrote:
Raptorgunner wrote:Arshivan had so many chances to score and he messed them all up and 34 year Henry comes back from Vacation and scores a insane goal.

Arshivan will always be a my hero for that goal vs Barcelona, but I think its better for both side if he switched to a new team.

His work ethic was stellar that day and he was my runner up MOtM. If he were given more playing time and played with that attitude then he could easily scrap up 10+ goals and assists for the rest of the year.

He plays like that in every game for me in FIFA

by MJ Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:21 am

lmao Ali.

We gotta also keep in mind that this was against a championship team. Arshavin we'll probably start against Swansea so we'll see what mood he's in and how he plays, and then we'll be able to judge a bit better. Because really, he hasn't lost much of his skill. I was surprised to see him make speedy bursts down the side and consistently threaten goal, and it's demoralizing to put in that much effort and not reap what you sow. So it's a kind of a laziness issue. I reaaaaaaaaaaally hopes he plays the same way on Sunday.

by SUPERCARTTS Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:27 am

I have seen enough of Arshavin to convince me that he's lost his way. Just because he's our most expensive signing, he seem to be able to get away with crap any other player couldn't if their cost was half the price.

He pisses me off soooo much, it's unreal!!!!

He's just useless at best. I'd cash in on the guy and bring in someone a few years younger and with more hunger (see what I did there lol).

by Eman Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:38 am

It's likely that he'll get a run in the side over the next few months. I think we should give him the chance to play games consistently again, then if he fails, sell him in the summer. It's not like we'll get a massive amount of money if we sell him anyway, and in the short run, we really can't afford to lose a left winger.

I really hope he recovers his form though, because he's one of my favourite players.

by 6unner Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:12 am

Gervinho gets the ball down and then gives it away without a shot. Arshavin got a hot off. I would give him a run of games and see what he can do. I think we will see that his numbers will end up being really close to gervhinos

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