Alright, so, buckle up. I stumbled across this chat or maybe it was an interview—I’m not quite sure anymore—where Thomas Frank, you know, the guy steering Brentford like it’s his fresh new Mustang on a Sunday drive, had something interesting to say. Or maybe it wasn’t that mind-blowing. But it’s about Arsenal. And Real Madrid. And – hold your horses – the Champions League. Sort of gave me a chuckle because, listen, Frank’s got this whole theory that Arsenal’s gonna just skip over Real Madrid and move on—like it’s just a doodle on a notepad. Despite Madrid practically owning the Champions League trophy. I mean, come on, they’ve snatched it 15 times! But apparently, Bellingham, that young firecracker, is trying to add a sprinkle of drama with his “anything can happen” vibe.
Anyway, Arsenal’s got this fancy 3-0 lead they’re dragging into the Bernabéu, and Frank, after his team kind of wrestled a 1-1 out of them, couldn’t help but toss some compliments Arteta’s way. Said Arteta’s done some serious magic on the squad. “They’ll be fine,” he says, like he’s talking about someone handling a new puppy. Guess he’s into their set-pieces or whatever.
Arteta, for his part, mentioned something about this match being the pièce de résistance of the season. Is that how you say it? I’ve no clue. Maybe it’ll hold water, or maybe they’ll trip on their own egos. But Arteta’s keeping it real with this gem about still having a half-dozen Premier League games to gnaw through afterwards. So, maybe it’s a one-step-at-a-time mentality. Or not. Depends on who you ask.
But oh boy, here’s the kicker—Arteta’s got an injury gamble too. Partey, Jorginho, and Ben White are all sort of in the “iffy” department. Like you’re at a restaurant and the waiter says they’re out of your favorite dish. Who’s even healthy anymore?
Alright, that’s where I leave you. Off to Google what happens next, if they survive this Champions League whirlwind or trip on their way to the finish line. The drama never ends, does it?
