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germaphobe:
he's invited for our title parade.

Lots of the Invincibles have been coming to home ground to watch since 1st game. Even Lacazette, Walcott too. The last game will be filled with even folks like Shearer, Adams, Owen.

ObaIgwe1:
"It is not only the goal that he scored, he changed the game. Every time he got the ball, he makes things happen and we are more of a threat. To do that at that age, in this context with the pressure, the expectations to win the game, it's just not normal.

"It's so organic for him, he doesn't feel the pressure. He goes, gets the ball, stops on the ball. It's natural for him, that's the best thing, so just make sure he does what he feels.

"When you have such a talent then I'm sure good things are going to happen."

- Arteta on Dowman

Blueray, for context. On a norm, na to shield the kid. But he's just above all of that level already.

BlueRayDick:
MKe Una calm down ó. Which one is risk it with 7 games to go and we are not yet assured of winning the league?

If na u, will u suddenly introduce youngster like Dowman and an erratic Lewis-Skelly into the starting line-up at this stage when pressure is mounting on us towards the final lap of the season?

I support the idea of having Dowman come in like he did yesterday in matches we need fresh legs and creativity like yesterday. I don't support him coming on in a game like Brighton or any other game we needed to hang on a thread to see the game off. I believe the use of these players should be needs-based and not just emotionally based because yesterday's game outcome.

This is our most important football season in a very long time and I will hate to see it ruined because the coach decided to risk It all when he didn't need to.

By risk, i mean no need to bench them like before cos you as coach feel they're not set for the big stage or whatever reasons are given. That's the risk he needs to take-giving them even more minutes. It helps the main guys rest more. So when you hear risk, no be me go connote the one wey go ruin season when me sef wan see that trophy come home. Jejely abeg!!

On the other hand, someone like Dowman is new to defenders. The manager need not bring them for games outside their capacity. But let them ball too. This is not the 1st time it will happen. The kid literally unlocked that low block

The low block will continue cos it's Arsenal, till May. If he will play a big part in that unlocking, let him.

We turning draw soup to green

9 draws square rooted. Wow

Lets see what Dowman will do vs Bournemouth and City

germaphobe:
Who isn't happy
West ham did it for their brother and there money.

Arsene Wenger has done it again

Arteta should trust MLS and Dowman this remaining games to the end of the season. Risk it. Nothing to protect them for again abeg. Trash that excuse. They will add more and will come in to a bigger output in this depth contribution.

Two players i wished were still here to win this title wit

Yakub Kiwior
Reiss Nelson

This match is reminiscent of that Nelson goal vs Bournemouth that made the title within grip before the slips further the road. The big difference now is the points are too far off and pressure is going to choke Pep due to the Games coming up.

We are doing this.

21 more points to fight for.
We need 11points from the 7games left. Normally, we can play safe vs Man City but lets go for the W.

mostob:
Happiness wan wound am 🤣🤣🤣

Na Ancelotti and SAF dey comot jacket and W is assured. Arteta don join already 😂

iamoyindamola:
I won't mind dowman starting against Leverkusen
Saka should go the the left

Same here. Let him start. Those Bayer guys already know saka movement.

Eze's first top performance at the emirates not involving Spurs. Omo.

patrickmuf:
Arsenal will have to move Saka on for Dowman in the next 3 seasons if he continues in his current trajectory.

i pray it doesn't come down to that mehn. Another Rashford situation no go sweet

Downmax brought this live to that RW. Our fullbacks locked up and still attacked.



I don't want to see Zubi in this EPL starting till further notice. Chai. What an embarrassment b2b display for him. Dowman in UCL abeg. Abeg Arteta no stiffle am.

What a game. Hincapie na Tomiyasu promax mehn. Omo 26shots 6 on target. What a game mehn

We need to penetrate that centre abeg. They love the side to side game. Na Everton after all.

Rice wants to play with Gyo. Baba dey pause make Gyo move.

Nobody seem to be highlighting how mnay states are not able to replicate these numbers despite population doubling. While some now increased twice over some of the states with big figures here. Lmao

Zubi Madueke Saka Kai

All of them no dey this pitch abeg. See that free shot Eveeton see get, see Zubi watching instead of entering to block. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

Kai is winning aerial challenges to give a blue shirt right back. Nothing else sincerely. Arteta sef. Why White dey warm up and na Mosquera dey come on instead? Isnt he seeing Saka stink?


Make we sha dey pray for Rice. Make nothing do am at this stage of the season. Na den people go turn Firelord Ozai cos Norgaard can't play that role.

iamoyindamola:
Arteta wont use norgaard, rice and MLS together or rice,eze and MLS
Zubi must be involved, the funny thing is in Spain he doesn't play all matches because there coach rotate him

Maybe he want make the guy force way enter WC squad or something cos if Rice no dey that midfield or backline, na yeye goals. E sure me say if Zubi and Rams dey play, dem no go still wan blame Zubi. Man has to trust the usage of NRM they're all good with long balls, running and tackles, while the flair with MLS can be an advantage

Fkforyou:
It would be nice if MLS plays the number 6 role with Rice mentoring him.

He is a risk taker but also rash sometimes, that is where Rice comes in.

Zubi don tire well, na Timber I dey pity self, baba was forced to play FA cup because white no want just dey fit at all.

Him and Calafiori.

Some talking will make the kid behave. As you said, Rice will be there. He makes work easier for Rice than Zubi. Many teams have this technical approach that movements from MLS cancels entirely. If i were Arteta i go just begin work on am to start midfield switch straight.

iamoyindamola:
I will say for eze

The way Arteta want to deploy him is farther right than deep like MLS. The closer Eze is to Gyokores, the better for our attack. He moves no doubt but with MLS and Norgaard, even Rice will have some freedom. I'm not convinced with Zubi for this UCL. Eze was dropping too much vs Bayer and Rice was doing Zubi's work than Zubi. Plus this Timber attack needs to stop imo. Guy gets in the way but decision making stiffles an already sweet chance simply because ball is at his feet. I believe he will do better for the 2nd leg though. Probably a goal or assist.

MLS is key for our creativity in this UCL KO stages. Its time for him to return to the lineup, but in midfield. He's that risk taker that clicks down the middle, can't be bullied off the ball as well. That PSG game made everyone realize he was a gem. Will coachie take that risk so we can get goals early. Can't imagine us struggling to get a goal for 90mins on UCL nights just cos approach is stiffling everyone in attack, starters or subs.


Get MLS on abeg.

Germaphobe-ia or what should i call it?

We dont deserve this draw

Zubimendi and Timber ball watching throughout this game. Our passes got no urgency. Do these guys think na we dey lead? Why are we not firing shots at their gk when space dey? Nawa o.

Kvaratskheila or Lookman, i wanted 1. If we can't get both, i also won't mind Kelataere and that Bakayoko. Trossard will definitely be leaving come summer. Martinelli sef no sure

Ashleigh didn't need to turn it to a gender issue though. It's a leadership problem.

mostob:
A right footed curl you mean

the other goal. Ruben dias just no sabi again

iamoyindamola:
We need to win, city ain't holding back

Glad we did.

Nobody seem to norice but see the beauty of rotation. For what it's worth, i hope MLS is not made to depart come summer. I believe he has a lot to offer.


That backheel goal vs City was sweet. Gyokores over to you

Norgaard finally.

Forest wan hold City sha

Heinze is shocked at Trossard miss sotey he go dey ask Arteta wetin dey sup😂

Losing all duels up front. Gyokores or Kai o. Same same losing duels. Nawa o. Trossard cheaply dispossesed as usual. Abeg o

iamoyindamola:
We need to win, city ain't holding back

City now on 5games Green W. Omo

Cherki and Semenyo acting like Suarez and Sturridge