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With the overwhelming changes , especially in the attacking department of the squad, how are we going to line up vs Egypt in such a way that we'll come out tops? This Salah looks like he'll get a goal or two against us.

How do we line up to get the advantage?


Olayinka looks like someone eager to prove a point. I hope Eguavoen uses that well.



Are we going to see an Iwobi-Nwakali/Aribo Midfield pairing or Iwobi comes from the bench while Onyeka-Aribo-Ndidi take Centre stage?


Or Iwobi benches Simon and Plays Wing.
Leaving Onyeka-Nwakali-Aribo to slug it for the two other centre slots in a 3man Midfield.

ezenwajosh:
NOLLY WOOD CAN NEVER MAKE SENSE TO ME

BOB HEART ABISHOLA I LOVE YOU SO MUCH


THE ONLY AFIRCAN MOVIE I DON'T JOKE WITH

If the hands of Nigerians living in Nigeria was in that movie it will never make sense

Anything Gina Yashere is involved,it seems she dedicates her soul to infuse accurately the nigerianness in the storyline, even better than nigerian filmmakers. I cut cap for her on Bob Hearts Abishola. Fans so loved Godwin and Kofo they weren't happy they missed the wedding.


Chuck Lorre dey too so any idea or suggestions gats be though through or it gets binned.


I can't wait for Folake to appear in an actual Nollywood franchise soon.

Also can't wait for TMC continuity.

marsup:
They were only trying to show off. It's peculiar with Mo Abudu's movies. A friend succeeded in making me watch wedding party part 1...just wasted almost 2 hours of my life. Well, I haven't seen any other nollywood movies, no matter the hype, I ain't falling.
Even some Hollywood movies, are becoming crap these days. I'm back to watching movies made in the 1960's,70's.

I support you fully on this.

The Hollywood is bending that way too. The hype around Suicide Squad is similar to this Chief Daddy. It was wack. The Asians seems to have taken over with better storylines almost.


Else, the old movies seem to be much more organized, fill in loops, intense, yet still hyped and fun.

Its that bad people are clamoring for Aki and Pawpaw movies.

Safarigirl you try sef.


I'm slashing that 4.5 into halves.



I also think it may be more on directors cutting of writers delight thus this drab commercial.


Ebony Life need to watch its back. Its becoming the SI unit for Nollywood Mediocre Storylines.

Perhaps they console themselves with "it doesn't matter"

But it does really matter.

2.25/10

Spy360:
Ok.

Best Player - Bukayo Saka (6/9)
Best Young player - Bukayo Saka (5/9)
Best Goal - Martinelli Vs Leeds (2/9)
Best Fan - The following all got two votes each : dave P, Blueray dick, Spy 360, but Everyone wins with three votes. Funny enough, My favourite enemy Kokane helped me make the list both of us will go places together no worry. I love you too.
Best troll - Lana 1 (abeg come take your L)


If you nor agree wait for VAR

Congratulations to all the Winners!

Gracias!!

Unfortunately, Prophet Abiara is wrong on this front.


Its about The said Prophecy coming to pass.


What he's indirectly saying is that people should follow all sweet talk Prophecies?? Is that how it is in the Scripture? Is that how God laid it down?


If a prophecy says disasters will happen this year, does that make the prophet a false one or a prophet of doom? Especially if that said disaster occur.


I know many thrive in that aspect, but following the laid down guidelines will clear up these things. Its not that complicated.

And the 66days, they deliberated on nothing that would benefit those that elected them to power. Negatives!!


The common man is not in their books.

They feel the complications of their jobs is the excuse for why the common man need not ask questions.


Jokers in Animal Jungles.

Revelations has the answer explicitly and clearly. No need for the back and forth of 3pages now.

Spy360:
It's absolutely unfortunate that you give no credit to Arteta who has been working on this team all these while. That starting eleven has been his for some time now. Their performance today is a product of all they have been doing together.

Lol.


I don't want to go in circles. If i was alone on this table, I'd have even thrown the towel in. But i stand by my observation. This very one.

Jodera:
Lol.. Pep was confused, he didn't know what to do than just hope his players improve the passes right. I mean man city at a certain time was budeying the ball and pep just sat there motionless. Lol
He even put gundo after the red card in order to see out a win

I also hate that constant barking from Arteta especially in big games. One or two talk is fine, then allow them do their things. I loved as the assistant coach did. Shout once in a while but let it don't be constant.

Finally someone that see reason with me.


Beats me that an Arsenal fan didn't notice the big difference, and is even attributing it to Tactics.


I didn't even know the same talk was holding water on Twitter as well. Something that's obvious to see that there's a big difference as he wasn't on the touchline to bark.


As for Pep, lets settle with the fact that he did the Overthinking as usual. That no doubt happened.


I wish we are much more clinical in big games like this. Its going to be the biggest threat once we resume UCL football.


Who else noticed White was below par after Gabby went off? Tomiyasu na Rock.

Spy360:
The assistant coach was barking from the touchline too. It's normal. Just that they shouldn't overdo it.

I saw all that and the earbud thing. It still doesn't change what the physical presence of someone you fear or revere can do.

BlueRayDick:
U people and this ant-Arteta agenda no go ever rest ? Even when we dey do well ?

Arteta was obviously coaching remotely today by passing instructions to the one of his assistants on earbuds ( the Custer guy). That guy u see standing on the touchline only passed the instructions of Arteta to the players , not like he was using his own playbook or something . Arsenal playing well today had nothing to do with Arteta not being live on the touchline .

When we were pushing attack scoring 5-0’s , trashing Spurs in the derby , etc was it not the same Arteta that was Arsenal’s coach ?

There’s nothing wrong in blaming a coach when he makes tactical errors or loses matches he ought to win, but still trying to find a way to malign him when he’s getting it right just doesn’t sit well with me at all.

Blueray, unless you want to refute my evident claim, there's no need for this.

Even if its not Arteta,even if na VAR room Arteta dey coach from or VIP room, there is always going to be a big difference, evidently. That is exactly what happened today. If you misconstrue this to mean i hate the Manager, OYO o.


This team felt absolutely Different from the time he was on the touchline no doubt.

Jodera:
The bolded is true. Reason why I said I was feeling like we might win with Arteta not available. Watching that Liverpool match and how he was telling all our players to push back even while we wanted to attack just killed the trust I had for him in big matches!

At a certain time in first half, the possession was 75% 25% in favor of arsenal. Who would have believed that with Rodri, de bruyne and Silva in their midfield, we possessed them like that? Not me.

Xhaka and Gabriel red card just killed everything. I won't blame martinelli even tho I knew he would have done better for that glit edged chance

At a point, i was like maybe na Covid catch them and na team B Midfielders dey pitch.

I doubt Pep had much up his sleeves cos seeing Gundo come on felt like he wanted to simply push more men forward than break anything down.


I think the fact that they fought this well is the consolation from this game.


Personally, i don't like that barking positioning from the touchline that Arteta does. I hope they see it and tell him. He had better notice too. Cos he barked all thru for that 5-0 we chop for the Etihad.


The EFL match on Thursday is going to be without Arteta too, so i hope the boys do the needful.

Next games


EFL semi vs Liverpool on Thursday

Fa 3rd round vs Nott Forest

EFL semi 2nd Liverpool

Everyone will probably play. Gabu will be back by then.

Epl resumes

Tottenham

Burnley
Wolves

iamoyindamola:
Bro have you played ball before
If you are run on straight line you hot the target than when you move in a mazy way
Martinelli run wasn't direct

I have, i still am. But that's not the point. That obstruction was not in anyway 50% of the reason Nelli played the ball like that.

iamoyindamola:
Check this out, martinelli was obstructed by the ref and still manages to get a target

Which obstructed??

That didn't ruin how he was to play it. If he was rushing in and got obstructed by the slightest, I'll agree with this excuse. But its not. He didn't need to boooodeh thar ball to heaven.


I blame him as much as Xhaka.

We did it for Auba and Pepe, so lets not find excuse this time.

kodded:
first time I'm seeing man city players celebrating a goal as if they have won the champions league

They probably felt overwhelmed. I sometimes wish to see Partey given a Free role more than he is seeing. That man acted like two players after the red card. Maybe that's why we aren't seeing his Atletico Form at Emirates.


Arsenal also felt Different with no Arteta at the touchline. No need to fire down their necks with go here. No be puppet footie. Lol


As for City, we may have unlocked a simple way for a more intentional side to defeat them this year.

mkrest:
Some preacher predicts two Nigerians at R.madrid and Man united

Osimhen and Ndidi?


Who be this Prophet abeg?


Be like Na Sports Prophet o


Remo Stars?

U17 and u20 failure?

Mali WCQ meet with 2-1 aggregate triump?


The man no even see $$ join.

kodded:
First time I enjoyed arsenal game even tho we lost the game


I love the mentality the boys showed, kudos to arteta

I won't lie, i enjoyed the game too. It look more a derby than NLD.

mostob:
I think he was complaining to the assistant ref not the coach

it was our Manager o. That one patted him and consoled him sha.

iamoyindamola:
Blame ref and that useless xhaka
I no know why I just hate that nigga, he's been the problem from wengay days
You guys fail to see the clear picture, he can't do anything good

Add Nelli abeg. If he tapped in that free net, thar red card won't have mattered or pained.

What a match.


I hate that its Xhaka or Nelli that takes 70% of the blame

6mins. Looking like the most important of this season. They win.

BlueRayDick:
When there’s a red card like that , a player needs to sacrificed Na

No doubt

But if you're playing football and its Always you being sacrificed, you're bound to complain.

It just means i was right last year about he not being happy at being subbed.

If Arsenal Score and win this game, im afraid it wont be easy to beat them till March

You guys didn't see the Odegaard complaint and read his lips



"For three times now, coach"


He's not happy about the subbing.

How did this escalate so fast?


First red of 2022 in England.

Benardo look see say na Xhaka and did what any cunny winger would do.

Nice one Partey. Xhaka must not be in the box before e turn red card

Xhaka for no hold the shirt na

Once you see Pep complaining AND seated, then his Tactics is no more working.

iamoyindamola:
Those boys trust themselves more than any one if not lacazette should be getting the ball more

Sure. Just that they need to reward his workrate at least twice every 10mins