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andrewbaba44:
Na the same thing we Dey talk somehow nah

That’s why I said ending a point below guardiola is a big achievement

Lol... You're making it seem it's guardiola and that's the issue.

Coaches have won the award mostly especially when the social distancing wasn't available then and that's the point

andrewbaba44:
Tell me this is a lie ,for the whole season klopp never won manager of the month award

Antonio - Aug
Ronaldo - Sept
Salah - Oct
Arnold - Nov
Sterling- Dec
De gea - Jan
Matip- Feb
Kane- March
Ronaldo- Apr

PFA - De Bruyne


So what's the difference??

raumdeuter:
Premier League Manager of the Month Awards...
Aug - Nuno Espirito Santo
Sept - Mikel Arteta
Oct - Thomas Tuchel
Nov - Pep Guardiola
Dec - Pep Guardiola
Jan - Bruno Lage
Feb - Eddie Howe
March - Mikel Arteta
April - Mike Jackson

Manager of the Season - Jurgen Klopp

If Arteta who won it twice is not a nominee for manager of the year, that should tell you that, this wasn't the variable used

andrewbaba44:
That’s what they have been expecting from guardiola

Can’t we call last season which city won the league with 12 point difference a social distance ?

last season is social distancing that's why guardiola won it.

The season guardiola won it with 1point, he toppled klopp from 8points deficit then when on a winning run from there. All these things are variables they look out for

50d33q:
In a dead rubber match

I tell you..
Like say na dead rubber match

andrewbaba44:
For the past 7 years it has been given to the coach of the league winner

Like I said klopp deserves the award ,because the standard set for city in the epl and Liverpool are not the same

If Dortmund finishes 1 to 3 points behind Bayern it will be an achievement as Liverpool finishes 1 below man city

Klopp deserves the award because pep didn’t win the league with games to spare giving the rest of the epl teams social distancing .

Which winner for the past 7 years never give 2nd social distancing?

hensben:
You know nothing about football. Go check the meaning of catalyst which Hazard is to Liverpool and her defence.

Thank you for the bolded.

How many of these present Klopp Liverpool players did hazard meet during his time?

andrewbaba44:
How could he surprise you ,is this the first time you are hearing such ogogoro kparaga analysis from him mixed with a touch of mpuru mmiri ?

Na wa for you self

Lol... I dey enjoy Popi takes most times.

popizaino:
I have not watch Hazard to ascertain his form but I saw some post gathering momentum for him and bale to start against liverpool and I know the danger Hazard always poses to a klopp side whenever he is inform.

The only momentum is just Ancelotti saying such because he doesn't want the duo to feel like outsiders.

Thank goodness you admitted you didn't watch more of hazard to ascertain his form. Whether he's in form or not, he hasn't done anything in Madrid to clamour for a start in the that final over regular players who are in form too. In fact, I'll be genuinely surprised if he gets a minute

raumdeuter:
Na typical Shekpeteri Chelsea analysis. That post is proudly sponsored by SK and Loud

Popi surprise me with that post.

Na real SK and Loud talks be that

CAPdan21:
Source: Trust be bro, I nor fit lie for you

Some kind takes atimes ehh

CAPdan21:
U go come even wonder how many CL hazard use him Chelsea form win...Lmao

Lol, even final him no see.

Dem wan do monkey dey work, baboon dey chop

Roland17:
I thought you were fair in capturing this position as well.

Thank you for shinning some light on Saka's fitness because I sometimes feel it is so underrated or for a lack of better word, not talked about as much. This kid played all 38 EPL games this season. I have expressed serious concerns about his heavy usage at a young age. He had spells where you could tell he was totally burned out but he really pushed himself. He also showed us the massive improvement in his shooting/ finishing resulting in more goals, something you have clamored from him. I was happy to see him at the Celtics v Miami game at the TD Garden because it tells me he is now on full vacation mode.

We have to do something about ESR next season. He needs consistent playing time to avoid stagnation or worsestill, regression. Depending on what we do during the transfer window, he will need some playing time. He did not do himself any favors with some of his displays but again, that comes with time and age.

As for Pepe, I will keep my thoughts to myself because that man fall my hand.

Coaching: 7.0? hmmmmmmm....While my position about Arteta is very clear and unwavering, I will give him a hand for getting us back to Europe. Man is learning on the job, he has just as much to prove as the players he is coaching and I will leave it at that.

All in all, I thought we missed a great chance to get back in the UCL which may be difficult to come by anytime soon, especially if United and Chelsea get their acts together.

#COYG

Thanks for your analysis and input too. You really touched on all these aspects well. I really wanted to talk much more especially about ESR and Saka but I don't want the writeups to be too much thereby boring the readers.

I'm a believer for Saka and I love his improvements. And truly, we haven't talked about his fitness alot, that's one key area I love about him. His availability is always 2nd to none. You've talked about Rashford and Owen peaking early due to burnouts and I agree with you. I just hope Arteta takes care of this guy and not over use him due to his availability reason why I'm always hoping for a signing to ease the pressure off him.

As for ESR, I still see him as an Am(a different type to Odegaard) that needs to be harnessed. He is someone that can give us that goals from Midfield and I'll never forget his understanding with Saka last year. Even though he has more goals this season, I still feel he wasn't harnessed enough.

I understand your position on Arteta and I always respect it. Maybe the rating might be generous from my ends but seeing our style of play, togetherness and improvement the team had compared to last few years, I'm excited (even though I know we're still far off). I feel I put all that in the rating when assessing him. I'm sad we missed out on top4 cos this was a golden opportunity but aside his in-game management when losing, I always have optimism on our first team winning. Something that's missing personally for me under Emery and Wenger last years.

Thanks for your inputs.

Coyg!!!

popizaino:
Klopp should just kiss the UCL byebye if hazard is in form and starts.Klopp as a manager has never been able to curtail Hazard before,he(klopp) just depended on the overall useless and wasteful nature of our attack and the uselessness of some of our coaches to get the needed points, otherwise he was never successful he making out hazard while he was at Chelsea like he did to so many brilliant attackers.

Klopp should kiss UCL goodbye cos of Hazard's Chelsea form?

So someone will see valverde that's instrumental in their ucl final run then dump him for hazard who played only 26min since January?
Later you go dey beef Tuchel for always making stupid decisions

hensben:
i don't expect you guys to see the form due to hatred for the young man. He is fit and ready to go. There is a reason Perez didn't stress much on buying Mbappe.

Hazard.... Young man in football?
Perez didn't stress in buying mbappe?


Na where you dey get your news from?

ObaIgwe1:
� Lyon have offered Lacazette favourable terms
� Nketiah is close to a decision
� Leno is close to leaving
� Torreira deal close to exit
� Guendouzi has agreed to stay at Marseille but the French FA still have a ban on OM transfers . It comes down to the contract.
� Saliba told to report to Pre - Season
� Mavropanos Deal agreed ( €7 Euro )
� Maitland-Niles available for transfer
� Mari Available for transfer
� Bellerin to take a cut in wages in an effort to secure a transfer
� Pepe available for £20 Mill ( Atletico Madrid interest)

What more do we need?

Two CF even if Nketia stays
One or Two more Quality DM since Elneny is staying and AMN is leaving (Lokonga should go on loan)
One more AM if Pepe leaves, we need reliable backups in case of injury
One good LB, Tavare is still not reliable

If Nketiah stays, I think we need one more CF not two in my opinion. Depending on how Balogun grows, he can be 3rd back up

We need Cm and DM (loan Sambi to a lower club or keep him if we can't get those two).

ESR will deputise for Odegaard since him and Saka also have an understanding.

One winger and sell Pepe. We need someone who can ease the burden on Saka.

Depending on the funds available

One Cm and Dm to rival Xhaka and can fill in for Partey

One Striker (first choice)

One left Winger for easing of Saka. Also if Martinelli gets injured, Saka can play left side and the winger can play right.

Buy - CF, DM , Cm, winger.
Sell/loan - Sambi, Pepe

funds that that remains, if any, we can get a competent Lb. If not, keep tavarez

Jodera:
My Ratings for the season


Goalkeepers
Ramsdale (7.5) - Few eyebrows were raised when he was signed. Quickly became fans' favourite with his commanding displays such as great saves and good passing abilities. Great signing.

Leno (5.5) - Had the worst possible start any goalkeeper will dread by conceding 9 goals in his first 3 matches though with not so good back 4. Usurp by Ramsdale after that but he put on a good display against Aston villa. Capable back up

Defenders

Gabriel (7.5) - Arguably Arsenal's best defender of the season. Vocal enough and his passes was essential in arsenal's buildup from the back. Put in a few important goals for arsenal in the fight for top 4

White (6.5) - Able Partner to Gabriel. His passes was also important to arsenal's buildup from back. Seems to go about his work calmly.

Tierney (6.5) - Injuries affected his availability this season. Seems to give his all when playing as he's strong defensively as well as attacking wise. Hopefully a fitter KT next season

Tomiyasu (7.0) - Strong performances from the very first time he donned the club's color. Difficult to beat aerially or defensively. He's also good going forward. Seems to drop a bit of form after his long time out but that won't discredit his strong showings before his injury

Cedric (6.5) - A very good deputy to Tomiyasu during the latter's absence. Played his part well in ensuring arsenal fight for top4 as Tomi wasn't keenly felt.

Tavarez (5.5) - Very strong performances during the first half of season during Tierney's absence. Made fans momentarily forgot how good KT was. Second half of the season was a complete opposite. He seemed short of confidence, positionally poor and bad defensively.

Holding (6.5) - Did his perfectly as an impact sub when seeing out games. Arsenal tend to improve defensively to see out a win with Holding's introduction. Had a dismal showing against Tottenham but that's the only blemish for him this season


Midfielders

Partey (8.5) (POTY) - The heartbeat of arsenal's Midfield and attack. Started slowly but quickly peaked at the right time of arsenal's season. Consistent world class displays for months as a lone DM made arsenal a genuine contender for the top4 battle. Season-ending Injury derailed his impressive campaign as well as arsenal's.

Xhaka (7.0) - Excellent showing from Granit in his new found advanced position. Less mistakes and he kept things ticking. Best season for him in an Arsenal's shirt

Odegaard (7.5) - A rather hit and miss season for him. World class for a couple of weeks, disappear/normal another couple of weeks. Good thing is that his good days was more than his bad. Need improvement in games that goes very physical as that was what was missing in the two crucial games that made us lose out on top 4.

Lokonga (6.0) - EPL seemed to physical and advanced for him presently. Slow in thoughts and execution but a very tidy player. Not physical or technical enough to impose himself in games.

Elneny (7.0) - Seemed to revive arsenal's season when all hope seems lost with his commanding displays starting from Chelsea's game. One of the brightest players after Partey absence. Arsenal faltered towards the end of the season, but he'll be one of those who can hold their heads high.

Attackers

Saka (8.0) - Arsenal's brightest player and attacker from the very first minute. Most consistent player in terms of performance and fitness. Good decision making as well as being strong physically(not easily bullied). His goal increase this season sums up the improvement he's had over the years. A gem!

Lacazette (6.0) - Started brightly during the first half of the season we were grinding out wins. Gave a further improved display during the exile and eventual sale of Auba as he was giving assists and makes the attack flow. Then it went downhill from there. Seems to lose confidence and it showed in his game and he also tends to hide from goalscoring opportunities

Smith Rowe (7.0) - The king during first half of arsenal's season. Came up with important and match winning goals as arsenal looked for match consistency. Towards the 2nd half of the season, he wasn't that influential as the first half but he still gave his best.

Martinelli (6.5) - Missed the early campaign due to injury as his season started in mid November. Exciting and direct. He brought explosiveness to arsenal's attack as well as workrate.

Nketiah (7.0) - five goals in 8 starts tells one the impact Eddie had two the end of season. Brought life, energy, workrate and directness in arsenal's attack as arsenal looked to secure top 4.

Pepe (4.5) - Wasn't featured mostly in the campaign but whenever he does, he's largely inconsistent. Seems to make simple things difficult and most times he's not in sync with his teammates.

Coach

Arteta (7.0) - Splendid and more dominant displays and performances from previous seasons. In-game tactics needs to be improved on as well as discipline (2nd team with the most red cards).

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Roland17:
Baba, you know I always look forward to reading your end of season player analysis.

Goalkeepers: I thought you were generous by .5 for Ramsdale. He had a great start to the season but faded and struggled to finish the season on a high, the bulk of the 1st team struggled to finish the season anyways. But yes, overall a great signing for us, I hope he continues to improve.

Defenders: Outside of Tierney and the Tasmanian devil, I absolutely agree with your ratings. Tierney was poor in my opinion this season, worse than last season. Even when he was healthy, he was poor, especially on defense. He lacked pace and positional awareness which cost us some cards, fouls in dangerous areas and goals. I don't think he is reliable enough to help us; doesn't mean he is not a good player but his injury records may hamper any chance of long term growth/ development for us. It is so bad that we are now scouting for his replacement or should I say a capable competition since what Tavarez is playing is not considered football in my books.

Midfielders: I thought you captured this area of the pitch perfectly. If I was to knit pick, it would be Lokonga getting a 6.0 and Xhaka a 7.5 but again, that would be me knit picking. Sambi is 23, next season will be very important for his development. He has a ton of deficit, especially with his decision making and passing technique but that comes with time. Midfield players are sometimes late bloomers but they are supposed to show you glimpses between 23-25.

Awaiting the forward analysis.. Abeg do well to skip Pepe

Excellent analysis as always

Lol... Thanks boss for always anticipating my end of the season's rating. I really appreciate it a lot.
I also appreciate your rating too and giving your own thoughts on the issue too. Highly appreciated

I've updated the forward's rating, you can loo it too. But sorry, I put your boy Pepe oo

50d33q:
Make i confuse una small

Lol .. use the 3 monikers dey attack Spy if him mention or bring any Giroud talk come here again

raumdeuter:
Didnt they start the league same day?

Maybe Arteta also deserved it for bringing Arsenal from 20th position in September to 5th in May

I didn't dispute the fact that they started league same day.
It's just somehow doing the impossible and being more consistent.

Like I said, whether pep or klopp or Howe (to me), anyone deserves it. They all did a wonderful job

My Ratings for the season


Goalkeepers
Ramsdale (7.5) - Few eyebrows were raised when he was signed. Quickly became fans' favourite with his commanding displays such as great saves and good passing abilities. Great signing.

Leno (5.5) - Had the worst possible start any goalkeeper will dread by conceding 9 goals in his first 3 matches though with not so good back 4. Usurp by Ramsdale after that but he put on a good display against Aston villa. Capable back up

Defenders

Gabriel (7.5) - Arguably Arsenal's best defender of the season. Vocal enough and his passes was essential in arsenal's buildup from the back. Put in a few important goals for arsenal in the fight for top 4

White (6.5) - Able Partner to Gabriel. His passes was also important to arsenal's buildup from back. Seems to go about his work calmly.

Tierney (6.5) - Injuries affected his availability this season. Seems to give his all when playing as he's strong defensively as well as attacking wise. Hopefully a fitter KT next season

Tomiyasu (7.0) - Strong performances from the very first time he donned the club's color. Difficult to beat aerially or defensively. He's also good going forward. Seems to drop a bit of form after his long time out but that won't discredit his strong showings before his injury

Cedric (6.5) - A very good deputy to Tomiyasu during the latter's absence. Played his part well in ensuring arsenal fight for top4 as Tomi wasn't keenly felt.

Tavarez (5.5) - Very strong performances during the first half of season during Tierney's absence. Made fans momentarily forgot how good KT was. Second half of the season was a complete opposite. He seemed short of confidence, positionally poor and bad defensively.

Holding (6.5) - Did his perfectly as an impact sub when seeing out games. Arsenal tend to improve defensively to see out a win with Holding's introduction. Had a dismal showing against Tottenham but that's the only blemish for him this season


Midfielders

Partey (8.5) (POTY) - The heartbeat of arsenal's Midfield and attack. Started slowly but quickly peaked at the right time of arsenal's season. Consistent world class displays for months as a lone DM made arsenal a genuine contender for the top4 battle. Season-ending Injury derailed his impressive campaign as well as arsenal's.

Xhaka (7.0) - Excellent showing from Granit in his new found advanced position. Less mistakes and he kept things ticking. Best season for him in an Arsenal's shirt

Odegaard (7.5) - A rather hit and miss season for him. World class for a couple of weeks, disappear/normal another couple of weeks. Good thing is that his good days was more than his bad. Need improvement in games that goes very physical as that was what was missing in the two crucial games that made us lose out on top 4.

Lokonga (6.0) - EPL seemed to physical and advanced for him presently. Slow in thoughts and execution but a very tidy player. Not physical or technical enough to impose himself in games.

Elneny (7.0) - Seemed to revive arsenal's season when all hope seems lost with his commanding displays starting from Chelsea's game. One of the brightest players after Partey absence. Arsenal faltered towards the end of the season, but he'll be one of those who can hold their heads high.

Attackers

Saka (8.0) - Arsenal's brightest player and attacker from the very first minute. Most consistent player in terms of performance and fitness. Good decision making as well as being strong physically(not easily bullied). His goal increase this season sums up the improvement he's had over the years. A gem!

Lacazette (6.0) - Started brightly during the first half of the season we were grinding out wins. Gave a further improved display during the exile and eventual sale of Auba as he was giving assists and makes the attack flow. Then it went downhill from there. Seems to lose confidence and it showed in his game and he also tends to hide from goalscoring opportunities

Smith Rowe (7.0) - The king during first half of arsenal's season. Came up with important and match winning goals as arsenal looked for match consistency. Towards the 2nd half of the season, he wasn't that influential as the first half but he still gave his best.

Martinelli (6.5) - Missed the early campaign due to injury as his season started in mid November. Exciting and direct. He brought explosiveness to arsenal's attack as well as workrate.

Nketiah (7.0) - five goals in 8 starts tells one the impact Eddie had two the end of season. Brought life, energy, workrate and directness in arsenal's attack as arsenal looked to secure top 4.

Pepe (4.5) - Wasn't featured mostly in the campaign but whenever he does, he's largely inconsistent. Seems to make simple things difficult and most times he's not in sync with his teammates.

Coach

Arteta (7.0) - Splendid and more dominant displays and performances from previous seasons. In-game tactics needs to be improved on as well as discipline (2nd team with the most red cards).

sod09:
We are back
Thunder fire those useless mods
All my accounts are back
Na 1 year oo

Omo...

iamoyindamola:
I am back

Lol... Welcome back

Na how many months sef?

mostob:
sorry I don't understand. Who is trusty?

No be that GK we sign during Jan Tw from USA league?

50d33q:
If arteta won't improve his tactics and tweaking of games
No matter the players he get it will be same old story, so many times this season he was outclass with tactics
No wonder we only made a comeback this season, others we scored first

This is exactly what I want from him next season. That improvement in in-game tactics is highly needed.

Sometimes we must concede first (even the best teams does concede first too), it's annoying to just see a game buried just because we concede first

andrewbaba44:
The standard set for klopp in the epl is low as guardiola is expected to always win it

Finishing 1 point below city is a big achievement for Liverpool and klopp ,that’s my reason

Guardiola in klopp shoes will never win that award

When you are big you are big

Aside from finishing one point below Pep, but almost overturning a 14point lead is another variable

Pep deserves it, klopp deserves it.
Anyone who is a winner (alongside Howe too) deserves it to be honest


As for the bolded, why do you think so?
Is there any time in the past he did such and wasn't given?

Havertz10:
Klopp is building a culture at Liverpool, pep is building a machine, pep is 10x better, but Klopp is always smiling and hugging people with his theatrics, they will always pander to Klopp and be unfair to pep

That’s what tuchel was saying when he said that Liverpool is loved by the whole country, but it’s klopp’s charm that has made him msm darling and those ones push the narrative that is fed to viewers, creating this perception that Liverpool get advantages, personally I don’t care, klopp is average in my opinion, I will pick tuchel over him, everyday of the week

For someone who sees havertz as a generational talent, I'm not surprised one bit

mirinder:
Up city. Ibim.e, hensbe.n, airm.ark, don.stan, jode.ra, andrewb.aba, raumdeut.er, popizi.ano, blum.ann, blueray.dick, topmai.ke come and celebrate with us

Lol, so Una Don las las get thread.
Congratulations!!
It's being long overdue

Joezinho:
I hope they won't chicken out and run to social media when the northerners resumes their reign of terrors..

Because no one has monopoly of violence..

Worst part is that some Igbos in the eastern region sometimes don't see wrong in this.

What's the difference between them and the religious fanatics? I just hope this doesn't escalate more between the northern and eastern parts in terms of retaliation

Joezinho:
I am extremely surprised too bro. How can a pregnant woman and her 4 kids be killed in a senseless way and most people that wanted the killers of Deborah lynched are mute like nothing happened?

It's sickening...

Very disheartening.
I even saw some responses criticising Reno for criticising the gruesome death.

It's just so bad. I mean, what was her and that of the little children's crime?

NinjaXmetahuman:
his 3rd year when he barely won caraboa cup after spending another 300 million

By the way, the argument is not for you if you are not part of those who believed fraudiola is the greatest.


Everyone knows fraudiola is just a decent manager.. and that's it.
What people like us have problem with is the hype they give him for doing lowest minimum expected of him.

Luckiest manager of all time.

Lol... I know the argument wasn't for me sha.
I just chook mouth to correct that error of Wenger not finishing top4 once and was sacked.

No mind me

Joezinho:
Why is the south silent about the gruesome murder of a pregnant Muslim woman and her 4 kids by these Ipob cretins? The silence is deafening.

USM/ESN/IPOB are fanning the embers of war. I hope they can dance to the beat.

Na this news I just dey read presently. I'm surprised it didn't garner much attention than that Deborah's own

I just want to read it to know the full gist