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germaphobe:
It's clear to everyone how dropped in form Saka is right now, but I think it will be too experimental dropping him on the bench during this run-in. His form dropped and noticable but he still have that ability to produce a magical moment. Even he himself acknowledge the fact that his level dropped, and Arteta have mentioned it too, they know but just scared of what will happen if he doesn't play. Arteta just don't trust Nelson enough and he needs to leave this summer.

I suspect he's carrying an injury but because no trustworthy and reliable deputy, Arteta doesn't bench him.

We're not benching him to relegate him, it's just to recharge and heal better. A Saka that's fully on form can't be benched by anybody cos he's that good. But it's doing nobody any favours if he continues this way.

I mean, how can Saka doesn't have the confidence to beat a player again. He hardly press too

This is more than form, there's an underlying issue I'm suspecting

Spy360:
We have a scored 104goals already this season. More than Man City with Haaland, and Liverpool with Nunes or whoever. So how would we convince the owners that we need a striker. What would be his job? Score goals?

I have stated here times without number (but you guys are not humble enough to give me my flowers ) that as far as Arteta's tactics is concerned, he does not need a traditional striker. That the reason is because whoever is playing front is only acting as a decoy. He is actually an AM. He prefers a multiple outlet for goals than a single one. That is why despite scoring 100+ goals, no one has scored a hat trick this season.

When I had that argument with Jodera about Gabriel Jesus not playing as a striker he thought I was silly. You know a striker from his movements and positioning. Kai Havertz is another perfect example of an AM playing as a striker, someone who can drop deep to overload the middle. These are Arteta's tactics this season and it has worked tremendously well for him.

See, any time Arteta goes for a striker which is possible just know that he wants to change tactics (or perhaps have an alternative tactics) to what we are currently playing. But as far as this tactics is concerned, we don't need a traditional goal scorer. We only need players who can drop deep from attacking position.

Please, Biko, don't start.
That was never what we argued last season and certainly not against me that's proponent of a good False 9 In a structured team. Me wey carry Laca for here pass Auba and even had that argument with you

Iamoyin.damola and bluera.ydick wey dey troll me for those kind of strikers naim you claim you had such argument with me, when in actual fact it's the opposite.

Abeg don't start!!

BlueRayDick:
Havertz literally dragged Cucurella along with him for that his first goal . I never thought of Havertz as strong as that while under pressure. It is one thing for Odegaard to have measured the through pass correctly and it is an entirely different thing for Havertz to have held his own and not buckle under pressure while keeping his sight on goal. Everything about that goal was just so sweet.

Partey just makes what he does look so simple. Those vertical passes just gives our creative players more openings and opportunity to open up Chelsea's defense. That was how we were able to make Chelsea defense look so confused for the 5th goal scored by White. They just look on is disarray.

I feel if Partey had started that Villa match, we could've really opened them up and score before we conceded. Anyways, however the season ends I want us to beat Tottenham and United and I also want us to score up to 100 goals this season. We have scored 82 now after 34 games while we scored 88 in 38 matches last season.

For that Havertz first goal, Cucu should be ashamed of himself. Havertz wey anybody wey near am, him go fall naim carry Cucurella run for outside 18, enter inside box while holding him off as if he's some kind of prime Etoo.
Lmaooo

If we continue in this form, it'll be really disheartening and disappointing if we don't end up with the league. I'll be angry, not with the boys and MA but that the teams that's truly the best didn't actually win it.

Chaii, I'll be sad

daveP:
Oyo for who no wan choose coming to Emirates next season. We're in magnet mode right now and we need full metal not liquid meetal😂

I swearrr....
And now I'm completely agreeing with you, the team structure is set. We need a perfect 9.

Where can we get a Van Persie or Kane abeg.

With any of those two clones, nothing wey we no go win

daveP:
Na question i use the tweet ask na😂😂
Rem I've always said that if that is going to be his duty,then another creator will be needed.

If.

I don't like that he's super saddled with the pressing. I've said that last season and i did again now. So i wasn't affirming. I was asking what you guys think cos i didn't agree totally with him.

The line is thin cos it is between 50 and 95% utility

I've always wanted the top utility and i wouldn't change mouth from that.

As a modern footballer, I think we need to press for the structure to be effective and he's perfect for that. I would be worried if he's not creative but he is.
We always wanted that extra from players and now they Odegaard is giving us both at premium we're complaining. Or do we want an Ozil that only comes alive when he's in the final 3rd. I'll take my Odegaard 10x.

I'm not against adding another attacking top class Midfielder but Odegaard is Our Kdb. There's no attack that doesn't revolve around him that's why when he's stifled example against Bayern, we just deh move side to side

Yesterday's game was really a game of boys Vs Men. It would have easily have ended 10-0 if we were that ruthless in first half the way we are in the second.

It's also a game of two "Havertz". First half Havertz was the worst I've ever watched from him as a CF (even in his Chelsea days). He was so poor that I was literally screaming my lungs out.
MA must have told him something heading into the second half cos at least his decision making was better. And that goal, o my, I would never have ever imagined he would score that type of goal. Kudos to him and shame on Cucurella.

I've never enjoyed a game as good as ystdy all thanks to Partey. My goodness, so this is what Man pikin dey miss since : Partey—Rice combo. Chaiii!!!
Abeg, even if na to sign Partey younger brother, make we go look for am. We deserve to watch Partey and Rice together, I don't care if it's not a Thomas. Can't believe when we have a perfect Midfield partner for him that when he's leaving. I'm sure even Odegaard would be counting his(Partey) days cos na Odegaard deh really benefit from am well.
Hopefully he starts against Tottenham..

The loss to Aston Villa is really bad. We have the goal difference, have the confidence and looks like we can go all the way yet the league is not even in our hands. They say anyone who wins the league rightly deserves it cos the table don't lie but there's a feeling that if man city goes on to win it, then the table is truly lying especially if we continue with this our form. We deserve to win this league this season (as long as this form continues) and I just hope that the god of soccer looks our way cos we truly deserve it.

Tottenham next. They're fully rested for 10 days and would be relishing the prospect of denting our title challenge. A win is a must for us and hopefully we get it.

And Martinelli... Two glorious chances missed. Anyways Trossard have already taken his spot.

Ice cold Trossard!!!!


Upward and Onwards


COYG!!!!

Shegzdave:
Ordegarrd is who He think He is
His assists yesterday were sexy and the casual way white finishes the ball for the fifth goal was super sexy

Lmaooo....
You think he meant it??

Even his reaction will tell you he was shocked the ball ended up at the back of the net sef

BlueRayDick:
Odegaard was just casually playing through passes. I don't think any player has played more through pass than him this season in the EPL

And you're right.
Most through pass
Most big chances created
Most open play chances
Most key pass


Na why I just shake my head last week when I saw a picture daveP posted here claiming that Odegaard is known for his out of possession work and that it's a bad thing. It even went further to say he's like our Bernardo Silva and we need our own Kdb

When I read thing, the thing pain me I no go lie. Not only from that stupid poster who could even think of such nonsense but also for DaveP for even acknowledging the poster and bringing it here— it's insulting to Odegaard tbh. Na why e dey always good to watch ball cos some people(like that poster) are always pessimist; they always hammer on the negatives. To them the sun is made to just cast shadows.

I'm just in Awe of Odegaard cos he's just the perfect modern Midfielder and leader.

andrewbaba44:
Jodera na true ?

Osimhen??

Na my striker be that. We need to buy him

andrewbaba44:
Once I predict say you go win or draw just m know say your own don finish

Jode.ra you go like this disgraceful jinx

Lol, just tag me when you do your prediction next time.

Reverse betting, guys needs to cash out

mine3112:
Where is Jod.era my man?

Omorr, I've been busy lately oo.

Thanks for Checking up bro. Arsenal really did wonders ystdy

Roland17:
For 3-4 consecutive years on this thread, we ask this same question about Saka’s form around December and the end of the season. It should be obvious after this long that we know the guy is burned out and has nothing left in the tank.

It's tiring to be honest.
This is the first time in 4yrs I've been wailing over Saka CONSISTENTLY.

He needs to rest and properly heal. Man is too good to be playing like this.

Arteta needs to help him abeg

daveP:
Before that Porto game, commentator gave hint about the injury. Also remember the game he was subbed off and he looked like he wan cry? Many speculations on which kind of injury. But ankle/calf related it seems. MA of all people should know getting a replacement is a top priority henceforth. See his numbers with this problem. How much more if he was fullllllyyy fit. Who be Cold Palmer sef? Na Frozen Saka we for get. The North Wall GOT kind.

I would be shocked if MA doesn't get Saka deputy next season. Like I'll be really shocked.

I hate to see Saka like this, it's really disheartening. Imagine even Chelsea fans dey compare Palmer to Saka.

Chaiii

But then, What's wrong with Saka. It's as if he's carrying an injury or something. He don't even attempt to make a dribble this match and even when Odegaard and Jesus are pressing, he seemed laid back and doesn't join in the press(esp in the first half). It's as if they know he's going through something cos even Odegaard doesn't seem urge him to join in the press sef unlike normal Odegaard that will direct before he initiates the press.

Fingers crossed for Chelsea match tho.


Missed the discussion and debates that happened earlier this week. Still a very very very busy week for me.

Hopefully Arsenal doesn't disappoint in their next two matches

COYG!!!

Omorr... Fatigue have set in. These guys looks tired, thank goodness we're out of championship league. Truth be told, we the way Arteta is managing this squad, we can't compete 3ce a week games
And the end of the match, almost all the players are breathings heavily, our press aren't sharp and effective as before.


Anyways, 3pts and clean sheets.

I just hope they'll recover in time for Chelsea and then Tottenham.

Saka decision in the first leg really really came back to haunt us las las

Havertz na ghost. Like if you deh call Passenger and carried player, Just look at Havertz. He offers nothing substantial at all yet he plays 90min.

This team just no dey mentally serious. I mean, we were not even looking to score goal sef until we conceded. We so believed in our defence that we thought we'll take it to penalties even though the pressure was getting much. Omorr, na wa ooo.

This game was screaming for Partey yet Arteta is putting Nketiah. I mean not every sub must be attackers if one is looking for goals. Bayern was blocking our central transition to Odegaard and forcing us to go sideways, yet Arteta didn't read that

How both of our wingers are so ineffective for a long duration of time needs to be studied. They can't even beat just one man again.

Anyways good night!!

Perfect lineup.

Na this kinda thing we dey talk

Shegzdave:
My man

Omorr, e choke me

Trevor012:
Atletico qualified due to Barca elimination as they are ahead of them in coefficient ranking and Arsenal will qualify if they win the champions league.

Ewwwehhh!!!!!!

Thanks for the explanation but that bolded sha....

Jokerman:
🚨 OFFICIAL: Atlético Madrid are qualified to Clubs’ World Cup.

Barcelona will NOT be at Clubs’ World Cup.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Man City, Chelsea.
🇪🇸 Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid.
🇩🇪 Bayern, Borussia Dortmund.
🇮🇹 Inter, Juventus.
🇫🇷 PSG.
🇵🇹 Benfica, Porto.

❓ Final one: Arsenal or Salzburg.

What made Tico to qualify and why Is arsenal eligible for qualification?

Trevor012:
I dey enjoy all these una tears and lamentations but at least don't be dropping nonsense for us to read.

odizeey:
He fit continue from where Gbarteta stop and this season bottlling

Calm down na

Why so harsh!!!

odizeey:
He should go and be a good coach elsewhere.

I just wan see how next season go be sha

eph12:
Bottlers are classified as dysfunctional if you ask anyone

Naaaahhhh...not in our books

larride:
Make una sack Arteta and come employ the good coach in Zero Hag

Eph say dem no deh bring coach into a functional team, na only when e deh dysfunctional.

When dysfunctional vacancy dey, I go alert you

patrickmuf:
The so-called only flaw is enough to have him gone...

Lol
Alright then...

daveP:
now our rivals dey callam Limpopo anytime he drops a stinker. 😆😆

Competition will bring perspective for him. Plus he'll be more decisive. Also, he still needs unlocking. I hope the player that does that arrives. Either a 9 or another 8. Let's see how he balls with Odegaard far from him too. Guy supposed dey 20goals by now.

Let's just hope for the very best

Unlimited22:
Rodri >Rice.

No doubt and fixed

Trevor012:
Shekpites are delusional 😂😂

patrickmuf:
If you hold out that you must be allowed to recruit your team in your own place of work because of your performance in another company/organisation and you're given such privilege then, you deserve to be sacked if you and your team fail to meet set milestones...

True....
But what if that's his only flaws and there's a very good coach in him

Should they throw the baby out with the bath water?

daveP:
Ian Wright has addressed that nonsense anyway. I hope the players don't pull the plug cos of that. It's disheartening.

I just hope ystdy was a blip.

I don calm down, I just hope the players have calm down too and get their head straight. Also I believe the fans incident shouldn't worry dem much sha even though like you said, it's disheartening