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Eawwal:
I think Tavarez would be better suited as a winger, he has all the qualities to be a good winger. Pace, power, dribble and he's unpredictable with the ball. I like him a lot.

He also feels comfortable with a three man defence, I agree maybe another Saka

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iamoyindamola:
I think that's the plan, after Jesus is Martinez and raphinha then the rest of the transfer will drag unless players go out especially Pepe, bellerin,xhaka,AMN, Nelson
Without these guys going I doubt we will buy more

You want to sell stakeholder Xhaka lol for where?

I will still say it again, signing Jesus when you just gave Nekatiah contract does not make sense at all.

Give G.Jesus any sweet name hybrid striker oh , false nine.... no be top striker en be.

Man city secured two strikers Alvarez and Halaand. It should mean something.

What do you guys think about Tolisso?

Spy360:
There is a reason Arteta wants to sign another backup for Tierney and it's because he can no longer trust Tavares going into next season. This is also my reason. However I prefer we get Zinchenko. I am not attracted to the prospect of Hickey.

I accept 2 quality midfielders should be ideal. I can't see Xhaka giving us the level of performance he gave this season. Same to Elneny. They should be there for their experience and nurturing the young bloods.

Next season again, we will find another reason to buy another defender again. Hickey is not enough lol.

Abeg make una rest biko

Spy360:
Arsenal squad for last season...

Goal- Ramsdale, Leno

Defense- White, Gabriel, Tomiyasu, Cedric, Tierney, Tavares, Holding

Midfield- Xhaka, Partey, Lokonga, Elneny, Odegaard

Attack- Saka, ESR, Martinelli, Lacazette, Nketiah, Pepe,

Leaving - Leno, Lacazette, Pepe

Coming - Goalkeeper (1), Defender (2) Midfielder (1), Attacker (2)

We need a goalkeeper who will be willing to be backup as well as able to challenge for No1

We need two defenders, a CB and a LB as Tavares is unreliable

We need a midfielder who can cover both pivots

We need two Attackers, one who can play either wings, and a true CF


My suggestions

Goalkeeper - Turner (Signed)
Defence - Saliba (returned), Zinchenko
Midfielder - Tielemans
Attack - Jesus/Gnabry, Nunez/Osimhen

Defender, What Trusty is for what?

iamoyindamola:

Exactly my mood reading Jodera vs Spy�

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).

Nice ratings....

I feel Leno was just a victim of circumstances during the beginning of the season jare.

I will give Eleney 6.0( he was good no doubt but not a warrior like Partey)

Ermmm Saka consistent in performance and fitness? I do not agree ohhh, sometimes his fatigue affected his input during game time ohhhh but he deserves his rating all thanks to his Oga that think he must every game. I am happy he did not break a leg.

About Rowe, still same thing I am saying about squad rotation , we have push that dude to different positions it wouldn't be nice to confuse his head lol. He will come good , unfortunately Martinelli is bossing that left wing right now

I will give Arteta 5.5, one significant reason is his poor team management. He didn't learn that from Pep.

mostob:
A left footed CB might be signed too.

Abeg the trusty guy what is it for?

Jodera:
Thank goodness you know I find it ridiculous that Lokonga was backup to Partey cos I knew about him when I was asking for Partey's replacement. Everyone who followed knows that Arsenal dominance really started when we shifted to 433 with Partey as a lone DM. I extensively talked about how it made arsenal dominate teams due to Partey's quality and how we might falter without his quality as nobody is capable of that and not even Lokonga whose body frame and quality can't even handle such role.
Most people talked about it too and that's why we asked for quality additions in January for our top 4 push. It's all about quality and not just having anybody and hoped it'll just work out. The club took a big and massive risk on Partey's fitness and it backfired spectacularly.
Thinking that Lokonga will replace Partey in that role at crucial stages of the season is even more ridiculous on its own.

Let me believe that lokonga purchase was to be a back up to Xhaka more self cos who on earth is that scout that saw Lokonga and believe that he will be Partey back up. Shaky shaky lokonga. I think he need a loan next season to maybe a mid epl club.


What happened to danilo?

BlueRayDick:
I do not support Arsenal signing Tammy Abraham. Instead of signing Abraham we should give Nketiah a new contract and sign another striker of a different mould . I’ve seen enough of Tammy Abraham at Chelsea and I’m not a fan of his to the extent of wishing we sign and make him our top 9 .

RT!!!

Jodera:
Lol... Even though the end of the season tale was a sad end, I would still acknowledge the fact that Arteta tried. I'm angry we missed out on top 4, I'm angry that his in-game tactical decision when trailing is poor, but him just try.

Stupid January decisions finally caught up with us

I agree with you on this. My only anger is that we are losing that spot to Tottenham.

Just like Xhaka said,we are not ready for UCL.

We have a lot of decisions to make next season from transfers to tactics all the way to choosing a captain. It is time to add ruthless to our game. We need a loud leader. I will still choose xhaka over anyone presently in that squad(if only Gabriel speak english).

Enough of buying soft boys abeg.

Again let me turn to a town crier in this striker dept( G. Jesus purchase will only make sense if you are buying another striker like Martinez or Nunez or Oshimen)

Give Nikky a new contract and loan him out ,he can come handy only. He is still need to be exposed to good football before fighting for main role.

I can't wait for sailba to come back ,I have this feeling that if Arteta would allow him play for some games,he will realised that White was an unnecessary purchase.

Arteta need to learn man management at this point. If we calm down with some of our returnees we may not need buying too many players

I 100% agree with Xhaka, our players don't show enough hunger.

Everything is soft soft.

Abeg this coming season, let Elneny go, give Nikky contract and send him on loan, buy another striker aside G. Jesus.

GET A REAL DM who is strong and can fight his battles well.

I still don't understand Hickey purchase honestly unless u r selling Tavares.

If we even convince some of this loan players to stick with us,we have a better squad. Bellerin, Saliba, Nelson and even Guen.

daveP:
Squad Management! This is very essential.

Until Partey picked an injury, Elneny never played.
Until Laca picked an injury, Nketiah never played.
Until Tierney picked an injury, Tavares never played.

You can’t blame these players for not turning up. Fault the manager.



#copied

You couldn't have said it better....

Omo I don't want to think about it � � �.

Is not the lose that is paining me, I Tottenham

Let me sing my own now, I don't see the reason to but G. Jesus 50-60m when we have a short man Nekky. Not comparing the both but G.J is not a 20 goal a season striker his height is not okay.

Jodera:
Na the 50m for white pain most people pass. Nothing really even concern most people concern that Gabriel deal especially as the money no too big and he's proved a competent defender. But you see that White deal ehh...

I gallant for this table honestly, even here I cried for a striker all the time.

White is not bad but Saliba was actually ready. They first used Mari to mislead us.

shrewd1:
Arteta coaches one of the best midblock/deepblock teams. Insert Holding into the arsenal team with one man down and only rodri has been able to breach artetas team when one man down.

So your statement holds little strength.

Gee, any true gooner know how NLD Derby always go down since 2014 yet peeps are just making anyhow statements.

Even if it is Europa, I am proud of this team and what the have achieved with a slim squad that are mostly injury prone.

Jodera:
Tottenham finally won their game so it means the pressure is on us.

I just hope we get that 3points tomorrow. The team and club have come too far to let this slip. They deserve that 4th.

Coyg!!!

Oya now throw your cowries now.

Newcastle is an attacking game. If only we sort out our defence and still a midfield of eleny n xhaka. We will win that one

Roland17:
Naaaa. Arsenal are not chasing the top 4 at all. We have achieved our season target by qualifying for Europa league and people have gotten their contract extensions for meeting the target, everything else na jara. I don’t believe the FA is interested in what you are making inferences to. Twice this year, Arsenal have been in control of the 4th position and we blew it, this has nothing to do with the FA or refs.

This is a team of mediocrity/ weak mentality and showing signs of lethargy and indifference to finishing 4th. It is a very thin squad that is now beat down and barely able to stay up by the 90th minute of most games, consequently, they have nothing left. The PK against Spuds was questionable I admit but we played very very poorly to deserve anything from that game.

While wins against United and Chelsea were great and repositioned us, it should not overshadow the fact that the team was playing poorly and had lost consecutive games against Palace and Brighton. Post United/ Chelsea we scraped wins against the Hammers and Leeds, finishing both games parking Dangote trailers and Bokoharam tested trailers.

Our only hope is for Burnley to perform some magic with hopes that we can get all 6 points from our remaining fixtures against Newcastle and Everton. Once again, we are in control.

What are you saying please?

Which team is full of weak mentality? Team of so many young people pushing and pushing.

Cut Arteta some slack bro. We all know that NLD for a long time is always "win in your home, I win in mine".

Is NLD sha, every wins in their own home but one thing is sure.

Tottenham should forget champions league next season

Thanks everyone

daveP:
Is this a funny question?

No but you check am now, why spend money buying a young unproven striker when you have one, same height, same stage in life and same experience.

Me self,This G.Jesus transfer is somehow too

50d33q:
Happy birthday boss, more blessing... Arsenal will surprise you today

Thanks Boss

Jodera:
Derby Day.
Top4 win/draw or burst match

I dreamt we lost 3-0. But looking at the Lineup I saw that Lokonga started and we played 3 at.

When I woke up I knew the dream na scam

Abeg ohh,today is my birthday ohhh. I don't want that kind of gift.

Guyyyssss is my born day say a prayer for me

daveP:
Nunez looks off reach.

Thus we have


Martinez
Osimhen
Nkunku

Especially as Gab looks more certain.

However Arteta gave hint that nothing about Gab is over until its over. Wow.


I wished we got Karim Adeyemi though. Reus wan die for Dortmund.

What is the difference between a growing Karim and Epl experienced Nekathia.

daveP:
Nunez looks off reach.

Thus we have


Martinez
Osimhen
Nkunku

Especially as Gab looks more certain.

However Arteta gave hint that nothing about Gab is over until its over. Wow.


I wished we got Karim Adeyemi though. Reus wan die for Dortmund.

Is even Oshimen that I think is off reach.

Who is making Nunez not possible kwanu

Thursday is not football,it is war!!!!!!

Is been long we have actually won at Spurs House but mehn never say never.....

It is Spurs not Liverpool. Em no hard to do

mostob:
Even if we extend his contract, Gabriel Jesus should come please. The more the merrier...
Liverpool and Man city doesn't have tall strikers but they do score from crosses. The technique and position of the striker are more important than their height. Cedric get a lot of chance to whip in decent crosses today but he was just ballooning the ball. If Jota can be scoring headers, Nketiah and Gabriel can too.
Ok...what about signing another DM allowing Partey to roam from box to box,he will be an extra body in the box too.

Well I have not seen Jesus with his head sha. But my point is both of them are disadvantage when it comes to height, the more the merrier will give us zero opportunity to let one person shine especially the kind of coaching we have in Arteta( he did not learn about rotation from Pep).


Another DM? A box to box like Renato, Danilo I will prefer but let the person be strong abeg

Jodera:
My own be say..

Anybody wey still dey wait for Pepe to improve in this arsenal color go old ooo.
I can't believe such a professional player spoilt that opportunity from halfway line when keeper no dey post.

Mumu wan go dribble player wey dey side after Elneny don help am win ball finish

Person wey I Don sell collect en Jersey number give another person

mostob:
Ok ok ok....e don do

Hopefully, his current performance will not be a flash in the pan. Na when contract don dey ground these players dey play like their life depends on it.

Abi now but I feel he will sign especially if we qualify for UCL. He know that a big team can't assure him of top 10.

If we extend his contract , me I don't support buying G. Jesus again sha,too many short strikers no make sense . We should look for who is taller.

Today there were so many good crosses that did not see end of the day

Jencejyde:
It's loud on the Man U Thread oh,

I expect the team phycologist to be in heads of our players right now given the dropped points from Chelsea.

We need to stay consistent and start positively as always. Now is not the time for any sluggish or below par performance from anyone.

I just fear that injuries may have it's toll on the boys physically especially key players, but the attitude and mentality must remain.

COYG!

I am more concerned about red card in NLD cos both teams need result in that game