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FT: Arsenal Women 2-1 Man City Women

Arsenal women complete the comeback as they beat Manchester City Women & move above them in the league to second place with six games to go.

They’re now three points behind first place, Manchester United Women with a game in hand. The title race is on.

As well as a Champions League semi-final on the horizon. Two massive wins in a week.

Get in there, @arsenalwfc! #afc #arsenalfanaticsnews

injuries to both Tomi and Saliba is why the game against Liverpool is looking like a mountain.
Their Midfield and defence are weak now so we should be able to get the edge there.
But Zinny and Holding vs Gakpo and Salah is a serious headache.

daveP:
We must do all to never lose there. Infact if na defend and counter, no p. They aren't superb right now. But we've struggled there recent years.

The trick will be to occupy their Midfield and activate counter attack. I'm wary of Salah especially with Tomi' absence.

daveP:
Can we win at Anfield?


The answer will solidify our status quo as a club to be feared going into next season, just like Bayern and Barca are feared that year.

That Anfield dey scare me bro...

Roland17:
Na so we for just burn money go buy poor man's white Peperempe

We shouldn't just conclude. He might turn out better with Arteta as the coach. The fact that we're willing to drop 90M showed Arteta really wanted him.
Chelsea are just fond of buying players without collecting their instruction manual.

lovewins:
Dennis never ceases to amaze me.

Just messed up a goal scoring chance for Forest by being selfish. Done that twice in this game

Man be playing like someone who sniffed something before match.

iamoyindamola:
No wonder jorginho no they get injury this werey no they put mind for ball
All he does is make lazy tackles, clearances

person wey dey hide. playing konibajelowomi football.

Jorginho...

iamoyindamola:
Arnold wasn't called

Whoever was called, White deserved a spot.

E remain Tierney make Zinchenko go rest. Make Kiwior enter at the 85th minute too. Walters for White at 85th minute too.

iamoyindamola:
We they talk of CS this man wan bring jorginho
Make Jules enter white should play DM jare

Partey get injury issue...na why

Roland17:
Wetin be dis naw

How person go get White and still be calling up Arnold and James is beyond me.

Martinelli will run from Bariga to Ikeja with the ball only to send the ball back to Bariga.
I tire for the guy

Benny Blanco... Southgate see your life... Dey parade Mgbedike

The drab football has to do with poor decision-making than the only change. Moreso, Leeds no come sell okpa na

kokaneprodigy:
So na you pray for this drab football

That's not the reason why we're playing 'drab' football

typicalgamer:
Bleep beautiful football get victory at any cost

Atletico mad ain’t know for beautiful football but they still came into the limelight.

War remembers only its victors

What I mean by beautiful football is not the nonsense tikitaka o. I mean proper football o like the one City just finished now

Fact is if Super eagles has this same City squad with Peseiro as the coach, the like of Cape Verde go still dey wallop us.

It takes more than the players' abilities to play a beautiful football.

Omo...this is the real definition of been outplayed. Pep na something else...

I have been praying for a combo of Jesus and Trossard. My prayer just got answered.

Make we just concentrate on our matches. This Liverpool na something else.

Grealish might be a good player but man...he is too dirty. Don't know why referees can't see through his gimmicks for cheap fouls.

isan:
I'm reading waldrum has been fired?

Na April fool bro

Remo stars appointed Salisu as head coach!

Deltamani:
Who remember Ugo Njoku?? AKA Magic15
Girl Wey Sabi..

Asisat Oshoala was obviously the Sirius star of the 2014 set of Falconets but one player that really won me over was Ugo NJOKU. I wouldn't say CANADA 2014 was her break out tournament since she's already starred, in no small measure, in JAPAN 2012.
Her bursting forage up the right flank and artistic crosses juiced up an already lethal attack. She is strong, confident, talented, rustic but certainly an elite material and has been described as "a well-rounded, versatile, and modern defender, who combines power with excellent technical ability; due to her power, and skill." Jane Ndubisi.
It's no surprise that she raked up 4 assists (remember that one that Desire converted against MEX in 2012?) in the 11 (out of 12) FIFA U20 WWC starts she made as well as playing every minute of NGA fabulous campaign in CANADA 2014. The amazing thing is that she was never booked! That's why I believe that awful incidence with Sam Kerr in 2015 was an anomaly.

Still hoping for her 'revival'. Njoku and Okeke are the two players I hope to see again in the mix.

lovewins:
Is this before or after the World Cup?

Let's see how events unfold.

He dare not abandon the team now. He should have done so since last year.

AkinDS:
The set up the falcons play is 4-3-3, with 1 AM and 2 defensive minded CMs. So, you don't need 4 AMs but you need backups for the 2CM, 1 each = 4. Don't know why that is so difficult to comprehend.


Ajibade has proven her versatility as an AM for the Falcons, so no point rehashing that obvious fact. When last did Okobi play as an AM for her club? You have 3 CM options, of which 1 of them is suspended for 2 matches. Randy typically plays with 2 CMs so that means you would have no replacements. Lately, Ucheibe has had situations where she crops up an injury and needed to be replaced. So, who do you bring in, wise guy?
Regarding you question about Okobi - Today, perhaps, for Levante Las Planas against Real Madrid. FYI - Toni Payne has also played as AM for the Falcons and acquainted herself well enough, vs. Costa Rica.


So, the fact that someone might have a contrary opinion to yours regarding Debbie Ajibola, means the person is related to her? That would have been laughable, had it not been really pathetic.
Last time I checked, this same domestic league were where the same Onyenezide that you've advocated for plies her trade? And your point is what again?

I don't think I should be spoon-feeding you simple facts oga.
1. That your primary 2 mathematics you worked out over there is funny. Who tell you every team plays 1 AM in 4-3-3?

2. Ajibade is versatile no doubt but then you failed to answer the question. which position is she playing in her club? But you just had to bring out the versatility card to support your fallacy. Tony Payne has been playing as a FB for us, that she played in Midfield against Costa Rica doesn't in anyway prove she is good in the AM position. She may certainly put up a good performance but some things may be lacking in her game. The Okobi you are mentioning now was the same one you have been bashing all over the thread. You mentioning her as an option is quite irritating and shows double standard.

3. You have been campaigning and pushing the Debbie agenda for some months now so you probably are related to her. To even put her in the same bracket as Otu, Ashleigh,Echegini, and Nicole is laughable and suspicious.

4. I have told you I'm not advocating for Onyenezidane. I have explained the rationale behind my bringing up her name.

BTW this is dragging too long and it shouldn't be so if not for your inability to comprehend simple points.

daveP:
The reason wey aren't even seeing the development location as the NT is cos we've been shlty with managers lately. We don't need to be a European team to try these things. We all know how it boosts morale. Imuran and Demehin are already developing with the team. Esther can be like that too.


Another good angle you raised. I dunno why it became so difficult to get clubs for these two especially after that tournament. It took Sam Axe to help get DA something tangible. I just don't get it. But all the best. Maybe agent is wack or they were not placed where eyes will see them, etc.

Whoever made them stay there is not smart. Smh.

Maybe thy have not gotten a good offer. That national tram matter eh, it is in God's hand. Poor coaching, poor administration, unmotivated players.

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
That man name dey some h0w

daveP:
I'll keep on saying it. This SF i know needs Onyenezide. They need her. Superb coaches can risk picking her over more experienced players if they notice what her skillset brings to this team. But Waldrum is none of that. Plus long leg too is a big factor. It's going to be hard for DA to be a starter at wwc. Onyenezide can be a starter. But looks like we want such kind of player to wait for her time in modern times. Time is slim now. All the best to DA.

We still lack creative in the team with the players on ground, remember that. It's a disaster we've faced in years. How many have we score in all....see if we invite the best attacker back to the team and we refuse to resolve creativity issues, we are simply marking attendance.


We saw how creativity was a big problem for the SE days back over two legs, despite having one of the top 3 best attackers in the world in that team. That was qualifiers. A pk gave us a win over 180mins.


This team needs it.


I keep saying we need our own Mothlalo. Esther fits that skillset all rounda, save senior team experience which is not really a big deal. But we meuve.


For now, the best news is Oparanozie coming back. I hope things change on the pitch with her return.

You made a nice point about Onyenezidane but fact is all these girls- Onyenezidane, Debbie, flourish and others need time to develop both mentally and physically. For now, they should concentrate on getting good clubs. I don't know what they're still doing in Nigerian league.

Deltamani:
I’m expecting PSG move next sha….!!

Is Lyon feasible?

Deltamani:
Sorry to bring this here, but you all need to see this..

Wait oh so this man still have a contract with NFF as an assistant coach of the super eagles? How can a low rated unachievable, low class half baked and backward coach have a contract after his failures with Kano pillars, Olympic eagles, bribery scandals have a contact and coaches like finidi and shorunmu don't have a valid contact with the NFF? This should be a joke of the twenty first century... I laugh in Swahili pls..

That is the state of Nigeria football. Everything goes through the backdoor.
I'm not sure he has a badge no matter how lower the level maybe.