Ibadanpikin:
I'm much aware of our inconsistency this season,that is why i say my"instinct"told me so.Our position in the league does'nt really reflect in our previous cup competitions that is why we were able to win fa cups,and i believe this season will favour us like others.

Well, you might be right but I'm just biding my time.
I just wanna see how we'll play Slavia first. I hope we win the cup. We really really need that, and I hope Arteta instills that confidence in them.
Slavia winning Leicester and rangers means we need to be at our best.
Esp as we're playing at home first

Ibadanpikin:
I'm much aware of our inconsistency this season,that is why i say my"instinct"told me so.Our position in the league does'nt really reflect in our previous cup competitions that is why we were able to win fa cups,and i believe this season will favour us like others.

My brother, Inconsistencies will always find a way to bite you whether domestic or in Europe. Last season we were inconsistent in the league and rode our luck to domestic cup completions, but do you remember what happened in Europe against Olympiacos in 2020?

When we drew Olympiacos we underestimated them and many were convinced it was an easy draw but you and know what happened.. We nearly suffered the same fate against them on Thursday, they were a goal away from knocking us out.

How about the finals against Chelsea last season? We had lost to Palace, Wolves, Leceister City, drew Brighton, beat Burnley before getting drubbed by Chelsea in the Final..

Roland17:


My brother, Inconsistencies will always find a way to bite you whether domestic or in Europe. Last season we were inconsistent in the league and rode our luck to domestic cup completions, but do you remember what happened in Europe against Olympiacos in 2020?

When we drew Olympiacos we underestimated them and many were convinced it was an easy draw but you and know what happened.. We nearly suffered the same fate against them on Thursday, they were a goal away from knocking us out.

How about the finals against Chelsea last season? We had lost to Palace, Wolves, Leceister City, drew Brighton, beat Burnley before getting drubbed by Chelsea in the Final..

Nah... This isn't a fact. They needed to beat us 3-0 ystdy to eliminate us not 2-0

Roland17:


My brother, Inconsistencies will always find a way to bite you whether domestic or in Europe. Last season we were inconsistent in the league and rode our luck to domestic cup completions, but do you remember what happened in Europe against Olympiacos in 2020?

When we drew Olympiacos we underestimated them and many were convinced it was an easy draw but you and know what happened.. We nearly suffered the same fate against them on Thursday, they were a goal away from knocking us out.

How about the finals against Chelsea last season? We had lost to Palace, Wolves, Leceister City, drew Brighton, beat Burnley before getting drubbed by Chelsea in the Final..

2 goals actually if they had scored the second goal that would have been sweet cos they used away goal rule to knock us out

Jodera:
Well, you might be right but I'm just biding my time.
I just wanna see how we'll play Slavia first. I hope we win the cup. We really really need that, and I hope Arteta instills that confidence in them.
Slavia winning Leicester and rangers means we need to be at our best.
Esp as we're playing at home first

Yes that slavia team are very good at away Arsenal must be cautious.And again Rangers were given a red card.I believe with experience Arsenal will overcome them.

Roland17:


My brother, Inconsistencies will always find a way to bite you whether domestic or in Europe. Last season we were inconsistent in the league and rode our luck to domestic cup completions, but do you remember what happened in Europe against Olympiacos in 2020?

When we drew Olympiacos we underestimated them and many were convinced it was an easy draw but you and know what happened.. We nearly suffered the same fate against them on Thursday, they were a goal away from knocking us out.

How about the finals against Chelsea last season? We had lost to Palace, Wolves, Leceister City, drew Brighton, beat Burnley before getting drubbed by Chelsea in the Final..

Also, I know you don't want to put all your whole hopes on arsenal cos of their inconsistencies in previous years(which you have every right to do so), but I just feel you should give this squad a benefit of doubt compared to the one that lost to Chelsea at Europa final 2 seasons ago. Firstly, that's a different squad compared to this. Almost 60% of the starting lineup if not more are different from the one of 2 seasons ago. The coaches also are very different
Looking at the squad that we lost against Chelsea and this one, I think I prefer this one to the that one.

Also, I believe the table doesn't too reflect our real position. Yes we're 10th, but I can recall the 2 contrasting style of play before our game in December and after that. Now, we look to control more in games and create more chances compared to early this season. The 10th was just the implication of starting very very very poorly. To be honest, I'll give Arteta next season to truly access him not this, cos the lack of Am at first really altered and spoiled a lot of things

Ibadanpikin:
Yes that slavia team are very good at away Arsenal must be cautious. And again Rangers were given a red card.I believe with experience Arsenal will overcome them.

They were already beating rangers(on aggregate) before the red card.
But then, I just hope our experience, and pedigree see us through to the semis

iamoyindamola:

2 goals actually if they had scored the second goal that would have been sweet cos they used away goal rule to knock us out

if they had scored 2nd goal(thereby winning us 2-0), we would still have qualified ooo.

Asin...
ARSENAL WOULD HAVE QUALIFIED

Jodera:
Also, I know you don't want to put all your whole hopes on arsenal cos of their inconsistencies in previous years(which you have every right to do so), but I just feel you should give this squad a benefit of doubt compared to the one that lost to Chelsea at Europa final 2 seasons ago. Firstly, that's a different squad compared to this. Almost 60% of the starting lineup if not more are different from the one of 2 seasons ago. The coaches also are very different
Looking at the squad that we lost against Chelsea and this one, I think I prefer this one to the that one.

Also, I believe the table doesn't too reflect our real position. Yes we're 10th, but I can recall the 2 contrasting style of play before our game in December and after that. Now, we look to control more in games and create more chances compared to early this season. The 10th was just the implication of starting very very very poorly. To be honest, I'll give Arteta next season to truly access him not this, cos the lack of Am at first really altered and spoiled a lot of things

You make a great point about the difference in the team, however, it has not translated into much as far as consistency and results. To me, our position on the table is an ABSOLUTE REFLECTION of our inconsistency and overall play this season. We have not played better than any of the top 6/7 teams in the league and that is a fact!

We are making the same mistake our players make before they approach games. We allow optimism become exaggerated belief without being realistic. I am not going to take Sparta any lightly because they made it to this stage for a reason and our inconsistency bothers me. Spuds led their series against Dynamo 2-0 heading to the 2nd leg.. They had the better players but we know that ended.

Can we win the series? Yes, but we can lose it just as much and even more quicker because of our uncanny ability to complicate very simple things.

Jodera:
Nah... This isn't a fact. They needed to beat us 3-0 ystdy to eliminate us not 2-0

Had they gone 2-0 up within 5mins to the end of that match, do you think we would be having this discuss?

As for Slavia, they are unbeaten in the home league after 23 games. They knocked out Leicester and made a mess of Rangers away (Rangers had two players sent off). Speaks volumes.

Roland17:


You make a great point about the difference in the team, however, it has not translated into much as far as consistency and results. To me, our position on the table is an ABSOLUTE REFLECTION of our inconsistency and overall play this season. We have not played better than any of the top 6/7 teams in the league and that is a fact!

We are making the same mistake our players make before they approach games. We allow optimism become exaggerated belief without being realistic. I am not going to take Sparta any lightly because they made it to this stage for a reason and our inconsistency bothers me. Spuds led their series against Dynamo 2-0 heading to the 2nd leg.. They had the better players but we know that ended.

Can we win the series? Yes, but we can lose it just as much and even more quicker because of our uncanny ability to complicate very simple things.

True words.
We just hope for better ending to this season

Spy360:

Had they gone 2-0 up within 5mins to the end of that match, do you think we would be having this discuss?

As for Slavia, they are unbeaten in the home league after 23 games. They knocked out Leicester and made a mess of Rangers away (Rangers had two players sent off). Speaks volumes.

That's not the issue. The issue is, would 2-0 be enough to eliminate us? That's what I try to correct that it wouldn't.

As for Slavia, I Believe nobody here is underestimating them, I just hope the players isn't too. Also, we're at a slight disadvantage here cos we're playing at home first. I just hope we end the business in 1st leg

Jodera:
That's not the issue. The issue is, would 2-0 be enough to eliminate us? That's what I try to correct that it wouldn't.

As for Slavia, I Believe nobody here is underestimating them, I just hope the players isn't too. Also, we're at a slight disadvantage here cos we're playing at home first. I just hope we end the business in 1st leg

0laying home first for me is an advantage as we can win without much pressure.

Spy360:

0laying home first for me is an advantage as we can win without much pressure.

Really? Well, I always thought otherwise cos if any mistake happens in the first leg, then the pressure will fully be upon us going into the 2nd leg away

Based on our away Records in all Competitions, hopefully we gonna book a place at Wembley Showdown.

Oasis007:
Based on our away Records in all Competitions, hopefully we gonna book a place at Wembley Showdown.

Wembley showdown in what competition?

Jodera:
Wembley showdown in what competition?

Fa cup ofcourse

iamoyindamola:

Fa cup ofcourse

Ona still dey FA cup?

Jodera:
Wembley showdown in what competition?

FA Cup Bruh....

Ooooops! Wrong Thread

Oasis007:


FA Cup Bruh....

Ooooops! Wrong Thread

scale today first. You're running faster than your shadow

Whizlight:

Ona still dey FA cup?

iamoyindamola:

Fa cup ofcourse

fa cup holders get automatic ticket to Wembley?

Jodera:
scale today first. You're running faster than your shadow

Chill...... it's just a formality, United already in Semi Final.

Jodera:
fa cup holders get automatic ticket to Wembley?

I don't understand

iamoyindamola:

I don't understand

We're out of fa cup na. Or you don't know?

Oasis007:






Chill...... it's just a formality, United already in Semi Final.

Lol...
Okayy, we'll meet by 8pm. I just hope you won't run before then

Jodera:
We're out of fa cup na. Or you don't know?

I know ofcourse,I was replying to oasis own saying they will qualify for Wembley.
I knew he posted in the wrong thread before he confirmed

...Papa sabi cry?

Somebody help out with this puzzle. There are two players edited together in the picture below.

I thought I got it right when I decided it is Fabregas and Arteta but I nor understand again when some fans were mentioning Cedric and Mari. moreso, the shirt number sef is confusing....

Jodera:
Really? Well, I always thought otherwise cos if any mistake happens in the first leg, then the pressure will fully be upon us going into the 2nd leg away

A 0-0 first leg draw at home is a slight advantage going into the second leg away. As any goal you score counts as two. That was what Slavia used against Rangers, and Porto against Juventus.

The only advantage for playing the second leg at home is if both teams are tied on aggregate after 90mins, you have the advantage of 30mins extra time at home but that in itself is tricky as any goal from the opposition can easily dislodge you.

Oasis007:


FA Cup Bruh....

Ooooops! Wrong Thread

Your mate dey go for quadruple you came here to brag about FA cup that we are even tired of winning.

Spy360:

Your mate dey go for quadruple you came here to brag about FA cup that we are even tired of winning.

Oooooops! Arsenal ain't in the Competition any longer. My badt...... LMFAO!