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mostob:
Omo... And Raya con short

BlueRayDick:
Raya is a very good shot stopper who always keep his eyes on the ball ; what he lacks in height he makes up for it in good reflex.

I am very confident of Raya Andy day any time as far as stopping goal bound shots is concerned.

mostob:
True though. We didn't talk about it much but his save yesterday was incredible.

Fkforyou:
Na rice be my main issue for now. Apart from those injured who else gives 100% from beginning to the end, except maybe Timber that has Ben White as back up.

Our left hand side has regressed in the last two games since Trosaard left.

Infact, I think our best attacking trio for now is Trosaard, Saka and Gyokeres.

mostob:
Gabi XXL too... E no go shock me

MSGAMBLE9:
Am not optimistic on Gabi for now atleast still Christmas, Arteta said "weeks" we have been missing Kai for "weeks" now since September ...

MSGAMBLE9:
See to watch Nelli sometimes for that LHF take God Grace for one not to lose it... He's not improving at all and should be an impact player at best

mostob:
Riccardo Calafiori!

In the Premier League this season, Riccardo Calafiori has averaged 1.83 shots per 90. That is more than Mikel Merino, Noni Madueke, Martin Odegaard and just shy of Gabriel Martinelli’s 1.89 per 90. The average distance of the Italian’s shots is 14 yards, so these are not speculative efforts.

According to fotmob, 10 of his 22 Premier League shots have been with his right foot and five have been with his head, so there is plenty of variety in how he looks to find the target. Around 1/3 of his attempts have been on his left foot, it is highly unusual for a defender to take so many shots at goal and even more unusual for around two thirds of a left-footed player’s attempts to not be taken with their south paw.
Calafiori is currently treading that very fine line between being an agent of chaos in attack, a solid defender who can recover into space and offer aerial prowess at both ends of the pitch into the bargain.

He has a penchant for getting to the edge of the penalty area just left of centre, chopping the ball back onto his right foot and shooting.

The pleasant surprise this season has not only been Calafiori’s fitness record (for now…) but the sense of defensive security he has given Arsenal. His 3.11 tackles and interceptions per 90 is only marginally behind Jurrien Timber’s 3.81 and Timber is, rightly, considered a world class one-on-one defender who isn’t tasked with leaving his post as often as Calafiori.

He has won 60% of his aerial duels this season, marginally less than Timber’s 61.8% (Gabriel is on 65% with Zubimendi on 70%). His 4.55 ball recoveries per 90 is only bettered by Lewis-Skelly (4.67) from Arsenal’s defenders. Defensive data only gives you a snapshot of course because it is biased towards events, your eyes tell you that the Italian is solid, imposing and when the opponent switches the ball to his side, you rarely see him floundering out of position.

HE HAS BEEN SOLID THIS SEASON!

mostob:
I don't think what Arteta asked him to do suits his game. Look at all his goals in UCL. Martinelli is a wide forward and not a touchline winger. Trossard is a bit of both. That's why most fans prefer Trossard on the wing. Jesus is also a better winger than Martinelli.

If we have someone with Ozil's vision in the team who can spot runs, Martinelli and even Gyokeres will score goals.

mostob:
Has he not done enough eh? .. Wetin sef. Make dem chase am comot abeg.

MSGAMBLE9:
See to watch Nelli sometimes for that LHF take God Grace for one not to lose it... He's not improving at all and should be an impact player at best

Fkforyou:
Spy said it has to do with Fitness issues, but the problem is that we don’t have time for him to pick form.

Last last na make him come from bench better pass.

I for like make we sign that Yildiz from Juve.

MSGAMBLE9:
Mikel Arteta has given updates on a number of injury concerns for Arsenal, ahead of their Saturday lunchtime trip to Aston Villa..
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iamoyindamola:
Shegsdave you are still battling relegation again

MSGAMBLE9:
Mikel Arteta has given updates on a number of injury concerns for Arsenal, ahead of their Saturday lunchtime trip to Aston Villa..
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iamoyindamola:
This doesn't look good at all, why are our players dropping down
The good sign is maybe saliba is back, i don't think rice is also injured

When will haaland go injury too jare

Roland17:
City are my real bother. They can go on long winning streaks and that can disrupt everything for us.

iamoyindamola:
This doesn't look good at all, why are our players dropping down
The good sign is maybe saliba is back, i don't think rice is also injured

When will haaland go injury too jare

Roland17:
Experience has taught me not to read too much into Arteta’s injury report because he keeps certain decisions close to his chest until match day when you see line up.

I hope we get Saliba back. Hincapie can be rash and lacks emotional composure in heated moments and that bothers me. Good thing we have Timber who we can flex in the worst case.

MSGAMBLE9:
By this time last season he was already out but whenever he sees Arsenal on top, it's a different case for him and his health....

I believe Saliba, Tro and Rice would be back this weekend but none of them including Saka, Timber, Cala, Raya should face Brugge come Wednesday abeg... We are just a point away from Top 8 finish

I really pity Ethan this season sha, no consistent run of game time not even Subs

randy01:
Let's just agree merino is Jack of all positions

MSGAMBLE9:
He's playing mind game even if I wanted to see inverted double pivot with two 8s (Ode and Eze) not against stubborn Villa away please 🥺🥺

mostob:
I don't think what Arteta asked him to do suits his game. Look at all his goals in UCL. Martinelli is a wide forward and not a touchline winger. Trossard is a bit of both. That's why most fans prefer Trossard on the wing. Jesus is also a better winger than Martinelli.

If we have someone with Ozil's vision in the team who can spot runs, Martinelli and even Gyokeres will score goals.

Roland17:
Honestly, I wouldn't start Eze and Odegaard together against a pacy and intense side like Villa because our midfield go suffer.

I'd start Eze ahead of Odegaard, he offers more and Odegaard has become too predictable and just hugs that right side.

Roland17:
Honestly, I wouldn't start Eze and Odegaard together against a pacy and intense side like Villa because our midfield go suffer.

I'd start Eze ahead of Odegaard, he offers more and Odegaard has become too predictable and just hugs that right side.

MSGAMBLE9:
He has driven Eze to the left and Tro is back on the bench, No Sally again

Happy hunting guys....

Putting the Men's and Women's game at same time is malicious and uncanny from the FA and EPL ...

Spy360:
You're right

I haven't had the time to ask you about Maresca keke Marwa tactics 😂