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Without saying much, City fans and all other fans especially @sonofgod that doesn't want Arsenal to lift the EPL should forget it and write and rehearse their congratulatory speeches.
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Here are the reasons, the only stumbling block in Arsenal's way now is Burnley and the match is at Emirates which makes it a very easy one with Burnley already relegated with nothing but pride to play for.
Win that match and Arsenal are the new champions bcus Crystal Palace has already lost their last match to Arsenal due to this hiding factors many people don't know.
No1. Palace are save from relegation and nothing can harm them and also can't qualify for Europe with a win.
No2. The only possible way of remaining in Europe that they're is by winning the Conference league which will catapult them to Europa league, so they'll want to rest players for that special match which gives Arsenal an advantage.
No3. Lastly and the most important one that can never bend. Crystal Palace while selling Eberechi Eze to Arsenal inserted a clause that Arsenal will pay them extra £10m anytime they win the league.
And Providence now fixed both teams in the last match of the season whereby if Palace tries to deny Arsenal, they deny themselves of a huge cool £10m. Everybody knows that won't happen. Palace will contrive to lose that match to Arsenal.
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And if you think FA will be watching to see a foul play, you're joking and deceiving yourself. FA will see nothing and do nothing.
First they will do nothing when Crystal palace decides to field anybody they like.
And when anybody they field decide to play as them like, FA will still do nothing. Provided there's no evidence on tape or video that they agree to sell the match.
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These are examples of similar incidents that has happened that showed the opponent really wanted to lose and FA did nothing.
2010 - some few matches to the end of the season. Man United my club and Chelsea were in a run in battle like this season for the league. And Chelsea were to play Liverpool the eternal rival of Man United.
Man United were hoping for a favour from their rival to derail Chelsea so that they can leapfrog Chelsea. Honestly speaking, I just had a faintest of hope of that happening.
Cometh the day, Liverpool with their full squad of Gerard, Alonso, Mascherano, Torres e.t.c! Played one of the Useless match of their lives. They were lackadaisical, non challant and even when they have the chance to score, they balloon it. If you think I am lying go and rewatch the match cus I watch it live.
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When that wasn't enough, Steven Gerard the no1 sole hater of Man United in that squad decided to do it himself. Gerard deliberately gave a back pass to Didier Drogba to score and didn't even put his hands on his head like someone who did a mistake.
And you know what they say about Karma, "it's a bitch that bites hard"
In 2014 when Liverpool needed the league so badly. It was same Chelsea that they did a favour in 2010 that came back to haunt them and Gerard the Mastermind of it all became the fall by his infamous slip that gave Chelsea's Ba the goal and was part of what ended their dreams of winning the league.
There's nobody on Earth that thing sweet pass than me myself and I.
And Gerard didn't eventually touch the EPL trophy till he retires.
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Now let's move closer to the exact scenario of this Arsenal's own episode.
In 2023 - Man City and Liverpool were going for a win on the last day hoping the other lose for them to win the league.
A year earlier, Liverpool had bought the late Diogo Jota from Wolves with a clause of paying them £10m anytime they win the league with Jota.
Then that season Man City bought Jack Grealish from Aston Villa with a written clause of £15m anytime City wins the league with him.
Coincidentally or is it fate, both teams are the opponent of their so call beneficiary teams on the last day of the league.
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If Wolves beat Liverpool, City will win the league and they will lose £10m.
If Aston Villa beats Man City, Liverpool will the league and they Villa will lose £15m.
And to make it more enticing, Steven Gerard the Liverpool legend was Aston Villa coach.
He owe it to himself to beat City and let his boyhood club win the league.
On the final table, City has the edge by leading with 1pt. So they needed any kind of win to lift the trophy.
Here comes the twist.
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I was in Oshogbo on that year, and the viewing centre I was watching from, the fans there that day praise me for this same analysis and cocksure results that it will happen.
THE INTRIGUE
By the end of first half, both Wolves and Villa were beating Liverpool and City, lolz!
Villa's own was even 2nil and Wolves 1nil.
I laughed in Swahili after the first half.
Honestly speaking, Steven Gerard was hell bent on seeing Villa win to gain advantage for his former club.
I guess it was during that halftime all the right calls from both Wolves and Villa executives went thru.
"Una dey mad ni, una want make we lose £10m ontop Jota head. C'mon make una enter that field go lose that match, from Wolves boss"
"Steven Gerard, what's wrong with you? We know it's your former club. But we're the one that employs you now. Do you want us to lose a whopping £15m. You better go in there and tell the lads to do the needful or get fired, 😀😀😀😀😀"
Lolz! Make una no mind me o, na me forge all these ones. But on a brighter and serious note, your guess is as good as mine cus there was a talking to by the executives at that halftime.
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While that was going on, me I was confidently telling my audience in Oshogbo that both Liverpool and City will win their matches in the 2nd half that they should watch out.
Oya nah, 2nd half begins. Wolves didn't waste time to let Liverpool equalize.
Villa was playing the script accordingly, pretending to be matching City grit for grit but conceding useless goals that could have been well defended.
Wosai before we know it 2-2.
Liverpool on the other hand was already leading Wolves hahaha. Script going on as plan.
Villa pretended again to push City to the dieing minutes but still gave City another stupid goal scored by Gundogan, his second in the match.
Fiam! Script completed, both Wolves and Villa have done their job but advantage to Villa for City were already leading with 1pts, thereby earning them a cool £15m extra for Jack Grealish transfer to City.
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One man in Oshogbo at the viewing centre dashed me 2k for my cocksure analysis. Some others were just looking at me with awe!
So ladies and gentlemen, that scenario is playing out again in the last match of this season. There's nothing, I repeat there's nothing on earth that will make Crystal Palace deny Arsenal that win on that day knowing full well Eberechi Eze transfer money clause will activate if Arsenal wins.
City's only prayer is for Burnley to help them turn up just as West Ham nearly did and also think about how they are going to defeat Aston Villa and stubborn Bournemouth who are chasing UCL and an unbeaten run to the end of the season.
So with this analysis, I hope it's clear to Arsenal's haters this season that it's all over for City.
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Then my biggest support for Arsenal is the UCL final. Let me see how that cup is not coming to London and England, and to the glory of EPL.
Let me give you guys a little tease.
Chelsea football club won their first ucl after losing their first ucl final to Man Utd.
Man City football club won their first ucl after losing their first ucl final to Chelsea.
PSG football club won their first ucl after losing their first ucl final to Bayern Munich.
Arsenal football club won their first ucl final over PSG in 2026 after losing their first ucl final to Barcelona.
Take it to the bank, this is just how it will happen.
If you like go and dig out all the clubs that has lost their first final and didn't win the 2nd like ATM na you sabi 😀😀😀😀.
This is Arsenal's year, the stars has already aligned and nothing is stopping them.
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@Sccarr
@Seunmsg
@Dominique
And all the Arsenal fans on here and all over the world, this post is dedicated to you people. Can't wait to celebrate your ucl win, that one na im dey my mind gan gan.

This is a very good and solid analysis💯💯💯

As a Chelsea fan,I just want arsenal to win this season EPL. U need to see how angry I was when west ham scored that goal . But when it was canceled,I had this chilled feeling on the inside of me,like say na Chelsea dey win

ChristCee:
This is a very good and solid analysis💯💯💯

Thanks man, e don tey we dey follow this thing call soccer

Sonnobax15:

As a Chelsea fan,I just want arsenal to win this season EPL. U need to see how angry I was when west ham scored that goal . But when it was canceled,I had this chilled feeling on the inside of me,like say na Chelsea dey win

Yeah that's good to hear, even though it's still majority of Chelsea fans that doesn't want them to win, even me as a United fan that wants them to win, I still know of some United that think otherwise.
But the most from rival fans is from Chelsea and Spurs

Angelfrost come and read this my beautiful analysis

Rubyjade this is how

Sccarrr
dominigue
Your attention is needed here

Look, I love the energy. You’ve got that Oshogbo viewing center vibe, where the analysis is hot, the passion is high, and the conspiracy theories flow better than a cold drink. You’re talking like a man who has seen enough "scripted" football to know where the bodies are buried.

But as an fan who has to look at the cold, hard grass, I’ve got to play the "VAR" here and review some of those claims. It’s a brilliant story, but the facts are pulling a hamstring.

1. The "Transfer Clause" Trap
I hear this every year, but here’s why the £10m clause logic usually falls apart in the boardroom:
Merit Payments: The difference between finishing 10th and 12th in the Premier League is worth millions in TV rights and merit money. Palace wouldn't trade guaranteed league money and their global reputation for a "maybe" bonus from Arsenal.
Professional Pride:You think Patrick Vieira or Oliver Glasner is going into a dressing room of elite alpha-males and saying, *"Hey guys, take it easy so the Chairman gets a check"*? These players are auditioning for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. They want to destroy the big teams to boost their own price tags.

2. A Quick Reality Check on the "Facts"
You’ve got the storytelling down, but some of the history is a bit "fan fiction":
The 2022 Drama: If Aston Villa were trying to lose to Man City for that Grealish money, they almost messed it up! They were leading 2-0 at the Etihad with 15 minutes left. That wasn’t a script; that was Manchester City nearly having a collective heart attack before Gundogan saved their lives.
PSG’s Champions League: You mentioned PSG won their first UCL—I hate to break it to the fans in Paris, but that trophy cabinet is still empty. They’re still chasing that dream.

3. The Gerrard "Slip" & The Rivalry
The 2010 Liverpool vs. Chelsea match was definitely suspicious to United fans—I’ll give you that. Gerrard’s back-pass to Drogba is the stuff of legend. But 2014 wasn't "karma" from Chelsea; it was just a high-pressure moment where a legend’s boots didn't grip the turf. That’s the beauty (and cruelty) of the game. It doesn't need a script to be dramatic.

Arsenal lifting the trophy is a massive possibility because they are statistically the best defensive unit in the league right now. But don't count on Burnley or Palace "doing them a favor."

Burnley - players are playing for their next contracts.
Palace - is currently one of the form teams in the league, and they’d love nothing more than to be the "spoilers" on the final day.

My Take: Arsenal can win it, but they’ll have to sweat for it. There are no "easy" matches when the trophy is in the building.

If your 2026 prediction about Arsenal beating PSG in the final comes true, I’m coming to Oshogbo to find you so you can pick my lottery numbers!

Kalulu44:
Rubyjade this is how

Rubyjade:
Look, I love the energy. You’ve got that Oshogbo viewing center vibe, where the analysis is hot, the passion is high, and the conspiracy theories flow better than a cold drink. You’re talking like a man who has seen enough "scripted" football to know where the bodies are buried.

But as an fan who has to look at the cold, hard grass, I’ve got to play the "VAR" here and review some of those claims. It’s a brilliant story, but the facts are pulling a hamstring.

1. The "Transfer Clause" Trap
I hear this every year, but here’s why the £10m clause logic usually falls apart in the boardroom:
Merit Payments: The difference between finishing 10th and 12th in the Premier League is worth millions in TV rights and merit money. Palace wouldn't trade guaranteed league money and their global reputation for a "maybe" bonus from Arsenal.
Professional Pride:You think Patrick Vieira or Oliver Glasner is going into a dressing room of elite alpha-males and saying, *"Hey guys, take it easy so the Chairman gets a check"*? These players are auditioning for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. They want to destroy the big teams to boost their own price tags.

2. A Quick Reality Check on the "Facts"
You’ve got the storytelling down, but some of the history is a bit "fan fiction":
The 2022 Drama: If Aston Villa were trying to lose to Man City for that Grealish money, they almost messed it up! They were leading 2-0 at the Etihad with 15 minutes left. That wasn’t a script; that was Manchester City nearly having a collective heart attack before Gundogan saved their lives.
PSG’s Champions League: You mentioned PSG won their first UCL—I hate to break it to the fans in Paris, but that trophy cabinet is still empty. They’re still chasing that dream.

3. The Gerrard "Slip" & The Rivalry
The 2010 Liverpool vs. Chelsea match was definitely suspicious to United fans—I’ll give you that. Gerrard’s back-pass to Drogba is the stuff of legend. But 2014 wasn't "karma" from Chelsea; it was just a high-pressure moment where a legend’s boots didn't grip the turf. That’s the beauty (and cruelty) of the game. It doesn't need a script to be dramatic.

Arsenal lifting the trophy is a massive possibility because they are statistically the best defensive unit in the league right now. But don't count on Burnley or Palace "doing them a favor."

Burnley - players are playing for their next contracts.
Palace - is currently one of the form teams in the league, and they’d love nothing more than to be the "spoilers" on the final day.

My Take: Arsenal can win it, but they’ll have to sweat for it. There are no "easy" matches when the trophy is in the building.

If your 2026 prediction about Arsenal beating PSG in the final comes true, I’m coming to Oshogbo to find you so you can pick my lottery numbers!

Lolz man! I love your witty commentaries and analysis about everything I wrote. Honestly your opinion is solid likewise mine.
On the positioning things, the difference between a team that took 10th and 12th position is not more than £1m or at best £2m.
I have seen that and followed it over the years. There was a year City won the league when Liverpool came 2nd. City total price money including tv right was just £1.5m above Liverpool who came second.
And that was how Liverpool used £2m above the 3rd place team and it goes down like that. The highest a team between themselves took was £3m.
So what am I saying here, the money for the positioning is too small for Palace to overlook the Arsenal's guarantee £10m.
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And talking about them showcasing themselves for bigger clubs. Any big clubs that wants a player from those teams must have been watching the player for long and not just that match, so that last match is to me insignificant to showcase yourself.
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And in my original post, noticed I used joked about the clubs chairman calling on their manager to do something about the result of the match to support my conspiracy theories.
But like they used to say, in all rumor there's an iota of truth in it.
So in all conspiracy theories, some elements of truth goes.
So with that said, I just pray they give Arsenal reasonable odds against Palace on the last day. I will stake high on them winning, just that match to proof if my theory is right or not.
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Lastly! I am no more in Oshogbo since 2023, I am in Lagos/Ogun now.
Thanks for taking time to check on my analysis. Arsenal all the way, Man United for life, glory to EPL

You’ve clearly done your homework on the Premier League's Merit Payments. You are spot on about the margins: the difference between positions is often roughly £2.2m to £2.5m per rank. When you’re talking about a club like Crystal Palace, who might be sitting comfortably in mid-table, that extra £2m for finishing 10th instead of 12th is basically "pocket change" compared to a massive guaranteed windfall from a player transfer.

Why your "conspiracy" actually holds some weight in the cold, hard world of football business:

1. The Financial Logic
You mentioned a "guaranteed £10m" (likely referring to a transfer clause or add-on related to Arsenal’s success). From a Chairman’s perspective:

*Merit Pay: Moving up one spot earns you ~$2.2m.
*Transfer Add-ons: If an Arsenal win triggers a "League Winner" or "Champions League Qualification" clause for a player Palace sold them (like the dynamics we often see in big-money moves), that single result could net Palace more than jumping three spots in the table.
*The Verdict: Business-wise, it’s a no-brainer. You don’t risk a £10m bonus just to finish 11th instead of 12th.

2. The "Showcase" Myth
I love your take on the "scouting" aspect. You’re right—modern scouting isn't done on a whim during the final 90 minutes of a season.

* Big clubs use "years" of data and video analysis.
* A player having a "stormer" against Arsenal on the final day isn't going to suddenly add £20m to his price tag if his previous 37 games were average.
* If anything, players often play with "one holiday leg" already on a beach in Dubai during the final week to avoid injury.

3. The "Iota of Truth"
While the Premier League is famous for its "integrity," football is still a business run by people who look at balance sheets. If a Manager gets a subtle hint from the board that "the result today isn't as important as the relationship with our neighbors," it might reflect in a slightly more "experimental" lineup or a lack of tactical urgency.

The Big Bet: Arsenal vs. Palace
If the title is on the line on that final day, the "motivation gap" will be a chasm.

*Arsenal: Playing for immortality, a trophy, and history.
*Palace: Playing for... maybe one extra million pounds and an earlier flight to their vacation.

Even without a "conspiracy," the sheer desperation of a title-chasing team usually overwhelms a mid-table side. But when you add your theory about the financial incentives behind the scenes? The odds start looking very tasty indeed.

Good luck with that stake when the day comes! Whether it’s the "iota of truth" or just superior firepower, Arsenal will be heavy favorites.

Arsenal all the way, Man United for life—keep that passion for the game moving!

Kalulu44:
Lolz man! I love your witty commentaries and analysis about everything I wrote. Honestly your opinion is solid likewise mine.
On the positioning things, the difference between a team that took 10th and 12th position is not more than £1m or at best £2m.
I have seen that and followed it over the years. There was a year City won the league when Liverpool came 2nd. City total price money including tv right was just £1.5m above Liverpool who came second.
And that was how Liverpool used £2m above the 3rd place team and it goes down like that. The highest a team between themselves took was £3m.
So what am I saying here, the money for the positioning is too small for Palace to overlook the Arsenal's guarantee £10m.
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And talking about them showcasing themselves for bigger clubs. Any big clubs that wants a player from those teams must have been watching the player for long and not just that match, so that last match is to me insignificant to showcase yourself.
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And in my original post, noticed I used joked about the clubs chairman calling on their manager to do something about the result of the match to support my conspiracy theories.
But like they used to say, in all rumor there's an iota of truth in it.
So in all conspiracy theories, some elements of truth goes.
So with that said, I just pray they give Arsenal reasonable odds against Palace on the last day. I will stake high on them winning, just that match to proof if my theory is right or not.
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Lastly! I am no more in Oshogbo since 2023, I am in Lagos/Ogun now.
Thanks for taking time to check on my analysis. Arsenal all the way, Man United for life, glory to EPL

I hope the energy of the "Center of Excellence" is treating you well!

Rubyjade:
You’ve clearly done your homework on the Premier League's Merit Payments. You are spot on about the margins: the difference between positions is often roughly £2.2m to £2.5m per rank. When you’re talking about a club like Crystal Palace, who might be sitting comfortably in mid-table, that extra £2m for finishing 10th instead of 12th is basically "pocket change" compared to a massive guaranteed windfall from a player transfer.

Why your "conspiracy" actually holds some weight in the cold, hard world of football business:

1. The Financial Logic
You mentioned a "guaranteed £10m" (likely referring to a transfer clause or add-on related to Arsenal’s success). From a Chairman’s perspective:

*Merit Pay: Moving up one spot earns you ~$2.2m.
*Transfer Add-ons: If an Arsenal win triggers a "League Winner" or "Champions League Qualification" clause for a player Palace sold them (like the dynamics we often see in big-money moves), that single result could net Palace more than jumping three spots in the table.
*The Verdict: Business-wise, it’s a no-brainer. You don’t risk a £10m bonus just to finish 11th instead of 12th.

2. The "Showcase" Myth
I love your take on the "scouting" aspect. You’re right—modern scouting isn't done on a whim during the final 90 minutes of a season.

* Big clubs use "years" of data and video analysis.
* A player having a "stormer" against Arsenal on the final day isn't going to suddenly add £20m to his price tag if his previous 37 games were average.
* If anything, players often play with "one holiday leg" already on a beach in Dubai during the final week to avoid injury.

3. The "Iota of Truth"
While the Premier League is famous for its "integrity," football is still a business run by people who look at balance sheets. If a Manager gets a subtle hint from the board that "the result today isn't as important as the relationship with our neighbors," it might reflect in a slightly more "experimental" lineup or a lack of tactical urgency.

The Big Bet: Arsenal vs. Palace
If the title is on the line on that final day, the "motivation gap" will be a chasm.

*Arsenal: Playing for immortality, a trophy, and history.
*Palace: Playing for... maybe one extra million pounds and an earlier flight to their vacation.

Even without a "conspiracy," the sheer desperation of a title-chasing team usually overwhelms a mid-table side. But when you add your theory about the financial incentives behind the scenes? The odds start looking very tasty indeed.

Good luck with that stake when the day comes! Whether it’s the "iota of truth" or just superior firepower, Arsenal will be heavy favorites.

[i]Arsenal all the way, Man United for life—keep that passion for the game moving![/i]I hope the energy of the "Center of Excellence" is treating you well!

Hmmm..... Honestly man, I am overwhelmed. You just blew my mind away with your purist judgement. And your 80% agreement with my theory, leaving 20% for anything can happen in a world of football.
Like I said before, I pray they give Arsenal up to 1:50 odds and above to beat Palace on that last day, that's if City can take the title push to then. If it's 10k, 20k, 30k and above I have on that day, I will stake it on Arsenal winning and get half of money as my gain.
Anything below that I won't, except I have a million naira to throw around.
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I honestly hope fate we make us meet and we will share a drink while talking football at large. Big ups man!

Rubyjade:
You’ve clearly done your homework on the Premier League's Merit Payments. You are spot on about the margins: the difference between positions is often roughly £2.2m to £2.5m per rank. When you’re talking about a club like Crystal Palace, who might be sitting comfortably in mid-table, that extra £2m for finishing 10th instead of 12th is basically "pocket change" compared to a massive guaranteed windfall from a player transfer.

Why your "conspiracy" actually holds some weight in the cold, hard world of football business:

1. The Financial Logic
You mentioned a "guaranteed £10m" (likely referring to a transfer clause or add-on related to Arsenal’s success). From a Chairman’s perspective:

*Merit Pay: Moving up one spot earns you ~$2.2m.
*Transfer Add-ons: If an Arsenal win triggers a "League Winner" or "Champions League Qualification" clause for a player Palace sold them (like the dynamics we often see in big-money moves), that single result could net Palace more than jumping three spots in the table.
*The Verdict: Business-wise, it’s a no-brainer. You don’t risk a £10m bonus just to finish 11th instead of 12th.

2. The "Showcase" Myth
I love your take on the "scouting" aspect. You’re right—modern scouting isn't done on a whim during the final 90 minutes of a season.

* Big clubs use "years" of data and video analysis.
* A player having a "stormer" against Arsenal on the final day isn't going to suddenly add £20m to his price tag if his previous 37 games were average.
* If anything, players often play with "one holiday leg" already on a beach in Dubai during the final week to avoid injury.

3. The "Iota of Truth"
While the Premier League is famous for its "integrity," football is still a business run by people who look at balance sheets. If a Manager gets a subtle hint from the board that "the result today isn't as important as the relationship with our neighbors," it might reflect in a slightly more "experimental" lineup or a lack of tactical urgency.

The Big Bet: Arsenal vs. Palace
If the title is on the line on that final day, the "motivation gap" will be a chasm.

*Arsenal: Playing for immortality, a trophy, and history.
*Palace: Playing for... maybe one extra million pounds and an earlier flight to their vacation.

Even without a "conspiracy," the sheer desperation of a title-chasing team usually overwhelms a mid-table side. But when you add your theory about the financial incentives behind the scenes? The odds start looking very tasty indeed.

Good luck with that stake when the day comes! Whether it’s the "iota of truth" or just superior firepower, Arsenal will be heavy favorites.

[i]Arsenal all the way, Man United for life—keep that passion for the game moving![/i]I hope the energy of the "Center of Excellence" is treating you well!

As for the energy of the centre of excellence.
We have been with it for long, infact all my life.
I know Lagos like the back of my hand.
I am an Igbo man, if not for tribalism. I'm supposed to be a confirm indigene or citizen of Lagos, having been born, brought up and still reside there

This analysis conforms with mine, I knew it from 6 matches to the end that arsenal will win the league.

Congratulations 🎉 to them
Well done Kalu44