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Fkhalifa:
You are correct, that's the major reason Sanchez,Walcott and Ramsey scored a lot.but Lacazette isn't an hold up play striker, he is a bit like Defoe, check him at Lyon, he scores 20+ goals behind Cavani and Ibrah.

I think Wenger tried to turn him to a Giroud,and Emery made him to work hard for Auba to score and that's more reason he was our POTY last season.
Had he played with Sanchez and orther creative players, his goal tallly could have increased and at the same time still industrious.

Lacazette would do well at Atlectico, put Jao Felix,Lemar,Carrasco etal, behind him and saddle him with goal scoring responsibility. But here, he drops deep,to the wings, starts attack, hold up and also wants to score. That's some stressful job.

Good observation there.

Lacazette is a penalty box player. He has the stamina, close control and power to wreck havoc, just put the ball at his feet. He isn't the sleek scorer like Auba, but he does get the ball pass the goalie with power.

Making Lacazette to drop deep for runners like Auba is playing below his strength. That's a OG kind of job. That's why I said we miss Giroud, not that he will give us the title but because of the pattern we have chosen to play.

afrodoc2:
The same Giroud?

Yeah!

OG12

kokaneprodigy:
These things happen in football.

How is it that you accept Vardy's tackle as things but castigate Nketiah. Between both which was more dangerous?

kokaneprodigy:
He raised his leg high, showing his stud for a 50/50, you should know what will happen if u miss the ball and get a man in that situation.

Would you have typed same thing if it was Xhaka?

I accept twas dangerous play. But what about this...

BlueRayDick:
Maybe "deceived" was not the right word I set out go use there, but the message I was trying to pass is simple; his visible speed influences coaches' decision to play him at that LW which obviously means playing him out of position.

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Better put.

BlueRayDick:
You are missing the point. Giroud's goal drought at the world cup is only being waved away because quality players like Griezman ( he scored 4), Mbappe ( He scored 4 also), Pogba etc scored when Giroud wasn't.

Now take away Auba from current Arsenal team and replace him with Giroud the hold-up play master and see if Ceballos, Nketiah and Pepe will be scoring like dem Giroud's team mates in the Les Blues were doing while Giroud concentrate on his hold-up play striking role

I already said we can't afford that luxury anymore. We need a striker scoring like Auba does and maybe if he comes with a little bit of hold-up play then perfect! But saying we miss Giroud because of hold-up play? I don't agree with that abeg.

No. I am not comparing Auba and OG. Haba! Bros.

I am saying that quick players playing besides Giroud will score lots of goals because of his quality holdup play. He won't score but will create spaces for those besides him to. That's the job Lacazette has that he is not doing well enough. That's why Arteta has to hope on Nketiah.

Giroud was the reason Griezmann and Mbappe could score as much goals in the WC. And Deschamps acknowledged it by giving him playing time despite him not scoring himself.

BlueRayDick:
I think the problem is the coaches get deceived by Auba's speed so they believe he can play that LW. The fact that he scores despite playing that side of the attack makes it even worse. They try to kill two birds with one stone.

Also, due to Auba's poor ball control most times he gets easily isolated when playing CF until he drifts to the right or left to get the ball

So the coaches who see him real life gets deceived and we who can't tell the shape of his front teeth don't. Arsenal fans i hail una.

BlueRayDick:
Unfortunately we cannot afford the luxury France enjoys. France can afford to start a striker who would register 0 short on target at the world cup for the sake of link-up play with other quality players in the team like Griezman and Mbappe upfront, Paul Pogba doing split in the middle passes, Blaise Matuidi doing the dirty work in the middle of the park, dem Parvard holding it back and decent full backs getting the attack started.....Arsenal can't afford this luxury.

If this present Arsenal should have a Giroud upfront, we will be registering maybe 1 goal every 3 games sef. His watch is over bro

Are you undermining Giroud's contribution to France's success? You just complained of lack of holdup play. How did you think Sanchez thrived at Arsenal? if we still had Giroud instead of probably our attack would defend more and Auba would have more space to score more just as Griezmann and Mbappe did playing both sides of Giroud.

His watch isn't over yet, he is still doing it at Chelsea and probably gets better praise there. Arsenal fans should learn to appreciate their own first.

BlueRayDick:
The ref made the right call. It was a deserved red card from a reckless play there. Immediately the tackle was shown on replay the first time I already saw a red card coming Nketiah's way. You don't let you boot flying up like that in a football match; that's not monkey post street football na.

The only doubt to the decision which would've made it yellow card was if the tackle had missed the player; obviously that was not the case.

If refs start letting tackles like that slide, Arsenal would probably lose the bright lights in our team like Auba, Saka, Tierney, etc to injury before half of the season sef.

Well, you are right but things should be more even.

BlueRayDick:
We started well, but got undone with Nketiah's reckless challenge. I know the boy was just being passionate so he won't be getting knocks fron me for that.

1. I don't know if this is possible at age 31 for a professional footballer, but Auba needs to work on his ball control abilities. He has the speed, skill and drive to go toe-to-toe with most world class strikers, he just needs to work on that ball control. While we were under pressure and the ball was getting ballooned in the air, there were few instances Auba just needed to contest and win the ball in midfield and pass it on to oncoming players so we can either recycle possession or start an attack, but he just can't win any of those balls. I know he is heads and heels above Giroud when it comes to goal scoring ability, but Giroud would win those balls and have the game settled.

2. Arteta should learn to make the right substitutions. Willock was a wrong sub that shouldn't have happened. He posed little attacking threats and was practically a defensive liability towards the end of the match. Pepe coming in at that time would've been a better option because he will prevent the Leicester left back busy and prevent him from joining attack.

3. Nketiah needs to learn how to keep his head high. He shouldn't allow his spirit to dampen with the red card. Just keep.his head up when going into a challenge.

4. Martinez is really showing he can display Leno any day Leno decides to turn out woeful performance. I think this is good for the team.

5. No current Arsenal player brings what Saka brings to the team. The young talent is a gem that needs to be treasured and not over-used. I fear for Martinelli with the way Saka is owning both sides of the wings any day he's called upon. I hope the young Brazilian's development will not be restricted to cup games alone.

All in all, it was a nice game which we didn't win because we were unlucky. I hope Arteta can fully get it right next season having more quality additions to the team.

1. It's called hold up play. That's one major area we will miss Giroud, cos even Lacazette can't do it as good as he does it. A good hold-up striker allows those around him to fluorish with his ball winning and control, and ability to hassle defenders and win arial balls. When I say we miss Giroud (and was attacked for it), this was exactly what I meant. Now Chelsea are enjoying what we had. For him to play every match at the world cup for France to win it despite not scoring is a testament to what he contributes to the team.

5. Your fear for Martinelli is justified. Even Pepe would be looking at the kid with one eye, begging. Saka is becoming a phenomenon, he will drive competition accross the forward line. Martinelli can gain inspiration from him too.

kokaneprodigy:
It was his fault.

He was too desperate to get that ball, went in at all cost.

I understand the opportunity he saw there that got him desperate. But then it’s his fault.

I wouldnt blame the kid. It was almost a 50-50 ball and a part collision. It took VAR time to make a decision, which for me was wrong. A yellow could have suffice them, but ho, Leicester is VAR baby. Vardy made a worse tackle at Mustafi but went away with it, why kill a fly with a sledge hammer. When VAR couldn't conclude the mumu ref could have let it pass, but like all English refs who have beef with us, he wanted to make good use of an opportunity to make his poor self popular. I won't mention his name, he is useless.

kokaneprodigy:
Willian will be cheaper and it’ll be more of deputising for Pepe, you don’t expect us to buy another expensive RWF.

I know but Chelsea transfers have never favoured us. Not even Cech.

kokaneprodigy:
Remember I told y’all , giving him a pat in the back coupled with unnecessary hype will be detrimental for his overall growth.

It’s Human psychology 101.

Emery didn’t manage him well at all.

Bad character dwarfs whatever he brings to the team. Not that he is even close to what we wish for. If he can't be humble at his age what will we expect the likes of Auba to do?

afrodoc2:
Hoping our captain David Luiz plays today.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef-XZO0Aa7Y

May he be your portion at United next season and always. Amen.

Gabzy1:
I don't think holding is ready yet
He is still not back to form after the lengthy injury he had
I think arteta will still go with kolasinac
The coach might start also start nketiah ahead of saka

I will agree with you on Holding. But since he is one for the future I think he should be given more exposure.

I won't go with Nketiah over Saka. This is Leicester o.

Akinbahm:
Its just to make Pepe position more competitive nd would serve as a better squad player with the current situation of our finance...

He may be a fine player. But I won't trust any body from Chelsea again.

Why do I think this will be the line up for today's game?

Saka............. Aubameyang..... ....... Pepe
Tierney ... Ceballos ... Xhaka ........ Bellerin
Holding................ Luiz ................. Mustafi
......................... Martinez ............................

Nezzjnr:
Matchday

Luiz to drop a masterclass today

Like playing ping pong with your scummy balls right

Akinbahm:
I wont condone any act of indiscipline from any player irrespective of your current form dont come and affect our team...

I read it on Twitter they want to offer him to Lyon to land Houssem Aouar nice deal though...

And I wont mind Laccazete in exchange of Partey also to give Nketia and Martinelli a playing time also a left winger that will compete with Saka (not neccessary a media hype Saint Maximin should do he just clocked 23 nd has Epl experience) and also Willian to compete with Pepe on the right flank...

Is Nketiah ready to replace Lacazette? And why Willian? I am becoming weary of these mercenaries from Stamford Bridge. It has never worked. Since Gallas till date.

Gabzy1:
Arteta does not rate guendouzi highly
This indiscipline stuff just provided Arteta the opportunity to get rid of him
He won't be missed at all
He should drag his sluggish ass to another club
where he will be given ample time to form activity on the field with no end product
and doing escort services while they are attacking his team

Poor attitude and mentality cannot cover for talent. Especially when there are better preferred options.

Jodera:
Please, are you serious about this? I'll need to read from a source if you have any.
That's too too bad of him if true

It's on the news.

iamoyindamola:

iamoyindamola:
He's foolish by default no doubt

You actually gave a good description of yourself.

We all know your foolishness is on NL archives. It transcends the very borders of this thread down to those of Man Utd and Chelsea. Even Liverpool fans call you Mr Stupid.

You always find your type one way or the other. First Pickabeau now Kokaneprodigy. Lol. Funny enough, you are just their toy boy. Some clown they use to propagate the emotions.

Akinbahm:
Stop all this abegi, kokaneprodigy ow we go take beat Tothenham cause Mourinho mean us big time nd tell brother Xhaka, Mustafi and Luiz make them no get fart brain that day oooh...

I enjoy getting behind his skin.

Meanwhile, Guendouzi has been training alone for two weeks after refusing to apologize for the Brighton incident. The lad most likely will be offloaded basically for indiscipline.

Good one by Arteta for me. There should be zero tolerance for indiscipline. We must destroy this bad atmosphere.

iamoyindamola:
Bloody hell

Whenever intelligence is questioned you easily relate.
May it be your portion.

kokaneprodigy:
I don’t understand how he arrived at I’m changing notes.

You expect me to engage someone that was contented with Giroud and Ramsey? Even went on to say we’ll miss em.

Since Giroud left we’ve had a player that has won golden boot and could win it back to back. His Ramsey he claimed left for a bigger club has been warming bench.

He lacks foresight and comfortable with mediocrity, I can’t waste my time with someone like that.

Silly you.

They both moved to better clubs and won things. Ramsey is on 350k per week even if he does not play. No Arsenal player earns that much. Stop being an emotional prick.

kokaneprodigy:
You are not among the bright ones here, I’ll not engage.

Mumu...

When I mention don't mention me. Mumu.

Answer is 11
Chai!

10 + 10 + 10 =30
2 + 2 + 10 =14
2 + 3 + 3 =8
3 + 1 + (1 * 7)=11(ans)

iamoyindamola:
No 1 point is nothing, if not arsenal won't mock spuds for losing at shelfield, after they lost there too.
Even arsenal is not sure of his players yet they went to mock another team as if they are any where better
It's delusional
Now the man is threatening them for the match at the weekend everyone in arsenal is scared they even hope for a draw las las
Why not win

Kuku follow Fkhalifa join Liverpool, even your signature show say you don tire.

kokaneprodigy:
ive said it time again that Xhaka needs to go and Ozil is past it. If I’m to pick a DM in my squad btwn Guen and Xhaka at the moment I’ll pick Xhaka.

Yes Xhaka is not performing as expected but what he currently delivers is still better than what Guen will offer at the moment.

It’s just business logic.

Yes earning galactico wages and not delivering galactico performance could be frustrating, but whether they play or not u gon’ pay the wages anyway, so why bench them when u can still squeeze something out of them.

You keep throwing different notes so that no one knows exactly your ish with Guen. Now its choosing Xhaka over Guen as if anyone would have done otherwise. Infact every single fan would choose any midfielder in the team (Ceballos and Torriera) apart from Willock over Guendouzi. But injuries, suspension and fitness issues with our midfielders gives him ample playing time. He is part of our squad and its ok. If you hate him so much, bring money lets buy Partey and sell him off.

Roland17:
The biggest difference between both that I have observed is that Martinez commands his area better than Leno especially aerial balls.
But you are right, Leno has made some of the best and unbelievable saves for us this season and should be number one but Martinez is not far behind and is quite capable of being number 1 based off his current performances.

If he is lucky for Leno to be out for extended periods then he can convince the manager to stick with him. Leno had a similar chance when Cech was no1, and he took his. I believe Martinez can challenge Leno for that spot, he has the height and reflex, he only needs more game time to build his confidence. I saw the way he reacted quickly to takevthe ball away from that Wolves attacker during the early stages of yesterday's game. That effort was the bedrock of our win.

Roland17:
The more confusing/ difficult conversation we seem to be avoiding is E. Martinez's form and the competition for the number 1 spot!

He deserves his chance, but it will take a while to displace Leno.