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Jodera:
I think you're mistaking RB Leipzig with RB Salzburg. Spy was talking about the German team.

Tho, your contribution on the 3rd paragraph is exactly my thoughts too. That's the only way we can move forward.

The third paragraph you are referring to isn't my point.

I am not saying we should be like RBL, but that we should adopt their footballing ideology. Off course similar to the Wenger days when we won the league thrice and got to the CL finals.

BlueRayDick:
At the end of the day, they still don't win anything aside their local league(which is not even among the top 5 leagues in Europe). We on the other hand are playing in a league where more than half of the 20 teams in the league have sizable amount of funds to invest in buying players. I mean look at a team like Wolves that has about 3 to 4 regular starters in Portugal on their team list. Na money be dat.

This ur suggestion is like wishing Wenger days repeat itself. Football has gone beyond paying next to nothing for young crop of talents, grooming them into superstars, selling some for profit and keeping the ones that like to stay.

It is best we bring in youngsters like Saka & co groom them alongside spending good money to bring quality players. Even Loserpool that is halfway tru to lifting the EPL spent money in getting a world class keeper and a decent defender in Van Djik.

They haven't won anything but they look like they can.
RB Leipzig actually climbed to the top league within 8 years of their formation and are into just their third season in the league and are already beating the likes of Spurs in the KO stage of the CL. That's phenomenal considering the financial period we are in today. For them to accomplish that without big spending makes it even more magical.

I am proposing the model not so that we can sell the players or avoid buying stars, but because it can create a balance that will be enviable. When you look at the punishments the likes of City and PSG are receiving for overspending you know big spending is not really appreciated by fans. The model itself can reduce risks/errors in signings and make funds available to get the real quality players.

And FYI, the Bundesliga is among the top 5 leagues in the world and quite a number of people rate it the best because of their ownership model and the number of fans that attend matches.

collins1895:
Wilder all the way......fury wud be knock out

Don't be so sure. Fury is unbeaten and I believe if he can drag Wilder all the way to the 8th round, he may win on points.

Wilder though has the most lethal punch currently.

Deontay Wilder
Total fights
43
Wins
42
Wins by KO
41
Losses
0


Tyson Fury
Total fights
30
Wins
29
Wins by KO
20
Losses
0

Deontay Wilder defends his WBC title against Tyson Fury on Sat Feb 22, 2020.

The last time they met, the fight ended in draw as Wilder retained his belt. A lot of boxing fans and analysts felt Tyson was robbed.

Would do you think will win.

Oya boxing fans come and say your mind.

Picture culled.

I watched how RB Leipzig dismantled Tottenham in the CL and wondered how the same model and approach can work for us. They spend close to nothing on players and buy young talents that are relatively unknown, but with a very good manager and football director, they have been able to build a team that can win things. Despite selling most of their top talents they still find a way of replacing them and keep challenging for the title.

sod09:
lol...but he Dan improve
Since that Chelsea match,kudos to Arteta for allowing him to correct his game because if I was the coach I will remove him and swear for him.
Even in the same game he helped us, I just hope this is a new mustafi

I must commend your loyalty to Mustafi. Not everyone sees everything, it's all about perspective. That's why you too must allow other people's opinions about other players. Eg Guendouzi.

Kbs468:
Exactly. It's a very good proposal that would allow for more goals rather than disallowed ones

Yes and prevent the controversies about marginal off sides.

Was UCL on fta this week?

His proposal is good for me. It gives the bigger option to the goal scorer.
@Kbs468

kokanepyramid:
you are yet to ask for it.

Me?

kokanepyramid:
The heaven I read about can never be far from those who say the honest truth.

What about forgiveness?

Roland17:
Hmmmmm

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2876689-report-matteo-guendouzi-absent-vs-newcastle-after-argument-with-mikel-arteta

https://www.goal.com/en-bh/news/guendouzi-dropped-for-arsenals-newcastle-clash-due-to/1voj3rndy7kt1bdd38c9kgs4u

I read a response he gave to Pepe claiming to be the club's best player.
It's so disappointing considering that he is young and still developing in his football. Whatever is the reason such arrogant character should not be seen any where near our club grounds. We do not want anyone at all to spoil the current vibes we are enjoying. I think he should leave the club at soon as possible. Discipline is the most important factor right now. Arteta must have absolute control over players no matter who they are or their contributions.

kokanepyramid:
the trouble makers have left with Emery

Heaven far for you with these kind of thoughts...

kokanepyramid:
i want us to try Torreira and Ceb pairing next, where Torreira is the sweeper and Ceb does the transition. Xhaka is too rigid and static.

Xhaka,'s role as cover for Saka is too sweet to let go. We would need Tierney back to replace Xhaka.

sod09:
We are still 10 chimo

The league position really hides the level of achievement this team has made since Arteta. The number of draws says it all. I believe with some more consistency in converting some of those draws to wins we would climb up faster. Let's take it game after game, 6pts in the next two games and see where we will be.

COYG

Swissh:
Now let's talk about Torreira. Does he still get into the starting 11? I will rather pair Xhaka with a creative player than a Ball winner. Everton and Westham at home next are perfect games to get some momentum going for us before playing Brighton and Southampton away. Champions league is looking like a possibility now.

Ceballos was nice because it was Newcastle and we were at home. Against stronger opposition, I think Torriera would be better in the DM position together with either Xhaka or Ceballos, of which I'd prefer Xhaka.

sod09:
Roland17 and other haters won't praise mustafi now
The guy have the most CS among our defenders this season in all competitions

Don't tell me you are using stats to defend your mcm.

Anyways I also think the guy is decent just that the nuts in his brain easily come off especially at odd times.

He would do well by just sticking to defending and leave Luiz to the job of sending long passes. I am becoming sick of his vain attempts to build attack only to send a pass that is either over hit or under hit.

Kbs468:
Leicester plot £25m Kieran Tierney bid and Arsenal happy to make money back


Chilwell edges closer to Chelsea as Leicester swoop for £25m Arsenal star


Celts Re-United – Brendan Rodgers planning £25m Kieran Tierney Raid

If na play make them stop am o...

sod09:
lol
mustafi is improving and i think arteta likes him

Who tell you say Arteta like am? Abeg no use your mcm spoil Arteta rep.

kodded:
does this mean that aterta might stick with the 4-2-3-1 formation next season

Basically, or a 4-3-3 variation. That's what he learnt from Pep.

Meanwhile, we have two consecutive home games to give some respect to our league position. These are must wins before Arteta faces his master on March 1.

sod09:
Arsenal Team A played against Team B yesterday in Dubai.
Team A:Leno, Bellerin,Luiz, Sokratis, kolasinac, Xhaka, Torreira,Ozil, Aubamayeng, Lacazzete,Pepe(4:2:3:1)

Team B: Martinez,Niles, Mustafi, Holding,Pablo, Guendouzi, Ceballos, Willock,Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli.(3:5:2)

Full time scores:
Team A 2 - 3 Team B
Xhaka Saka(4,9,57)
Ozil(P)


If this is true those agbayas are useless

Saka scored a hatrick?

Roland17:
No current Arsenal player deserves to be payed anything near 200K, worth more over 200K, maybe except Auba, that’s it.

This was the model when Wenger and the board had some sense.

mostob:
ceballos is not that bad at the AM. He has this kind of movement and dribbling that just seems to make something happen. He also take clean shots at times. The only thing about him is that he gets dribbled too easily. Ozil's form this season kinda make iwobi's departure a bit painful sha

Ozil's performance has dropped but he is still the best chance creator in the team. Next is Pepe. Both should be starting until we get better replacements.

Roland17:
I personally felt Saka was just as deserving but I have absolutely no problem with Martinelli winning the award. The kid was on fire in January and I hope he continues. I am just anxiously awaiting the prognosis for Saka's injury.

Hope it is not long term. You warned about his usage.

I understand that most of us felt Saka would win it (Roland17), fact is it would have been equally deservin. But Martinelli's goal against Chelsea and the fact that he covered for Aubameyang, a more influential member of the team for three games without us missing him stood him out by an inch.

Kudos Gabi.

Kbs468:
Gabi wins player of the month of January

Yes. That's my choice.

Hope he doesn't become a Guen...

krasican:
Just mytv strong decoder

I have 4669 and 4955b

Any hope?

What's the injury situation with Soares and Mari?

Jodera:
Please, I want to ask, is little at stake at arsenal?

As far as the league is concerned, there is little at stake. That is we surely aren't winning the league and top four is almost out of reach.

I know you will question the latter, but I am a realist. Our failure to reach the min 4pts difference against the fourth team at this time of the year, makes it difficult to finish fourth. That fact that we are about 11pts off fourth makes it even more astronomical.

A reasonable route to CL obviously becomes the Europa while we hope that the mistakes of last season won't repeat.

That said, players such as Ceballos can be preserved to represent us in EL where we have higher probability of achieving something meaningful. But in the EPL young prospects like Willock, Martinelli, Guendouzi, Nketiah must be given the chance to learn and grow.

If we win the EL, we can afford the millions needed to keep Ceballos. If we don't win, then we forfeit him. It will cost us nothing to keep Willock whether we win or lose. But we have much to gain next season if the playing time helps to improve his game.

Hope this helps.

sunene1:
51.5e TP 11050 H 30000 Goodluck

Can any decoder open the stations or just strong. Thanks.

I am still trying to figure out why Arteta dropped Torriera for Guendouzi and why Pepe didn't play at all.