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kokaneprodigy:
Coming from someone that signed Giroud.

They actually paid 18millions for an Arsenal reject?

Funkeeee!

Lana1:
Plis dear come and carry Phil Jones. He's available for free

I'll take you for free too.

The Joneser on Utd thread

odizeey:
Who talked about free or whatnot? I'm just laughing at the way you guys rush over top team's reject.
Bwauhaha

I'd rather take 100k at Emirates than 130k at your shithole Chelsea... :p

Diggz abeg where you dey. E don tey...

mostob:
Arsenal will be foolish to allow AMN leaves. Heard the guy has been made available for transfer.

He was Arteta's last piece of magic this season. He has proven to be versatile and can be a useful squad player. Our James Milner. Any way Arteta knows best. [AKB]

ManirBK:
2stv @16E to show
bayern v chelsea saturday 8pm LIVE.

DSTV AGENTS GO AND DIE

I love the confidence. It's time we stop running from dstv, after all very soon they will leave naija

waleayeni1:
Please I just ordered for Gt Media V9 Super satellite receiver. Its supposed to be a hybrid box. Would it work well for fta in Nigeria?

How much in naira?

okooloyun1:
No I don't have Mytv decoder, I prefer strong 497s but it's above my budget. Now I don't know which one to choose from C-sat 8pro, range t20 or Ourtv decoder.

The first two

daveP:
His experience in the Epl will come in very handy. all i see is experience and more outbox shots on target...


Hopefully, we see a squad like this

This hope is too much o

okooloyun1:
Thanks, I wish to buy two 90cm dish to track four satellites. The installer I contacted said I can't track Mytv with other satellites.

You can. Hope you have a mytv decoder?

kodded:
bar David Luiz, not one of our defenders can walk into any top 6 team


so yes we need another defender

edit : infact none of them can be in man city sub

Our defence needs improvement but I believe they can be remedied. Luiz's improvement towards the end of the season proves so. Again, I have a lot of hopes on Chambers, Holding, Mari and Saliba. If we must add more numbers, they must be of the utmost quality. I do not want us to sign players that will make us hopeful, we need certainty at this point.

Roland17:
So we were offered a chance to sign Coutinho but we declined, choosing to sign Willian? Lord WHY! WHY!! WHY!!!

His wage is a major issue especially when tied to performance. There is a reason he was rejected by Bayern. Willian on the other hand will get just 100k.

okooloyun1:
is 90cm dish advisable to buy for multi TV satellites?

If you have 90cm use it. It will only make it easier to track. You can also track 26e with the same lnb.

Kbs468:
EDOUARD WOULD TRANSFORM OUR ATTACK: Analysis on the exciting rumoured Arsenal Target

Rohan Jivan • RohansBlog, • Transfer Gossip 
August 5, 2020 0



Complete centre forward

To shine in the centre forward role, there are more attributes that managers look for in a player in today’s game. Goal scoring is certainly fundamental but hold up play, and the ability to link midfield and attack is just as important. Eventually, I believe Arteta wants to play a 4-3-3 system, with two attacking midfielders drifting in between the lines. The centre forward has to be able to drop deep and provide a link.

Firmino does it for Liverpool and Martial does the same for United. Aguero also provides a similar influence in this aspect, as his low centre of gravity allows him to occupy players and bring others in to play.


This is why Aubameyang isn’t playing through the middle. Despite Mikel saying how highly he values Lacazette, there are rumours surfacing that he could be sold since he is moving towards his final two years of his contract.

So let’s assume he leaves. My ideal replacement is Odsonne Edouard who has been linked with Arsenal, Leicester and Leeds it seems.

Clinical finisher

Obviously, the clear standout aspect in Edouard’s game is his ruthless nature in front of goal. Statistically, in terms of goals/assists, his productivity and influence is apparent.

2019-2020 Scottish premier league statistics

Appearances: 27

Minutes: 2097

Goals: 21

Assists: 9

G/A every 70 minutes

His output is what has drawn attention across many clubs within Europe. Compared to Lacazette, he is far more productive and lethal. There definitely is the argument that the level of the Scottish league is significantly lower, compared to the major leagues across Europe.

But there is no denying that his finishing is of the highest order and if he did move to Arsenal, the supply lines and quality of players surrounding him would be greater which therefore would provide him with the opportunity of more goal scoring opportunities.

Possesses all the ingredients to be a complete centre forward

His all round play fits the criteria Arteta looks for in a centre forward. Standing at 6ft 2in, he competes well in aerial duels and his ability to hold the ball, link midfield and attack is underrated.

What I like about him is his unpredictable style of play. He can easily drop in between the lines, hold off players with his physical presence and bring others around him into the game.

But what he also possesses is a quick burst of pace, and is very effective and dangerous in making runs in behind, whether that’s centrally or through the channels.

This is one of the differences between Lacazette and him. Arsenal’s current No.9 has showed to be extremely effective with his hold up play, but in terms of his off the ball movement, he is a lot more predictable compared to Edouard.

Greater comparisons can be drawn from statistics shown below. The numbers clearly show that he has the potential to be an upgrade.

Odsonne Edouard 

Goals per 90: 0.90

Assists per 90: 0.39

Shots on target percentage: 45%

Shots per 90: 4.29

Shots on target per 90: 1.93

Goals per shot on target: 0.47

Alexandre Lacazette

Goals per 90: 0.48

Assists per 90: 0.19

Shots on target percentage: 49.1%

Shots per 90: 2.55

Shots on target per 90: 1.25

Goals per shot on target: 0.38

What I really like about him is that his first instinct is always to get a shot away, whenever an opportunity arises. As shown above, during the 2019/20 season, he averages 4.29 shots per 90 which would see him rank high amongst the strikers in the Premier League. 

Furthermore, his ability as a creator is another asset to his game. In terms of key passes, he averages 1.8 per game. His 9 assists in the 2019/20 Scottish Premiership season provides further evidence that goal scoring is only one of many aspects he possesses to his game. 

He’s also very good with the ball at his feet, and has the ability to go past players with his strong dribbling ability. Statistically, he averages 7 dribbles per 90, which shows that he is very capable as a ball carrier. 

Final thoughts

Speaking to Celtic fans, they believe that he has all the attributes to provide consistency at a top European club. His composure/calmness when he has an opportunity to make the difference, whether thats through goals or assists, for someone still so young is impressive.

Excellent in tight spaces along and with possessing good awareness of his surroundings. The new SPL season has commenced and it didn’t take long for Edouard to make an impact.

He bagged a hat trick in his first appearance of the new season. His first goal epitomises the role needed from your centre forward in todays game. He drops in between the lines and in a pocket of space to receive the ball. He then lays it of to the player out wide on the left.

The notable difference to Lacazette is the next phase. His sharpness and quick burst of pace, along with his desire to make the run around the CB, enabled him to be on the end of a tap in.

I don’t see this enough from Lacazette. The build up play from our French number 9 is quality, but the next phase is what has been lacking in his game on a consistent basis.

Still only 22 years old and I believe a club like Arsenal could be the next step in his career. Under Arteta, his qualities and attributes can be further refined.

Previous rumours stated that £40M could be enough to acquire his services.

Lacazette is now 29 and is moving towards the last two years of his contract. His value will start to decline significantly so I would look to move him on this summer.

Juventus are said to be keen on him and if the opportunity arises that we can bring Edouard in, then I would be more than happy to do this deal.

He provides us with more productivity along with possessing similar attributes to Lacazette in terms of hold up play. Front three of Pepe, Edouard and Aubameyang would certainly be exciting to me.

That's what they say until he comes and we start shouting go-ayi mtchew...

Did you read the reviews about Lacazette himself? It was far better than this. Lacazette would score 30 goals in Scotland. If he is that good, add him first then release Lacazette in Jan.

Jodera:
Yeah, maybe I misunderstood your earlier post. But from what I get, we must sell ozil and mkhi by force if any available price and willing club comes. Inasmuch we're hoping on replacement, their sale shouldn't be dependent on whether the replacements are available or not. They should just go first

If there are no possible replacements, it becomes wiser to reintegrate them back into the team. The exception will be if they are not willing to be reintegrated.

Prestige001:
There is this girl, we dated for one and half years before the major break up (not officially), the fault was from me due to insecurity, ego and i had other side chicks then. After 3 months, we bumped into each other, i tried to made up but she told me she is seeing someone else.

All this while i never knew i really loved her not untill we broke up. Now we have been seeing each other lately, she does anything a normal girlfriend would do, she would even inconvenience herself to make sure she satisfy me whenever i demand something from her (not sex).

Now old feeling have resucitated fully, we cant do without seeing each other nor talking to each other for a day. But whenever i asked her to come back to me fully she usually tells me she cant leave her boyfriend cos he havent offend her to to justify breaking up with him. But she told me she doesnt love him And i know too. cos i do check her phone, the communication between them is nothing to right home about, the guy doesnt appear in her chat list nor call history like me. I see this as having integrity

I really love this girl and i am very sure she loves me too (100percent), we are so connected naturally but the issue is this bf. If not i would have engage her cos she is a wife material. She does things for me she wouldn't do for her bf. I have asked her several times to choose i will be fine with whoever she chooses, she wept and told me point blank i shouldnt leave her again. She told me after i ceased communication with her in 3months then she was broken and now very scared what if i hurt her again. I told her i will seal things up if she dump the other guy for me. Now we are still in this issue 7month has passed.

All girls have been coming across it is either i dont develop any atom of feelings for them or we dont just connect, some of them like me very much but i love this girl more than any girl i have ever met.


Guys should i leave her again or just continue with her like this till her relationship die naturally with the other guy. Since shes doing a girlfriend role already?

Mature response please.
Bashing is allowed too.
Thanks as you bail me out of this one.

If you are sure, buy a bottle of expensive wine and ask her to give you the address of her father. Tell her you have started marrying her.

That is if you are serious o

There was cuddling but no intimacy. hahaha

BlueRayDick:
Unfortunately, Mkhitaryan has not been what u call him to be; creative player.

We can sell him for 5naira for all I care, but we must get a replacement first.

Jodera:
Please can I know the creative players you're expecting us not to sell?

I am not against selling but we must be sure of replacements. Arteta was left with zero creativity in his AM. He had to adapt to using Ceballos and Xhaka as double pivot. Meaning he was defensive. A creative player like would increase his attacking options and help switch attack away from just the wings.

kolubo:
Pls recommend a good one.

Csat c8 pro is becoming popular. Strong decoder are good but I have a bad experience with 4955b. If you have 20k buy 497s. If not csat pro has value for money.

Kbs468:
That's the big question. what do we need him for?

But I guess Arteta probably need him for a 433 since he wants to dispose off Lacazette which would then pave way for Aubameyang to take the center forward position with willian on the left and Pepe to the right

If Willian is willing to accept 130k I think it's OK as he is free. We lack creative players for sure so if we can get one free on a reasonable wage, then that's fine by me.

I am opposed to selling any of our creative players unless we have sure replacements. Mkhitaryan and Ozil for example.

Factshunter:
Lmao!!!!

It's in their gene. Even their Eze abi igwe is not left out in the act of criminaliry.

Igbo eweghi eze

There is no king in Igboland

kolubo:
is strong 4955b a good buy?

No

iamoyindamola:
Lol
Kokaneprodigy 5/10 he will rather blame Jerry curl and Emery for Nigeria problems
Spy360 3/10 He never moved on after wengay left, confirm WAL(wengay ass licker)
Roland17 5.5/10 he is happy when arsenal is winning but will rather form not interested because next game might end in tears
Jodera 6/10 my PADI he's sincere with his critics
Fkhalifa 3.5/10 he wants arsenal to adopt another club blueprint of success, it's like using the engine of Toyota for Mercedes and he likes gidigbo football
Blueraydick 5.5/10 Another PADI to sure, he's also sincere with his critics
Sod09/iamoyindamola /10 left to me, these fvcking players won't be playing for arsenal. Useless lots
Solomon brown 4/10 he wanted to force us to like jerrycurl and Emery until it ended in tears he had to run away
Ipopalomo 3/10 he's not sure of the team and the manager

mostob 5/10 don't really know much about your review but I have a feeling you are nice
kbs468 5.5/10 I like the way you bring arsenal news and updates
Kodded 5/10 not much too
Abeg rate yourself if I no remember

Just for fun oo don't come for my head abeg

I will eat your head for fun. Not moved on from Wenger? Common bro. You could say last year but definitely not now. I was the ONLY one who insisted on Arteta

Jodera:
How will you guys rate our players this season?

Leno 7/10... Saved us a lot of times this season, one of the reason we didn't flirt with relegation. Incredible saves made per match basis. Made some errors in some matches tho and seems to me he wasn't a commanding keeper. Overall, one of our consistent performers.

Martinez 7/10... Cool calm and collected. Never really had us scratching our head that we missed Leno. Took the opportunity been presented and took it with aplomb while crowning it up with an Fa cup win. Serious headache for Arteta in the goalkeeping department come next season

DEFENCE

Luiz... 5/10. Mr inconsistent, shine a match and flop or do something disastrous the next. Why his rating increased was cos of his two outstanding display in the semi finals and final of fa cup.

Mustafi. 4/10. .... Not much error shown this season compared to other seasons and was really gaining some momentum before injury cut short his adventure

Tierney 5/10... Came in strong, tho it took a while to show his worth due to injury he had. Hopefully will be a class act next season

Holding. 5/10... Wasn't influential tho but hardly gave a wrong foot in matches he was been played in. Hoping to be a great defender as he matures.

Sokratis.. 3/10.... Epitomises how bad arsenal defence is this season. Churned more bad games than good ones and mostly jittery on the ball.

Mari... 4/10. Showing signs of good things to come before injury halted him. We might get to see more of good things from him next season. Low rating is due to his limited game time he had with us instead of actual performance.

Chambers. 4.5/10... Was good when he was fit. Nothing influential or exceptional.

Kolasinac 2/10... I will regard him as our worst defender this season. Can't mark, can attack, can't cross and easily bypassed aside been jittery on the ball sometimes. Hope for improvement next season.

Saka 8/10... (I'll put him as a defender here cos he played more defensively than attack for us.).
Our sole creator. Really made the lb his own creating chances after chances and putting in impressive display. Definitely a contender for arsenal player of the season.

Niles... 4/10. Didn't put much of a wrong foot but wasn't exceptional except against man city, liv and Chelsea. Was really inconsistent in the beginning but improved later on with Arteta in charge.

Bellerin... 4/10... Was inconsistent also. Sometimes outpaced and he's recovery rate is decline compared to before. Still haven't improved on his crossing abilities.

Soares... 3.5/10... Hardly played due to him coming injured but the few times he did he was inconsistent.

MIDFIELD

Xhaka .. 5.5/10... Was disastrous in the beginning during Emery's charge but turned the corner when Arteta came on board. One of the consistent performers with Arteta in charge.

Torreira.. 4/10.. Not commanding in arsenal midfield compared to last season and really looked like he lost some of his form. Maybe due to formation change or tactics (who knows).
Hoping to see more of good things from him next season.

Guendouzi...4/10... Was a regular in the first half of the season. Nothing spectacular in his play and nothing to really hold him against in his play due to his position, but there's a sense of feeling that he should have offered more. Really a shame that his attitude cost him his place in the squad.

Ceballos 5.5/10... Arsenal main man in midfield aside Xhaka. Really consistent in performance but there's a feeling he could do more in terms of goals and assists.

Willock...3.5/10... A player of immaturity in his play. I don't know what he really brings to the team to be honest. Nor strong enough. He's neither dictating play nor creating play in the middle neither is he also a runner. Don't really know his strength tho.

Ozil... 3.8/10... Didn't really exert influence on the team this season. In an out of the team across the 3 managers. Great performance are few and far in between.

ATTACK

Aubameyang... 9.5/10. Really influential both during the good and bad times.. Scored wen we needed him most and rescued points for us from losing positions. Easily player of the season.

Lacazette 4.5/10.. Couldnt replicate last season form. Was wholly inconsistent as goals also dried up. Hoping next season will be great for him.

Pepe... 5.5/10. Disappointing and annoying most times as he tends to over do with the ball. Average season for him at best but he still came out with some assists to his name as goals were hard to come by as we expected of him. We really need him to improve drastically next season. Hoping the fa cup final is a hint for that

Martinelli.. 6.5/10. Was really a shining light at the tunnel in the dark days of Emery. A hard worker and a good goal scorer. Sad that injury cut him short.
Hoping for more action next season

Nketiah.. 5/10... Really tried replacing laca wen laca was off form. Scored some goals as a striker should. Hoping for more maturity and improvement in his play next season

Nelson... 4.5/10... Nothing spectacular about his play this season. Hoping he improves next season esp in his end product and decision making.

Arteta 7.5/10.... Not easy changing the mentally of this guys, and improving the organization of our team play is no mean feat. Hoping to see more of that and improvement in our team play. Hopefully, he'll be backed in the market

Have I missed anyone..??.
Contribution, opinion and constructive criticism is welcomed


COYG

Roland17, iamoyindamola, kokaneprodigy, fkhalifa, spy, Blueraydick, mostob, kbs468, Kodded

When you gave Martinez 7 despite his limited game time, I think the likes of Holding, Mari, Tierney Martinelli and Chambers deserve at least 6 as they did well when fit, if not Martinez shouldn't score up to 7.

Again Arteta for winning a trophy in his first 6months as a manager beating City and Chelsea through it with superior tactics deserve more than the score you awarded. He took a dying, disjointed, and largely undisciplined team and made winners of them. Changing the whole mentality of the club. He deserves 9.

Aside these your rating is very balanced.

BlueRayDick:
I actually thought he was trolling Ivanovic, but when I saw a close video on IG now it seems it was because he took the base with it instead of detaching it first

mostob:
How? it was not deliberate baba

He wanted to make a scene... something funny.

oloet:
it is better you save up and close eye buy 497s , it gives you a variety of options to choose from...

What are it's features. Does it do iptv? Because that's the way now. And also multistreaming, autorole powervu and biss.

Jodera:
We/I no doubt that one since na.
What we're saying is that our priority now is midfield and attack for top 4. Once it's settled, we face the defence in order to carry league. I no no weda you dey misunderstand us since. We just say we need to win matches with good midfield and attack, yes we'll definitely lose some matches cos of our defence but it'll surely get us top 4(Chelsea a case in point). Once we've done that, we can now sort our defence and we know the system is complete to compete for league.

I have an understanding with you. It's for the doubters

I have the feeling that Auba deliberately dropped the cup...

Just saying maka those who didn't accept then...


"I believe in a rule: the scorers win the matches, the defences win the titles", the former Bayern boss told L'Equipe. "I saw that Monaco conceded 44 goals last season, not in 38 matches but in 28 matches. Reims [who finished sixth] allowed only 21. This is a key point that depends on all the players.

https://www.goal.com/en/news/defences-win-titles-kovac-monaco/hqt4dp4x78291nxp3gbcblis8

New Monaco boss Niko Kovac

afrodoc:
He should be at least a squad player. Someone that young, tactically astute, and versatile would come in handy.

You are right my brother. AMN has played RB, CM, and RW this season. Infact his performance at RW against City and Chelsea will give Saka something to think about. He can take his man one on one, he can cross and also defend.

Fkhalifa:
Arterra has done well, and he has earned himself respect.

But still fans should be calm, don't forget Wenger won Fa cup in 2017, the following season it was Wenger out and he was sacked.

Good you know he needs money, I'm afraid fans and the board will be too impressed with this squad.

Which fans? The team looks good because it's Arteta. Same way they looked good when Wenger was here. The mistake Wenger made was not to insist on signing quality players. That's the mistake I do not want Arteta to make. He must not pity the board. It's money or I walk. >: