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Akinbahm:
The only transfer that single handedly ruin us last season... the person who initiated and or scouted this deal should rot in jail and those who approved the transaction deserve death by hanging.

In as much as I didn't rate Xhaka back then, I won't mind calling him back just to discard Advertz.

You're not correct

Last season Havertz was our second best scorer. This season he is the best.

Based on this fact, if there's anyone you want to blame for whatever performance index you are looking at, it should never be Havettz

mostob:
Leo Trossard rejects a new contract offer.
Time for Saudi?

Whether it is the owner mandating Edu to sell before buying or it is due to PSR, nobody can tell. But what I know is we have enough 'deadwoods' in the squad to fund transfers.

Zinchenko
Jesus
Trossard *
Tomiyasu
Tierney
Partey *
Kiwior
Jorginho

If Jorginho leaves Partey will stay. Arteta always keeps an old experienced head in the squad.

Fkforyou:
E be like say complacency don Dey do Arteta, at first, I thought it was maturity, but it seems his more comfortable with a draw, than to lose games and as such, will not strive to win every game, so long as we aren’t losing.

By the end of the season, if we lose out on the league, let’s all remember that it’s because of todays game.

After todays game, I expect the coach to be more ruthless with players that aren’t helping him to achieve his objectives. This transfer window is an opportunity for him to do so.

t’s why most coaches use the Jan transfer window to strengthen their squad.

He needs to cut off some players from his team, and he knows the ones that needs to get the axe.

Another thing that I’m worried about ,which might not be true, is the fact that, he looked more hungry and alert when he was competing with Pep and since man city are fumbling this season, he is lacking motivation to go for the league. If that is true, then we are in a deep mess, because I don’t see the hunger and desire from his body language .

Baba has resorted to playing mind games with Liverpool, hoping they drop points while not trying to get his acts together.

The fault is solely not on him, but on our players too that are not focused on trying to improve their level.

I’m afraid, the more serious ones among them will leave to a bigger team like Madrid if the rest don’t step up their game.

It's not complacency it's intense pressure. Arteta knows he has to deliver this season because a third second finish would be very disappointing and hilarious whoever wins the league. Especially if it is Liverpool.

His biggest problem this season is the health of his team. There are so many injuries and illnesses, then you add stupid yellow cards and red cards.

Based on points he is still where he was last season and though he has made the team more difficult to beat, the question is will it be enough?

If he doesn't win the league this season he should consider it a failure. Let him pray that the owners will release money to rescue himself

Shegzdave:
Someone like Taylor needs to be dealt with cause what was that kinda officiating he did today

It's only in England where the refs are celebrities. That's because they live to attract attention to themselves. A penalty not given us better than a giving controversial one.

Especially Taylor, he is so full of himself. UEFA does not even recognise him.

Shegzdave:
Arteta always look for alternatives that later mar his game

The midfield was just porous, no creativity whatsoever until the introduction of Ordegarrd

See Martinelli sef, playing like headless chicken

The midfield actually became worse when Odegaard came in. Odegaard was sick.

Fkforyou:
It’s okay to talk to your players but not always wanting to tell them what to do and where to stay, when you are a player just like them, and whenever he gets the ball under pressure he himself doesn’t know what to do.

Jorginho has completed his badges and is even mouthed to join Arteta's coaching team next year. One of the reasons he was given an extension

daveP:
The angle of all that stats, however all not accurate as realized is that the GA from the midfielders are low and how Nelli is not doing well lately. The low forwards recruiting as well. This is no agenda though.

In one voice you said the stats are not accurate

In another voice you make inference from the stats

Oga if it s not accurate leave it

FearlessYoruba:
So touching but this clown will never rule me

Because he is not a drug baron?

Shegzdave:
This stats Issa lie abeg
Against chelshit last season, he scored 2 goals, against WestHam last season he scored a goal that he shot against the goalie and coupled goal

Person wey drop this one for twitter get agenda😂

Clear agenda against Arteta

BlueRayDick:
You don't even need luck to stop Mbeumo there at all. Saliba does that almost every game, all he just needed to do was close him down and narrow the angle by blocking off his strongest foot. It's either the ball ricochet off his leg or the shot ends up being a weak & ineffective shot.

Calafiori messed up there, simple and straight. We sef don play ball before

I will never judge a defender if he is faced with an attacker 1v1. Rather it's the cover (Gabriel M). What Mbeumo did was simple, aim at Cala blind side. That blind side was where GM should be.
Mbeumo was always going to cut in and shoot. You would be lucky to block the shut. If GM was where Mbeumo was going to cut in, he would have had no option than to go wide.

I can't blame one for being dribbled, I blame the cover for leaving the space after the dribble.

BlueRayDick:
That goal is solely on Calafiori. The Brentford striker didn’t even do anything spectacular to beat him at all. Timber in that same position and the ball would’ve ricochet off his legs and back to midfield .

You will be lucky to stop a professional player from taking a shot at goal 1v1. It is difficult for goal keepers talk less of player.

Spy360:
I believe Nwaneri can play RW. He is not afraid to take his man 1v1, he has pace, positional awareness and he is also a good finisher. He can develop himself into an excellent backup player for the two most important attacking players we have in Saka and Odegaard. That would be worth up to 100m in savings for the club.

If it doesn't work out, it's best we make use of the transfer window now. I hear Mbeumo is being talked to. That would be a very good option. These two months Saka would be likely out can make or mar our season.

Spot on

Roland17:
What was Merino thinking there?

Very poor reaction

iamoyindamola:
MLS is a midfielder
Partey position

Yes. Mikel is grooming him to replace Zinchenco. He will invert from LB

BlueRayDick:
Calafiori is poor defensively 🤦‍♂️

Gabriel M was poorly positioned

Shegzdave:
🎖️
Let’s go, fill in yours

Your Club 2024 End of Year awards:

🏟 Your club name: Arsenal
👏 Player of the Year: Odegaard
🛬 Best new signing: Calafiori
🤯 Biggest player surprise: Skelly
📉 Biggest Player flop: Zinchenco
📈 Most improved player: Raya
👀 Most Overrated player: Trossard

Unless they have settled the main question in their decision and only put this up as a show, this is totally irresponsible.

Engagement is a serious matter that requires sensible thoughts, and frank discussions.

BlueRayDick:
Credit: Fabrizio

If Nwaneri can play Saka's wing, I wouldn't mind at all. I just hope he puts in enough work on the defensive end.

We can try him out in a small match like Ipswich ND if things don't work out we can have Martinelli play there

I believe Nwaneri can play RW. He is not afraid to take his man 1v1, he has pace, positional awareness and he is also a good finisher. He can develop himself into an excellent backup player for the two most important attacking players we have in Saka and Odegaard. That would be worth up to 100m in savings for the club.

If it doesn't work out, it's best we make use of the transfer window now. I hear Mbeumo is being talked to. That would be a very good option. These two months Saka would be likely out can make or mar our season.

iamoyindamola:
Na why I they use speed scroll pass

😆

They could have used this opportunity to stage a peaceful hunger protest against the oppressor that mismanaged the economy by using state resources for himself and cronies instead of begging year on year.

Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, how else can we free our minds.

iamoyindamola:
Correct

Does anyone else use speed scroll pass this bot posts I am sure I ain't the only one😂😂😂

Shebi you say you are allergic to stupid people

daveP:
We need to stop dropping points for next 10games at least. Liverpool on a 3-1 D and L and we're on a 6-2 D-L.

That not being enough is obvious, the opponents weren't matched or outsmarted in the run. That's the major reason. We'll see sha.

Liverpool will have to suffer a major breakdown similar to Man City for us to surpass them. The goals they conceded against Tottenham is a good sign that their defense is cracking because that has been their major strength this season. Like our defense is our major problem too.

Ballzproblem2:
Remember folks , Egypt,Iran Lebanon were once secular country before Islam took over

So european countries shouldn't think they're too big to be conquered, Mohammed was the most popular name in UK 2023 , everybody just dey dull they overlook am.

It won't be long before we start seeing names like Aisha Palmer , Mohammed long staff.

Or Abdullah of House Lancaster.

I have always wondered why Arab asylum seekers prefer Europe to the other stable states in the middle east like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or UAE etc that they can easy get to by trekking. After all what they are seeking is a safe place with good economy.

popizaino:
💯........as it should be.

Kill them before they kill you and more people.

The Aba fake market has been existing for decades and those in government all knew about it but were reluctant to fight it because they are either part of it or were backed by those who were part of it.

They ignored it because they could afford to take their kids abroad to treat malaria.

May God punish all of them.

Paraman:
When will Gbajue interfere in the case of a nairalander that's rotting in prison for talking anyhow like Dele? I don forget the guy moniker

Even APC minions are hoping that PO will save them from the corrupt judicial system their drug baron corrupted himself. APC cannot rescue their one of their clowns after he clowned himself into prison. Mama wey like to prepare poison for others don feed her pikinbthe poison without knowing 😂

yarimo:
Eyes service agulu fraudster, why didn't you speak about bailing of NNAMDI KANU or Simon epka

They are not yorubas maybe that will make a bigot like you feel better. Besides Peter Obi is fighting for a free judicial system that your drug kingpin has corrupted.

Jencejyde:
I concur and that why I also said Kai brings in different dimension. You see that one touch and shoot you mentioned is the real deal. At the highest level, a footballer has to realise that the less touches the better. And Defenses that are packed cannot be unlocked if transition is slow , no movement and too many touches.

We play a false 9 system and that fits Kai more because he is actually an AM and not a striker. GJ has the ability to play that false 9 but he is more of a traditional striker than an AM.

That is why Kai gets picked ahead of him. I am happy we saw something different against Palace where GJ completely switched from false 9 to true striker. For example, he would not have been in the space he was to receive the pass from Odegaard for the third goal. He probably would be defending.

We were able to break down the low block because of long through passes by Odegaard. That switch in pattern must have undone Palace probably they never expected it as that's not our style. I hope Arteta can learn from this an adapt his boys to various playing patterns in-game whenever the opponents begin to prove stubborn

johnjunior39:
I agree, Jesus came alive yesterday and showed he offered more than Havertz.


On the other hand, The goals Raya conceded last night will really make you wonder what wrong did Ramsdale committed

Ramsdale cannot play ball. There's little difference between them in their catching abilities but when it comes to leg work which is the main requirement to be an Arsenal keeper under Arteta, Raya dusts him

Raya's confidence on the ball these days cannot be matched by any keeper so far

Jencejyde:
Nothing beats playing the game in the simple manner. MOVEMENT was all that was needed for GJ to get his acts together rather than holding unto the ball and always trying to do one dribble or the other. Yesterday, I saw a player who just made runs in and out, left and right with a minimal of two touches when he was played to feet. That's all he really needed and this even helps him stay injury free. When you have Martin and Saka , you really just need to make runs and they will find you. So happy for him Yesterday and hope he keeps his game simple with consistency. A reminder to the board once again to get odegard deputy ASAP.

He moved from false 9 to true 9

That's where those that call for a true striker have a point.

mostob:
Well, the Conte and Tuchel examples are still subjective.
I still think the narrative of Arteta being stubborn is too overstated mostly by fans who think they know better than the coach. He has his weaknesses sha, I won't deny that.

💯

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
There's no difference. They all are human invention to control people.

You mean in reality, people can do evil and get away with it without any form of consequence?

iamoyindamola:
Na from clap dance they start, he who the gods want to kill they first made mad
Sarcasm or not, ten hag collect more trophies than him

... before he was sacked.