Listen, you’re gonna have to put up with this sort of post because we’re in an international break, the writing equivalent of being offered the crumbs at the bottom of a bag of NikNaks.
Gabriel Jesus is being persecuted by the bent coppers in black because he lives in London and plays in a red shirt.
Last season, Whoscored were tweeting that Gabi J had committed 20 fouls and received ZERO bookings. Whilst at City, he enjoyed the Big North West Team privilege of being able to do what he wants, only picking up 6 yellow cards across 3 seasons.
This season? He’s on the verge of a suspension with 4 yellow cards in 7 games. Has he been a saint? No. He’s one of the most prolific foulers in the league, one foul behind Scott McTominay, with 14 to his name.
… but man, isn’t it weird refs have only just clocked he’s a problem now he’s wearing red?
Referees treat you differently based on how big your club is and where it is located.
This is case closed. We’re going to sentencing next week.
Matty Turner has landed at Arsenal and I don’t think it has been easy for him. There have been some shaky moments, we’ve seen some errors, and he’s looked a little overawed by the moment he’s in at times.
… but, he is new to the Premier League, he’s clearly one of the best keepers in America, and they don’t produce average keeping talent. The player has been talking about what he’s learned (MLS SOCCER)
‘Just the speed and the intensity of everything, every single day. Mikel doesn’t accept anything except full-gas at training sessions, so you have to bring it every single day, or else you get found out pretty quickly out there on the pitch.’
‘For me, it’s the consistency that I have to bring every day in training, being ready for moments where I’m going to be able to get to play and overall just the speed, technical execution of things, making saves against world-class players every day in training, sometimes getting found out by world-class players in training. But all the while learning.’
It’s also great to get a bit of insight into how Mikel Arteta focuses in on things like body language.
‘We were playing a small possession game and it was really, really tight. I tried to make a pass and I gave the ball away. I sort of visually got frustrated and upset and he [Arteta] just came up to me and shoved me. He was basically like, ‘I don’t want to see that. I don’t like seeing that reaction. I want to see you pick yourself up and keep going.’
‘I think that really set the tone for my mentality within the club and just to keep going no matter what. If you fail, that’s alright. What matters is how you react and not about the failure in itself. That was a really nice moment.’
The keeping position at any major club really is sink DEEP or swim. There’s rarely a middle ground. What I mean by that is you can’t plod like an Ainsley Maitland Niles dropping 6s and it being ok. If you drop into the team and you’re bad as a keeper – often, that’s it. You don’t get the chance to make errors because any lapse is a goal. If the team thinks you are going to lapse on the regular, there’s no trust afforded you, and your rep in the side dies.
That’s why Matt Turner has to really work hard and make sure he’s impressive in every game. I was speaking to an elite-level goalkeeper last week, one of the interesting things I’ve never really thought about is the difference for keepers as they go up levels in the game. I was told that when you move to a big club as a keeper, the speed is really shocking at the highest level, but the other element is the precision of the ball striking, and the unbelievable power. Literally, two weeks ago, I was ranting off that all 30-yard screamers were the same. Well, I was wrong. What does bide time is hard work. So let’s hope Matt is putting in the big hours and let’s hope he’s not absolutely ruined by our keeping coach Mikel Arteta seems to sit outside the non-negotiables mindset.
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GD4
We ve already got Partey though, 29 almost 30 years old and injury prone.
I would get a player in this age range 21-25. Have him as second option after Partey, play Lokonga mainly as a number 8, but use him as cover when Partey or this new number 2 isn’t available.
Since when is turning 29 in June nearly 30? Lol.
Kante imo is still a top player and it is a fairly moot rumour because he starts for Chelsea when fit.
Habesha “I personally feel that we are two players away from a guaranteed top 4 spot. We might be able to do it without those additions but if we did, we would be a shoe in.A #6 that is more robust. I have seen bits and pieces of Danilo from Palmieras and I like what I see. A lot of praise and recommendations have been laid at his feet. And Guimaraes was the last player to have such high praise. A prospect like that would be great to rotate for Partey. And the other is a right sided winger. It… Read more »
With 92 and 97 points finishes, Liverpool should be on 3 premier league titles now since Klopp joined. But instead they ve only won one, with 99 points.
4 in 5 titles for City instead. That’s what we are up against for the title and that was before Haaland.
PGMOL shouldn’t be an outside institution though, that’s a bit upside down. They should be in the body and under the guidance of the FA. That whole setup is so behind the times.
This isn’t democracy, it’s premier league football, with the whole world watching.
Naija, I hear your point about Partey but there is a catch to this. Many Teams who use a deep lying playmaker, rather than a traditional “#6 DM destroyer” are those who have a possession based philosophy and want to someone capable of building play out from the back … as opposed to a traditional ball winning SIX who can steal possession and spark a counter attack … and sometimes both philosophies converge depending on situation and strength of opposition. IMHO, I like having a ball winning DM on those tough road games when we will need to grind out… Read more »
WengerEagle
Feels like Partey has been 29 forever.
China
Is that 15 year old academy lad not English? Where’s he from? Unusual to have foreign talent at that age
GD4September 21, 2022 15:18:52 The way the British media shows their bias towards Arsenal is no different from the blatant and overt racism towards Meghan Markle. Her treatment is a disgrace to the UK. Everything Kate does is hailed as amazing but anything Meghan does, be it whether she holds on to Harry’s hand or not, is portrayed as sinister.England should be ashamed. Her treatment is so disgusting Just fuck off with Markle Sparkles speak on here GD4. A two bit ‘actress’ that wanted to influence the Royal family…and failed dismally,she had no understanding of how things are run there.… Read more »
China
Is that 15 year old academy lad not English? Where’s he from? Unusual to have foreign talent at that age
Nwaneri is 100% an Eastern Nigerian name. May be parents migrated before giving birth to him or the family moved to the UK while he was at a tender age.
GD4
And don’t start one of your deranged rants either…people on here have you sussed.
GD4
Ngolo Kante is 31, and in the final year of his contract.
Would you be open to making a move for him in January, injury prone or not.
I’ll rather go to Bayern and loan Gravenberg in January. He’s fed up with lack of game time. I watch Ajax every week and he and Antony stood out every single week. Boy is an insane baller. Perfect heir to Partey’s throne.
Jaroda “Fascinated by the Gabriel Jesus EPL yellow card numbers, so have checked 16/17 to 21/22: Man City EPL career: 15 yellow cards in 9,306 minutes played and committing 132 fouls. That’s 1 yellow issued for every 620 minutes played and every 8.8 fouls. Current EPL Arsenal: 4 yellow cards in 614 minutes played and committing 14 fouls. That’s 1 yellow issued for every 154 minutes played and every 3.5 fouls.” Been like that for years. Like I said before, it’s nothing new. Pierre is correct this was going on under Wenger. He called it a number of times but… Read more »
WengerEagle
“Since when is turning 29 in June nearly 30? Lol.”
Ha ha. Made me chuckle, I needed that after my rant!!
The media pundits nonsense about Nwaneri is just backhanded racism because he’s black. Where was the outrage when Harvey Elliott was playing for Liverpool at 16 and started at 15, at Fulham. Pathetic when I hear them making those snide remarks.
It would be sweet if we actually won the league and Man City’s season gets derailed somehow. They’re not tight at the back in defense and with an injury to Haaland that could be enough assuming we take advantage if/when it happens. Just want to shut up all these annoying media pundits.
Whether white or Biafran, 15 and 16 year olds should Not be part of the Sports entertainment industry. Its robbing them normal childhood (peer jealousy, public envy, teamates with a debuchery lifestyle)
Sid by your logic they also shouldn’t be in the movie or music industry or social media industry either. At least try and make sense with your pronouncements.
“peer jealousy”??? ever went to school??? peer jealousy is a norm without being famous i.e. rich kids vs poor kids. Kids that play at the academies are part of the club and if one kid is performing above his grade they get promoted its not rocket science.
Thorough,
Thanks for sharing .
TBH I don’t know the lad but I’ll definitely check him out and do my homework … good post … cheers
dSid,
Izzo makes a great point.
Using your logic we should hold young people of a similar age away from all kinds of participation in the entertainment sphere be it music, dance or acting.
“”Sid by your logic they also shouldn’t be in the movie or music industry or social media industry either””
In a society that puts their children before profit they shouldnt. Guardians and managers also pose a danger to minors.
If you’re old good enough, I think you’re old enough.
Pele made his national team debut at 16 and was playing for Santos at 15, and we are talking about the stone ages in football terms, where players were not cared for like we do now:
I think the lad will be fine
Britney spears, macauly, Aaliya
Pelé grew up in poverty. He earned extra money by working in tea shops as a servant.
Exploitation
Stop taking Sid seriously – unless he’s still suffering from peer jealousy, public envy, and debauchery.
DSid,
Care to list all the ones who’ve been successful and who started out young as well?
Life is what you make of it, and there is no one size fits all for everyone but I respect your right to your opinion .
Cheers
I would keep my son as far away as possible from a certain midfielder whose escapades have him getting muscle tears majority of the season. Loooool
You play at the level you’re suited for when you’re ready- whether 15 or a foetus. That will be different for everybody and thought police should not be involved. There are enough safeguards to ensure protection
Now watch all the foetus rights people write in lol
thorough
liked the clips of Gravenberg but he seems to play fairly high up the pitch [at least in the clips] for a Partey deputy/replacement
GD4
Harry Windsor and the Half Caste Princess are opportunists who bit the hand that generously fed them and are now whinging because they miscalculated — or more probably their handlers miscalculated
they could have achieved the status they crave while staying within the royal orbit if they had been savvier
Lads
I’m gonna say it
The spice girls weren’t so bad
There
It’s out
Ray?
Half caste? Seriously?
I’m biracial and that’s extremely offensive.
Dunno what your deal is but check yourself sir.
And all saints would all get one
Except one
The one with a hooter like a boxing glove
dSidstathopoulosSeptember 21, 2022 18:39:19
Pelé grew up in poverty. He earned extra money by working in tea shops as a servant.
Exploitation
Erm sid
That’s called work ethic
🙄
GD4September 21, 2022 19:27:20
Ray?Half caste? Seriously?
I’m biracial and that’s extremely offensive.
Dunno what your deal is but check yourself sir.
So it’s okay to call the UK racist?..your words,and us not be offended…and then Ray says what he says and you immediately go on the ‘you can’t say that’ rant?
Get over yourself GD4, and take your bullshit somewhere else you tool.
The half caste princess is a problem because,
By remaining white, the aristocracy could stave off revolution from its white working classes by convincing them that the latter were superior to exploited blacks
GD4 – so what’s your stance on Megan who’s been stirring the racism pot regarding the UK media . Let’s face it a bit of a silly linking of Megan to an LA ghetto by the Mail in one headline. Compared to her complete and utter silence over the disproportionate deaths of black men by US Policemen. People don’t dislike Megan for colour reasons they dislike Megan because she’s a thoroughly manipulative and seemingly unpleasant woman. When she went back to the States she could have massively campaigned instead absolute silence. The pair of her and spoilt Harry are horrendous… Read more »
GD4
if you are personally offended I apologise…with ‘half caste’ deleted I stand by the previous statement
Sid – what revolution? Britain has successfully avoided revolution in each Century of modern history. There will be no revolution it will never happen
Sid
Marx came to England to write the Communist Manifesto because he thought that was where the Revolution was going to start…he underestimated how the inertia of the English Middle Class counter-balanced working class dissatisfaction
Ray in La
The most dehumanising and prejudiced thing I’ve heard recently is Pale , Male and Stale
It’s constantly being used to cull middle aged and older men who are predominantly white from jobs
100% prejudiced
Nowadays half caste is out of the lexicon . Probably best to refer to mixed race or attempt to define how person identifies
Marie markymark Antoinette
Me Again Markle and the cuck are an example of all that’s wrong with the modern world. They take selfishness to a whole new level. But it’s the constant lying that grinds my gears. The story where she compared herself to Nelson Mandela was nauseating. But it demonstrates how deluded she is. Clearly a narcissist and a fantasist who grew up dreaming about being a Princess. The fact Oprah has disowned her after her team fact checked her claims in the interview tells you everything. She knows her invite to the wedding was for one reason only. Markle has no… Read more »
Is Andy disliked for being a horrendous individual?
I’m not surprised Talksport are criticising Arsenal for playing the youngest ever player. It’s what they do.
Of course the lads not ready but that’s not the point. They’ve sent out a powerful message to young players everywhere. At the same time, this young lads gets a bit of experience and a reward for what I understand, is his fantastic attitude.
How anyone can object is beyond me. But then again, it reflects how we are viewed and match officials are included in that.
Marky,
Honestly I’m not following you
AFC Forever
I agree with your earlier post in almost every detail, but it amused me that the summary of the post was longer than most people’s longest posts 🙂
Ray in LA, the demographics might have changed since then
Judging by the articles on NewsNow…soccernet Nigeria and All Soccer Nigeria are fastidiously tracking Nwaneri although the latter is also very excited about Balogun Being a gooner is very special I am part of a group of Arsenal supporters that use a pub in Pasadena…if we had previously passed on the street we would not have given each other a second glance, but we have developed an easy tolerance for each and enjoy the group both at the games and outside the immediate orbit of the football I help the younger kids with their resumes and and other career stuff… Read more »
Mudryk always looks lively and threatening and always creates something..exciting player
GD4 – I’m saying that Megan created flames of supposed racism within the UK but ignored a far worse and dangerous situation in the US. She could have not possibly been immune to the situation in the States. I personally believe she did this because she campaigns for herself and herself only and was playing to a US audience. She didn’t dare do the right brave thing and risk public anger in the States. A vain shallow individual. The dislike for her in the UK is not based around race it’s bound around her unpleasant , selfish behaviour. People see… Read more »
Sid – yes Andy appears to be pretty unpleasant
Back to football
Marky,
You’ve gotta be kidding me surely?
Wow.
If that’s what you believe I’m not gonna bother debating it.
Regardless of how I feel about it I’m gonna respect your rights to your opinions.
Cheers
It’s funny how some people get offended by Meghan and Harry who’ve committed no crimes but pay no mind to Andrew who was involved in a sex trafficking ring and refuses to answer for his crimes.
Unbelievable.
Ray,
Are you Nigerian?
Aren’t ya satisfied with Iwobi and Victor Moses and Efan Ekoku? Surely y’all gotta start grooming yer own youth and stop poaching boys groomed in the UK Bruv.
What happened to all the blokes who were winning the U17 trophies … used to hear about them high flyers when I was coming in academy days .. surely y’all should be tapping into them.
I heard you lot were hot on Saka, ToMori and even Tammy Abraham’ but no luck lol
GD4 – yeah wow – Andy is unpleasant, Megan is unpleasant. Andy can go to prison not arguing against that. However he likely won’t as they are going to have to prove coercion, under age activities etc . This is muddied by US and UK age of consent differing
The minute I saw Arteta’s rationale for introducing the kid I knew he would get blowback. He said he saw him train twice but he liked what he saw and it was a gut feeling that made him do it. So, another words a purely PR move introducing the youngest ever in 90th minute up 3:0. Again, I liked it, and only wish it was on 80 minutes but whatever. Let’s not pretent we wouldn’t do the same had Conte introduced one of his academy player no one’s ever heard of in identical circumstances. As a rule, I’m against 90… Read more »
GD4
I understand your position regarding Andy, but nobody is trying to put a good light on his behaviour or excuse it in any way, whereas the ‘Sussexes’ are defended in some quarters for their appalling behaviour
Wow Ray,
It’s funny how you add “appalling”” to Meghan and Harry but use no strong to describe a child molesting criminal.
Again this is exactly what I’m talking about.
Unbelievable!
You just confirmed my point!
Markymark
Amazing how much you can disdain someone you don’t personally know so much. I guess that’s what happens when ginned up information is swallowed line-hook-sinker from the tabloids.
It’s always easier to dislike the outsider who can’t help but stand out.
GD4
Let them be.
I’ve always wondered why Meghan sets people off into such apoplectic rages.
To Ray and others, lemme help you out with your issues and I’ll spell it out!!
Implicit BIAS:
“Implicit bias is the unconscious associations of specific traits with members of a demographic group that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions without our awareness or intentional control.”
Diss,
It’s amazing how with the right stimulus the hidden thoughts and traits of people get revealed. So many times athletes or public figures of certain ethnic groups are repeatedly associated with negative thoughts through these negative vibes that some people don’t even know they’re exhibiting …
Shyt is crazy
‘This is muddied by US and UK age of consent differing”
No muddling. It’s the place where the offence was a committed that has jurisdictional authority.
What coercion needs to be proven when he’s going after minors plied up on alcohol. You seem to be happy to muddy up HRH Andy’s nasty proclivities but you’re more unambiguous about Meghan.
Dissenter- I’m not raging but I spot a disconnect. Using a PR machine to claim racism in the UK. Whilst In the US where there was a horrendous level of black male deaths by Police Authorities- not a word ! That’s my issue she’s in it purely for herself where her career would be effected , absolute silence . How very convenient.
GD4
Yea, I believe the hysterical reaction to Meghan in certain quarters needs to be studied scientifically by social scientists.
There’s a lot of mass hysteria going on there and some of it is just over the top.
Dissenter- depends if they accuse him of having sexual relationships under the age of consent correct . The most commonly quoted one was in the UK as far as I can tell she was over the age of consent at that time in the UK.
If he gets locked up I won’t be complaining, I suspect he won’t though . Simple as that.
Diss,
I don’t wanna be calling folks out on the site but the fact that a poster could call Meghan and Harry, appalling and use no such words for Andrew just encapsulates all I’ve been talking about it. Again shyt is crazy
Markymark Your whataboutism is a bit petty. Yes, there’s racism in America but for whatever reason, the BLM protests of 2020 were more vigorous in the UK. It’s possible that thing’s aren’t as rosy on your shores, like you want to think. Maybe Meghan is not a likeable character but the comments that get directed her way are often disgraceful. I doubt that even war criminals get more condemnation that the vitriol that the general UK public directs at Meghan Markle. Just reread your comments posted above. What type of grown adult carries that much hatred for a public figure… Read more »
Dissenter- I’ve always felt you sound a bit hysterical and prone to fits of rage
Markymark
…and you know that from the internet?
Much like hating so much on a young woman who has the misfortune of marrying a royal, from reading your daily tabloids
Go dry your tears mate.
Again hysterical on your part – you are projecting your anger from your shadow psyche . You’ve kicked off here because I’ve raised obvious high rates of death’s of black men when they encounter serving US police officers. You’ve become very very offended simply because I raise an issue about the States. You seem to be very happy to keep this at arms length in the UK. As soon as the US is mentioned out you spring There are issues in the UK. Obviously so. Recently we have a case that needs to be thoroughly investigated. It will be and… Read more »
Dissenter- the only one is crying is you sunshine. Do something worthwhile like campaign for police training in the US. A PR led girl who tried to get herself onto Made In Chelsea can look after herself
Markymark I h9nestly don’t read your posts enough to know what shit you’re shoveling out right now Bigotry exist in every culture and society. Some of the worsts bigots I’ve encountered in life are among black people in America. It doesn’t uniquely reside in any race or culture You have no idea what went on with Meghan Markle, who was an outsider in the British royal family and you don’t know what happened behind closed doors so drop the silly notion that she was crying wolf. Anyone can be bigoted, including royal staff who may not be acquainted with dealing… Read more »
The Arsenal are Top of the League, yet the conversation gets hijacked by virtue signalling. Look, I’m over continued bullying by people of how black people have it so bad. This is an Arsenal blog, we’re Top of the League, it’s not The View 😂
Dissenter- neither do you either so stop trying to hold an all knowing high ground . As for the shit I’m shovelling. I’ve actually had some interest in Racial justice within the US since seeing a documentary on Tulia Texas where an undercover cop managed to incarcerate 1-10 of the black population on trumped up drug charges. It’s something that really moved me. It jolted me into the realisation that brutal repression was still very much present. Absolutely horrendous and not matched in any other Western democracy. Your trying to equivocate over this. Face up to the truth the States… Read more »
More than happy to Arsenal it onwards and upwards
Sid – you’re in complete bollocks mode mate
GD4
sorry you missed the implication that both the actual and alleged behaviours are appalling in their very different ways — all three of them reek of entitlement and a presumption that they will not be held to account for their actions
but I digress…I am more concerned about GJ and the yellow card situation and how to play it — try to minimise the chances for a fifth yellow in the NLD so he is available for Pool, or not risk him in the NLD so he is definitely available for the latter
First of all Ray,
There is no comparison between the behavior of the two parties and it’s funny that you only used appalling when it came to Meghan and Harry.
Stop digging my friend
GD4
I’m not sure why the three parties were in the same conversation, therefore I’m not sure why it is important to compare and contrast them
the discussion began as a reaction to H&M and somehow A was dragged in…and then if you didn’t immediately express sufficient disgust with A then your opinion of H&M was discounted
it’s like saying that the only valid opinions about our dealings in the transfer market are the ones preceded by a statement that we need to do more about addressing global warming
Hi Kev Apologies for taking a while to you, but as you know I don’t post much because I’m not going to pretend to be excited about a PR rinse and repeat programme. As I said in a previous post, Arsenal are the only ‘big’ club in world football who have continually gambled on rookie managers over the last 90 years, from Tom Whittaker in the 1930’s right up to Mikel Arteta today. Our organisation just doesn’t have what it takes to join the elite. Arsenal’s record in Europe is atrocious, yet it has never been regarded as an urgent… Read more »
‘I don’t post much because I’m not going to pretend to be excited about a PR rinse and repeat programme.’
After all your bullshit, no nothing, pompous accusations about Arteta and how wrong I was to back him… you don’t want to post because you were embarrassingly wrong and it’s tough to admit it.
Give it up Herbs, you don’t understand the game like I do. Shame you can’t eat some humble pie like most of the others that went against the narrative of the blog.
Ooof
Le grove was spicy last night
Andy should be locked up
Meghan is a cunt. You can see it on her face. Neither are good people, clearly.
I used to feel defensive towards the royal family and proud of the heritage but now I couldn’t care less. But in the topic of how much they cost the tax payer (£100m) every year, it’s absolute pocket change compared to how much we spend on migrants (£4bn-£13bn per year) and foreign aid (over £10bn every year) Truly staggering
Quiet on here today though
No news is good news
Nwaneri being compared to Phil foden
I’d love another local lad to come though and become a world class playmaker
Imagine- Saka ESR and Nwaneri playing behind Nketiah in the champions league final. All English lads. That would be extremely satisfying
Sid.
And you’re right, the name is Biafran. We had an Obinna Nwaneri in the Super Eagles a while back. Don’t know if they’re related as details about his parents are pretty scant.
And about 15 year olds not having their day in the limelight, that should have started with McCaulay Culkin right? My childhood would have been so incomplete man
GD4.
You’re welcome. I don’t know how Bayern get those deals done. I can’t believe for the life of me Antony went to circa 90mil but they got Gravenberg for a little above 20 million. He’s like a Partey/Wijnaldum hybrid. That’s how highly I think of the guy.
Ray
thoroughliked the clips of Gravenberg but he seems to play fairly high up the pitch [at least in the clips] for a Partey deputy/replacement
He’s actually a deeplying plahmaker/DM. He has a bit of Ramirez about him so he definitely can play CM too. One moment boy is in his box and the next moment he’s led a counter to the other 18 yard box. These are playersweshouldbegetting ahead of teams like Bayern.
Sheeeeeed!!! I stepped into a politics mine.
Whatever happened to we are top of the league ? We have Saka, Martinelli, Jesus, Odegaard as one of the top shot creating performers in the league. In the company of names like Debruyne, Salah, Harry Kane. Four players while our rivals have one or two on the list. Funny enough Granit Xhaka is not too far behind as well. I believe this kind of stat translates well throughout the season if players can maintain performance. In 2015/16 when we were competing for the title, Santi Cazorla, Ozil and Aaron Ramsey (I think?) were in top 15 for shot creating… Read more »
Naija nicely noted. Just to add we’re top for dribbling stats as well as having 3 players on the top 5 list of prolific dribblers. We’re becoming a well oiled machine thks days