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@OchiengAbira @McFlybowy And psg lost to sporting so what’s ur point

@McFlybowy Arsenal has lost how many games? To be worried Abt a Portuguese team's home record? tho I don't mind the approach myself

This is the right way you would have expect him to play, minimal risk and not concede. Then kill the game off at Emirates. It might not be exciting to watch, but this is a well calculated risk. Sporting haven’t lost at home in about 16 games. You don’t go all out against them and make things more difficult at Emirates

@Paslongfeu @EBL2017 Sure the unbeaten record before this yr

@EBL2017 Well, all i know is that we can't win shit, and that Arteta's system collapse in big games. It's coaching, not the players.

🤣🤣🤣 This app is mental. Nearly 200k views creating slander on my name, and it's AI cheese. Come on, son… I dare anyone to run that on my content. You'll get a big fat 0%. Zilch, baby.

@UnitedOpinions3 @EBL2017 So pep doesn’t get it wrong he wins all games? 😂 straw man argument

@EBL2017 Brother you deserve to get hate when you claim Arteta is the best coach in the world and all this. Yet time after time after time his team is exposed. It’s ok to admit you are wrong at times. Ai or not. It’s correct to say the system fell apart and that’s on him.

@WesleyMunjemu @EBL2017 Blind hate as in your case without analysis is worse

@EBL2017 Blind optimism disguised as "objective analysis" is not fooling the masses anymore. Fact of the matter is that if we ened this season trophyless for the 6th time in a row your manager is finished, and so will be half his team. Its league or bust at this point

I am beyond calm about Arsenal from here until the end of the season. Last night's emotional outburst from the masses was predictable, but also predictably illogical. In moments like this, true analysts comes to the fore and the weak are separated from the chaff. The charlatan's reveal themselves in broad daylight. Unfortunately, they take up 99.9% of the population. Anybody who complained about Arteta's system, the balance, certain players not succeeding because of the coach, or even those complaining about certain individuals not being up to par are almost all completely mistaken. We learnt nothing new about Arsenal last night. Not one thing. From a tactical or player-based point of view. The reality of the situation is that Arsenal came up against the most in-form team in England and played a rotated team due to injuries. This is not an excuse, as Arsenal should still be beating Southampton, but losing to them becomes less of a surprise when considering the context. Arteta's selection was incredibly balanced. I only saw one other analyst on this platform say this, and he is correct. Completely. Yet he is being 'dragged' for it. The first half performance proved that to be entirely correct, too. Arsenal were dominant against a Southampton team who didn't press. However, Southampton did have some moments. Why? Because Mosquera, White, and Gabriel all made unforced individual errors which negatively impacted the flow of the game. That's football, and it can happen, but it certainly happened far too often last night which made the game basketball-y. Then, as the game wore on, Arsenal got weaker due to their injury situation. It was 1-1 at the time and Arsenal had Dowman in the #10 - a role that is instrumental to organising Arsenal's press and exerting control on the game. As good as Dowman is going forwards, his non-existent attempt at a counter-press for the first goal conceded, lack of defensive intensity, and immaturity to organise the press is why he will only be used as a wildcard late on in games against deep-lying defences or when Arsenal need a goal. Right now, he is a total passenger defensively. Then, to make matters worse, Gabriel came off injured and Havertz came off as well (no doubt to manage his load). Arsenal were simply not as well co-ordinated as they typically are defensively as a consequence of these factors all taken together. Arteta picked a rotated team which got weaker as the game went on. The second goal summed up their issues. Southampton kicked long from a goal kick down Mosquera's side, he failed to win the initial aerial duel, and instead of Arsenal having one of Rice, Merino, or Havertz to compete for the second ball on the left, they had Zubimendi, who also failed to win the duel. From here, Southampton scored in transition. Would that have happened if Arsenal didn't have injuries or need to rest Gabriel, Rice, Merino, or Havertz? No. But it did happen, and knockout football is ruthless. One loss and you're out. But does a rotated and injury-hit Arsenal team losing to Southampton mean that the club are in crisis mode? Or that the system is fundamentally broken? Or that there is genuine concern over the Premier League title race or the Champions League situation? Not to any attentive viewer, no, and here's why: In the Carabao Cup final, City surprised Arsenal tactically. Mikel and his staff should have come up with solutions at half-time, but they did not. Players also could have helped on the day, sure, but they suffered too. But, like I said at the time, would Arsenal rather be surprised tactically in the Carabao Cup final or in the league game against City? The answer is so obviously in the cup final. Now, when the league game comes around, Arsenal will be prepared to face that likely City set-up. Trust me on that. Plus, despite losing to Southampton, the balance in the team was excellent. We saw that in the first half. Just because individual errors and a weakened performance as the game went on may skew that notion does not mean that Arteta's system is flawed or that any individuals are not up to par or anything ridiculous like that. Remember, none of Raya, Timber, Saliba, Hincapié, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, and Gyökeres started. That is quite literally Arsenal's XI outside of Gabriel, and he came off injured too! Realistically, the argument being thrown about regarding the defeat to Southampton is that because Arsenal's second string XI lost, the entire season is in jeopardy. I mean… come on! What a lot of nonsense! Remove emotion from the situation. Zoom out. Realise that Arsenal are 9 points clear in the Premier League with 7 games to play. City have a game in hand, sure, but that game in hand is against Chelsea away. Plus, Arsenal have to play first in the Premier League against Bournemouth at home, giving them the opportunity to extend the lead to 12 points with 6 games to go. Arsenal are also in the quarter finals of the Champions League against Sporting Lisbon. The weakest team left in the competition. If you said this was the situation to any Arsenal fan at the start of the season, they would have bitten your hand off for it, and rightly so. Plus, I don't buy into the notion that Arsenal are in bad form as they enter the business end of the season. What a whole load of contextless nonsense that is. City sprung a tactical surprise in the final. Arsenal will be better prepared for the league game. Plus, against Southampton, Arsenal played their second string XI. They are one off occurrences. The only legitimate concern Arsenal have at this point is their injury situation. The likes of Timber, Gabriel, Hincapié, Rice, Saka, and Trossard are key figures who Arsenal need to be fit and firing to see out the season. Plus, knowing the freakish nature of these guys, I don't expect them to miss too much football from here on out. They are almost all athletic freaks and mental giants. Outside of that, I couldn't be more calm and confident about the situation. Plus, on a personal level, last night revealed that my mission on this platform is far from complete. I still have so much work to do to educate the masses. So, so much work. I feel outnumbered in this moment, but I will not waver. I never have. Not since 2017. And I am not about to start now. Signing out, EBL.

@Gsent_official1 @EBL2017 Genuinely are you even capable of holding your own views other than just narrating what is in the media?

@EBL2017 We have to be worried considering the fact that we are being coached by Mikel Arteta who is known for bottling

@ThisIsAgam @EBL2017 Clearly missed the whole point about how a 16 yo is not tactically aware of the system yet 😂

You claim the system isn’t flawed yet in the exact same breath you admit that a missed counter press from a #10 caused the defensive structure to collapse and a single lost aerial duel by Mosquera resulted in a catastrophic transition goal. That is the literal definition of a fragile tactical framework. Elite positional play which is the kind we see executed effortlessly at the Etihad insulates rotated players through technical superiority and a bulletproof rest defense. If your entire system relies on "athletic freaks" winning every single 50/50 duel to prevent transition states, you don't have a superior tactical system. You just have superior athletes. When those athletes are rotated, the "system" vanishes.

@AristotleArist3 @EBL2017 Do u even understand tactics

@EBL2017 Xavi Alonso wasn't this poor at Madrid but he was sacked, sadly Arsenal isn't an Ambitious club, Arteta should have long been sacked. Spent a billion pounds plus, 6 years in charge, just one trophy, yet can't even play football anymore, hardly create chances. Never a good coach

Calma.

@Smilinguy22 @EBL2017 Talk abt this at the end of the season So many clubs will give up so much to be in a competitive state And Arsenal were terrible a few yrs ago don’t forget how they played under Emery

@EBL2017 He's good enough to be in a competitive discussion, but not good enough to get over the line.

@McHighbury @Pius_imue What’s wrong w that guy lmao

This is aggregated data (a very common and widely accepted method of data analysis presentation) covering all Premier League games, including Arsenal away at Villa, Sunderland and Brentford. As it’s a couple of weeks old, there’s more up to date data which shows an even greater margin between Arsenal and other teams in terms of facing low block opponents. If the actual data doesn’t match your ill-conceived perception, don’t cry to me about it. Take it up with the source. markstats.club

Cynics who criticise Arteta’s style of play or criticise any of our attackers aren’t seeing the bigger picture. Arsenal face more low-block defences than any other team in the Premier League, not just by a little bit, by a lot. On top of that, this season has seen the fewest goals scored for over a decade due to a tactical shift that’s created improved defences. Arsenal have adjusted to this shift better than any other team in the League and the coaching staff and players deserve huge credit, not criticism. It’s why we’re top scorers and the top of the league.

@McFlybowy Book maker odds tell the full story as always not all these

3 teams that Arsenal could potentially lose the league or wins the league. If they walk out of here unscathed, then they’re winning the league. This game is 3 potential finals for them because this 3 clubs here can beat Arsenal or draw a point on their own day. Fingers crossed 🤞

@FIFABrit @CamBaxterr @maliknishad Clearly haven’t watched enuf

@CamBaxterr @maliknishad I really don’t think it’s that crazy

I don’t have many regrets about Arsenal’s transfer business… but I think about these 2 deals way more than I should

@McFlybowy nope only have to look at title odds to know what’s up

Everyone saying there’s always a first time forgetting that the momentum of the Title Race just switched to Man city side, they have the players, the manager and now the confidence that the Cup win has given them. It’s why the cup was important for Arsenal, especially after the way they lost, the match at Etihad becomes a more psychological battle, because a lose there confirm the lost of title. Pressure begins to set in, and when pressure comes even though this team is more matured, we can’t ignore history. Fingers crossed 🤞… It’s going to be a very interesting end of the season race.

@DickieEscalera @pythaginboots So the best midfielder must have no weaknesses?

@pythaginboots Rice not a first phase receiver yet arsenal fans claim he's the best midfielder in the world. Make that make sense.

Just some thoughts to add: 1. Zubimendi is not as elite as a first phase receiver when put under pressure 2. ⁠Rice still can’t be a first phase receiver. 3. ⁠Arsenal without Odegaard lack presence in the build up

@heavycannon1886 Go ahead nobody gonna stop u lmao

Sign some highly technical playerd in the summer or im about to jump ship, cant take watching this brand of football another season. Fucking hoofball in stage 7.

@DaRealDonreal Waiting for a mistake to hate on the team pathetic

Kepa cost us after all, that’s on Mikel

@xAlexTHFC @edugasparteta Why would we want to relegate u guys when u r free 6 points every year and take 3 points off city 😂

@edugasparteta Ah yeah I’m sure you wouldn’t want to lose a completely irrelevant game to relegate us, who exactly are you trying to lie to? 🤣🤣🤣

They’ll win the league before that, then they’ll all support West Ham that game and do the poznan when they lose to relegate us Revenge for the City game 2 years ago This is the season from hell, don’t forget that.

@ultradopemix @SuperSulat @Dumbgenius_ng @BryanAheebwa He has more tactical knowledge than a fan would have obviously

What was running in your mind? 😂

@franklineworld1 @Jake234c0l @HarveyDiamonds but a lot of other fringe players don’t thou like norgaard kepa Im all for MLS playing in fact i think he shld be playing as 8 but arteta is not gonna bench zubi or rice for him , but he’s had these small little mistakes in him for a while now n arteta won’t risk for the run in

@we14un @Jake234c0l @HarveyDiamonds You play once every 15 games obviously you will make mistakes

Myles Lewis-Skelly & Ethan Nwaneri are the future of Arsenal Football Club: These two along with Max Dowman and Marli Salmon will lead us into the future, no one should exile them out of future planning. This is what the club is all about - Hale End graduates who are incredible technical profiles that elevate ceilings. If they’re not here next season then I’m not here: #AFC

@Jake234c0l @franklineworld1 @HarveyDiamonds u can see the way MLS have played this season he has always switched off getting pesky yellow cards

@franklineworld1 @HarveyDiamonds Both nwaneri and mls were given chances last season and both took it very well. Nwaneri was our best attacker last season when saka was injured. This manager completely forgot about this and refused to play them now because they aren’t Spanish 👍

@GeorgeGunner424 @InvertTheWing what’s the benefit with them going down? They r free 6 pts every yr, takes points off city. If anything makes it more difficult for us to retain the title

@InvertTheWing This season might even top Lasagne gate, hopefully by the time we play West Ham we are champions and can repay the favour, 3 points just to make sure you go down 🤣

Fair fucking play, Tudor. Genuinely massive balls to drop Vicario on a UCL night out of all days. But I am not complaining. Takes MASSIVE balls. I am inclined to give you leeway, you are seeing issues.