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13Sep By Ken AnuchaNo Comments
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Will it be upwards for Mikel Arteta and his boys from now on?

Arsenal finally got their first win of the season as they beat Norwich 1-0 in front of a packed Emirates crowd, and in all fairness for most parts of the match, the Gunners looked in total control of the game even if they experienced a few nervy moments towards the end of the game. They secured the 3 points which hopefully will kick start their season from here on. Here are some positives to take from the game: The Serious and Energetic Takehiro Tomiyasu Tomiyasu looks too serious, too athletic, and too dominant to not be a success. I am impressed. I said in May that Arsenal may well ‘use’ Arteta in the summer to recruit as I think this is his main strength. I’m very excited about all the 6 players he’s recruited. All have a good chance of being big athletic and age profile improve...
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9Sep By Ken AnuchaNo Comments
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Are stats overrated or just misinterpreted during player assessment?

Over the years statistical data collection as a means to assess players has been a subject of much debate as per its accuracy and validation in player ratings. Football is a game that should of course be exciting to watch and should bring genuine entertainment to its fans. We all love to see footballers showcase their skills and their ability on the ball or sometimes without it even. Stat data helps to also highlight some important aspects that may be missed when people watch football owing to the emotions, excitement, and in some cases fury that is associated with watching this sport. READ: Time is running out as Chelsea and Rudiger are yet to agree a new deal Simple and obvious stats like goals and assists are often easy to identify but obviously statistical data isn't just l...
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7Sep By Ken AnuchaNo Comments
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Youngsters should be eased into first teams regardless of their talents

Football often can be a physically and mentally demanding sport even for seasoned professionals since it's a sport that's centered around getting immediate results and winning honors. Many clubs also dedicate an unbelievable amount of time and resources to the development of football academies which are aimed at grooming young talented footballers in a bid to introduce them into first-team football when fully ready. Over the years, we've seen some young football players who came into the fray very early on and looked an instant hit. The likes of Leo Messi, Kun Aguero, Cesc Fabregas, and more recently Kylian Mbappe. There's the saying that goes, "as long as they can play/perform, they are old enough", but should this be applicable in every situation? Do we ignore the mental aspects...
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Why Liverpool are still title contenders despite an underwhelming summer?
6Sep By Ken AnuchaNo Comments
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Why Liverpool are still title contenders despite an underwhelming summer?

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool have been such an excellent fit since he took over the reins in the 2015/2016 season. His reign at Liverpool has seen them rise exponentially to the top of English football and also in Europe. His attacking systems made the Reds such a difficult side to come up against, a free-flowing attacking football also blended with a style of defending popularly known as the gegenpress which involves squeezing opponents in their own half and forcing them into errors, and winning the ball as quickly as possible. Liverpool have enjoyed many successful seasons under Jürgen Klopp including a Champions League triumph in 2019 followed by a league title in the following year. Over the years, Klopp has managed to keep a consistent group of players together and miraculously...
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Racism Chants; A Potential Destroyer Of The Game Of Football
6Sep By Ken AnuchaNo Comments
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Racism Chants; A Potential Destroyer Of The Game Of Football

Three Lions' players were once again a target of racial abuse by Hungarian supporters during their Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Hungary at the Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary. England defeated Hungary 4-0 in Budapest, but unfortunately, the home side were not magnanimous, their ridiculous monkey chants aimed at English players during the game were horrible moments of the fixture. This started when England players were booed by the Hungarian fans when taking a knee prior to the kick-off. During the game, incessant and sporadic monkey chants from across the stands of the crowd were targeted primarily towards Manchester City player Raheem Sterling when he touched the ball and when he set up Harry Kane for the second goal of the night. Jude Bellingham was also being abuse...
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Can Spurs keep up with the lone goals? Just 1 big chance created thus far.
3Sep By Ken AnuchaNo Comments
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Can Spurs keep up with the lone goals? Just 1 big chance created thus far.

The 2021/22 Premier League season will enter the business stages after the ongoing international break. The sides who were active in the summer transfer window will have ample time to deploy their new signings and see if they fit the bill and can help them to succeed this term. Meanwhile, we have an unlikely team leading the log presently, due to issues they had with their key man during the summer transfer window and because they have a new manager at the helm. Tottenham Hotspur are the only Premier League team that emerged unscathed from the first 3 games of the 2021/22 season with 9 points, 3 wins, no draws, no defeats, and no goals conceded. However, a look at their stats after the first three games of the season calls for concerns going forward and as we enter the business st...
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Which top PL club got the best arrivals in the 2021 summer transfer window?
2Sep By Ken AnuchaNo Comments
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Which top PL club got the best arrivals in the 2021 summer transfer window?

The 2021/2022 summer transfer window slammed shut in most of Europe on the 31st of August with some of the top clubs in England completing a few last-minute deals in one of the most exciting transfer windows in recent times.  We shall go over the incomings of these teams and see how they fared in addition to ranks as well as which team addressed areas of weakness in their various squads. ARSENAL The Gunners went into the window needing to address a lot of holes in their squad which, to be frank, was already bereft of quality footballers in areas such as defense and midfield.  They brought in a total of 6 players to complete a very busy summer in terms of incomings. The left-back area was addressed with the signing of young Benfica LB Nuno Tavares, the Gunners also addressed the CB ...
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31Aug By Ken AnuchaNo Comments
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How Arsenal did good business this summer despite not making a big name signing?

Arsenal came into the summer transfer market in need of a major squad overhaul and reinforcements in various areas. The Gunners most especially suffered from a lack of creative options which severely hampered their season last term and left them with an 8th placed finish. The Gunners struggled a lot to create chances last term and had one of their worst goal returns in years. Much of the squad recruitment plans this season was not only centered around getting a creative number 10 but also to fill up gaps in LB, CM, RB, GK, and possibly a CF as the Gunners had sent out word that they were willing to listen to offers for either of their center-forwards. Arsenal also had a flurry of players leave the club this summer in David Luiz, Dani Ceballos, Mat Ryan, and a host of others who weren...
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31Aug By Ken AnuchaNo Comments
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The rise of Mason Greenwood at Manchester United

Manchester United came out tops at the Molineux on Premier League Matchday 3 to keep themselves in good stead for this season's title race, all thanks to the lethal finishing youngster Mason Greenwood. Mason Greenwood, 19, has secured 4 points for the Red Devils out of 6 possible points in two games where they have underwhelmed. Regardless, this is a big plus for the young Englishman who United legend io Ferdinand has described as a mix of Dutchmen Robin Van Persie and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Meanwhile, those two also enjoyed successful spells at Old Trafford. The Red Devils suffered a scare on Matchday 2 away to Southampton at the St Mary's. Greenwood came to the rescue with the equalizing strike as the game ended 1 all. READ: Who is at fault for Arsenal’s worst Premier League st...
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Who is at fault for Arsenal’s worst Premier League start since 1955?
30Aug By Ken AnuchaNo Comments
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Who is at fault for Arsenal’s worst Premier League start since 1955?

It’s been a disastrous season so far for the London-based club ARSENAL, they were pummeled by Pep Guardiola'S Manchester City side with five goals as they slumped to their worst start to the season in 67 years. The Gunners were beaten by Citizens at lunchtime at the Etihad Stadium by the champions as they lost their third Premier League game in a row in the 2021/22 season. The Gunners are only the second club in English topflight football-Premier League history to lose their hattrick of games with a goal deficit of -9 at the beginning of the season. The other football side that have been in such a situation are Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 2003-04 season and they ended at the bottom of the table. Should we preempt or assume the same fate could befall arsenal if they stick to thi...
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