This is like the brightest season for Arsenal in the recent years.
They have a pretty good chance to go for the English Premier League and Europa League titles both. They have done a good work so far about balancing them. For now they are completely concentrated on their EPL matches and things are going well there. They haven't faced a bigger team than PSV in the Europa League yet. But I think they would still show a good performance. Their results in their domestic league must be a good proof for that. As they care about both tournaments they wouldn't be complacent here as well. Besides they are lucky about another thing that one of the biggest title contenders is going to be out of the tournament by this stage already.
I for one have enjoyed Arsenals game so far, as long as this season is concerned. Their performance after the world cup break has shown a steady rise in team spirit mostly following the absence of Gabriel Jesus to injury. a As title contenders, their contention for the Europa League title is a hard fought one with more hopes of success than failure. Till they face a bigger team, only then can you and I steady our faith in their abilities to even lift a trophy this season. So far Arsenal have won more than half of the total matches they are expected to play. So I don't think there's anything left for them to prove other than maintaining their team spirit. Winning against a big team should be a subjective topic because arsenal have already recorded a win against big clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Ac Milan and many others. If there is any other big-name team awaiting Arsenal's defeat, it should be Man united and Manchester city, and with the current signing made by the club, I think Arsenal is fully prepared for any challenge ahead. |
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Given how the oil clubs have inflated the transfer fees of players (and their salaries) for all clubs that are not top clubs, this business model remains the only possible one. I am surprised that UEFA does not introduce a salary cap and other restrictive measures that would slow down the gap between the top clubs and the rest. Instead, they come up with an FFP that doesn't work. But what else can you expect from corrupt officials. I think that something serious will be discussed only after some major bankruptcy (for example, Barcelona).
The sad part is that other clubs are not taking advantage of this. If the oil clubs are making this a huge thing, and spending insane amount of money, just sell your players for high price and do not spend high amount of money for players. Like even though they are not an oil club, Real just spent 60-70 million on some 16 year old kid, does that even make sense to you? I believe that teams that are not rich at all should take the money from oil clubs by selling them players for super high amount of money, and then use that money to build a young team and keep repeating that, when the time comes they will be all great because they made profit from oil clubs to begin with. Real spend the money it earns, it's a profitable club. The fact that Real spends a lot of money on young players is a consequence of the fact that the oil clubs have inflated wages and transfer fees. If football officials were seriously interested in this issue, they would have long ago taken real measures to maintain the financial stability of all clubs, but they are not interested in this, since they are corrupted by oil money. #real spends 16-17 million on 16 years old kids Lol@bitgolden. That's not a bad thing for a club to do. Now if u ask me, I will say it pays them today. Real Madrid has spent on young stars for long, other clubs keep selling their stars on a huge amount to them and today they are running out of players to compete in leagues, some are having poor performance due to overused players. Real Madrid hardly sell good players, most of the real good player leave on free transfer. Where and how they got their money shouldn't be a problem. Team's that are not rich should either loan money, sell their shares, or apply for grants from higher investors to build their team if they want to grow. |
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Spezia and Atalanta drew today, as well as Torino vs Verona, whose match also ended in a draw. So now Roma are one goal ahead of Bologna and Lecce is one goal behind Lazio who are both in the match. I'm sure that AS Roma will be able to win today's match, as well as Lazio, although other surprises can still occur because the match is still ongoing. What do the observers here think ?
Although it ended in a draw, I'm very disappointed with Atalanta, they should have won this match against Spezia and got three points. Roma playing at home is their advantage so far Bologna is also having trouble attack defense of Roma, but it seems that Roma can win. Lazio also looks the same as going to win the match against Lecce, also so far that match was dominated by Lazio although they were playing at home against Lecce. It's not bad that it ended in a draw, at least sharing a point is better than losing a whole three points. Though Atalanta needed a win in that match. Now It's a tough fight for Juventus, Inter Milan, Roma, Lazio, and Atalanta as they all have just 2 point difference. It seems Napoli's indomitable run is heading somewhere, and if they have a win against inter milan tonight they will be 8 points ahead of AC Milan, and that will be okay to lead the table. |
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all the major sports newspapers confirm this indiscretion on Cristiano Ronaldo's contract with Al Nassr, in my opinion this is a genius of Cristiano Ronaldo's agent, he's going to earn a few million euros and keep a place in the most important competition for club and at 38 he can still remain competitive. For New Castle it remains a hit on the transfer market even though it is preparing to become one of the most competitive clubs in Europe
Newcastle are showing a great game this season and given the problems of the competitors, their chances of getting into the top 4 are very high, I think they are favorites against Tottenham/Liverpool/Chelsea. Now I will root also for Newcastle (although I do not like oil clubs) - I really want to see Ronaldo's epic return to Europe plus a strong new club in the Champions League. The owner of Newcastle United has denied the claim that he is making plans to move in signing Ronaldo in any slight given opportunity I think this is the right time for the media to rest their case and stop sponsoring irrelevant and fake news around the internet. Ronaldo now has a club and we should allow him to enjoy his new club and not to link him to another club when being unveiled in his new club. |
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I just watched CR7 presentation in a stadium full of fans, it was certainly a full stadium. To some extent, everyone understands that he would like to continue his career in Europe, but it so happened that he was fully appreciated as a football player in Asia. Now he is the highest paid football player and can enjoy life, maybe he wanted everything to end differently, but who knows, he is a legend anyway.
It’s absurd hearing or reading fan’s opinions criticizing Ronaldo for joining Al Nassr. At 38 having won everything there’s in Europe I think it’s not bad seeing him going to Asia. He should be applauded rather than mocked. I am happy for him if that’s where his happiness lines and I believe and hope he returns to Europe someday because it is not out of question. They have been players that went out of Europe in their prime and Came. Players like Axel Witsel Yannick Carracci and also Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Also Ronaldo once said he would love to retire at Sporting. So this seems like a break to him after this disastrous season. I am very much surprised at those that are mocking Ronaldo for making his all right choice that will give him peace of mind and happiness and especially that will give him more money. There is nothing you can tell me about humanbeing apart from making more money even as rich As Ronaldo is he still needs more money to continue to maintain his standard and level take care of his family and extended ones . His strength is gradually failing because 38 is a very large number so he should not gamble his career again, he should enjoy his money and old age |
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  It looks like Messi has returned to PSG at this time and has started training again with the PSG squad. This is good news considering that after he left for quite a while after successfully bringing Argentina to win the 2022 world cup. Messi's return will certainly make PSG's performance improve again and Neymar also seems to have joined training after receiving a red card sanction when yesterday met Strasbourg. I love the warm welcome that was given to Messi on arriving to his club PSG. Messi is a very good and exceptional player and in addition to his best personality as a footballer he is also cool-headed and down-to-earth he is not pompous and therefore he deserves all the warm welcome that was giving him and from henceforth he will play with peace of mind in PSG knowing that he has accomplished his greatest dream as a footballer. Shalom Messi |
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With the financial conditions of Arab clubs which can be said to be unlimited for a number of clubs there, of course, the arrival of Ronaldo to this league will obviously open up access for other players who are labeled stars and even any Arab club can bring in their money.
Even now, it seems that initially the Japanese and Korean leagues were always looked at, now the stigma has moved to Arabic for the Asian zone.
Even the blind can see that Cristiano Ronaldo is influential. Right now, Al Nassr Club is the club that receives the most media attention. The local club became well-known within a week thanks to the "Ronaldo effect," and their social media following soared. He is welcomed by the Arabic club. See his welcome when officially introduced. It was absolutely insane for a player's welcome and it might even be the single most grandiose official player welcome and introduction to date. The Ronaldo effect has also made several people within the scope of Jersey sales increase rapidly until now. Many negative things can be said about Ronaldo by people that do not love him. I don't have problem with that but almost everybody will attest to the fact that Ronaldo's influence is very much he is the most popular personality on Instagram and whichever club he goes he attract social media attention to the club and other Investments because of Ronaldo you will see many sponsors will come to endorse his new club. Ronaldo is a great player and a big dream Chaser . I love him for that |
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Erik ten Hag has had an impressive start at Manchester United. After 25 games at Manchester United, United has a 72% winning rate under his management. He really benefited from some tough decisions he made. His work has been going well, and he will likely continue to do so as long as the club allows him to do it in his own way. It is because of this privilege that he has been given by Manchester United that he has achieved this result. What is the most important thing right now for Manchester United? What matters is how it ends, not how it starts.
the appearance of manchester united vs bournemouth was really impressive, but there was an incident that van de beek had to experience, it was reportedly unclear whether it was a serious or minor injury.  I don't really know if it is only me or any other person is feeling that VDB is not living upto expectations. Erik ten Hag has decided to be giving him good playing time and in all his featuring for Erik ten Hag, there is no single match that I will say I was impressed by Beek's performance. I feel that he is blowing up his chances. |
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However, Rashford is not really the answer to United's needs in the centre-forward position. like it or not, Ten Hag had to bring in some newcomers, especially pure stickers, to sharpen their front line. We'll see which players Ten Hag will bring in this January. If he brings in the right players, I'm sure Manchester United will be an opponent who can again be on a par with the big clubs competing in the European League competition. before preparing for the match for the playoffs later, Ten Hag will focus his troops more on the Domestic League competition to maintain the ranking they currently occupy.
Agree. United needs a center-forward The Red Devils lack a striker to play in all the leagues they currently participate in (Premier League, Europe League, etc) Erik Ten Hag also expressed his desire to sign more strikers. The rumors today. The Red Devils are in the market to bring Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig. And for a short-term option, the Red Devils reportedly want to borrow AC Milan, striker. Olivier Giroud. Though Rashford is not doing badly currently, I think the club needs a central forward, and Oliver Giroud isn't a bad striker but as it stands now I don't think Oliver Giroud can fit into Manchester United's pattern of play. Lately, man united plays without much dependency on a point man, and I think it's fine that way, if anyone should join Man united now I think Dani Olmo is the best option. He can play as an attacking midfielder or a winger. Olmo and Rashford can make a formidable pair compared to Giroud who is already aging. |
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It looks like Messi has returned to PSG at this time and has started training again with the PSG squad. This is good news considering that after he left for quite a while after successfully bringing Argentina to win the 2022 world cup. Messi's return will certainly make PSG's performance improve again and Neymar also seems to have joined training after receiving a red card sanction when yesterday met Strasbourg.
The GOAT is back to PSG and he was welcomed with a guard of honor and given an award. His absence have been greatly felt because PSG's performance was not impressive especially against Lens. Their midfield was in disaray maybe because of Messi's absence. Kylian Mbappé have been doing his best but it seems he needs the support from other key players of the team. With Neymar and Messi resuming, PSG would have to fight to solidify its grip on the first position. Len's top management have been one of the best in Europe. The have been patient with coach Franck Haise and its nice to see the club competing with PSG for the Ligue 1 Uber Eats title. I am really bored of PSG winning the league every season, maybe Lens should have it. True, Messi's return to PSG and all his colleagues smiled at him during the training session, but PSG gave the guard of honor award which we know is an extraordinary award. In the absence of Messi in the attacking line, of course, creativity on the field has decreased a little, and that seems to have been felt by Mbappe when he lost against Lens yesterday. But now that it's complete again, there are Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar, it seems that PSG will rise again. Speaking of Lens, of course it will be an interesting competition with PSG at the top of the standings, actually, I also feel bored when a league is only dominated by 1 club and maybe Lens can break PSG's series of Ligue 1 titles this season. I feel the same way, I feel there should be a different story when it comes to Ligue 1 title winners this season. Though with the current squad that PSG possesses it may be difficult for Lens. Some seasons ago, the PSG squad was not as good as it is now and yet it was difficult for other contenders to overthrow them, now that the club has been raised to a different height I'm having doubts that they could be a change in Ligue 1 writings. But as long as football is consent, I think Lenz would make a difference this time. |
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Now Real Madrid is not a club with star players, now they are very focused on the talents of young players and this has started several years ago after several of their star players started to leave Real Madrid. However, this seems to have paid off very well for Real Madrid, with many young players and a few senior players remaining, they are still very strong until now. For Liverpool, until now, nothing is certain, especially since their performance in the regular league is very bad. Darwin Nunez, who was considered to be able to solve the club's needs, seemed unable to do anything, now perhaps their only hope is Cody Gakpo, who is now ready to fill in Liverpool's attack line.
I'm happy with Real Madrid and the project they have going in the club. They are currently equipping the team with young and talented players not just going after big names and players making the headlines. Football is evolving and we are going into a new era and a new generation of fresh players and so far they are also moving with the trends and it has been paying off for them judging by their results they are getting in the season. Maybe Liverpool should emulate this and prepare not just for this season but for the future too. Since 5 years ago Real Madrid has always been monitoring the development of young talents around the world, but it seems they prefer to target young players from Brazil, say Vini Jr, Rodrygo, and most recently Endricki, as for other young French players like Tchouameni and Camavinga, all of them are still have a very young age and previously their names had never been heard in the European region. It is undeniable that Real Madrid is now able to compete with other big clubs in Europe even though they are no longer using the services of big players on the football scene. However, what several other strong European clubs have done is just the opposite, they compete with each other to pour out so much money just for players who shine in a short time, I don't have a bad opinion but it's better to imitate Real Madrid's way, of course, this will allow the club to develop gradually and it can save the player's spending budget. You are right to say this sir.. But I don't think it's easy for other clubs, especially Business inclined clubs who deals with buying players and later selling them out on for hugged prices. Clubs like Borussia Dortmund, Roma servilla and some other clubs in Europe. management like Chelsea's never gave Lampard the chance to build the team with young players, but Arsenal supported Arteta and today they have the result of building with young players. I think this achievement should be attributed to the Real Madrid management Board. If a board isn't patient enough no coach will be able to develop a team to that standard. |
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Newcastle Newcastle the top 4? That's gradually becoming a dream that they would have to fight real hard to keep up with. They di in fact lose something with this Arsenal draw bit, it's good enough than losing the match entirely. As it is, they played 18games and that's one game as many as other teams and for some, teams like Manchester City, that's 2 games ahead which gives them a chance for a better stronghold on there second spot on the league table. Manchester United have got a game to go and a better chance to move to the top 4. They are head to head on points with Newcastle but a game short. That's how good Ten Hag has bettered his side.
Fair way for both teams to draw 1 point is not a bad result than no points at all, Newcastle could be safe in 3rd place because next week Manchester United has to play against Manchester City which means the potential is a draw or a loss I don't think Manchester United can win. Manchester City is of course more comfortable because they still have 2 games to play which means potentially adding another 6 points. A lot of people didn't see Everton as a club that could draw against Manchester City, and u saying Manchester united cannot have a win against Manchester City is not a new thing. But I will have you know that, even though man united is currently not in its best form, they will play their best kind of football against man city. The list of clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United, are the clubs in England that don't yield easily to each other even if they are in their worst form. So one shouldn't be too sure that Man city will have a win against man united. |
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 The odds of Inter vs Napoli is look interesting, I don't know how Internazionale being favorite to be winner than Napoli. Because when we look how the Napoli peformance for this session, is look not fair when the odds are leaning toward to them. which this preference, I do not doubt to bet to Napoli, because from 5 match are never lost and very convincing to continue the performance in the next match. So how about you?, are you still convincing Inter?  Sometimes, odds are not given based on current performance or the form, nor are analytic conclusions drawn from a season record. The record between the competing teams is sometimes used. Napoli has won inter 14 times and inter has won them 13 times according to their h2h record. But inter Milan is more successful in series A than Napoli, and is always unyielding while playing them at home. Therefore, one shouldn't be surprised by the odds. |
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I think the ability to sign good players is one of the most needful features of a good coach. Most coaches may figure out that a particular arm of the squad needs an overhaul but they find it difficult to get the right player to fit in. I see this to be Mikel Arteta's advantage over other England coaches. He doesn't spend too much on the transfer market yet he gets what the team requires. With Murdryk's arrival, Arsenal now has an option on how to manage Gabriel's injury while expecting mac Allister. Compared to other contenders in epl and the Europa league, I think Arsenal is more prepared for the challenge ahead
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Barcelona is currently not showing the best of performances. Because Barcelona has drawn the first match after the break. That was the match Barcelona really should have not drawn.
We also very well know, that Barcelona has some problems going on with the team. The team itself is not a very balanced one. You know, they are also unable to bring in any new players, any new good players right now in the team. That’s obviously because of the financial problems they are facing right now.
Another thing is Barcelona right now is concentrating more on the La Liga title. So, I am not very confident about winning against Manchester United. Manchester United on the other hand has shown some significant improvements.
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Barcelona's only chance is that United will treat the Europa League as their second priority this season. There are all prerequisites for this - United are doing well in the Premier League and they have every chance of not only gaining a foothold in the top 4 but even climbing higher. Given the value of qualifying for the Champions League, this looks like a bigger deal than beating Barcelona. Winning the Europa League also gives a direct ticket to the Champions League but it is less "guaranteed" as there is a lot of randomness in the knockout games. I don't think Manchester United will be treating the Europa League as their second priority as you just said. Manchester United has stepped up their form a bit and is putting in more consistency in its winning, but I will not be fast to say that they will be able to overthrow Manchester city not to talk more of Arsenal who seems unyielding and indomitable this season. For that, man united will be more focused on the Europa League than The EPL. The only problem is that they will still have to defeat Arsenal before they could secure the Europa title. For now, I see Arsenal as man united greatest Rival. |
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I have no doubt that the other big title contenders must be wishing Liverpool to eliminate Real Madrid in this stage.  Because maybe Real Madrid don't have the strongest squad on paper but they have been reigning in the Champions League for long years. They know how to deal with any kind of opponent here very well. The previous season was a good example for that. They were almost being eliminated by Manchester City though but they even made a comeback in such situation. This is an opportunity for Liverpool to have some revenge on them as well actually. Because Real Madrid have a strong history against them. Liverpool are much stronger here now comparing to their EPL effort. But let's see.  I'm not sure Liverpool will be able to take revenge well in Real Madrid's match later, as you said Real Madrid is used to in the UCL so they know how to deal with opponents even though there are not many squad teams who might be better than Liverpool, I'm sure Real Madrid will easily get rid of Liverpool As it stands now, one is not wrong to say that Real Madrid is the champion league's most successful club. They have all it takes to prove their strength in any UCL match, but at the same time, this does not in any way tag them as "the champion league unbeatable". Chelsea was not England's best team last season, but they defeated them. I wouldn't say that Tuchel's boys that won the champion league last season is better than the present Liverpool squad, so for that, I believe Real and Liverpool still have equal proximity to the next round. |
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It's true that the roles of Messi and Neymar in PSG's attack line are very important, especially if it's just Mbappe, everything seems impossible to win. But when talking about PSG this shouldn't be a problem for them, it's just that when PSG face Lens, we know the closest competitor in the standings, of course it will be very difficult for PSG to win. But with this result, it is hoped that Messi and Neymar can immediately strengthen PSG again and of course they must immediately evaluate the results of the match so they don't concede any more points.
Evaluating the results of matches that have occurred when Neymar and Messi were not present is very important for PSG, because PSG's closest competitors such as Lens will continue to try to get closer if PSG lose another match this season. Even though PSG haven't been overtaken by Lens in the standings at this point, at least PSG can make their distance again so they can live each game more relaxed and not have too much pressure when the point gap has been made again. I didn't expect that PSG will simply lose to Lenz. Even when someone in this thread told me that I should be careful about the match because Lenz are in good form. I simply argued that no matter how good Lenz is their best result would be draw. I went ahead and bet for the game and was surprised when I lost it. It is clear that only Mbappe cannot do it Lol! That was because you saw it differently, and you so much believe in the PSG squad. PSG as a team now is strongly built with high dependence on the three attackers. Other arms of the team aren't as dominant as the attack combination. Therefore, without the complete attacking line , one should also expect a draw or probably a loss on the PSG side when they are playing against top French teams like Lenz, Lille or Monaco. |
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PSG had to lose the match due to the absence of two attacking players. It was the second match after the World Cup break. Messi did not return to PSG after winning the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. After Neymar got a red card in the first match, he could not play this match. PSG were missing Messi and Neymar after conceding 3 goals. Mbappe and Hakimi were also seen in a very helpless state. Kylian Mbappe could not shine in this match without Neymar and Messi. All in all, PSG had to lose without Messi and Neymar.
It's true that the roles of Messi and Neymar in PSG's attack line are very important, especially if it's just Mbappe, everything seems impossible to win. But when talking about PSG this shouldn't be a problem for them, it's just that when PSG face Lens, we know the closest competitor in the standings, of course it will be very difficult for PSG to win. But with this result, it is hoped that Messi and Neymar can immediately strengthen PSG again and of course they must immediately evaluate the results of the match so they don't concede any more points. Why? If messi and neymar will be gone someday and then did you think PSG will have no chance to win against another team? I think that is not true at all. I remind you that if PSG was also performing so well without messi before he was deciding to move from barcelona to the PSG. Hmmm that's pretty interesting to know how psg will be facing bayern. Bayern may not have world class players like messi but don't underestimate bayern. PSG can't even win against lens without messi and neymar. Im feeling very doubt if PSG will able to win against bayern. In my opinion if PSG is very bad without messi and neymar. It seems like that Messi has been playing as a key for PSG to win the match. PSG did not perform well against Lenz in the absence of Messi, does not mean that PSG isn't good without Messi, we can only say that Lenz were too strong for PSG to defeat. Without Messi, PSG can still win a match against other clubs. The only thing is that every Team has its own point man who possesses something really special. The absence of this special figure is always obvious, especially when the team is facing another strong opponent side. |
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I think it's been a long time since Real Madrid and Barcelona have been the two big teams that have attracted attention because of the very tight competition. When we look at the current condition of the two teams, of course, they are on fire. But indeed the results from Barcelona were really unsatisfactory. Luckily they are still in first place because of the difference in the number of goals. Their points are always competitive in almost every season, only last season was a little different at the start because Barcelona experienced various difficulties. But this season, both of them are getting ready for various challenges in La Liga. The race for number 1 in La Liga is truly exclusive and difficult to predict until the end.
barcelona made a horrendous signing in last year's transfer market and if they fail to be the best team in la liga then it will be a failure for xavi and his new squad, madrid is still a stable team and has a good track record in each of their matches and I'm sure the competition to fight for the best position in la Liga between Barcelona and Madrid will be very tight. Why and how will the fight between Barcelona and Real Madrid be tight when already you have said that Barcelona made horrendous signings in last year's transfer market? Even with the fact that its first choice of defense line is not too good because of age profile, Barcelona still lacks a Natural substitute in its defense and attack. with these, I will say that the current Barcelona squad I see is not fit to be a hindrance to Real Madrid in La Liga. |
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Arsenal has been robbed, man. The hand position in the extra time was a clear penalty, but the referee didn't even go to VAR. On the sideline, Arteta freaked out.
Despite this, Arsenal and Newcastle United shouldn't be too upset because neither of them lost and got 1 point, better than nothing. It was a match that directly concerned the top of the league. Arsenal still maintains a good lead, but Manchester City has benefited the most from this score. Of course, they should also win the match they will play and turn this opportunity into an advantage.
I was not able to see the match so I will not know if Arsenal was robbed or not. But I think it's a fierced fight because I expected a draw match between them but not a goaless draw. Manchester city should learn to use this opportunity to reduce the gap between them and Arsenal |
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