January 1 is Wilsher's birthday, and Happy 30th Birthday to Little Threat!
To put it bluntly, it is estimated that Willsher will not have a happy birthday, because his career prospects are uncertain, and then this day he watched a jaw-dropping game...
Arsenal's match against Manchester City, as long as it is a gun fan, may not be convinced!
City only had two shots on target in this game, including penalties, and two shots on target produced two goals.
So in fact, Manchester City really did not create too many opportunities in this game, really did not give as much as before, even in the case of one person ahead, in fact, Arsenal did not collapse, Manchester City did not beat through the Gunners.
Coupled with this referee stealing scene, how can gun fans calm down?
Regarding the details of this game, we will talk about the time reasons for the next issue, but let's talk about the game briefly:
It was originally a good situation, in fact, before Xhaka sent the point, Arsenal was leading both the scene and the score, but once the penalty was scored, followed by a penalty, the face was very different from the mentality of both sides.
Calmly speaking, I think the penalty is a penalty, and Gabe's second yellow card can indeed be given, but do you dare to give Manchester City such a decisive card? As for the suspected penalty of Erdegaard in the first half, VAR does not look like it is given, and it is just a normal game, but it is easy to feel different in such a game!
Heck, it's not that you have to win Over City, but you do have a chance, and if you can win Manchester City, it will be of great significance to this season, both substantively and psychologically!
I am personally satisfied with the preparation and performance of the Arsenal team, the lads are very effective and eager to win, the last half hour is passive, but the opponent is Manchester City, plus one less person, plus the referee factor, what else can be... It would be nice for the players to be able to hold their breath and finish the game.
In normal time, I think the whole team is very focused and excellent, but Thomas, Saka, Martinelli, Fuan Jianyang and Tierney performed particularly well, in fact, even after playing one less person, This Manchester City did not have a good chance to break the goal, arsenal are very good. And even if you're lucky, Martinelli would have had a chance to build a lead again...
The team is definitely improving, it's obvious... I think the players also understand that if it is 11VS11, it may not be impossible to take, so this loss should not affect confidence, wait for Arteta to come back and continue to play like this, the first four of this season are promising, can only think better... Turn grief into strength.
In the past, Manchester City relied on their ability to win five or six of my service, but this time I really did not obey, more than to say, angry...
Thomas was officially voted the best player of the game by the Premier League.
If Martinelli could score that empty goal, the best person in my mind would be Martinelli, but Martin Jr. unfortunately didn't take the chance, so I thought it would be perfectly fine to give the best to Thomas.
Thomas is very focused in this game, there is no distraction at all, his reading level, passing ability to get rid of the ball, interception and confrontation are at the best level, it can be said that the reason why Arsenal and Manchester City did not lose control in this game is that Thomas played very well, and there was no problem in giving him the best.
But in the coming weeks Arsenal will have to deal with the absence of Thomas and hopefully Lokunga and Xhaka will get the job done...
Xhaka is really difficult to say, in fact, this game his comprehensive play is not bad, but the penalty area to send a point buried everything, Silva is indeed looking for a penalty component, but you have obvious pulling action on your hand, and there is obvious physical contact under your feet to block the other party's forward route, which can only give the referee a reason to judge the point, hey...
Official: Nketiah missed this game due to the diagnosis of new crown, I wish you a speedy recovery!
The game is over, anger, resentment, chagrin will not help, we still have to pay attention to the next schedule, and the test has just begun.
Oba has gone to the African Cup of Nations, And Nkai has now been diagnosed again, so in a short period of time, only Lacazette has a center forward available, so the front line is suddenly in a hurry.
The most worrying thing is that Thomas, who has been in better form lately, will leave the team, which is an irreparable loss in the short term, and hopefully the team can find a way to crack it...
Mali, Chambers and Cedric, three previously confirmed players, have all resumed training.
It's also too fast, and it feels like it's really being treated with a heavy cold over there...
Arsenal is now diagnosed with a lot of people, but a little fortunate that there is no main force confirmed for the time being, but no one dares to be optimistic, so the biggest wish of the New Year is that this epidemic can quickly pass and return to normal life!
Arteta, who was recently diagnosed with COVID-19, attended the pre-match press conference in the form of a video in his home, and he talked about some of the issues that people cared about (only to say some topics that were not time-sensitive, because the release would appear too late to be launched before the game).
How are you and the team doing now?
First of all, I felt better today (Friday), I had a tough few days, but I've already experienced the disease before, so it wasn't that bad. The team is in a good situation now, we tested the whole team, except for those who were previously diagnosed, no new infected people appeared (it was later confirmed that Nketiah was also confirmed, but the Tower team estimated that the results had not yet come out at the time of the development conference).
Do you communicate with the coaching staff via video during the game?
We'll keep in touch, but at the same time I want to give them the responsibility and the freedom to make decisions on the pitch, because being close to the players in the technical zone and watching the game from home is a completely different situation. So I'm going to provide support at home and help at specific times, but they have to do that to communicate with the players.
What's the latest development on Niles' transfer to Roma?
Any information about any player, we keep it a secret, niles is our player at the moment.
Does Arsenal's current form justify your decision against Aubameyang?
The key to me is not right or wrong, the point is that the decision is based on the inevitable results of what you ask of them.
I made that decision, I said we would take a venue to assess the situation.
Do you communicate with the team through Zoom at halftime?
Hope everything goes well so I don't have to worry too much, they just do it. But we've already discussed that, and obviously we'll have an exchange at that time.
Do you expect Arsenal to be active in the market in January?
We expect some active operations as there are some players and some loans that we hope to complete. But it also depends on a very complex market, and this transfer window is short, so let's see what happens.
In fact, the original text is very long, but because it is now after the game, and the pre-match press conference is of little significance, so let's understand some problems that are not time-sensitive.
First of all, Arteta looks in good spirits, although he can't command on the spot, but it is estimated that he will be back soon, I hope everything goes well!
Then Niles this matter, feel that Roma has a great chance, after all, Arteta did not deny Niles's transfer, but said that it is inconvenient to disclose...
Finally, the transfer market, look at the meaning of the Tower team, Arsenal must have a move in January, maybe there is a loan, maybe there is an introduction, we wait and see, this season may be the closest to the top four in recent years, the top management fiercely pay money, maybe it can change qualitatively!
Then wait for the post-match press conference, and that's it before the game.
Finally look at a few rumors.
According to Fussball Transfers, Arsenal is also interested in acquiring Zakaria.
Mönchengladbach officially announced this week that Zakaria would be leaving after his summer contract expires, and arsenal are one of them, according to Fussball Transfers, given that the midfielder can be waived.
Arsenal have "already approached" Zakaria, who is valued at £24.3 million, and Arteta is eager to step up his midfield position in the summer, but because of Zakaria's contract situation, he is now free to negotiate contracts with other clubs, so the Gunners must speed up if they want to reach an early deal with the midfielder.
Zakaria has confirmed that he will not renew his contract and he will transfer freely, but the competition is certainly fierce.
Moreover, even if Arsenal are really interested, it seems that they want to get visa-free in the summer, but what about January? Far water is difficult to save near the fire ah... It stands to reason that January should actually strengthen the midfield.
Italian transfer expert Schila said recently that Arsenal and Lyon have begun negotiations on the transfer of Bruno Guimarães.
Skira wrote on his social media: "Arsenal are really interested in Lyon midfielder Guimarães and Edu loves the player and has opened negotiations to try to sign him.
Let's see what happens, all players in the transfer market have prices.
It won't be an easy deal for Arsenal, but Edu is working and if an important offer is received, Olas (chairman of Lyon) could sell Guimarães. ”
The 24-year-old Guimarães' contract expires in 2024 and the Brazilian has contributed five assists in 22 all competitions this season.
Recently, arsenal and Guimarães have been rumored a lot, and Skira has also talked about it, many fans have also asked, but I personally still think it is prudent to look at it, so far there is no Arsenal reporter to confirm that the team is operating Guimarães.
Guimarães contract is not short, and certainly can not be rented, if you want to buy, I am afraid the price is at least 30 million, I do not know if Arsenal have this budget.
So wait and see, now it's uncertain.