The 0% chance game + Miedema/Walters

Morning all.

I had a dream final evening a few goalkeeper with no arms. I’m guessing it’s bought one thing to do with how Vicario will play tonight within the sport I simply can’t carry myself to observe. I don’t know what I’ll do, however I can’t endure it no matter occurs. If Metropolis win as simply as I believe they may, that’s not price sitting by way of. And if by some miracle Sp*rs get themselves able to take one thing from the sport, the stress might be an excessive amount of.

There may be nonetheless one thing to play for after Aston Villa’s extremely chaotic and entertaining 3-3 draw with Liverpool final evening. My favorite bit was when John McGinn, who routinely clatters across the pitch like some type of giant-arsed Angus bull on PCP, took exception to the actual fact somebody gave him a bit again in a single problem. Moaning and bleating on the ref till he was instructed to close up. Positive, he might need a cracked rib, but it surely was an important instance of a lad who likes to dish it out however can’t take it.

It appeared like Liverpool have been going to win fairly simply, however one foolish mistake swung the momentum again in Villa’s favour they usually scored a few late objectives to take a degree. I watched Unai Emery on the sideline, and whereas I can acknowledge he’s doing an excellent job at Villa, I simply can not take him significantly in any respect. He’s clearly a superb coach who’s getting so much out of those gamers, however I believe I’m nonetheless too traumatised by his time at Arsenal – which wasn’t all his fault I ought to add – to do something however look on in a type of weirded-out surprise. Perhaps that’s simply me.

Anyway, that end result signifies that it’s nonetheless potential for Sp*rs to complete forward of Villa, if outcomes go their means – beginning with tonight. Besides for a lot of of their followers, a win is anathema to them if it helps Arsenal win the title. Folks say ‘What if the state of affairs was the opposite means round, how would you are feeling?’, and there’s most likely one thing to that – however it could imply that Sp*rs are difficult for the title on the ultimate day and we don’t deal in ridiculous fan fiction right here. Let’s attempt to keep vaguely grounded.

Huge Ange is definitely not of a thoughts to put down and take it from Man Metropolis, saying:

I perceive rivalry. I used to be a part of one of many largest ones on the earth within the final couple of years with Celtic and Rangers however I’ve by no means, and can by no means, perceive if somebody needs their very own group to lose.

Actual success seems to be like trophies. Anything in between, bragging rights, no matter it’s, is completely which means­much less to me or anybody concerned with me. We’ve bought a sport we need to win.

Which could be of some small consolation to Arsenal followers in the course of the day, the concept that they are going to be taking this sport significantly, however I believe everyone knows what’s going to occur. Romero, a person whose mind consists of an empty field with one other empty field inside, will overlook to mark Haaland within the ninth minute, permitting Metropolis to go 1-0 up. Then Foden will rating a aim that appears good however if you step again and examine it objectively you realise there’s no means he must be scoring it, after which that’ll be that. James Maddison might be excited about being the Yorkshire Pudding King at his household’s Sunday roast, whereas the motley excuses for midfielders they’ve will get the runaround from Rodri who will barely have to interrupt a sweat to do it.

See, I’ve saved you the time later. There may be merely no means Sp*rs can get something from this sport. Quote me on it. Zero. Nada. Nothing. Minus infinity alternative for them. 0% probability.

And that’s 100% reality.

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Elsewhere, the massive information round Arsenal Girls is that Vivianne Miedema is leaving the membership in the summertime. The announcement was made yesterday, her subsequent vacation spot is unknown publicly however I believe goes to go away Arsenal followers a bit sad, however for extra on what she did in crimson and white throughout her 7 years on the membership, Tim has a superb tribute piece over on Arseblog Information that’s nicely price your time.

In the meantime, Artwork de Roche stories for The Athletic that Reuell Walters will go away the membership this summer season:

Perceive Reuell Walters is about to go away Arsenal on the expiry of his contract this summer season

Was provided a brand new deal however declined. 1st group publicity now wanted. Being monitored by golf equipment in PL, Championship Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy & Belgiumhttps://t.co/zU3PIAB2uh

— Artwork de Roché (@ArtdeRoche) Might 13, 2024

I don’t suppose that’s actually a lot of a shock. He did make the bench with some frequency previously, however that was as a lot right down to the paucity of choices on the time. He’s primarily a central defender, and if you take a look at who you need to compete with at Arsenal today, you’ll be able to perceive why a younger participant would select to depart for the potential of extra common enjoying time elsewhere. Better of luck to him.

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Extra right here tomorrow.