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Pundits like BBC 5 Live labeled Arsenal's set-piece reliance 'boring,' but data shows their 38% of goals from dead balls ranks fifth in the league, behind Crystal Palace at 50% and Newcastle at 49%. Arsenal lead in raw set-piece tallies yet rank second in open-play goals, reflecting a league-wide rise where set pieces make up 27.5% of all goals this season amid tighter defenses. Mikel Arteta joked he's upset they haven't scored even more from routines, while a Ghana analyst's breakdown highlighted their balanced attack, earning praise over some UK takes.

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Arsenal scraped a gritty 2-1 win over Chelsea on March 1, with headers from Jurriën Timber and William Saliba off corners sealing the points and extending their lead to five.

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Marc Bernal scored the opening goal for FC Barcelona in their La Liga match against Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou, assisted by Lamine Yamal in the 29th or 30th minute to make the score 1-0. The match followed an incident where Barcelona ultras broke a window of Atletico Madrid's team bus upon its arrival with players inside.

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Gabriel, brother of Benfica captain Nicolás Otamendi, posted the image from his private Instagram account around two hours before Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Benfica on February 25, 2026, advancing 3-1 on aggregate. Vinícius scored the decisive winner in a man-of-the-match performance, despite the fresh racist incident echoing his ongoing abuse in Spain and Europe. He quickly deleted the post and went private, as fans condemned it and authorities review potential discipline, with no statements yet from clubs or UEFA.

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Just hours before a crucial Champions League match, Gabriel Otamendi shared a photoshopped image of Vinícius Júnior with gorilla-like arms and legs—prompting swift backlash across Europe.

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The 24-year-old Dutch center-back, signed for £45 million in 2023, has impressed with his pace and versatility despite Spurs sitting 16th with 29 points from 28 games and no wins in 2026. Manchester United are reportedly interested but face a £125 million price tag that's drawn skepticism, while Barcelona and Real Madrid are also watching closely. His contract runs to 2029, but a Spurs drop could slash his value, prompting fans to debate cashing in or holding onto a captaincy contender.

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Micky van de Ven has turned down a new five-year deal at struggling Tottenham, leaving his future wide open amid their relegation battle.

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Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are tracking 19-year-old Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Archie Gray due to his potential. Tottenham's precarious position in the Premier League table raises the possibility of a transfer. Liverpool has also shown interest in Gray for the summer window.

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Bazilfx, a YouTuber sharing trading tips, posted that the holdup was 'God's protection,' a message that drew over 20,000 likes and millions of views after strikes killed three workers and injured 58 in the UAE. Supporters praised it as divine intervention, citing Bible stories of individual sparing, while skeptics with thousands of likes argued it was just routine visa bureaucracy or luck, questioning why God would protect one over others. The back-and-forth highlighted faith's role in turning personal delays into signs during global conflict sparked by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

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A Lagos forex trader vented frustration over a two-week UAE visa delay on February 28—hours before Iranian missiles slammed into Dubai and Abu Dhabi, sparing him the chaos.

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The Swedish striker, signed for £65 million from Sporting CP last summer, now leads all major striker buys with 15 goals across competitions, topping Hugo Ekitike and João Pedro on 14 each. His vicious second-half strike restored Arsenal's lead before a late clincher, marking his best debut season since Lacazette's 17 in 2017/18. Once questioned by Jamie Carragher and some fans, Gyökeres now earns praise for his Shearer-like finishing and infectious energy from teammate Eberechi Eze, boosting Arsenal's title charge atop the table.

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Viktor Gyökeres stood tall in the cauldron of the North London Derby, smashing home a brace to power Arsenal's 4-1 thrashing of Tottenham on February 22.

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In a tense Premier League match Sunday, Trossard faced heavy fan backlash for his ineffective play, leading Arteta to sub him off at the 76th minute alongside the strong-performing Eberechi Eze for Martinelli and captain Martin Odegaard. Eze, Arsenal's £67.5 million signing from Palace last August, impressed before exiting, sparking debates over starting him ahead of Odegaard in midfield for the upcoming Chelsea clash at the Emirates on March 1. Sitting top with 58 points from 27 games, two ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal's rotation choices now loom large in the title race.

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With Arsenal trailing 1-3 against Crystal Palace, fans grew restless as Leandro Trossard struggled on the pitch, shouting 'How is he still playing?' before Mikel Arteta made the big switch.

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Arsenal crushed Tottenham 4-1 in the North London Derby, with Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres each scoring twice to stretch their Premier League lead to five points over Manchester City at 58 points from 27 games. The spotlight fell on 19-year-old academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly, whose surging runs in a viral highlight clip led fans to hype him as this generation's Messi equivalent—though rivals dismissed it as post-win delusion. The London-born left-back boasts an 83% dribble success rate and tops defenders in progressive carries, adding punch to Arsenal's attack amid their title push.

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Myles Lewis-Skelly charged through midfields like a force of nature in Arsenal's derby rout, prompting one fan to boldly claim he matches Messi's ball-carrying flair.

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Arsenal crushed Tottenham 4-1 in the North London Derby, with Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres each scoring twice to stretch their Premier League lead to five points over Manchester City at 58 points from 27 games. The spotlight fell on 19-year-old academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly, whose surging runs in a viral highlight clip led fans to hype him as this generation's Messi equivalent—though rivals dismissed it as post-win delusion. The London-born left-back boasts an 83% dribble success rate and tops defenders in progressive carries, adding punch to Arsenal's attack amid their title push.

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Myles Lewis-Skelly charged through midfields like a force of nature in Arsenal's derby rout, prompting one fan to boldly claim he matches Messi's ball-carrying flair.

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Arsenal crushed Tottenham 4-1 in the North London Derby, with Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres each scoring twice to stretch their Premier League lead to five points over Manchester City at 58 points from 27 games. The spotlight fell on 19-year-old academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly, whose surging runs in a viral highlight clip led fans to hype him as this generation's Messi equivalent—though rivals dismissed it as post-win delusion. The London-born left-back boasts an 83% dribble success rate and tops defenders in progressive carries, adding punch to Arsenal's attack amid their title push.

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Myles Lewis-Skelly charged through midfields like a force of nature in Arsenal's derby rout, prompting one fan to boldly claim he matches Messi's ball-carrying flair.

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The 31-year-old England international joined Feyenoord on a free transfer in mid-February after leaving Chelsea, hoping to revive his career following a tough Arsenal loan. He debuted February 22 against Telstar, earning a 6.0 FotMob rating over 29 minutes in a win, then scored a 5.9 in a loss to Twente on March 1 amid similar critiques. Chelsea fans shared viral clips of his mishaps, while Dutch media questioned the signing and Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie defended him, asking for six to eight weeks to shake off nine months of rust. Some supporters point to his potential turnaround as Feyenoord eyes second place.

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Raheem Sterling chased a fresh start in the Eredivisie, but back-to-back substitute stints have brought shaky touches and fan mockery instead.

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Leicester raced to a 3-0 lead with goals from Divine Mukasa, Patson Daka, and Abdul Fatawu, but Southampton mounted an epic second-half rally. Ross Stewart pulled one back on 61 minutes, Jack Stephens headed in on 82, Ryan Manning leveled three minutes later, and Charles sealed the winner deep in stoppage time. The victory boosts Southampton's playoff hopes while deepening Leicester's slump, now winless in six amid a points deduction. Commentator Adam Blackmore called it one of the best games in his 30-year career.

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Down 3-0 at halftime, Southampton refused to quit. Shea Charles' 96th-minute rocket sent the away fans into absolute pandemonium at King Power Stadium.

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Pato, from Ikorodu, gained fame on TikTok with his dribbling skills before signing pro deals in Brazil with América Futebol Clube Pernambuco and now Foz do Iguaçu. Garnacho, 21, moved from Manchester United to Chelsea for £40m last August and is adapting under manager Liam Rosenior, who praised his response to bench time. Supporters claim Pato's ball control and flair surpass Garnacho's, predicting he'd thrive in top facilities, while critics stress the huge gap between street ball and Premier League demands like fitness and intensity. The buzz also nods to other Nigerian prospects like Hakeem Onitolo at 9th Planet FC.

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Clips of 20-year-old Nigerian talent Adisa Daniel, known as Pato, weaving past defenders on dusty pitches have fans asking: is he already better than Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho?

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Viktor Gyokeres, playing for Arsenal, has scored 15 goals in all competitions despite heavy criticism and fewer minutes than rivals Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, sparking heated discussions on X. Comparisons highlight his 10 Premier League goals with 0 assists at 174 minutes per goal against Sesko's 7 goals and 1 assist at 162 minutes per goal, alongside disputes over Joao Pedro's 17 non-penalty goals and Isak's performances.

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The 22-year-old striker, who joined United from RB Leipzig last summer for up to £73.7 million, has hit eight Premier League goals this season after a slow start, including the decider in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Coach Michael Carrick praised his work ethic and potential. Yet a story claiming Sesko added double-glazed windows near Manchester Airport to improve sleep—spotted by his wellness ring—prompted fan jabs like 'What millionaire-owned house doesn't have double glazing in 2026?' Some see it as smart dedication amid his home gym, sauna, and training setup.

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Benjamin Sesko's clinical finish sealed a vital win for Manchester United, but a report on his new double-glazed windows to drown out plane noise has fans cracking up.

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The video from February 24 shows construction on Obu Road in Enugu's Nkanu West area, led by local chairman Hon. John Ogbodo, and contrasts it with Abia's efforts under Governor Otti. Critics highlight Enugu Governor Peter Mbah's rapid projects like over 1,000 km of roads funded by fuel subsidy savings, while Abia has seen its monthly federal allocation rise to about N15 billion. Otti's team points to 14 new roads in Aba, a $264 million infrastructure project with the African Development Bank, and a N1.016 trillion 2026 budget with N169 billion for roads, amid debates on progress in Nigeria's southeast.

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A simple video of smooth roadwork in Enugu has people asking what Abia Governor Alex Otti is doing with his state's bigger budget.

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Israel launched 'Roaring Lion' strikes on Iranian military sites, nuclear facilities, and leaders early Saturday, killing over 200 according to Iran, including civilians, while targeting top officials. President Trump announced major combat operations to counter Iran's nuclear program and threats, urging troops to surrender. Medvedev, Russia's Security Council deputy, dismissed the prior Geneva talks as fake on Telegram, pitting America's 249 years against Persia's 2,500-year history in a test of patience. Iran fired back with missiles at Israel and U.S. bases, as global leaders watch tensely.

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Explosions lit up Tehran as Dmitry Medvedev sarcastically called Donald Trump 'the peacekeeper,' claiming nuclear talks were just a cover for strikes.

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During Day 27 of NSPPD's '28 Days of Wonders' on Glory Friday, Pastor Eze's 7 a.m. fire prayers from Streams of Joy International inspired global followers to post photos and screenshots of the scriptural declaration from Psalm 71:7. Participants shared twin baby pics, boardroom poses, and couple moments, all under #NSPPD and #7amFirePrayers, as the YouTube live surpassed 200,000 views. The session's 10 declarations promise signs, wonders, and breakthroughs, building excitement for tomorrow's finale in this thriving online prayer community.

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Pastor Jerry Eze led thousands in a powerful faith cry this morning: 'I AM A WONDER UNTO MANY! What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist!!' Families and professionals shared joyful selfies to join the affirmation.

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