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The Gunners lead the Premier League with 58 points from 27 games, yet a late collapse in the 2-2 draw highlighted fatigue in Zubimendi (2,265 minutes) and Timber (2,182 minutes), who top outfield minutes. New signing Christian Nørgaard has played just 32 minutes despite strong international form, prompting journalist Ray Shiraz to challenge Mikel Arteta on his choices. Arteta insisted the players look great and selections follow condition data, but fans called it stubborn amid a packed schedule including Sunday's North London derby at Tottenham.

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Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at Wolves, leaving fans worried about overworked stars Martin Zubimendi and Jurrien Timber running on empty.

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On March 8, 2005, in the Champions League round-of-16 second leg, Barcelona lost 4-2 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea advancing 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 first-leg defeat. Ronaldinho's jaw-dropping dead-ball strike from 35 yards silenced the home crowd, following his earlier penalty goal, though Chelsea responded with strikes from Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard, Damien Duff, and John Terry. Fans who saw it live called it magical, with one behind the goal naming it the best ever witnessed, while others marveled at the technique and shared playground memories of kids trying to copy it. The clip revives nostalgia for Ronaldinho's flair, even as some gripe about modern football lacking that pure showmanship.

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Ronaldinho grinned with his trademark braids, then curled a 35-yard free-kick over the wall and past Petr Cech into the top corner at Stamford Bridge.

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Morrison scored in the 10th minute with a 20-yard free-kick over the wall, then assisted Noah Adekoya's volley 10 minutes later, before his corner nestled directly into the net late on for a 3-0 victory. Liverpool's U21s, managed by Barry Lewtas, extended their unbeaten league run to seven games heading into the international break, with a solid defense holding firm despite Forest's early chances. The Northern Ireland youth international now has 10 league goals this season, nearing Harry Wilson's 17-year-old academy record, and fans are calling for first-team opportunities after his senior debut earlier this term.

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Nineteen-year-old Kieran Morrison owned the midfield at Loughborough University Stadium, curling in a free-kick beauty and capping it with an Olimpico corner for Liverpool's U21s.

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The 25-year-old Nigerian striker, on loan at Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen, underwent cartilage repair surgery in early January and is now grinding through intensive rehab at Leverkusen's facilities. He's sharing selfies from Biodex sessions to rebuild quad strength, light drills over hurdles, and gym work, all while joking about his routine of rehab, sleep, and gaming streams. Fans and the club are rallying behind him with messages like 'C’mon fighter' and 'Admin trusts the comeback,' as he eyes a mid-May return at the earliest. His resilience shines through past knee troubles, fueling hope for his role in Leverkusen's title push and Nigeria's internationals.

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Just over five weeks after knee surgery, Victor Boniface is back on the pitch, balancing on high-tech machines and jogging straights under cloudy skies at BayArena.

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Gabriel endured months of brutal abuse from his mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre before his death in 2013, despite over 60 ignored calls to authorities reporting his injuries. Fernandez received life without parole after pleading guilty, while Aguirre sits on death row; the case led to reforms like improved social worker training and calls for greater accountability. Prosecutor Jonathan Hatami marked what would have been Gabriel's 21st birthday with a post vowing to protect child victims and announced a public gathering at his Palmdale memorial tree. People online shared the lasting pain of his story, urging everyone to speak up against abuse.

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Communities in Southern California gathered quietly on February 20, 2026, to remember Gabriel Fernandez, the 8-year-old whose tragic story exposed heartbreaking failures in child protection.

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The Sky Sports poll drew nearly a million views, splitting opinions right after Saka's five-year deal until 2031 made him Arsenal's highest earner at over £300,000 a week. The 24-year-old has 57 Premier League goals and 48 assists in 217 games, plus strong showings against top teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, helping Arsenal lead the table with 57 points from 26 matches. Pundits like Wayne Rooney say Arsenal lack world-class players, while Danny Murphy calls Saka a super talent who needs trophies to prove it—Arsenal's only win in his era is the 2020 FA Cup.

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Bukayo Saka just signed a massive Arsenal contract extension, yet a simple poll asks if he's world class—and fans can't agree, with votes hovering around 60-40 against.

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FC Barcelona in 2009 under Guardiola, Bayern Munich in 2020 with Flick, and Paris Saint-Germain in 2025 led by Enrique stand alone as the only teams to claim the sextuple: domestic league, cup, supercup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup or equivalent. Fans celebrate Barcelona's link, as all three managers once guided the club, while rivals like Real Madrid highlight their 15 Champions League titles and question the feat's weight. The discussion revives classic rivalries, with verified records confirming just these three European giants in the history books.

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A striking graphic honors the three clubs that swept all six major trophies in a single year, spotlighting managers Pep Guardiola, Hansi Flick, and Luis Enrique amid their gleaming silverware.

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Arsenal suffered a defeat to Chelsea in a match where goalkeeper David Raya failed to claim a ball due to interference from teammate defender Gabriel. Gabriel was accused of blocking the keeper as he typically does to opponents.

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Arsenal equalized through Igor Thiago but dropped points in a 1-1 Premier League draw on February 12, staying four points ahead of Manchester City. Passionate supporter Ty dismissed Brentford's achievement outright in a clip, slamming their fans for mocking Arsenal despite the Bees' rise from lower leagues and recent strong results against the Gunners. Rival fans fired back hard, calling him entitled while some Arsenal voices wondered if his rants feed the club's 'most hated fanbase' image, though others praised his loyalty.

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Ty, the fiery AFTV regular who lives for Arsenal games, let loose after the frustrating 1-1 draw at Brentford. 'I'm not giving them credit,' he declared, telling their fans to 'know your place.'

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Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with teenager Nico O'Reilly scoring a brace in the 14th minute and just before halftime from Haaland's cross. Newcastle pulled one back late, but City held on, cutting Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to two points with a game in hand. Haaland shone without scoring, dominating duels and linking play, earning praise from Jamie Carragher as a level above Sergio Aguero. Fans relished the tension, with City supporters hailing it as a champions' performance in the tight title race.

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Nico O'Reilly, the young star, lit up the Etihad with two first-half goals, while Erling Haaland collapsed in exhaustion at full time, relief washing over him after a gritty battle.

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The TikTok video roasts Lewis-Skelly for the February 2, 2025, moment when he scored his first Premier League goal in the Emirates rout, bossing Haaland all game with an 8.3 Sofascore rating. Arsenal supporters push back hard, highlighting his strong showings against Real Madrid and recent versatility under Mikel Arteta, while debating rival Nico O'Reilly's England call-up. The clash spotlights two promising English prospects vying for Thomas Tuchel's 2026 World Cup spots at left-back or midfield.

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Over a year later, a cheeky clip of 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly mimicking Erling Haaland's seated celebration during Arsenal's 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City has fans fired up again.

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The Blues took the lead through Nicolas Jackson's opener but saw Wesley Fofana sent off in the second half, leaving them vulnerable. Burnley equalized late, frustrating new signing Joao Pedro who said they did enough to win but couldn't find a second goal. Manager Liam Rosenior called for improvement across the board after dropping four points from winning positions, a slip that hurts their top-four push amid tense moments like Malo Gusto's risky pass sparking teammate fury.

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Chelsea thought they had the win in the bag, but a red card and a 93rd-minute header from Zian Flemming left them stunned at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo made an exceptional defense-splitting pass to Pedro Neto, contributing to Joao Pedro's opening goal against Brighton. The sequence started with a progressive pass from Santos to Caicedo, who then found Neto leading to the finish.

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Bernardo Silva, already on a yellow card, committed a foul on Newcastle United's Joelinton by jumping into him without playing the ball during the Manchester City match. The referee did not issue a second yellow card, resulting in Silva remaining on the pitch. The incident sparked widespread debate among fans over refereeing decisions.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta selected MLS to start in his preferred midfield position for the first time in a year ahead of the match against Wolves. The selection is part of significant team rotation with several players rested.

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Non-binary actor Aud Mason-Hyde, who plays Lithgow's grandchild in the upcoming film Jimpa, called his casting as Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter series a strange and vaguely hurtful decision. Mason-Hyde linked the feeling to J.K. Rowling's gender-critical views, though they stressed it doesn't overshadow their positive Jimpa experience. Lithgow recently described Rowling's stance as inexplicable but affirmed his commitment to the role in the 2027 reboot. Online responses divided, with some backing Rowling as pro-women and others seeking more nuance amid the cultural tensions.

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Aud Mason-Hyde shared a glowing tribute to mentor John Lithgow during Berlin Film Festival press. Then news of Lithgow's Dumbledore role brought an unexpected sting.

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Amorim took charge on November 11, 2024, after Ten Hag's dismissal, but United finished 15th last season with just 42 points—their worst Premier League placing. This season, after 17 matches, they sit seventh, three or four points off fourth-placed Chelsea, with Amorim at 1.20 points per game amid injuries and squad issues. Fans debate fiercely if sacking Ten Hag was wrong, as some see attacking gains and green shoots, while others fixate on the 48-point swing and demand results ahead of Boxing Day at Newcastle.

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Manchester United supporters are poring over a tough stat: Rúben Amorim's 14 Premier League wins in his first 44 games fall far short of Erik ten Hag's 30 over the same span.

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The 28-year-old England forward joined Barcelona on loan last summer, covering his wages, with a €30-35 million option to buy permanently. United sources dismiss rumors of negotiation, puzzled by claims Barcelona wants a lower price and rejecting talk of manager Michael Carrick wanting him back. Rashford enjoys life in Spain, while fans debate cashing in after his Old Trafford struggles or dreaming of a return amid United's top-four push.

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Marcus Rashford has rediscovered his spark at Barcelona, bagging 10 goals and 13 assists in 34 games. Now United are holding firm on the full buy fee, no discounts.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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The February 17 post by @_perfectmips drew over 5,000 likes but sparked replies highlighting 'Jesús' as hugely popular in Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Spain due to Catholic roots. Users shared stories of Mexican uncles, Peruvian grandmas, U.S. landscapers named Jesus, and even Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus. The exchange showed cultural differences: many English speakers view 'Jesus' as too sacred, while Latino traditions embrace it, and Muslims revere Jesus as prophet Isa. It turned into a reminder of Christianity's global diversity and the need for cultural context online.

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A post asked why Christians skip naming kids 'Jesus' like Muslims do 'Muhammad.' Replies from Latin America quickly shared that 'Jesús' is a everyday name there, with over 1.4 million in Mexico alone.

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Leandro Trossard was substituted in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's match against Athletic Bilbao after Martin Bueno struck him in the jaw or chin with his shoulder off the ball. Arsenal followed medical assessment and concussion protocol checks to make the substitution. The incident sparked debate over whether it qualified as a legitimate concussion sub.

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A fan article sparked talk that Mount could leave at season's end if Bruno Fernandes signs long-term and United adds another attacking midfielder, especially with Casemiro departing and others like Ugarte possibly following. Mount has made 66 appearances with seven goals and two assists since joining, but missed 52 games due to injuries while earning £250,000 weekly on about 2,700 minutes. Interim manager Michael Carrick expects him back for the Everton match in two weeks, yet many supporters call it United's worst post-Ferguson buy and urge a sale, though a few value his rotation role ahead of UCL games.

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Mason Mount's hefty £55 million move from Chelsea in 2023 promised a Fernandes challenge, but injuries and bench time have fans now eyeing the exit door for him.

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On January 18 in Kurmin Wali village, armed bandits abducted 163 to 177 people from two Cherubim and Seraphim churches and one ECWA congregation around 9-10 a.m., with 9 to 11 escaping soon after. Kaduna police first denied the reports but confirmed them after verification, launching operations while noting the captives' location is known but blocked by human shields. Bandits demanded 250 million naira and 20 motorcycles from the village head, accusing locals of stealing bikes; no ransom has been paid. Escaped mother Lovina Ezekiel lost her two-week-old baby in the chaos and fears for her husband and five children still held, as families sleep in the bush amid trauma.

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Gunmen stormed three churches during Sunday services, herding worshippers into the bush as families watched in horror. Nine days later, more than 160 remain captive.

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Thomas Tuchel, England's manager, has decided to include Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo in the upcoming England national team squad. Mainoo's selection follows his recent strong performances, including two assists in his last three Premier League games and a standout display against Tottenham.

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The supposed Onana remark—'He’s a good goalkeeper. I’m also a goalkeeper. Football will decide the rest'—spread quickly online, though no sources confirm it exists. While 29-year-old Onana struggles on loan at Trabzonspor, conceding all three shots in a recent 3-2 loss to Fenerbahce, 23-year-old Lammens has shone in 21 appearances for United since August 2025, cutting the loss rate by 66% and earning four clean sheets. With Onana's contract running to 2028 and high wages complicating a sale, fans split between worry over his return and cheers for Lammens as the steady No. 1.

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A cheeky quote claiming André Onana brushed off rival Senne Lammens has fans fired up, but many suspect it's just made-up bait.

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Commentary page @wearegst rejected collaborating with VeryDarkMan, real name Martins Vincent Otse, after recirculated footage of his December 2025 borehole flop in Chikara, where his team claimed locals used spiritual forces to cause illnesses, generator failures, and a N13 million loss. The post spotlighted his November 17, 2025, airplane clash with comedian Mr. Jollof, calling his activism more about drama than principle. While supporters praise his bold exposures of corruption, detractors—including voices praising @wearegst's integrity—warn against partnering with figures seen as opportunistic.

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A mid-flight brawl and tales of juju-sabotaged boreholes have put Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan under fresh fire from fellow commentators.

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Bayern Munich's front three of Luis Díaz, Harry Kane, and Michael Olise scored 114 goals in 38 games this season. This total exceeds the 122 goals scored by Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Neymar for FC Barcelona in 60 games during the 2014/15 season.

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Al Ahli defeated Al Khaleej 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday, with English striker Ivan Toney scoring in the 59th, 67th, and 77th minutes for his third hat-trick of the season. Joining from Brentford last year, Toney leveled after Al Khaleej's early goal by Georgios Masouras, then sealed the win with Riyad Mahrez assisting the third. The victory extended Al Ahli's winning streak to six—their best since 2017—lifted them into the top four, and kept Toney atop the SPL scoring charts as title contenders.

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Trailing at halftime, Ivan Toney flipped the script with three clinical strikes, sending Al Ahli fans into a frenzy of green flags and cheers at Alinma Stadium.

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The Gunners' official account led the birthday tributes with a fist-pump graphic, joined by fan pages sharing highlight reels of Kiwior's Arsenal moments like his first goal in a 5-0 Wolves win and shutting down Kylian Mbappé in the 2025 quarterfinals. Now thriving on loan at FC Porto since September 2025—with 25 appearances, two assists, and a recent strong showing against Sporting CP—supporters plead for his North London return, fondly calling him the 'Polish Maldini.' Despite a muscle injury keeping him out today, the chorus grows: come home soon, Kuba.

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Jakub Kiwior turns 26 today, and Arsenal fans are lighting up social media with memories of his clutch Champions League heroics against Real Madrid.

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