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What next for Arteta's Arsenal

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Arsenal are coming out of one of their worst seasons finishing 8th and not qualifying in any European competitions. Fans and the club are stuck in Turmoil of possible Spotify takeover led by Daniel Ek and Arsenal legends (Viera, Henry etc.) . The Keronke's promised to invest in the team hence leading to an aggregate of 250mil  to spend in the transfer- market.  According to me Arsenal are the team which needs rejuvenation in every area of the pitch. Mikel Arteta prefers a  4-2-3-1 formation with average pressing and counter attacking style of play. Arsenal's academy products are exceptional. Some of the positions are set and some of the positions need new buys. As Kieran Tierney is handed a new captaincy role and a 5 years contract the position of left back is filled. As Xhaka, Bellerin and Leno are nearing their exits. Here are 5 players Arsenal should sign to get into European spot. These are the positions in which Arsenal does not need any recruitments this season. The '
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Champions League Semi Finals (Chelsea VS Real Madrid)

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  Overview  Chelsea will face Real Madrid for 6th time in European competitions. They are unbeaten is previous 5 fixtures  with 2 wins and 3 draws. Real Madrid are winless in their last 4 away games against English sides with 2 draws and 2 losses. Champions League Semi- Finals 1st leg Results   Chelsea faced Real Madrid in Champions League 1st leg in Alfredo di Stefano stadium (Home of Real Madrid) on 28th April 2021. Christian Pulisic fires Chelsea ahead with a sublime finish , Real Madrid's Karim Benzema converts on a volley to equalize Chelsea's lead . Match ended 1-1 draw with Chelsea having an away goal advantage.  Champions League 1st Leg Stats    Champions League 2nd leg The Champions League semi finals will be held in Stamford Bridge (Chelsea's Home ground). On 6th May 2021 . As Chelsea have an away goal advantage, if the match ends in goalless draw they will be through to the finals. but if Real Madrid wins or draws for more than 2 goals they will go through to the
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Champions League Semi- Finals (Manchester City vs Paris SG)

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Overview   Manchester City are unbeaten in all of their previous 5 European meetings with Paris saint Germain (3 Wins and 2 Draws). Winning their last home match against PSG in April 2016 in 2nd Leg of UEFA Champions League quarter finals. Where as PSG have only faced AC Milan (4 Times) more often without winning in Champions League than they have against Manchester City (3 Times).    Champions League 1st Leg Results   Manchester City faced Paris SG in 1st leg of Champions league in Parc de Princes ( Home of Paris Saint-Germain) and they emerged victorious thanks to the long range goal from Kevin De Bruyne and a freekick goal from Riyad Mahrez . PSG opened scoring with Marquinhos's headed a beautiful cross from Angel Di Maria. Match ended 2-1 with Manchester City take a huge advantage into 2nd leg with 2 away goals.  Champions League 1st leg Stats   Champions League 2nd leg pre-match overview  The Champions League  semi finals 2nd leg will be held in Etihad Stadium (Home of Manches
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Welcome Page !

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Hi There,  I am Joel Binu Mathew. Welcome to the home of football statistics! This is my brand new blog related to the lineups, pre-match analysis, expected goals and assists, post match analysis and statistics. I'll also be covering some of  the transfers in the upcoming transfer windows and will be scouting young players. So that's a long way of saying that I have finally succumbed and decided to try my hand in Football statistics. So please stay tuned we are just getting started! Keep Ballin,😎 Joel Mathew   
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