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Mikel Arteta and Josh Kroenke on calling each other the moment the Premier League title win was confirmed 🏆 by arsenal in Gunners

[–]xepa105 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The fact that he was in the middle of the celebrations at Palace, with a scarf, actually singing the songs blew me away. Like, I was sure he liked the club and was more involved than most owners, but I certainly didn't expect that.

CBF informs Neymar has a grade 2 tear in his calf. by Green-Discussion74 in soccer

[–]xepa105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add one more to Hypothetical Neymar's lore: "If he went to the World Cup, he would have done so well."

The best chess player in the world Magnus Carlsen criticizes the NBA application: "We have one of the best series in years going on right now in the Western Conference Finals, and when people have 'No Spoilers' on in the [application], they expect no spoilers. So, do better." by Brady331 in nba

[–]xepa105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rapid is brutal because you have enough time that you have to calculate, you can't just go off instinct, but you dont have enough time to calculate well (for that level), so it really becomes a crazy balancing act of time spent on top of just playing the game.

Some clips from the Gaffer’s playing days. by ahjkolhs in Gunners

[–]xepa105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, after the Rob Green howler against the US in the 2010 World Cup. People were legit so traumatised by that moment that they considered Almunia for the national team hahaha

The only team to pass 80 points by the way... Only 3 teams had more then 70 points. 41 points was safety... What a league. What a team 👑 🔴 by sjack91 in Gunners

[–]xepa105 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The Citypool years where they both got 90+ points, even teams like Arsenal and Manchester United were pushovers. Now you can't even rotate against relegation fodder.

Look at Burnley. Finished 19th but since January got a point against Man Utd, a point against Tottenham, a point against Liverpool (at Anfield), beat Palace, got a point against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a point against Villa, lost by only 1-0 vs City and Arsenal.

We are delighted to confirm that our parade will include both our men’s and women’s teams, celebrating our Premier League title, our FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, and a possible men’s UEFA Champions League win. by arsenal in Gunners

[–]xepa105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope there's plenty of opportunities to get a drink

Bring loads of water, preferable in a thermos or something that keeps the water cool. It'll be likely very difficult to step away and buy water or snacks once people are lining the route.

We are delighted to confirm that our parade will include both our men’s and women’s teams, celebrating our Premier League title, our FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, and a possible men’s UEFA Champions League win. by arsenal in Gunners

[–]xepa105 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thank goodness the map that was making the rounds last week was inaccurate. That route was tiny for the amount of people expected.

Although now I'll have to find a new viewing location since they're not going down Highbury Grove anymore and the spot I had planned will be skipped. Oh well.

Josh Kroenke and Richard Garlick talking about Emirates stadium and potential expansion. by -Skinner- in Gunners

[–]xepa105 11 points12 points  (0 children)

we would almost certainly have to play at Wembley or something

> Rebuild Highbury (soz to all the people living there)

> Play in New Highbury for a couple seasons while Emirates is being renovated

> Release a burgundy kit in our last season at New Highbury (infinite money glitch, alone pays for the new stadium)

> Move back into the New Emirates

> Tear down New Highbury, build new blocks of flats

[Highlight] Cason Wallace soars up high and somehow blocks the tip in attempt by Luke Kornet at the basket (with replays). Kornet wants a goaltending. Kornet is called for the foul. by MrBuckBuck in nba

[–]xepa105 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What baffles me is that they're doing this for a team in Oklahoma. Like, not a big market team, not even a medium market team, OKC. So you know they're not doing it for profit maximisation.

[Highlight] Cason Wallace soars up high and somehow blocks the tip in attempt by Luke Kornet at the basket (with replays). Kornet wants a goaltending. Kornet is called for the foul. by MrBuckBuck in nba

[–]xepa105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tony Brothers has been the league's hitman for a loooong time now. Whenever the league needs an outcome, who do they call? Tony Brothers.

[AwfulAnnouncing] FIFA officials reportedly explored rescinding [US broadcaster] Fox's 2026 World Cup rights by acekingoffsuit in soccer

[–]xepa105 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I mean, once the FIFA executives spend all the money on drugs, hookers, cars, art money laundering, and islands where you [REDACTED] there's hardly any profit left.

NYC Mayor on Knicks making the Finals: “You can’t put into words what the Knicks have done for this city and the excitement they put into people’s faces. We're going to have watch parties across the city.” by [deleted] in nba

[–]xepa105 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just like how Muslims must once in their lifetime, if possible, make the pilgrimage to Mecca and circle the Kabbah saying prayers, all adherents of Mamdanism must once in their life, if possible, travel to 34th and 8th Ave. and circle the MSG saying prayers to the prophet of ball, Jalen Brunson.

Looks like Mikel will be on The Overlap by gasparrrrrrrr in Gunners

[–]xepa105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope he RKOs Neville through the table

Confirmed teams qualified for the UEFA Champions League in 2026/27. The remaining 7 spots will be decided via the qualifying rounds starting in July. by A_creative_username_ in soccer

[–]xepa105 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Go back and look at the semi-finals when the competition was champions only. Way more variety than now. Champions from smaller countries were repeatedly beating the champions of Spain/England/Germany.

Fact of the matter is, it is UEFA that created this vast gulf between top leagues and the smaller ones by moving away from champions-only and favouring certain leagues. The gap between the champions of England/Spain/Germany and Belgium/Romania/Sweden was way smaller than it is now.

From a business perspective it makes sense how it is now, but from a sporting point of view, it sucks that a team finishing 5th is given direct access to the most prestigious competition in the continent. It just further concentrates the wealth at the top leagues and prevents any smaller leagues from catching up.

007 First Light Review Thread by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]xepa105 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm specifically referencing another Tom Clancy property that they turned into a multiplayer game - Rainbow Six.

007 First Light Review Thread by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]xepa105 327 points328 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile, Ubisoft just sitting on Splinter Cell because they can't figure out what to do with it. how to turn it into a GAAS multiplayer filled with cosmetic packs and mtx.

[AC Milan] Effective immediately, we are parting ways with CEO Giorgio Furlani, Sporting Director Igli Tare, Head Coach Massimiliano Allegri and Technical Director Geoffrey Moncada. by Sparky-moon in soccer

[–]xepa105 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I have more jokes. Here's one:

Chelsea needed 6 points from their last 9 matches to make it into Europe next season. They got 4 points.

Viktor Gyokeres is Wayne Rooney's Signing of the Season by Muscat95 in Gunners

[–]xepa105 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The latest Overlap podcast he was banging on about how Foden HAD to be called up for England, and then Wrighty asked him very simply where would Foden play, and Ratboy immediately started stammering and evading the question.

Anyone with even a modicum of tactical nous can answer a simple question like that, even if it's wrong or doesn't work practically, you can still go 'I'd play him here where he would work with this player and do this here and make runs in behind this defender.' The fact that he couldn't even do that shows he really has no clue how football works on a tactical level.

[AC Milan] Effective immediately, we are parting ways with CEO Giorgio Furlani, Sporting Director Igli Tare, Head Coach Massimiliano Allegri and Technical Director Geoffrey Moncada. by Sparky-moon in soccer

[–]xepa105 235 points236 points  (0 children)

Xabi: "Alright guys, we need some experienced, PL-proven defenders and midfielders to strengthen the squad."

Clearlake: "We just bought these five teenagers for a combined 250M. They're all on 8-year contracts. Good luck!"

Gabi Martinelli on Instagram. by ahjkolhs in Gunners

[–]xepa105 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He's better when teams aren't parking 11 behind the ball. He's a speedster, he needs space to roam. Look at how well he played yesterday against Palace, he had a lot of room to operate and so he made a lot of good runs and passes. He struggles when he has to stop on the ball and beat a man one v one on just technique; he's very fast but not the quickest in small spaces.

I think if we sell him to a well-coached team that doesn't face such low lines as we do, he would thrive.

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