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Gunners Dominate Defenses Like Jollof in Party!

London, England – As the Premier League season dey hot, Arsenal don show say dem be serious contenders to carry the trophy this time. After dem don play ten games, Gunners don only concede three goals, which na the best record since 2018-19. Who no like good defense? (E be like dem sabi the fine art of blocking goals like we sabi avoiding traffic for Lagos.)

Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, don structure their game well. Dem dey press high, midfield dey compact, and their defense dey tighter than one mama who no wan lose her last shawarma. The most shocking part? Dem never allow any chance worth over 0.5 expected goals, which be like saying opponents dey struggle to even touch inside their box! Na only Erling Haaland, that big boy for Manchester City, manage to collect one goal against dem worth 0.43.

Meanwhile, Manchester City dey close but no cigar. After dem win over Bournemouth, dem dey six points behind Arsenal. Pep Guardiola don adjust him strategy well this season. Last season, dem no dey win enough aerial duels, but now, dem dey win 58% of their battles up there in the sky. Whether that one fit help dem climb to the top, time go show.

But make we no forget Tottenham Hotspur. Dem dey naja well-well now. Dem score 17 goals from 10.2 expected goals, meaning say dem dey make magic when e come to goals. Guglielmo Vicario, dem goalkeeper, don save dem many times from serious wahala. No wonder dem dey use am like shield!

For another side, Wolves no dey enjoy their life for this league. Dem don concede 22 goals, which be the worst in the division. Four of their seven defensive errors don turn to goals for their opponents. Na wah! E be like say dem need better prayers, or maybe a new manager who go fit revive their spirit as dem dey struggle at the bottom of the league.

Sunderland, however, dey shine like new gold. Dem don show say dem fit keep better position after dem promotion, ranking fourth in expected goals against. Regis Le Bris don gather disciples wey sabi pattern their defense well. This one don make dem a hard nut to crack. E be like say dem fit continue their own surprise run.

Manchester United? Na different story. Dem dey third from bottom in expected goals against. Their defense like paper, just dey tear apart anytime dem face solid attacks. Set pieces na their kryptonite! Who go fit help dem tighten their back line?

As we dey watch the league unfold, wetin we fit learn be say every match fit change the tide. So many stories dey don unfold, and the drama just dey begin. From Arsenal’s solid defense to United’s woes, we dey watch as the jollof continue to cook in the Premier League pot!


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