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Arsenal looked bright but couldnt undo Brighton's brilliant spirit. Till 41st minute, nothing eventful from Arsenal except Saka's bold shot. He hit the woodwork and set Lacazette up for an almost-a-goal attempt. It was as if the loss of their last game continued into this game. Pepe's movement disturbed the opponents and was creating a healthy space for Saka and Auba. Yet Asrenal had nothing to show for the first half despite having an upper hand. In the third quarter of the game, Arsenal was still brighter. Some brilliant exchanges among Saka, Aubameyang and Lacazette. It was 68th min that Pepe put Arsenal on the scoresheet with an Arjen-robben-curly shot. He cut in and whipped it in.  To Arteta dismay, Dunk got the equaliser in a defender-fashion when he stamped a ball into the net off Holding. Finally, it was Maupay that doused the hope for any stupid point. As Arsenal left the pitch fighting for no-point.  Is Arsenal on course or curse?  Tim...

When you think of what is happening in our environment, you would understand my blinded focus on a male-raping-female situation. It is prevalent. But for the sake of education, we should mention that a male can violate another. A female-on-female too is possible. Many kinds of rape are occurring but most times not reported. "Where a husband forcibly compelled his wife, it is a spousal rape or marital rape and domestic violence. A statutory rape, set by the government is in order to protect young people who are considered not old enough to give consent, is sexual contact with an underage.  The rape of children can be incestuous or child-on-child abuse or abuse by an adult. In addition to these, there are other types: gang rape, date rape, custodial rape, serial rape, prison rape, war rape, etc"  There is "peodo-voyeurism" where a warped mind pays or forces two kids to violate each other. The list is endless. But we need to know that consent is needed bef...

Rape is bad. It cannot be overemphasized. But why are the beasts not getting it? Simple. Because they cannot reason. They think with their manhood. Until they are chained. Incarcerated. Or incapacitated. As such, the maximum punishment would not be too much, given the permanent pains that rape inflicts on victims. Rape is atrocious. What is worse? It is the apologists that would permeate every solid argument to water down the severity. You would not say that what causes rape is the sexy outfit. It is like saying that the owner of a property should hide his goods because it could lure a thief. Not a solid defense. A lady's right is to wear anything anyhow as long as her culture, laws, and religion allow it. Rape is heinous. Justifying rape with the excuse of victims' provocative garb, gaiety is a rape of reasoning. Another offense! What propels the impulse to rape is far worse than mere appearance. Just like any dude can conjure the image of his woman in his mind to...

A giant slept in the first half and so the would-be loser looked hopeful. Newcastle though un-cordinated exerted a bit of pressure on Arsenal. Leno was forced to save the gunners from going behind in the first half.  But was it the Dubai training terrain or some stirring resulting from Arteta half time talk? The gunners came out in the second half with an engulfing  melee that the magpies couldnt survive.  The first goal came from Auba's nod. The second was a footician (football+magician) nutmeg from Saka that set up Pepe amidst the sea of Newcastle hapless defenders. Then the magpies never wanna die easy created some close chances but aint clinical and Maximin, dribbling with unbelievable easy, hit the goalpost. The third goal was through Oezil in a 35 passes build-up, where every Arsenal player had a touch. And the fourth goal was through Lacazette who celebrated like a pastor after an unbelievable deliveranc...

All excitement as Arteta sought to revenge the last defeat against Lampard. Despite the expectant atmosphere, the first twenty mins not really eventful except for some brilliant moves that resulted into naught. Then, Mustafi happened to Arsenal. David trying to salvage situation committed a penalty and a red card. And Chelsea led before the end of the first half. The second portended nothing special. It was sterile Chelsea attack that couldnt improve the scoreline and A-man-down Arsenal that couldn't change game. Then Kante fell. Martinelli was on a counter. And it was a solo run goal. It was 1-1. Azipilcueta, later did tap in, it became 2-1. That lead and the jubilation  never lasted as Bellerin also cut back to play a shot in with his left leg and it became a screaming 2-2. Martinelli was the Ace for Arsenal. Mustafi made a blunder and was urged to keep fighting. Kante's blunder? He was immediately subbed off. Odoi still not an adult.Xhaka impressed with the unexpecte...

Klopp would make you feel like you almost did it before he annihilated you. The legend has amassed 91 points out of the available 93 of last games. Red Devil couldn't stop the current of emotion flowing in Anfield. At the start of the game, Liverpool like a veteran husband doesnt need much poking before conquering his mistress...sorry Manchester United.  Klopp guys, shaming detractors, scored early through the world best defender, Van Dijk. Aftermath, two offside goals ruled out for Liverpool. Mane also through on a goal but De Gea's leg shot like a guitar hand to thwart the attempt. Perreira missing chances like its a taboo to score. First half ended with the Red Devil missing Rashford. Second half with Liverpool scaring Man UtD as Sallah missed a close tap in, Henderson hit woodwork, Mane wide-shot. But Man UTD survived. A clear message that the Red Devil couldnt stop Klopp. Martial took it a notch higher, did some footwork but his angry shot missed wildly. When it...

It was post-Arsenal match. Fans were trolling Arsenal for the eventful draw against Sheffield United. Guardiola drew 2--2 with Crystal Palace due to Fernandinho's own goal. Mourinho had a goalless draw. Chelsea fans felt the plot for a good win had been set. But misfortunes come in droves, assaulting friends and foes, fans and trolls.  The only goal, knocking out Lampard's hope for any point, was delivered too late for recovery. Delivered by Hayden, fans were devastated. Their plight worsened than that of the previous people.  Lampard is undulating between cuss and praise. Mount dismounting on performance. Abraham couldnt harm opponent. William too unwilling to make the right impact. Chelsea as poor as piss, a god whispered. --toonday