Slauter

Project & Program Management (PMP) | Homo sapiens sapiens | OKC Thunder| Arsenal | Tusker_FC

[Rapcha The Sayantist @IAMRAPCHA]

Why can't you find yourself a job abroad, and let kenyans elect someone who will create jobs for them at home?

[Philadelphia 76ers @sixers]

👑

[𝐄𝐑 @ErlingRoIe]

He’s not even lying 😭

[Adedapo @_aaadedapo]

A full-size basketball court can fit inside a football penalty box.

[Wyatt 蜥蜴王 @MKElite_]

We actually don't want you to dribble either

[Droid @droid254]

This is not 1992 we'll call you when the discussion is about biryani

[Adrian Jumbi @davidjumbi]

Forget tribalism and any other lie out there. #SiriNiNumbers this is the only way to beat Ruto. It worked in June 2024. It can work in 2027

[Kristy Tillman @KristyT]

People who are paying rent are paying for 24/7 use, I don't know what else to tell you.

[𝓐 ⭑ @ayojoestar]

I saw a comedian explain a dysfunctional childhood in the best way.
He said “okay yeah I know I am 37 and I shouldn’t still be upset about what my parents did to me as a kid. But let me ask you a question…
If you were in a building with bad foundation would you feel safer on the 37th floor?!”

[🫧 @sijuagain]

How tf does an ID expire? I’m the same nigga for life.

[jaramogisversion💋 @AkothMelanie]

Mtu amesema holding in your fart juu watu wako around is people pleasing 😭😭😭😭😭

[Tumezoza kwa mneti @felix_odhiambo_]

Effervescence was such a Goated answer in the chemistry questions 😂

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

Major cheat code for life: Always assume things will work out, then do the work to make it true. It’s a mindset of active optimism. Earned faith. It creates a quiet confidence that allows you to tolerate the uncertainty of life better than anything else.

[ba sing slay 💅🏽 @kigutasheilaa]

Can’t believe they raised a whole generation scared to use the word “si”

[Slauter @keyamour]

@kiruti count wasting after Myers left the org

[𐕣 @gumvape]

i'm in love with this quote:

"if you're persistent, you'll get it. if you're consistent, you'll keep it. and if you're grateful, you'll attract more of it."

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

This moment.

[Ororo😎 @McFlybowy]

Arsenal signing Bruno Guimaraes changes the entire complexion of their midfield. A Declan Rice–Bruno G partnership is as complete and balanced as you’ll find anywhere in Europe. It doesn’t just add another top player, it solves several of the issues Arsenal struggled with last season.

The biggest problem Arsenal had at times was progression from deep against aggressive presses. When teams man-marked their midfield or blocked passing lanes into Odegaard, Arsenal often became predictable, relying on Rice to carry the ball 20-30 yards himself. Rice is an outstanding ball carrier, but asking him to be the primary ball progressor, ball winner, and defensive shield every game isn’t maximizing his qualities.

Bruno immediately changes that.

He’s one of the best midfield press-resistant players in world football. He constantly receives on the half-turn, escapes pressure with body feints, and plays forward almost instinctively.
Arsenal would have two elite progressors instead of one. If opponents press Rice, Bruno is free. If they jump on Bruno, Rice carries through the space. Breaking a press becomes significantly easier.

It also unlocks Declan Rice.

Instead of being forced to dictate every build-up phase, Rice can focus more on what he’s arguably the best in Europe at covering huge spaces, winning duels, protecting transitions, arriving late into the box, and dominating physically. Rice becomes even more destructive because he no longer has to shoulder every responsibility in midfield.

Bruno also adds something Arsenal have lacked consistently controlled aggression with the ball. He’s always looking to speed the game up at the right moments. He’ll punch vertical passes between the lines, switch play quickly, or simply drive into midfield to force defenders out of shape. Arsenal sometimes became too methodical in possession last season. Bruno naturally increases the tempo without sacrificing control.

Defensively, the balance would be exceptional.

Rice is arguably the best transition defender in football, while Bruno is relentless in pressing, recovering possession and disrupting opposition rhythm. Between them, Arsenal would dominate second balls, counter-press immediately after losing possession, and sustain attacks for much longer. Teams would find it incredibly difficult to play through that midfield.

Bruno’s arrival would likely make Odegaard life easier than anyone else’s. With Bruno helping progression, Odegaard receives possession much higher up the pitch instead of constantly dropping deep to help build attacks. That means more touches between the opposition’s midfield and defence, where he’s most dangerous. Arsenal’s captain could spend more time creating chances rather than facilitating build-up.

In big Champions League games, this midfield would be tailor-made for knockout football.

Rice provides the athleticism and defensive security.

Bruno provides the control, progression and press resistance.

Odegaard provides the creativity and final-third quality.

That’s an almost perfect blend of physicality, technique, intelligence and work rate.

Perhaps the biggest improvement would be Arsenal’s ability to control different game states. Last season there were matches where they couldn’t slow games down after taking the lead, or speed them up when chasing a goal. Bruno excels at manipulating tempo. He knows when to keep possession, when to draw fouls, when to accelerate attacks, and when to simply keep the ball moving. Those qualities are priceless over a 60-game season.

On paper, a Rice-Bruno-Odegaard midfield has everything elite ball-winning, world-class press resistance, line-breaking passing, ball carrying, leadership, tactical intelligence, creativity and relentless intensity. It would instantly become one of the strongest midfields in Europe and arguably the most complete in the Premier League.

[Okong' Okuna @XivTroy]

Every man must simply learn to be alone. You will not die. Learn to bring yourself joy. Tame your sexual urges. Have more than just alcohol as a hobby. It makes you calmer, careful & intentional. Once you make peace with yourself, you'll never have to pay a dime for company.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🔴⚪️ Arsenal set for new club to club contacts next week for Bruno Guimarães deal.

Personal terms in place and new approach with Newcastle anticipated to proceed + £70m proposal expected to be improved.

Deal depends on #NUFC decision on exit/price.

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