Up the Arse! Goons Thread

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Unfortunately the season is following the same script, missed chances and injuries.

Can only push on and make sure we see out the season as best as possible.
 

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I think it just shows that having possession isn’t what it used to be. Liverpool are flying because they more or less hit on the break fast whereas teams just sit off against us and we just don’t have the firepower to break it down.

Yeah, unfortunately we have a very lethargic attack. None of our forwards (besides Martinelli) are particularly fast, including Saka. This, plus our posession style of football, allows teams to get back and defend en-mass.

The possession style works IF the players take the chances that are being created. The glaring problem is that they are not at the moment, which makes us look even worse.

I'd like us to look at a different profile of winger/foward, forget the technical side, focus more on pace and athletic ability.
 
Leg speed is not the issue. Our slow play is a function of the players in possession holding the ball too long, rather than taking a chance with a quick pass. Arteta's obsession with control slows the transition and allows the opposition to get back and into shape. We could have a front three of Overmars, Anelka and Walcott and it would not change our play one bit.
 

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