Ahead of Liverpool, let's look at the recent lineup shakeups, build-up configurations, the loss of control in the second half against Shakhtar, Rice's usage and output, and more
Thanks for the analysis and your thoughts. Earlier in the week I was really in a dark place over the last few matches, but now I’m pretty sanguine. It’s only October and we are missing several key players. I have been reminding myself that football is only the most important of the non-important things in life. 😀 Having been a supporter of this club for almost half a century gives one perspective. This bad vibes period too shall pass. Here’s to hopefully grabbing all the points tomorrow and sunnier days ahead for the Arsenal and all of us in the more important aspects of our lives. 🍻
Another brilliant piece, Billy. Thank you! One thought I had while watching was... are you concerned about what you saw from Ben White? I know his passing numbers looked good, but in those first 10 minutes he loses possession 4 times, one leading to a breakaway, and then nearly a 5th. Also fails to close down with any intent when the FB gets a run into our half on 15 minutes but still allows the pass inside, leads to a shot for them (blocked). Gets booked for a weird foul on Eguinaldo, a foul he didn't have to make, then he gets the halftime hook. Seems to be moving fine, matched his winger stride for stride. Work rate was fine. Just rust?
I think we will see Zinny or Kiwior at LB just like you said. As long as we reduce misplaced Passes to a minimum we should be fine today. White, trossard and Jesus I am talking to you.🤓
Thanks for the analysis and your thoughts. Earlier in the week I was really in a dark place over the last few matches, but now I’m pretty sanguine. It’s only October and we are missing several key players. I have been reminding myself that football is only the most important of the non-important things in life. 😀 Having been a supporter of this club for almost half a century gives one perspective. This bad vibes period too shall pass. Here’s to hopefully grabbing all the points tomorrow and sunnier days ahead for the Arsenal and all of us in the more important aspects of our lives. 🍻
I'm with you. Something about the second half of Shakhtar really got to me. I guess because it was so self-inflicted. 'Just one normal game, please.'
But there's a wider picture, too.
Another brilliant piece, Billy. Thank you! One thought I had while watching was... are you concerned about what you saw from Ben White? I know his passing numbers looked good, but in those first 10 minutes he loses possession 4 times, one leading to a breakaway, and then nearly a 5th. Also fails to close down with any intent when the FB gets a run into our half on 15 minutes but still allows the pass inside, leads to a shot for them (blocked). Gets booked for a weird foul on Eguinaldo, a foul he didn't have to make, then he gets the halftime hook. Seems to be moving fine, matched his winger stride for stride. Work rate was fine. Just rust?
Love your analysis Billy. Such attention to details! Fascinating read. I’m more upbeat about our chances today. Coyg!
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I think we will see Zinny or Kiwior at LB just like you said. As long as we reduce misplaced Passes to a minimum we should be fine today. White, trossard and Jesus I am talking to you.🤓
Perfect prelude the game 🔥 I’ll sleep now with happy thoughts ☺️