Essential The Official Football (Soccer) Thread - 'We will not be there.' - Pep Fraudiola

Gilver

Really?
Joined
May 1, 2012
Messages
6,929
Reputation
70
Daps
7,209
Reppin
NW, UK
You think? I feel like they're not too far off from where they've been. Still have the most goals. Do you think maybe its moreso defensively, they're not as good?
Not seen all their games, but from what i've seen they don't press quite as relentlessly, they take long breaks from doing it(they always did take breaks but not as long/frequently).

I think that's related to Haaland and might also explain why they're not as good defensively.

Then attacking wise they seem to look for him a little too much, same patterns aren't always there, at least not as much.
 

ThrobbingHood

“I’m Sorry for 2025”
Joined
Nov 11, 2017
Messages
32,962
Reputation
16,554
Daps
234,120
Arsenal… this is our time.
full
 

nyknick

refuel w/ chocolate milk
Joined
Jul 7, 2012
Messages
18,714
Reputation
6,060
Daps
90,747
Does Arsenal choke against Brighton?

Does Newcastle manage to stay in top 4?

Does Arteta buy a striker in January?

Does Pep go away to spend more time with his family if he chokes away a title with a 50 goal Haaland season?
 

Regular Developer

Supporter
Joined
Jun 2, 2012
Messages
8,756
Reputation
2,131
Daps
24,781
Reppin
NJ
Not seen all their games, but from what i've seen they don't press quite as relentlessly, they take long breaks from doing it(they always did take breaks but not as long/frequently).

I think that's related to Haaland and might also explain why they're not as good defensively.

Then attacking wise they seem to look for him a little too much, same patterns aren't always there, at least not as much.
Makes sense. I definitely don't see them high pressing as much as I remember. Them and Liverpool's defensive players are under more pressure this season
 
Top