Done a bit of analysis. 2 pts from 5 games is the second worst run after 22/23 Feb onwards when we only collected one.
5 times we've had a run of 3 pts from 5 games.
No idea what that means in terms of extrapolating to this season. But we've had poor runs before with an embedded known system. So no surprise that a new system has come with a hopefully initial downside.
Very fair. Most new managers come in to fix a side. This situation is different and bound to ruffle some feathers (particularly certain players no longer viewed as critical). Change in playing style has been great to watch. I hope AA is given time. The effort is there. Distance covered per game is equal to Arsenal at the top and up to 8km / game more than Liverpool and Man City. Better substitutions would help, but overall I like where it’s heading. Let’s get behind them.
yes, we are vulnerable from corners, in fact any set pieces within 30 yds of goal. I obviously do not know the roles within AAs coaching team, but emphasis really needs to be given to any set piece coaching. Other teams have a designated coach...and it shows. We do not really have a convincing corner FK taker anymore since Sasa and Harry moved on. We panic when both taking and defending corners. Sande needs to get in there sometimes and use his height advantage. Pity JKA isnt up to speed for the 1st team really.
Done a bit of analysis. 2 pts from 5 games is the second worst run after 22/23 Feb onwards when we only collected one.
5 times we've had a run of 3 pts from 5 games.
No idea what that means in terms of extrapolating to this season. But we've had poor runs before with an embedded known system. So no surprise that a new system has come with a hopefully initial downside.
Very fair. Most new managers come in to fix a side. This situation is different and bound to ruffle some feathers (particularly certain players no longer viewed as critical). Change in playing style has been great to watch. I hope AA is given time. The effort is there. Distance covered per game is equal to Arsenal at the top and up to 8km / game more than Liverpool and Man City. Better substitutions would help, but overall I like where it’s heading. Let’s get behind them.
yes, we are vulnerable from corners, in fact any set pieces within 30 yds of goal. I obviously do not know the roles within AAs coaching team, but emphasis really needs to be given to any set piece coaching. Other teams have a designated coach...and it shows. We do not really have a convincing corner FK taker anymore since Sasa and Harry moved on. We panic when both taking and defending corners. Sande needs to get in there sometimes and use his height advantage. Pity JKA isnt up to speed for the 1st team really.