I’ve never been so nervous when I watched in the last minutes hoping they don’t concede. But in the most recent games I’ve been feeling more confident with us only leading 1 goal
Our defense is amazing this season
Significantly as well
Delicious stat.
Liverpool’s defence is overperforming quite a bit.
This is what is giving me some form of confidence this season. I know gooners have been crying out for the swashbuckling footy of last season but to me we feel more mature, measured and less emotionally roller coastery-if that makes sense.
The goals will come and the attack will flourish but having a stable back line is key to any success we get this year.
I looked forward through the calendar and the next few weeks could see the table look a whole lot better for us…
Liverpool games are exciting, but so chaotic. In the end, they win comfortably yesterday, but they could easily have given down a goal as well. Away games will be much tougher when you can’t control the game.
As Arteta says, its process. Last year we learnt how to attack and this season we are learning how to defend and be solid. Next season hopefully we will learn how to tie them together.
It is interesting though as that is also how Arteta started his Arsenal career. Tightening the defence while our scoring dropped a lot compared to how it was during the Emery era.
A slight issue is of course that they are not independent of each other, asserting more control through reduced risk also gives less rewards. I guess that it’s about finding the right balance though.
I’m hoping we learn how to tie them together this season
Next season? It’s been 4 years of Arteta ball buddy. How many seasons do we need? We’re winning the league this year.
It’s hard enough to do without referees fuckin us over and an injury crisis
This season’s definitely better for my cardiovascular health
Conceded the joint least. Think we have sacrificed a little creativity to get this solid. Also had multiple injuries to our attacking players.
Tequila!
This is how you win titles. Love seeing this stat
I’ve thought this will be the case. We’ve been unlucky with some of the goals conceded. Literally first shot on target goes in. I remember so many games where the opposition barely has any decent chances. I suppose we build on this. Become absolutely defensively solid, then next season build up the attacking threat while maintaining defensive awareness.
“Boring Boring Arsenal” is back
“Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles”
let that continue
Offense wins games, defense wins championships.
I used to pray for times like this