Arsenal News: Arsenal tries to be more directly: the good, the bad and the ugly

Martin Odegaard was mainly the player who led the majority of the counter -attacks. Viktor Gyokere’s best attacking zones are in the inner right canal. When the Swede went behind, Odegaard’s passing weight of and the chance broke down. This caused the game to end and fit United’s fast attackers.

Odegaard left the foot here was also a bit problematic. In terms of angle, using a right -footed player would allow the pass to go towards the goal rather than curl away from it, making it easier for someone who gyokeres to shoot early. Imagine Kevin de Bruynes through balls (from right central midfield) to Erling Haaland if you are struggling to understand what I mean.

Although this style of play was ineffective in the opening game, there are positives. If Arsenal can get the final pass correctly, they will be in clear target cornees more often. How Arsenal balances their slower possession style with this newer, transition quality will be an important thread for their season.

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