Episode 26
“No Fizz. No Bang.No Snap, Crackle or Pop.”
Dave is joined by Mike, Paul and pod-newcomer Kaya in the all-Gunners-Town writer post-match virtual pub, to unravel what was a curiously disappointing performance by Arsenal against the Hammers.
Arteta picked Ceballos and Saka to help break down an expected low-block – but it’s fair to say that ‘Moyles’ had done his homework, and West Ham were a team in fine form – they were unlucky not to walk away with a share of the spoils.
We have a look at a bunch of things:
- Team selection
- Tactics
- Sluggishness of our midfield
- Did we sell the right keeper?
- Who do we need more – Partey or Aouar?
- And plenty more…
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Our current starting midfielders are Saka, Xhaka, Ceballos, Willian. If Partney comes, who does he replace? If Aouar comes, who does he replace? AMN has played in recent games at left wing back and also midfield. Does it make sense to play him as a defensive midfielder in place where Ceballos was occupying in the West Ham game? What in his game is missing from what Ceballos offers?