Arsenal FC | 2024/25 Season

What a relief. We got a bit lucky there particularly with the decision not to give Calafiori a second yellow but I guess awful refereeing standards in the PL evens itself out.
 
Ugly win, but there are no pictures on the points table. You have to win such games every season. A massive result especially with City dropping points.
 
What a relief. We got a bit lucky there particularly with the decision not to give Calafiori a second yellow but I guess awful refereeing standards in the PL evens itself out.
There has to be a serious improvement in the home form this season, also it seems the lapses of concentration are to regular in home games compared to away games.

Yeah Arsenal created a record number of chances at home and people will look to the Leicester keeper being brilliant. At Same time some seriously poor finishing was seen before injury time.

At other end Leicester looked like they could score every time they went forward. Even though it wasn't frequent.

That could have easily end up like the Fulham or spurs draws at home last season.

Nwaneri coming on was a good cameo to see. Calafori did well in parts, but still has a few rash moments which he needs to curb
 
There has to be a serious improvement in the home form this season, also it seems the lapses of concentration are to regular in home games compared to away games.

Yeah Arsenal created a record number of chances at home and people will look to the Leicester keeper being brilliant. At Same time some seriously poor finishing was seen before injury time.

At other end Leicester looked like they could score every time they went forward. Even though it wasn't frequent.

That could have easily end up like the Fulham or spurs draws at home last season.

Nwaneri coming on was a good cameo to see. Calafori did well in parts, but still has a few rash moments which he needs to curb

Bro. No way you want Arsenal to win the title, otherwise the Ghost of Mamoon looms large on you.

Best scenario for you is Arsenal bottling it again, Arteta moves on and they win it with a new man in charge.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
 
There has to be a serious improvement in the home form this season, also it seems the lapses of concentration are to regular in home games compared to away games.

Yeah Arsenal created a record number of chances at home and people will look to the Leicester keeper being brilliant. At Same time some seriously poor finishing was seen before injury time.

At other end Leicester looked like they could score every time they went forward. Even though it wasn't frequent.

That could have easily end up like the Fulham or spurs draws at home last season.

Nwaneri coming on was a good cameo to see. Calafori did well in parts, but still has a few rash moments which he needs to curb

Do you celebrate goals btw?
 
Do you celebrate goals btw?
Yeah I do, I also give an honest balanced opinion.

Arsenal had control of the game and sloppiness let Leicester back in, that happened in home games last season and season before, which ultimately ends up being costly.

I'd rather be honest then fake positive or deluded like certain 🤡 in this fan base
 
Bro. No way you want Arsenal to win the title, otherwise the Ghost of Mamoon looms large on you.

Best scenario for you is Arsenal bottling it again, Arteta moves on and they win it with a new man in charge.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

There is no ghosts to worry about. Same bhangra cheerleader has been humilated for last 4 seasons

Arsenal home form in last 2 seasons is a huge factor to them not winning league.

West ham, Fulham, spurs, villa games being prime examples of dropping points they shouldnt have. Today vs Leicester could easily have been the same.
 
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There has to be a serious improvement in the home form this season, also it seems the lapses of concentration are to regular in home games compared to away games.

Yeah Arsenal created a record number of chances at home and people will look to the Leicester keeper being brilliant. At Same time some seriously poor finishing was seen before injury time.

Even though Arsenal were 2-0 up at half-time, they were not at full gear. I don't know if it was because of fatigue or if it was because the pace of the game was just generally slow due to Leicester's low block.

Arsenal must improve on their finishing. Should have gone 3-0 up at half-time, that would have buried the game. Having said that their first goal was a deflected header so it was rather fortunate. Their equaliser was a stunner, nothing Arsenal could've done about that.

At other end Leicester looked like they could score every time they went forward. Even though it wasn't frequent.

That could have easily end up like the Fulham or spurs draws at home last season.

Nwaneri coming on was a good cameo to see. Calafori did well in parts, but still has a few rash moments which he needs to curb

I agree with you on Calafiori. He has some rough edges. I have high hopes that he'll be top draw. It's so refreshing to have a proper defender who is an excellent passer and good with ball to feet unlike Zinchenko.

Nwaneri needs more minutes. I was hoping he would start for Arsenal today but Arteta was vindicated as Trossard scored 2 goals.

One thing I didn't like about Arteta's management is the fact that he brought on Nwaneri so late in the game, when he should've come on for Partey far sooner.

We need Merino back sooner rather than later because Partey looks like a player who's well over the hill.
 
Tbf Arsenal had 3 tough away games in a row last week so if there is a little bit of fatigue then it's totally understandable

I predicted Arsenal to win the league before the start of the season and what I've seen so far in the league (sample sizes is small) has only further strengthened that thought, especially the Rodri injury (combined with KDB being made of glass)

Can't underestimate how much that will affect City, they will not match last seasons points total, think they'll get mid 80's at best and Arsenal need to make sure they don't have a drop off from last season
 
Even though Arsenal were 2-0 up at half-time, they were not at full gear. I don't know if it was because of fatigue or if it was because the pace of the game was just generally slow due to Leicester's low block.

Arsenal must improve on their finishing. Should have gone 3-0 up at half-time, that would have buried the game. Having said that their first goal was a deflected header so it was rather fortunate. Their equaliser was a stunner, nothing Arsenal could've done about that.



I agree with you on Calafiori. He has some rough edges. I have high hopes that he'll be top draw. It's so refreshing to have a proper defender who is an excellent passer and good with ball to feet unlike Zinchenko.

Nwaneri needs more minutes. I was hoping he would start for Arsenal today but Arteta was vindicated as Trossard scored 2 goals.

One thing I didn't like about Arteta's management is the fact that he brought on Nwaneri so late in the game, when he should've come on for Partey far sooner.

We need Merino back sooner rather than later because Partey looks like a player who's well over the hill.
1st half was nice and controlled as we had most of the ball and Leicester didn't have an outlet to release pressure so Arsenal were able to win it back and keep recycling pressure.

The 1st goal was poor, people can talk about deflection the ball comes Justin heads the ball and havertz instead of moving his body to blocking it turns his body as though he was scared of being hit by the ball its poor, in end him trying to avoid being hit by ball caused the deflection.

2nd goal Leicester got down Arsenal's right side way to easily, calafori misjudged cross and trossard gives Justin a free run into box. It was 3rd time Leicester had found space easy down right hand side

That game should have be 5 or 6 nil, whilst keep made some wonder saves both trossard and havertz missed some east chances as well.

Arteta makes vast majority of his subs late, once in a blue moon he will do it early..its always reactive instead of proactive. Partey had lost control in midfield and whilst Arsenal were creating most chances, Leicester were getting joy on the break.

Onto the next and we need to beat PSG and then southampton.

People already mention fatigue lol, there ain't no winter break this season. 2 extra CL games in January, another 2 CL if Arsenal have to play qualifying knockout round. So 3 games a week will be even more regular then last season.
 
There is no ghosts to worry about. Same bhangra cheerleader has been humilated for last 4 seasons

Arsenal home form in last 2 seasons is a huge factor to them not winning league.

West ham, Fulham, spurs, villa games being prime examples of dropping points they shouldnt have. Today vs Leicester could easily have been the same.
You typed a long post to criticize Arteta but you had to delete the draft before Trossard scored the winner. Beautiful.
 
Calafiori’s positioning is circumspect at the moment. He is caught in awkward positions and the defense loses shape because of him.

However, we have to remember that Arteta is an unbelievable coach. Gabriel was an error prone defender but he is rock solid now. Califiori will see a similar transformation.

He has all the physical attributes to be a monstrous defender like Saliba and Gabriel.
 
Once again making stuff up and taking out of your backside. Il leave the toilet paper essays to you 🤡

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People already mention fatigue lol, there ain't no winter break this season. 2 extra CL games in January, another 2 CL if Arsenal have to play qualifying knockout round. So 3 games a week will be even more regular then last season.

I'd be surprised if you have 3 tough away fixtures in a week for the rest of the season, it's not just about physical fatigue but more the mental exertion
 
Tbf Arsenal had 3 tough away games in a row last week so if there is a little bit of fatigue then it's totally understandable

I predicted Arsenal to win the league before the start of the season and what I've seen so far in the league (sample sizes is small) has only further strengthened that thought, especially the Rodri injury (combined with KDB being made of glass)

Can't underestimate how much that will affect City, they will not match last seasons points total, think they'll get mid 80's at best and Arsenal need to make sure they don't have a drop off from last season

It’s a very fascinating season , apart the newly promoted teams all others can at any time take points of each other . It used to be City or Liverpool, now we have Arsenal, Chelsea , Villa , any these 5 teams can go on a 10 win run , anything can happen . Of course City , Arsenal or Liverpool most likely.

I thought Arsenal were fortunate, their man should have been sent off & it would likely have finished a draw . Saliba & Gabriel’s form so far hasn’t been last seasons standard.

Arteta wants to win something this year , anything. He will try in all competitions & this is where imo they will fall short , their squad is a bit light in various areas .

Sometimes you play below your standard , get lucky but pull out the 3 points, which is a good trait .

By Xmas we will see if who is top & by how big of a margin . Oct & Nov are packed , pressure months . Rotation & squad depth will be key .

So far imo Arsenal look less solid & less disciplined this season . I’d back city for sure .
 
Also to add to the above. Once Arsenal have played Newcastle (away) on 2nd Nov, all Arsenals premier league fixtures onwards up until end of December 2024 are in London. Home games, away London derbies. So the "fatigue" excuses are silly to say the least.

Whole point of having a squad is to rotate so team and players are fresh.
 
It’s a very fascinating season , apart the newly promoted teams all others can at any time take points of each other . It used to be City or Liverpool, now we have Arsenal, Chelsea , Villa , any these 5 teams can go on a 10 win run , anything can happen . Of course City , Arsenal or Liverpool most likely.

I thought Arsenal were fortunate, their man should have been sent off & it would likely have finished a draw . Saliba & Gabriel’s form so far hasn’t been last seasons standard.

Arteta wants to win something this year , anything. He will try in all competitions & this is where imo they will fall short , their squad is a bit light in various areas .

Sometimes you play below your standard , get lucky but pull out the 3 points, which is a good trait .

By Xmas we will see if who is top & by how big of a margin . Oct & Nov are packed , pressure months . Rotation & squad depth will be key .

So far imo Arsenal look less solid & less disciplined this season . I’d back city for sure .

The usual busy December will test out the top sides squads. Also in January the 2 extra CL fixtures as well as the FA Cup starting will again test squad depth.

Teams won't have a mid-season. Break to reset etc.. so unless any side is lucky not to get major injuries, then as is case every season. Who manages the squad best will win trophies and those who don't will end trophyless.
 
We have another set out tough 3 away games in a row in November. Like I said, The regular 3 games a week will be even more so this season

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Fair enough, I've not looked at your fixtures but that's a tough week on paper too

Again, mentally it will be a draining week and if you can come out of such weeks like you did this time then it bodes well for the rest of the season
 
Going into Autumn and Winter, a lot will depend on how quickly and well Odeguard and Mareno come back...

City have proved over recent seasons that how you perform from February onwards is key. Of course you have to stay within touching distance but the time to put in consecutive victories is in the last quarter of the season.

Like always, we take one game at a time
 
Fair enough, I've not looked at your fixtures but that's a tough week on paper too

Again, mentally it will be a draining week and if you can come out of such weeks like you did this time then it bodes well for the rest of the season
Coming out of the week with 4 points in league and a point away in CL was good.

However, as I mentioned a few times. There is no mid-season break this season, so strain on squads is only going to get harder.

Arsenal have 7 games in December (8 if they get to 1/4 finals of league cup)

If say for example Arsenal got to a league cup semi final.

Their fixtures in January would be again 8 games

Brighton (A)
League cup semi
FA cup 3rd Round
Spurs (H)
Villa (H)
Zagreb (H)
Wolves (A)
Girona (A)


So 3 games a week regardless of where they are is going to be the norm. So squad depth and management will be tested, exposed or maybe proven it can be done effectively.
 
The usual busy December will test out the top sides squads. Also in January the 2 extra CL fixtures as well as the FA Cup starting will again test squad depth.

Teams won't have a mid-season. Break to reset etc.. so unless any side is lucky not to get major injuries, then as is case every season. Who manages the squad best will win trophies and those who don't will end trophyless.
It’s easier to manage with most of your squad fit . Arsenal did well last season, having the least injuries of the top teams . Key players missing matches hurts teams , but injuries are difficult to avoid . Liverpool were two wins off win the quadruple, no team has ever got this close but they managed their season by playing numerous youngsters in nearly every position , depending on the opposition. If you overplay your top players, they may or may not get injured but their form will decline due to lack of energy .

Arteta is gambling a little , no young players coming through, he wants to win something this season. If the main players can play near 50 matches,there is a good chance to win silverware , if there is injuries or form dips it will be very tough to keep pace in the PL .

Arsenal also need to be careful on suspensions , should have been 3 sending off already . Will also be interesting to see if they can continue what seems to be an added physical steal to their play . Probably not a good idea for Saka who seems to struggle esp when kicked . If he gets a serious injury it’s over, similar to if Salah does for Liverpool but he’s physically much stronger
 
Coming out of the week with 4 points in league and a point away in CL was good.

However, as I mentioned a few times. There is no mid-season break this season, so strain on squads is only going to get harder.

Arsenal have 7 games in December (8 if they get to 1/4 finals of league cup)

If say for example Arsenal got to a league cup semi final.

Their fixtures in January would be again 8 games

Brighton (A)
League cup semi
FA cup 3rd Round
Spurs (H)
Villa (H)
Zagreb (H)
Wolves (A)
Girona (A)


So 3 games a week regardless of where they are is going to be the norm. So squad depth and management will be tested, exposed or maybe proven it can be done effectively.

I fully agree squad management is key, it's what Pep has excelled at. He causes frustrations when it comes to FPL because you don't know who is going to pick from one game to the next and makes sure players don't burn out (think Haaland might end up being the exception to this but he did have a long summer break with no Euros)

I think the issue with Arteta has been that team selection is predictable and the reluctance to rest someone like Saka, if you are to win the league and go deep in all competitions then making sure he doesn't get flogged is important
 
A United fans wet dream which will not happen.

Deluded haters have been expected Arteta to be sacked (leave) since 2020.

Arteta will lift the Premier League trophy, it is a matter of when not not if. It is 100% guaranteed.

Once again no need to get offensive behind a keyboard.
 
I fully agree squad management is key, it's what Pep has excelled at. He causes frustrations when it comes to FPL because you don't know who is going to pick from one game to the next and makes sure players don't burn out (think Haaland might end up being the exception to this but he did have a long summer break with no Euros)

I think the issue with Arteta has been that team selection is predictable and the reluctance to rest someone like Saka, if you are to win the league and go deep in all competitions then making sure he doesn't get flogged is important
Rice, saka and saliba played in euros and have really had a proper break. So flogging them into ground will be detrimental. If you look at Pep, he alway eases players back in at start of season after summer tournament, as he understands the long game, and not just short term fixes at start of a season.

Arsenal do have options to rotate at the back now. In forward areas questions marks on whether Jesus can stay fit and whether sterling can perform will have huge impact on Arsenal trying to fight on all fronts, something they have failed to pretty much every season for last 5 years.

Liverpool under klopp should have won more trophies. At Same time they regularly showed they could balance Europe and PL most seasons.
 
100% Guarantee 🤔

Just like an apology was suppose to be made if Arsenal didn't win the league, and instead someone ran off to the cricket forum.

100% nonsense as usual

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Your posts are like a broken clock ⏰️ or like Liverpool fans spouting it's their year every year. Clutching at straws.
 
There's a fair chance, Arsenal could be trophyless again, whilst Utd could win another Trophy

You'd take the Carabao or FA Cup with performances like this in the league?

Sky Sports' Gary Neville at Old Trafford

"That sums up Manchester United in the first half. They have been an absolute disgrace.

"It's one of the worst performances I have seen under Ten Hag. And that is saying something.

"It is really bad."
 
There's a fair chance, Arsenal could be trophyless again, whilst Utd could win another Trophy

Are you saying that you would take your current standing in the PL along with a FA or Carbao Cup win over a season which ends in top 4 in the PL but no trophies?
 
Are you saying that you would take your current standing in the PL along with a FA or Carbao Cup win over a season which ends in top 4 in the PL but no trophies?
The reality is where miles off top four. I would take a season where we just concentrate on domestic football. With our situation, Europe is a unwanted attraction .

Surely Ten hag cannot go on like this.
 
The reality is where miles off top four. I would take a season where we just concentrate on domestic football. With our situation, Europe is a unwanted attraction .

Surely Ten hag cannot go on like this.
Don't worry Southgate is waiting to takeover 🤭
 
The reality is where miles off top four. I would take a season where we just concentrate on domestic football. With our situation, Europe is a unwanted attraction .

Surely Ten hag cannot go on like this.

3-0 loss at home 🤭
 
@IAJ

This is for you. Keep quiet next time. Don’t you dare talk nonsense about Arsenal. :shh

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He's had his chance. And were clearly regressing
Winning two trophies in two seasons is regression? He had a similar league performance last season but won the FA Cup which is all that matters.

League performances don’t matter unless you win the league. Only trophies do. Ten Hag might win another trophy this season so I don’t understand why you think he should be sacked.

Just following your own logic here.
 
Winning two trophies in two seasons is regression? He had a similar league performance last season but won the FA Cup which is all that matters.

League performances don’t matter unless you win the league. Only trophies do. Ten Hag might win another trophy this season so I don’t understand why you think he should be sacked.

Just following your own logic here.

No pattern of play. No set phylosophy, the players are confused with all this, hense in transition we are one of the worst teams.

This is his third season. He's not improved any player he's bought in
 
Never have I said UTD are back. But I do see light at the end of the tunnel, and I can see us being very competitive in the league over the next few seasons. And if we manage to sign Ugarte from PSG in this window ( who I rate above Rice) then we could really spoil the party for a few teams thus season.🤫
Must be a long tunnel.

Yes you've been very competitive... Competing for banter club status.

How's the Ugarte signing going?

Only party you are spoiling is ETH signing a new contract party if he gets sacked.
 
Must be a long tunnel.

Yes you've been very competitive... Competing for banter club status.

How's the Ugarte signing going?

Only party you are spoiling is ETH signing a new contract party if

All on Ten hag. In Transitions, he is the worst manager I've seen.
 
I didn't agree with the criticism of how Arsenal defended but this photo is massively disingenuous, that was taken just after a corner
This isn’t an exclusive to set pieces though. Watch the Calafiori goal at Etihad. Apart from Halaand, every City player was in the box.

Pep regularly defends with 9-10 outfield players in the box and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. It’s just that people cannot digest the fact that Arteta is a top manager and has proved them wrong.

The same people who criticize Arteta for being defensive would have criticized him for being naive and lacking experience if City would have rolled Arsenal over after the red card.

If Arsenal win the league this season, the same people would claim that they got lucky due to Rodri’s injury, as if that is Arsenal’s problem and not Pep’s fault for wasting £45m on Kalvin Phillips.
 
No pattern of play. No set phylosophy, the players are confused with all this, hense in transition we are one of the worst teams.

This is his third season. He's not improved any player he's bought in
I am glad that you have finally overcome your delusions and have accepted the reality that winning domestic cups mean absolutely nothing when you’re failing in the league.

It took a good two years but better late than never.
 
I am glad that you have finally overcome your delusions and have accepted the reality that winning domestic cups mean absolutely nothing when you’re failing in the league.

It took a good two years but better late than never.
Where have I mentioned failing in the league. No phylosophy, no pattern of play is my biggest issue. Hence he Has to go
 
Timber and Calafiori are a treat to watch. Inverting, playing in 3-4 different zones, link up plays etc. They have added a new dimension to this team. The left hand side of the pitch was very dynamic, the best I’ve seen since 2022-23 season; this will only benefit Martinelli more, especially with Merino coming in too.

If we can keep key players fit, I can see us doing very well and landing a major trophy this season.
 
Look like Arteta bhangra cheerleader is trying to justify Artetas failure as its seen as better then Ten haags failure at united.

Both managers at the stage they are at their clubs are failures.

🤡🤡
 
I am glad that you have finally overcome your delusions and have accepted the reality that winning domestic cups mean absolutely nothing when you’re failing in the league.

It took a good two years but better late than never.

When are you coming down from cloud cookoo land and admit Artetas one Trophy in six seasons is a failure.
 
When are you coming down from cloud cookoo land and admit Artetas one Trophy in six seasons is a failure.
He's to heavily invested in worshiping Arteta like some sort of god. Bit like Indian cricket fans do with their cricketers.

The delusion and excuses will always be there with him.
 
Merino back in full contact training, which is good for squad.
 
Look like Arteta bhangra cheerleader is trying to justify Artetas failure as its seen as better then Ten haags failure at united.

Both managers at the stage they are at their clubs are failures.

🤡🤡

Imagine calling Arteta a failure after witnessing the evolution of Arsenal over the last 4 years.

🤡🤡🤡🤡
 
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When are you coming down from cloud cookoo land and admit Artetas one Trophy in six seasons is a failure.

Arteta transformed Arsenal from a disastrous situation into one of the top 2 teams in the PL while spending less £ than City (who already had a top team when Arteta took over), Chelsea and United. Imagine calling this transformation a failure. 🤡
 
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Finishing second in the league while going toe to toe to win the league is much better than being rubbish in the league and winning domestic cups.

Arteta’s Arsenal >>> any Arsenal team under Wenger post 2005

Arteta’s Arsenal >>> Ten Hag’s United
 
Arteta transformed Arsenal from a disastrous situation into one of the top 2 teams in the PL while spending less £ than City (who already had a top team when Arteta took over), Chelsea and United. Imagine calling this transformation a failure. 🤡

The only success Arteta has so far is how on earth he managed to Bottle a near impossible position few years back to hand city the title. Now that I admit was impressive
 
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The only success Arteta has so far is how on earth he managed to Bottle a near impossible position few years back to hand city the title. Now that I admit was impressive
Not too impressive, SAF has pulled off similar bottle jobs multiple times before him. So has Klopp.
 
Imagine going trophyless for 4 seasons and being humilated every season and running off like a coward.


So now winning no trophies, bottling league title, not winning cups and being embarrassed in Europe is success according to certain people🤡🤡
 
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Klopp, Howe, Emery (villa) took over clubs in bad situations and improved the club's at quicker rate then fraudeta.

But now this is supposedly success because it Arteta.

Absolutely 🤡🤡



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They also won Majors. Arteta ?
Answer on a postage stamp.
Same number of trophies as moyes won at West ham.

But winning 1 trophy in 5 years is the achievement of world's greatest manager.

Also better then wenger, GG and Herbert Chapman.

The losers in fan base like to rewrite clubs history to justify failure currently
 
PSG at home in the greatest club competition.

A huge opportunity for Arsenal to best an average Paris side without Dembele .

To be one of the great clubs you must win this trophy .

I think Arsenal will win tonight .

My prediction 3-1
 
Same number of trophies as moyes won at West ham.

But winning 1 trophy in 5 years is the achievement of world's greatest manager.

Also better then wenger, GG and Herbert Chapman.

The losers in fan base like to rewrite clubs history to justify failure currently

This guy is like a broken record. Long may it continue.
 
PSG at home in the greatest club competition.

A huge opportunity for Arsenal to best an average Paris side without Dembele .

To be one of the great clubs you must win this trophy .

I think Arsenal will win tonight .

My prediction 3-1
Arsenal need to be winning all home games in this group stage in CL.
 
Arsenal need to be winning all home games in this group stage in CL.

Finishing in top 8 is huge . Straight to last 8! Liverpool will fancy their chances, along with city . Arsenal need to show how good they are in Europe , last season was shocking .
 
One thing that’s noticeable ever since Calafiori has played. He’s getting the best out of Martinelli, who produced a goal and an assist over the weekend. He also produced an assist for Calafiori with his wonder goal in the previous game against City.
 
One thing that’s noticeable ever since Calafiori has played. He’s getting the best out of Martinelli, who produced a goal and an assist over the weekend. He also produced an assist for Calafiori with his wonder goal in the previous game against City.
The left hand side of team was non-existent last season. Mainly due to chopping and changing left backs, a donkey being carried in midfield in left 8 position.

So the change in balance helps
 
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