Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher explains why Arsenal wont win the Premier League on current evidence, despite topping the charts after 13 games played; the Gunners are one point ahead (30) of second-placed Manchester City (29) as it stands
“perhaps the greatest reason for Arsenal to feel optimistic is that last season it felt they had to play at their maximum just to stay in the race; this season, they are top of the table with a sense of more to come.”
Similarly, the Arsenal Vision pod pointed out that facing more low blocks forces us to play in a less fluid/exciting way.
@9point6
It’s bait. Criticizing Arsenal will get a lot more views and engagement.
Compare to Jonathan Wilson in the Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/nov/27/arsenal-premier-league-title
“perhaps the greatest reason for Arsenal to feel optimistic is that last season it felt they had to play at their maximum just to stay in the race; this season, they are top of the table with a sense of more to come.”
Similarly, the Arsenal Vision pod pointed out that facing more low blocks forces us to play in a less fluid/exciting way.
@9point6 to further illustrate this: https://mstdn.ca/@thatdosbox/111489792663496365