His lack of pace ruined that. If he was fast he would been able to stay ahead of the defender while driving towards the goalkeeper and probably shoot on goal. Needed more guile to beat the second defender with this play.
Seriously impressive how Brighton competed on a physical level with Arsenal now Vuskovic & Chema have added new steel to their spine. But then technically they outcompeted them with their creativity and finishing. Phenomenal performance.
This was not even Manzambi at his most sharp version but the freedom and connections that Emery is building for him, already looks like a match made in heaven. He will prove to be one of the signings of the season.
For the designated “goalscorers” of the team, Marmoush & Solanke’s presence in the box is poor. Whether it’s clever movement or being able to cleanly manoeuvre passes into the box into shooting opportunities. It took Gallagher to come in and show them how to do it.
Brentford are basically a litmus test for how fundamentally good you are at the nuts and bolts of defending. Can your defensive shape deny them territory to get into good crossing positions. Can your defenders hold and drop a good defensive line to stop their runners. Can your defenders dominate the box vs their aerial threats.