Watching this game here just reminds me how we’re crying out for a quick, direct attacker who stretches the pitch & Newcastle have a whole front 3 of them
Refreshing how few touches Armstrong uses in MF to keep things ticking. Also has a knack of getting the balance right between slowing it down/speeding it up. Playa.
Safe to say Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall easily passes the Alex Scott audition for getting in a Tuchel England squad. Dewsbury-hall far and away the best player and midfielder on the pitch tonight 👏. #BOUEVE
Exc: Arsenal apply for Premier League game against Everton to be played a day earlier on December 20 at 8pm as they look to avoid playing twice in three days after Carabao Cup clash versus Crystal Palace was moved to December 23. https://t.co/T3Ernz2TWR
Excellent retention in the dribble & pass, turns either way on a dime, deft touches, 1-2’s and has the turn & explosion on the back line if he’s in the mood. Still think he’s a 2nd phase #8 but boy can he do the #10 for us at the minute too.
This team lacks A) runners in behind B) passers in MF and C) competent FB’s (as we know). We’ll often bypass B and C through Ndiaye/Grealish individual quality but opposing teams know this & now look to double/triple up & it’s not as reliable.