After Brighton's press fell off ~16th minute; Arsenal got back into the game.
- Overloading to find players in behind
- Playing in behind early
- High regains
- 3rd man runs in behind
Execution & final actions needs to be better during transition.
Sunderland took an average of 22.5 seconds per throw in. They had 12 that took longer than 20 seconds, 5 that took longer than 30 seconds, and 3 that took longer than 40 seconds.
🚨 Arteta “ It was absolute joy to watch our team play. The atmosphere in the stadium was great to witness. Our reaction was like an avalanche. It was another layer. We missed players for 6 months last season. To stand there, it was a joy to watch my team.”
Super Mikel ✊🏽
We are at that stage that we are irritated, any player that moves who can half play, we find it irritating that we dont have an interest. Honestly how many players who flatter to decieve can a team buy. Good player yes, elevate the champions, not a chance. Typical spurs player, like Madison, like Kudus, will have one magnificent game and they will describe him as world class and stink the place out for the next 2. I do think we are one new player short but i dont think i want us to just spend on an inconsistent randomer who doesnt elevate us!
Julian Alvarez Update
If you remember, I stated there was another attacker I chose to keep anonymous. That player was indeed Julian Alvarez. The reason I said it was sensitive was because one of our players (Gyökeres) was potentially involved but let me just provide the facts for Arsenal fans. To my understanding the following statements are 100% factual.
• The players dream is Barca (personal terms agreed already)
• Barca have always wanted Julian to go public with his desire to force Atleti's position
• Atleti are adamant they will not to sell to Barca and would rather sell abroad but it wont stop Barca from trying
• PSG to my understanding left the race due to Campos / Enrique not wanting a player who doesn’t absolutely prioritise them but I wont be shocked if they return due to the players quality
• Julian has been a target for Arsenal since last summer
• After our group stage game Arteta made it clear we must atleast be in the race for the Argentine
• I can 100% confirm Atleti have interest in Viktor Gyökeres
• Andrea Berta has maintained contacts with the camp since last summer and has explored 'different structures & mechanisms' to bring Julian Alvarez to North London in the recent months…
• Reports about 'the English weather' being a reason Julian and his family would not return to England are absolutely false.
• The player would be very open to joining Arsenal and has directly told us should his dream to Barca become impossible
• Arsenal are yet to officially formalise their interest but Atleti are well aware of our interest.
The situation is chaotic but my role is to provide the absolute facts to the best of my knowledge in real time not predict the future. Its difficult enough tracking Berta and his 1000 spinning plates technique, its even harder when he silently speaks to ex-colleagues at Atleti with whom he has a lot of trust with but I have presented the facts. Genuinely feel a lot of relief talking about this all as its been exhausting to track for 14 months. I need to sleep now as I have been awake all night contacting sources 😂
Reporter to Arteta:
"I've reported on Anfield 89, the double years of Wenger, The Invincibles. I didn't think it would ever get any bigger. But the emotion outside the stadium on Tuesday night. I've never seen anything like it. And you're responsible"
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