The first 30 minutes or so consisted mostly of West Ham pinning Arsenal back. The aggressiveness of the press could have been better as it allowed West Ham to control the ball.
But the plan ABSOLUTELY was to press.
But the plan ABSOLUTELY was to press.
The Arsenal players were passive because naturally itβs easier & takes less energy to do that. But Arsenal wasn't punished for it because West Ham when they had the ball weren't that threatening in possession.
This stat tells the story of both teams in that first half.
This stat tells the story of both teams in that first half.
Look at Arteta instructing Martinelli to press. The team needs direction sometimes from the coach.
Just not a lot to talk about. After getting time to finally watch the game it was a tough watch I have to admit.
Tomiyasu was immense defensively 1v1 they couldn't get past him on his side. Also of course Nketiah was fantastic running the channels & holding up play.
Tomiyasu was immense defensively 1v1 they couldn't get past him on his side. Also of course Nketiah was fantastic running the channels & holding up play.
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