Is Arsenal too selfless?
Saturday, 20 September 08, 04:30 PM · Comments(1)
When you look at Arsenal’s 3-1 away victory against Bolton on Saturday afternoon, there’s no doubt that the Gunners play beautiful team football.
Whether it was a perfectly timed run inside his defender by Nicklas Bendtner (who needs to ease up on the hair gel) to latch onto a nicely placed cross from Denilson, or a pace-filled run by Theo Walcott to set up the spacing on the right and left for Denilson’s own finish in the 87th, their style is pleasing to the eye and refreshing to those who appreciate the accentuation of the whole over the individual.
This 3-1 result came handily, interrupted only by the opening strike from Kevin Davies on a header – the type of goal that leaves fans looking to the heavens for a reason for such madness, as it came at a point when Arsenal was utterly dominating possession (132-19 on completed passes if I remember right).....Check out the rest at:
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Great blog.
I'm going to have to disagree with you: Arsenal have scored 11 goals so far this season. The only team with a better goal scoring record is Man City (15 goals).
Arsenal were really frustrating to watch last season, because they did try to make too many passes. I think the team has addressed this and you can see more of a killer instinct.