But only if you're only considering shot stopping, correct? Not taking into consideration the goals he prevents because of how high he plays or because of how well he claims crosses, correct?
Hope I'm not jinxing it but Villa, at home, don't look like world beaters in the first half vs. Everton. It Everton outplayed them first half. I imagined they'd have come out playing with much more energy since they could narrow the margin to 4 points. Maybe they'll do that in the 2nd half (hope not obviously).
There truly are no easy games in the EPL top to bottom. Wolves drawing home to Newcastle. I know Newcastle aren't nearly as good away as they are at home but this is Wolves. Last place.
When Arsenal drop 2 points this weekend and both their title rivals drop 3 points, it almost feels like our long awaited title is fated.
One step at a time. One step at a time. We were surely lucky the way other results went our way. (chel$ki excluded) Certainly can’t rely on similar luck bailing us out in the run-in. We will only be champs if we win a very high % of our last 16 games. So let’s do that!
We had arguably the easiest of the 3, although some neutrals could argue Villa did. Be that as it may, still miffed about given the circumstances. 7 points gives City some hope, 9 would have made them dejected and possibly give up on the title for possibly greener pastures in the cups.
Guaranteed title if Arsenal win 87.5% of their remaining games (14 of 16), but having watched City yesterday and Aston Villa today, neither is finishing the season with a perfect run in. Haaland has scored just once in the last 7 games. Having already played over 40 games this season, I suspect playing every three to four days in finally wearing on him. With respect to Villa, based on today’s performance I suspect the schedule is wearing on them too. A lot of needless giveaways. Assuming Arsenal get everyone healthy, of the three title contenders, Arsenal are best built to survive the crowded schedule.
With no midweek matches whatsoever, Yanited might make a run at top 4. I expect them to be tough next weekend.
We aren't going to win 14 of our next 16 league games. But the good news is neither are City, Villa or anyone else. City don't look like it but they are capable of going on a 7 or more consecutive win run. Prior to this month they were on a 6 game winning run in the league. They can string together wins. If they drop points at Spurs, which they have a tough time at and we don't beat Man Utd, I will lose it. Man Utd is never an easy game but we should be able to eke out a win.
Pep is gone this summer too they’ve tried the rebuild but the guys they bought aren’t there like the prior generation
Hmmm...I think it's just a different time. Just globally football is transitioning to a new generation of players.All these guys gotta build their resumes, and get acclimated to this level of competition. You see it at all the big clubs. Learning how to win is a real thing, and the guys that know how to win are not their best players. This is like when Ferguson didn't win for 5 yrs. It happens. They've eaten enough. I think Pep sees out his contract though.
i think if they get Anderson they will be much better defensively. Rodri can’t work miracles anymore.