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Player:Saliba
I'm a big Arteta fan, but can't fault that logic. There is one difference though, as soon as we started losing, Emery kept tinkering with the team to try and stop the individual errors. Arteta prefers to stick with the team and work harder with the players.Yeah big myth, the amount of shots on goal under Arteta was the same 2nd half of last season. Chelsea, City, Pool fell way short of expected goals (a lot of guilt edged chances were missed if you recall).
You can read about it here if you care:
https://theathletic.co.uk/1945591/2...rticle_source=search&search_query=superficial
Similarities I have noted
- Both Arteta and Emery have relied on 5 at the back, even against small teams because of personnel
- Both have frozen out Özil
-Both Arteta and Emery value experienced wingers over Pepe (Zaha and Willian respectively)
- Both came to the conclusion that Aubameyang is better off on the left with Lacazette central
- Both are more than happy to give up possession entirely if need be.
- Both insist on playing out from the back, Leno being better at it than Cech eventually had him take number 1 - proof here: https://www.skysports.com/football/...esses-battle-between-petr-cech-and-bernd-leno
There's more but I have forgotten. Arteta's big W's so far is keeping Auba who would have certainly left under Emery and the FA Cup.
Initially we had a major improvement against big teams/matches under Emery too. People will deny what I am saying but I have provided proof. They are a lot more similar than people care to admit.
Really don't like freezing out players though eg Guendouzi, Özil, Wenger would never have done that. A managers job is to motivate players so that they play their best and enjoy matches, not fall out with them. Özil and Guendouzi at least deserves to be on the bench and used occasionally.
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