7 years, 7 months ago

Same old Arsenal... but what are the key problems?

Three games in and already a defeat by Stoke and a thumping loss to a top-six rival in Liverpool. We need only recall several games at the Emirates Stadium between Arsenal and Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United between 2009 and 2012 when the visitors soaked up pressure, allowed Arsenal ball in harmless areas and then savaged Wenger's side on the counter-attack. Aaron Ramsey was criticised for not providing his team with enough defensive protection Arsenal conceded a third straight from their own corner as Hector Bellerin lost possession Wenger simply has not adapted. Arsene Wenger is facing stiff criticism three games into the season after the manner of the loss The Sky Sports panel were scathing of Arsenal's display including Thierry Henry Where can Wenger go from here? Ozil has rarely produced the quality he is capable of on the biggest stage away from home Ramsey was not even facing the ball when Liverpool won back possession to score the opener Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville slammed the Gunners for yet another infuriating performance It may seem churlish to say this of professionals but this set of players too often seem at best indifferent to results and in their worst guise, as though they really are not troubled if they win or lose.

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