I think the number 9 in football is on its last legs. Ever since the false 9 was invented, when you have a great false 9, the cohesion and fluidity it allows can be more effective than having a 30 goal a season striker.
A 50 goal a season striker, however, there will always be room for.
I wonder how Lampard would have done as a false 9 in a Pep team. My guess is he’d have scored hundreds of goals.
Arsenal have started playing with Desperation in their play. They look the same as they did at this point last season.
They are one bad result from a collapse, again.