When Arsenal drew 0-0 at Anfield Ben White was asked by the interviewer why they couldn't play the same against Nottingham Forest who had just dumped them out of FA cup. Because having 20% of the ball would really have seen them do well against Forest. Crazy as it is to say our style of play makes it very easy for the opposition in a lot of ways, even Chelsea in CL final could approach it with no pressure or expectation of controlling the ball and their forwards play with freedom on the odd break. In previous seasons 35% possession seemed the magic number to pull off these type of results, now it's closer to 25%, can only see these extemes in stats continuing.
Been banging on about it for a while but something needs to change to bring skillful passing football back in line with defensive organisation and physicality. A worry for when Pep goes as well, one of the best possession managers ever but it's still tremendously risky.
