Feel in a minority but I thought we were pretty good value for a win there. Sure we only scored the corners but it wasn't a game we were *only* going to score corners. Questions over mentality etc v fair in second half, but first half was great
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The "Ben White Throw-ins" and "Man Utd Corners" Guy @potshot.bsky.social
Always felt a bit 'ship of theseus-y' about Arteta's Arsenal. Thing with the old LFC side finally getting it over the line was a core band of players battling together with small additions, to avoid the failures of the past and keep pushing themselves, but AFC don't have that...
Best in the business. If I'm ever in a mood about Arsenal, Tom reliably reframes my thinking - and not in a LinkedIn way either
Tom Curren@tomoc.bsky.social · 6mo agoLove every moment
I like this RHS quite a lot. I wouldn't be against seeing this trio more often, if only so I can see Ethan released from boot cleaning duty
1/ I often get asked how to get started in set-piece analysis and what tips I'd give, especially with the lack of guides online. So I've spent the last two weeks trying to fix that exact problem with this piece below medium.com/@setpiecesic...
How to Analyse Set-Pieces (like a Sicko)
A hopefully helpful intro guide into living through dead-balls
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Often forget I have this account, but I'm back quickly to say: I did another pod about set-pieces! It's not about Arsenal, too! The long-awaited* sequel to my deep dive on Utd's set-piece woes, but with a much happier spin this time round *don't check
Devils in the Details - A Podcast About Man Utd@devilsitdpod.bsky.social · 9mo ago#146: Are Man United Finally Good at Set Pieces? (with Jake Fox) podfollow.com/devils-in-th...
Last min set-piece preview I’m sure everyone was clamouring for ⬇️ Both teams neatly conceded their 10th of the season last week (~33% of their total conceded!) Also, Myles was 2 when we last played at the Ems in a UCL semi final 🙂 www.squawka.com/en/features/...
How set-pieces can win a Champions League semi-final for both Arsenal and PSG
Arsenal take on Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, and set-pieces could prove vital.
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Elite from Ahmed, really interesting to see how this trend plays out with the boom of set-piece coaches
Ahmed Walid@ahmed-walid.bsky.social · last yr.Why Premier League teams are scoring from their defensive corners. Piece on counter-attacks from corners and their slight return this season. www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...
One for the Geordies (and the masochistic LFC fans): I had a look at Dan Burn's seemingly inevitable header, and just how inevitable it really was. How well did Newcastle set it up? How badly did LFC stumble into it? And, most importantly, how is Dan Burn that tall? www.squawka.com/en/features/...
How Newcastle's Dan Burn hit Liverpool with a sneak attack in Carabao Cup final
Dan Burn opened the scoring for Newcastle in their 2-1 Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool. Set piece expert Jake Fox breaks down the goal.
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Making actual use of Ødegaard's limited whip + depth by shifting the blockers 10 yards up, and not worrying about the 'run from back to front' stuff - Merino has always been an elite front-post aerial attacker too, showed it at RSO. Very happy with those adaptations from Jover
www.squawka.com/en/features/... Did some more writing (I long for the days without strict word-counts)
Four reasons why Arsenal have stopped scoring from set-pieces
Arsenal have struggled to score from set pieces recently. But why are the Gunners on such a barren run, given their previous success?
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Bournemouth the league's most influential side this season imho
@daveockop.bsky.social · last yr.ART.
Didn't manage to catch the game midweek but now giving it a rewatch: Insane but not surprising how everyone focused on the Ødegaard miss, rather than on the fact he's the only reason we didn't completely roll over in the first 20 minutes
Anyways! We’re not here to take part, we’re here to take over 💯😤🔥
Ben Jacobs@jacobsben.bsky.social · 2y agoManchester United confirm 18-year-old centre-back Ayden Heaven has joined from Arsenal. Heaven has signed a contract until June 2029, with the option of a further year. He will immediately join the first team.✍️
A shame to lose him but I'm lower on Heaven than most. Growing physicality but inconsistent with using his size, and despite his *elite* qualities IP, he was always such a risk OOP next to Saliba. Aerially pretty weak too. Without that physicality, his pathway at AFC was always a doubt
We did another pod! We were happy about Arsenal (mostly)! We talked about transfers! Use it to pass the time before having to watch another Emery game
POT SHOT@potshot.bsky.social · 2y ago💥NLD & TRANSFER RUMOURS💥 #112: Two Cookies, a Transfer and a NLD Win 🎙: @alexcollings.bsky.social @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social 🟡 Return of the Press 🔵 Myles and Rice's symbiosis 🔴 What do we need this January? ⚪️ Early thoughts on Thoobi Listen 👉 pod.fo/e/29fb69
After finding out my job start date was pushed to next week, Towells has mercilessly forced me to record a pod tomorrow. So I got the S̶c̶o̶o̶b̶y̶ Thoobi Gang back together (cc @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social) to do a bonus ep reviewing the Spurs game and discussing the transfer window…
Pretty happy with this ep, scuffed mic quality and all. Think now I’m beyond the rage at opportunities missed, I’m trying to be a lot more understanding of how we missed them. Manas also bails us out of vibing our way through a tactics pod 🙏🏻
POT SHOT@potshot.bsky.social · 2y ago💥A MASSIVE WEEK💥 #111: Foundations Are Getting Quaky 🎙: @towells.bsky.social @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @watman.bsky.social 🟡 better performances, worse results 🔵 Build up & artificial set pieces 🔴 Zubimendi & The Implications ⚪️ Can Arsenal handle a more transitional PL? Listen: pod.fo/e/29e07d
My thoughts on Zubimendi for the @potshot.bsky.social Substack back in July. If you can't tell, I adore him. potshotpod.substack.com/i/146862505/...
Taking Aim: Declan Rice's Double-Pivot Partner
Scouting for the best fit alongside our No. 41
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Some selected stats to complement this excellent thread: - Lowest itl for attacks centrally - 2nd lowest itl for shot % outside of box - Midtable for OutBox and PenArea shots despite 3rd itl for total goals (big 6yd/SP bias) BONUS - lowest LHS shots itl All from whoscored
Jon Mackenzie@jonmackenzie.bsky.social · 2y agoIt’s Monday afternoon so we gird our mental loins and turn our minds to noticing things… And today I want you to come with a bit of a thought experiment with me as we consider Arsenal’s FA Cup loss to Manchester United from the weekend… [thread]
Between the constant lack of fitness and the general variability of his style, I’m slowly but surely souring on Calafiori, especially with the funding lost on an actual LW. Needs a big second half of the season
It's Boxing Day. The family are asleep in front of the sofa. You've got a leftovers sandwich. It's the perfect time to listen to the latest episode of Pot Shot. Enjoy 👇
POT SHOT@potshot.bsky.social · 2y ago💥 JESUS (RE)BORN💥 #108: Miracle on N5 Street 🎙️: @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @alexcollings.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social 🔴 A deserved 5-1 win? 🔵 An adapted build-up structure 🟡 Jesus is reborn ⚪️ Saka out: what next? Listen here 👉 pod.fo/e/295274
Personally would give Saka like 3 months. No need to rush him back when we’re likely out of the race after this spell, and I’d much rather him have career longevity than wreck himself for the sake of a closer second place finish
Had to pause the @potshot.bsky.social recording today because @alexcollings.bsky.social was laughing at me too much. There’s a reason Tots Ep3 is taking its time, and most of it’s the HR proceedings
Feeling quietly confident Utd concede yet another SP goal today, given how good Bmouth are. Expect those big spaces between zonals and general mobility issues on SPs to get abused by Bmouths excellent movement
Not sure how much of a safe space this app is for this kinda opinion, but: Jhon Durán is what people tried to convince me Darwin Núñez was Top player, with just the right sprinkling of chaos
Not a surprise that we’ve scored 2 and had numerous big chances off quick free kicks this season. Have to stop letting the opposition settle us so easily, especially when our throw-ins (and *especially* Timber’s) are generally very poor on the attack
Billy Carpenter@billycarpy.bsky.social · 2y agoThank you. I will now post the excerpt in the hope that people will read the wider newsletter.
🆕 Delighted to share my first piece for BBC Sport - I take a look at Arne Slot's Liverpool and the tactical tweaks he has made since Jürgen Klopp. ⚽🔴 ttx www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Arne Slot: How Liverpool boss has changed Reds since Jurgen Klopp
BBC Sport takes a closer look at some of Liverpool's more subtle tactical tweaks since Arne Slot took over from Jurgen Klopp.
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