teamsoutheast
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Country: USA
Player:Ødegaard
Was reading some of the posts form the back end of last season and reflecting now....
What a season we have had. Nobody expected us to be anywhere near to City let alone the 'so called' top 4 teams. Yet here we are. A few obervations from me on what's improved.
We're currently the 3rd highest scoring team in Europe with 88 goals (across top 5 leagues). Massive improvement from our total of 61 goals last season. Interesting that despite all the media outlets lauding Haaland, Man City scored more goals last season WITHOUT him than they did with him. They totalled 94 this season and 99 last season. I also wonder if we could have scored more if we didn't lose Jesus after the World Cup.
Granit Xhaka has achieved his career best goals and assist stats. One could say wthat we have finally got the best out of him?
We were better defensively this season as we only conceded 43 goals to our 48 last season. Lots of room for improvement here though and I expect us to strengthen in defence to improve this number next season. Also the loss of Saliba at a crucial part of the season didn't help. Only Newcastle and City had better defensive records. Across europe, Barcelona have been very stubborn in defense conceding only 18 goals!!!
Last of all, massive credit to Arteta after all the disrepsect he endured last season. All the silly 'Spanish Pulis' nonsense from some of these social media commentators were ridiculous and OTT. Some of you on here were very harsh with your criticism so I hope you are enjoying the humble pie right now... Building a squad and style of football takes time. Things don't just happen overnight. Sometimes a little patience is all that is needed.
What a season we have had. Nobody expected us to be anywhere near to City let alone the 'so called' top 4 teams. Yet here we are. A few obervations from me on what's improved.
We're currently the 3rd highest scoring team in Europe with 88 goals (across top 5 leagues). Massive improvement from our total of 61 goals last season. Interesting that despite all the media outlets lauding Haaland, Man City scored more goals last season WITHOUT him than they did with him. They totalled 94 this season and 99 last season. I also wonder if we could have scored more if we didn't lose Jesus after the World Cup.
Granit Xhaka has achieved his career best goals and assist stats. One could say wthat we have finally got the best out of him?
We were better defensively this season as we only conceded 43 goals to our 48 last season. Lots of room for improvement here though and I expect us to strengthen in defence to improve this number next season. Also the loss of Saliba at a crucial part of the season didn't help. Only Newcastle and City had better defensive records. Across europe, Barcelona have been very stubborn in defense conceding only 18 goals!!!
Last of all, massive credit to Arteta after all the disrepsect he endured last season. All the silly 'Spanish Pulis' nonsense from some of these social media commentators were ridiculous and OTT. Some of you on here were very harsh with your criticism so I hope you are enjoying the humble pie right now... Building a squad and style of football takes time. Things don't just happen overnight. Sometimes a little patience is all that is needed.