Liverpool did something to Arsenal which hadn't happened for 18 months. Did a touchline move from Mikel Arteta ultimately backfire on the Gunners' boss?
Confusing to me how holding a high line Arsenal could still afford 68% possession to the opposition in the second half - or am I misunderstanding something?
No, my point was that their line was low during the second half, but when it got higher (perhaps because Arteta encouraged them), Liverpool got their equaliser.
So many interesting takes on the match, which was an odd one. Neither team great in attack, yet both having periods of being well on top.
Kudos for finding the stat to justify Arteta’s faith in his team to carry the 2-1 to the final whistle, as many have been slaughtering him for his team’s passive second half.
Great stats and historical context, Andrew.
Confusing to me how holding a high line Arsenal could still afford 68% possession to the opposition in the second half - or am I misunderstanding something?
(I only listened on radio to some of the match.)
No, my point was that their line was low during the second half, but when it got higher (perhaps because Arteta encouraged them), Liverpool got their equaliser.
Ok, cheers, I see what you mean.
I hope to watch the second half on LFC.TV so will understand it better then. 👍
So many interesting takes on the match, which was an odd one. Neither team great in attack, yet both having periods of being well on top.
Kudos for finding the stat to justify Arteta’s faith in his team to carry the 2-1 to the final whistle, as many have been slaughtering him for his team’s passive second half.