Daily Archives: December 1, 2023

Champions League grades: Arsenal earn high marks, Celtic woes drag on


“A+ Five Arsenal goals by half-time, and six different scorers by full-time, this was Mikel Arteta’s team at their attacking best, and they took heavy vengeance on the French team they previously lost to. Kai Havertz, after his goal at Brentford at the weekend, began the scoring on a night when Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka in full flight tore their opponents apart. Top of the Premier League and safely qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League in their first appearance for five seasons, things are shaping up very well for the Gunners. …”
Guardian

Manchester City keep conceding from counter-attacks – should Guardiola be worried?


“Pep Guardiola was presented with an observation following his side’s 3-2 home victory against RB Leipzig on Tuesday. The five goals his Manchester City side have conceded in the Champions League this season have all been essentially the same. Whether it has been against Leipzig, Young Boys or Red Star Belgrade, City have been undone by a ball in behind the defence leaving the opposition in a one-against-one with their goalkeeper. …”
The Athletic