Brighton’s struggles in front of goal this season are no secret. Potter’s side defends resolutely, possesses frequently, and creates opportunities, yet often fails to convert at the key moments.
Now firmly locked in a relegation battle, the Seagulls need a spark, and quick.
Going forward, Brighton are a much better side than their league position (17th) suggests; they have scored just 20 goals from an xG of 23.6, meaning they’re underperforming their expected tally by -3.6.
Only two PL sides (Burnley + Sheff Utd) are less clinical in front of net.
Dominik Szoboszlai: The first piece of Arsenal's creative puzzle?
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In recent months, Szoboszlai has announced himself to the world of football with some excellent displays for both club and country. These performances have sparked interest from a number of sides, including Arsenal.
This thread provides an in-depth analysis of the Hungarian star
In Wenger’s later years at the club, Arsenal were a side brimming with technical talent, but the spine of the team was always lacking.
Now, Arteta faces the opposite issue. The signings of Partey and Gabriel have begun to address the spine, but Arsenal lack creativity.
Uncapped Frenchmen: An Insight Into the Nations Breadth of Talent
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From the youth sides to the first team - France are brimming with a ridiculous amount of talent. So much so that some haven’t yet been given a chance with the senior side.
We’ve identified some uncapped French players whose performances are deserving of an eventual call-up.
Once a PSG academy graduate, Mike Maignan has done nothing but impress for Les Dogues season after season. He concedes less than a goal p/90, displaying how crucial he was to Lille qualifying for the CL last year.
He may already be better than Aréola, and a French cap is coming.