He is, in large part, the REASON they're the best back four in the league. In possession, out of possession; he's peerless.
As for having mistakes in him, EVERY keeper has 'em. They're all weirdos basically, but he is one of the least weird; at least he can actually PLAY football
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
Most of the mistakes were early doors when he was settling in. He hasn't made many since.
He is probably the best in the league on crosses and that is a huge help at set pieces.
I do hope we stick with him next season. We don't want to spend 3 months bedding in a new one
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
Just because of the extent of change, and too soon. If partey had been fit we could have eased Havertz in and had a degree of continuity in the first half of the season.
The team we are now- that team wins the league. Next season, it's on, unless...... he makes fundamental changes to the spine and structure of the side again. Then, who knows.