we definitely do not press well as a team. i think it's obvious. too often, it's just one guy pressing (and too late, at that) and the players behind him don't fill the passing angles correctly. when you're late, it becomes like a ball possession drill and we look like fools chasing the ball. atletico really impressed me with their pressing last season.
carvalho is definitely more of a holding mid than a pressing CM. he's more gilberto than vieira, though he's a tough tackler. personally, i think we need a holding mid because of ramsey's forward runs, and arteta's lack of athleticism. it's especially true if sanchez and walcott are on the wings.
