He has the ability, but lacks the consistency/confidence. He has the ability to collect the ball and drive past players before forcing a shot or a pass, but he just doesn't do it enough. Although, there's a balance to be struck and perhaps might start overturning possession a lot more if he were to increase the frequency.

Clrnc yeah. It seems he wants to move away from being a DoF to being the CEO / administrator. It’s a good step for him based on what you hear about his various skills and his personality. He’s learned in different places, so he brings a nice rounded perspective to the role. The only viable counter Arsenal could’ve made would’ve been to give him the same role.

    Clrnc according to the Daily Mail, who are probably just feeding off strategic leaks from Arsenal. Need to look like you're willing to pay retention of you're going recruiting.

        Coombs Sami was the first scoop to leak this when no one else even knew about Edu is leaving.

        I don't think he is fed by the club.

            Clrnc so is Edu his source? Either way, this makes everyone look good, so of course it's the story.

              Gyökeres making everyone look like fucking morons, though.

              I had it right: primarily a career move for Edu and nothing much to do with internal conflict at Arsenal. Made sense to me because that's how Edu got to Arsenal as well.

              lorddulaarsenal nor am I really. The only concern is the timing given we're getting close to January and likely already working on summer transfer plans. The groundwork for both is hopefully already laid but wouldn't want Edu leaving at this point in the season ideally given it risks undermining those deals.

                His managerial appointments has been disastrous.

                Signings wise he made a few interesting ones for a mid table club.

                Rosicky is interesting. Since going back to Sparta he has utterly transformed the club and they are even competitive in UCL now after going on a winless run of no trophies previously. He always seem extremely intelligent.

                  Clrnc yeah, wouldn't mind Rosicky as it sounds like he's been doing a great job at Sparta.

                  Would be interesting if Mertesacker was picked. Imagine it would indicate a distinct change in regards to recruitment.