The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

Does the Premier League have an open-play goal problem?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

Show Notes

Arsenal are top of the Premier League, but only seventh for open play xG.

So is that a Mikel Arteta issue - or a league-wide one?

Host: Duncan Alexander With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Ahmed Walid Producer: Mike Stavrou

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