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Monday, Aug 15. 2005  –  Category: Football

Having watched the highlights of the ManU, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea matches, I see a pattern emerging…

wingers are the new black.

Look at the new Premiership teams of today. ManU is increasingly being defined by Ronaldo and Rooney (playing on the left). Arsenal is defined by Pires, Ljungberg, and Van Persie. Chelsea has Joe Cole, Shawn Wright-Phillips, and Robben. The out and out solo run up the centre is fast becoming a rarity. When was the last time you saw Scholesy, or even Henry or Ruud come juking up through the centre to shoot straight on into the goal? It still happens, but you don’t see it as often anymore. Premiership defences are becoming better and better, and are closing down that centre pathway. Instead you see the balls coming down the side wings before cutting back into the centre for a shot.

Just a random note… not saying that one style of play is better than the other. I have to say though that Ljungberg’s cross into Van Persie’s fake/pass to Fabregas was beautiful, and that’s something that even this ManU fan can appreciate.