After ten Premier League matches, key offensive statistics help tell the story of the Gunners early success in the 2022/2023 league season.
| Category |
Number |
League Ranking |
| Goals |
24 |
2nd |
| Goals from Inside the Box |
21 |
2nd |
| Goals from Outside the Box |
3 |
6th |
| Shots |
158 |
4th |
| Hit the Woodwork |
5 |
4th |
| Passes |
5,087 |
7th |
| Long Balls |
490 |
17th |
| Crosses |
150 |
16th |
| Corners Taken |
54 |
9th |
It’s obvious Mikel Arteta’s new offensive tactics rely less on the long ball and crosses and more on creativity in front of and inside the box. Numbers help tell the real story.
The Gunners have another big game today, so COYG!
Cheers,
Gunner1953
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