Arsenal women have made tactical changes so why are the results the same?

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Kickjolly · AI-written · automatically reviewed · Daily Cannon ↗

Arsenal women's team faced another frustrating home result against Aston Villa, with the Daily Cannon reporting that they went back to their same problems seen in home games so far this season. The team had shown signs of progress after two wins against Tottenham and Benfica. Opta statistics highlighted vulnerabilities, with opponents scoring with their first shot in both of their last two WSL games. Arsenal conceded with their first shot on target in three consecutive home games.

The Daily Cannon analysis attributed Arsenal's defensive issues to poor team defending, particularly when pressing high up the pitch, leaving some players stranded. They committed six players to a high press, allowing Villa to break through with just three touches and exploit one-on-one situations. The publication questioned the team's balance and noted recurring attacking problems, mainly with finishing and the final ball. Despite tactical changes, the results remained the same.

The Daily Cannon suggested that Arsenal's issues might be related to a mental block, citing a lack of confidence in scoring goals. Alessia Russo had scored several goals, but other players' contributions were insufficient. The publication raised questions about the team's tactics, player positioning, and coaching staff. The team's performance in upcoming Champions League games against Barcelona and OL Lyonnes was seen as a potential indicator of their true standing.