I think a lot of modern football comes down to mental strength and confidence.
The media soap operas must translate to the players because it is so incessant and they must lack confidence in Wenger even if only on a sub conscious level.
Whereas a Ferguson had the opposite reputation and his teams would always seem to come back and win and it became a self fulfilling prophecy. Same as with Arsenal now, the nerves and the self doubt creep in a bit like England in pressure games because it is what has become expected.
New managers get a bounce like Conte as their reputation preceeds them and they bring an instant air of confidence and self believe. Give a few draws against Burnley and Southampton and the press will get on his back and the players will start to doubt and then it will be "lost the dressing room scenario" as with what happened with Mourinhion.
Giroud is a class player. He has just been playing in front a load of crap for years. If he was at united under sir Alex the guy would've been getting 30 goals a season. He's underrated.
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However much I dislike certain aspects of the premier league, I can't help but be excited for its return.
Three conceded at home within an hour.
On second thoughts I'm not really that fussed if the Woolwich rejects want to crack on with it
The media soap operas must translate to the players because it is so incessant and they must lack confidence in Wenger even if only on a sub conscious level.
Whereas a Ferguson had the opposite reputation and his teams would always seem to come back and win and it became a self fulfilling prophecy. Same as with Arsenal now, the nerves and the self doubt creep in a bit like England in pressure games because it is what has become expected.
New managers get a bounce like Conte as their reputation preceeds them and they bring an instant air of confidence and self believe. Give a few draws against Burnley and Southampton and the press will get on his back and the players will start to doubt and then it will be "lost the dressing room scenario" as with what happened with Mourinhion.
That or the fact he just buys bottle jobs.
what the branding of premiership has done.