I think one way of understanding a players maturity is how much time they make it look like they have on the ball. Ross Barkley looks like he has so much time and space every time he gets the ball. A picture not painted by many. Simple and effective actions coupled w awareness
The quickest way to lose yourself is to do whatever everyone else is doing and want what everyone else is wanting. The more you consume, the more you lose sight of what it is that you actually value. But the more you create, the more you concentrate on what you truly care about.
Random thoughts:
1. Madueke will be super important for Arsenal
2. Semenyo is a top top player and big teams should have invested. Little to no weakness to his game
3. If mount stays injury free he’ll do a good job as one of the 10’s next season
The Maguire + Heaven sub yesterday was seen as a defensive move from Amorim but I think he was trying to get the defensive line higher so we could win the ball in dangerous positions. Countepress and also have the fresh legs to track back if it fails.