The Game Plan? Arsenal's first two shots were from counters. The first off a corner, the second off a set play. That seemed to be the desired attack for the first 20 minutes but after that Arsenal applied the handbrake and ended the half with just 3 shots, one for Walcott's goal. The announcers here in the States were raving about Olympiacos but the truth is that Arsenal were doing exactly what the Professor ordered: forcing Olympiacos into shots from distance and being patient attack. All of the Greek team's fire* came from outside the box while all of Arsenal's shots were inside the box in great areas. It drives people crazy and I understand why but Wenger is playing the percentages with...
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