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Stevie

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135 total appearances

Appearances Over Time

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ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

Well, the problem is when one closes, the rest are not closing in behind.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

That's the kind of structure that Rob and I are talking about.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

Somebody is the key.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

So the first guy goes, and then everybody follows in behind.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

They don't have any keys.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

They don't seem to understand that when one person goes, the other one has to go.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

And then it's a domino effect.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

So, with no structure, you're relying on just ability alone, and that's why they're struggling.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

Carrick has to somehow get them in the same frame of mind they were in last weekend at home.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

And he somehow has to change their mentality because last week they never got punched in the nose by City.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

You know they're going to get it against Arsenal because Arsenal will absolutely be on their toes considering what happened last week against City.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

So the key for Carey is...

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

He'll find out how strong mentally this team is.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

Was it Ten Hag?

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

Was it Amarillo?

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

Is that where the problem was?

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

It wasn't the players.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

Well, we'll find out because Arsenal absolutely are going to give them a punch.

ESPN FC
Arbeloa's First Big Test

And we will see whether last week is just a one-off or whether there's actually some substance to what they did last week.