Cannon Stats - The Analytics Podcast

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There is a week left in the transfer market and Arsenal are still looking at a squad that is over-stocked with players. The start of trying to get sales, loans, and departures of all kinds are in full swing and the main focus of part 1.

Adam and Scott talk about the pending sale of Folarin Balogun to AS Monaco, going into if this was it good business and if the club could have or should have done anything different with him.

They also look at the other players in Departure lounge, in Kieran Tierney, Nicolas Pepe, Sambi Lokonga, and Rob Holding.

For the last section of Part 1, there is a look at the newest link Perr Schuurs, a centerback from Torino.

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Part 2

In the second half of the show the attention turns towards the actual results on the field with a look back at Crystal Palace and the overall formation with Thomas Partey at right back.

Finally a look ahead to Fulham and the Champions League draw.

All that and more on the latest addition of the Cannon Stats Podcast.

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On this latest Cannon Stats/Arsenal Vision crossover podcast I was happy to have the chance and privilege to talk to Jon Mackenzie.

Jon is one of the hosts of the very entertaining YouTube Channel TifoIRL where several times a week they break down topics from around the Premier League and World Soccer. The video blow is a great example of the type of stu…

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The big topic today in Arsenal land is dealing with the Jurriën Timber injury. Mikel Arteta was asked about and had this to say:

"I am more thinking about the resources that we have within the team to keep doing what we want to do. It’s true that he was giving us very different things in terms of what we could do on both sides, but again, these things happen, and we have to be prepared for that."

On the podcast Adam and Scott go through the internal options and then look at some of the external choices that might be possible. Adam did a look at this earlier this week:

Then there is the news that Folarin Balogun is a potential target for Chelsea and Spurs. This leads to an interesting conversation about selling and the two-tiered economy for sales that is developing.

Lastly, looking at how to deal with the selection headache that Arsenal will be facing for the match against Crystal Palace.

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I am happy to have been joined by Tim from the website 7amkickoff.com.

We go through some season predictions, the first weekend of matches, and how the rivals have strengthened in the window.

This will probably become a monthly feature to check on how things are going with the OG of Arsenal stats.

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IT’S BACK!

After too long of a break the Cannon Stats podcast is back.

Scott and Adam talk about the summer business, the importance of getting the business done early, the outgoings to come, and where if anywhere there is still in need of strengthening.

Finally the expectations for the Premier League and the important races.

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There is no shortage of talking points with Arsenal right now.

The team is unbeaten in 12 matches and hasn’t lost in over two months, but they have drawn 3 in a row to see the margin of error evaporate in the title race. The team is missing the first and most likely second choice right back, causing cascading issues around the field as they try and cope.

On the horizon is the big bad villain of Manchester City, casting a long shadow, getting everyone thinking about how to cope.

That’s the main focus of today’s show but there is a discussion of Southampton and what has happened overall with Liverpool and West Ham as well. Then a discussion of what to do with William Saliba out injured, and a bit of chat about Gabriel Jesus.

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On this episode of the Cannon Stats podcast, Adam and Scott get together to talk about Arsenal’s match to Liverpool. They go through the expectations for the match, including lineup and how we expect Liverpool to respond.

Next Adam breaks down where this season Arsenal fit inside the history of Arsenal.

Things wrap up with some quick hit questions on things going around the Premier League.

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We asked for questions to answer and you all delivered some really good ones. We didn’t get to all of them but we will look to come back to them.

We touched on dealing with a Saliba injury, backing up right back, credit for the recent success, and RW Depth.

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Some graphics for players talked about on this episode:

Fábio Vieira

Michael Olise

Samuel Chukwueze

Moussa Diaby

Nico Williams

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I haven’t been quite as plugged into the race for the Champions League this year as I had expected at the start of the year. Thankfully that has meant that I am more concerned about the title race instead but I still find the race for the final Champions League spots interesting and for that I got help from Mike Goodman from the Double Pivot Podcast and CBS Senior Soccer Editor Sports Golazo Starting XI Newsletter.

Mike helped me go through all the teams and help to take my thoughts from a distance and turn them into a more coherent story of what is going on with them and what they have for the rest of the season.

I recommend listening but to go along with this I have also pulled together some stats and thoughts for each team as well.

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Fulham, is this the performance of the season?

Breaking down Arsenal’s win.

Looking at the Granit Xhaka, William Saliba, and the man of the match Leandro Trossard.

Should we read anything into Emile Smith Rowe not getting time in this match?

Looking ahead to the Europa League

How many changes should Arsenal have for this match and will it be enough to see them into the Quarter Finals?

Kieran Tierney and Champions League Depth

What to do with Arsenal’s fullback who has been replaced by a better player? What is the right price? Should we strengthen a rival?

Should Arsenal be ruthless to build depth? How much depth does Arsenal need?

Title Race Check In

Odds currently have Arsenal somewhere in the 50-60% range to win the title and it feels right. The performances have improved and Arsenal are picking up points at a healthy pace again.

Neither team looks to have a Premier League Schedule Advantage over the last 11 matches.

Arsenal have the 7th hardest remaining schedule - with 5 matches against the top-rated teams (City A (1), Liverpool A (3), Newcastle A (8), Brighton H (4), Chelsea H (7))

Manchester City have the 8th hardest remaining schedule - 3 matches against the top-rated teams (Brighton A (4), Liverpool H (3), Arsenal H (2), Chelsea H (7))

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