Honestly we have all seen games that have been effectively ended as a contest as the result of a second yellow card.

Perhaps even questionable red cards, but in this new adaptation I believe we have a practical improvement. Although it seems to be primarily for the purpose of adding descipline to the game and reducing descent…

The applications of this rule good be expanded like I mentioned earlier in intense games where players may place heavy challenges early in a game a sin bin for a challenge rather than a sending off? Could be an extremely pragmatic interpretation of desciplinary action..

This in addition to the VAR systems that have been widely adopted across the footballing world will inevitably result to better desciplinary action from the officials and I’m interested to see how far they intend to take it.

On a final albeit personal idea, I am of the view of a bonus point system for scoring three/four goals in a game. This would encourage attacking football and give a chance for a losing team to take a point from a game if they managed to score a reasonable amount of goals.

It is important to pay homage to this great manager and legend of the Premier league.. He saw Arsenal rise to its pinnacle, given I have not live long enough to watch other eras of this club!! On that note the champions league final is the pinnacle accompanied by the unbeaten season.

Towards the end of his tenure a growing impatience with his over reliance on youth. Also the resistance to change transfer policy and I suppose wage structure that stopped the club from making the big signings that were transforming the other title contenders may have contributed to the slight decline in this clubs reputation.

ALSO the 10-2 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich an absolute faux pad for any big European club.

However post Wenger certain problems have proven recurring. Firstly the January period that has perennially haunted Arsenal seems to be here to stay.

This is because the team is top heavy, even if Koscielny stay it leaves difficulties when he injured and with him wanting an exit it adds even more pressure. MUSTAFI AND GABRIAL, won’t be able to cover the gap and the quality of Premier league attacks is improving. Everton having newly acquired Moise Kean and Joelington to Newcastle shows that many teams will be looking to challenge rather than be dominated.

Arsenal have recruited well upfront and have a case for best attack in the league at the moment, with the addition of Nicolas Pepe, and midfielder Danny Ceballos brings much need quality in the middle of the park.

That being said I would come back to my second concern and that is of player management. If you recall Ledley King an imposing defender at Tottenham who had knee problems. The club managed to ease his training regimen to reduce the likely hood of training.

Resting players when possible 4-0 up, weaker opposition in Cup games and that OK from the medical team when a player is 100% these must be rectified if Arsenal is to progress…

These are the two key issues that linger post Wenger….

GIAMPAOLO, this is a very interesting manager who managed to make a very resilient side of modest resources, and positioning the club as a selling club after extensive scouting of talent to later sell on for profit.. This has meant a top half finish of modest budgets… This is a model I feel served Spal well jus being tremendously difficult to beat.

A recurring problem for us last season was the isolation of Piątek upfront, and Giampaolo’s default setting could remedy this as his preferred formation is 4-3-1-2 that creative midfielder could be key to reducing pressure on our quite sterdy defence..

Despite selling talent for profitlast season he was still able to produce similar results top half and challenging for European places.

This argument didn’t work well when applied to David moyes, as the step up to a bigger club ended abysmally. Though it could be said many factors contributed to this..

It’s argued from his time with Sampdoria andEmpoli that he can build a culture at a club and a clear identity in terms of style of play.. This will be crucial after a season when Milan played a very bland brand of football

Bakayoko possibly returning for 25 mio this could be good as in all honesty he showed a real propensity to dominate midfield. Although I question how likely given the player’s desire for champions league football.. He would need that to reestablish himself in the French national team..

Cutrone out, sad and sentimental to see a home grown player leave. From a financial standpoint though he cost nothing and make a positive £18 million contribution. It hurts me personally but given our European aspirations we have to push now rather than wait for youngsters to develop..

Pushing teams to the brink in the league as well as their continental commitments only strengthens our qualification chances for the champions league

Rafael Leão in awesome potential, could be a steal and partnering Piątek could be titillating stuff.

Declared a prodigy of Sporting Lisbon academy and with Joao Felix also emerging I’m happy that we are capitalising on what could turn out to be a golden generation for Portugal…

In my opinion Nicolas Pepe shouldn’t get all the plaudits as this young man showed himself to be a powerful pacey striker. My only reservation would be on his weak foot ability which at this age can be developed I suppose

Leo Duarte low-key good signing, Brazilians usually do well in Milan. I don’t like the new Thiago Silva comparisons but Flamengo hasn’t conceded many this season, so I’m upbeat!

We kept Donnaruma without European football this is important given he has been courted by Manchester United and Psg for several seasons

Angel Correa possibly good mentality will work hard for the team looked good in preseason snapshot vs Madrid he’s ready. Coming from Simeone’s school of thought were all players contribute defensively and work for the team this is an ideal player to have in a team. It would be good to see him behind Piątek and Leão

Suso out a necessity for me, as he didn’t come off his best season last campaign and to ensure we remain with our means financially, somewhat painfull cuts must be made.

Lucas Biglia to leave OK this is an experienced player but I believe there is a fine line between experienced players and those veterans past their prime.

Kessie out would be dissapointin as I have always liked the muscle man who can take the game by the scruff of the neck (Viera/Keane)

Ishmael Bennacer is just coming of a legendary tournament with Algeria which saw them lift the cup after a 29 year drought. He was a commanding presence in midfield and managed to pick up the award for most valuable player. This shows the characteristics of a winner and the type of players bought here shows signs of being the best on continental level and some potential ballon d’or winners maybe?

It’s been a promising mercato so far!!!

With the success of Jadon Sancho in Dortmund moving abroad should be something players and their agents consider to ensure the develop into world class players.

Let’s look at the reverse for a minute Leroy Sane at the age of 23 has proven himself an integral part of the German national team. Is currently being courted by Bayern Munich for €100 million.

Adding to this he has proven his quality in two leagues German and English showing he is extremely adaptable.

A second player and you may have noticed my praise for him vs Madrid in preseason.. Kingsley Coman

Unlucky to miss out on World Cup glory through injury has played for Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Psg and has racked up a ridiculous amount of silverware at his young age.

He is confident to take on any defender in the modern game, dare I say he could run circles round Virgil Van Dyk on a good day.

This is in contrast to English youth that have proven hesitant to move abroad. A major example of this was that of Tom Ince refusing a move to Inter Milan!!! Where he could’ve trained with the likes of Icardi and Naingolan and that kind of exposure is invaluable for a youngster.

Given that Manchester City had the lowest amount of minutes given to young players heavily hampering Phil Foden’s development in my opinion. This is the kind of player that with a correct move into Europe could manoeuvre themselves into champions league teams.

For England’s chances of a world Cup this must change and fast. To further support this argument think how quickly you Brazilian talent moves into Europe especially champions league calibre teams..

Steve Bruce is not only a tried and tested manager we can add that he has invaluable experience that is vital for a league as competitive as the Premier league.

However it is also worth noting that women’s football is quite competitive at the top end with many teams now playing high levels of football.

Why this is important is because Jill Ellis has managed to when the World Cup twice. Many of these games being by definition high pressure as they are knock out games.

The US Women have had to prove their metal against strong opposition such as Scandinaviansside notoriously good, England and the Netherlands to name a few.

To add to this compelling argument, I would bring to the readers attention, the Scolari era Chelsea that featured Portuguese maestro Deco. This team managed to pepper opposition goals in the early parts of the season before running out of steam.

Perhaps that is the drawback of playing in a knockout setup rather than a grueling 38 game season.

On the part of Premier league experience, I would argue that Antonio Conte came with a different idea, 3 defenders at the back that completely caught the oppositions off guard. Jurgen Klopps high intensity fast counter attacking football has seen Liverpool reach heights last seen in 2005 and the eighties..

For these reasons alone I feel she would being a very interesting approach to the game. As new ideas have prove to do.

On a final note, I would highlight comments from Maurizio Sarri were he alluded to his feeling that Serie A was tactically superior than the Prem. He is of the mind that finance is the only defining factor in premier league renown and its a compelling case. If you compare his resources at Napoli as opposed to Chelsea.

The US women’s team selection pool is vast as the women’s game is very popular. I am presenting the case that with premier league resources a tactically adept coach is capable of putting together a team with definitive style.

End note she would thrive!!!

Ronaldo Il fenomino is the best striker I have seen!!!

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