Tony Adams: Graham was a better coach than Wenger

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I think that the analysis I posted here would cause most people to question the assertion "far superior defensively". Better maybe, but far superior is a stretch.

For example, if we take the last 6 Wenger seasons, the Graham Arsenal beat the goals against total (which I think can be considered a bit of a benchmark for defensive capability) in just 2 of the 9 seasons.

I don't think that's an accurate reflection of the two defences.

If compared side by side you'd see the difference, our current lot can't really defend as I've said it's only our possession play that restricts the goals scored against us.

The Graham team could go 1-0 and hold on to it even when under real pressure.

I maintain they were far superior, this defence we currently have only has favourable stats due to the fact they face less attacks against them when they do though, they're a total shambles.

If they were playing in one of the lesser sides, they'd concede a hatful simply because a lot more attacks would come their way.

In a sense our defence is our passing and attacking.