Here is a cracker of a goal from the up-and-coming Arsenal youngster in a reserve game against Everton. Watch how Arsenal gain possession from a poor goal kick and advance up the pitch with no player taking more than 3 touches. When Thomas recieves the ball he is being covered by two defenders and it looks like the Everton defence has him covered. A piece of fantastic skill gets him free and the finish is clinical.
Their are three good learning points from this goal. Firstly, from an Everton perspective, it shows how dangerous it is to kick a goal kick directly up the middle of the pitch if your team isn't ready for it. Secondly, it shows how moving the ball quickly across the pitch when you gain possession in that situation can catch the opposition out. Thirdly, it shows how the use of your skills and beating players in the final third of the pitch can open up all sorts of goal scoring opportunities even if the defence looks to have things covered.
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