Sharp as a blade
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I just think Peck has more to his game. Arblaster is a very steady footballer, but if we’re supposedly playing a higher pressing game this season, and trying to get it forward more, that will suit Peck much more given his better stamina, more bite and forward thinking play. Arblaster doesn’t look to have the speed to play this type of game and is more of a sideways passer who just keeps things moving. Just my opinion, of course.
Fair play, everyone's entitled to their own opinion and football can be quite subjective but I have to say I disagree with this.
I'd agree Peck maybe has more bite / stamina but his lack of goal involvement shows he's not very "forward thinking". 2 assists and 0 goals in 42 appearances is a poor return for a CM in a team that accumulated 92 points. In comparison Blaster got more goal involvements despite only making 12 appearances before his injury.
I think Peck is great at what he does. He still has some work to do on his positioning and can be a bit naive at times leaving us wide open, but for a breakout season overall I think he did himself proud.
For what it's worth Arblaster ranked in the 94th percentile for chances created per 90 mins last season. Its a fairly small sample size of 12 games, but shows when he did play, he was one of the best in the league in his position at creating chances. I just think he has that rare ability of being able to turn on the ball under pressure and move forward. Not to dissimilar to Adam Wharton at Palace.