Chalkboards: Arsenal vs. Blackpool

Here's a few chalkboards from Arsenal's 6-0 beatdown of Blackpool.

Passing Chalkboard for Arsenal vs. Blackpool (click to enlarge)

Ironically, the passing differential was relatively low for the match. What is clear from the chalkboards is that much more of Arsenal's passing took place in front Blackpool's goal than Blackpool's passing in front of Arsenal's goal (see right hand side of each chalkboard).

Tomas Rosicky Passing Chalkboard (click to enlarge)

As the commentator's pointed out during the match, Tomas Rosicky carved up Blackpool. The chalkboard bears this out, showing many successful passes in the middle of Blackpools end of the pitch at a 90% success rate.

Team Shots Chalkboard (click to enlarge)

The team's play, especially Rosicky's, translated to far more shots for Arsenal than Blackpool. Arsenal's 30 shots were nearly ten times greater than Blackpool's four. Only 12 of Arsenal's shots were off-target, representing a 60% on target rate.

Ultimately, it was that increased number of shots that led to the six Arsenal goals.