I think Barcelona nick it. they have individual players than arsenal. their midfield is much better than arsenal with messi, xavi and iniesta controlling the midfield.
the 2006 CL final was spoilt by the sending off and barcelona went on to win 2-1 at the end. Arsenal is second and man utd is third for their passing game.
barcelona had an avergae of 85% to 90% passing rate. U look at their matches and u can see they pass the ball to their feet like attracting magnet.
which goes to show that the english sides without the foreigners, are a long ball sides. english sides have traditionally been playing long ball for strikers to chase, a bit like rugby style.
Esp with Deco.
I mean,i love his passing.
Absolutely amazing.
why cant english sides played like barcelona with the exception of Arsenal. Even arsenal couldnt out pass barcelona in a match, for all their passing game.
Barcelona for now...
At least what I felt was 07-08's Arsenal football was really nice with Helb, Flamani and Eduardo. I like the football because every time they pass, they create chances that look threatening.
For now...the Arsenal football doesn't really look that nice.... but it is still attacking football.
well, if U take the best of Arsenal when they were in their "Invincible" era.. it will be close call then..
both teams are very different if you watch carefully.
arsenal plays fast-pace attacking passing football.
arshavin - van persie - rosicky
nasri - song - fabregas
barcelona plays slow possessive passing football.
henry - ibrahimovic - messi
iniesta - yaya toure - xavi
both are equally good.
i think in soccer now. only arsenal and barcelona matches are entertaining.