Yeah, even last season for as much praise as they got there were pretty clear signs things werent as rosy as seemed. They started the season on fire, with 23 of their first 27 points available, but for the remaining 3/4 of the season they were a solidly midtable side. So this malaise has really been going on there since October or so of 2023 even without injuries to excuse it.
First 9 games: 23 points
Second 9: 13 points
Third 9: 14 points
Final 9: 16 points
He’s been very well supported. They brought in 7 legit first team players last year, including one additional CB int he winter window when Ange said he needed more. Then last summer they spent big on the striker he said he needed and supplemented that with 3 more younger players who have all contributed significantly this year.
The results in the PL were of course ultimately dire. The attacking style though was quite attractive - complete opposite to the 2 big name predecessors Jose and Conte. But it’s a results game.
The irony is that the EL final was godawful yet they jagged the Cup.