I didn't see the Norwich game but in the other two games there were long balls, but not just hoof from the CB's Allardyce long ball. Maybe it is a plan B to the pressing game as we have learnt that teams that defend are much harder to press. Hoof balls we don't seem to do too much. Tbh what classifies as a long ball these days for stats?
Not a trolling thread at all either. A good footballing debate which is rare on this forum these days.