ADAM Armstrong has impressed his new fans within two Premier League games at the club thanks to a high-intensity pressing game, but has admitted “you’re not always going to put chances away.”
The 24-year-old forward netted with a brilliant finish during Saints’ opening weekend defeat to Everton, however he could have added more to his total during the Manchester United contest.
The former Newcastle man had two golden chances in as many minutes, directing a one-on-one strike at David De Gea before heading into the ground with a tight-angled open goal moments later, after a corner had been nodded on in his direction.
But regardless, Armstrong’s ability has shown and he had laid off Che Adams to strike from the edge of the area in the first-half – only being denied the assist officially after the goal was instead awarded to Red Devils midfielder Fred.
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The speedy striker has played a pivotal role and looks raring to go on his return to the English top-flight.
Speaking to the Daily Echo about the missed opportunities, he gave an honest reflection, saying: “Yeah, you know as a striker you’re always going to get chances, but you’re not always going to put them away.
“It’s just how you react, it’s something that I’m going to have them things in game.
“But it means that when I put them away it’ll be a nice feeling and I can’t wait to get going.”
The ex-Toon attacker will be looking forward to another St James’ Park return at the weekend, in Saints’ next Premier League fixture.
Up next is a midweek (Wednesday 25) trip to League Two outfit Newport County in the EFL Cup and after he and Adams both just played a full ninety, it’s almost certain Armstrong will be rested for the first time.
With a long season ahead, Armstrong isn't worried about setting targets for himself, saying: "Like I said before, I don’t really set goals or objectives of where I want to get to.
"I just take every game as it comes, try and perform on the day and see where it takes me."
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