Stuart Armstrong addresses Aberdeen goal scoring slump before cup fixture

Aberdeen midfielder Stuart Armstrong says the team needs to improve its performance during an upcoming stretch of three consecutive away games. The Dons have managed only one win in their first five Premiership matches this season. The squad has failed to score in their last four fixtures, including a scoreless draw against Kilmarnock last weekend that resulted in criticism from home supporters at Pittodrie. Aberdeen now prepares to face Kilmarnock again in a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final match this Saturday. Following the cup tie, the team will play away matches against Motherwell and Hibs. The club has not recorded a victory against a top-flight opponent on the road throughout the current calendar year. Armstrong noted the importance of maintaining consistency and creating more scoring opportunities to restore confidence across the club.

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