The schedule strained the squad at the start of the season for Arsenal, but a measured and mature approach in Europe completed a cycle of challenges. There was no need to expend all their firepower as the hosts had doused the flame from their opponents with relative ease. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Pep Guardiola’s side started this game extremely well with aggressive pressing and slick passing, and were rewarded with an early goal. Arsenal managed to turn things around before half time though, before a red card set up a second half played entirely in Arsenal’s third of the pitch, eventually resulting in John Stones’ late equalizer. […]
Arsenal started this game brightly, but Atalanta’s aggressive man-marking system eventually reigned them in and began to get a foothold in the game. The decisive moment in the match occurred just after half-time, when David Raya’s impressive goalkeeping stopped Matoe Retegui’s penalty and rebound, with the game resulting in an eventual stalemate. Tactical analysis and […]
Whereas Arsenal dropped their block as deep as they could on the defensive transition, Tottenham Hotspur kept their players high ready for the next attack. This drastic difference was the base for the North London derby that was produced, Spurs incapable of playing through, whilst Arsenal calculated their moment to strike. Tactical analysis and match […]
Arsenal’s assault to be the best of the English elite has restarted. And if it is to be successful, Mikel Arteta might need to step out of the shadows that others have cast over his time in the dugout. In a renewal of the battle of the Basques, lady luck presented her backing on the […]
Breaking down an immensely compact low block is not fun at the best of times. Sean Dyche brought his organized team to Arsenal, who needed three points to have a chance at the ultimate celebration. Pep denied them of that right once more, but Arsenal can be encouraged by the foundations they have built. Tactical […]
Arsenal were able to take the lead in the first half against a Manchester United side who struggled to pose a serious threat with the possession share they were given. Mikel Arteta’s side were content to defend relatively deep for much of the game, and ultimately remained solid to secure the three points. Tactical analysis […]
Arsenal’s accelerator has gained its groove at the moment when the wheels threatened to fall off their ride to the summit. This trip to Tottenham was not one of their cleanest or most controlled affair, but a welcome edge of ruthlessness registered three points in the standings. The capital city must submit to the firepower of […]
At a similar stage to last year, the final furlong of the Premier League brought back these two teams together. Todd Boehly’s bankrolled blueprint, crippled with little return on outlay, still stalls out in the wilderness. And again, firm foundations at Arsenal’s armory swept them away. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Arsenal […]
At this stage of the season, only the result matters… right? Arsenal undoubtedly had the attacking control, but did Wolverhampton Wanderers find some more solutions against one of the league’s best defenses? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. What a terrible run for Arsenal. The tables soon turned on the Bayern München tie, […]