In Monday night’s quiet clash between the Premier League’s number five and fourteen, there was plenty at stake. Newcastle proved to be a tough hurdle to overcome, as they had been for many other top sides this season, but once Arsenal found their flow, they were little match for Unai Emery’s men. Tactical analysis and […]
After losing 3-1 away in France, Arsenal stepped it up at the Emirates and produced a brilliant performance to complete the comeback and progress into the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Despite managing to stay in the tie until the final whistle, Rennes were outclassed here, simply unable to cope with Arsenal’s off-the-ball movement in […]
Arsenal’s victory over Manchester United opened up the race for the top-four once again, thanks to Unai Emery’s team selection and a committed performance from his side. While United did not play badly by any stretch of the imagination, a number of missed chances alongside Arsenal’s comparative ruthlessness in front of goal gave the Gunners […]
Arsenal created better chances than Tottenham, only to give away one genuine chance. Arsenal also missed a penalty kick at the very end, which would have won them the match. This North London Derby was more tense than good, but all-in-all, it made for fine viewing, as Tottenham managed to get a point despite being […]
An early goal from Manchester City seemed to have ended the game before it even began, until Arsenal struck back from a set piece. The match hung in the balance before Agüero grabbed his second, right before half-time. That goal kicked City into another gear and they easily secured their victory over the next forty-five […]
Sturdy defending and quickfire counterattacks allowed Manchester United to take a commanding lead despite Arsenal pressure. From there it was all about careful game management, a test which the new manager passed with flying colors. Arsenal were subsequently sent crashing out of the FA Cup, but a promising performance means there are positives to take […]
Arsenal’s pressing scheme and man-marking of Jorginho helped them secure a fast start. As they sat deeper, Chelsea got into more advanced positions but continued to demonstrate their problems breaking down deeper defenses. Arsenal then added a second goal, spurring a second half formation change from Emery that sealed the game. Tactical analysis and match […]
After a shaky start, West Ham succeeded in making this an even match that could have gone either way. The home team scored the game’s only goal from a set piece and defended that minimal lead until the final whistle. Arsenal seemed to lack what they deliberately kept outside of their squad: a creative playmaker […]
Jurgen Klopp’s unbeaten league leaders pass yet another test as they hit Arsenal for five at Anfield. Unai Emery’s side took an early lead, but Liverpool’s aggressive response proved too much for Arsenal’s fragile defensive setup. Tactical analysis by Josh Williams. Liverpool approached the match as title favorites for the first time, after Manchester City’s […]
Unai Emery’s 4-4-2 diamond system dominated early on, but Arsenal’s post-goal game-management cost them dearly in the end. Emery’s second half changes made matters worse, because they killed the connection between defense and attack. Brighton capitalized and took a deserved point against a top six team. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter M. […]