Athletic Club showed promise with a strong out-of-possession game plan, but Mikel Arteta soon turned to his trusted forwards to make an impact. From the bench, Arsenal turned an Athletic strength into a weakness to find the creativity they themselves had lacked. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Perhaps there is no footballing […]
A familiar face from enemy lines across North London has landed a new job in the Midlands. He tried his hand against Arsenal again to no success on a difficult debut as an unfancied figure from the capital city continues to find favor with a new set of fans at the Emirates Stadium. Tactical analysis […]
Arsenal played fairly well in the first half here, with a solid defensive scheme helping them to limit Liverpool’s chances. As the second half progressed, Liverpool gained control against a more passive Arsenal defense, but it was a spectacular free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai that eventually decided this game late on. Tactical analysis and match report […]
An early Riccardo Calafiori goal was the difference here, but Manchester United showed signs of improvement from last season as their new signings and improved understanding of Ruben Amorim’s system saw them play well for large stretches of this game. Ultimately though, Arsenal’s defense held strong to secure the three points. Tactical analysis and match […]
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, one of Arsenal’s leading lights stood up as a savior to bail out his team in a tricky situation. But make no mistake: there were still signs of the drastically different form from both clubs that have colored the outlook on their campaigns as they come to a close. Tactical […]
Two clubs who have never tasted the glory of being the best of the European elite aspired to reach the Champions League final. Arsenal attempted to put pressure on the Parisians, but the turnaround never came close to happening. Luis Enrique’s entertainers only needed flashes of brilliance to bring their opponents into line and eventually, […]
Arsenal cannot wait for the Premier League fixture list to end. But the campaign could get very stressful if they are not careful. They again looked lethargic in the league as an old ally of Mikel Arteta made history, heaping pressure on the manager before the biggest match of his career. Tactical analysis and match […]
The top teams seek the sweet spot between talent and teamwork. The peak of the process for Arsenal has brought Mikel Arteta’s camp to the brink of the Champions League final, but this showdown set the stage for a Parisian production to depict the balance so many clubs crave. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Cup competition can bring the best out of clubs, but the week-to-week grind from the Premier League has different demands. This clash in the capital let the table toppers come to the cusp of silverware as Arsenal allowed themselves to fall short of the standards set in the last two years. Tactical analysis and match […]
The Gunners blew away the reigning champions with fifteen minutes of fireworks last week. But as the Bernabéu built up the pressure, this display depicted their top trait under Mikel Arteta. With a hint of the dark arts and a brilliant bulwark, the remontada remained a figment of the imagination. The only one of three […]