On February 3rd, 2026, the Emirates Stadium played host to a high-stakes tactical stalemate that eventually swung in Arsenal’s favor. Holding a 3–2 aggregate lead from the first leg, Mikel Arteta’s side showcased a masterclass in risk management and structural discipline. Despite the Blues dominating territory for large spells in both halves, a 97th-minute counter-attack […]
In an exciting edition of a classic English rivalry, the Emirates Stadium staged a significant twist in the tale at the top of the table. A fallen giant are getting a glow-up under an old cornerstone from his playing days, driving a discourse that is all too familiar for the Premier League leaders. Tactical analysis […]
Few would contest the statement that Arsenal are a top team. However, it is high time that the players cross the fabled finishing line to leave a lasting legacy. The end of the season is still a long way away, but they have put in another performance to prove that outcome is possible. Tactical analysis […]
A stubborn Nottingham Forest held league leaders Arsenal to a goalless draw at The City Ground. The 0-0 draw meant Arsenal failed to open up a 9-point gap at the summit of the Premier League table. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. As the crowd sang fervently at The City Ground throughout the […]
Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in Liam Rosenior’s first home game in charge of the Blues. Goals from Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi sank Chelsea despite a brace from Blues substitute Alejandro Garnacho. Chelsea must now overturn the one-goal deficit at the Emirates in the second leg if they are to […]
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal were held to a 0‑0 draw by Arne Slot’s Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, missing the chance to extend their lead to eight points at the top. The Gunners dominated possession and pressed high in the first half but lacked a cutting edge in the final third, while Liverpool’s disciplined structure kept […]
Arsenal are the team to beat in the Premier League, and the battle of two Basque bosses was another opportunity to atone for the shortcomings of seasons past. The Cherries came out with energy, but the personality and presence of two leading figures helped ensure another victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Arsenal are going after a feat not witnessed in a generation, and this fixture marked the right moment to banish demons from their recent history. For the first time, a former manager would walk away emptyhanded from the Emirates Stadium as the league leaders made a statement. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Mikel Arteta and Fabian Hürzeler engaged in a high-stakes tactical chess match at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal’s structural dominance was met by Brighton’s relentless verticality and combination play. A game defined by Arsenal’s disciplined occupation of space versus Brighton’s high-line provocation resulted in a victory that saw the Gunners return to the summit of […]
Mikel Arteta and Oliver Glasner engaged in a high-stakes tactical chess match at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal’s territorial dominance was met by Crystal Palace’s legendary defensive resilience. A game defined by Arsenal’s structural expansion versus Palace’s compact discipline resulted in a stalemate that could only be settled by the narrowest of margins from the […]