Enzo Maresca & Mikel Arteta went up against each other for the first time in the Premier League as managers of Chelsea & Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal the lead in the second half with a near post finish. But Pedro Neto’s first Premier League goal for Chelsea was enough to seal a draw for […]
Simone Inzaghi used to have a tough time making rotations between big games. With a six-pointer on Sunday, Inzaghi kept some of his pillars fresh, but the consistency of the system prevailed against a frustrated Arsenal team. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Through the lens of the Champions League, all had appeared […]
Eddie Howe’s side took the lead relatively early on thanks to an Alexander Isak header, and proceeded to pressure Arsenal in an energetic and compact manner. Arsenal struggled to create chances in their attack, which seemed to lack ideas, even after Mikel Arteta’s attempts to change things in the second half. Tactical analysis and match […]
The two most enduring rivals to Manchester City’s era of dominance dueled to display their credentials for the Premier League crown in this new campaign. Both clubs could claim praise for their performances from places of relative disadvantage. But will they regret this stalemate in the long run? After all, in the end, the biggest […]
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 […]