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 […]
This tie was a battle between seasoned veterans and novices at the elite European level. It seemed for a while the tide would turn against the hosts, but as they cried out for a marquee moment, their record signing dropped the ball on a dime to take the contest into their hands. Tactical analysis and […]
These two clubs from the capital city have reveled in feisty affairs but this derby was a low-key contest. One outfit lack the firepower for the elite level, while the other has looked any sign of a spark as the season has unfolded. There will be much on the minds of both managers to ponder. […]
Once the standard bearer of the Premier League, this was a tale of two fallen giants. The fervor of the fixture forever fires up the fanbases, but there is little on the line for these two teams on the home front. Following this final score, the malaise must go on for a few more months. […]
Arsenal’s high pressing game stunted PSV’s buildup early on, and they were able to take advantage of a weak man-oriented defensive scheme from the home side with smart attacking movements. The result: a dominant 7-1 win, all but securing Arsenal’s place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Arsenal’s chances of […]
Six points separate the two teams behind the league leaders. No one would have foreseen such a state of affairs at the start of a season that is replete with regret for the latest visitors to the City Ground. This disappointing draw only confirmed fears that fans have accepted at Arsenal. Tactical analysis and match […]
The second leg of a cup contest should carry jeopardy. On this occasion, the clash contained the seeds of a soul-destroying display. The joyous mood of the Geordies before the first whistle would serenade into the night. For the Gunners, the inquisition on their trophy haul rolls on. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
This game was one for the history books for a number of reasons. The anticipation surrounding the Emirates Stadium was immense, and Arsenal certainly lived up to the hype. They made Manchester City look ordinary and ultimately dominated the game with their ruthlessness both in and out of possession. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul […]