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Arsenal are now playing a back three

One of Arsenal’s new innovations for the season is a new defensive system that emphasizes control

The Reiss Nelson game

Reiss Nelson not only delivered Arsenal the win - he set the win up because of his tactical profile.

Granit’s Limits

Are Arsenal reaching the limit of Granit Xhaka?

Zinchenko prods Arsenal to all three points

The Ukrainian was everywhere as Arsenal eventually won it.

What’s a formation?

Mikel Arteta’s ideal Arsenal was always described as a 4-3-3. But is that even accurate?

For Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, the opening day saw more attacking fluidity.

Arsenal had attacking fluency in the first 20 minutes against Crystal Palace, which should operate as a blueprint for the Gunners.

How Oleksandr Zinchenko will allow Mikel Arteta greater flexibility

The Ukrainian’s arrival fills several missing pieces for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta imbalances Arsenal

Arteta’s lineup choices on Saturday has split Arsenal into two incoherent units.

What’s up with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?

After several high profile misses, the Arsenal captain is under the spotlight.

Arsenal first half intensity against Aston Villa must be the blueprint

Arsenal’s performance on Friday was not only good—but it shows a blueprint to be successful.

Emile Smith Rowe is the key to unlocking Arsenal’s attack

Arsenal’s #10 could be the difference for Mikel Arteta’s team.

More of the same from Mikel Arteta’s non-existent attacking play

If the Arsenal manager loses his job this season, it will be because of games like this: where Arsenal have all of the ball and none of the ideas.

How Ben White can push Arsenal up the field

Arsenal’s only significant addition in the transfer window thus far may be able to allow the Gunners to change their tactics

Granit Xhaka has earned the right to partner Thomas Partey

The Swiss midfielder is the best of Arsenal’s current options.

Hale End Graduates, Arteta’s coaching changes have transformed Arsenal

It’s the Hale End boys, but also tactical differences.

Mikel Arteta has an attacking problem

It can no longer be ignored: Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have an attacking problem.

Three ways Mikel Arteta got the better of Chelsea and Frank Lampard

There were 3 main areas that allowed Arteta and Arsenal to out play Chelsea and win the tactical battle.

Mikel Arteta has made Arsenal competitive. Now he must make them expansive.

Arteta has tightened the Arsenal defence since Project Restart, though at the expense of attacking football

Bukayo Saka makes the case for Arsenal’s future

The 18-year old has been the standout player, and should be the base of Arsenal’s attack

How Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal became an attacking threat

Arsenal have improved their goal record under Arteta by 40%—now the challenge is to do so consistently.

Bernd Leno says what we’ve all been thinking

Arsenal’s defense is getting better. The attack, not so much.

Why aren’t Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal scoring?

Mikel Arteta has brought defensive stability to Arsenal, and put into place a structure. But, despite that structure, or perhaps because of it, Arsenal are not creating much.

How Mikel Arteta has gotten some quick tactical wins at Arsenal

The new head coach has had very little time, but has managed to make some crucial changes

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal work hard as Gunners secure point at Bournemouth

Some signs of what Arteta wanted were on display as Arsenal shared the points, but it’ll take time.

Improvement for Arsenal at Norwich, but much for Freddie Ljungberg to work on

Lucas Torreira’s use is representative of Unai Emery’s muddled approach

The Uruguyan’s deployment has been strange, and represents how Emery’s view of Arsenal is muddled

Unai Emery still searching for control, as Arsenal eke out win

Arsenal won 3-2, but further displayed poor habits that have developed under Unai Emery

For Pépé, Aubameyang, and Lacazette to work, Unai Emery will need to shed his conservatism

Early returns on Emery’s star-studded attack mixed as Aubameyang fires Arsenal to victory

Individual quality was enough for Arsenal to scrape over the line against Burnley.

Arsenal still have major issues in possession

The structure of Arsenal’s attacks under Unai Emery is still problematic, even after pre-season.

Unai Emery is going to have a wealth of attacking options

How Unai Emery uses his attacking players could define Arsenal’s season

Unai Emery’s tactical flexibility has to be based on stable principles

Emery has gained a reputation for being tactically flexible, but too much flexibility has the risk of becoming chaotic

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