Cracks in the Arse to Exploit Tactically

[Monaco_Totty]

Just thinking the Gunners maybe subdue their gifted players somewhat tactically.

For example it appears Arsenal used a 4-3-3 shape with the ball with their centre-backs split to build around the Man U front 3 with Odegaard making their wide runs which helped the Arse to build around inside the spaces between the advancing Scum full-backs, so Arsenal then had access straight into Viktor Gyokeres.

Reading the various tactical analysis reports
the major issue with this was that whenever Man U won possession in the middle third, huge wide spaces were available for counter-attacks due to Arsenals high full-backs. In conjunction with ManU's direct passing, Arsenal thus looked vulnerable when they didnt progress up the pitch with sequences of passes. 💡



This should play into our hands if we can exploit that situation & clinically finish any opening via awareness & pace & the use of the better skills that Piroe/Nmencha currently can offer.

Conclusion.
Artetas team were actually 'most' vulnerable from their own poor counter-attacking as the game went on cos they 'failed' to secure play inside Man U's half for 'long-enough' to flip the momentum particularly in the second half.
The likes of Cunha & Mbeumo then started to thrive on Man U's attacking transitions as their back line skipped the midfield & hit direct onto their front line which on another day goal chances badly missed maybe would have been taken.

It'll be interesting to see how we are set up & who DF picks against the Gunners as we have nothing to lose in reality so can play with no real pressure.

[spaldy]

MT, nice write up.

Not sure this is the "blow out" that some think it will be. You observation on the wing backs is spot on and we have the ability to exploit that. We have an element of surprise this early in the year.

[ozleeds]

MT, nice write up.

Not sure this is the "blow out" that some think it will be. You observation on the wing backs is spot on and we have the ability to exploit that. We have an element of surprise this early in the year.

No blowout for me, but we are facing a beast with no striker, and also, what's going to happen with the new defender, as he surely can't drop Pat after what he displayed. 1 or 2 goal defeat for me, which won't be too bad considering who we are playing and on there home soil.
Good write-up, Totty. Now, can you do something about my finances lol

[spaldy]

I think that Nmencha might be a better one to start for this matchup.

Time for James to insert himself and Gnonto to cause them fits.

[ozleeds]

I think that Nmencha might be a better one to start for this matchup.

Time for James to insert himself and Gnonto to cause them fits.

Trouble with gnonto is that stamina puffs out quickly. He dribbles 2 or 3 players, and when he goes to shoot, he doesn't have any strength left.

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

The diagonal balls Mount and others hit long especially to Mbueno seemed to exploit Arsenal tucking in or pushing forward full backs left space- especially the left back. James surely has the pace to exploit that if that happens again.

[spaldy]

I hope that James has an "ax to grind" with the gunners!

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

Think Ramazani could cause them a lot of problems with his pace too but - he has to be on the pitch to do that.

One pundit was talking about Farke not being impressed with his concentration in games defensively and that he is prone to not pick players up as Farke thinks he switches off too much.

[Billyni]

Good choice of title totty.
Andrew will be disappointed to find its football related.

[Billyni]

Think Ramazani could cause them a lot of problems with his pace too but - he has to be on the pitch to do that.

One pundit was talking about Farke not being impressed with his concentration in games defensively and that he is prone to not pick players up as Farke thinks he switches off too much.

For me, Remazani is a match winner. Definitely needs introduced at some stage. Even late, when defenders have tired legs and try Them out for concentration.