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"The journey continues" - Mikel signs extension until 2025

deardevil

There were signs against Wolves where the vulnerability is and that's down the flanks into space. It's easier said than done, but I can see more games like the one against United on days where the team isn't particularly sharp. At the same time, Champions tend to ride their 'luck' quite often and few teams have fast and clinical forwards.

I'm not particularly confident going to Anfield and even Tyneside. On the other hand, it will be interesting to see a Pep system playing against another Pep system. The closest we've probably seen is Bayern against Barcelona back in 2015, but the latter had shifted away from total ball possession by that point.

Qwiss

I didn't think we looked weak at all down the wings, they tried to exploit us there by failed. They didn't create much in the way of strong chances and barely threatened Ramsdale at all.

FEBravo

Yeah, their few threats came on the counter, as you would expect with the way they set up and the speed of Traore and Guedes.

Anzac

They way we set up with the roles of the inverted FBs will always leave pockets of space out wide and high up the pitch. In many ways it's a sucker punch as if the opposition try to play the ball long it suits our defence for them to do so. Have also read that we are able to double up in the press on the flanks to force the opposition to either go long looking for that same space, or to try to play through the middle where we can out number them.
That said IIRC there was a video (Tifo?) that said our flanks were our most productive area of the pitch in terms of both forcing turn-overs and where most of our attacks come from in general.

QuincyAbeyie

Our defensive system is mostly working great so far, but I also think we're more dependent on none of our CBs having an off-day than most other clubs. Fortunately our CBs are excellent so it doesn't happen often.

HomeSteak

Arteta has a special on MNF, just click on "view on youtube" and it should work. Part 2 should be up on the same channel soon enough.

Mikel Arteta reviews his Arsenal career with Jamie Carragher | MNF Special Part 1

banduan

decent interview tbf

James

Just been watching it now. The man gets it, have said it since day one. He knows the club inside out and what it means to represent it. His ruthlessness to get this club where he wants it to be, is the sole reason why we are where we are now, and why everyone who attends the Emirates is behind him and the club.

It helps that he is a fine coach too. Maybe this is the few Christmas beers talking, but I love the man.

KingslandBarge

His ruthlessness is probably a good contributor. I also respect that one of his central tenets seems to be vigilance and responsiveness to the team needs in the moment, and being spontaneous with his match day talks. Its a harder, riskier road (esp. for someone so seemingly meticulous and dogmatic having to bite their lip) on the way to being a top manager. Its also refreshing to hear the squad requires a different approach to management this season; it seems that way from the outside.

Felt a few cliches, corporate-y strategy thoughts in there, and the odd excuse. He failed last season and I wasn't totally convinced on the responses around it. Personally didn't think there was anything particular special about asking more from Xhaka. Patino is going to rock that position/our midfield once he's soaked in 1-2 years of development. Makes me unbothered about Bellingham sweepstakes.

Cryuff as inspiration was lovely to hear into existence. I've been feeling like our decision making and cohesion is so good (or capable of being so so good) that we will show characteristics of total football more vividly in the weeks ahead. Having seen ingredients and moments in the last calendar year. Highly optimistic I know. If not soon, maybe next season.

Bosscielny

Jeez, Christmas came early for me this year. Nice interview. Comes off really well, again.

First time back for a little while, so i’m enjoying being sent to the start of every thread. Nice stroll down memory lane reading the first page of this one.

goon

Thought the interview was a little disappointing. Mostly a lot of things we’ve already heard or already knew. The tidbit about Pep approaching him and their pre-existing relationship was interesting. Whether it was Wenger, Pep, Poch or ‘others in the game’ it seems like he was highly rated long before he become Pep’s cone boy/iPad holder. Would have loved to have heard him go in a bit deeper on tactics but Carragher got nothing out of that segment and instead just focused on Saliba.

As much as I love the bloke I must say he’s severely lacking in the charm department.

banduan

I believe the earlier interview was a lot longer than what's shown on youtube.

Burnwinter

Never too sure how well Arteta comes across in these things, but I do accept he's an intelligent man nowadays.

It's interesting Guardiola was calling him for intel and suggestions, and approaching him about an assistant's role even while he was still a player

Clrnc

There's only part 1. Where's part 2?

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert

Clrnc annoying that hardly anyone seems to ask about that, isn't it?

I found the whole thing on Reddit Football Highlights I think.

If you can't find it there I'll try to dig it out.

HomeSteak

Clrnc
https://sblongvu.com/hcziw2k4e65m.html

Full thing here, I expected them to put part 2 on yt but they never did.

Burnwinter

There's "Carragher's quickfire questions for Mikel Arteta" as well, autoplayed after part one for me.

Claudius

One thing about Arteta is he adapts. When he first started and didn’t have the personnel, he created a counter attacking style that won FA Cup. And now without Jesus, he’s pushed Saka and Martinelli into more central positions, effectively as our two lead forwards yesterday.

Pepe LeFrits

HomeSteak https://sblongvu.com/hcziw2k4e65m.html

Full thing here, I expected them to put part 2 on yt but they never did.

Thanks a lot, really enjoyed the tactical stuff, especially the Saliba parts.

Pepe LeFrits

Enjoyed the moment with high fiving Tierney on this week's Tetacam

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