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⚽ Arsenal vs Fulham, League, Saturday 26 Aug, 3pm

Qwiss

Burnwinter Martinelli is far more isolated so far this season than he was when he was playing with Xhaka and Zinchenko. Whether Kiwior is told to get forward or not isn't really all that relevant, its the effect that its causing whether he's told to stay back or not that is the issue.

Kel Varnsen

Too much has been made of Fulham's first goal. It's a mistake by Saka. Simple as that. If he just passes the ball back to White, we'd keep possession. We do that thing all the time. Quick passes to semi-marked players, draw defenders close, bypass lines - which is why Partey moves up right before.

banduan

decent talk about this

MistaT

banduan — sharp cat there

“If Zinchenko is out, and Jesus is out….and they’re essential to last years system, then you have to do something different”

I’d agree with that, but I’m not sure I love that Arteta’s response to the issue is. Without Zinchenko and Jesus we lose control, build up nous, and all that Jesus offers. I just don’t see how introducing Havertz helps much there and I’m still of the belief Rice or Trossard at 8 could do more, while not requiring us to change our efficient right side (from last season).

HomeSteak

If I speak...

banduan

HomeSteak If I speak...

like I said before, our new formation is fuck formations

Burnwinter

MistaT The guy's theory that Arteta is trying to experiment, getting the players used to the likelihood of having to play different lineups and formations is pretty sweet, but the reality doesn't quite bear it out. I wish Mikel were doing it though!

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