How Mikel Arteta’s studying of basketball helped Arsenal score against Crystal Palace. Yes, I know this sounds far-fetched but bear with me.

Arsenal were awarded a penalty after Sam Johnstone fouled Eddie Nketiah in the box. But the decision was nearly overturned due to Thomas Partey’s battle with Odsonne Edouard. Effectively, Partey set a screen to allow Nketiah more time without pressure from an additional defender

Mohammed Kudus is the latest left-footed attacker to be linked with a move to Arsenal and the move a makes a lot of sense for Mikel Arteta’s side. Not just as a target but most specifically as a target for the right wing. Here’s why. Of course, Kudus’ versatility make him a hugely appealing player. He can operate as a number eight, an attacking midfielder, a false 9 and on the right flank. But it is the latter that intrigues me most when you think about Arteta’s system last season and how his wingers operated

I rewatched Arsenal's win over Leicester. Here are some tactical and personnel points I noticed regarding #AFC's set-up. Arsenal's main weapon was their aggressive man-to-man pressing. The front six were all tasked with going touch tight to Leicester's players, blocking off vertical lanes in an attempt to force the Foxes into playing long balls. Causing a high number of turnovers.

🧵Rewatched yesterday's draw between Arsenal and Brentford. Here are the tactical bits I noticed Mikel Arteta's side did well and what didn't work Brentford deployed a 532 block out of possession. There were barely any gaps for Arsenal to exploit but they didn't help themselves by not utilising the gaps in Zone 14. This is the space that Odegaard could have been hovering in to perhaps help create some chances centrally

🧵 Arsenal are extremely keen to wrap up a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk during the January transfer window. But why is Mudryk so highly rated by #AFC and how would he fit in at the Emirates if he does join? I explain more in this thread below Strengths: Mudryk’s main outstanding asset is his explosive speed. He clocked a top speed of 36.6 km/h in the Champions League this season, something no other player has managed this term in the CL. This would put him joint-first in the PL alongside Everton’s Anthony Gordon

Rewatched Arsenal’s win over Brighton and here are a few things I noticed from #afc's tactical and individual setup throughout the game. Arsenal came out very aggressively in their press. Despite turning the ball over a few times in the opening 75 seconds, they were able to win the ball back quickly every time. For the opener, Partey and Zinchenko closed down Lamptey instantly to force the crucial turnover

Just rewatched Arsenal’s win over Aston Villa and here are a few things I noticed from #afc's tactical and individual setup throughout the game. Firstly, the pressing was so much better tonight, especially in the first-half. Arsenal mainly pressed in a 4-2-3-1 shape and it consistently troubled Villa’s build-up phase. Numerous chances were created by the hosts from winning the ball high up the pitch. Impressive stuff.

Finally watched the Arsenal-Chelsea match from this morning and here's a few things I noticed from #afc's setup (Yes I know it's pre-season and it doesn't mean a whole lot.) Mentioned before that I'm a huge fan of White at RB as it allows us to effectively operate with a back 3 in possession and push Zinchenko high and wide. Makes the build-up phase a lot smoother and is easier for Gabriel given he struggles with vertical passing between the lines.

Why Arsenal signed Oleksandr Zinchenko. A thread: First up. Mikel Arteta shares a similar philosophy to his mentor Pep Guardiola which dictates that no more than two players should be aligned vertically in any phase of play. Here is an image from Tifo of Pep's typical setup and one of Unai Emery's Arsenal breaking this rule