Fulham 1-5 Arsenal : Tactical Analysis

Match summary: Possession vs. Counterattack — Arsenal obtained their first, truly resounding victory of the season through nullifying the threat of Fulham’s attacking midfielders, before counterattacking into the space behind their back three. Lineups: Slaviša Jokanović elected to switch Fulham’s starting formation from a 4-4-2/4-4-1-1 to a 3-4-2-1, with Le Marchand and Cyrus Christie slotting […]

Chelsea 3:2 Arsenal- Tactical Analysis

Match summary: An incredibly open match – Chelsea’s long passes exposed the space behind Arsenal’s backline, but Arsenal managed a comeback from 2-0 down through intelligent cutbacks out wide. However, they conceded territory and pressure in the second half, allowing Chelsea’s substitutes to win the game. Initial set-up: Maurizio Sarri stuck with the starting 11 […]