By 1970’s Gooner
Arsene Wenger seems to have hit upon a set of simple tactics
that are working wonders.
Arsenal used to press teams high up the pitch playing a high
line and forcing the opponents to cede possession in the dangerous areas. Once the ball was under control then possession football would come into play squeezing the opponent in their half.
We used to end up being champions in the possession stats
but runners up in the winning stakes.
This season the
tactic seems to be to allow the opposition the ball, retreat into two banks of
four and suck the other
team in. Once the ball is won back the midfield and wing players spring into
action utilising their
speed, mainly of Walcott’s.It reminds me of the championship winning sides which included the likes of Overmars, Bergkamp, Anelka, Pires and Henry.
The tactic has been employed especially when we have gone one nil up. Remember the Fulham, Sunderland and Spurs games in particular.
That's why the possession figures so far this season have been low by Arsenal's
standards. Look at the stats below:
Villa 58%
Fulham 54%
Spurs 43%Sunderland 68%
Stoke 50%
Swansey 41%
But it is working!
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5 comments:
I equally notice it, the present Arsenal team soaks pressure from opponents, once the ball is gained runs through the opposition defence n retreats as soon as possible to cover up.
Whenever they counter, at least one person (usually Flamini) is always there to cover in the deep areas shielding the back 4. Working like magic so far
In previous seasons the endless passing was abig,big,big, problem. So when the passing broke down as all passes ineveitably do,the other teams swift counter will find the gunners a goal down.
Now it's slightly different. Less passes and shoot on sight. Hopefully it will continue until season's end.
Somtin about football is titles and not stats. So if he can win trophies is enough
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