Three things we learned from the Emirates on Saturday
Saturday, 10 Oct, 19:42
By the Three Points desk · 4 min read
A new press, a tighter block and a midfield that finally controls games. Here is what Saturday told us about the title race.
Arsenal's midfield has been the story of the opening weeks. The numbers back it up: more ball recoveries in the final third than any London side, and a passing network that runs through two players instead of one.
What changed is the shape without the ball. The side now presses in a 4-4-2 and drops into a compact block when the first wave is broken, which removes the gaps opponents found last season.
The test comes next: three fixtures in eight days, two away from home. Rotation will decide whether the early form holds.
Three Points London will have full coverage from the ground, with live updates, player ratings and the post-match press conference.
Arsenal's midfield has been the story of the opening weeks. The numbers back it up: more ball recoveries in the final third than any London side, and a passing network that runs through two players instead of one.
What changed is the shape without the ball. The side now presses in a 4-4-2 and drops into a compact block when the first wave is broken, which removes the gaps opponents found last season.
The test comes next: three fixtures in eight days, two away from home. Rotation will decide whether the early form holds.
Three Points London will have full coverage from the ground, with live updates, player ratings and the post-match press conference.
Arsenal's midfield has been the story of the opening weeks. The numbers back it up: more ball recoveries in the final third than any London side, and a passing network that runs through two players instead of one.
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gooner_n5
Best I've seen us press in years. Keep this shape.
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highbury_hannah
Worried about the depth for the next run of games.
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north_bank_paul
Great breakdown, the passing map is spot on.
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olivia_coyg
Rotate in the cup, full strength in the league. Simple.
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