Mikel Arteta vs Graham Potter: Tactics showdown

Join Stephen Bradley as he analyses Arsenal’s hard fought 0-0 draw at Brighton in the Premier League.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal gives instructions during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal at American Express Community Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal gives instructions during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal at American Express Community Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

He shows just why Brighton were so good at breaking up the Gunners’ passing patterns, how Arsenal were more than happy to let the Seagulls have possession in front of their penalty box, and why both of these led to such a cagey encounter.