Tactics: Arteta’s dilemma doesn’t slow the Arsenal show

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Join Stephen Bradley as he discusses Arsenal’s thumping 4-1 win against an injury-hit Leeds United in the Premier League.

LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with Ben White after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road on December 18, 2021 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
LEEDS, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with Ben White after scoring their team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road on December 18, 2021 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

He analyses how the Gunners were able to stifle Leeds’ efforts in getting the ball forward, leading to a procession of counter-attacks for the visitors.

He also wonders just how much longer Mikel Arteta will hold back on playing Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe in the same starting lineup.