How Arsenal lost ‘farcical’ match against City: Tactics and VAR

Join Stephen Bradley as he analyses Arsenal’s exceptionally unlucky 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the Premier League.

Referee Stuart Attwell (R) checks VAR and awards a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2022. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)
Referee Stuart Attwell (R) checks VAR and awards a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2022. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

He details how Arsenal were able to nullify City’s attacking threat, all whilst maintaining a presence up front themselves.

He then shows how Arsenal lined up after Gabriel’s red card, and discusses why City are a better team in dealing with the dirty side of the game, whilst Arsenal’s young guns are still learning their trade.