Tactics: How Mikel Arteta solved the Granit Xhaka problem

Join Stephen Bradley as he analyses Arsenal’s thumping 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and how Mikel Arteta has found a role for Granit Xhaka that lets him thrive.

Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 1, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (R) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 1, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

He discusses how Mikel Arteta has changed how his midfield progresses the ball, leaving Xhaka with freedom to roam the pitch instead of sitting in front of the back four.

He also shows just how this tweak is helping to unlock the rest of Arsenal’s attack.