Will Wenger play Özil wide in injury crisis?
At the start of last season, Arsène Wenger attempted to play Mesut Özil wide to accommodate all of his central midfielders. It didn’t really work.…
Tactical Analysis
Wilshere: We had a meeting about it at the start of the season
Jack Wilshere has revealed that Arsenal had a meeting regarding their set-pieces at the start of the season as they looked to improve their goal…
Saved by the Bellerín: Wenger’s tactical tweak has Alexis firing
After six Premier League games this season, Arsenal had experienced some trouble in front of goal. Finishing is indeed cyclical, as Arsène Wenger reminded us,…
Arsenal exploit Manchester United to dominate
Arsenal demolished Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United side with a first-half masterclass on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners were 3-0 up within 20 minutes, exploiting Manchester…
Lost Generation: Arsenal in Zagreb, 2006
This week sees the start of the new Champions League season, with Arsenal travelling to Zagreb for the first group game. It isn’t the first…
Eyes wide shut
With an abundance of central players, Arsène Wenger has been turning a blind eye to width so far this season. The Arsenal manager has too many…
Tactics: How Wenger finally beat Mourinho
by Lewis Ambrose Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday to win the Community Shield ahead of the new Premier League season. It quite…
The Odd Couple: Cazorla and Ramsey form new midfield
by Lewis Ambrose Has Arsène Wenger found his new midfield? The convincing manner in which Arsenal beat Everton on Saturday afternoon could be swept under…
Tactics: How Wenger masterminded cup final victory
Arsenal lifted the FA Cup for a record 12th time on Saturday with a dominant 4-0 win over Aston Villa. The game was always likely…
Tactics: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal – Cometh Theo Hour
Two Arsenal sides turned up at Old Trafford on Sunday. The second half was more familiar and saw Aaron Ramsey back in midfield with Theo…
Tactical analysis: Improving Arsenal ready for title challenge
The game against Chelsea on Sunday was, as I’m sure you all know by now, a goalless draw. As everyone always labels them, it was inevitably…
What The Héc?
Success at Wembley means we’ll be revisiting at the end of May, but Wenger’s decision to reshuffle his defence on the big day was somewhat concerning.
Wenger proves doubters wrong with tactical masterclass against Liverpool
There were a number of surprising elements to the stunning result at the weekend. Just how did Arsenal manage such a demanding performance over Liverpool?
Giroud and Monreal shining as competition inspires fight
The sky’s the limit as Arsenal players are inspiring each other to become better players.
Ozil's understated class and the tactics behind Arsenal's 2-0 win over Everton
How Mesut Ozil shone once again and a look at the tactics behind Arsenal’s win over Everton
Arsenal dominate City slayers with slick possession
Lewis Ambrose looks at the tactics behind Arsenal’s comfortable win over Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday at the Emirates.
Arsène’s wide assault charge
A slight shock emerged at 11:45 on Saturday as Arsène Wenger named his starting XI and plumped for Danny Welbeck ahead of Theo Walcott. Walcott…
A change in tact?
Arsenal’s defeat at Tottenham last season was a watershed moment for Arsenal and their tactical approach to the game. Lewis Ambrose explains more here.