“It will be fascinating to see if either club appoint a new manager before the weekend with Carlo Ancelotti reported to be Everton’s preferred choice and former Everton and Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta, seemingly, in pole position to take over at the Emirates.”, (4-2-3-1) Leno; Maitland-Niles, Chambers, Sokratis, Saka; Guendouzi, Torreira; Pepe, Ozil, Martinelli; Aubameyang, Your email address will not be published. It was worth giving a go against the Hornets, but the test only lasted for 60 minutes before Arteta saw fit to revert back to the previous formula. I’ve seen people suggest 4-2-3-1, I’ve seen a Pep Guardiola-style 4-3-3 mentioned, as well as the 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 (depending on how you look at it) that we saw during Project Restart. It’s not just that our current ones are ‘rubbish’, it’s that Arteta wants versatile players but also those that can play in a three, as well as a four. Mikel Arteta Amatriain (born 26 March 1982) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player. When Mikel Arteta first took over at Arsenal he used a back four, switching to a back three after the restart following two successive defeats to Man City and Brighton. Well, it's quite easy to consider, actually... they'd score them.

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“If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general is to blame,” said Sun Tzu again. So all that can be achieved from the game was to build momentum ahead of the FA Cup final. Arsenal are believed to be closely monitoring Aouar, who is one of the most highly-rated talents in the Ligue 1. Your email address will not be published. Yes, that’s sensible.

Watford had a whole host of excellent chances to at least snatch a draw, and you dare not think what would happen if those opportunities fell to Christian Pulisic or Olivier Giroud. Date of birth/Age: Although I doubt we’ll see too much movement before that game, I have started to see plenty of pieces written about how Arteta will line up his side tactically for the new season. Has Wenger Discovered the Secret to Winning the EPL Title? Matthew Cooper Digital Sports Reporter. He is unlikely to make many changes to the team that lost 3-0 to Manchester City, despite the reigning Premier League champions running riot in the first half on Sunday. Arsenal have struggled recently and former Premier League ace Michael Owen thinks they might find it difficult at Goodison Park too. Play now. The Spanish boss tried something different on Sunday and it didn't work.