How Mikel Arteta Just BROKE Man City's System

[@gorkhalinepalisabin7396]

This season. Arteta truly outplayed pep. After years of determination, arsenal are gaining momentum, hopefully we can win either ucl or the league or hopefully both

[@scottslade7468]

Lol delusion at it's best mate the refs have helped arsenal to this position. Quite frankly and when Bayern whoops you lot and you start to crumble I hope u lot learn that ur team is really bang average.

[@MaximilianXXX]

@@scottslade7468 the same Bayern that are a dumpster fire at the moment.

[@scottslade7468]

@@MaximilianXXX Yep one in the same they'll send you lot home still while on fire and stinking. Keep over rating your team when all you lot are surviving on luck had the ref did his job yesterday the game would've been much different.

[@DC-uf6ve]

Outplay = embarrassingly park the bus and have one shot on target in 90mins? Thought it was abysmal.

[@nnenne1]

@@scottslade7468cry more

[@terryg4589]

On that Doku sub being followed by Tomiasu coming on, at Arsenal earlier in the season Pep bought Doku on to go at Zinchenko, Arteta 'counter moved' by bring on Tomiasu, then Pep moved Doku to the left to escape Tomiasu and have a go at White.

[@Cruxlytical]

And Ben White proceeded to nutmeg him instead of the opposite

[@Masteroogwayshifu]

​@@Cruxlytical LoL ...I almost forgot that now it makes it more funnier 😂 Benny blanco sometimes gives us unexpected surprises

[@goyonman9655]

I remember that

[@Azzo5000]

Ben White has genuinely gone up 2 levels this season, he’s got to be the most underrated fullback in the league! My God, I watched him yesterday and he’s such a clever player… and he’s only going to get better. I didn’t understand why we bought him for £50mil two seasons ago, I thought Arteta was crazy but now I fully see the reason, he’s one of my favourite players now

[@alisinatehrani8576]

@@Azzo5000arteta could buy Antony for 75 mil in the summer and I’d back him. Whatever arteta wants is what I want at this point lol.

[@Proteus1one]

Arsenal basically did a "Porto on Arsenal" on Man-City...!

[@hectorr6299]

its true he employed the Sergio Concencao defense without insulting Pep's Family!

[@vizzyphd]

​@@hectorr6299never did

[@munashecm8]

they took notes and used them 😂and it paid off

[@ryanbutler4221]

Stole from arsecast

[@Kate-ms2mn]

@@ryanbutler4221 I think it's more like how Villa played against us tbh

[@thubelihlekupa3339]

Lets be honest Gooners are a special team , , They had been criticized for not having a striker, Then they went on 8 Games scoring more than 30 goals in the process They play Porto away, got blamed for not wanting to concede Came back home penetrated through a tough low block to score the much needed goal to equalise. Yester they played the best team who beat Bayern/Madrid/Inter and won everything , the game was at Etihad , now the defended well and get blamed for that. BUT no one talk about how they are able to defend when needed and attack when needed, we talking about a team that score more goals and conceded few - remember that! I concluded that Pundits will never stop criticising this team ,, they wish this was Lampard/Gerard who is doing this , the fact that its Mikel not seating well with Punditry Englishmen

[@edzico1908]

You are a genius

[@kalabareoyinpreye]

Exactly

[@thehellyousay]

hockey helmet special.

[@thacrypt223]

Facts. They do not like Arteta, no matter what he does. Yet he is the best manager in the prem after Pep and Klopp. Soon it will be him and Pep dominating the league when Klopp leaves.

[@MrLove717]

They literally parked a bus, what attacking play are you talking about?😂😂

[@HurtyBoy]

Anyone else defending effectivelly: "brilliant" Arsenal defending effectivelly: "cowards"

[@thesnowman6559]

Other way around buddy

[@thesnowman6559]

And your are “tittle contenders” that spent 234 million in the summer that played a low block

[@HurtyBoy]

​@@thesnowman6559 Yep and "treble winners city" can't break down a low block😂

[@fairplay7003]

@@thesnowman6559 "blue shark" with 115 charges and still looked out of ideas pretty much all season

[@Mansukh09]

because after all those transfers, money and upgrades arteta has only won 1 FA cup

[@AyaGumede]

I noticed the Gvardiol switch too after rewatching the game. What's funny is how so many fans who only saw the game live and didn't rewatch it are saying Gvardiol played so well.... Arsenal let him play himself into his weakness. Watching a football match again really does reveal a lot of misconceptions us fans make due to emotions at the time

[@scottslade7468]

How please explain how gvardiol played to his weakness? You arsenal lot love making shit up to make yourselves feel better, but luck can only help you lot so far.

[@danchef8823]

⁠@@scottslade7468his strength is not running down the wing and crossing it. He had 6 crosses and none of them were to city player save one that halaand got but he had hard time seeing the ball being pocketed by the 2 giants. Nathan ake is a great defender but he ain’t no Kyle walker or zinchenko. Same goes for Jacob kiwvior. You understand now?

[@scottslade7468]

@@danchef8823 Nah, I just see you spewing shit to make yourself feel good about a shite performance from your team.Saliba and Gabriel kept fouling and manhandling Haaland all game while the ref turned a blind eye to that and all the other deliberate fouls your team committed throughout the game. I've never seen a team overhype themselves this much to consistently fail when luck runs out.

[@robc1014]

@@scottslade7468thats a lot of salt 😂😂

[@AyaGumede]

@@scottslade7468 he can't cross very well

[@groundhogguns5828]

Arsenal will continue to omprove. A joy to see my manager growing with his squad

[@rorzag]

We must NOT lose the wicked stopper duo Gabriel/Saliba. They have Haaland on a leash👊

[@MikiLund]

No way, they don't have MOJO!!🤣🤣🤣

[@BrianConlon-ng5bw]

Lol, it's a joy to see your small club and clueless manager win nothing after spending 700m

[@tennischallenge6402]

@@BrianConlon-ng5bw actually Chelsea spent 1 billion

[@groundhogguns5828]

@@BrianConlon-ng5bw salty.shame

[@blackwhite2361]

11:04 That was the moment for Arsenal to kill the game. As a neutral sitting in my chair I was like: "How the fuck didn't a player like Trossard see that pass?" 🤯🤯🤯

[@IPIRIEY]

He would have had to first touch one time it for the opportunity. Once he mistouches the first touch its too late with how solid city are. 100% arteta was fuming he missed it, but to be fair it was a very hard play to make because you have to either have a flawless first touch at full speed then quickly lead the pass, or you have to one time it at full speed. The only thing that was a little upsetting is that Trossard has been known to make a play that difficult throughout the season and even a few pivotal moments in the CL that required his brilliance. In a game with such few chances, that one moment gets amplified.

[@Charles-gs5cv]

I so wish that was Martinelli at that moment

[@Paddington_Clifford]

Hes the height of a young hobbit, I don't think he could see the pass in his defence

[@toddbutler8102]

Agreed but on the rewatch, Havertz is in space after he missed that first touch, that would’ve been an easier pass as he’s making his run

Spot on mate. Well analyzed. I can't agree any less with you.

[@ericeli4810]

Didn't even watch the video before liking it. As soon as I saw it was Adam, instantly liked it. Usually very detailed as well as exciting delivery in his analysis

[@Stylushothead]

Bro, your analysis is so enjoyable with the humorously clear way you deliver it

[@wbbartlett]

Can't have too much of a pop at Trossard as the guy has been great, but yeah, that was the moment. So close.

[@stefandinu6389]

Yeah when he didn't pass it I was shocked,he usually isn't like that. Oh well nobody is perfect 😂

[@lionellfurtado2010]

A tactical Masterclass from Arteta

[@Jake-vh6jp]

By that, you mean the most boring game of the season. Even Liverpool tried against City ffs.

[@ralf-5]

Who?

[@collinwhitehead]

@@Jake-vh6jpyet Liverpool got the same result sans a clean sheet. And only had one more shot on target than Arsenal did. And City had 5 shots on target vs the 1 they had yesterday. Give Arteta and Arsenal credit, they deserve it

[@Vandalle.]

@@Jake-vh6jp Couldn't give a fuck. We've scored more goals than anyone in the league and conceded fewer than anyone in the league. We don't owe anyone anything. And to be honest, if anyone is entitled to one dull game to take a point from City away, it's us.

[@Kim-Jong-Un-4]

@@ralf-5 Think he means 'gung ho' :)

[@Gideonsmythe]

Gooner here, still buzzing from snatching a point and a clean sheet yesterday. When Partey poked that ball through to Odegaard I actually shouted "That's the one" so I'm glad you spotted it too. It'll be tight, all three teams will drop points possibly when they're least expecting it. With that in mind, oh dear, it's Luton next. Now I'm nervous again.

[@rorzag]

EXACTLY the way I feel too, well said👊

[@DC-uf6ve]

How can you be buzzing after that? It was the biggest admission that Arsenal aren't on the title race, park the bus, play for 0-0! Thought it was a bit embarrassing.

[@IrfanulKarims]

How are we not in the title race with 2 points behind?

[@LTC366]

​@@DC-uf6ve Nah, a matured resolute performance. City had no ideas to break us down.

[@j-bonemcswiggans4597]

​@@LTC366 with how good arsenal have been all season scoring more goals than anyone, they really should have done better and went for it. A win and it was all but a 2 horse race.

[@whiteglovepc]

Best tactical analysis I’ve ever seen. Well done Adam keep it up my friend!

[@samconstantinou2335]

Been looking forward to this all day mate. You always explain things brilliantly and also in a way that isn’t boring like a lot of other analysts

[@fromtheblonx]

Brilliant analysis mate. Thank you🙏

[@ObaBaller]

Boo to all the arsenal fans who wanted arteta sacked after the fulham loss. You guys don't deserve to be called fans, you shouldn't even be alowed to watch arsenal. If youre gonna be criticizing a manager whos brought success to us after jut 3 games then please go support another club you wnt be missed

[@Dean-vn8tn]

The fans that wanted him pit because of those results were to reactionary the people that want him sacked if he doesn't win anything after this season is a fair reason

[@Verk-le8cu]

@@Dean-vn8tn no it's not, he's literally one of the best managers in the world coveted by Barça and the like

[@Dean-vn8tn]

@@Verk-le8cu but he can't get over the line

[@somtoo24]

he needs to deliver on a silverware this season otherwise a serious conversation needs to be heard about his future at Arsenal.

[@edzico1908]

Lee Gunner's brigade

[@elitefootballhighlights2482]

The same people saying arsenal are cowards for using the low block would have laughed at arsenal if they lost to Porto who used the low block perfectly well, so I honestly don't care what y'all think, we've got the better of city this season and you guys are mad and yapping Abt it, well put a sock in it

[@MrMickeyyy89]

Chelsea fan here. We outplayed city twice this season, deserved to win both games. Just like how we outplayed you right up until the gift of a goal. My point is you can come at city differently for a team like Arsenal, the way Arsenal played was how you'd expect a Burnley or West ham to approach the game id be concerned if I were an arsenal fan because this approach highlights Artera has a lack of trust in his CBs and is forced to give them additional protectio. A worrying thing going into the back end of the season where every point matters.

[@mzeetonie]

See Chelsea fan trying to lecture a club that is doing better in both attacking and defensive level, with your so called outplayed you drew this same man city twice and arsenal gotten 4 points of them, with your outplaying style Burnley drew with you with red card, when it comes to possession and dominance Arsenal are one of the best thing regardless... People will just talk without thinking, Clubs and matches should be approach in different way tactically.

[@elitefootballhighlights2482]

@@MrMickeyyy89 nope, I'm not worried, you just proved my point for me, you outplayed city twice and you're saying arsenal as well but couldn't win any of the games hence no contribution to points needed to even qualify for European games, maybe soon they'll create a league for those who outplayed teams but couldn't win.... Arsenal got the better of city home and away and got the points they needed so that counts as a win and will help boost the race to that title

[@BrianConlon-ng5bw]

2 decades without a major trophy and you're telling people to put a sock in it Clown loool

[@bna919]

​@@MrMickeyyy89it's the complete opposite. Arteta trust his CBs so much than he believes they can pocket the best poacher in world football

[@powerlevel8000]

Absolutely brilliant analysis mate.

[@steveb3944]

Excellent analysis once again. 👏🏻

[@Sallam_2002]

You took the most boring game of the season and actually made it interesting 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DwayndibbVids]

Its obvious KDB isn't in good form in both Liverpool and Arsenal games. He could easily change both games if he was in form like last Season

[@amitranshinge9246]

Probably the best summary of the game anywhere on the internet. Well done !!

[@quinnhawkins6579]

Great stuff as always!

[@LebbMangenaShow]

Rival fans and mainstream media are gaslighting us Arsenal fans into thinking going for it immaturely like Liverpool was the way to go about it. The hate is real

[@KloppMichaelBarnes]

Liverpool also drew 1-1 with Man Cheaty. 🤔They are top of the Premier League table despite playing two kids, their third choice left back and their rookie reserve keeper for a nearly a quarter of the season... Have some respect and don't deflect!

[@MrPepijaty2k]

Idiotic comments, you can still play the game without parking like arsenal

[@remotecontrolaccountremotecont]

@@MrPepijaty2k clueless cooont's like you make me laugh. Arsenal have shown we can mix things up. We are going to be feared because we do not only have one way to play. And rightly so Pep was scared because he knew if we scored it was game over. The mighty city are falling down

[@LebbMangenaShow]

@@KloppMichaelBarnes what's that got to do with Arsenal?

[@LebbMangenaShow]

@@MrPepijaty2k Arsenal can play however they want, they don't have to play in a way which pleases rival fans

[@stargalextr5400]

Great Video Adam! Love your sense of humour in this video. And your analysis of the match!

[@KarlSkorger]

Can switch from Halal to Haram ball... That's my fucking gaffer managing the biggest club itw...super Mik Arteta 🐐🔥

[@kwesianderson6536]

This coverage was amazing.....

[@riddhimanroy3248]

That's some brilliant analysis! Gained a fan here! GG!

[@ivanobella4216]

And some comedians somehow think Bayern can get passed Arteta and this Arsenal team 😅

[@rorzag]

Bayern should fear the 1st leg at Emirates

[@whiteglovepc]

Bayern can absolutely get past us. Underestimating and dismissing Bayern is embarrassing

[@sihledlephu907]

​@@whiteglovepcLook what happened with Porto😂

[@LTC366]

​@@whiteglovepc of course they can, they'd have to grind it out though. I'm confident in arsenal's ability to stay compact for 90mins

[@ryanr4555]

Bayern are woeful no coherence in attack or defence. Easy arsenal win

[@kennedybutiko7651]

People calling the game boring, negative don't understand football..gone are days when arsenal player to entertain especially during Wenger later days...we now play to win and nullify the threat of the opponent. We played a very safe game in our last 16 champions League away and finished the job home and we are in the quarter finals

[@thehellyousay]

play to win or don't play at all. arsenal played to not lose. gutless is the most elegantly descriptive term for it.

[@Qlicky]

@@thehellyousay This is not FIFA 24 mate. This is real life professional sport with real consequences.

[@remotecontrolaccountremotecont]

@@thehellyousay clueless. go to bed kid

[@arsenalogist4285]

Well then we are going against the clubs philosophy and disrespecting our history. I don't mind setting up defensively for this one, but it shouldn't become a regular occurrence

[@kennedybutiko7651]

@@arsenalogist4285 so what's the clubs philosophy seems you know better than even Edu and Arteta?

[@sapjeskoning6252]

The fact that both klopp and arteta both outplayed pep is amazing to me

[@mr.optimist6544]

Let's not forget the Villa game.

[@DwayndibbVids]

From a Liverpool fan it helps when KDB looks in terrible form. Honestly he looks like a man utd version of KDB

[@spresso007]

Loserpool lost 96 losers

[@mfabulaz]

This is the best analysis Hands down

[@looniaz]

In today's football it's impossible to use the same tactics whole season long. There will be adjustments along the way and also depends on how the opponents operate and where you play (home/away). Casuals only sees goals and can't see beyond, but they speak the loudest as if they know everything. Just look at the bitter comments here.

[@Himad___]

I subscribed some weeks ago and I don’t regret it. Your videos are top top quality, Adam. Bravo.

[@yf9409]

The best analysis on the match on youtube right now 👍🏾

[@CALFCfan]

LFC fan here, and watching this match was painful (other than the result) but you really helped me see the tactical moves and I can better appreciate the battle that was being waged on the pitch. And you're funny AF 🤘🏻

[@adhynugroho9424]

People on social media calling out Arsenal with names like "haram football". I don't really blame them. Yes, it was tactical and planned ahead... but it's also very un-Arsenal (at least the Arsenal most people are used to). And yet, we can all agree that this is another step in Arsenal's growing evolution. We all know that Arteta's men can play free-flowing, high press suffocating, attractive "halal" football. But to get everyone onboard to switch 180 degrees and play park-the-bus, concede-20-fouls, put-you-to-sleep "haram" is also somewhat impressive.

[@JJ-qd9yl]

halal football lol

[@Kate-ms2mn]

what does haram football mean?

[@manniking233]

Well, I watched George Graham's Arsenal first, so joke's on all of you. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@manniking233]

​@@Kate-ms2mn. Repulsively defensive football.

[@Kate-ms2mn]

@manniking233 what does haram mean?

[@coolerdude42]

In the City v Chelsea game, the best chances Chelsea had and certainly the one they had the lead from were from exactly what Arsenal were trying to do on the transition in this game. They just didn't take their chance. I find it really regretful that Martinelli wasnt fully fit for this game and we don't have another speedy winger to fully exploit them. Trossard is great, but several times this season, he just wasnt fast enough to exploit a chance on the wing.

[@arsenalogist4285]

Arteta resigned Nelson for £100k a year but doesn't use him

[@BrianTenBeers]

Thanks again for making sense of the match to a relative novice. It all seems so obvious after you explain it.

[@tolulopesokoya9344]

I was waiting for your analysis Adam! Awesome stuff as always!

[@asyrafshuk]

Young team, young manager. Learning, improving by seconds, minutes, days, weekly, monthly, yearly. Keep it up, coyg 🔴⚪💪

[@thuo1000]

When City had controlled possession in Arsenal's half, Arsenal defended in a low-block system. This means that the distance between Arsenal's defensive lines and their goalkeeper was kept at a minimal. This consequently meant that one of Haaland's main strengths which is running in behind from Kdb's through balls was largely cut-out. I'd have preferred Pep to have taken out Haaland and either moved Foden in that false 9 role or brought in Alvarez to play that role. The combination of Haaland and KDB was simply not working against a well-organized and defensive-minded Arsenal. Had Pep brought in Alvarez or moved Foden to the middle, it would have allowed City to play quick passing combinations to open up Arsenal. Additionally, Haaland offers very little without the ball. He does not press as intensely as his other City forwards.

[@AbdiazizAbdi-q5e]

I don’t think so arsenal players are huge and physically powerful Alvarez and foden have no pace and power that will allow arsenal midfield keep the ball just like emirates game 50/50 possession. In this game focus was denying spaces Rodri and kdb

[@collinflowers9741]

​@@AbdiazizAbdi-q5e With Partey still not ready, the only ball handler we have on show in midfield yesterday was Odegaard. Jorginho is way past it and Rice is no Busquet. Which gave City the license to press us because our two deepest midfielders ain't press resistant. A fully fit and inform Partey would've gave us more bite and presence in midfield. We definitely should go for Zubimendi this summer.

[@AbdiazizAbdi-q5e]

@@collinflowers9741 arsenal missed martineli fit and fit saka arteta was wrong to play saka half fit and Jorginho didn’t do anything to pass the ball better partey made big difference. don’t confuse ball possession city passing the ball between two defenders and Rodri arsenal had more touches in opposition box than city

[@a.demifemiflapo5795]

​@@collinflowers9741Jorginho still got it mate 😂

[@chinasaugojieke8613]

City set up to stop jorghino​@@AbdiazizAbdi-q5e

[@tilikistephen1624]

This is the best analysis on this game so far.

[@selgeaus]

I think this was the reason Arsene Wenger's Arsenal never won the league after 2005. Teams started playing tactically to nullify opposition while Arsene just stuck to his style of play

[@arsenalogist4285]

That's not true, we weren't even expected to win the title due to our stadium build

[@eddyrhinehardt2080]

Wenger consistently outperformed his roster's payroll. Arsenal slipped a notch because they fell behind financially.

[@010101110100]

Every time tried to build a team it got picked apart by richer rivals

[@renederieux1057]

Pressing Man City is very dangerous. Last year it hurt Arsenal.

[@samkelorashuza5949]

Pressing Man city works if you are good at it

[@bussyness1]

Didnt really press man city lol. They tried to press High they got exposed

[@a.demifemiflapo5795]

​@@bussyness1Yh so why try and concede 4 again lol

[@chy.0190]

@@samkelorashuza5949 they rarely ever get pressed out of a game unless they are having an incredibly off day

[@chy.0190]

@@bussyness1 they did press high at times, and a few times forced Man City players into mistakes.

[@freezerjoe]

Love your analysis!!!

[@jovsta]

One of your best videos. Good stuff and keep it up mate.

[@legalactivity6977]

I think City have more skilful players and as a team you have to play to your strengths and Arsenal tactics was spot on. People forget that Arteta played under David Moyes.

[@otto_jk]

I'm sad that Martinelli didn't play much, I would have liked to see how he would have done against City's RB when Walker was injured

[@LTC366]

​@@otto_jk should've come on first instead of trossard. His pace alone would've forced City's back line a few metres back

[@Amberle38]

People do forget that about Arteta. He learned from 3 very different managers, Pep, Wenger & Moyes & he's capable of using that very effectively.

[@andrespacheco5844]

Excellent video and channel! So insightful and makes the premier league experience so much better!

[@koda4247]

i couldn't believe leo didn't play that ball first time.

[@austin.p.martin]

I believe that he was looking to take one touch, then send it with his second. If his first touch was good, I have no doubt that the would have picked out Martinelli's run, but his first touch let him down.

[@koda4247]

@austin.p.martin I completely agree, I just don't think he needed that extra touch

[@Bozo-Ire]

Yeah first time was the ball.

[@tobikaye2942]

Even with our block we should have still won tbh. That’s why everyone is so salty. They know.

[@BrianConlon-ng5bw]

He's a bottler loooool

[@Dongorgon777]

Was waiting for this. So much better than fan banter.

[@murimisimon]

The difference in mentality couldn't be more, One team went into this game to win and the other went into this game not to lose.

[@jareth6711]

Such good insight love this

[@erykado]

Arsenal was trying to do to City in Manchester what Porto did to Arsenal at the Dragon Stadium. The difference was that Porto managed to score in the last minute but Arsenal could not.

[@siya.bonga_mabuza]

would've scored if trossard squared it to martinelli

[@moonglum101]

Always a pleasure to watch and listen to your analysis Mr. Celery.

[@justleme1374]

Man City had all of the ball, but Arsenal had better chances and more shots on target. This game is a lot closer than some might think.

[@hectorr6299]

its intresting because Arsenal employed a hybrid defense of Sergio Concencao (Porto) and the Atletico Madrid ( Cholo Simeone) Defensive Formation! Arteta is a genius!! using both the Low block but as well as the mid block!

[@ralphtv9210]

I thought I was the only one who noticed it 😅

[@IrfanulKarims]

Arteta played under david moies

[@ralphtv9210]

@@IrfanulKarims i see

[@LTC366]

​@@IrfanulKarims 4-4-2 shape reminiscent of Moyes' Everton circa 2007/08

[@ryanmichael11]

Sean Dyche must be so proud of Arteta 👏 😂

[@kolbymartineau2733]

Really love your discriptions and thoughts, that said, Kiwior is pronounced "Ki-Vee-Or"

[@mooseratt]

My big takeaway from this game as an arsenal fan, was that I didn't feel nervous once. A very strange feeling.

[@kylezboy_naughty471]

Get used to it!!

[@otdavid_]

Arsenal needs a clinical striker. Jesus isn't the player he once was in terms of clinical finishing. A player like Osimhen would definitely be a good choice, given his superb heading ability, work ethic, passing, and finishing under pressure. This addition would improve their attacking side, making them more dangerous.

[@jacobalexander4167]

jesus didn't even play as a striker, he played on the left wing, arsenal just need to make better decisions in the final third

[@thuo1000]

When has Jesus ever been a clinical striker? Even at City, he wasn't clinical. He was more clinical when he was in South America before coming to City.

[@petekadenz9465]

And very expensive.

[@ordro107]

I get the praise for Kiwior, he has improved... But a modern fullback needs more technique more vision more fludity in attack. Not everyone should be an "attacking fullback", but his build up play is mediocre. I feel like people don't understand how the game is stuck with Kiwior.

[@AbdiazizAbdi-q5e]

The reason arteta played kiwior he cool never panics good defensive position also very good on ball .kiwior was tired he played 120 minutes for Poland 5 days ago when players have heavy legs it’s difficult to pass the ball

[@squanchysquanch1840]

He will continue to improve on the ball. I think he’s only 22 or 23? Won’t peak for a few more years. He might never be at zinchenkos level on the ball but we’ve seen massive improvements from the likes of tomi and white in that regard. Kiwior will continue to develop. I’d still say tomi or timber will be the main starter but kiwior has proven he can fill in on the back line when needed.

[@AbdiazizAbdi-q5e]

@@squanchysquanch1840 kiwior is better than tomiyasu technically but not defensively kiwior is good remember Gabriel magalheas was not good on ball when he come but improved

[@ordro107]

@@AbdiazizAbdi-q5e Yes Zinchenko also has his drawbacks... I always feel like his efficiency and ability to out-play people is very important and has actually been important even this season (build up against Liverpool, and other important games Zinchenko featured). But maybe it's a good thing I'm not manager. I would play Zinchenko and he would probably get nutmegged and we would lose :)

[@ordro107]

Also Tomiyasu is capable of a killer touch or pass in build up, even some good efficiency in the final 3rd... Haven't seen anything like that from Kiwior yet.... I do very much like that none of them are Alphonso Davies type "full out attacking full back", I don't like those players that much...

[@raunvk]

I have a genuine question. Please someone clarify my doubt. In this video its pointed out that last season Arsenal tried to press City and that was the mistake as City thrashed Arsenal. So this year Arsenal was more pragmatic to the press. Because if you press City, they will exploit the gaps. But Liverpool play the same way. They press high and with so much energy. Yet nothing happens to them. What's the difference with Liverpool's press that even though they press aggresively yet City can't carve a way out? Thanks in advance.

[@kondwanikasambara9232]

Two things: 1. Different personnel 2. It was a tough game away for Arsenal and it was just after an international break. If you have time watch the Arsenal vs Man City game at the Emirates and then watch this game again and compare the performances of Arsenal in the two games. Afterwards you will have your full answers.

[@raunvk]

@@kondwanikasambara9232 But I am still curious about what is the difference in pressing approach of Liverpool and Arsenal.

[@eagle276]

@raunvk bro I'm arsenal fan and I was looking that answers too until I realised arsenal's front three is not as quicker as Liverpool and also Liverpool have natural right back and natural left back and they do overlapping and their crossing are deadly as well

[@raunvk]

@@eagle276 nice observation

[@kondwanikasambara9232]

@@raunvk I just told you, different personnel. But I can also add different tactics and tacticians. If those reasons are not enough for you then perhaps you already have an answer that you are looking for.

[@samhallows3498]

Fantastic analysis Adam. Thank you 🎉

[@Soulcap1818]

personally I wasn't bored, it was a slow burn of a game but had a lot of intensity from both sides. I was on the edge of my seat, and I'm a fairly neutral fan (wanted Arsenal to win tho)

[@slip899]

Best footy content, great stuff

[@mattsavage9960]

The salty city fans in the comments is hilarious. The fact that they are the first side in over 3 years to stop city scoring at home in the premier league and nearly every team have came to city and essentially parked the bus and played on the counter for 3+ years except maybe liverpool, and not one of them including liverpool stopped city from scoring shows how tactically and defensively good this Arsenal team are. Whether you hate Arsenal or not people need to accept the fact that this Arsenal team will be challenging for the league for the next 5 years plus as much as i hate to admit this myself as a Chelsea fan. They are still going to get better and are still one of the youngest teams in the league. Plus thier wage bill each season currently is far less than city's and liverpool's and even our Chelsea's team has a higher wage bill. I didn't think Arteta was any good until last season and unfortunately for us rivals he is the real deal and so are Arsenal hate it or love it. I want liverpool to win it but honestly any of them still can. As all 3 teams will drop points somewhere along the way. Peace out guys.

[@allenlopez9731]

Mikel is clearly on the verge of (if not already) outdoing Pep in strategy. Pep had a furrowed brow through most of the game as if to say: “I’ve met my match.” Has the pretender finally earned the crown?

[@battalionlead4128]

As an Arsenal fan I must say when trossard had that opportunity I was screaming play it through to martinelli and when he took a heavy touch I nearly broke my tv from anger Arteta absolutely dealt with pep’s tactics immaculately

[@thepurplesband]

Excellent content, as usual.

[@Rock__Dawg]

Respect to arsenal for nullifying city midfield creativity.

[@Gregjuwallday]

Another thing worth noting is that there was also a small window to slide the ball over to Havertz after the Martinelli pass window closed. Trossard missed both windows.

[@adhammp6885]

Clery is so good narrating these analyses

[@Growlizing]

Ok, as a neutral the game was a little boring, but I nearly spit my coffee out when Guardiola went for the Grealish + Doku sub. So rather unlike him to seek chaos like that.

[@seanwalker9821]

Unbelievable breakdown 🫡💪

[@ezigwe]

Brilliant analysis 😊

[@RRP6632]

Arteta so frustrated at porto game, he channel his frustration into this game 😂😂

[@Bozo-Ire]

Haha right.

[@Qlicky]

Which is funny as nobody criticized Porto for their game plan. They were even praised for it. Arsenal do it and all hell breaks lose. The amount of salt is unbelieveable.

[@uchihareezy5957]

Great analysis as usual

[@naisFR]

😂"curry to a piss head" that analogy got me traumatized imagining curry on my own piss head 🥵

[@AmirulAsyraf-mq7bx]

I wish I have your eyes to see beyond the players kicking balls. Mesmerizing insight. Now I would want to watch the match just to see the Kasparov vs Topalov.

[@_orodrigofernandes]

I think City already lifted the heavy weight for this Premier League season. They only got Spurs left and big games at the UCL. Altough I think it's totally manageable for Pep. If they City is focused, they can smoke Madrid. Arsenal tough still got Bayern and some heavy weights in the Premier League: Villa, Chelsea, Spurs, United. My money would be on City doing The Trebble again, if I was into betting.

[@ChaoMagical]

This guy...

[@spresso007]

​@@ChaoMagicalwhat's wrong honey

[@dexterkeano]

Spot on, Arsenal nailed the defensive agenda. Really enjoyed the analysis 👍

[@TDOTSE1]

God i loved this tactical masterclass match and love your analysis

[@g9ldy]

Another great breakdown video!

[@EstifanosYitayew]

Bro would you make a newcastle 4 Westham 3 tactical video and also about ruben amorim

[@samconstantinou2335]

I’d love to see this and I’m an Arsenal fan 😂

[@dannybfmv]

Absolutely love this, great work

[@naomibosibori3138]

Excellent analysis.Good to see my manager adapting.

[@bna919]

If we beat City then it doesn't count because they had injuries. We draw against City they say we are cowards. If we lost against City Arsenal are a banter club.

[@itsbithorse]

Brilliant analysis again 👏🏻

[@akashgooner4892]

I took two things out of this..that arteta’s best move was doing nothing to pep’s best move😂.grealish and doku were pep’s aces up his sleeve while we had our Japanese ninja❤…some people called this boring but I absolutely loved it..I prefer a tactical chess match over total chaos of high scoring games any day🔥💪🏼..love ur content and u man..keep it coming..can’t believe I m getting this for free and that too in the loo🤫😂

[@Malachi2204]

Oh you got my favorite boot. Total 90, was always my favorite back in the days.

[@johnmcwilliams5830]

Raya tried so hard to put the long ball, wide right for Saka to get in behind Gvardiol, it nearly worked!

[@MRHashesha]

Adam has the unique ability to make even the dullest game of the season seem exciting 😂😂😂😂😂

[@UlriQ]

By far best analysis of the game

[@niijosiah]

for those complaining about arsenals low block, lets not be hypocrites and remember that city is a very very good team, almost each player in city is very dangerous, pride didnt get into artetas head and he came out with his dignity. 4 points off city. Dont forget: trebble winners, a team that made madrid look useless. come on guys.

[@OnlyGaruda]

changing the press to focus on the pivots is exactly what Klopp done at Anfield this year to turn the game around. It seems to be the new way to get at them.

[@Gigity1107]

Great stuff, as usual.

[@VadimTarasich]

"they pulled you left, they pulled you right and then they pulled your pants down". Such a brilliant phrase

[@Calidore1]

I'm impressed. Top analysis.

[@niklasbirksted8175]

This was more interesting than the game.... But as mentioned before, would have loved the option of a watch-a-long, so we could hear the live analysis