Tactical Analysis: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United | How Zinchenko & Rice beat United’s press (HD)

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[@stephenobasi5351]

Great analysis! I noticed a significant issue with Manchester United's build-up during critical moments of the game. The attacking trio of Rashford, Martial, and Antony seemed somewhat lackadaisical when it came to pressing Arsenal. In my opinion, introducing Hojlund into the lineup could be a game-changer. A 4-2-2-2 formation could be the answer, with Hojlund and Rashford playing as inside forwards from the wings, Bruno adopting a false 9 role, and Mount taking the number 10 position during attacks. This setup, with Casemiro and Amrabat holding deep, could potentially be very effective for this United team.

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It was night and day after Hojlund came on. His enthusiasm was infectious

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Py you might have this in the works but I’d love to see ‘How good was’ videos with past players similar to how you sometimes use them in your videos to compare (Pedri/Iniesta).

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[@Haseendard]

ahahaha there's no need for that nonewthing dig xD Start benching Havertz if you're not even going to consider him at CF. ESR should start instead, bring back that ESR&Saka duo that has proven itself time and time again. Shift Odegaard to the left where he can help Martinelli more and have a nice triangle with Zinny up high. Fabio is a top top backup to Odegaard and will shine plenty when Arsenal start to play 2/3 matches in a week. Much love to you, always great and sensible videos! hope you have your breakout soon

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That’s the plan

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this is awesome man! great to watch the games with our own perspectives and then have another analysis reaffirm or counter our own beliefs...

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‘How rice exposed ten hag’ - by having 11 mins of injury time

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It’s coming this week. Working on it at the moment.

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Very interesting personality but you can definitely recognize his tactical nous

[@realistian]

Utd's biggest issue this game was not being able to build beyond the first phase. Onana is great, but you need a ball playing controlling midfielder to receive the ball from the keeper, dropping between the centre backs. Casemiro is a ball winner, not a controller. Bruno Fernandes doesn't have the temperament (emotionally and tactically) to control the tempo of games either, the way in which Ødegaard does and to be honest, the ability. Bruno is best in transition, making killer passes. I can see why Ten Hag likes Mainoo. Amrabat will help give Utd better control, but more players like that are needed. Eriksen is okay, but legs are gone and he is terrible at winning duels. I think Arsenal were wary of Onana's line breaking passing ability esp. to find Rashford in the channels, meaning they sat in a mid block however if Utd had De Gea in goal, then Arsenal win this 3-0. Martial's body can no longer cope with top level football, so it was almost pointless having him up top. Hoijlund made a difference with decent hold up and link up play, so will be interesting to see how that plays out moving forward. So having Onana is a good start for Utd in terms of changing their style of play and being able to control games, but more players comfortable on the ball with athleticism are desperately needed.

[@alantheangler6768]

He didn’t expose Ten Hag though did he. If Garnacho’s shirt was 1 micrometer thinner then it’s not offside, two of Ten Hag’s substitutions combine for the winner and we’re all saying that was the perfect away performance and he’s a tactical genius. Arsenal got very very lucky at the end.

[@PythagorasinBoots]

He exposed Ten Hag decision to start Martial up front which enabled Arsenal to build up with ease and his poor choice of CB substitutions. Agreed with everything else you said - Ten Hag generally did well to stifle this Arsenal side and was close to securing the win.

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Very balanced analysis considering you're a United fan. Fair play! Great video as always

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[@chudziak666]

I like and appreciate your work, but man, this argument about Onana's weak wrists in this particular situation is so far-fetched - it was an instinctive attempt to save the ball that changed the direction massively like 0.5 sec before intervention. In my opinion, he just did not reach it properly on time (and honestly did not stand much chance of reaching it) - therefore comment of poor goalkeeping... Disagree with it It's like blaming Ramsdale for poor positioning against Fulham - where was he supposed to stand? Or to blame Onana for being lobbed against Lens

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Yea this looks pretty spot-on to what I saw.

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[@bryanross421]

Totally get the frustration with Havertz but he's been specifically brought in to address the challenges that Arsenal had last season in breaking down low blocks which Arteta has identified as an area of opportunity (at least 70-80% of teams deployed low blocks against Arsenal). This means he's having to alter the set up a bit and that will take time to function smoothly. Also criticizing Havertz for build up play is like criticizing Saliba for lack of assists (not PIB specifically but other fans in general who are engaging in this criticism). If he would be criticized for his lack of incisive movement or for not finishing off chances then it is definitely valid criticism His role is to create space up front and act more like a shadow striker. But for this to work his teammates need to understand his movement which will take time plus playing for Chelsea and Arsenal is very different and it will take Havertz some time to get used to intensity of Arsenal's play. Havertz is young and Arteta will and should give him time, having said that he also has to take accountability for any negative impact this integration of Havertz will bring. But that is what good Managers do, they look for areas of opportunity and take risks to constantly improve and don't get bogged down my the noise around.

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Let it go. You wouldnt defend Havertz this much if he was still wearing blue

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@@AndrewChin-ck9uk What do you think now bud?

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Recently you guys have become my most favorite football channels and i meant it down to every single grass there is on football fields (or any kinds of field ;) ) in the world. Since you are making this a series i suggest taking a look at Brighton vs Newcastle game. RDZ's 4+2 box build up has been famous recently aye? I noticed that he's using a 4-3-3 kind of shape sometimes during this match, perhaps for mixing up since having only 1 style of build up is obviously not good and they lost some games too. I just find that fascinating and you should give it a go.

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NoNewThing lol. Havertz was a penalty. He really doesn't take a dive or fall over & both defenders get into Havertz leg space while he is driving.

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If Havertz was a penalty then so was Hojlund’s

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@@pysky4u Nope. Rashford got a penalty 2 weeks ago for the same contact as Havertz.

[@allenlopez9731]

Excellent analysis. As an Arsenal fan, the scoreline flattered us, to be sure. We lacked clinical finishing (culprits: Saka & Harvetz) and, but for Gabriel’s masterful (but somewhat fortunate, minuscule) “offside trap”, we could well have lost.

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nonewthing is completely deluded. he just sprays out as many points as possible to cover all bases and then selectively retweets whatever he ends up getting right to make it seem like hes an intelligent analyst

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[@RodrigoRocha1980]

### Resumo Neste vídeo de análise tática do jogo Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United, vários pontos-chave são destacados. Primeiramente, observa-se a dificuldade de Ben White em lidar com a velocidade e habilidades de Rashford, enquanto Martinelli causou problemas para Wan-Bissaka ao explorar a linha. Saka e Anthony também tiveram dificuldades como alas invertidos. Kai Havertz teve um desempenho decepcionante, especialmente em suas finalizações. A mudança tática de posicionar Rice na defesa central do meio-campo foi eficaz, com Zinchenko ajudando na construção de jogo. O vídeo também aborda a atuação de Bruno Fernandes e a falta de eficácia defensiva do United em bolas paradas. O desempenho de Onana e a falta de fluidez no jogo de construção do United são mencionados. As atuações individuais dos jogadores são avaliadas, com destaque para Martinelli e Rashford. O resultado do jogo levanta questões sobre o potencial do Arsenal na temporada e o impacto dos novos reforços do United. ### Destaques - [⚽] Ben White teve dificuldades contra Rashford, enquanto Martinelli explorou Wan-Bissaka. - [🔴] Saka e Anthony tiveram problemas como alas invertidos. - [🤔] Kai Havertz teve um desempenho decepcionante. - [🔄] Mudança tática com Rice na defesa central do meio-campo. - [🧩] Zinchenko contribuiu na construção de jogo. - [🔝] Destaque para Bruno Fernandes. - [🚧] Defesa do United com dificuldades em bolas paradas. - [🧤] Desempenho de Onana e problemas na construção do United. - [📊] Avaliação das atuações individuais dos jogadores. - [🔥] Resultado levanta questões sobre o potencial do Arsenal e dos novos reforços do United.

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[@paulie4450]

As an Arsenal fan I dont think there's any juju as such with Rashford, he's just genuinely a fantastic counterattacking LW. Its only when he's played as a CF to link up play, win aerial balls, or even just a game where United dominate possession, thats when he tends to not be as worldie.

[@PythagorasinBoots]

Personally I think Ben Whites defensive skills get overrated

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can you make this a series throughout the season?

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Yes that’s the intention

[@jeffj3976]

I disagree that Wan struggled against Martinelli. I mean by no means did he have it easy but Mart did not have it easy either. A 50/50 match up if you ask me but overall good video.

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Quality analysis❤❤

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Love these videos, hoping some of Liverpool analysis

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Sure Liverpool will get covered soon enough.

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Antony had support with AWB but woeful decision making as usual

[@MrHotSpice100]

Playing poor and winning is something Arsenal hasn’t been able to do in ages .. we will eventually start playing better when Teta gets it together

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Agreed. It can only get better and you’re still picking up points.

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More please.

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What game shall we do next?

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@@PythagorasinBootscould you possibly go through Chelseas games so far? Do you think we'd be soaring with a proper ten? Seemed to fall apart once Nkunku/Chukwuemeka got injured.

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All the matches in group F 🙏🏾@@PythagorasinBoots

[@raymanLENG]

I love ur analysis but Arsenal didn't play poor, these whole set up from them is actually to increase control in their game, which we rarely see last season. the reason why none of Arsenal players actually trying to press Onana when he got the ball is because that's the point! when u commit bodies to press Onana, means they have to leave their mark on the players whose gonna pick up the ball (casemiro and eriksen). that's the point of these whole set up.

[@PythagorasinBoots]

Don’t disagree with any of that but neither did we say that Arsenal played poorly due to a poor pressing strategy? Do not recall making such a statement. If there was any weaknesses it was that their right flank was not operating properly. White defended poorly and Saka was muted by Dalot. Then you have Havertz with another meh performance outside of the penalty shout.

[@raymanLENG]

@@PythagorasinBoots yes, I agree, Havertz needs to build his confidence to actually giving impact to the game. lcm is clearly not his forte, I'd rather see him from rcm or cf with a bit of freedom, because at rcm he'll get the angle to actually make things happen. wonder why Arteta tried everyone at lcm but never Odegaard. swap them the Havertz will come good. and yes Saka has an off day, but an off day Saka still delivered a 7/10 rating told us just how good this kid is.

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That’s the plan.

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You should do a How good is Bukayo Saka video

[@themikelee]

I really appreciate your analysis. But it's very hard to read your written words while we are simultaneously trying to listen to your spoken words. Please find a way to incorporate spoken and written analysis better, because you are good at both but we can't digest both at the same time.

[@hlumelolamfiti1942]

For me rice still looks a bit hesitant to receive and play forward when facing his own goal but other than that top performance

[@dikeatukunda1612]

Naah Naah, Anthony can’t get a 6 and Saka a 5! One actually provided an assist that changed the narrative of the game despite not having much during the game, what did Anthony do to warrant him a higher rating than Saka?????

[@FrontThreeYarns]

good vid

[@ketoetefa3318]

Martinelli only cut twice and they were ineffective crosses. AWB did very well against Martinelli, Arsenal did almost nothing with balls from.him except some ineffective corners. Disagree with the off side because of wrong angle and line drawing. Odegard was free because of Eriksen lack of defensive mentality.

[@AL98O8kJH]

lol the goal of a right back is to stop winger’s cross. martinelli did that many times, irregardless of whether they resulted in anything or not, the fact is martineli cooked awb

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​@@AL98O8kJHtell him loud please 😂

[@612ent7]

From an Arsenal fan white has a phobia of pacey tricky wingers not just Rashford

[@salohcin0849]

kinda disagree with the martinelli point. AWB had i think 0 dribbled past, so imo AWB won the battle against martinelli by a few points

[@salohcin0849]

but yes, martinelli crosses were quite good

[@intellectual_honesty5961]

If you jockey a man half the pitch and just let him get in cross after cross, it's not really a battle "won". He also allowed him to pass inside easily and combine.

[@salohcin0849]

@@intellectual_honesty5961 true, but it is fair to say that AWB kept martinelli on lock based on 1v1s

[@intellectual_honesty5961]

@@salohcin0849 David Beckham hardly ever beat a FB 1v1, but he won many duels because he didn't have to dribble past them. If a FB allowed him to get a cross in, they were invariably punished. AWB gave Martinelli enough space to get crosses in and make runs off the ball (he had a big hand in the equaliser). You can't say was "on lock", when he had quite a good game.

[@salohcin0849]

@@intellectual_honesty5961 fairs 👍 my mistake then

[@aduad]

7 for Rashford and 6 for Antony but 4 for Casemiro?....wow just wow!

[@thm8792]

I like your channel how do you analyse games like this and players?

[@cloddy_oys]

Nah your analysis on Man Utd’s build up is false. Man Utd tried to lure Arsenal into a trigger press which would leave spaces in the Midfield, just like what Brighton would do to other teams. You should make more reseacrh on analysis then bring out some analysis that don’t make sense. I’ve got the feeling that you support Arsenal in a way.

[@PythagorasinBoots]

Bottom line is they executed it badly.

[@nxthnz]

We need havertz analysis what does he actually do

[@Kobble8]

Biggest mystery so far

[@thatracingguy5694]

Aerial duels and creating space…. that’s about it

[@Ballondorwinner]

havertz is just a bit good + reliable at most forward aspects, system player

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​@@Ballondorwinnercan't score goals

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You should do a profile for Xavi Simmons

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[@smit6680]

Arteta should at least get a 7 for his substitutions.

[@FFXJO]

Casemiro didn’t even mark odegaard he was on havertz all game. That was Ericsson marking him

[@PythagorasinBoots]

Correct but again this was a mismatch. Why is your best CDM not marking their main cam? Or at least in game adjusting to help Eriksen if it’s clear he’s getting way too much space and proving a big threat.