The WHY Behind Mikel Arteta’s New Tactics- It Actually IMPROVES Arsenal- Let Me Explain…

[@The-Saxon]

Having been a supporter since 1965, I am always amazed at the Arsenal fanbase and its constant desire to find the negatives, rather than the positives. Up front in this, is the desire to see Havertz fail simply for a "I told you so" mentality which is crazy when one considers that this desire is in no way conducive to seeing Arsenal succeed. Instead, it's a selfish mentality that will bring about another failure simply for personal gratification. It is high time our fanbase began to stand in unity and start supporting the club in a positive way. Only in this way, will we as a club, be successful.

[@emygeegab9175]

Are you well at all? What part of fans' comments contributes to a player's skills set. What hogwash? Fans comments are a function of the players performance and not the converse. The player performs b4 fans comment. Kai is bullshit and remains so over the last 5yrs. He's bonkers as a footballer. U'd say I told u so. He spent 3yrs at Chelsea, He's young, Chelsea is building a young team, yet he was sold. How do u explain that? Only one reason, He's garbage ditto Mason Mount and you've seen that in their new teams. No football person doubts that. Take it to the bank AFC will, same as with Pepe, write off this £65M in 2yrs time. Bullshit!!!

[@Sh0rtsYT]

I don’t see a single positive from this market. Would love you prove me wrong but all I see is a significantly smaller squad. When what needed was more depth. Let’s look at the incomings: Rice (great singing) Timber (out all season) Havertz (has been playing premier league football 3 years and never showed anything impressive. No one even knows what position he plays) We’ve got Timber & Partey injured We’ve sold Tierney and not replaced him so have 1 left back in the entire squad and Zinny is notoriously injury prone and can’t defend Sold Xhaka and not replaced him Sold holding (say what you like about him but we are still a man down) We have 2 strikers. One is injury prone (Jesus) And Eddie is notorious for missing chances Saka has played 86 consecutive games because he doesn’t have a number 2 and we’ve refused to sign back up. We’ve somehow spent 205m and have a significantly worse squad going into this season than we had last year

[@emygeegab9175]

@@Sh0rtsYT super analysis. Exactly my grouse with all these KZbin football tacticians spewing garbage here. Man City went for Rice to spur a bidding war knowing AFC were desperate for a midfield enforcer, so as to exhaust their pocket and did just that b4 backing off costing us £105 fir a £60-70M player. Meanwhile look at their recruitments; instant fit and immediate successes. How is that too tough for some commentators here? No other team has players they are confused about where to play them....none!!! Mtcheeew!!!!

[@fonyuytata]

​@@Sh0rtsYTwhat a load of nonsense. Timber got injured its no one's fault. We signed Rice a world class talent. Kieran was like 4th down the pecking order behind Timber, Ziny, Kiwior & Tomi. Hervetz is doing OK it's been only three games & ur just following crowd who for some weird reason wanna see him fail so badly.

[@Sh0rtsYT]

@@fonyuytata did I blame the injury’s on anyone? No- but injury’s happen every season. Injury’s cost us the title last year So obviously the goal in the market should have been to add strength in depth but we done the opposite. Kiwior has made 9 appearances for us. Let’s not pretend he’s better than Tierney Tomi is also injury prone. And neither of them have a natural position at LB. Havertz isn’t doing okay- if you watched games you’d know that. Most players would be given the benefit of the doubt and we’d expect them to get better But Havertz isn’t a young player just learning the ropes and he hasn’t just joined from overseas. He’s been less than average in the PL for 3 years now. He’s came in as our highest paid player and is coming under fair criticism. Nothing you said proved me wrong. We’re a weaker side this year than last.

[@abiodun-b9]

This is so refreshing. A far cry from all opinion, no nuance or understanding you generally find on KZbin. Harvey gives tactical nuance, attempts to understand what the coaches are doing, etc. Thank you

[@harveygration]

Far too kind. Thank you ❤️

[@kbanuso]

I enjoy listening to this guy. He is not an emotional wreck. Very talented

[@josephgeorge7755]

I've been waiting for this video since the Fulham game ended. I saw signs of the things you are saying in the video. I am a big fan of your work, hope your channel gets the success it deserves.

[@harveygration]

Thank you 🙏

[@jamesajayi9857]

The brother is a professor of football. I love his delivery

[@mkram2154]

Finally, an Arsenal channel with actual brains.

[@udeeko]

Thanks, Harvey! I truly enjoy your in-depth analysis. This fan does not go off the deep end over games. I am confident we will win at least one trophy this season. Keep up the great work!

[@harveygration]

Very kind of you, greatly appreciated ❤️

[@javierlandaverde4108]

Great video, I keep telling people. Arteta wants his squad to learn many different types of style and tactics by heart so they can switch vs easier opposition and harder oppositions. Vs easier, expect this possession style and this starting 11. Against tougher opponents. I expect Arteta to rotate the squad and play the football brand from last year. Last year, too many injuries and it was hard to continue that form with putting that much effort. Arsenal we’re gassed out on empty towards ladder end of the season.

[@nizaamodienkhan8890]

😮😊😅❤😊

[@emygeegab9175]

AFC gassed out...Cos the bench was garbage so why buy more garbage players than reinforce with quality? Who does that? That's why fans are restless, nothing else. Why don't you say same of Peps buys this window with his outgoings(Marez, Gundo, Palmer etc) we all knew were top notch. Silly argument. Man City were already a drilled machine, how? Somebody did the job and has again replaced what he lost seamlessly not ruining things with Havertz. No, hes garbage. We ought to have seen his exceptional skills at Chelsea b4 now. He doesn't have it and you can't give what u don't have. Simple

[@Never_Wr0ng]

We've controlled 200 mins of the 270 played. With Jesus & Zinchenko missing, I'm not worried at all. Havertz will be fine. Fabio & ESR coming of age on top of that ? If that happens we're winning it all !

[@harveygration]

We are certainly blessed with the amount of in-game plans we have, to cope with injuries. Just wanted this video to communicate the WHY behind the new set-up. It’s not meaningless, it is part of the project.

[@Never_Wr0ng]

@@harveygration Yep! More fans need to watch your stuff & not overreact about everything.

[@jacobalexander4167]

​​@@Never_Wr0ngfans don't want educative and informative videos, all they want is a medium to moan and complain

[@looniaz]

​@@jacobalexander4167they want us to score 3-4 goals every game. Which imo is a ridiculous expectations

[@emygeegab9175]

​@@looniazwhy? Are your mates not doing it? What world are u living in? Which of the top sides didn't smash through their opponents when they had the opportunity?

[@yonh5350]

top top tier bro, learning so much from this channel, thank you!

[@jamesajayi9857]

Thank you young Professor. Another great footy lesson perfectly delivered. Kudos😊

[@harveygration]

❤️❤️

[@tommymercer9174]

Harvey I love it. I can see it clear as day. We are playing teams who park the bus/ low block etc, so we control most possession and we sacrifice a defender for a midfielder.. I don’t get how some fans don’t see it..?

[@SlowDay1651]

They are well and truly ignorant to football. Probably never played. Definitely aren't students of the game like Harvey, and are happy to offer zero imagination on their thinking, which is so obvious when they criticize and panic at what Mikel is building. Lee Gunner is the best example of this. He cracks me up, but only at how ignorant he is. Hell, he wants Pepe back in the team. If that doesn't show how archaic and backward his thinking is, no disrespect to Pepe, but he has no hope in the squad that our manager is building. Clueless this fan base can be, drives me crazy because I truly see what's going right, and how amazing this club is and will be again soon

[@tommymercer9174]

@@SlowDay1651 your spot on. I love how we have grown not just as a team but loved how fans had been actually backing us last season! The reaction was embarrassing! Lee gunner having a pop at arteta, got right under my skin he knows nothing and wanted arteta out , so had jumped at this chance to have a pop at him, (not that it’s a chance imo)

[@looniaz]

​@@SlowDay1651most moaning fans just want to see our team to score 4-5 goals every game which imo is a ridiculous expectation

[@koloni2862]

First time listening to this guy..my world what an intelligent guy..Love this channel

[@fleetfooted-ta]

Some great points made here. Particularly the control that a technical expert like Zinchenko offers. Hard to replicate that

[@cellyszn20]

Brilliant video my guy. It was like an essay. You are right and thank you for being the voice of reason. Arteta is doing something that took Pep 3 seasons to get right and for some reason. Our fans think we should get it right now forgetting last season was the beginning of this revolution. Mikel got rid and brought in all personnel that wants to be here. Like Pep at City, he is creating a culture. I have always wanted Havertz at Arsenal always experimented with him and Wirtz on FM and games LOL but our fans need to chill.

[@emygeegab9175]

Stories stories.....Stories!!! Mtcheeew!!!

[@harveygration]

Like this :) thanks ever so much. Things are never linear, but we need to keep some perspective. Bring on tomorrow!

[@cellyszn20]

@harveygration absolutely and i can't wait. Keep the videos coming. They are very intelligent.

[@WillzeeWoo]

After watching some of the toxic Arsenal fans on TFT it's so nice to be able to come here and get some intelligent information and perspective. Top work mate. Also, I'd love to see you and Rory from "RoryTalksFootball" do a video together. What you reckon? 😬😅

[@jordandavis3867]

Srop watching them guys man. It's not good for your health.

[@WillzeeWoo]

@@jordandavis3867 lol. I know I shouldn't but I can't help it. Terry is too good. 😆

[@harveygration]

Thanks so much. Very kind of you. Not sure if he knows who I am!!

[@dariuspalmer2829]

​@@jordandavis3867If that is bothering your health then you shouldn't watch football

[@Andrew-nf2el]

Excellent analysis, looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@harveygration]

Great to hear and have you on board!

[@WillzeeWoo]

Fun fact. The average age of the team is younger than last year.

[@lesic6176]

😂 😭

[@khalebmwaduwi6010]

How so

[@emygeegab9175]

Idiocy

[@leweegiggles]

​@@khalebmwaduwi6010old players left. Young players came

[@leweegiggles]

​@@emygeegab9175how is that idiocy

[@finding_aether]

Intelligent analysis. Good job you explained many things better for me.

[@harveygration]

Thank you, very kind 😊

[@gokalpulku6555]

Incredible again, by far the most intelligent arsenal page on youtube i wish i could make every single arsenal fan watch this and be educated instead of spreading negativity without understanding anything about the game

[@harveygration]

Such a kind comment, totally undeserved, but thank you anyway. Really appreciate your support ❤️

[@Adi-zc2mv]

The one place on youtube where you can find a football analyst who is not insanely reactive, actually gives genuinely fantastic tactical breakdown, is well spoken, and is not pissing off, lol. Keep it up man :)

[@harveygration]

Thank you for taking the time to comment something so kind. Honestly I appreciate you so much. Thank you ❤️

[@Adi-zc2mv]

all love@@harveygration

[@mikeblake9761]

Great video again Harvey; these are going from strength to strength!

[@harveygration]

Thanks again Mike 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jlirving]

Great video! Really informative, I totally agree, experimentation is important and it's part of the next steps to take Arsenal to that next level. I may be missunderstanding but is the idea that your CBs push out wide and then make runs? Hypothetically if Partey rotates into the midfield from RB, White pushes out. Is it then expected that white moves up the pitch as a RB? Essentially leaving a single CB for coverage with a LB?

[@harveygration]

From whichever side we invert, it will be the opposite side actually that the outside centre back finds joy on the overlap or further forwards (White outside Saka when we invert the left-back for ex). Thanks so much, very kind of you ❤️

[@WeareKingdomminded]

My surprise is why was this experiment not carried out during pre season? Why are we practicing to shoot at the war front?

[@harveygration]

This has surprised me as well. But I guess nothing good is linear is it?

[@micah0190]

If the RB is inverting then the RCM has to overlap to compensate as White won’t be able to. Odegaard struggles with this so it doesn’t make sense playing him as a RCM in this system.

[@thearsenalmisfit2414]

The new formation is giving the club more possession, but it comes at a cost. With Partey there is no one to do the overlap with Saka, and because Partey is not so far up the pitch it is LeavingEatingand Odegaard with more defenders to take on because White isnthere to help out as he is now a CB. As for the back line, it is not as stable as last season when Saliba was playing. White is not the defender that Gabris and with White playing the right side it means Saliba is having to play the less comfortable left side and it shows. Also having White playing RCB is is slowing our ball progression from the back line down as White is hanging on to the ball far to long. It won't be long before our opponents start to put real preasure on him to make him cough the ball up in a very bad spot on the pitch. This formation has dispite more ball possession has made both the right side and back line less effective. Giving it more time will not make any difference Partey is not Ben White and can not do the things he does aswel , and White is not Gabriel or Saliba so he will never be able to do the things they do as well. For this to work Arteta will have to find a replacement for Partey and sit White out as Areta feels that White can not be an Inverted RB. If we don't beat United this weekend the title is already over, City look much better than the beginning of last season. It's time to go back to what we know and just figure out who the L8 is hoing to be, Rice or Havertz. If this is just experimentation then one has to wounder why it wasn't done in preseason to see how it works instead of trying it out when it matters and unnecessarily drop points to a much inferior club.

[@emygeegab9175]

Pls help me remind the airheads asking for time to ruin an already precarious season. Mtcheeew!!!

[@patrickdawson6281]

Can i say TDK, the cannon pod, cafe latte, Arseblog, Bhavss and yourself are refuges against the eternal irritating whining of the Arsenal fanbase, its honestly unbearable why are all our biggest representatives so goddamn whiny it feels that the only exception to that is Turkish who can at least keep his head.

[@Mandem909]

And James Mcnicholas!

[@patrickdawson6281]

@@Mandem909 in my brain he counts as arseblog but yes certainly

[@emygeegab9175]

Bullshit. No one is whiny. The complaints have all been about one player and one player only. Why is that too tough for your type to see through that and understand why it's unwise to wreck a working and tested system for garbage experiments. What were friendlies and pre-season for? Whether Havertz would succeed at AFC or not is not this presenters remit......really? What a convenient escape valve!!! Mtcheeew

[@baajo44]

Excellent content. I just came across your video today and it usually takes me a few videos before I subscribe to anyone but in your case all it took is this video. Keep up the good work.

[@harveygration]

Thanks for joining, and the very kind comment. Welcome! ❤️

[@gooner72]

Hey Harvey, I really enjoy your content mate, it's more of an analysis type video which interests me a lot to be honest. I think that you should get James from AFTV on your channel as he's a lot like you in my opinion. He's into stats and analysis as well so you would get on really well. I think you're doing a great job mate, keep up the fantastic work mate!!!!

[@MrCurlyMagic]

Excellent video again!!!! Appreciate it

[@harveygration]

Appreciate you 🫡

[@kirumba_]

Where were you man, I was refreshing every day so you could help me make sense of the draw on the weekend

[@harveygration]

Sorry! Hope this suffices! Thanks again

[@alialhussain7497]

Fantastic video again❤

[@harveygration]

Thank you so much. Very kind 🙏 ❤️

[@__frizz]

Refreshing video keep them coming so many emotional people talking nonsense out here

[@finding_aether]

Havertz will break his duck against Man Utd❤

[@The-Saxon]

By the way, Harvey, great video and technically superb explanation that will hopefully have an impact on the Lee Gunner type negative moron's who constantly attempt to scupper the club's attempts at succeeding against huge odds. No club deserves them, however, they continue to make their presence felt and attempt to bring everyone down with them, to their lowly levels.

[@harveygration]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate the support ❤️❤️

[@thundy8]

Harvey, do you believe Arsenal will be able to handle the 'new' city that features many many unpredictable dribblers and a 4-2-5 buildup meant to counter man-to-man pressing?

[@harveygration]

Although Timber is injured, him and Rice signal the powerful dribblers in central areas a la City, think using Ederson as a proper +1 is a bit far away atm but I really don’t know with Mikel!

[@adamumaikano7227]

Great video, subscribing immediately.

[@harveygration]

Thank you. Welcome to the fam ❤️

[@samk2723]

What do you think of Reuell Walters...is it too early for him to be brought in especially in cup games..? He can as good as Timber in long run.

[@harveygration]

From what I’ve seen looks like he is best as an outside centre back (White/Tomi) at the moment. Could get some minutes if we are ever short at the back later in the season. Very good player.

[@koredeoyelola4189]

I do enjoy watching your videos

[@harveygration]

❤️❤️

[@nack1378]

Hi Harvey, great video as a Data and Tactical football explorer I understood all your points perfectly.. .. If you want to include data insights for your tactical analysis let me know if we can work together ! I have experience in making data visualizations with event data and other statistical data.

[@ohpeep3723]

The only sane arsenal fan

[@harveygration]

There are lots around don’t worry!! 🙏 🫠

[@ABDUL_RAHMAN_OSMAN]

We needed someone to come straight in for Xhaka why bring someone who has not played in that position before.

[@kellyallen3644]

simple. bcos change is needed

[@Paweljarski]

Just discovered your channel - excellent video with really insightful, clear, well-evidenced content. Take my like and sub good Sir!

[@harveygration]

Very very kind of you. Welcome on board!! ❤️

[@MerrillDragonAge]

Does Smith Rowe have a place in the current system? I'd rather he left for a team where he would have a more important role in the squad than do whatever he's doing here.

[@harveygration]

Just as Vieira could be effective playing off the CF, ESR could as well. As I said, this set-up is for big space games, and having ESR running into a knock down is where he can be at his best. Shoots off either foot, dribbles well in tight spaces, great solution 👍

[@maximus6791]

The goat is back

[@harveygration]

Far too kind ❤️

[@Pizzarrow]

Your a smart guy and you transmit so much knowledge about the way we play but you need to ween yourself off of your notes. It feels like you’re just reading to your audience and it can make your voice sound a bit monotone. Have faith that you can learn your talking points and convey them naturally and fluidly, your videos will improve as a result. All the best

[@harveygration]

❤️

[@joytees]

Kai havertz the shadow striker 😂 don't wait to see him in the bench

[@MemeGang420]

Nope. Eyes don’t lie- we look bad. It’s silly.

[@asandamkhize6387]

This guy is basically Tifo for Arsenal fans 😅

[@natnaelarwaga6100]

Genuinely curious are you a coach or is this just a hobby?

[@jordandavis3867]

This new system Arteta seeks to implement, I feel like he is implementing it wrong. To effectively execute this system you need atleast one direct midfielders who can drive with the ball into space pacey attacking fullbacks to stretch the pitch and act as extra wingers or ball carries( inverting in midfield to progress the ball) . Arsenal don't have enough direct attacking midfields and we don't have any elite ball carrying fullbacks apart from Timber. No really attacking fullbacks to drive the ball forward from the flanks causes Martinelli and Saka to have to drop back to collect the ball and if the fullbacks do come forward they aren't direct enough so Martinelli and Saka end up having to come inside to open up space on the vacated wings or stay wide to draw players to open space inside ( which makes no sense as Havertz and Odegaard don't drive into space). The best position for Saka and Martinelli are in the half spaces in the final third in behind the defence. This is where they should be receiving the ball and attacking fullbacks act as extra wingers forcing them to push inside more and thus they can receive the ball in more favorable positions where they are through on goal. To facilitate attacking fullbacks Partey, Rice and the cbs form a box in the defensive midfield with the CBs to thwart counter attacks while the LCM and RCM press up higher . The formation below in attack( 2-2-4-2 or a 2-2-2-4/2-2-6). G.M Saka 🔴 🔴 Vieira /Trossard ESR/M.O 🔝. 🔴. 🔴 🔝 🔴. 🔴 (Insert LB). (Insert RB) Partey. Rice 🔴. 🔴 Gabriel Saliba 🔴. 🔴

[@harveygration]

When we are talking about instant progression though, bypassing the second phase…of course carrying is important (and that’s part of what Rice will provide). But in terms of instant progression from what I’ve seen it’s a ball played to a staggered front 3 (one duel winner, and two second ball winners on on one side, with a free man high and wide). I remember distinctly when Pep said this structure defeats any team, and De Zerbi has also said this 2 + 1 cluster, if used in tandem with a technical back line is the most effective way of breaking a side down now. Arteta hasn’t inverted BOTH full backs at the same time as of yet, but he has played a 2-3-5 where Timber and White stayed wide vs Barca. But like I said, this team, this set-up is for City, for the UCL, for when it gets tough. In my opinion anyway :)

[@jordandavis3867]

​​​@@harveygrationOkay bro. I see what you're saying. I was just critiquing this particular new system, which by the way I'm not a big fan. I've always believed the best way to win leagues or dominate teams is with control. Controlled posession and controlled attacks. Minimize the opponents ability to threaten you. How do City do it? By passing the ball about a thousand times. I'm not saying Arsenal have to do that but Harvey we give away the ball too many times. I also believe in controlled but efficient attacking executions rather than a number of chances being created with very few goals being scored. I believe too many attacking options confuses a team, instead just have 1 target man on the pitch at a time and structure your attacking patterns to facilitate that target man using passing combinations, line splitting passes and clever positional play. I'm fascinated with tactics and have come up with some of my own. I would have loved Arsenal to play a 4-2-1-2-1 system with fullbacks that can invert and also add width in advanced areas, a false 9, one attacking midfielder, one winger either Saka or Martinelli playing that Henry type role being out in wide positions and coming in to receive the ball in that half space in behind the defence like a striker, one box to box and 2 Holding DMs to control the midfield. Saka 🔴. Odegaard 🔴 Tross. White 🔴 🔴 🔴Zinny Rice Jorginho 🔴 🔴 Partey 🔴 Gabriel Saliba 🔴. 🔴 If you look at my setup Zinchenko the left back inverts into midfield. Trossard drifts onto the wing and Ben White positions himself on the flank in a more advanced position. Odegaard (The false 9) drops into midfield with Zinchenko, sucking in defenders, Saka who takes up a wide position can now drift in. What do you think? I've modelled it to be a hybrid of De Zerbi, Pep and Wenger's system. Numerical superiority and Positional play (City), mixed with a 2 man forward line where one acts as a false 9 dropping into midfield and the other comes in from the flank(Prime Wenger tactics i.e Bergkamp and Henry ) and the efficient exploitation of space (De Zerbi).

[@chazclifford327]

Yes, but our pressing and defensive side of the game is so underwhelming that I don't think we will be ready to win anything major.

[@harveygration]

Agree with the press. Underwhelming so far

[@DUBSDADEVILL]

Arsenal have not won 3 games.

[@yetundeadeyemi2436]

😲

[@HumbleAbhi99]

Underlying stats. He probably meant on xGs

[@DUBSDADEVILL]

@@HumbleAbhi99 the most important stat is that they scored 2 and we scored 2

[@Clueless1000]

​@@DUBSDADEVILL They scored 2 because of saka's mistakes. Overall we played way better

[@finding_aether]

Are you an asian parent by any chance?

[@am5790]

we need to stop riding last seasons wave......I have a lower expectation this season. top 5 will be an achievement and back to our underwhelming performances

[@moseschisira4419]

Amazing and informative article eye opener

[@richardbroad2848]

On Havertz, i want him to do well, i really do. However, using fancy german terms for what he is doing/meant to do isnt cutting it for me. Ive been watching football for more than 30 years and to me how ever you want to dress it up, he looks like a fish up a tree. Please though, do prove me wrong and try to do so on Sunday!

[@emygeegab9175]

Super comment. This presenter talks absolute garbage with respect to Havertz. Too much explaining on something we all could easily see. What hogwash. Garbage analysis. Ask Postacoglu why a garbage Spurs is now on fire? Mtcheeew

[@nimozuz2109]

If we kept Auba and Ozil we would have won the league, if teta did not send Saliba he would have gained premiere league experience earlier, teta got rid of Ozil allegedly because of the salary and brought us another (Willian, Giorginho) Chelsea leftover for the same salary

[@BigGfromgrouphome]

No way we can win the league with Ozil

[@nimozuz2109]

@@BigGfromgrouphome Ozil was a world class player, teta came for 10k a week less to Arsenal forcthe sake of champions league and he never played for Spain, he is a fraud

[@BigGfromgrouphome]

@@nimozuz2109 ozil had one great season and a half for us. You need leaders to win titles.

[@qwerty1994ize]

Stop the foolishness. You sound like a Lee disciple.

[@nimozuz2109]

@@BigGfromgrouphome you will win it with teta and saka

[@nathanhunte541]

Please never collaborate with these other fake KZbin Gooner’s PLEASE