Why Arteta is making Arsenal bigger

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Arsenal are getting bigger. They’re recruiting bigger and preferring taller, more athletic players. Declan Rice and Kai Havertz are both over six foot tall, and Arteta prefers to play centre-back Benjamin White at right back.
So why is Mikel Arteta doing this?
Jon Mackenzie explains.
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[@paulie4450]

Havertz was pressing in a way I havent seen from Jesus or Nketiah. Not aggressive but intelligent, constantly checking his surroundings and shifting himself every few seconds. Going to be very intriguing how Arteta uses this squad.

[@theoggunner]

Yes, that’s encouraging but we saw plenty of that from Jesus last season, was literally all over the pitch

[@isaiah1849]

That is his best trait dont ask him to finish with his feet tho

[@ondank]

In 2020-2021, despite the fact that Havertz and Werner didn't score alot of goals, they were SO good at harassing the opponents, forcing mistakes, preventing attacks from even getting going. Chelsea were actually worse the next season when Werner was less consistently in the team and Havertz was worse because he didn't have as much support. I think he will shine for a strong Arsenal unit, especially if they get him back into midfield

[@SirEEf13]

As a Chelsea fan just let me tell you that Havertz' movement on the pitch was NEVER the problem. If you are unlucky with how Arteta sets it all up it'll be more of the same: Havertz has a good run of games between January and March and scores about 7 goals all season. If you are lucky, however, you are in for a treat.

[@ZPSBestProfileName]

That is not how I saw it, but I'll try to take this into account next time I watch him

[@agostonpad4183]

When saliba got injured, i have seen arsenal fans saying that their season was over, and they were right. Saliba was so crucial to arsenal because he was the last player in the defense, he was the sweeper who must have the positional awereness to be able to make the last second tackles that holding cant do and magalhes wasnt the best at

[@flyingaviator8158]

Sound's to me like his importance is simular to Araujos at Barcelona. Did Saliba development improve that rapid? 🤔

[@agostonpad4183]

@@flyingaviator8158 exactly and they play the same position too (not against madrid when araujo plays lb), they both play rcb then invert to the central cb position. Also both players have a cb as fullback on their side (as rb)

[@flyingaviator8158]

@@agostonpad4183 I always find the similarities between Xavi and Arteta interesting. Obviously Arsenal has more money, but in terms of tactics they are very similar.

[@lotusboat5882]

@@flyingaviator8158the loans in France definitely helped his development a lot some times young,players just need Time

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

And Saliba on the aerial part was their key man,when he was out Arsenal were suspect to set pieces

[@lukebentley3770]

Excellent video. If I remember the elite Arsenal Invincibles, that was an incredibly physically imposing team, with the likes of Vieira, Henry, Bergkamp, Campbell, Gilberto all big players. Arsenal were intimidating in the tunnel partly because of the reputation of the team, but also because of the size of many of the players. I'm happy to see a taste of this again after the recruitment this summer. In certain positions on the pitch, particularly in the premier league, being physically intimidating is important.

[@BGeezy4sheezy]

Yeah Arsenal went into decline when Arsenal Wenger ceased to care about the physicality and mentality of the players, only their technical attributes. The invincibles had everything; physical, mental, and technical.

[@Waswanzer]

Invincible team were giants. Each one of them was physical first and all.

[@SK-kh2rs]

​@@BGeezy4sheezynot really. Wenger technical team would have won a league if they had a competent CB and GK. Technical team also had to compete with Chelsea as well as united

[@renzokuken1990]

Pep didn't start with all centre back line up. It was Mikel who did it first last season before Pep adopted it. Give where credit's due

[@judgejudyandexecutioner.5223]

He has used center backs at fullback positions often far before that though. Pavard is a good example.

[@joyboy79512]

Even if you say this, it is clear Arteta is copying Pep by introducing greater physical and bringing taller and bigger players into the starting 11

[@2rude307]

​@@judgejudyandexecutioner.5223Has Pavard ever played under Pep?

[@dedede_me_daddy8134]

@@2rude307Bayern

[@renzokuken1990]

@@joyboy79512 Concept of greater physical players has always been ever present in football. It's trend that ebbs and flows. Arteta when he came in started imposing physicality and duel winning as key components You simply can't say Arteta copies Pep. Football evolves. Pep learned from Cruyff, and he from Rinus Michel. Do you say they copy each other? Of course not But Pep is a generational coach and his influence in the game cannot be diminished. That's true

[@DawnofIsai]

just a correction Arteta "started" the trend of playing 4 CBs at the back vs Liverpool and iirc Pep even said the 4 cb thing is something he learned this season.

[@st_ates_2563]

did Arteta actually play 4 centrebacks for tactical reasons or he had no fullbacks at the time?? just curious

[@DawnofIsai]

@@st_ates_2563 it was when Zinny was injured iirc(also why we didn't play as hard into inverting our LB). That's why pep said he learned something new bc Mikel was forced to play that style and he saw how it worked vs Liverpool and Klopp (his fiercest comp for years). Mikel had to do it partly because of injury but also because he knew Liverpool's wingers are the main problem point so we had to play much more defensively sound and had our full backs(white, who is traditionally a CB, and tomo, who can play cb) play much more defensively against guys like Salah. And were running haggard to get back and mark properly. Pep 100% took it and perfected it because he honestly a genius himself and is able to drill amazingly, but also because he has more talent(it's why he brought it Gvardiol). He found out that the only way to neutralize Salah, Saka, martinelli, and the like is to play someone much more defensively sound. So City had the perfect players for that already. Arsenal meanwhile brought in Timber to do that and also play more progressive. It's a tough role because you have to cover so much space and why Pep, and now Mikel, are prioritize depth in their back 4. They need players that can slot in at least 2 position in the back 4 to be able to constantly rotate and keep legs fresh for when they have to run around defending against the best wingers.

[@edwuncleriii2742]

⁠@@st_ates_2563no, he had Tierney on the bench who’s a natural left back. He played with 4 CBs for tactical reasons

[@4thGenna.]

​@@DawnofIsai it goes beyond that Liverpool game though. Arteta played Xhaka at left back and Calum Chambers at RB for some games in the 20/21 season in Europe

[@theoggunner]

Squad depth is key for CL football, and Havertz and Timber bring that experience. Will be interesting to see how Raya and Ramsdale compete. I think before the business end Arteta might be forced to turn to one keeper only, rotating both throughout the season may not be good for coordination with the defence

[@CatFuntCanton]

6 games in the CL before back to the Europa League will make little difference to Artetas signings

[@CB-ns6sy]

Arsenal bottled the league after leading for 247 days.

[@Wormholt]

@@CB-ns6sywe also lost Saliba for the last 9 games of the season but let’s ignore that…imagine Liverpool losing Van Djik for the last 9 games of a title charge and playing Joe Gomez.

[@theoggunner]

joe Gomez is still so much better than rob holding, these deluded trolls won’t even recognise we were playing with 10 men Also, holding needs to be out of the door by now

[@deslynham3170]

@@CB-ns6sy That's about 93% of the season, are you sure??

[@lordfarquaad6339]

I hope trossard doesn’t fall out of favor. He brings a great change of pace and creativity in the attack but his defensive capabilities are lacking

[@wwanimator]

Shows the majority of fans knowledge when they say he should play as 8 lol, he is perfect as he is used now as an attacking sub, he can change the attack when we need a goal but we can’t expect him to press and battle l like xhaka or rice

[@j0fiz986]

For certain games you can accept his defensive failings. He’s so damn creative. He can really do everything in an attacking phase as a forward

[@afctaylor12]

I think he'll start tomorrow. Games where press is not required he'll probably make the start

[@desmondbucknor2117]

Agree.

[@desmondbucknor2117]

​@@j0fiz986agree.

[@ondank]

Hes been inspired by David Moyes. BIG PHYSICAL LADS!

[@NaqeebAl]

Arteta was the first implement 4 centre backs last season, not Pep.

[@CatFuntCanton]

What did he win with Rob Holding, the player who he gave an extended contract to ? I'll give you a clue, 2 words; F - - K A - L

[@lkb1199]

@@CatFuntCanton He won an FA Cup... No way your trolling over a 5th choice centre back hahhahaha

[@thecluelesstraverlers]

​@CatFuntCanton you sound thick bro

[@Monolithinteal]

And yet came 2nd and bottled it. Irrelevant stat

[@CatFuntCanton]

​@@lkb1199Plastic wannabe clowns still hanging on to that small domestic cup the bottlers won 3 years ago because for the last 2 decades that's the best they can do 8th, 8th, 5th and bottled it Banter FC

[@DaddyDon27]

Find the Havertz-Jesus analysis a bit reductive: Gabriel Jesus is one of the most physically imposing strikers despite his size, he wins headers like it's nothing and harries and harrasses centre backs like nobody else

[@dycolonythegem]

Very true

[@anejaG55]

Doesn’t score goals though

[@MK12275]

Don't overrate Gabriel he didn't score many goals as a nine there's a reason why City sold him

[@MickDarcy]

Edu needs to find the receipts for Havertz and Jesus to get a refund and use the £110m he wasted on the clowns to sign Harry Kane before a big UCL winning club do

[@Boyd2ubaikie]

Havertz is better at aerial duels tho.

[@denniswaweru9340]

I remember a friend of mine saying this exact thing as we were watching the Community Shield and he's not even a football fan. Arsenal look bigger physically than they did last season, even with players like Timber and just more patient on and off the ball.

[@peeper2070]

Haaland and De Bruyne single-handedly tearing us apart for 50 minutes in April is one reason that immediately comes to mind. The only time we were physically dominated last season.

[@CatFuntCanton]

[@littleboy1273]

Definitely not the only time. 2nd half at Anfield and the game against Forest instantly come to mind

[@MickDarcy]

@@littleboy1273 Dominated in only 3 games yet haven't won anything in 3 years loooooool Only at Arsenal..........

[@barcannon]

Arsenal will bamboozle teams in UCL this season. I won’t be surprised if they actually win it. Last season outside of PL they were not deploying a strong squad but this season it is going to be so much different. Arsenal ain’t banter no more. I hope they have a great season.

[@bihansiceklone]

Win the ucl? I mean, I get being optimistic about arsenal, but winning the ucl? Come on man lol. I'd say winning the league is far more realistic. Look at what happened to napoli last year, people were saying that they have a good chance of winning the ucl and that they were one of the favorites etc, in the end they got destroyed by ac milan in the quarter finals

[@TheDarkKnightRacist]

if i preview all the transfer so far, i have to say, Arsenal make the best signing, Rice, Timber, Havertz are all amazing transfer, as they not only signing what they missed last season but they signed a top class players. If they are healthy, they should won at least a trophy, specially since Man City just lost Gundongan and Mahrez two of very important players last season.

[@BumFluffer1999]

That’s not how it works unfortunately

[@CB-ns6sy]

Arsenal bottled the league after leading for 247 days.

[@shittusherif5308]

​@@CB-ns6sygrow up. U're everywhere in the comment section mourning about bottling the league.

[@aliallan492]

​@@shittusherif5308😂he is a hater trying to throw jabs everywhere to hurt us but we aren't chickening out😅😅😅

[@ohgin12345]

If you give me 200 million. I can do that too.

[@Robkyle277]

arteta i can see is trying to make us better defensively and more tactically astute. He knows that defensively is what let us down towards the end. Liverpool were like us playing great football but only won the pl when they defended better and were grinding out results

[@winter_silhouette]

Tactically cute?

[@tf-ok]

I, too, have made myself bigger this summer, mainly from a routine of sumptuous buffets and daily suppers.

[@bosstrading928]

Good man 😂

[@kunimitsune177]

Everyone who isn't malnourished eats supper daily.

[@tf-ok]

@@kunimitsune177 yeah but are they sumptuous?

[@gentnextdoor]

Arteta will be one of the coaches if his generation. Super super smart

[@ohgin12345]

Yeah. The manager that loaned saliba out and was prepared to sell him

[@Qlicky]

@@ohgin12345And how exactly would you know if he was or wasn't prepared to sell him? Your mate told you? I get that some of you are trying to be funny, but just think for a bit sometimes.

[@ivanobella4216]

the tactical details and analysis is just wow....great work

[@danielayomide2233]

Good stuff bro I really enjoyed the video❤

[@gensautoshinedetailingserv8108]

Ben whites only been playing RB for Arsenal for one season not a few

[@Pikachu0071000CS]

He did play RB for us once the season before when Tomi was out, but we decided to go with Cedric instead

[@CatFuntCanton]

Ben whites still receiving therapy after Mitoma ripped the clown to shreds for 90 mins and sent him back to Noddyland

[@omololaturner9298]

He played RB in a few games the season before. Like Vs. Norwich around Christmas.

[@CatFuntCanton]

@@omololaturner9298 I remember that Norwich game well as the Real Madrid reject Missing 'Won Nothing' Odegaard decided to turn up for a change and won MOTM award before disappearing again for 3 months

[@silkuk8417]

Banging analysis 👌🏻

[@sofoclesconfucius8277]

Very insightful thanks

[@okunaderichard4944]

Nice analysis, great work Jon. Could you do analysis on which Center back between Todibo, Topsoba and Parvard suits Manchester United to replace Maguire.

[@brodaciousmax8025]

As usual great video.

[@captainjacksparrow713]

we have more options now. we can play in many different styles and that would come in handy.

[@earlencollings2422]

Rice is really gonna transform us out of possession man. He's so gifted athletically.

[@kunimitsune177]

Err, no he isn't. He's moderately athletic.

[@zebra7578]

@kunimitsune177 you haven't been paying attention

[@abdydz9565]

​@@kunimitsune177what now?

[@alhollywood6486]

Big strong lads

[@abelreyes9150]

Context is very important given the title

[@Ant_TitanUp]

What an eye opening video!

[@VikingerOnYT]

Loved this video.

[@taongaluo9937]

Maybe you should have just done a 30 min long review of the game😅. I would love such a video.

[@ceciljose4492]

@TifoIRL team, in the 8 results displayed, the last result had Man City in green but their score read 1 while Arsenal was in red but their score read 4, just pointing sth I noticed!

[@amuunmuztafe626]

Thanks❤❤❤

[@originalrbp2869]

"Haul-land" and "Errdegor" 😂

[@omariblake21]

That's the correct way of pronouncing their names actually!! It's Hor-land (Haaland) and Er-de-Gord

[@SJPYT]

You need a wing back in the wing back position. Mitoma ran circles around Ben White when Arsenal lost to Brighton last season.

[@joyboy79512]

Arsenal forcing City to build up on the right due to a slight weaknesses on that side shows the need for Gvardiol. This will open more options for City and create balance. City can now build up from the left or right.

[@looniaz]

People who thinks that Arsenal will regress after what they achieved last season are simply armchair managers

[@CatFuntCanton]

I'll bet you 20 grand that Arsenal don't progress and actually win the title instead of bottling it and unlike yourself i'm a real fan who actually goes to games

[@uselessdegenerate7565]

@@CatFuntCanton imagine dedicating so much time just to hate. Did an arsenal player sleep with your mom or smth?

[@zaakirkarodiya7712]

@@uselessdegenerate7565lol exactly 😂 I’ll never ever get just how some people can find time and energy just to freaking hate something or someone who’ll never know they exist

[@jarretc110]

everyone that watches this channel is an armchair manager.

[@looniaz]

@@jarretc110 fairs 👍🏼

[@mujeebahmed7940]

We've built a winning squad, still reckon we could do with a top class striker and someone to deputise for saka!

[@jackytheboy]

That’s where they bring in David Raya. Those long balls are essential and ramsdale can learn from that too

[@raisko]

Sadly, not many arsenal fans are smart enough to recognise what arteta was doing with havertz up front instead of trossard. So many of these fans were questioning arteta's decisions and trolling anyone who was talking about havertz's height advantage during the match. If only people were more intelligent...

[@carenadhiambo]

thanks

[@fjls69]

Great pronunciation of Haaland and Ødegaard. Sincerely, a Norwegian

[@zablonblasio4322]

Now I see why they are signing David Raya, the goalkeeper is good at spraying those long passes.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

New rules allowing more physical contact (which is fine but also clear fouls) means you need bigger more physical side.

[@antidumbcomments]

Wait a minute. Wasnt Arteta the first do play with 4 CBs at the back against Liverpool? Tomiyasu played on the left and White on the right

[@kb101ist]

Really good video, I've watched arteta's press conference where keeps referring to the physicality of kai havertz and I definitely understood it when I saw us against city

[@srykextraodinairecreation9962]

Arteta pressing to direct the next movement of the ball. Thats how you move the ball without having the ball. People complaining Haverts not pressing aggreesively, that to avoid over committing that lead to lost the shape of pressing structure as a team. The weakness is Rob Holding lol. Thats also a reason why Arteta signed Raya, long ball distribution ranked 1.

[@azeemkhadam]

wow what a analysis.

[@theobvu]

Arsenal were playing 4 CB's before Pep did it last season

[@MickDarcy]

Really? What did they win?

[@theobvu]

@@MickDarcy its a young team lil bro. trophies will come soon

[@CatFuntCanton]

@@theobvu Who told you that boy, one of the operators on the Ninja GUIDED MISSILE ROCKET RIDE or Donita Nose?

[@theobvu]

@@CatFuntCanton its facts dummy

[@CatFuntCanton]

@@theobvu Really? What did they win?

[@GrahamPlays]

Im sorry Kai Havertz is not a imposing striker at all, bizzare statement

[@edwardkelly3280]

Good that Arsenal realize that they need more physical players. It’s key against teams like West Ham,Everton,Nottingham Forest,Luton Town and Sheffield United

[@psyence_fiction]

Results screen @1:43 is wrong. City beat Arsenal 4-1 in April 23.

[@georgeolid2646]

My guy with the Gibraltar top

[@RishitJha-pl2ix]

Man City: have defensive options of Rodri, Stones, Dias, Akanji, Ake, and Gvardiol who have all played at CB within the last year. Arsenal: I want that.

[@martini668]

I support Arsenal but Ake is very good.

[@Saeroye]

Copying is best form of flattery. Arsenal want to be the best team and learning the best, implementing what they do is best way to get there. This squad look very promising once it’s complete. Young hungry and tactically flexible which what most of Man City success is built on.

[@Qlicky]

Who the hell doesn't want good defenders that can all play and rotate?! The funds are the problem. Arsenal spending this much is the biggest story here. It seems that Arsenal owners finally identified a right coach and just gave him everything he needed. Arteta coached that City team. His vision is bound to be similar.

[@FelixNemo]

ERROR: table at 1:42 - last line - for Apr 2023 has Arsenal 4 beating City 1. We wish! Maybe a prediction and you meant 2024??? COYG

[@martinkerrmusic]

Since when is Kai havertz been physically imposing? Sure he's taller than some strikers but he's always been lightweight.

[@almightysosa3007]

I love it because when Arsenal landed timber I immediately checked his height to make sure he was above 6’. Having big defenders is important if you want to beat the Haalands of the world

[@MickDarcy]

So Arsenal haven't beaten Man City since 2015 or won nothing for 3 years because your defenders aren't tall enough?

[@stevenbudaya2140]

We are MASSIVE (literally)

[@CB-ns6sy]

Arsenal bottled the league after leading for 247 days.

[@stevenbudaya2140]

@@CB-ns6sy At least we were competing, where were your dross at?

[@ratanpostwalla]

Brilliantly done!! Enjoyed this thoroughly.

[@poopoppy]

Oh my god. I actually heard a British pronounce Martin Ødegaard properly. Well done!!

[@wancrit2317]

I for one I am all here for BIG PHYSICAL LADS arsenal edition.

[@shubchatt]

Our 2003-04 invincible team had really big lads. Maybe, that is the physical profile Arteta is looking for.

[@MickDarcy]

So the reason Arsenal haven't won a title in 19 years or a European trophy in 29 is because they never "had really big lads"? Ffs..

[@Yamcha291]

@@MickDarcycry manlet

[@MickDarcy]

@@Yamcha291 I cry everyday laughing at clueless clowns like yourself thanks

[@dylanverstraete5323]

@@MickDarcyno but it is an important factor in them being such disappointments since that season. Wenger ever since he won the invincible season became obsessed with these smaller playmakers which isn’t bad but it’s all he bought

[@stevennicholson2445]

The last time arsenal won the league they had the tallest team in the league..

[@dileum2015]

Your pronunciation of Ødegaard was perfect

[@michealdexter1188]

Raya's long accurate balls to Ivan Toney = Raya's long accurate balls to Havertz

[@barnaclefelching4079]

Ah yes, I've always admired the football of Martin O"vomit sound' absolute pleasure to watch

[@stanl112]

It's a very nice analysis on the arsenal side but surely I'm not the only one that's bothered about the way he says odegards name? 🤣

[@fromisgunner]

Rivals have them finishing 3rd or below 😂😂😂

[@tatawhillman3783]

Declan Rice understands the assignment

[@CatFuntCanton]

Win nothing at Arsenal just like every Arteta signing hasn't

[@daretowatch7214]

Increase in physicality help the team against man city

[@AH_44.]

I think you missed the point with this title...maybe I am with you in case of Havertz but I think its temporary.... I don't see any size or physical advantage of Rice over Xhaka (both 6'1'' and same strength) ... Timber is only 1'' taller than Zinchenko (and still undersized defender 5'10'') if he needs size, he has Tomiyasu of 6'2'' ... and Man City matchup didn't show any size advantage. do you think any of those will help against Brentford? it ain't about size.

[@Chigz10]

The title is simplifying it, it’s not just about height but overall physical profile. Rice is far more athletic than Xhaka, Timber is far more athletic and stronger than Zinchenko

[@atsurh]

It's not just height, The physical presence is there. Timber is a stronger profile and he bullies attackers with his strength, something that zinny can't do. Rice for xhaka is unique, rice has a way of interrupting passes before they are complete and he's faster to intercept compared to xhaka was. He's stronger and faster

[@tahsinnazrularonno2744]

Do a video on caicedo

[@ajitmeshram7025]

He is a one season wonder arsenal have done smart business with rice

[@CB-ns6sy]

Arsenal bottled the league after leading for 247 days. @@ajitmeshram7025

[@tahsinnazrularonno2744]

@@ajitmeshram7025 Who asked ?

[@johntan8343]

No wonder Havertz is pressing sideways like a crab

[@sv6230]

Great analysis

[@nathanmiller9747]

Think white makes saka better. Feel tomiyasu or timber against united nulifys sakas potential

[@garyleonardteacher5162]

Great Stuff

[@ecobayguesthouse5971]

Maybe taller would be a better description.

[@nejibyugga6307]

1:42 the last statistic is wrong

[@joshsalter8581]

You say at the start of the video Ben White has been playing at right back for Arsenal for "a few seasons". This just is not true, where have you got this from? I thought this was suppose to be a detail orientated channel?

[@ohgin12345]

And you think arsenal cares about facts?

[@jaredtheartist6806]

I love that breakdown. It is interesting how tactics are important in games. Can you'all a sensible transfers for Arsenal?

[@williemends9855]

Ramsdale is my number one. David is not use to keeping gaol week in and week out before 60,000 crowds.

[@CatFuntCanton]

Raya unlike Ramsdale plays for his country

[@casmirokorie4163]

imma need the beat at the beginning of this video. straight fire

[@PD-vm3nf]

Cant believe the comments. Rice is shorter than Xhaka. Timber 4cm taller than zinchenko but not left footed so probably only starting due to zinchenko injury. Havertz starting due to Jesus injury. I dont see this as a deliberate strategy

[@Theceo1759]

If arsenal can sign a striker like Vlahovic this team could be a real title contender

[@looniaz]

All Arsenal need is someone like Vinicius Jr. or prime Hazard on both flanks

[@CatFuntCanton]

So after spending 730m quid you think Arsenal still need a proper striker be a real title contender even though the club are paying Jesus and Nketiah 350k pw??? How much do you pay for your Arsenal season ticket to think like that? Can i guess?

[@insanemotivation8402]

@@looniaz they should sign Kvaratskhelia from Napoli

[@mi318s]

Did you know City pre-Haaland scored more goals in EPL than City with Haaland? Arsenal don't need to risk it, they don't have problem scoring a goal.

[@CatFuntCanton]

@@mi318s Of course and Arsenals problems are hanging onto 8 point leads with only 9 games remaining and being a big CL winning club that don't go 2 decades title less..

[@p4rzival127]

This is why man u will beat us they will play those insane counters of theirs

[@runswithcows]

I guess you could now say that Arteta is an elite coach. I was a bit surprised, what with it being his first job but yes, he has done rather well, elite it is then.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

No he is promising. Elite coaches aren't just bright and good coaches. They have the X factor that instils belief. End of last 2 seasons that was missing. Arteta looked list at times on touchline. Young so time. It's innate in some but if your smart enough you can learn it to an extent.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

Depending on draw we may only come up against one elite club lol. Lets hope it's plenty. There really only Real Barcelona and Byern that fit that bracket outside PL at the moment. All the others should not be above us in elite ness😮. PSG? Well they seem a mess.

[@jonathanrapley147]

As a Gibraltarian I absolutely love that kit 😍

[@messi9991]

Problem with Havertz is that he doesn't score enough. He does score important goals. But overall, not enough.

[@j0fiz986]

I thought this too but tbh, Jesus was our most important player at the start of last season and he wasn’t scoring and no arsenal fan really cared. It’s what he did off ball that lead to our form spike. I would have been fine if Jesus kept doing that and never scored a goal all year actually. Similarly, Havertz could end up being very valuable in his hold up play. Personally I think the perfect striker for arsenal right now is Giroud. Girouds strength is hold up play, making something out of arial crosses and offloading. When Giroud played for us we never played to these strengths but now our style needs it. Giroud is old now but Havertz can do all this.

[@Qlicky]

I dont think Arteta bought him to score goals at all. Arteta admires his all around play and adaptability.

[@CatFuntCanton]

@@j0fiz986 "Giroud is old now but Havertz can do all this"?? When was that plastic mug, on your Xbox?

[@kombayogaigbakima3942]

Arteta won't be pleased with this guy

[@therealkb8948]

Mikel Arteta be like, “don’t let him bully you son”

[@AndreasGilbert666]

4:03 ........ siddy

[@tempzsixone1091]

I feel like we defend in a moyes way, attack like a wenger side, and have the fluidity of City. Let him cook Coygs

[@ShahAfc]

Few seasons here = 1 or 2 seasons

[@bizarresportynerd6136]

O-de-gaard Not o-de-goorr And a mid press isn’t an indecision 😂 You force the opponents to play through your midfield. Usually works if you have great ball winners in the middle.

[@Monolithinteal]

Watfordgaard can't do anything

[@MickDarcy]

His full name is Real Madrid Reject Captain Clueless Missing 'Won Nothing' Odegaard

[@bizarresportynerd6136]

@@MickDarcy someone seems a little bitter

[@MickDarcy]

@@bizarresportynerd6136 A little bitter? I'm a 6ft 3in Man City fan so why tf should i be bitter plastic bottler?

[@bizarresportynerd6136]

@@MickDarcy lol wow he mentioned his height and the team hes been supporting for the past 5 years😂 You sure you’re not got any bitterness 🤣

[@MrJakewray]

Have they figured out what they're doing with Balogun

[@senianns9522]

Need to figure out about Eddie Nketiah! He should go before Balogun!

[@UncleSamad]

So you're telling me that football is going back to be big, strong, and long. The barca achi type is fading?

[@virupakshawalla5734]

I want to ask did he watch 442 vid before doing this 😮

[@saywhatithink5006]

Where’s all the Arteta out fools now 👏🏽

[@pitchsidepub]

It feels like Partey's days as a starter are numbered. Even if they want a double pivot, once Zinny is back I could see them using him inverted a la Stones at City last year and helping out in that second holding role.

[@MickDarcy]

....once Zinny is back I could see them using him inverted a la Stones at City" Total Fifa Beginner Mode, absolutely clueless!

[@pitchsidepub]

@@MickDarcy care to elaborate or just go with cheesy names and emojis?

[@mfundonkosi6927]

We're better. Just better. 🔴⚪️