The new Arsenal tactic: revealed against Palace in all its glory

by Tony Attwood This article continues from “Arsenal open the season with a remarkable new tactic” The argument put forward in the last piece is that we are now seeing the culmination of a tactical revolution at Arsenal that began when Arteta arrived, and which in essence centres on the reduction of tackling.  The point …

Arsenal open the season with a remarkable new and successful tactic

by Tony Attwood Why do Crystal Palace players get fouled so often? The game against Palace yesterday evening was a staggering success for Arsenal tactically.  It hasn’t been mentioned by the media, because, well, they don’t like to give plaudits to Arsenal, being far happier knocking Arsenal, although to be fair in May this year …