Category: Mikel Arteta

Analysis

Martín Zubimendi Scout Report At Arsenal 2025/2026: Mikel Arteta’s Jorginho 2.0 – Player Analysis

After months of speculation, Arsenal looks on track to finally confirm the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi. The Gunners have…

June 24, 2025

Actual Assists

Premier League Review 2024/2025: Dominant Tactical Trends Unpacked – Data Analysis

In the modern Premier League, success is no longer defined solely by goals and points. Tactical intelligence, data-led planning, and structural clarity…

June 3, 2025

Analysis

Arsenal Scouting Report 2025/2026: 5 Strikers Who Fit Mikel Arteta Tactics – Recruitment Analysis

Many Arsenal fans will want to retain a sense of optimism as the 2024/25 Premier League season draws to a close. However,…

May 31, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Attacking Principles Of A 4-2-3-1 Formation – Tactical Theory

There is no single best formation in football. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, and coaches must be flexible enough to recognise…

May 29, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

Premier League Team Of The Season 2024/2025 – Data Analysis

It has been quite the season in the Premier League. At the summit, a fight to secure UEFA Champions League football in…

May 28, 2025

Achraf Hakimi

PSG vs Arsenal [2-1] Champions League Semi-Final Second Leg 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

After the game, though the scoreline was negative, Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal team were better in the second leg against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Arsenal were knocked out…

May 9, 2025

Achraf Hakimi

Arsenal Vs PSG [0-1] Champions League Semi-Final First Leg 2024/2025: How Mikel Arteta & Luis Enrique Fought For Control – Tactical Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain brought home a victory from their UEFA Champions League trip to North London. They beat Arsenal 1-0 in the first…

May 1, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Myles Lewis-Skelly At Arsenal Vs Lewis Hall At Newcastle United: Who Best Fits Thomas Tuchel Tactics For England? – Player Analysis

Since Ashley Cole’s international retirement, left-back has been a problem position for the England National Team. Luke Shaw has performed well when…

April 23, 2025

4-4-2 Formation

Arsenal Vs Real Madrid [2-1] – Mikel Arteta Tactics Out-Of-Possession – Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid faced a considerable challenge in overturning the three-goal deficit against one of Europe’s most disciplined defensive sides. To stage a…

April 18, 2025

Analysis

Meet Arsenal’s New Sporting Director Andrea Berta – Data Analysis

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April 11, 2025

Analysis

How Arsenal Neutralise Counterattack Threats During Corner Kicks – Set-Piece Analysis

There’s nothing new to report; Arsenal are the best team in set-pieces in the Premier League, scoring eight goals from set-pieces from 9.01…

March 1, 2025

Analysis

Emile Smith-Rowe Scout Report At Arsenal 2020/2021 – Why Mikel Arteta Must Now Trust Smith Rowe To Be Arsenal’s Creator

We have finally seen the Mesut Özil saga draw to a close at Arsenal, with the German playmaker making his way to…

February 8, 2025

2-2-4 Formation

Nicolas Pépé Scout Report At Arsenal 2019/2020: How Can Mikel Arteta Get The Best From Him Next Season?

  Arsenal tremendously broke their transfer record in the summer of 2019 by signing Ivory Coast international Nicolas Pépé for a mouth-watering…

February 8, 2025

Analysis

William Saliba Scout Report At OGC Nice 2020/2021 – Is Arsenal’s 20 Year Old ‘Leader’ Ready For Mikel Arteta’s Team?

Who Is William Saliba? William Saliba (192cm/6’4”, 85kg/187lbs) hasn’t had much of an opportunity to make an impact at Arsenal since moving…

February 7, 2025

Arsenal

Replacing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Using Data To Find 5 New Strikers For Arsenal

One of the most interesting storylines within football in recent weeks has been the narrative surrounding Arsenal and their former club captain…

February 5, 2025

3-4-3 Formation

Mikel Arteta’s Fluid 3-4-3 Formation At Arsenal – Tactical Theory

After a strong end to the previous campaign, which saw Arsenal lift the FA Cup – their first major trophy since 2017…

February 5, 2025

Arsenal

La Liga 2021/22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s blistering start to life at Barcelona

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has had a contrasting two halves of the season so far. After being phased out of the Arsenal team by…

February 5, 2025

Analysis

Riccardo Calafiori Scouting Report: Studying His Meteoric Rise With Arsenal And The Azzurri

Many discovered Riccardo Calafiori’s talent during UEFA Euro 2024. He shone with the Azzurri thanks to his excellent defensive and playmaking performances…

November 20, 2024

Amadou Onana

Why Arsenal’s Set-Pieces Stand Out: Tactics, Principles & Perspectives Of The Elite

Set pieces have become an integral part of football, leading coaches, analysts, and even fans to become deeply passionate about all aspects…

October 24, 2024

Analysis

Why Arsenal Thrive & Leeds United Struggle: How Set-Piece Tactics Win Games

Across England’s top two divisions, Arsenal and Leeds United could both claim to have suffered the most heartbreaking end to a largely…

September 23, 2024