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Hello and welcome to Handbrake Watch, a new series in which we assess and judge Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach. Arteta, whose Arsenal side visit Newcastle today, was heavily criticised for starting too cautiously against Manchester City last week. He rejected those criticisms, and the whole thing is grist to the news cycle.
Yesterday’s results have taken a bit of the spotlight off Arsenal – partly because other managers are back in the doghouse, mainly because Crystal Palace beat Liverpool. Arsenal, who start the day in seventh, will move to second, two points behind Liverpool, if they win today.
Continue reading…⚽️ Premier League updates from 4.30pm BST⚽️ Sign up for Football Daily | And email RobHello and welcome to Handbrake Watch, a new series in which we assess and judge Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach. Arteta, whose Arsenal side visit Newcastle today, was heavily criticised for starting too cautiously against Manchester City last week. He rejected those criticisms, and the whole thing is grist to the news cycle.Yesterday’s results have taken a bit of the spotlight off Arsenal – partly because other managers are back in the doghouse, mainly because Crystal Palace beat Liverpool. Arsenal, who start the day in seventh, will move to second, two points behind Liverpool, if they win today. Continue reading…