How Arsenal just proved they are TITLE FAVOURITES | Man City 2-2 Arsenal Tactical Analysis
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- Today's video focuses on Sunday's massive top of the table clash, Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal, providing a tactical analysis into the game between Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola.
I delve into the tactics of the game, including Man City's fast start, how Arteta was forced to change Arsenal's approach. Next, we move onto the tactics of how Arsenal gained control before half-time.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring, but not before Riccardo Calafiori, on full debut, scored a worldie to get Arsenal back into the game. Gabriel Magalhaes scored a header from another Bukayo Saka corner to send the Gunners 1-2 up at half-time, but an untimely Leandro Trossard red card meant the 2nd half was a completely different game. It took until the 98th minute for Manchester City to get their equalizer through John Stones, but Arsenal showed why they may not just be contenders, but favourites for the title in the Premier League 2024/25.
Arsenal formed an on-ball template very similar to their 0-1 victory at Spurs, with Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz forming the top of the box midfield, with Declan Rice and Thomas Partey below them. Gabriel Martinelli was key throughout in providing an in-behind threat and challenge for Kyle Walker.
Rodri went off early injured, replaced by Matteo Kovacic, giving Manchester City a midfield of Bernardo Silva, and Ilkay Gundogan. Ahead of them, Josko Gvardiol moved into an advanced pocket in settled play, flanked by Jeremy Doku and Savinho. Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, and Ederson made up the eleven, with Jack Grealish, John Stones, and Phil Foden coming off the bench.
In the second half, Arsenal were forced to switch to a back 5, bringing on Ben White in place of Bukayo Saka to form a defensive with Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiori, and David Raya.
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Watching it back and I don’t think I stressed enough how good we were leading up to the Gabriel goal: variety in our build-up solutions, composure, winning each and every duel, dominating territory. There was a calm balance and order to all we did. Serious platform to build on and add some details too now.
100%! we took control after Rodri went off, but all you see online everywhere is how Arsenal came to park the bus even in the first half 😂 the fear factor has completely gone! Class video again
Harvey, a lot has been made, in some media circles, of the fact that timber, and a second arsenal player whos name escapes me right now, didn't complete 1 successful pass the whole game. Do you have any inklings on why that may have happened?
Thanks again for the content, love it!
The most refreshing thing about your analysis is your rationality and calm demeanor, lots of purpose with everything you say. Great video again Harvey!
Thanks so much Myles, super kind of you to take the time to comment. Your support means the world ❤️
Great analysis. The addition Calafiori brings different dimension to our attack. I am glad you show us Gabriel and Calafiori interchangeability going forward.
Many thanks. Definitely. Some off the cuff brilliance
Absolutely and imagine if M. Merino comes back and build that relationship with Martinelli and R. Calafiori on the left hand side... plus already existing relationship between the Captain, Saka, and Ben Blanco on the right flank 💥🥰
Should I say Calafiori are attacking midfielder with L/B in disguise.
Unreal vid again, Harv. 👏 so much detail, but always so clear and understandable
Top vid Harvey I was confident we’d get something,they know they’ve got a real rivalry on their hands,gutted for the win but so proud of the boys.
1st goal was sloppy,but I think the balance on the LHS was so much better with trossard coming left & Calafiori at times inverting & underlapping.
Rice on the right hand side of the midfield worked very well in giving saka that extra support,the tactical versatility being able to invert any full back from both sides was top.
Transitions from high block to low is the best I’ve ever seen,pendulum has swung COYG !
Thanks TBG! I was confident too, I thought there was a real chance of going there and claiming it when everyone seemed to see otherwise (surprise, surprise). That first half, combined with the mounting sense of defensive inevitability we should in the second is what is starting to swing that pendulum.
Will have a vid on Cala in the next day or two, really exciting stuff. Rice on the RHS has a better economy to his touches IMO, also showed he can support Saka as and when (his overlap causes the corner for Gabriel’s goal).
Martinelli is so important to Arsenal's defensive shape and is an excellent outlet on the attack. Just wish he had more confidence taking on players one on one.
It's his lack of confidence with his shots on goal that is most troubling.
He is not the same player he was a year ago.
Out of broader context, dropping 2 points when we could have pulled off something special is frustrating.
In context, we had 3 of the hardest away trips in the league (one of which is the hardest away trip in world football in the Etihad away) and got 7/9 points. That's massive. City are rattled. We'll be ready for them at the Emirates. Cheers & thanks for another great vid!
We will be.
Thanks so much ❤️
Harvey analysis we are here. On a non tactical point tho I must say the away fans were incredible I really think that helped the players
You are absolutely right, my friend. Incredible support from start to finish. Let them talk, I’m so proud of us all, we know the direction we are going in❤️
Great breakdown as always. It was a hard watch in the second half. The time wasting in the end is what gave them the added time for the goal. We looked comfortable holding them at arm’s length a little less nonsense and it’s five minutes not nine. But before the week I would of taken unbeaten and two clean sheets in three big away games. We move
It was a singular game. Don’t think you’ll see anything like that second half for a while! Cant believe how disciplined, committed, and intelligent we were. Thanks so much, too. Glad you enjoyed. Now we re focus on how to build from this.
@@harveygration that’s the second time we have played like that this season against Brighton with ten players was the same and spurs to a less extreme. But if we keep playing into the referees hands it won’t be the last this year. Lucky we are fantastic at defending as a team. Soaking up that pressure is great if we get the result at the end. MÖ8 can’t comeback quick enough. Much love most enjoyable videos 👍🏻
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Great analysis Harvey 💯
Thanks so much mate. Glad you enjoyed.
If not for the Trousard madness (by Michael Oliver), Arsenal would have finished up 3 or 4 goals to the good.
R. Calafiori makes that left flank tick, we started seeing the best of Martinelli and we will hopefully see the best of him moreso when M. Merino comes back from the injury!
Want to do a vid unique to Cala this week
It's always refreshing to learn how we played ..... Absolutely love your videos
such a kind comment. Can’t thank you enough 🙏
Your analysis is correct and ordinarily would be super interesting but after what happened I can’t really take any joy from the game or thinking back on it
Harvey knows ball. Top top video braddah. Gooner from Uganda! COYG!
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Agreed my bredda gooner from barbados! COYG
Totally share your sentiment about us being the superior team as the 1st half went on. I genuinely felt like we could have won that game by the way the boys were playing.
Always a joy to watch your analysis. Thanks a lot for your effort! Greetings from Switzerland and COYG!
Hey mate! Means so much. Glad you are enjoying it! Coyg
Every obstacle is a step stone towards the success. Trust the process.
I can’t believe Arteta has done this to my club. I’m so used to 06 - 19 Arsenal that this feels like a dream. I’m so excited for this season. Question, are you planning to do after match live shows where we can ask you about the match Harvz?
Would love to do that at some point. About to start an MA so just figuring out my timetabling.
@@harveygrationwe’re here for the growth 🙌🏾
That 39:30 mark, if Partey was able to see Saka or Calafiori 🤯🤯🤯!
PGMOL decides who are the title contenders
great vid my man
Thanks so much ❤️
Nice analysis. Also learned a new word today, swashbuckle.
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The red card rattled Arsenal more than was necessary.
Hey Harvey looking fresh my G
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It is our time
harvey arent u worried about arsenal''s underlying metrics, we are 17th in ball possession,we are below spurs in xg conceded this season or should context be added, what do u think?
Yeah i reckon context should be considered to an extent. Missing odegard and merino defo make a difference
Over 20% of the minutes has been with 10 men. Also played 3 very tough away games, 1 of which was with the 10 men. Wouldn't read too much into these stats yet
It’s probs been the most statistically unique and pointless start to a season for us: 90mins of 10 men, injuries, big games. I’m not looking at any of that yet mate.
Title favourites by failing to do what Brentford done twice 😅
Don't forget about liverpool
i think Liverpool will cause chaos in the title race, but I don't think they are actually in contention. It's almost inevitable that Slot will have issues at some point, just like every manager in their first prem season. the only guys who one it in their debut where Jose, Ancelotti, Conte and Pelligrini, the common link between them is that they all had basically infinite funds and all won major silverware beforehand (a champions league and/or domestic titles in a top league).
Slot has won 1 Eredivisie in 5 years, and coaches a club that is very frugal and looking to build slowly, I think they are a long term threat but not right now. Personally I'd give it time, their results could be a bit volitile this year until the club has settled.
@@Apexseal1 first season win is tough yes, fair points, but I wouldn't rule it out completely. Rodri out, odegaard injury, if liverpool get a proper dm in winter, salah, vdv still playing well.
Arsenal=Almost
We’ve rattled them, we’re going to win, book it
Arsenal 2-1 beautiful win
Arsenal 2-2 😮💨😮💨
Arsenal 2-2 plus rodri getting injured is basically minus 15 points for city 😬 so the way this draw went about is the best result for arsenal.
Question the two Yellow that trossard got Sunday will it role over for weekend match coming ?
He’s out for Bolton back for the weekend :)
@harveygration , this breakdown was excellent! I especially liked how you highlighted Arsenal’s defensive aggression and adaptability after Haaland's goal. Your analysis of Rice and Timber’s roles was spot-on-really shows Arsenal’s tactical growth. As a fan and professional, I appreciate how you bring these insights to life. Big respect from Ethiopia! 👏
So kid of you! And so glad you found the vid useful ❤️