Defensive Crisis Continue To Haunt Arsenal: Post-Match Analysis.
It was another awful night for the Gunners as they suffered a defeat from the merciless Cityzens. Arsenal lined-up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Guendouzi and Torreira incharge of the midfield. The Gunners had 6 changes from the team that started against Standard Liege which ended in 2-2 tie. Arsenal players feeling dejected as City players celebrate. Image: The Indepent. Guardiola on the other hand went with his normal 4-3-3 formation which was a 3-3-4 with possession. Manchester City made 5 changes from the team that stunned Dinamo Zagreb 4-1. Tactics that were implemented by Arsenal. The Gunners mainly used these two tactics: 1. Long Balls and Counter-attacks. From the first whistle, Arsenal went with the long passing tactic and got a corner in the first minute. This tactic was implemented by Manchester United and won the match. This tactic was only valid for only two minutes after which it backfired terribly and Arsenal were complete...