How do Arsenal take the NEXT STEP? - 2024/25 Tactical Analysis & ways to IMPROVE

It's been a week for Arsenal fans. A 1-1 draw with Brighton marred by the controversy surrounding Chris Kavanagh's decision to give Declan Rice a second yellow card; and then the injury to club captain, Martin Odegaard. The Norwegian joins Mikel Merino and Rice on the unavailability sheet for the North London Derby against Spurs, but my question to you is: is it actually time to worry? The short answer is, no.

This video provides a tactical analysis of Arsenal's 2024/25 Premier League season thus far, Mikel Arteta''slightly surprising tactics, ways for the Gunners to improve, and some much needed perspective of a season that is only 3 gameweek's old.

The midfield composition is top of the debate, as we discuss the reasons around Martin Odegaard's higher delopyment, Declan Rice's sub-optimal role, and the Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber pivot. Changing dynamics, alongside a potential first start for Riccardo Calafiori seems a tangible way to get Arsenal ticking again in the build-up.

Moving onto the left-hand-sided dynamics. I analyse the debate surrounding how to get the best out of Gabriel Martinelli, where Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard fit in, and how Mikel Merino can help transform Arsenal's LHS.

Lastly, it is time to give some much needed perspective. Arsenal seem a team in-between at the moment, but still a side unfortunate to not be 3 wins out of 3, after also beating Gary O'Niel's Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0, and Unai Emery's Aston Villa 0-2.

Mikel Arteta will be looking for Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, David Raya, Ethan Nwaneri, Miles Lewis-Skelly, Oleksandri Zinchenko, Jorginho, and more to step up with Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, and Takehiro Tomiyasu out.

Next up is Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with a Champions League game vs Atalanta, and a crunch match vs Manchester on the horizon too. It's a big week for the Gunners, but one they can come through with flying colours.

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