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The Arsenal full-back revolution
The tactical impact of Calafiori and Timber. Plus: Don't forget about White; Merino and the evolution of the left side; what Ødegaard's re-entry looks…
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Through the fog
Let’s take a step back and see what we can learn from the challenging, maddening, and thrilling start to the campaign: tactics, vulnerabilities, growth…
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Scouting Raheem Sterling
A giant scouting report on the newest Arsenal player. Looking at the specifics — path, best usage, finishing questions, decision-making, what he’ll add…
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Scouting Mikel Merino
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Scouting Riccardo Calafiori
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What ails Arsenal
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Five ways to improve Arsenal
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Through the fog
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As things stand
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⏱️Added Time: Scouting Neto
A big report on the newest Arsenal goalkeeper. Looking at: his interesting journey, comparisons to Raya and Ramsdale, analytics, tape, play-style…
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As things stand
(Mostly) ignoring that call, let’s talk box arrivals, the interesting showdown against Villa’s block, the problems with distances in the midfield…
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So it begins
Post-Wolves and pre-Villa, we look at Arsenal’s build-up (including the second-half problems), Saka (!!!) and Martinelli, Kai’s ascent, quick restarts…
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Final countdown
As the new season dawns, let's take stock of the preseason — looking at tactical updates, changes to the left-sided dynamics, and other subplots to…
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Scouting Mikel Merino
A big scouting report for a big midfielder. Taking a nuanced look through the Arsenal target’s experience, tape, analytics, passing, duel prowess…
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Scouting Riccardo Calafiori
Is the gallivanting Bologna defender the right choice for Arsenal's left? In this enormous scouting report, we pore through the tape and numbers to…
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Introducing BALLER
Here's a new bullshit stat to rank dozens of potential winger (and hybrid attacker) signings for Arsenal. Analytics, dozens of player profiles, and…
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