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Putting Arsenal's 2-2 draw in the North London Derby under the microscope
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Cue the music
Some observations after the Everton win and before the Champions League anthem, including: how opponents are changing, why the attack feels different…
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A big one at Goodison Park
Behold, a haphazard opposition analysis and tactical preview of a physical matchup at Everton
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Havertz?
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Beat United and it feels so good
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Raya? But whya?
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Frustrated after Fulham
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Everything you need to know about Roméo Lavia
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Beat United and it feels so good
Examining an uproarious win, including: the hidden benefits of bigness; the evolving defensive structures; the inevitable mistake; the Zinchenko/Rice…
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Frustrated after Fulham
Observations in the wake of a disappointing draw, including: the urge to scapegoat, whether Arteta is overthinking, how Havertz impacts dynamics…
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Declan Rice, learning machine
Plus, what we learned at Selhurst Park: another shape, why Gabriel didn't start, what Rice unlocks, and what to do about the dynamic on the left
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Life without Timber
In a cruel twist, Arsenal must navigate a critical season sans Jurriën Timber. Here's a look at what options are on the table, including 17 possible…
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Forest for the trees
Taking a step back to see what we can glean from the opening win, including: the new shape, Havertz and Rice, how to break down a block, and the limits…
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What we learned from the Community Shield
Why Arteta went with Havertz at striker, what we saw in the press and the block, and how the attack looks moving forward. Plus Rice, Timber, Saliba, and…
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Raya? But whya?
A scouting report on the audacious Arsenal target. But also: a look at how Arteta is looking to take a weapon that has been used against him and turn it…
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