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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…
Oct 13
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September 2024
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…
Sep 27
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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…
Sep 14
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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…
Sep 7
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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…
Sep 2
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August 2024
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…
Aug 23
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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…
Aug 16
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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…
Aug 3
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July 2024
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…
Jul 20
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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…
Jul 9
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June 2024
Which defender should Arsenal sign?
Introducing LEFTY, a new bullshit stat to rank dozens of potential left-sided defender signings for Arsenal. A big long-read with dozens of stats…
Jun 25
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Which defender should Arsenal sign?
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Bangers only
An investigation into Arsenal’s shot selection and quality, how it stacks up to primary trophy rivals, and what can be done to improve in the years…
Jun 8
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