Quote Originally Posted by Power n Glory View Post
They came down hard on Pep too for trying to always play out from the back but he stuck with it and now look at them. We'll have to be patient even when results don't go our way. Won't be easy.

I wouldn't be surpised if he doesn't change all that much against Chelsea in terms of style of play. Heck, he may even opt for the same team. Still a learning process for the team. Can't give up on the first go.
Like you I don't expect him to change much.


Came across this just now from Stillman....

https://arseblog.com/2018/08/laca-balance-auba-under/

In fact, most of Arsenal’s squad is unbalanced, but the forward line has a lot of individual quality and players in their prime which ought to reduce the impact. I still think that this squad is most suited to a back 3 given the lack of dominant centre halves and natural wide players. Arsenal have a top class number 8, a world class number 10 and two good strikers, all of whom could be well accommodated in a 3412 system.


He mentioned something in the link article that I hadn't thought much about which is the interchange of the full backs with the forwards in wide positions. Bellerin could be left without an option but this is where the front 3 can be fluid in their movement and combination play with a solid base behind.

Anyway I'd play....

-------------Cech-------------

------Mav--Mus---Sok--------

Bell---Ramsey---Tor---Monreal

-------------Ozil----------------

--------Laca----Auba----------

But I think he will play...

Cech
Bellerin
Mustafi
Sokratis
Litch/Mon
Torreira
Guenouzi
Ramsey (if fit)
Ozil
Auba
Laca