Arsenal’s 2-0 victory at home to Bayern Munich a fortnight ago was built on the foundation of a solid defence, married to a relentless counter-attacking determination to prevail upon the German champions’ poor defensive transitions. Continue reading
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Arsenal 2-1 Everton: Gunners top table despite naive game-management
Arsene Wenger deservedly received plaudits here and elsewhere in midweek for taking a pragmatic approach to his pre-match preparations for Bayern Munich.
Arsenal 2-0 Bayern Munich: Wenger bests Pep thanks to new-found tactical pragmatism
Arsene Wenger is not renowned for his tactical flexibility. The longest-serving manager in the Barclays Premier League has long lived by the “we’ll play our own game” maxim, only to be hoisted over and over again on his own petard – most notably in the countless counter-attack inspired drubbings at the hands of Alex Ferguson’s United sides over the years. Continue reading
Germany 1-1 Ireland: Kroos punishes Irish negligence but O’Shea ensures late reprieve
Liverpool 1-1 Everton: Jagielka stunner saves Martinez’s blushes
Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City: United change shape three times and concede three goals
David Moyes answered the critics who pilloried him for not reacting during the defeat to Liverpool tonight. He threw three shapes of [redacted] at the wall. Unfortunately for him, none of it stuck.