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Arsenal and their ‘boring, turgid, horseshoe passing’ are eviscerated

Arsenal are rotten - led by a cross-country runner in Declan Rice - and almost as offensive as Manchester Cheaty.

Football 365

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 7:35 AM

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Football365 readers criticized Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta for employing a boring and rigid style of play.
Supporters argued that Arsenal's tactical system has limited the attacking flair of players like Eberechi Eze.
Declan Rice was characterized by one contributor as playing like a cross-country runner rather than a playmaker.

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Contributors to Football365's mailbox heavily criticized Arsenal's style of play following their match against Nottingham Forest. Readers attacked Mikel Arteta's tactical system as rigid, dull, and overly restrictive, arguing that the champions have drained individual flair from attacking players while relying on tedious passing patterns.

The mailbox also gathered fan reactions on several other Premier League topics. These included praise for Brighton's early-season form under Fabian Hürzeler, confusion surrounding Manchester United's tactical setup against Leeds, and continued calls from supporters for severe sanctions against Manchester City.

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