Arsenal came through a late scare to beat Slavia Prague 2-1 on Wednesday night, taking them to 10 points from their first four Champions League…
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory away against Slavia Prague on Wednesday night to reach 10 points in the Champions League, but their second-half display highlighted emerging tactical concerns. After a dominant opening half, Mikel Arteta's side sat back and conceded 17 second-half shots, surviving a late scare to claim the win.
Arsenal Insider argues that sitting back to absorb pressure rather than controlling games with possession represents a risky pattern. Statistics show Arsenal are pressing high less frequently this season, leading to more conceded shots per match, which the writer warns elite European opponents could punish.
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