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"I need to know who made this man. Goosebumps"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:12Z 196.8K followers, 950.3K engagements

"Eze. On the ball. Creative monster. Just because he can crash the box doesnt mean thats what he should be reduced to. Get him as many touches as Saka and Arsenals open-play creativity issues vanish. The left. Eze on the left. Its the solution. So clear"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:50Z 196.8K followers, 47.4K engagements

"Pep would have Arsenal playing like this more often than not. Although the defensive balance wouldnt be as strong as it is now. Nor would the set-pieces be as dominant. Thing is Artetas structure and fluidity with the ball is elite. Just needs to use the personnel better"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:01Z 196.8K followers, 45K engagements

"What a goal threat Eze is man. Constantly gets shots off and an elite shooter. Plus we all know about his passing dribbling and creative qualities in general. Could be key to Arsenals run-in if Arteta continues to utilise him correctly. Works very well with Martinelli"
X Link 2026-02-15T18:22Z 196.8K followers, 38.1K engagements

"Eze had [--] shots from the left yesterday. Food for thought that. Bigger goal and creative threat than both Martinelli and Trossard from anywhere on the left hand-side of the pitch. Even at Palace his numbers were better than both of these guys"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:08Z 196.8K followers, 27.8K engagements

"The final step for Arteta is to theorise and experiment a little more offensively. Like Pep"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:28Z 196.8K followers, 29.2K engagements

"United fans. Enjoy the win guys. Seriously enjoy it. I'll leave the tactical analysis until tomorrow. I don't want to dampen your mood too soon. I truly genuinely don't want to do that to you guys. I mean that"
X Link 2025-10-19T18:05Z 196.8K followers, 1.7M engagements

"I watched the second half on mute. To take in every tiny detail. With no bias or emotional interference. An outer-body experience. The tactics. The structure. The patience. The physicality. The mentality. Every action just as important as the next. An embodiment of Mikel"
X Link 2025-11-08T19:40Z 196.8K followers, 5.1M engagements

"When your centre backs jump vs when they don't. Carrick's long-term model should strive for zonal turned man-to-man pressing to maximise every possible marginal gain"
X Link 2026-01-26T11:17Z 196.8K followers, 33K engagements

"Michael Carrick's Manchester United: 🔻 4-2-4 build-up 🔻 3-2-5 high 🔻 Fullbacks + wingers on different lines with #6's dropping either into the back [--] or outside the lines 🔻 Diamond press This is the general approach he used at Middlesbrough as well (although he does tweak)"
X Link 2026-01-28T11:54Z 196.8K followers, 58.8K engagements

"De Bruyne stayed high because he was a natural #10. degaard doesnt because hes closer to a #8 in profile. Bernardo Silva is a legend of the game but Arsenal would have the same issues with him in the #10 as they do degaard. Its a profiling"
X Link 2026-01-29T22:45Z 196.8K followers, 244.3K engagements

"Can confirm from personal experience. Turned myself from a pessimistic introvert into an optimistic extrovert. Gym nutrition logically positive thinking high quality relationships and pursuing something you are naturally drawn to. Calm mind fit body house full of love. Repetitive negative thinking is associated with cognitive decline. Repetition rewires the brain. https://t.co/4l62mT13Ej Repetitive negative thinking is associated with cognitive decline. Repetition rewires the brain. https://t.co/4l62mT13Ej"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:56Z 196.8K followers, 66.5K engagements

"⚪🔴 Daniel Farke said that Arsenal had a solution to everything Leeds tried. Here's what he meant:"
X Link 2026-02-01T10:24Z 196.8K followers, 303.2K engagements

"Arsenal's attack breaks down. Gykeres takes it upon himself to sprint back onto the edge of his own box to directly recover possession. Arsenal create a transition of their own. And Gykeres is part of BOTH the transition and the settled attack I just know Arteta loves him"
X Link 2026-02-01T10:42Z 196.8K followers, 330.6K engagements

"eko. All the quality in the world. The missed header earlier just lacked conviction. Confidence. Arrogance. Assurance. Get that Ekitike-esque psychological edge and he will become one of the best #9s in the sport"
X Link 2026-02-01T15:56Z 196.8K followers, 97.8K engagements

"Bernardo Silvas pressing 🤯"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:42Z 196.8K followers, 25.7K engagements

"For a very experienced team City played incredibly immaturely in the second half (aside from Guehi)"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:53Z 196.8K followers, 47.1K engagements

"🚨 Manchester United have beaten two elite teams in City & Arsenal. Now theyve beaten inferior opposition in Fulham. Across that full range we can finally assess Michael Carrick properly. So is he THE answer Full breakdown 👇 X Subscriptions http://EBL2017.com/p/michael-carricks-manchester-united http://EBL2017.com/p/michael-carricks-manchester-united"
X Link 2026-02-02T08:31Z 196.8K followers, 302.5K engagements

"Few better than Kobbie Mainoo in the left half space"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:29Z 196.8K followers, 84.6K engagements

"Close down Lisandro Martnez or die. Simple"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:33Z 196.8K followers, 77.2K engagements

"Favourite performance of the Premier League weekend Mateus Fernandes vs Chelsea. Overshadowed by Chelsea's second half comeback. Hell of a player with and without the ball. He can do it all. Plus he has massive cojones. [--] years young. One to watch if West Ham go down 💯"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:10Z 196.8K followers, 38.9K engagements

"Proper Arteta player Tonali. Incredible with and without the ball. Runs for days. Massive cojones. Can dominate games through passing or duelling. Complete midfielder. 🚨 Sandro Tonali offered to Arsenal by agent so #AFC explored but no contact with Newcastle United; nothing will happen this window. 25yos camp put idea to Andrea Berta so looked into as per any player of interest. #NUFC exit now impossible @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Dj1rlbgFbH 🚨 Sandro Tonali offered to Arsenal by agent so #AFC explored but no contact with Newcastle United; nothing will happen this window. 25yos camp put"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:06Z 196.8K followers, 126.3K engagements

"🔴⚪ 42% possession at home to Fulham. Yet far more positives than negatives. Michael Carrick's long-term trajectory at Manchester United. Assessed 👇 🚨 Manchester United have beaten two elite teams in City & Arsenal. Now theyve beaten inferior opposition in Fulham. Across that full range we can finally assess Michael Carrick properly. So is he THE answer Full breakdown 👇 https://t.co/lICBAJizpJ X Subscriptions 🚨 Manchester United have beaten two elite teams in City & Arsenal. Now theyve beaten inferior opposition in Fulham. Across that full range we can finally assess Michael Carrick"
X Link 2026-02-03T08:30Z 196.8K followers, 86.7K engagements

"The technical security has been phenomenal from both teams. So many top players out there. Chelsea lacking a threat on the wings with the personnel on the pitch. Arsenal not making use of the times they have created awkward situations for Chelsea's press by playing vertically"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:48Z 196.8K followers, 37.8K engagements

"Arteta helps Arsenal exert control like no other. But much of the hard work that Arsenal do to create a spare man in the build-up or sustain attacks high is wasted because the team lacks unstoppable passing low and unstoppable dynamism from the left wing. Think Trent plus Man"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:29Z 196.9K followers, 32.9K engagements

"Encouraging that Rosenior didnt try to build from every goal kick last night. Often closed and pushed everyone high to play direct. Made total sense with the personnel on the pitch (Cucurella and Delap on the wings). Second half of West Ham onwards he has been more adaptable"
X Link 2026-02-04T10:07Z 196.8K followers, 26.5K engagements

"Need to see more & more of this kind of set-up from Liam Rosenior to optimise Chelsea tactically. Too often they have been too rigid positionally early in his tenure. A 3-1-6 is simply much harder to defend against because of how dynamic it is whilst still occupying key spaces"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:57Z 196.8K followers, 29K engagements

"Arsenal havent peaked under Arteta yet. They are likely to win a major trophy even without peaking. Scary times"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:45Z 196.8K followers, 150.5K engagements

"Interesting that Pep has shifted from a wide triangle paradigm to an Unai Emery-esque 4-2-2-2 / 2-2-5. Lots of bodies central in the build-up to land on second balls after direct play against the man-to-man press. Fullbacks holding the width in attack. Remaining bodies combine"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:23Z 196.8K followers, 44.8K engagements

"Emery is well ahead of his time. De Zerbi-esque in the build-up and now Pep is nicking his ideas. Both teams also press in a diamond shape 🤷♂"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:25Z 196.8K followers, 26.8K engagements

"Joo Pedro is a false #9 who can also act as an outlet when on it. Problem is hes a relaxed guy. Need more reliable intensity. Plus without Jackson Chelsea need stretch from the wings for Palmer to excel. Think Raphinha (or Madueke from the"
X Link 2026-02-05T17:28Z 196.8K followers, 24.2K engagements

"Liverpool almost certainly see Jrmy Jacquet as the heir to van Dijk. Ridiculous profile. Aerially dominant aggressive in duels monster athlete uniquely long limbs can play LCB top on the ball glides like VVD assured with an aura. Just needs to mature. Freak of nature"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:48Z 196.8K followers, 116.9K engagements

"Brilliant initiative. As a kid I often varied between using a size [--] ball a size [--] ball and a tennis ball. Each ball requires a totally different approach. Introducing several different balls at once hyper-activates focus because of the different demands of each ball. At Arsenal FC players must be alert from the very first minutes of training. Under Mikel Arteta the staff constantly use balls of different sizes to trigger reactions. Perception. Immediate focus. No autopilot. From the first touch the brain is on. https://t.co/TCUmNWbGwH At Arsenal FC players must be alert from the very first"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:40Z 196.8K followers, 109.6K engagements

"Q&A 👉 https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/b1b1cdfd-2dcc-4cc7-b64a-5b4354e626a5r=5mqu3g&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=share https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/b1b1cdfd-2dcc-4cc7-b64a-5b4354e626a5r=5mqu3g&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=share"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:15Z 196.8K followers, 11.4K engagements

"Oh boy. Mikel Arteta makes plea to match going Arsenal fans for Sunderland: Tomorrow 2:30 the best atmosphere that we've seen. Ready everybody for [--] o'clock to exploit. That's what we want. We start to get in a really really crucial part of the season and we know what every game Mikel Arteta makes plea to match going Arsenal fans for Sunderland: Tomorrow 2:30 the best atmosphere that we've seen. Ready everybody for [--] o'clock to exploit. That's what we want. We start to get in a really really crucial part of the season and we know what every game"
X Link 2026-02-06T17:33Z 196.8K followers, 495.8K engagements

"Sunderland are always a tricky team to face. 4-3-3 low happy to build or play direct with good detail in each moment. Dynamic high. Often form a 3-1-6. Man-to-man press from the goal kick. Compact 5-4-1 in open play. Long throws + physical on set plays. Classic PL team"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:43Z 196.8K followers, 74.6K engagements

"Xhaka a big miss for them both leadership-wise and qualitatively. Sadiki is more of a #8 than a #6. Brobbey a handful up front. For Arsenal to win Similar to Leeds. Win duels look after the ball pin them back and be ruthless to create/finish in transition or in the box"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:43Z 196.8K followers, 19.1K engagements

"Shouldn't be as difficult as the Leeds game though. Why Leeds were on a phenomenal run of form. The scoreline inflated how difficult that game was. Arsenal were just ruthless throughout with game-state impacting things. But Sunderland are 3rd in the home table. 17th away"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:43Z 196.8K followers, 16.8K engagements

"Eze on the left ain't happening with Madueke on the right. Arsenal needs reliability now. Especially against such a physical opponent in Sunderland. Trossard and Martinelli may not elevate the level the way Eze can (and will in time) but they will also never let you down"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:47Z 196.8K followers, 92.4K engagements

"We know what Manchester United and Michael Carrick will do tomorrow but what will Spurs and Thomas Frank do Back [--] I would suspect. Man-to-man high cautious in open play. Build-up will be interesting. Frank almost always builds but got success playing direct against City"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:16Z 196.8K followers, 65.3K engagements

"Spurs were really well set up tactically man. Thomas Frank gave his team the best possible chance of winning. And then his captain goes and does that"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:02Z 196.8K followers, 104.6K engagements

"@Adroit_Cadet Don't worry mate. This ain't Amorim. Mainoo Casemiro Dalot will all push on"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:08Z 196.8K followers, 17.7K engagements

"Mainoo is magical. Absolutely magical. To think Manchester United prioritised Ruben Amorims dysfunctional 3-4-3 which went against the entire DNA of the club over him is an unforgivable mistake. The club only kept him around because he offered depth. Unforgivable. Sickening"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:46Z 196.8K followers, 104.4K engagements

"Manchester United have a very clear identity under Michael Carrick. They have made subtle adjustments to each opponent but what they do in and out of possession is consistent. The same could be said for Amorim but his idea made no sense. Carricks does. Common sense football"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:21Z 196.8K followers, 76.8K engagements

"Mainoo behind a narrow front [--] of Cunha Bruno and Mbeumo is heavenly. Amad drifting in from the right too. I just know Amorim is watching this and thinking I played the same 3-2-5 high but hes deluding himself. Back [--] build. Back [--] press. Back [--] block. Big big changes"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:25Z 196.8K followers, 68.4K engagements

"Darren Fletcher laid the foundations for Michael Carrick by the way. His idea was basically the same in possession. Only different defensively where Fletcher pressed more aggressively in a man-to-man system whereas Carricks prefers the zonal diamond press. Missed AFCON boys"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:27Z 196.8K followers, 51.7K engagements

"Not that it was anything particularly complex by the way. Basic balance just like Carrick instilled. Im still suffering PTSD from the Amorim era though. I cant lie. Cant believe how bad it was. People genuinely thought United had bad players. Ill get over it in time 🙏"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:30Z 196.8K followers, 27.3K engagements

"Did Amorim ever win [--] games on the trot Let alone against City Arsenal Spurs and a fantastic Fulham team"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:31Z 196.8K followers, 78.8K engagements

"Give Thomas Frank the season to instil balance. There is a top manager in there. He has been far from faultless at Spurs sure. But game-plans like today (before the red card) show his qualities as a coach in every moment. Next steps Back [--]. Stick to it. Build around it"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:36Z 196.8K followers, 44.1K engagements

"Now you see why I used to lose my **** at Ruben Amorim banging on about suffering after every game. The suffering was self inflicted. Manchester United have unbelievably special footballers. Now EVERYBODY knows that. Whole squad. All top players. Yet Amorim finished 15th"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:41Z 196.8K followers, 57.5K engagements

"Implementing a self-inflicted ban: I am no longer allowed to utter the words Ruben Amorim until the end of the season. It will help me recover from his tenure and focus on the new iteration of Manchester United. The natural pull to compare Carricks team to the tenure of he who shall not be named is clouding my current assessment of the club. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020147572526981349 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020147572526981349"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:48Z 196.8K followers, 213.5K engagements

"@Adroit_Cadet Beggers can't be choosers. Creativity is largely a non-issue for United with such unbelievable attacking quality and Mainoo + Casemiro supporting them from beneath. Even Lisandro + Maguire and Dalot offer so much with the ball. Dorgu would be nice but largely a non-issue for me"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:55Z 196.8K followers, 33.8K engagements

"Arsenal winning but not playing well. Losing duels and not looking after the ball. These are the basics of any game of football and if the opposition do them better than you you suffer. The margins remain tight but Sunderland have been slightly better in these two regards"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:50Z 196.8K followers, 83.5K engagements

"Artetas subs changed the game. Arsenal never exerted control the way they wanted to. Simply didnt play well until they scored the second and killed Sunderlands belief. Got Gykeres and Martinelli on the pitch to exploit the spaces in transitional moments. Worked a treat"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:59Z 196.8K followers, 86.5K engagements

"Newcastle play toss of a coin football too often. It surely prevents Eddie Howe from concretely being linked with the elites when they change coach"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:45Z 196.8K followers, 34.1K engagements

"Woltemade is a worse version of Havertz. Not as mobile so he cannot arrive from deep press or be a transitional threat like Kai. An outlet for direct play and very technical but he is quite limited tactically. Never liked the Wissa signing either. Nothing about it was smart"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:55Z 196.8K followers, 83.1K engagements

"A masterclass on how to see out a game from Keith Andrews/Brentford. Played ALL of stoppage time in Newcastles half. Penned them in with pressing compactness from throw-ins looking after the ball and through set pieces. Loaded the box and sustained attacks on the 2nd phase"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:34Z 196.8K followers, 115.9K engagements

"Contender for manager of the season so far. So much change on and off the pitch yet Brentford are still improving. Common sense dynamics in possession aggressive and compact out of possession. Excel from restarts. Phenomenal bloke too. I know from personal experience"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:38Z 196.8K followers, 24.5K engagements

"Cant sleep. Still cant believe he who shall not be named had Dalot a right back receiving high and wide on the left wing. The images are so vivid. And they keep repeating. I would say its refreshing to see him at right back again but the psychological damage is deep. Implementing a self-inflicted ban: I am no longer allowed to utter the words Ruben Amorim until the end of the season. It will help me recover from his tenure and focus on the new iteration of Manchester United. The natural pull to compare Carricks team to the tenure of he Implementing a self-inflicted ban: I am no longer allowed"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:24Z 196.8K followers, 129.3K engagements

"I see it every time young Mainoo touches the ball. Kobbie Mainoo. Thiago Alcntara. Cut from the same cloth. Kobbie Mainoo. Thiago Alcntara. Cut from the same cloth"
X Link 2026-02-08T06:50Z 196.8K followers, 65.3K engagements

"Trossard was central to everything good Arsenal did yesterday"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:54Z 196.8K followers, 45.8K engagements

"Mega thread on all things Arsenal out first thing Monday morning. The next steps required to win the league title are clear irrespective of the outcome of Liverpool-City 🔴⚪"
X Link 2026-02-08T11:59Z 196.8K followers, 39K engagements

"@jeromheath The Premier League is very very difficult"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:41Z 196.8K followers, 22.2K engagements

"Rare to find a coach as complete as Arteta. Why Because hes just as obsessed with defending as he is attacking"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:45Z 196.8K followers, 78.8K engagements

"Mental that"
X Link 2026-02-08T18:44Z 196.8K followers, 31.6K engagements

"Football is the kind of sport where you can fail to qualify for the Champions League domestically but then qualify for it by winning the damn thing. Might be Liverpools most likely route at this point. Either way feels like Champions League qualification or bust for Arne Slot"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:15Z 196.8K followers, 62.1K engagements

"🔴 Arsenals destiny remains in their hands even after Citys win at Anfield. They remain the most detailed team in England. But Mikel Artetas detail alone wont win them the title Heres what actually will 👇 Full breakdown: X Subscriptions http://EBL2017.com/p/what-arsenal-need-to-do-to-win-the http://EBL2017.com/p/what-arsenal-need-to-do-to-win-the"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:31Z 196.8K followers, 175.8K engagements

"Liverpool struggled to build against City's diamond press for the second time in a row. Slot should take a leaf out of Arteta's book in this moment. Arsenal's structure consistently gets the better of diamond presses"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:01Z 196.8K followers, 32.6K engagements

"@dominicmhoshiwa Yep City couldn't get out against the man-to-man press. Plus when they went long van Dijk mopped up everything against Haaland"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:21Z 196.8K followers, [---] engagements

"Bernardo Silva should be a very very strong contender for player of the season. He supersedes tactics. Gives City's control with and without the ball because of his intelligence character and quality. degaard should model himself on him. Very similar in lots of ways"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:24Z 196.8K followers, 43.2K engagements

"That's the thing with degaard. No doubting his quality leadership skills or character. Can be one of the best in the world if his sole purpose is to provide his team control with and without the ball. City don't rely on Bernardo for output so he's elite. degaard can be too"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:25Z 196.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Judge both as pure #10's or even pure #8's or wingers and they fall short in each regard. But that's missing the point. They can single handedly orient their teams press dictate their teams build-up drop & dribble to provide control. Vitinha function. Judge them differently"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:27Z 196.8K followers, 14.8K engagements

"This is why Pep is the GOAT. Think theoretically or fall behind. Think theoretically or fall behind"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:48Z 196.8K followers, 40.5K engagements

"@Carra23 Alisson shouldnt have left his goal but the reason he had to do it in the first place is because Jones/Macca didnt track the runner The same thing happened between Mac Allister and Kerkez in the first half"
X Link 2026-02-09T10:32Z 196.8K followers, 16.3K engagements

"@Tactx_ Happened all half Its what changed the momentum"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:46Z 196.8K followers, [----] engagements

"In-depth breakdown of Pep's new 4-2-2-2 out in the morning. It has HUGE implications in the title race"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:23Z 196.8K followers, 72.9K engagements

"Lots of talk about taking the handbrake off this season. Kerkez could do with putting the handbrake on"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:57Z 196.8K followers, 30.1K engagements

"Higher up the magic happens. Dalot tucks in Shaw gets round Bruno-Mbeumo-Cunha constantly interchange. Far from the rigid 3-2-5 'he who shall not be named' implemented. Dalot often arrives from deep Casemiro + Mainoo bomb on a fluid front line Balance with TOP players"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:34Z 196.9K followers, 15.3K engagements

"Defensively Carrick uses a zonal diamond across the thirds. Force to the opposition's 'weaker' centre half Mainoo splits the #6's and presses the ball-side pivot Casemiro screens off the front. Excellent balance between getting pressure on the ball & maintaining a +1 deeper"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:34Z 196.9K followers, [----] engagements

"In open play though the success of the press can vary. Cunha has struggled with the out-of-possession demands as part of the midfield quartet so Carrick swapped him and Mbeumo who is a much more diligent defender. Makes United less vulnerable defensively. No doubt"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:34Z 196.9K followers, [----] engagements

"When United jump they may apply maximum pressure to the ball high but they leave themselves vulnerable in the middle. When they sit off they fail to apply enough pressure to the ball carrier which can see them sit off for long periods. Similar to how City/Liverpool defend"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:34Z 196.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Carrick's team are certainly not 'bad' defensively but they are also not elite either. However they have tactical clarity which is a good thing. They don't always expect to dominate through pressing so they are comfortable defending low. Collectively they are diligent"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:34Z 196.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Liverpool won the title last season playing that way. Sub-elite defensively sure but they were on the same collective page didn't concede many chances because they didn't defend man-to-man and had top defensive players AND they had elite outlets in attack. Just like United"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:34Z 196.9K followers, 13.2K engagements

"Michael Carrick's Manchester United have EXCEPTIONAL players with good balance in & out of possession. It's a dangerous combination. And it's why they are likely to get Champions League football this season. I expect the 'form' to continue. Carrick is simply a very good coach"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:34Z 196.9K followers, 13.3K engagements

"Similarly balanced in possession. 4-2-2-2 from goal kicks 4-2-4 in open play build-up 3-2-5 when attacking. With good detail in each moment too. Thomas Frank needs a bit of luck with injuries to consistently play balanced teams within this framework and he CAN succeed"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:38Z 196.8K followers, 15.4K engagements

"I have no problem with Thomas Frank using a back [--] to get results in the short-term when his squad are decimated with injuries and he does implement a back [--] to a top top standard but the ideal scenario is he gets a fit squad & builds around this back [--] paradigm. Hopefully 🤞"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:38Z 196.8K followers, 13.5K engagements

"@saifrahmanb10 More so just the player quality along with the balance provided making up for the minor tactical deficiencies in Carricks in-possession game-model. Uniteds attackers are absolutely otherworldly. Defensively same problems remain but they are not catastrophic"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:51Z 196.9K followers, [----] engagements

"@saifrahmanb10 Left back who can overlap. Shaw more of a server these days. Dorgu fits the profile at least. Outside of that one of De Ligt or Yoro (if not both) should come into the XI for Maguire & Martinez to enable United to jump man-to-man at times but only if Carrick defends that way"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:02Z 196.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Arsenals season is entering its defining phase. Here's what they must do to win the title 👇 🔴 Arsenals destiny remains in their hands even after Citys win at Anfield. They remain the most detailed team in England. But Mikel Artetas detail alone wont win them the title Heres what actually will 👇 Full breakdown: https://t.co/HUyG3l8TwE X Subscriptions 🔴 Arsenals destiny remains in their hands even after Citys win at Anfield. They remain the most detailed team in England. But Mikel Artetas detail alone wont win them the title Heres what actually will 👇 Full breakdown:"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:45Z 196.9K followers, 66.5K engagements

"A detailed thread on Michael Carrick and just how good he actually is 👇 Michael Carrick's Manchester United are especially good in possession. So much so that with better profiles in a few positions they might just be elite in that moment Emery-esque 4-2-2-2 vs the man-to-man press. Narrow front [--] to isolate 1v1's and to land on second balls 👇 https://t.co/fXwKwplD3A Michael Carrick's Manchester United are especially good in possession. So much so that with better profiles in a few positions they might just be elite in that moment Emery-esque 4-2-2-2 vs the man-to-man press. Narrow front 6"
X Link 2026-02-09T19:00Z 196.8K followers, 34.1K engagements

"🚨 Pep Guardiola has implemented a new system & it could decide the Premier League title. A 4-2-2-2 introduced at the most decisive point of the season I analysed the system & whether its enough to topple Arsenal. Full breakdown 👇 X Subscriptions http://EBL2017.com/p/pep-guardiolas-new-system-could-decide http://EBL2017.com/p/pep-guardiolas-new-system-could-decide"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:52Z 196.8K followers, 139.5K engagements

"Pep has changed City's system for the run-in. And it will be decisive in the title race. Full breakdown 👇 🚨 Pep Guardiola has implemented a new system & it could decide the Premier League title. A 4-2-2-2 introduced at the most decisive point of the season I analysed the system & whether its enough to topple Arsenal. Full breakdown 👇 https://t.co/Y0hTPzKDZ4 X Subscriptions 🚨 Pep Guardiola has implemented a new system & it could decide the Premier League title. A 4-2-2-2 introduced at the most decisive point of the season I analysed the system & whether its enough to topple Arsenal. Full"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:30Z 196.8K followers, 43.8K engagements

"Let's push this to tomorrow. Leeds will ask many key questions of Rosenior and Chelsea tonight which will further inform my analysis. The Wolves game was like watching a new team positive steps for sure. But is it enough Time will tell. In-depth thread out in the morning. Chelsea were really really good in possession against Wolves. Really really really good. Best I've seen from Rosenior tactically full-stop. Hull Strasbourg Chelsea. The very best. Combined structure with fluidity optimally. Analysis out before the Leeds game 👍 Chelsea were really really good in possession against Wolves."
X Link 2026-02-10T12:44Z 196.8K followers, 24.3K engagements

"Arsenals defensive reliability and depth. Its why I back them to go all the way. Best defences this season (least xG conceded): 🥇 Arsenal - 18.53(xG) 🥈 Newcastle - 29.84(xG) 🥉 Liverpool - 31.23(xG) Best defences this season (least xG conceded): 🥇 Arsenal - 18.53(xG) 🥈 Newcastle - 29.84(xG) 🥉 Liverpool - 31.23(xG)"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:36Z 196.8K followers, 86.2K engagements

"Nuno's West Ham have gone from booting it from goal kicks to detailed direct play to playing out from the back. They have also gone from zero pressing to locking on man-to-man from the goal kick (albeit remaining cautious in open play). Talk about a radical shift (it's worked)"
X Link 2026-02-10T20:25Z 196.8K followers, 42.1K engagements

"United should push Dalot higher. Bowen is tracking Shaw back on the other side. Make Summerville do the same on that side. No need for a 3+2 against such cautious pressure. Chelsea made that mistake and West Ham had great success. Shifted to 2-2-5/3-1-6 and the game flipped"
X Link 2026-02-10T20:34Z 196.8K followers, 71.6K engagements

"The 18th placed team is going to be the best team to be relegated in Premier League history"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:25Z 196.8K followers, 422.2K engagements

"Carrick left no stone unturned with his subs. As aggressive as possible whilst maintaining balance. Credit to the players but their coach gave them the best possible chance to get back into the game. He was doing everything in his power to get a winner too. Fergie-esque"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:10Z 196.8K followers, 52.5K engagements

"Michael Carricks Manchester United are one of the best teams in the world at breaking down a low block. Threats from every angle with depth off the bench. Its just about creating those conditions more often i.e. control. Only got it at 0-1 down as West Ham gave it to them"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:27Z 196.8K followers, 146.1K engagements

"Surprised my timeline isnt flooded with Carrick/United praise after that second half 🤔 Lots of surprising takes. They played against a seriously well executed deep block fighting for their lives Utd got the tactical respect of a title-challenging team & did pretty much all they could (in a situation they arent all too familiar with; those blocks are for City) Lots of surprising takes. They played against a seriously well executed deep block fighting for their lives Utd got the tactical respect of a title-challenging team & did pretty much all they could (in a situation they arent all too"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:40Z 196.8K followers, 91.7K engagements

"🚨 Liam Rosenior has changed Chelseas system. Not a tweak. Not a temporary solution. A genuine structural shift with major long-term implications. Whats changed and how it reshapes the project 👇 FULL breakdown EXCLUSIVELY @ & X Subscriptions. http://EBL2017.com/p/liam-rosenior-has-changed-chelseas http://EBL2017.com/p/liam-rosenior-has-changed-chelseas"
X Link 2026-02-11T09:32Z 196.8K followers, 132K engagements

"Spurs sacking Thomas Frank is premature with the lack of squad depth alongside the injuries. He himself is partly to blame for taking too long to settle on a specific way of playing in the early months but with so many injuries it almost became impossible stick to one idea"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:09Z 196.8K followers, 37.3K engagements

"He did seem to be suffering psychologically though. Looked like a man who was feeling the pressure. Despite that Spurs should have given him a season at least. Only a few days earlier Spurs were excellent tactically against United until Romero let Thomas Frank down (again)"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:09Z 196.8K followers, 21.5K engagements

"I aint going through that again. I refuse. @EBL2017 Tottenham should go for amorim @EBL2017 Tottenham should go for amorim"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:14Z 196.8K followers, 46.7K engagements

"Pretty much. Some unfortunate circumstances sure but Thomas Frank only has himself to blame. You have to take entire accountability in life. Otherwise you never learn. A great example of that is Ange's tenure at Forest. Spent half his time making excuses. No accountability I noted this in my initial Thomas Frank to Spurs thread and his unwillingness to stick to one idea will be the biggest reason he fails. No identity with the ball often too passive in the mid-block disconnect with the fans. Mourinho-esque. I don't think this one ends well ❌ https://t.co/vIOBblTBzn I noted this in my initial"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:24Z 196.8K followers, 26.9K engagements

"If you were in a relegation battle and wanted a coach to get you out of it Thomas Frank would be at the very top of that list"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:34Z 196.8K followers, 204K engagements

"Ange [---]. At least De Zerbi would bring some entertaining football back to Spurs. At least De Zerbi would bring some entertaining football back to Spurs"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:43Z 196.8K followers, 68.5K engagements

"Spurs' two best players this season have been Simons (lately) and Kudus (when he was fit). That's a positive reflection on Thomas Frank as they were the two big money signings in the summer. Concerning that the club spent another 60m on Danso + Tel which he had no say in 🤦♂"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:58Z 196.8K followers, 37.7K engagements

"Spurs were well set tactically last night once again. Good detail in the build-up when playing direct when holding possession higher and defensively. Problem Lack of physicality across the team compared to Newcastle. Simply lost too many duels and lacked depth to compete"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:02Z 196.8K followers, 73K engagements

"Is that Thomas Frank's fault When the team are well set tactically but the profiles at his disposal simply cannot compete with the opposition We also must acknowledge that Eddie Howe deserves credit for changing Newcastle's man-to-man press to zonal which gave them an edge"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:02Z 196.8K followers, 18.2K engagements

"Eddie Howe and Newcastle the latest team to use the diamond press. It gave them an optimal balance of getting pressure on the ball when Spurs built out from the back but it also gave them an extra defensive number in the middle to win duels when Spurs were direct. Eddie Howe 👏"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:06Z 196.8K followers, 65.4K engagements

"@TalkinTactics With the ball definitely. Defensively both as bad as each other"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:13Z 196.8K followers, [----] engagements

"A lot to discuss from Manchester United and Michael Carricks point of view post West Ham Short and long term implications are clear. Thread out in the am"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:19Z 196.8K followers, 28.9K engagements

"Statement from City. All eyes on Arsenal tomorrow night"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:10Z 196.8K followers, 57K engagements

"Arne Slot and Liverpool reminding us of just how special they can be. In total control away at Sunderland. Aint seen a team dominate Sunderland like this in the first half. Arsenal only took control once Sunderland scored. City only took control after several subs. Yet 0-0"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:58Z 196.8K followers, 89.1K engagements

"You shake hands with the devil good luck. Dyche knew what he was getting himself"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:23Z 196.8K followers, 56.3K engagements

"🚨 Michael Carricks system is clear. 4-2-4 build-up. 3-2-5 attack. Diamond press. But recent details expose gaps What his tenure has revealed about Manchester Uniteds structural & recruitment needs 👇 FULL breakdown EXCLUSIVELY @ & X Subscriptions. http://EBL2017.com/p/michael-carricks-system-is-clear http://EBL2017.com/p/michael-carricks-system-is-clear"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:29Z 196.8K followers, 109.7K engagements

"Nottingham Forest knew what they were getting with Sean Dyche. A coach who's game-model is old-school/limited in possession but robust and reliable defensively. Their squad supersedes the profile of Nuno and Dyche but needs a middle ground (Ange too extreme). Thomas Frank"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:54Z 196.8K followers, 40.3K engagements

"If you were in a relegation battle and wanted a coach to get you out of it Sean Dyche would be at the very top of that list. If you were in a relegation battle and wanted a coach to get you out of it Thomas Frank would be at the very top of that list. If you were in a relegation battle and wanted a coach to get you out of it Thomas Frank would be at the very top of that list"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:55Z 196.8K followers, 30.3K engagements

"Vitor Pereira would be an excellent fit at Nottingham Forest IF he plays a back [--]. His implementation of it at Wolves was superb. Only got sacked because the club sold his best players and failed to replace them but also because he switched to a poorly drilled back [--]. 3-4-3 🔐"
X Link 2026-02-12T09:07Z 196.8K followers, 101.7K engagements

"I just know INEOS are praying Luis Enrique becomes available in the summer. 🚨 Thomas Tuchel has agreed a new contract to stay on as England manager until [----] as @JNorthcroft and @Lawton_Times called. An announcement could come as early as today. Tuchel's current deal was due to expire after the World Cup. Tuchel one of the names considered by https://t.co/nf3XUpIpHm 🚨 Thomas Tuchel has agreed a new contract to stay on as England manager until [----] as @JNorthcroft and @Lawton_Times called. An announcement could come as early as today. Tuchel's current deal was due to expire after the World"
X Link 2026-02-12T09:17Z 196.8K followers, 66K engagements

"Thomas Tuchel extending with England changes the equation for Manchester United. He was one of the elite external options but that door is now closed. Which makes the evaluation of Carricks system even more important with him more likely to get the job now. Full breakdown 👇 🚨 Michael Carricks system is clear. 4-2-4 build-up. 3-2-5 attack. Diamond press. But recent details expose gaps What his tenure has revealed about Manchester Uniteds structural & recruitment needs 👇 FULL breakdown EXCLUSIVELY @ https://t.co/g4pUv5j5tB & X Subscriptions. 🚨 Michael Carricks system is clear. 4-2-4"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:10Z 196.8K followers, 52.2K engagements

"RT @EBL2017: Thomas Tuchel extending with England changes the equation for Manchester United. He was one of the elite external options bu"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:05Z 196.8K followers, [--] engagements

"Keith Andrews' Brentford. Man-to-man high happy to defend low often transition from a low block into a high press. 4-2-4 or 4-2-1-3 build. Try to lure you out to play quickly into 1v1 situations high. Dynamic in open play. Good blend of 'to feet' players and 'runners'"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:11Z 196.8K followers, 37.1K engagements

"Physical technical compact and well balanced. They frustrate and gain advantages as they take their time to load the box for long throws and set plays. Proper test. Especially under the lights along with recent injuries to Havertz + Merino who thrive in these kind of games"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:11Z 196.8K followers, 20.1K engagements

"Brentford want to make games scrappy and chaotic. Arsenal want to take that away from them. Arsenal must compete pin them back prevent them from pressing high with dynamic open play movements and be ruthless in decisive moments. Blend of control + transition threat = key"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:11Z 196.8K followers, 17.1K engagements

"Arsenal have had quite a few tactical issues in that half. Big half-time team-talk for Mikel and his staff to organise the collective"
X Link 2026-02-12T20:47Z 196.8K followers, 50K engagements

"Man-to-man defending until the very last moments. Didnt let Arsenal sustain pressure aside from a slow start to the second half. Masterclass in how to nullify a superior team by Keith Andrews and Brentford. A masterclass on how to see out a game from Keith Andrews/Brentford. Played ALL of stoppage time in Newcastles half. Penned them in with pressing compactness from throw-ins looking after the ball and through set pieces. Loaded the box and sustained attacks on the 2nd phase. A masterclass on how to see out a game from Keith Andrews/Brentford. Played ALL of stoppage time in Newcastles half."
X Link 2026-02-12T21:58Z 196.8K followers, 73.8K engagements

"B-list options for a B-list club. 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur have added Marco Rose and Edin Terzic to their list of potential candidates to succeed Thomas Frank. Roberto De Zerbi Mauricio Pochettino and Robbie Keane are all also believed to feature prominently in the club's thoughts. @Matt_Law_DT and https://t.co/gOyOOPxsgk 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur have added Marco Rose and Edin Terzic to their list of potential candidates to succeed Thomas Frank. Roberto De Zerbi Mauricio Pochettino and Robbie Keane are all also believed to feature prominently in the club's thoughts. @Matt_Law_DT"
X Link 2026-02-13T11:32Z 196.8K followers, 77.7K engagements

"Nothing different to what Thomas Frank did with his back [--]. Although a fresh face can provide a bounce and extra clarity + conviction with his ideas as that is the only system Tudor has played for the last decade. With Frank there was less certainty and a man feeling the heat"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:01Z 196.8K followers, 16.3K engagements

"RT @EBL2017: Arne Slot's recent structural adjustments are subtle but decisive. Balance restored. Compactness improved. Title-winning dyn"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:02Z 196.8K followers, [--] engagements

"Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. 5-4-1 low block. Never thought I'd see the day"
X Link 2025-11-06T09:12Z 196.8K followers, 3.9M engagements

"Arne Slot's recent structural adjustments are subtle but decisive. Balance restored. Compactness improved. Title-winning dynamics back. Words on Liverpool's future under Arne Slot. Full breakdown 👇 🚨 Arne Slot is still elite. Liverpools recent tactical dynamics are the clearest evidence yet. What changed and what it means for Liverpools long-term ceiling 👇 FULL breakdown EXCLUSIVELY @ https://t.co/pRoVRbhSxZ & X Subscriptions. 🚨 Arne Slot is still elite. Liverpools recent tactical dynamics are the clearest evidence yet. What changed and what it means for Liverpools long-term ceiling 👇"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:34Z 196.8K followers, 39.8K engagements

"Mathias Jensen is one of the most tactically intelligent players in the Premier League"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:22Z 196.8K followers, 59.5K engagements

"Move your brain from a fear state to a trust state by visualising your ideal future. Work towards it peacefully. @TaraSwart"
X Link 2026-02-15T13:33Z 196.8K followers, 21.4K engagements

"Arsenal should never have open-play creativity issues with the squad Arteta has at his disposal"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:43Z 196.8K followers, 94K engagements

"Oh man. Saka #10 Madueke right wing. Saka dictates attacks creatively makes penetrative runs in behind can interchange and underlap + overlap for Madueke can carry and pass in transition and defends superbly. Saka's Messi-arc + Madueke is best on the right wing. I am here for it. Saka #10 Madueke right wing. Saka dictates attacks creatively makes penetrative runs in behind can interchange and underlap + overlap for Madueke can carry and pass in transition and defends superbly. Saka's Messi-arc + Madueke is best on the right wing. I am here for it"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:47Z 196.8K followers, 104.2K engagements

"I hope that Calafiori injury is minor but it is a blessing in disguise. Its after giving Arteta SERIOUSLY encouraging problems. Saka and Madueke can co-exist ✅ Eze on the left is a creative dream ✅ The initial line up was much less balanced dynamics wise. This is top man"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:52Z 196.8K followers, 64.2K engagements

"Raheem Sterling was a world class #10 in his pomp. Saka is that but with ball-striking on both feet. Arguably even better in that role than on the wing. Also lets an unstoppable threat in Madueke play alongside him. Can penetrate dribble interchange carry pass shoot. 🤯"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:56Z 196.8K followers, 58.6K engagements

"Arsenal look better with a stable presence in the #6"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:58Z 196.8K followers, 129.9K engagements

"That [--] minute blitz is enough to give Arteta the epiphany he needs to maximise Arsenals margins. 22/23 dynamics. Back [--] build and support front [--] attack. Fluid but sensibly balanced. Except now its much better because of the XI depth defensive + set-piece dominance"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:08Z 196.8K followers, 80.7K engagements

"Calafiori left back Lewis-Skelly in midfield Martinelli on the left. Meh. White right back Eze in midfield Madueke on the right. Meh. Now Lewis-Skelly Eze Martinelli. White Saka Madueke. Two elite triangles offensively. Swap Rice for Nelli in serious games. Boom"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:11Z 196.8K followers, 52.3K engagements

"Dynamics are dynamics. A 5-4-1 block is a 5-4-1 block. If the XI that Arteta picked actually started the game then I guarantee you that the control would have been there but the offensive dynamism Eze with two assists No way. Wouldve been a controlled but suboptimal win. @EBL2017 It is Wigan though mate @EBL2017 It is Wigan though mate"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:18Z 196.8K followers, 37.1K engagements

"I'll be completely blown away if Arteta starts with anything other than Saka in the #10 + Madueke on the right against Wolves. How can he start with anything other than that after what happened on the weekend A 4-0 blitz inside half an hour Should find a way in for Eze too"
X Link 2026-02-16T15:42Z 196.8K followers, 90.7K engagements

"AI will only replace you if youre not special at what you do"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:16Z 196.8K followers, 44.9K engagements

"Impressive stuff from Rosenior once again. The tactical intentions and execution in possession has been flat out elite in recent games. No if buts or maybes"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:26Z 196.8K followers, 49K engagements

"If Brighton were to foolishly sacked Hrzeler Spurs should be in for him. Tactical question marks arise in the mid-block but he profiles as an elite coach regardless. Would also need to answer if he can lead a top club. A risk but arent they all Hrzeler = a logical risk"
X Link 2026-02-14T21:38Z 196.8K followers, 54.2K engagements

"I get a little deflated when I see an Arsenal XI with Trossard/Martinelli on the left instead of Eze. But Eze still needs to show more. He gets crowded out in central areas sure but look at Bruno Fernandes. He doesn't accept not getting involved Eze needs to be like that"
X Link 2026-02-15T12:48Z 196.8K followers, 46.2K engagements

"Saka #10. Oh baby"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:31Z 196.8K followers, 112.7K engagements

"Now you see why I said Arsenal are still not at their max level even though they are 1st in England 1st in Europe in the final of the Carabao Cup and on the way to the next round of the FA Cup. I aint greedy. I know this team is capable of more. We have just seen that"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:26Z 196.8K followers, 70.8K engagements

"Lewis-Skelly doesnt rotate enough as part of the wide triangle. Stays inverted & low too often. Can run games from there with his qualities but it negatively impacts the dynamism because he doesnt interchange enough. Also needs to mature defensively. Hell be fine in time"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:58Z 196.8K followers, 32.1K engagements

"Get it all right and you can do what Atleti did to them (4-0). But that doesnt happen as often as one may suspect because of their quality. Pedri and de Jong make you defend. Yamal and Raphinha only need one moment in attack. If they could suffer theyd be better"
X Link 2026-02-16T20:47Z 196.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Jrgen Klopp and Liverpool have drastically adapted their traditional 4-3-3 by implementing a brand new 3-2-5 system with inverted fullbacks. Trent Alexander-Arnold's inversions into midfield in particular have unlocked his own AND Liverpool's game this season 🔴⚪ MEGA-THREAD"
X Link 2023-04-18T13:09Z 196.8K followers, 1.5M engagements

"It seems like Pochettino will take a flexible approach to Chelsea's tactical framework. This means that Chelsea will consistently play the same system but slightly tweak dynamics depending on their own personnel & how the opposition play. That's definitely a positive. A thread"
X Link 2023-07-29T19:05Z 196.8K followers, 866.6K engagements

"If the reports surrounding Timber's quicker-than-expected return from injury are true then it will make a MASSIVE difference to Arsenal's season He offers the best of Zinchenko (pass volume and technical security) and Tomiyasu (defensive qualities). He is an elite talent 💯"
X Link 2023-11-15T11:19Z 196.8K followers, 496.2K engagements

"I write this with a heavy heart: I was appointed as the 'Lead First Team Analyst' for a club in the EFL. I leave Ireland tomorrow. I have gone through a lot to get to this stage but dreams come true if you work hard enough despite life being tough 💯 Thank you so so much ❤"
X Link 2024-01-12T17:19Z 196.8K followers, 3.4M engagements

"Havertz offers a solution in the biggest games to play over teams who press with relentless aggression. We saw that today against Konat and van Dijk. It's time to stop making a mockery of the fact that Arsenal signed him for specific circumstances & embrace his useful profile"
X Link 2024-02-04T18:33Z 196.8K followers, 376K engagements

"Virgil van Dijk. The best defender who has ever lived"
X Link 2024-02-25T17:44Z 196.8K followers, 3.6M engagements

"Let me let you in on a little secret - Mikel Arteta's Arsenal did NOT go to the Etihad to sit back behind the ball. That was not the plan. City simply forced them back but Arsenal are one of the few teams who can excel when plan A fails. They are ELITE defensively. THREAD 🚨"
X Link 2024-03-31T21:53Z 196.8K followers, 1.6M engagements

"A tribute to Arsenal's historical performance at the Bernabu. Every player gets a mention before we talk about the man at the helm. The man who is responsible for this special moment in Arsenal history. The man who constructed a game-plan from heaven Mikel Arteta. THREAD 🔴"
X Link 2025-04-16T21:29Z 196.8K followers, 1.2M engagements

"Benjamin eko has the potential to become the best #9 IN THE WORLD 🤯 We are talking about a 6'4 speed demon. Someone who is unstoppable in transition. An elite ball-striker. Oh and he can dribble. eko is an ALIEN The exact profile Mikel Arteta's Arsenal need. THREAD 🔴"
X Link 2025-06-02T10:00Z 196.8K followers, 1.5M engagements

"Eberechi Eze. My prayers have been answered"
X Link 2025-08-20T18:59Z 196.8K followers, 459.2K engagements

"There you have it. 1-0 down at St. James Park. Arteta goes to a 2-1-7 (yes [--] on the top line). Arsenal come back to win. Too defensive eh Have that 👊 Trust him with your life"
X Link 2025-09-28T17:34Z 196.8K followers, 331.9K engagements

"The mentality. Cold-blooded killer. Arteta to @iamAlexHowell on Gyokeres: With Viktor when you look at him it's very difficult to understand his emotion because he looks straight at you and you don't really know. He doesnt seem too affected by whether they're really high or low. That's what we need the Arteta to @iamAlexHowell on Gyokeres: With Viktor when you look at him it's very difficult to understand his emotion because he looks straight at you and you don't really know. He doesnt seem too affected by whether they're really high or low. That's what we need the"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:24Z 196.8K followers, 124.5K engagements

"Pep was never going to go out without a whimper. Come on. Embrace the challenge or die"
X Link 2026-02-08T20:38Z 196.8K followers, 78K engagements

"@Ample_Heft Wharton isn't the one anyway. Too similar to Mainoo. Need a proper #6 if there is any on the market. If not a #8 turned #6 like Tonali would be sensible"
X Link 2026-02-09T20:47Z 196.8K followers, [----] engagements

"@BrandonTalksAFC Not a long-term one"
X Link 2026-02-14T21:41Z 196.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Awful timing for Arsenal ahead of the North London Derby Very difficult to prepare for a game when you have little-to-no prior information on the opposition especially if a coach with little experience is in charge. Luckily Arsenal's principles and ability to adapt is elite"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:19Z 196.8K followers, 197.4K engagements

"🚨 Arne Slot is still elite. Liverpools recent tactical dynamics are the clearest evidence yet. What changed and what it means for Liverpools long-term ceiling 👇 FULL breakdown EXCLUSIVELY @ & X Subscriptions. http://EBL2017.com/p/arne-slot-has-restored-liverpools http://EBL2017.com/p/arne-slot-has-restored-liverpools"
X Link 2026-02-13T07:37Z 196.8K followers, 89.4K engagements

"Michael Carrick has taken Middlesbrough from 22nd to 3rd in just [--] games as manager at the club. Im unsure its possible to comprehend how special that is especially when considering his style represents that of the elites (4-2-4 ➡ 3-2-5 in possession 4-4-1-1 off the ball)"
X Link 2023-02-20T10:29Z 196.8K followers, 1.9M engagements

"GOOD LUCK preparing to play against Arsenal next season. It'll be a guessing game. If you press which fullback will invert and which #8 will drop deep If you go man-to-man they can play long to Havertz & can create artificial transitions. If you sit deep pff. No chance"
X Link 2023-07-21T11:01Z 196.8K followers, 3.9M engagements

"Mauricio Pochettino still has a lot of question marks around him but the Brighton game showcased tactical qualities Chelsea haven't seen in a LONG TIME. Below in this in-depth thread I break down how Pochettino set Chelsea up to a 🔝 standard on AND off the ball. THREAD 🔵"
X Link 2023-07-25T08:42Z 196.8K followers, 1.6M engagements

"Saka is dragging this Arsenal team towards the title. He needs more help. Forget world class talk hes elite. Up there with the very best in the world"
X Link 2023-11-25T19:21Z 196.8K followers, 674.4K engagements

"Declan Rice has the match-winning gene just like Rodri except hes 10x better defensively AND an elite #8. Stop debating guys - hes the best #6 in the world"
X Link 2023-12-05T22:19Z 196.8K followers, 927.5K engagements

"Martin degaard is an ELITE player is his new all-encompassing role. In the #10 he had natural limitations that prevented him from reaching the likes of KDB. He's a different profile now more like Bernardo Silva. Somehow Arteta's Arsenal are going to get better. THREAD 🚨"
X Link 2024-02-18T11:00Z 196.8K followers, 806.3K engagements

"Benjamin eko Arsenal Football Club Mikel Arteta. This my friends will be the signing that propels Arsenal onto Manchester City's level. eko will be Arteta's very own version of Erling Haaland. If they get the deal done it's the BEST signing of the window 💯 THREAD 🔴"
X Link 2024-05-31T12:31Z 196.8K followers, 2.4M engagements

"Saka has played right wing left back and right wing back. There's quite literally nobody like him"
X Link 2024-06-30T18:22Z 196.8K followers, 5.1M engagements

"Arsenal's tactics against Unai Emery's Aston Villa were flawless. After a summer away from Arteta's team it was nice to remind ourselves of how special Arsenal can be. As far as control goes they are on City's level 💯 However Arteta deserves and NEEDS more. THREAD 🚨👇"
X Link 2024-08-25T21:01Z 196.8K followers, 1.4M engagements

"Spurs 0-1 Arsenal. With several key starters injured Seor Mikel Arteta cooked up a tactical masterclass of the highest order 💯 THREAD 👇"
X Link 2024-09-15T21:05Z 196.8K followers, 841.4K engagements

"Jos Mourinho in the low block. Jrgen Klopp in the high press. Pep Guardiola in possession. Mikel Arteta. The most complete manager alive. He's going down in history. The titles will follow. Trust me on that 🔴⚪"
X Link 2024-09-22T17:46Z 196.8K followers, 3.7M engagements

"10 men for [--] minutes no degaard. Only drew in the last kick of the game away at Pep's City and it feels like a loss. Mentality monsters"
X Link 2024-09-22T17:51Z 196.8K followers, 279.8K engagements

"Spurs away on Sunday Atalanta away on THURSDAY (whilst City played on Wednesday) City away on Sunday. The physical and mental fatigue must have been off the scale yet Arsenal only conceded in the 98th minute after playing an entire half with [--] MEN. Unbelievable"
X Link 2024-09-22T17:57Z 196.8K followers, 249.8K engagements

"And thats the difference between van Dijk and Saliba - dealing with direct play"
X Link 2025-02-05T20:20Z 196.8K followers, 5.3M engagements

"Fella plays his own sport. Never seen anybody like him. So far and away the best centre back in the world and the best I have ever seen. He has that Messi gene where he wows me every time I watch him and hes a defender"
X Link 2025-09-17T21:21Z 196.8K followers, 572.9K engagements

"Havertz has made himself undroppable already. So useful in every moment. He epitomises everything thats great about Arsenal. Outlet against man-to-man presses excels in duels set-piece asset leads the press arrives from deep high. Not aesthetic but extremely functional"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:03Z 196.8K followers, 17.7K engagements

"Jesus' run doesn't help in this moment but Madueke needs to become less comfortable with hanging wide and dribbling. You're not going to score goals reliably receiving outside the width of the [--]. Minimum width maximum height. Salah the king of this moment. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020453356930527342 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020453356930527342"
X Link 2026-02-08T11:03Z 196.8K followers, 37.4K engagements

"If I saw this at u10 level I'd be tearing my hair out. Neither Jones or Mac Allister communicate to manage the run right beside them. They know it's there but neither are diligent enough to take responsibility to manage it. Blaming Alisson is missing the point entirely. 😡"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:20Z 196.8K followers, 234.5K engagements

"Michael Carrick's Manchester United are especially good in possession. So much so that with better profiles in a few positions they might just be elite in that moment Emery-esque 4-2-2-2 vs the man-to-man press. Narrow front [--] to isolate 1v1's and to land on second balls 👇"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:34Z 196.8K followers, 96.8K engagements

"Mainoo purposely passed this ball into the ground so it would bounce and bypass West Ham's defenders. He's a genius both technically and psychologically"
X Link 2026-02-11T17:23Z 196.8K followers, 54.9K engagements

"🚨 Brentford forced Arsenal into a game they didnt want. In a title race these games are decisive. The structural details. The individual demands. The margins that define champions. Full breakdown 👇 X Subscriptions http://EBL2017.com/p/what-brentford-revealed-about-arsenals http://EBL2017.com/p/what-brentford-revealed-about-arsenals"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:44Z 196.8K followers, 135.9K engagements

"A reminder. Football is Pep's world. We all live in it. I realised that its Peps world and were all just living in it quite a while ago. Everything we see in the modern game stems from him and hes still dominating. I feel stupid for ever doubting anything he ever did (not that I do that often). I realised that its Peps world and were all just living in it quite a while ago. Everything we see in the modern game stems from him and hes still dominating. I feel stupid for ever doubting anything he ever did (not that I do that often)"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:29Z 196.8K followers, 43.4K engagements

"Zubimendi has been getting too goal hungry lately. To the point where he's spending more time crashing the box and between the lines than in the #6. It's okay if there are opposite vertical movements (rotating with degaard) but when there's not balance is negatively affected"
X Link 2026-02-15T12:43Z 196.8K followers, 45.3K engagements

"What I noticed with Madueke Saka and Eze on the pitch at the same time was extra ball losses in the final third. Extra transitions to defend. But that also means there's more opportunities to counter-press. More space for elite forwards to exploit. Arteta. We need more of it"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:31Z 196.8K followers, 53.6K engagements

"Kai Havertz dictating Arsenal's build-up and how Sunderland press with zero direct involvement 👇 This is a classic example of what Arteta means when he says Havertz creates space for others 👏"
X Link 2026-02-08T11:00Z 196.8K followers, 50.6K engagements

"Tomorrows agenda: Release a pre-written article on Arne Slot/Liverpool (5%). Attend a classified meeting (20%). Analyse tonights event at the Gtech Community Stadium (65%). Assess Roseniors Hull return (10%). Percentages equate to brain power required for each task"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:20Z 196.8K followers, 27.5K engagements

"Igor Tudor has a similar tactical approach and philosophy to Conte. 3-4-3 base. Defend man-to-man from the goal kick 5-2-3 in open play which is happy to defend deep. 4-2-4 build-up with one wingback high one low. 3-2-5 in attack. Sensible in the short-run. Not long-term. 🚨 Tottenham Hotspur reach verbal agreement with Igor Tudor to become interim head coach. 47yo Croatian set to join #THFC on contract to end of season; no permanent option. Arrives with big-club experience. Process led by Venkatesham & Lange @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/mhne30c4jU 🚨 Tottenham Hotspur reach verbal agreement"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:58Z 196.8K followers, 66.8K engagements

"Highly highly important thread out on Arsenal in the morning. So much to take from that Brentford game"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:49Z 196.8K followers, 42.8K engagements

"The thing that makes Guardiola so great is the constant questioning of his own system despite the limited amount of time to think. No other coach questions their own team like he does. That obsession and braveness to change is what makes him the GOAT. He never settles. Ever"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:27Z 196.8K followers, 46.6K engagements

"Think theoretically or fall behind. I didnt invent anything in football. Having studied philosophy my career has taught me to always question myself and to question even the safest things. Francesco Farioli https://t.co/Xj8cgS6Q5W I didnt invent anything in football. Having studied philosophy my career has taught me to always question myself and to question even the safest things. Francesco Farioli https://t.co/Xj8cgS6Q5W"
X Link 2026-02-15T09:14Z 196.8K followers, 25.4K engagements

"Arsenal were frightening yesterday. The attacking dynamics were elite with Saka inside. With tweaks they translate to competitive games. Arteta needs to release the shackles for the run-in. This is the way to do it. Full breakdown 👇 X Subscriptions http://EBL2017.com/p/the-dynamics-that-unlock-arsenals http://EBL2017.com/p/the-dynamics-that-unlock-arsenals"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:05Z 196.8K followers, 117.2K engagements

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