Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, in his post-match game analysis of the Arsenal Atlanta game. Has said that Arsenal are hard to beat at home.
A recent goalless draw between Arsenal and Atalanta in the Champions League has attracted observers in the world of soccer. We’ll analyze their Defence with what it represents for the future of the Gunners.
Starting their journey in the Champions League away at Atalanta. Arsenal found themselves in a goal-deficient match, but it was anything but dull. The Gunners put forth an impressive defensive game, vexing the Italian club. Arsenal achieved a point due to David Raya’s defence. Although Gabriel Martinelli was given the chance to score the winning goal.
In this season, the Gunners have kept four clean sheets in their first five games. A brilliant improvement from their defence, which leaked too often in their past campaigns. A setback following the dismissal of Declan Rice against Brighton has revealed that they have improved their resilience.
Arsenal had a tough game
Even so, there is an area for further expansion. The number of goals scored by Arsenal right now. Six, is a source of anxiety with regards to their offensive success. But their defence offers a promising signal for Mikel Arteta and his team.
What implications does this defensive remodelling have for Arsenal’s incoming years? Let’s see:
- Confidence Boost: The strength of defence helps fill confidence within the team. The belief that their defenders can be trusted contributes to their greater performance.
- Title hopes: Being consistent at the back in the Premier League title race is important. If they continue to maintain their defensive strength, Arsenal will be a real competitor.
- European: In the Champions League, well-defended teams frequently make the difference. Arsenal’s capacity for irritating opponents could take them a long way in the competition.
- Player Development: Right now, talents such as Gabriel Martinelli and David Raya are doing very well. Their development drives this success.
Rio Ferdinand in post-match Arsenal Atlanta
Speaking on TNT Sports after the post-match of Arsenal Atlanta (via BBC). Rio Ferdinand said TNT Sports (via BBC Sport). “Arsenal are resolute now. They are a team that is hard to play against. Home or away, and that is not what you want as an opposition player.
“They are a team that other teams are looking at and thinking, ‘I’d rather give that one a miss.”
The match between Arsenal and Manchester City will be an important test of title challengers. Indeed if they are to clinch the game. Then they will have demonstrated their prowess to be a force to reckon with for the championship. But if they do fail, then it will be a point that they are likely to lose in title races.
The game will also be useful in showing how Arsenal will do in the Champions League competition. They have a difficult group, Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla are also in their group. This was a great match for Arsenal. And if they can manage to secure a better result. Against Manchester City then it will help them give confidence when facing Champions League games.
Arsenal team looks forward to facing a very tough test at the Etihad Stadium. In a match against Manchester City, the fans always look forward to the result. A victory would break their Etihad Win streak and send a powerful message. Arsenal is back, and their defensive strength is the core.
The draw makes Arsenal remain in the second in the English Premier League. After accumulating 11 points in the six games played. They remain a mere point behind first-placed Manchester City. The next game will see Arsenal in a league match. In the Emirate stadium against Leicester city to determine the weekend’s winner on Saturday.
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