Come Sunday, Manchester United will face one of their biggest tests of the season when they play Arsenal. Like Manchester clubs, Mikel Arteta’s sides are having a great season, one of their best in many years....CONTINUE READING
So far, the gunners have won all their games in the premier league except a loss and draw to Manchester United and Newcastle United respectively.
However, with the reverse fixture against Manchester United set to take place at the Emirates, Arsenal will be looking to get revenge. But Manchester United on their part will be looking to overcome the gunners just as they did with Manchester City.
What Ten Hag Could Do To 2 Of Arsenal’s Biggest Assets
So far this season, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka have been two of arsenal’s biggest threats this season. This season in the premier league, Odegaard has recorded 8 goals and 5 assists, while Saka has recorded 6 goals and 7 assists.
However, just like Ten Hag and Manchester United did to De Bruyne and Haaland, doing the same for De Bruyne and Saka could neutralize the Gunner’s threat. Well, below are 3 tactical masterstrokes Ten Hag could pull off against arsenal.
– Man-marking Saka:
Man-marking Bukayo Saka, who has been one of Arsenal’s biggest goal sources could give the Red Devils a huge advantage. It’s obvious that Saka can score and assist, so taking him out of the game would be taking a huge element of arsenal’s game out.
– Man-marking Odegaard:
Similar to Saka, Odegaard has also been a huge influence in Arsenal’s incredible form this season. So man-marking the Norwegian could also reduce arsenal’s creativity in midfield.
– Using 3 Center-backs:
Lastly, Ten Hag might choose to use 3 Center-backs against Arsenal. The main purpose of this could be to create a defensive assurance at the back against a free-scoring arsenal side.
