Why is Saka suddenly not getting doubled, tripled up? Why is he suddenly getting enough space in the channel to drive the ball into? Your answers to those questions will tell whether you truly understand what you’re watching when you watch Arsenal play.

This isn’t the “predictable” Arsenal you saw last season. The new signings have injected verticality into Arsenal’s attack: Zubimendi— Penetrative vertical passing Gyokeres— Space creation by pinning the CBs, vertical runs Eze— Incisive passing & carrying https://t.co/x0PatR8DAV

This isn’t the “predictable” Arsenal you saw last season. The new signings have injected verticality into Arsenal’s attack: Zubimendi— Penetrative vertical passing Gyokeres— Space creation by pinning the CBs, vertical runs Eze— Incisive passing & carrying https://t.co/x0PatR8DAV

There’s only one reason this is happening.

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It’s astonishing how Chelsea have managed to reduce their best deeplying playmaker to just box crashing.

It’s astonishing how Chelsea have managed to reduce their best deeplying playmaker to just box crashing.

Ignore Saka for a moment. Look at how Martinelli is suddenly getting so much space to attack in the box this season. Against Atlético, the amount of empty space available for him to attack in the box was insane. At some point, it even felt like a Gyökeres–Martinelli CF duo.

Ignore Saka for a moment. Look at how Martinelli is suddenly getting so much space to attack in the box this season. Against Atlético, the amount of empty space available for him to attack in the box was insane. At some point, it even felt like a Gyökeres–Martinelli CF duo.

This comp is a perfect example of how vital a CF is for Arsenal. See how free and desolate the CF position is for Arsenal. The defenders were not compact, and his runs were easily stopped, albeit fouled. This clip is a good example of why you need a target man up front.

This is one of the best midfield talents in football A rare blend of strong central carrying from deep, incisive passing from all phases, & a natural mix of athleticism, physicality, press resistance There are only about 3 players in football with this combination of attributes

This is one of the best midfield talents in football A rare blend of strong central carrying from deep, incisive passing from all phases, & a natural mix of athleticism, physicality, press resistance There are only about 3 players in football with this combination of attributes

Gyokeres has made Arsenal’s attack better this season, everything you are seeing isn’t coincidence, i spoke about it before the transfer. If you still don’t see it, you are simply blinded by agenda. https://t.co/79srfjOVYB

Look at the acres of space in-behind and in the channels for Saka and Martinelli to exploit. This only happens because Gyökeres pins the centre-backs instead of dropping deep or drifting wide. The freedom Arsenal’s wingers are enjoying this season is all thanks to him.

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Look at the acres of space in-behind and in the channels for Saka and Martinelli to exploit. This only happens because Gyökeres pins the centre-backs instead of dropping deep or drifting wide. The freedom Arsenal’s wingers are enjoying this season is all thanks to him.

Gyokeres even before the 2 goals was Arsenal’s best player against Atletico. A complete CF play from him: —Goals —Hold-up play —Link-up play —Channel runs —Pressing The amount of territorial dominance he gives Arsenal by occupying the box is just insane. https://t.co/jZHmK9ZvHs

Gyokeres even before the 2 goals was Arsenal’s best player against Atletico. A complete CF play from him: —Goals —Hold-up play —Link-up play —Channel runs —Pressing The amount of territorial dominance he gives Arsenal by occupying the box is just insane. https://t.co/jZHmK9ZvHs

Ignore the Zubimendi beautiful touch and pass for a moment and pay attention to Gyokeres’ box movement and anticipation. He was alert the moment Zubi touched the ball. No other Arsenal striker anticipates a pass like this, it’s instinctive. https://t.co/qEZzNAkNXf

Ignore the Zubimendi beautiful touch and pass for a moment and pay attention to Gyokeres’ box movement and anticipation. He was alert the moment Zubi touched the ball. No other Arsenal striker anticipates a pass like this, it’s instinctive. https://t.co/qEZzNAkNXf

Zubimendi is the best metronome/controller 6 in the world right now. What makes him unique is the ability to orchestrate every phase of play while dictating the tempo of the game A top aerial & ground dueler with high Iq and elite defensive game reading. https://t.co/vZ3BrgqkCk

Zubimendi is the best metronome/controller 6 in the world right now. What makes him unique is the ability to orchestrate every phase of play while dictating the tempo of the game A top aerial & ground dueler with high Iq and elite defensive game reading. https://t.co/vZ3BrgqkCk

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People were expecting this Arsenal vs Atlético game to be pure haram ball, only for it to turn out to be one of the most entertaining UCL matches this season.