Arsenal look a completely changed side under their new boss Mikel Arteta and according to Gary Neville, the Spaniard is trying to build something solid at the club.
The Gunners might not have picked up maximum points under Mikel Arteta but their new manager has ensured that each one of his players gives their 100 per cent whenever they step onto the pitch, no matter who the opposition is.
And pundit Gary Neville believes the Gunners boss wants to steady the defensive line first so that he can build his play from the back.
Neville said, as quoted : ”Arsenal have threatened to be better under Mikel Arteta, with a lot of draws and perhaps they haven’t got the victories they would have wanted.
“There have been improvements in defence, up until Sunday, where they reverted to type with some really sloppy play.
“Everton could have scored three or four goals in that last 10 or 15 minutes.
“We always expect a bounce from new managers. You can spot the differences in Arsenal since Arteta took over.
“Arteta is trying to build from a base whereby his team have been shambolic defensively all season, trying to correct that. You have to try and stop the conceding of goals initially.
“Arsenal are well away from getting to the top, top level, and we can’t expect too many changes overnight, just small steps in the right direction.
“It’s key to get the right players in the right positions, and cover up the weaknesses, which is what Arteta is trying to do; play a system that covers for the fact his centre-backs still struggle defensively and his goalkeeper as well at times.”
Mikel Arteta tactics – Verdict:
Arsenal are ninth on the Premier League table meaning they still have an outside chance of making it to the Champions League.
Practically though this chance is very slim and Mikel Arteta might have already started planning for the upcoming season. And in order to make the 2020-21 season a success, the manager would most certainly want to bring in some fresh faces during the summer transfer window.
