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#3. Fullbacks providing necessary width and centre-backs lending solidity
Arsenal has one of the best right-backs in the world in the shape of Hector Bellerin, who is tireless with his overlapping runs. He also combines very well with the likes of Lacazette and Aubemyang and keeps playing passes or crosses from the flanks.
Bellerin is into his 7th season with the Gunners and has played in 175 matches for them. His flamboyant style suits Arsenal’s fluid and slick game very well.
Arsenal’s left back Sead Kolasinac has been a very good signing too. He is not as frequent in his overlaps as Bellerin, but makes his fair share of overlaps and is arguably a better defensive player than Bellerin.
Arsenal’s centre-backs Mustafi, Holding and Sokratis provide the necessary cover for the advancing full-backs as well are usually spot on with their positioning. Moreover, Arsenal does not play a high line usually and their centre-backs have to defend deep most of the times. Mustafi is very strong in the air and Socratis is very dependable with his tackles. They provide the Gunners with a strong spine and make them a complete, well-rounded side.
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