#2 Arsenal’s new formation
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Ever since the Gunners switched to the formidable 3-4-2-1 system, Wenger’s men have looked like a new side. The same three at the back system that fired Chelsea to the title will help Arsenal lift the FA Cup on Saturday. Funnily enough, it was the 3-0 thrashing at the Emirates that inspired this tactical change from Antonio Conte, now Arsenal have followed similar suit.
The 3-4-2-1 system suits every single Arsenal player in the squad, it brings out the best in the players. The shape of the system offers defensive protection through all phases of the team. Since the switch to three at the back, Arsenal have conceded only five goals in seven games.
Attacking wise, the formation allows Arsenal to constantly sustain width during the build-up, the wing-backs stay pitched on either flank. With that sustained width, the two behind the striker in Mesut Özil and Alexis Sánchez are allowed to free roam across the final third, equating to 15 goals in seven games. Chelsea haven’t faced this form of Arsenal and I don’t think they’ll fare too well when they do this Sunday.
