Arsenal 4 - 2 Tottenham: 3 things we noticed from an Arsenal perspective | Premier League 2018-19

Aubameyang celebrates his opening goal against Tottenham on Sunday
Aubameyang celebrates his opening goal against Tottenham on Sunday

#3 Arsenal are more incisive with their passing and attacking

The Gunners have directness in their attacking play this season
The Gunners have directness in their attacking play this season

The incisiveness and the way The Gunners have played through the lines of opposition defences this season has been particularly impressive, and once again the The Gunners did this to good effect against Spurs.

Unlike under Wenger, The Gunners have directness in their attacking play this season. Passing the ball sideways without any real desire to penetrate through the opposition defence often made The Gunners come unstuck most times, especially when they lose the ball in the middle of the park.

Unai Emery has brought belief and desire to the team while they are attacking, making them more incisive and direct.

Lucas Torreira has also been important to this directness of Arsenal's attacking play. He is always looking to thread a pass forward, not sideways or backwards.

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