Premier League 2018/19: 3 things Arsenal must do to defeat Manchester City

Manchester City v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League
Fernandinho is Manchester City's version of Busquets

#1 Counter City's High Line

Arsenal v Chelsea - International Champions Cup 2018
The electrifying Aubameyang will look to break in with speed

Even with two or three at the back, City tend to push up and retain possession while maintaining an extremely high line but this is something that can and must be exploited.

Emery does need all his players to track back and regain a compact shape after losing the ball but he must designate the wingers to anticipate any weak passage of play and break at every opportunity available.

Iwobi and Aubameyang are the ones that can do the job with the likes of Mkhitaryan and Ozil needing to be on their toes if Arsenal are to take the game to City.

It is a gamble between stability and energy-sapping high tempo requirements but the new Arsenal manager has to decide whether he should be playing for a draw or go for the win in his very first game as this match could help him in convincing Arsenal fans that he is worthy of the job.


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