UEFA Europa League 2018-19: 3 reasons why Arsenal can turn the tables against Rennes

It is certainly going to be goals galore at the Emirates tonight!
It is certainly going to be goals galore at the Emirates tonight!

#2 Unai Emery's tactical brilliance

Unai Emery's formations can never be predicted, and that is exactly what separates him from the rest
Unai Emery's formations can never be predicted, and that is exactly what separates him from the rest

The Spaniard's man-management and tactics have brought a different dimension to the Arsenal squad and they have always impacted the Gunners' game. Arsenal look a resolute and well-organized side who are more keen to come out on top in every single battle against the top teams in the Premier League.

Unai Emery seems to learn his opponent with immense precision. Arsenal formed a 3-4-3 against Tottenham to beat their 4-4-2 formation. The same side played a 4-4-2 diamond against Chelsea to hold their 4-3-3 formation. Even against Manchester United, Arsenal changed their system to a 3-5-2 to tackle their 4-4-2 defensive line up. And they have won all the games above. This tells us how brilliant Unai Emery is when it comes to learning from his opponent and playing according to their weaknesses.

Arsenal lined up with a 4-man defence against Rennes, but the counter-attacking threat Rennes possess was enough to see off Arsenal. Tonight, Unai Emery could line up with a 3-5-2 to tackle their counter-attacking instincts. Considering the experience, Rennes have in such competitions, they are likely to post a defensive formation which will turn out fatal for the away side because it is nearly impossible to hold Arsenal to zero goals at the Emirates.

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Edited by Jong Ching Yee