Arsenals resentment of teams that defend against them

Originally Posted by borsuk

arsenal are one of the most, if not the most, predictable sides in the league. they have one way to play which is based around patterns of passing designed to get the ball into certain areas and create overloads. if a team is well organised, disciplined and physically up to the demands of their play then they are fairly impotent. they've shown it time and time again against us.

you make them sound like a Benitez team. probably not far off, except without the power and change of tempo - or long ball option.

Originally Posted by Harri Jaffa

*tin hat on*

We can be a little predictable at times. Too much fannying around looking for the perfect pass/run near the edge of the box OR worrying more about keeping possession rather than trying something more incisive

very much so - pass pass pass pass hurry pass hurry back to keeper and hoof

Originally Posted by Lok

Yes but we have a plan b (AKA give it to Nani), Arsenal don't.

very true. variation in tactics should be united's key advantage.

Originally Posted by Father Christmas

Someone should remind Wenger and Arsenal how they played when they managed to win their last trophy.

exactly

They do have a long ball option. In Feb/March last year they won quite a few late points playing hit and hope to Bendtner. He's just a bit shit.

I'm looking forward to a real passing side (aka Barca) destroy them in the CL again next month.