Use This Brilliant Tactics Against Man City, Urges Mikel Arteta

By Willow Austin
Published on 2024-03-29 06:56:32

Mikel Arteta, the current manager of Arsenal, is set to face his former boss Pep Guardiola as Arsenal prepares to take on Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. This highly anticipated match will see Arteta aiming to secure another victory against the reigning Premier League champions.

In their last encounter, Arteta emerged victorious against Manchester City, and he will be looking to achieve a double win over the Cityzens in the league. However, this task will not be an easy one, especially considering Manchester City’s impressive record at home where they have not suffered a defeat in many months.

Historically, Arsenal has struggled at the Etihad Stadium, with previous visits resulting in defeats. Manchester City, under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, have established themselves as a strong and unbeatable team when playing in front of their home fans.

Ahead of the Sunday match, former Arsenal and Manchester City player Gael Clichy has advised Arteta to avoid relying solely on counter-attacks and instead focus on putting pressure on Manchester City from the start. Clichy emphasized the importance of Arsenal dictating the pace of the game and not allowing their hosts to dominate possession.

Clichy was quoted by Sportskeeda saying, “Arsenal need to have the courage to go to their place and say, ‘We are going to be in your face.’ Not many teams have managed this, the only two are Liverpool and Arsenal. I think it would be a terrible mistake for Mikel to try and play on the counter and leave the ball to Manchester City. You can let them have some of the ball because they’re at home but you must play your own game.”

As the match approaches, Arsenal fans will be eagerly awaiting Arteta’s tactical approach and team selection for this challenging fixture. The clash between Arteta and Guardiola adds an intriguing storyline to the game, as both managers will be aiming to outwit each other and secure a crucial victory for their respective teams.

Overall, the upcoming match between Arsenal and Manchester City promises to be an exciting and high-stakes encounter. With Arteta’s history at Manchester City and his desire to prove himself as a top manager, all eyes will be on how Arsenal will fare against the formidable champions at the Etihad Stadium.