What Arteta bought proper as Arsenal pummel Newcastle for sixth consecutive win
Arsenal trounced Newcastle United 4-1 to maintain tempo with Liverpool and Manchester City within the Premier League title race.
Having misplaced 1-0 to the Magpies earlier within the season, Eddie Howe’s facet represented a reputable menace to Mikel Arteta’s facet’s excellent begin to 2024 within the league. However, the Gunners sapped the Toon’s power within the first half as a scrappy personal purpose from Sven Botman and Kai Havertz’s high-quality group purpose gave them a 2-0 lead at half-time.
Newcastle threatened within the second half, however Bukayo Saka’s particular person strike and a primary Gunners’ purpose from Jakub Kiwior ensured the outcome was a dominant one. On a wonderful day for Arsenal, certainly one of their former Gunners, Joe Willock, bought the final phrase by scoring a late comfort for Newcastle – Daily Star Sport considers what Arteta bought proper.
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If it isn’t broke, don’t repair it. Arteta’s facet have loved an ideal 2024 within the Premier League, successful all six of matches of the brand new yr.
Coming up towards a facet who has already crushed them this season, it will be simple for Arteta to second guess himself by attempting to change his model towards the harmful Magpies. However, he trusted his facet’s technical and bodily talents and his reward was a very dominant efficiency.
Their title rivals needs to be taking the Gunners severely once more.
Riceinho
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Arsenal dominated the center of the park and so they owe that right down to Arteta’s resolution to deploy ‘Riceinho’. Okay, that won’t catch on, however the partnership of Declan Rice and Jorginho seems to be to be an impressed resolution from the Gunners’ boss.
The former Chelsea midfielder’s deployment because the deep mendacity midfielder allowed him time and area on the ball, whereas Rice was in a position to maraud ahead and win the ball up the pitch. If the ex-West Ham skipper did not win the ball again, Jorginho was there to clear up.
It might not have been Plan A at first of the season, however Arteta has an especially balanced midfield partnership
King Kai
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He might not be a winger, striker, centre-forward or a midfielder, however Kai Havertz is proving to be very important for Arsenal. Havertz notched his sixth Premier League purpose of the season to double the Gunners’ benefit at half-time.
While he was deployed on the tip of Arsenal’s assault, the ex-Chelsea ace had the liberty of North London to roam, link-up together with his team-mates and make a late run into the penalty space. Sometimes, it has appeared like Havertz’s managers haven’t recognized what to do with him.
There could also be doubts about his best place, however Arteta seems to be like he lastly understands what the silky German wants to supply his greatest soccer.
Experienced recreation administration
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After a dreadful first half, Howe’s facet emerged from the dressing room with function, depth and a watch on getting again into the competition. Arsenal have been good within the first half, however 2-0 is a famously harmful result in have.
Recognising the a lot improved Newcastle have been threatening, Arteta seemingly inspired his facet to hyperlink up and attempt to fill the areas of their backline. After 20 minutes of Newcastle stress, Arsenal’s counterattack caught the Magpies out, resulting in Saka’s purpose.
There is a brand new solidity and sense of expertise on this Arsenal group. Make no mistake, they’re actual title contenders.
