Arsenal’s movements constantly created space inside Bournemouth’s defensive block, and Mikel Arteta’s players were alert enough to exploit it. In this first example, Odegaard is dropping to ...

At any corner, whatever the level of football, there is a common practice. The attacking team leaves two or three players outside the opponents’ penalty area to defend against counter-attacks.

LONDON — The Arsenal vs Aston Villa player ratings were a lot of fun to ... Tyrone Mings: 7 — Covered Havertz and Odegaard's movements well on the left side of Villa's defense.

Intelligent movement off the ball and a keen ability ... The ephemeral Irish playmaker joined Arsenal as a youth player and quickly rose through the ranks to become a key figure in the first ...

Arsenal news: The football season in England has already sparked speculation and movement. Some clubs are ... fit well under Mikel Arteta. He is a player who can adapt to flexible formations ...

Jakub Kiwior 6 The weaker of Arsenal’s two centre-backs. Struggled at times when Dembele pulled him out of position with his pace and movement. Myles Lewis-Skelly 7 Easy to forget he only made ...

But the jeers were also as a sign of respect – they witnessed a player at the top of ... right place at the right time. The movement for his goal and Arsenal’s second was superb.

The headline act on the day the Premier League returned after a 100-day absence was supposed to be Manchester City’s blockbuster encounter against Arsenal, featuring some of the finest players ...

MANCHESTER — The Manchester City vs Arsenal player ratings were intriguing to dish out as a ... 7 - Ran himself into the ground as he drove City on but was often frustrated by a lack of movement ...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is facing a mid-season headache with three first-team stars able to decide their futures in January. Those players see ... to freedom of movement for professional ...

LONDON — The Arsenal vs Aston Villa player ratings were a lot of fun to dish out after ... Tyrone Mings: 7 — Covered Havertz and Odegaard’s movements well on the left side of Villa’s defense. Good to ...