re: The Arsenal 2017/18: Au revoir Arsene, et merci.

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What's your effective system?

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Obviously, we would have to show an ability to play cohesively defensively, but I think a lot of that problem comes down to the Wenger idea of playing beautifully putting guys out of position more than the players we have being unable to play defensively. Not sure what the BEST system would be, but I could see a 4-2-3-1 being very effective. Bellerin, Kosc, Moustafi, and Kolasinac at the back with Xhaka and Wilshere in front. Then Sanchez, Ramsey, and Iwobi/Welbeck behind Laca. Or maybe Laca on the right of the 3 with Giroud up top? I'd also think being able to watch the players in training would help make that decision easier. Instead, we see square pegs in round holes every matchday with players who seem to be round pegs left on the bench.

If they brought in Aubameyang, trying to play 3-5-2 would be a total pipe dream right? There's no one in the squad who could play the CDM effectively enough. Maybe Xhaka or Ramsey?

I don't know how you put Aubameyang and Lacazette on the field at the same time if that were to happen.

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Not sure what the BEST system would be, but I could see a 4-2-3-1 being very effective. Bellerin, Kosc, Moustafi, and Kolasinac at the back with Xhaka and Wilshere in front. Then Sanchez, Ramsey, and Iwobi/Welbeck behind Laca. Or maybe Laca on the right of the 3 with Giroud up top?

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If Ozil isn't in the system, then switch to the 4-3-3, and forget about leaving Xhaka in a terrible position ever again.

There are a lot of systems that could work, but why none of them seem to has to do with the principles associated with the manager, not the systems themselves.

God I remember when we played the 4-2-3-1 in 2013/14, we had 33 games we gave up 18 goals, but in 5 games that year we gave up 23. All five were losses. We can have a functional system at times, but it depends on how desperate Wenger is.

He was, but if we are shunting midfielders out wide, Wilshere played well on the left in 2013/14 before he was injured. I don't think either Ramsey nor Wilshere would want to play there now.

The 4-3-3 seems the easiest option. If we get Auba, I'd love to see use play a 4-3-1-2, as this does a couple of things. It gives our midfield a solid foundation, it leaves the wings open for Ozil to float into, it gives Xhaka some protection, it allows use to use Welbeck, Giroud, Auba, Lacazette, and Iwobi better, and we wouldn't be playing 3 CB's. We won't use this system though, as the midfield diamond has been one system Wenger has been super reluctant to use, even though it's only limitations are wide play. In the offensive phase, it could look just like a 3 at the back system, with the deepest lying midfielder dropping between the CB's and directing the attack.

Wtf am I watching?

No Alexis seems to agree with us.

Brilliant stuff by the boys so far

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EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan agrees move to Arsenal in a deal that will see Gunners forward Alexis Sanchez go opposite way. It’s a straight swap, no money involved. Paperwork complete, Mkhitaryan will undergo a medical over the next 2 days #MUFC #AFC

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Man U isn’t catching City. And it doesn’t make sense to take less in return to sell Sanchez out of the league when we’re so far away from being title contenders.

Arsenal need to worry first and foremost about improving their squad, and Miki is a pretty good return for a 29 year old with 6 months left on his deal. Especially if this plays a role in getting Aubamayeng here

I am actually so excited to have finally turned a chapter now that Alexis is gone. So pumped for Mkhi to get in the squad and hopefully Auba soon. COYG