We used zone defense effectively in spurts because it makes them think twice about penetrating to dish for the open three. (si.com)
I'm starting to believe there are some people here who have a crush on Xhaka want to brain wash others with his display regardless good or bad and today he was clearly terrible and made two fatal mistakes and if compared to Elneny the later made the 1st goal assist and almost not one touch wrong on the ball despite the few back and side passes which were necessary against a team playing zone defense intimidating any Arsenal player on the ball (justarsenal.com)
So this season, in practically every game, he finds himself double - teamed or facing a sliding, over-shifted zone defense which keeps two men on him all the time. (si.com)