Defending has been Arsenal's Achilles heel in recent seasons, and the Mertesacker -
led backline hasn't played to potential whenever they have been asked to perform under pressure.
Not exact matches
United have plenty of attacking threats to be concerned about, but ultimately the physicality that the Belgian international will bring to
lead the line could be problematic for the Arsenal
backline, and many of their supporters believe that he shouldn't be playing any part in the encounter.
Richard Stearman had earlier given the visitors the
lead after just 52 seconds, but to their credit, the Reds didn't panic and continued to probe although without ever really testing the Wolves
backline.
With the Leicester
backline denying time and space for the German, he could play neither a square forward pass nor a back pass, which subsequently
led to Konchesky and Schlupp stealing the ball repeatedly from German's feet.
Everton will not make it easy for Arsenal's strikers, irrespective of who
leads the line, and you want the industry of Sanchez to pose some questions for that Everton
backline.
Though not a regular at Juventus, he brings experience to the Moroccan
backline, and will likely
lead the team out as captain.
That's going to
lead to a reshuffled
backline, with Cesar Azpilicueta moving to right - wing back and Antonio Rudiger stepping into the back three.
Even when Arsenal are defending a
lead — something they have been suspect at — and their defensive line drops deeper, throwing Campbell on could be an excellent option for Wenger: someone to bark orders at the
backline, someone to be no - nonsense.
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