Arsenal vs Chelsea + how to rebuild a squad
About this episode
The episode analyzes the upcoming match between Arsenal and Chelsea while discussing squad rebuilding and tactical strategies in football.
Welcome back to the Tactical Preview, this week, our focus is on Arsenal vs Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Kate Mason is joined by former England goalkeeper Rob Green and The Athletic’s Tactics writer Liam Tharme to analyse Xabi Alonso’s low-possession style from their first two games and how their potent attack could go about breaking down a stubborn Arsenal side. The panel also discuss squad building, with multiple clubs going through big changes in personnel over the summer window. They also look at Everton vs Manchester United, Nottingham Forest vs Spurs and Newcastle vs Bournemouth - and focus on how the three B’s: Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton, constantly reinvent themselves. Host: Kate Mason Guests: Rob Green, Liam Tharme Executive Producer: Adam Jones Producers: Mike Stavrou, Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Kate Mason
Guests: Rob Green, Liam Tharme
Topics covered
- Arsenal vs Chelsea
- squad rebuilding
- tactics analysis
- low-possession style
- Premier League matches
- team reinvention
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Athletic
Places: Emirates Stadium, Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Spurs, Newcastle, Bournemouth, Brentford
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