Both Arsenal and Manchester United deployed two starkly contrasting tactics in their most recent Champions League group games, with differing results, but one general theme – disappointment. Granted, the Red Devils won their first home game back in the big time, that is ultimately all that matters as they seek to make the knockout stages. Whereas Arsenal, well, they were typical Arsenal. The kamikaze, lax defending style we often see from the Gunners was in full show as they sank to a 3-2 loss to Greek side Olympiakos, after twice levelling. The North London side were picked off at will, much the same way as against Monaco last year. Meanwhile, Manchester United scraped a 2-1 win over...
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