Steve Nicol gives his impressions on Arsenal's tactical switch for their 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough. The FC panel credit Arsenal for a convincing win over Manchester City and raise questions over Pep Guardiola. Arsene Wenger was proud of how Arsenal stepped up to the occasion and silenced critics to reach the FA Cup final. Arsene Wenger gave one word answers when he was asked again about his Arsenal future. Whatever shape you choose, however many you play at the back, whether it's full-backs or wing-backs, a two-or three-man midfield, false nines or No. 10s, the basic idea behind the use of any formation is to get the best out of the players you have at your disposal, to maximise the...
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