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Arsenal Analysis: Three at the back

Having gone 20 years and more than 1,000 matches without using a three-man defence, Arsène Wenger surprised everyone by switching to that system for the 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough last week.   That was followed with a 2-1 Emirates FA Cup semi-final victory over Manchester City with the same system, while Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Leicester also featured Arsenal using that system for the majority of the contest. Holding - Why a back three suits me Koscielny on playing in a three-man defence Why three at the back worked at Boro   It brings to mind the old saying about London buses – you wait ages for one, and then three come along at once. But the more the...
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