The Arsenal Therapy Podcast

Carabao Cup Final Tactical Analysis: Pep Guardiola tactically outclassed Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, as Man City dominated from start to finish. But what exactly went wrong for Arsenal—and how did City make it look so easy?In this video, we break down the simple yet devastating tactical setup that gave City total control, exhausted Arsenal, and trapped them in their own half. Plus, we analyse the key moments that could have changed the game—including a huge missed chance and a tactical shift that briefly sparked life into Arsenal.In this video, Adam Keys covers:- Pep Guardiola’s Zonal Press Explained - How City’s narrow 4-2-4 shape cut off Arsenal’s build-up and controlled central spacesThe Front Four’s Role - How City’s attackers zoned off passing lanes to Arsenal’s double pivot, forcing predictable play- Midfield Control with Rodri & Bernardo Silva - Passive positioning with explosive pressing triggers to shut down Arsenal’s “soft spots”- Kepa Under Pressure - Why Kepa Arrizabalaga’s mistake wasn’t random—but a direct result of City’s relentless press- Total Dominance in Every Phase - Pressing, counterpressing, and sustained attacks reflected in the passing maps- Forcing Arsenal Long - Why Gabriel & Saliba were baited into possession—with no progressive optionsKai Havertz’s Big Miss - How Kai Havertz’s missed opportunity represented Arsenal’s lack of cutting edge—and what it says about their attacking struggles on the dayCalafiori’s Impact Off the Bench - How Riccardo Calafiori added a new attacking dimension, offering width, progression, and a glimpse of how Arsenal could have hurt CityChapters:0:00 Why it went wrong for Arsenal at Wembley0:50 Man to man pressing1:25 Man City Zonal 4-2-4 press1:49 Arsenal static build up2:22 Kepa error Carabao Cup final3:04 Kai Havertz miss4:24 O'Reily first goal5:30 Hincapie yellow card5:56 Semenyo threat7:00 Calafiori introduction7:50 City press, pressure and goals9:47 Arsenal long ball issues11:18 Why David Raya had to start12:52 O'Reily second goal14:18 Calafiori shot off post16:30 Martin Ødegaard returnFollow us on Twitter/X:https://x.com/adamkeys https://x.com/arsenaltherapy Watch football anywhere in the world with the help of Nord VPN:https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=128564&url_id=902#Arsenal #ManCity #CarabaoCup #PepGuardiola #MikelArteta #FootballTactics #PremierLeague #TacticalAnalysis

Arsenal Tactical Analysis — Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 with a performance defined by one decisive tactical detail.n this video I am going to break down the key thing Arsenal need to do to beat Man City, and why we have the players and the tactical and technical discipline to overcome them.Since drawing at Wolves, Arsenal have responded with six wins and a draw, including five back to back Premier League wins, and are one of only two English clubs to advance to the quarter finals of the Champions League.But, Sunday is what matters. The Carabao Cup final is Arsenal’s biggest game of the season; our biggest game for years. This team needs silverware, and Man City awaits.Arsenal have played 49 games this season, won 38 and drawn eight and lost just three games, and there is one thing we must do on Sunday to overcome City and win our first trophy in six years.In our last six against City, we have three wins, three draws and zero losses. Before that, we had one win and 16 defeats in 17, including our Carabao Cup final loss in 2018, but that won’t happen this time, and this is why.Chapters0:00 The one thing Arsenal must do to overcome City at Wembley2:25 Donnarumma weakness from corners3:00 Arsenal vs Leverkusen rotation3:22 Arsenal 4-4-2 press4:55 Diamond press - how we overcame it vs Villa5:42 Arsenal long passing6:47 Kai Havertz out ball8:15 Eze half space + left side + targeting Nunez9:10 Rice Carries10:26 City impatient build up plus high number of chances conceded on transition15:45 City low block and Arsenal long shotsFollow us on Twitter/X:https://x.com/adamkeys https://x.com/arsenaltherapy Watch football anywhere in the world with the help of Nord VPN:https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=128564&url_id=902#arsenal #arsenalvsmanchestercity #carabaocupfinal #mikelarteta #declanrice #eberechieze

Arsenal Tactical Analysis — Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 with a performance defined by one decisive tactical detail — and in this video, I break down exactly what it was. This wasn’t just another solid win; it was a match shaped by the influence of Declan Rice in midfield, the impact of Eberechi Eze between the lines, and a clear structural shift in Arsenal’s approach that controlled the game from start to finish.In this tactical analysis, I’ll show you the ONE THING that changed the momentum, how Arsenal dismantled Leverkusen’s press, and why Rice and Eze were so central to the plan. We’ll look at how Arteta set the team up, the specific rotations that unlocked the right moments, and the patterns of play that allowed Arsenal to dominate both phases of the match.If you want to understand why Arsenal won — not just that they won — this breakdown will walk you through the key ideas, the big adjustments, and the tactical story behind the 2–0 victory.3:45 Eze goal vs Leverkusen2:40 – Tactical moment that exposes the flaw4:08 - Use of fullbacks in Arsenal's build up6:24 – Zubimendi pass map and positive play7:24 – Viktor Gyokeres hold up play9:10 - Declan Rice goal vs Leverkusen11:40 Gyokeres chances created17:40 Brave, decisive passingFollow us on Twitter/X:https://x.com/adamkeys https://x.com/arsenaltherapy Watch football anywhere in the world with the help of Nord VPN:https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=128564&url_id=902#arsenal #arsenalvsleverkusen #championsleague #declanrice #eberechieze

Arsenal Tactical Analysis — In today’s video, I break down the one thing that Mikel Arteta did to swing the title race and get Arsenal over the line against Everton. This was a moment where Mikel Arteta addressed previous issues, took the handbrake off and put his faith in a 16 year old Max Dowman on 72 minutes and challenged every player on the pitch to find a way to win, and with City dropping points at West Ham, it may have been the biggest moment of his career to date.This breakdown covers the exact moment the problem was solved, and why it addressed previous issues Arsenal have had in attack. If you’re an Arsenal fan who wants deeper insight, this video is for you.What You’ll Learn- The things that made Max Dowman's performance special - Why Eberechi Eze has arrived- Viktor Gyokeres positioning- Tactics vs improvisation- Comparisons with Fergie bringing on Federico Macheda in 08/09- How we addressed our rotation issuesChapters:0:00 Mikel Arteta took the handbrake off0:20 Premier League table2:22 Max Dowman composure and confidence3:18 Max Dowman goal vs Everton5:12 Viktor Gyokeres goal vs Everton6:53 Havertz vs Gyokeres8:37 How we fixed our fullback rotations9:59 Calafiori block vs Everton10:29 William Saliba's brilliance12:49 Eberechi Eze's best game for Arsenal15:00 Max Dowman's all round brilliance17:30 The title raceFollow us on Twitter/X:https://x.com/adamkeys https://x.com/arsenaltherapy Watch football anywhere in the world with the help of Nord VPN:https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=128564&url_id=902#arsenalvseverton #maxdowman #viktorgyokeres #arsenal #MikelArteta #PremierLeague

Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0 at the AMEX to go seven points clear as Manchester City faltered to a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest at home.

Arsenal's win laid down a marker and it was a night were individuals stood up in a tough, gritty, determined win in a game that could have been a potential bananskin.In this video, Adam Keys looks at:-

Bukayo Saka's goal and early chance- Carlos Baleba's attempt and Gabriel's clearance- Declan Rice's all action performance- The rotations between Zubimendi and Rice
- Concerns over Zubimendi's position
- The importance of Timber, Hincapie and Gabriel
- Why Arsenal's variation is key to success
- Bukayo Saka's 300th appearance
- How Arsenal kept Brighton playing in non danger areas
- Mosquera's tough night and the absence of William Saliba
- Havertz cameo

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