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What the hell is Arsenal's formation?

I don't understand!

Goalkeeper: No. 1 Zhangzhetian

Defenders: No. 20 Schkoderan Mustafi, No. 6 Laurent Koscielny (c)

Defenders: No. 34 Francis Coquelin, No. 35 Mohamed Elneny

Wing-backs: Héctor Bellerin (24) and Nacho Monreal (18).

Midfielder: No. 29 Granit Xhaka

Forwards: No. 11 Mesut Ozil, No. 7 Alex Sanchez

Striker: No.23 Danny Welbeck

Arsenal have opted for a new B formation: 2-2-3-2-1, with two full-backs between the midfielders and the midfielders, and in front of the double midfielders is the Swiss midfielder Xhaka, who is known for his long passing and output.

German cake king Mesut Ozil returned from injury and formed a double midfield with Alexis Sanchez.

Not a back four, not a back three, but a back two!

With no wingers and a two-forward midfield configuration that has never been seen before, is this still the familiar Arsenal?

All kinds of questions are full of questions in everyone's mind, and some people even maliciously speculate whether Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has been set aside.

Manchester City weren't much better, take a look at his starting line-up:

Goalkeeper: No. 13 Vilfredo Caballero

Defenders: Jesús Navas 15, John Stones 24, Nicolas Otamendi 30, Gael Klich 22

Defenders: No. 25 Fernando Fernandinho, No. 17 Kevin De Bruyne

Midfielders: Raheem Sterling No. 7, David Silva (c) 21, Leroy Sane (c) No. 19

Striker: No. 10 Sergio Aguero

The formation is normal, the mainstream 4-2-3-1, but what the hell is Keylor Navas, who was originally a full-back and a winger, playing full-back?

What the hell is the Belgian genius De Bruyne, who was originally a front-court attacker, playing at the back?

Josep Guardiola whimsically came up with a new trick?

April Fool's Day has passed, how can the formation and lineup of both sides be confusing in this crucial game of strong dialogue?

What is this about?

In the LeTV video studio, Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu made a simple analysis of the starting lineups of both sides.

Zhan Jun: "Both sides have a number of internationals who played for their national teams during the international break, and whoever has the better fitness and form will have the advantage in this game. Arsenal's formation is ...... Hey, that's right, judging from the formation map on the TV screen, Arsenal's two full-backs are not parallel to the two central defenders, but in the middle of the midfielder and midfield, and from this position, Bellerin and Monreal play in the wing-back position. It's a little strange to know why Arsenal don't have a back three, but two, if they are assigned to play as wing-backs? Does Director Zhang know the reason? ”

Zhang Lu: "The two-back tactic was popular in the early 20th century, and in the 30s of the last century, the Italian pair won the World Cup with this tactic. However, with the development of modern football and the improvement of the tactical system, the double back has disappeared into the dust of history. I really didn't expect to see the two-back formation again on the stage of the Premier League today. I don't know why Arsenal switched to a back two, but I don't think Wenger could have exposed as much space on the wings, so I think they'll drop back to full-back when the two of them play. ”

Zhan Jun: "Coach Zhang is worthy of being a football expert, popularizing the history of the two-back tactic for everyone. Today, Arsenal not only has a strange formation, but also a strange personnel arrangement, Arsenal's best passer Mesut Ozil returned to the starting line-up, but did not appear in the forward position he is best at, Xhaka did not appear in the midfield position he is good at, the two appeared in the midfield, this is the first time this season that such a midfield configuration has appeared. The front three, although Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez are positioned in the midfield diagram, I believe they will be pulled to the flanks when it comes to the game. The surprise starter in the center of the game was Welbeck. On the other hand, Manchester City's 4-2-3-1 formation is not surprising, but it is surprising that Manchester City's right-back starts with Keylor Navas, who has always played as a right winger, while De Bruyne, who has always played as a midfielder and winger, appears in the midfield position. ”

Zhang Lu: "Mr. Zhan is an expert in the Premier League, and you are the main commentator and analysis of this game, hehe." ”

Zhan Jun: "Coach Zhang is going to roast me on the stove, in fact, this season Coach Zhang and I commented on the Premier League games together, his tactical theory is very solid, and his vision is also very unique, which is worth learning from my juniors." Manchester City's previous right-back position was Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho, and Pep Guardiola's use of full-backs has always referred to midfield adduction. But in this game, Fernandinho returned to his original position and Keylor Navas made a cameo, and I think Guardiola is hoping to use Navas' speed and technique to limit Arsenal's left winger Alexis Sanchez at the defensive end, while providing a way to advance when he has the ball. It's just that Sanchez's position in this game is the forward position, and I don't know if Guardiola's wishful thinking will fail. ”

Zhang Lu: "Although I don't understand the intention of the two world-class coaches in this game. However, with Arsenal's rare win in the next few big games since a surprise win away to Chelsea in February, Pep Guardiola's first year in the Premier League does not seem to be going well, with only the FA Cup to be contested. However, the semi-final is again a clash between these two teams, and this match could be a preview of the FA Cup semi-final, so let's look forward to what kind of sparks will be sparked between the two sides in this match. ”

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Sky Sports Studios, ace commentator Martin Taylor pointed out Arsenal's long-standing problems: "Arsenal are relatively primitive at the back, and this has been shown many times over the past decade. The lack of a system of rotation between defenders and midfielders makes it easy for the team to be exposed when facing individual strengths. The lack of results against Chelsea over the past few years, as well as the bloodshed of a number of strong conversations, have a lot to do with this set-up. After the defender is pulled out, how other teammates fill in the position, and how the midfielder retreats to respond and protect, the lack of these details is also the first problem exposed by Arsenal after the decline in physical fitness at the beginning of each year. ”

'Not buying N'Golo Kante would probably be Arsenal's biggest mistake. Xhaka is not a full-time defensive midfielder. "Gary Neville's coaching ability is not good, but as the captain of the Red Devils Manchester United, he has studied under Lord Frederick for many years, and he still has a vision.

Thierry Henry, who is already a full-time football commentator for Sky Sports, nodded and said: "I think Arsene Wenger has taken that into account and changed the formation in this game, although it looks a little strange. ”

Then, instead of talking, the three looked at the TV screen together.

As a responsible professional commentator, I can't understand Arsenal's retro formation, and it's not easy to analyze it, so I'd better wait for the game to start and see what is peculiar about this formation.

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Josep Guardiola stood on the sidelines and looked at Arsene Wenger, who was on the bench, frowning.

A two-back and wing-back formation?

What kind of fuss is this?