Mikel Arteta's tactics have been blasted by his opposite numbersArsenal are edging closer to their first Premier League title since 2004, but the way they go about their business has caused plenty of outrage. What originally started out as a social media debate appears to have crept over into the world of Premier League management, with plenty of head honchos at clubs having had a moan in recent weeks. He mused: "I ask one question - do you ever see in a Premier League game the goalkeeper going down three times?" He’s not the only Premier League boss to have voiced frustration with elements of Arsenal’s style of play, as the Manchester United interim manager recently criticised set-piece tactics. Read our Privacy PolicyThe 2024/25 Premier League winner said: “If I watch other leagues, I don’t think there is so much emphasis on set pieces.

Source: Express March 06, 2026 14:52 UTC