Arsenal s new front-line combination emerges How Arteta activates Havertz and Dzekelish

Chiefs defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0, and Arsenal new aid Jizhe Kelais scored with a textbook header to ignite North London. The Swedish center forward, who scored with a precise cross from Zubimendi, was evaluated as a 'pure center-style goal' by follower reporter Charles Watts. Data shows that Zhekelais successfully competed for the top three times in the penalty area, an increase of 200% compared to when he played against Villarreal. His way of playing by actively pulling the side creates space, forming an effective link with Martinelli. Arteta admitted after the game: 'We are re-learning how to work with this type of striker ' - this suggests that the Gunners will change the strikerless system that has been used for many years. Havertz, who came on as a substitute, contributed a more amazing performance: he scored from his 60-meter raid starting from his half, and his maximum sprint speed reached 34.2km/h (according to Opta), comparable to Bale at his peak. Watts pointed out that the Germans' confrontational advantage after muscle building, and their inward cutting on the left side complements the space formed by the edge of Zhekelais, which may become the key to cracking Manchester United's high-level defense line. It is interesting to note that when Zhekelais was replaced, there was a long-lasting applause from the Emirates Stadium - this kind of spontaneous recognition from fans is often more evident than the data.

Arteta faces sweet troubles: should it continue 4231 to allow Havertz to pseudo-Nine, or to change the formation 3421 to realize the two-tower magic strategy? Senior tactical analyst Laura Williams wrote an article in "The Athletics" that drawing on the cooperation templates of Zhekelais and Paulinho during the Portuguese sports period, Havertz may be the best solution. This not only avoids the shortcomings of Germans' back-on ability, but also provides its expertise in 2.3 penetrating runs every 90 minutes (FBref data). When the smoke of the North London Derby dissipates, we may witness the birth of a new philosophy of frontline.