Arsenal came away from Elland Road with a miraculous three points, having seen a goal disallowed, a penalty missed, another overturned, and a red card changed to a yellow. It would be fair to say that it looked like a fortunate victory on the surface.
However, Arsenal goalkeeper and man of the match Aaron Ramsdale told football.london after the game that this was a performance Mikel Arteta had planned for. Asked after the game whether the defensive display was spawned by more instinct or planning, the stopper was quick to point to the Spaniard for the reason behind the resolute demonstration.
“He plans for everything. To the finest detail, he will plan for things. He’ll plan different formations, how they play, how we play, etcetera. We know how to do it; we haven’t had to do it this season which has been good for us because it means we’re in control of games.
