There is little more than fear as Arsenal approach their next game. It is so difficult to try and predict what is going to happen with simply the team selection, let alone the match’s result.
Mikel Arteta cost Arsenal against Brighton with his selection and that was reflected not only in the goals conceded in both halves and the eventual defeat but the switch in formation at halftime. The choice to put Granit Xhaka at left-back and drop Nuno Tavares had a doubly damaging impact.
Not only did Arsenal become vulnerable in both defence and midfield, but the confidence hit to Tavares must have been significant too. To know as the second choice left-back that a central midfielder by trade was chosen ahead of you is a tough pill to swallow.
