Check out six Games Arsenal continue to use ‘delaying tactics to win ‘ when taking corners despite complaints.. 

Check out six Games Arsenal continue to use ‘delaying tactics to win ‘ when taking corners despite complaints..

Despite receiving complaints, Games Arsenal still employ ‘delaying tactics to win’ during corner kicks

Arsenal continued to use delaying tactics at corners during their Premier League clash against Brentford, but why do they do it?

Mikel Arteta’s side attempted a short-corner routine that takes significantly longer than your average set-piece on Saturday night – and they did so on several occasions at the Gtech Community Stadium.

That being said, the overall success rate was low and Brentford were allowed time to regroup.

So why do they keep doing it? Back in September, Sky pundit Gary Neville was watching Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Everton when he noticed the delaying tactics.

“I’m really interested in this Arsenal corner thing we’ve seen today,” he said. “It’s interesting, they stand over the ball for so long almost like the referee is going to wander over and give a yellow card.

“And then at the time the home fans start booing like crazy they play it, at the last point before a yellow card or a referee intervention. They’ve done it two or three times, they’ve taken an age on them.”

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Mikel Arteta soon responded to Neville’s criticism and explained that the delaying tactics helped draw Everton out of position and create space for a decisive moment.

“Obviously they are very strong in the box so we need alternatives,” Arteta said. “It’s about creating a story in the game and the players have to sense when is the best moment to do it.”

Arsenal tried the corner routine on a handful of occasions when they came up against Brentford, who are renowned for their aerial presence.

But they struggled to create break them down from set-pieces. That being said, the Gunners managed to grab an 89th minute winner through Kai Havertz – his first goal from open play for Arsenal.

Still, the tactics frustrated many fans on social media during the game.

One said: “Arsenal have been time-wasting from their own corners all season. Even when they’re not winning. It’s weird, but still should be punished. Clearly a tactic.”

A second wrote: “Why are Arsenal taking so long to take corners?” while another commented: “How is there only four minutes added on? Arsenal have spent that amount of time taking corners alone, nevermind like 10 subs coming on.”

A fourth added: “Why are Arsenal taking their time on corners and throw ins when it’s 0-0. Very odd.”

Despite a far-from-convincing performance on their travels, Arsenal went on to secure all three points against Thomas Frank’s side as Havertz’s late header fired them to the Premier League summit.

Topics: Arsenal, Premier League, Brentford, Mikel Arteta

Fans think Aaron Ramsdale has played his last game for Arsenal as revealing moment spotted after Brentford win

Arsenal fans believe that Aaron Ramsdale may have played his last game for the club after a moment was spotted after the 1-0 win over Brentford.

The Gunners went to the top of the Premier League on Saturday evening thanks to the victory, with Kai Havertz scoring his first goal for the club to secure the result late on.

The match was also notable for the return to the side of Ramsdale, who hadn’t played a Premier League match since the 3-1 win over Manchester United on September 3.

His return to the XI was because of David Raya’s unavailability, with the Spaniard ineligible for the clash due to being on loan from Brentford.

There was a hairy moment for the England international in the first half, when he deliberated over a pass and was intercepted by Yoann Wissa.

However, Declan Rice managed to get on the line to block Bryan Mbeumo’s subsequent shot, with Ramsdale already beaten.

The Arsenal shot-stopper did recover from that moment, and made three saves along with his clean sheet.

However, there was a moment after the match that led to some Arsenal fans believing that he won’t play for the club again.

After the full time whistle, Arsenal players, including goalscorer Havertz, all surrounded and embraced Ramsdale.

And while that did appear to be a show of support to a shot-stopper who has had a challenging past two months, some Arsenal fans believe there may be a deeper meaning to those interaction

One fan wrote: “Felt like a goodbye. Hated it.”

A second said: “I feel quite emotional reading this because he did so much for this club and now he could be leaving so abruptly.

A third added: “Feel like you could tell from his reaction that even he himself knows it.”

Do you think Ramsdale will leave Arsenal in January, or stay at the club? Let us know in the comments.

Topics: Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal, Brentford, Mikel Arteta, Premier League, Fan Reactions

Compilation of 15-year-old Arsenal prodigy Chido Obi-Martin has resurfaced after he scored 10 goals vs Liverpool

A compilation of 15-year-old Arsenal prodigy Chido Obi-Martin has resurfaced after he scored an incredible 10 goals against Liverpool.

On Saturday, Arsenal’s under 16 team took apart Liverpool U16s 14-3, showing the Gunners’ future generation is in safe hands

Arsenal duo Andre Annous and Max Dowman also got on the scoresheet, but it was 15-year-old Ob-Martin who was responsible for most of the goals.