Arsenal vs Tottenham: 5 things we’d like to see

2. Deal With the High Line Better

Based off of the signings Arteta has made during his tenure, the preference to move to a higher back line is clear as day.

White and Gabriel are two additions that work towards this and it was noticeably in use against Chelsea last time out.

It was also found out on a number of occasions. Naturally, this tactical shift will take time to absorb; and which passing routes to block higher up the pitch and where to set the pressing triggers will need training ground practice.

The Blues adopt a 3-4-3 system unlike Spurs who’ve gone for 4-3-3 under Santo, so it will require a rethink in the classroom on how to be effective on Sunday.

One area Arsenal were caught out on against Tuchel’s side was having two players block the same passing routes Chelsea were looking to make out from the back. That opened up the spaces in midfield for Kovacic and co to assume possession and feed the pacey wide forwards, such as Callum Hudson-Odoi, to exploit Mari.

There were issues with the approach that were taken advantage of and even if Spurs set up in a different way Arsenal will need to be attentive. Furthermore, with Eric Dier in defence who is almost entirely incapable of anything, there is an angle with which to direct the higher press.