3 positives & negatives from Arsenal’s 4-0 win over Everton

Positive #2: Fluidity

Leandro Trossard got the start at centre forward again for the Gunners, and it proved to be an excellent tactical choice by Mikel Arteta. Trossard once again didn’t stay within the width of the six-yard box like Eddie Nketiah would; he was rotating into different spaces, especially with Martinelli. This movement was super unpredictable and challenging for the Everton backline to track.

Martinelli looks back to his pre-World Cup form now that he isn’t isolated on the left, with both of his goals in this match coming from these rotations out to the right or the middle of the pitch.

As great as Nketiah has been, Arsenal have missed this fluidity since Gabriel Jesus’ injury, and it has proven to be potent against the low blocks that the Gunners have occasionally struggled against this season.

Negative #2: Tough half for Jorginho

According to Arteta, the Italian midfielder wasn’t feeling well today, which would explain his poor first half. The normally press-resistant midfielder had his pocket picked a few times, leading to Everton counters that didn’t lead to anything, thankfully.

Thomas Partey was subbed on to start the second half and seems to be back to health, and because of that, he’ll likely slot back into the starting XI.

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