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Football Weekly Martinelli to Arsenal’s rescue and Liverpool move five points clear – Football Weekly
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Sep 22, 2025 Arsenal snatched a late equalizer from Manchester City, showcasing their tactical creativity. Meanwhile, Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the season, thanks to Ryan Gravenberch's stellar performance. Chaos unfolded in the United vs Chelsea match, raising questions about Graham Potter's future. Leeds impressed with a strong first half, while Brighton's youth shone against Spurs. Fulham achieved a comeback win, and the podcast also critiqued a dull draw between Bournemouth and Newcastle.
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Martinelli Rescue Masks Arsenal Limits
- Arsenal salvaged a crucial late point through Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time magic against a defensive Manchester City.
- The result masks tactical issues as Arteta's conservative approach left Arsenal short on creativity for long spells.
Start Creators Against Low Blocks
- Use your creative players earlier when facing compact, defensive teams instead of relying on long throws or set-piece stalling.
- Make bolder substitutions sooner to inject creativity and unsettle organised low blocks.
City's Defensive Shift Changed Game Rhythm
- Manchester City deliberately parked men deep and invited Arsenal to break them down, an unfamiliar cautious tactic from Pep.
- That approach worked until Martinelli's late moment, showing different successful philosophies can both yield results.