Ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday many will have been surprised to see Henrikh Mkhitaryan included in the Gunners’ starting XI ahead of the in-form Alex Iwobi. However, there was in fact sound tactical reasoning behind Unai Emery’s decision to opt for the 78-cap Armenia international. On the chalkboard When Iwobi was introduced from the bench in the second half, with the home side already 1-0 down, he undoubtedly had a big impact on the match. Aside from his fearless dribbling and relentless pressing, the Nigeria international’s delightful through ball provided the assist for Alexandre Lacazette’s all-important equaliser. At this point it...
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