After the Gunners made it five consecutive wins in the Premier League against Crystal Palace, Mikel Arteta’s side collected criticism. Jeff Stelling took aim at Arsenal’s style of play, and on social media, the narrative of set-piece reliance and boring football began to fly. It’s a shame, but it’s something that the Arsenal squad have grown accustomed to, with this not the first time that Arteta’s project has been questioned. After Arsenal drew 1-1 with Manchester City on matchday five, the Gunners were blasted as if they’d suffered a heavy defeat. The reason for the criticism? Good defending.
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