Arsenal vs United

Arsenal started with a strong advantage, at home with form and quality of team in their favour.

Though Dybala was excellent at times, Arsenal lacked a number 9, or could’ve used greater numbers in attack against a deep defence. Against a 5 at the back and a deep line Jota, would have really benefited from an overlapping Tierney to give him more freedom, as cutting inside against a deep defence made it easier for the Utd defence to deal with him. The away side setup with a strong defence and great energy and quality in front in their all action cms, with the pace in attack to relieve pressure and counter Arsenal.
As Arsenal chased the game the subs lacked the change they required to make the difference against a stern defence. Nadz subs were thought out and helped us gameplan further. Some added quality at wing back would make a big difference to the away team.
So although Arsenal tactics may have worked well in another game, they were not right for the day. Tactically the away team were the winners, which evened the slots, and the home team were very lucky in the end.

Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United
Milinkovic-Savic (Hakimi), Mahrez (Dybala)
Adeyemi (Valverde)
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Spurs vs Newcastle

Two of my favourite sides going head to head today. Newcastle lower in the league than they deserve to be and Spurs going toe to toe with Lesta for the league title.

both sides line up in very similar fashion so it becomes a series of mini battles all over the pitch, I like Newcastles FB's but I think their defensive capabilities will be tested to the extreme today.

But Dias/VVD is just a peak CB pairing and Havertz is in for a tough task getting through them even with the best midfielder in the prem and KDB threading balls through.

Spurs I think edge the midfield in a tight battle and Newcastles attack have the same issue as Spurs'

Tactically Tab cashes in as I just felt Ludy's were a little rushed (understandable) where as Tab's were more detailed and in fine margins these can make a difference with the slots.

great game I couldn't pick a winner... the fruity well she's a b!tch most of the time

Spurs 1-0 Newcastle
Lukaku (Havertz)

MOTM - Lukaku, a 25 minute cameo became a match winner
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Leeds vs Chelsea

Leeds starting with a huge boost with fans and a new manager freshening things up, the back line in particular, has improved massively in a short period. Team quality has closed a lot in the past week, but Chelsea still have the upper hand here and have form on side. The home team tactics were strong and well setup, though I thought they would lose the midfield battle and lacked control/creativity from deep as think Hazard plays that role as a second striker closer to attack than midfield. Think he would also leave more space defensively against one of best teams in league. However with the front four Leeds have and in particular Kane and Mane, when they get the ball they have ability to cause damage against any defence.

Chelsea solid as always, and well balanced gameplan for this game. Tactics are strong but still think could be clearer by stating the obvious less and making clearer/focusing on tactical parts. Think Chelsea would control the midfield and with two attacking teams think they would have more chances as a result, no real weakness in either defence and two top class attacks.
Both teams have good subs so nothing there. Chelsea advantage for spinner.

Leeds 1-2 Chelsea
Mane (Kane)
Haaland (De Jong), Mbappe (Robertson)