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SuperMatt18 · 02-16-2011, 02:50 PM

Good Win For Arsenal but will be tough to get a result in the second leg.

I did not watch the game but the Key to beating Barcelona and Spain is sitting back and letting them pass the ball in the midfield while keeping a strong line at the back, then counterattacking with speed and quick passes when you do get the ball.

Inter did this last season and the Swiss did it during the World Cup.

Arsenal actually has the passers (Willshire and Cesc), speed (Walcott), and clinical finishers (In form RVP) to play that strong counter attack game. They just need to stay patient and in good shape at the back.

02-16-2011, 02:50 PM	#365
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	Good Win For Arsenal but will be tough to get a result in the second leg. I did not watch the game but the Key to beating Barcelona and Spain is sitting back and letting them pass the ball in the midfield while keeping a strong line at the back, then counterattacking with speed and quick passes when you do get the ball. Inter did this last season and the Swiss did it during the World Cup. Arsenal actually has the passers (Willshire and Cesc), speed (Walcott), and clinical finishers (In form RVP) to play that strong counter attack game. They just need to stay patient and in good shape at the back. Last edited by SuperMatt18; 02-16-2011 at 02:55 PM.