Just in 🚨:“They should be ashamed of themselves because this is never how big clubs win games. Arteta’s tactics is illegal”- Luton manager Rob Edwards slams unlawful Mikel Arteta’s tactics in defeat as he feels Arsenal doesn’t deserve to WIN.

Luton Town manager Rob Edwards shared his perspective on Arsenal’s recent victory, acknowledging the Gunners’ proficiency in wide areas. Despite Luton’s constant threat from set-pieces, Arsenal secured a 4-3 win with a dramatic 97th-minute header from Declan Rice, utilizing Martin Odegaard’s exceptional delivery.

Edwards admitted to being aware of Arsenal’s threat in wide areas before the match and highlighted their effective use of a wide triangle during the game. He explained, “Arsenal overload it with that wide triangle like we said before the game. They’ve got a real clear way of playing – they can build in different ways.”

During an interview with Prime Video, Edwards elaborated on the tactical variations Arsenal employed, including three and two, two and three, four and one, and four and two formations. Luton faced the challenge of adapting and changing tactics constantly to counter Arsenal’s diverse attacking strategies.

“Arsenal are a threat out wide, and they get those crosses in the box, and we did a lot of work on it as well,” Edwards emphasized, pointing out the Gunners’ ability to create danger through wide plays.

Notably, three of Arsenal’s goals in the match originated from wide areas, showcasing their proficiency in that aspect. Despite defensive vulnerabilities, Arsenal’s ability to exploit wide plays, particularly through Martinelli and Saka, played a decisive role in securing the victory. Under Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have demonstrated a capacity to win games even when not performing at their peak.