Outlining Arsenal’s problems

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal manager looks dejected after their defeat during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Arsenal at Bet365 Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal manager looks dejected after their defeat during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Arsenal at Bet365 Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
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After a 4-0 loss to Liverpool it’s clear that Arsene Wenger does not have a working plan for his side this season…again.

First the transfers and now the loss, how bad can it get for Arsenal this season? If it continues this way then Arsenal will be in trouble.

It has hurt every Gunners’ fan to see their squad get beaten 4-0 and, see arguably their best players depart from the Emirates.

Poor financial and team management will see the Gunners in a bigger hole than now. What should be done to stop this?

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 15: Arsenal line up before the match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Arsenal FC at ANZ Stadium on July 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 15: Arsenal line up before the match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Arsenal FC at ANZ Stadium on July 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Change formation:

Part of the reason is that Wenger has not found a working formation. Why not experiment with a 4-3-3. It’s versatile enough that offers defence flexibility as well as quick counter-attacks.

Their current formation lacks structure in defence and provides too many gaps for attackers to exploit. Especially with a possible departure for centre-back Mustafi.

The partnership between Lacazette and Giroud might not be that bad of an idea. With an abundance of pace and aerial threat, this could make a problem for defenders – especially on set pieces.