Arsenal 3-0 BATE Borisov: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis

#1 Can Unai Emery and Arsenal go all the way?

Can Emery lead Arsenal to a Europa League triumph?

The Gunners are currently embroiled in a tense battle for fourth place in the Premier League. Thus, the Europa League, as a means of entry into the Champions League, has gained greater importance. But, does Arsenal have enough in reserve to hold the trophy aloft come May?

On paper, Arsenal possesses enough attacking quality to handle everything the Europa League has to throw at them. A probable front four of Mkhitaryan, Ozil, Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette would send shivers down any defense’s spine.

Moreover, they boast of a competent midfield comprising Lucas Torreira, Matteo Guendouzi, and Xhaka.

However, the Gunners’ defense is still a massive work in progress. The likes of Mustafi, Lichtsteiner, and Maitland-Niles fail to inspire a lot of confidence and look vulnerable.

Thus, one gets the feeling that Arsenal would find it significantly tougher to negotiate past clubs such as Chelsea, Napoli, Sevilla, and Inter Milan.

Yet, with a certain Spaniard at the helm, one would be extremely naïve to completely write the Gunners off.