Mikel Arteta obsesses over the tiniest details. Is it now harming Arsenal’s title chances?

Описание: Mikel Arteta’s intense focus on controlling every tiny aspect of Arsenal — from analytics to even the steering wheel on the team bus — has been a key factor in keeping them atop the Premier League title race this season, says Chief Football Writer, Miguel Delaney.

Recent matches have seen Arsenal surrender leads and draw against lesser opposition, partly attributed in the article to this obsessive pursuit of probability and control rather than allowing fluid attacking play.

Critics argue that this over-management is beginning to constrain the team’s creativity and may ultimately undermine their title charge if not balanced correctly.

Although Arsenal still maintain a lead and remain strong contenders, the piece suggests Arteta may need to loosen his grip tactically and psychologically to fully capitalise on their title opportunity.

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