In this episode of the Chris Wheatley Show, we dive into Arsenal's thrilling 2-2 draw, the latest on VAR controversies, and Jamie Carragher's comparison of Mikel Arteta to Jose Mourinho. Is Carragher right, or is Arteta's approach all about adapting to big games?
We also discuss why November could define Arsenal’s season, with tough European clashes and challenging domestic fixtures. Plus, stay updated on key injuries, including Gabriel’s MCL setback and Jurrien Timber’s thigh tweak. How will these injuries impact Arsenal’s form?
Stick around for the Q&A segment as Chris answers viewer questions on Arsenal’s transfer links and potential moves for Viktor Gyökeres, Raheem Sterling, and Alexander Isak.
We also discuss why November could define Arsenal’s season, with tough European clashes and challenging domestic fixtures. Plus, stay updated on key injuries, including Gabriel’s MCL setback and Jurrien Timber’s thigh tweak. How will these injuries impact Arsenal’s form?
Stick around for the Q&A segment as Chris answers viewer questions on Arsenal’s transfer links and potential moves for Viktor Gyökeres, Raheem Sterling, and Alexander Isak.
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00:00Yeah, certainly from my perspective as not a fan of either side, it seemed like a fair result for a really good game, quite frankly.
00:07I thought it was a fair representation of how it all went.
00:10I did want to ask you as well about Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher's comments after the match.
00:15He said that Mikel Arteta was getting a bit more like José Mourinho.
00:19It's hard to say if that's a compliment or not these days, but do you think that's actually reflected by the reality, Chris?
00:25Yeah, that's an interesting comment from Jamie Carragher.
00:31I feel like maybe sometimes, I'm talking more broadly speaking, I think sometimes pundits do say things for effect,
00:39especially when they know it gets clipped up on social media or go viral, especially when you're being watched by millions.
00:49And I think with this comment from Jamie Carragher, I'm not quite sure it holds too much weight.
00:54When you consider that Arsenal have had a number of injuries and suspensions this season,
00:59I think Arteta's hand has kind of been forced with some of the tactical decisions he's been made.
01:06You know, 10 men at City, injuries in defence, in midfield.
01:10I think I wouldn't really agree with what he says there.
01:15I think as well, Arsenal last season, they had the best attack, best defence in the league in terms of clean sheets and goals conceded, goals scored.
01:23That's not really a kind of Mourinho style team.
01:28We know how Mourinho has played, especially in the latter stages of his career.
01:32And I think Mikel Arteta has to be pragmatic with what he has.
01:37And I think at the end of the day, does it really matter how you play as a football team?
01:44The aim of the game is to win matches.
01:46I know there's this kind of thing from purists and maybe it kind of emanates from the Guardiola,
01:52the start of Guardiola's career and also Arsene Wenger as well, who was really big on kind of playing out of the back.
02:00It was always kind of levelled at Arsenal that they tried to walk the ball into the net.
02:04But I think now that that has changed completely.
02:08And I think Arsenal fans, if you ask them, they don't care.
02:11Scoring from corners, being the best at set pieces.
02:14It's exciting every time Arsenal have a chance now from a set piece.
02:18And I think a lot of the fans, if you ask them, they're happy with how Arsenal play at the moment.
02:24As long as points are being picked up, I think that's the main thing.
02:27Well, on that note, we do have to take a short break.
02:30We'll be back in just a couple of minutes.