While Pep Guardiola is the original architect of many ideas Arteta uses, it’s clear the master is learning from the student

While Pep Guardiola is the original architect of many ideas Arteta uses, it’s clear the master is learning from the student these days. 

Guardiola is now using Nico O’Reilly and Núñez — both attacking midfielders by trait — as inverted fullbacks to create midfield overloads, control play between the lines, and progress the ball, just as Arteta has successfully done at Arsenal. 

He is also experimenting with positional rotations and a high defensive line with midfield cover, tactics Arteta has expanded and perfected in his own way. To read more click here.