Football Manager 2016 - Arsenal Team Guide

5. Inside Forwards, Not Wingers

Alexis Sanchez is the best player in your team, use him wisely. Stick him in the left winger spot as an Inside Forward (attacking) and watch the goals and assists flow in. He's a dead-cert for your team, with Oxlade-Chamberlain and eventually Danny Welbeck able to cover him if needed. The problem comes on the right side. Arsenal have two definite candidates but neither of them is completely suited to the role. Santi Cazorla is one, however, I'd be very tempted to do the unthinkable and keep him as an unbelievable option from the bench. He's ideal to cover anywhere across the attacking spots, but perhaps not a starter in this team. Theo Walcott is a fantastic option too, especially as an Inside Forward but he may not be as well-rounded as you'd hope for. The solution...
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