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David Pleat's tactical report: Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur

Robin Van Persie, Arsenal v Tottenham

Arsenal's Robin van Persie scores the third goal of the game against Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters Gameplan and shape Arsenal's 4-1-2-3 when attacking becomes a 4-5-1 when defending. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

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  1. Liverpool's Rafael Benitez gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Arsenal in Liverpool, northern England December 13, 2009.
  2. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13:  Javier Mascherano of Liverpool is substituted during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on December 13, 2009 in Liverpool, England.
  3. Dutch forward Robin van Persie holds his right ankle in pain as he receives assistance after getting injured during an international soccer match between Italy and Netherlands, at the Adriatic stadium in Pescara, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.
  4. PESCARA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 14: Giorgiio Chiellini of Italy goes up for the ball against Robin van Persie of Holland during the international friendly match between Italy and Holland  at Adriatico Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Pescara, Italy.
  5. WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07:  Robin van Persie of Arsenal salutes the fans at the end of the Barclays Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux on November 7, 2009 in Wolverhampton, England.
  6. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04:  Samir Nasri (C) of Arsenal celebrates scoring the second goal of the game with team mate Robin Van Persie during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England.
  7. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31:  Robin Van Persie of Arsenal is challenged by Sebastien Bassong of Tottenham Hotspur during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on October 31, 2009 in London, England.
  8. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25:  Scott Parker of West Ham United jumps for the ball next to Robin van Persie of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at Boleyn Ground on October 25, 2009 in London, England.

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