Arsenal Are The New Stoke City – Dimitar Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov has likened Arsenal to "the new Stoke City" following their 2-0 win over Manchester United, where goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, both from set pieces, secured victory.

The comparison stems from Arsenal's impressive use of set pieces, drawing parallels to Tony Pulis’ Stoke City, renowned for exploiting set plays, particularly Rory Delap’s iconic long throws, to trouble opponents in the late 2000s.

Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has become highly effective in this aspect, scoring 22 goals from set pieces since the start of last season.

This strategy has become a key element in their title pursuit, with the win over United solidifying their position as Premier League contenders.

Berbatov's comment underscores Arsenal's transformation into a team maximizing tactical advantages.