Navigating match preparation against a healthy North London squad presents a formidable challenge for rival managers, often forcing opponents into deep defensive setups. Following his side’s 2-1 defeat at the Emirates, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso admitted, “They push you to the limits,” highlighting how every member of the opposition must be meticulously tracked. This fluid tactical setup is equally evident on the opposite flank, where Ben White—who tops the Premier League for overlapping bursts and holds fourth place in underlapping runs—frequently shifts into central attacking areas. Explaining the unique tactical expectations under Mikel Arteta during the 2023-24 season, White remarked to Sky Sports, “Playing full-back the way he [Mikel Arteta] wants is, I think, completely different to
