I know on Reddit a lot of people were dismissive of playing two inverted full backs together>

We absolutely could, they don’t have to be inverting at the same time. IF they did, Partey and Rice in the same team could cover both positions.

Doesn’t leave any room for Havertz, but I don’t see us lining up this way all too often.

Last season we were eventually worn down, teams figured us out, amd Arteta didn’t have the quality in the squad to rotate. The tactical flexibility of our 3 signings so far are addressing all three of these issues.

I’m very excited about the new season, in part because we can’t predict with certainty how it all fits together. And if we as a fanbase can’t do it, other teams won’t be able to, either.

I think the big thing here is, Arteta is going for players that a multi-positional. I don’t think we can see tactics in a traditional “formation” sense. Wether out of possession, in transition or in possession.

I think the aim is to have a very fluid squad of intelligent players rotating positions in game to create passing lanes and spaces. Following a single “ethos”.

This is what we’ve seen glimpses off so far with Gabi and Gabi up front on the left. Saka and Martin also on the right. I think the signings shift the balance more equalateral to rotating all over. The centre, the channels, the wings and upfront.