Mikel Arteta's lack of rotation has caused problems as Arsenal see their eight-point lead wiped out
Daily MailWhen Arsenal beat Tottenham 2-0 in last month's north London derby, it felt like a big moment for Mikel Arteta's men. This was a strength of Arsenal's throughout the first half of the season as Arteta was consistently able to pick the same players every week, and they delivered for him. ARSENAL STATS SINCE THE WORLD CUP First 5 matches Goals per game: 2.4 Expected goals per game: 2.3 Shots on target per game: 5.2 Goals conceded per game: 1.0 xG against per game: 1.0 Errors leading to shots per game: 0.4 Last 3 matches Goals per game: 0.7 Expected goals per game: 1.4 Shots on target per game: 3.7 Goals conceded per game: 1.7 xG against per game: 1.8 Errors leading to shots per game: 1.0 Stats provided by Stats Perform Can Arsenal get their title charge back on track? Arteta has plenty to ponder as he looks to get his Arsenal side back on track in the title race This may have shown Arsenal the way forward, demonstrating that playing a longer ball into the front line from time to time is an option, and will make the team less predictable.