3. Wenger vs van Gaal (tactical battle)
This one is probably the most important duel of this fixture. Arsene Wenger’s philosophical football vs van Gaal’s tactical mastery. Many fans (in social networks) have criticized Wenger for his inability to have a plan b when his team struggles playing their trademark passing game. Wenger may not be as good as van Gaal or Mourinho when it comes to tactical adaptability, but he is a master mind in his own way. Usually, his tactics are in-built with his philosophical style of football. If executed properly, Arsenal’s style can even trouble the best teams in the world. Opening stages of the last season champions league match vs Bayern at Emirates is one such example of how effective their style of play can be. On the other hand, van Gaal is known for changing his tactics/formation more often, making it tough for the opponents to predict their gameplay. You can expect him to have specific plans for key opponent players like Sanchez and prepare his team in a way that they can exploit the weakness of the opponents to win the tactical battle.