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'It wins you cup games, it doesn't win you league titles': Arsenal must ditch wing-back system and switch to a back four, insists legend Tony Adams... who also brands Hector Bellerin a 'problem' for Mikel Arteta

Daily Mail | October 19, 2020

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Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams has urged Mikel Arteta to switch to a back four after the Gunners lost 1-0 to Manchester City on Saturday.

Arteta opted to start with his familiar three at the back with two wing backs, however the formation left his side lacking creativity in attacking areas.

After a second defeat of the league season, Adams believes now is the time to change the formation.

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates after putting his side 1-0 up against Arsenal

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates after putting his side 1-0 up against Arsenal

The Gunners crashed to defeat, and Tony Adams says Hector Bellerin (above) is a problem

Speaking to Premier League Productions, the ex-Gunners captain said: 'I think it's time for a back four.

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