Arsène Wenger’s efforts to counter the counter cause Arsenal confusion | Jonathan Wilson

Having suggested that a three-man defence was an effective guard against counterattacks, the Arsenal manager has played a back four in the last three matchesThree weeks ago, before Arsenal lost to Manchester United, Arsène Wenger suggested playing a back three had helped his side combat the counterattack which, of all their many weaknesses over the past decade, has probably been their biggest.It was a claim that prodded interest at the time and has become more intriguing only in the days since. The truth of it will be severely tested on Friday as Arsenal face Liverpool who at the moment are one of the most dangerous counterattacking sides in ...