That was followed with a 2-1 Emirates FA Cup semi-final victory over Manchester City with the same system, while Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Leicester also featured Arsenal using that system for the majority of the contest.
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It brings to mind the old saying about London buses – you wait ages for one, and then three come along at once.