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DISORDER

Process, what process? Arteta's mantra is "trust the process" and part of that process has been a meritocracy approach to team selection and a commitment to letting youth have it's day. But it seems that these pillars of the process are jettisoned on a whim of tactical fiddling about. Any philosophy that stands scrutiny has to have consistency and a belief in principals and the current Arsenal manager is too easily swayed from the path. A risk averse approach is something of a default under Arteta and this comes into play when there is a degree of pressure. Last night's game at Goodison Park was on the back of an avoidable defeat at Old Trafford where the selection of Elneny was misjudged and on that basis the team selection had a safety first feel about it. Everton are and have been very poor this season and this game may have been an opportunity to bounce back with a positive performance, but no. The return of Xhaka, a half fit Tierney and the selection of an un...