From the Guardian · Oliver Hopkins · · 1m 10s
Mikel Arteta's substitution mastery
Arteta's substitutes have scored 3 winning goals this season, setting a new record.
In brief
Arteta's substitutes have scored 3 winning goals this season, setting a new record. Arsenal's substitutes scored winning goals in 3 of their last 3 Premier League matches, with Arteta leading the league in half-time substitutions. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Arteta's substitution pattern
Mikel Arteta has made three substitutions that scored winning goals for Arsenal this season.
“Mikel Arteta sends Bruno Guimarães on against Leeds; the midfielder went on to score the winner.”
Recent substitution wins
Arsenal won against Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, and Leeds using substitute goals this season.
“In each of their past three Premier League victories, Arsenal have won the game thanks to winning goals by substitutes.”
Substitute goal record
Arsenal's substitutes have scored three winning goals this season, with one goal each against Forest, Sunderland, and Leeds.
“They are the only goals Arsenal’s substitutes have scored in the league this season.”
Historical record
Arsenal's substitutes have scored more winning goals than any other team since Arteta joined in 2019.
“Since his appointment in December 2019, Arsenal have scored more winning goals from substitutes than any other team.”
Squad depth advantage
Arsenal have 13 substitutes who scored or assisted goals this season and last.
“Thirteen different Arsenal substitutes have either scored or assisted a goal across this season and last, more than any other side.”
Game strategy
Arsenal control games without needing high scores, creating opportunities for substitutes to score.
“They are comfortable controlling games without necessarily blowing teams away on the scoresheet.”
Half-time substitutions
Arteta made four half-time substitutions this season, the most in the league.
“He has already made four half-time substitutions in the Premier League this season, a tally exceeded only by Brentford (six) and Aston Villa (five).”
Substitution impact
Arsenal's substitutes have scored 12.6% of the team's goals, the seventh-highest in Premier League history.
“Among the 81 managers who have taken charge of at least 100 Premier League matches, his substitutes have scored 12.6% of Arsenal’s goals.”
What matters most
Arsenal's substitutes scored winning goals in 3 of their last 3 Premier League matches, with Arteta leading the league in half-time substitutions.
