For three seasons, Mikel Arteta has resisted playing Oleksandr Zinchenko in midfield. It is the position he played until Pep Guardiola converted him into an inverted left-back — and still often does for Ukraine — but he has been all but phased out of the team in the last twelve months.

In an exhilarating encounter on March 13, Arsenal showcased their prowess by drawing 2-2 against PSV Eindhoven, resulting in a commanding aggregate score of 9-3 to secure a place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. This match highlighted not only the skill of the players but also the strategic rotations made by manager Mikel Arteta.