How Arsenal Should Line Up When Olivier Giroud Returns From Injury, With Radical Formation Change

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Switching to a diamond formation that is increasingly coming back into fashion at some of Europe’s top clubs, Arsenal could use Mikel Arteta in a deeper role, with the likes of Aaron Ramsey, Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere rotating in the two positions just ahead. Alexis Sachez, meanwhile, could relish a new role in an advanced central position, given the freedom to roam and attack from deep.