3. Arsenal
Percentage of play in own half: 25%
Percentage of play in middle third: 45%
Percentage of play in opposition half: 30%
Tackles per game:: 19.3
Arsenal have greatly improved this season, making a first title challenge in years thanks to a change in mentality from Arsene Wenger.
Instead of the typically free flowing football of the past few seasons, this term the Gunners are rather more conservative, and have been exceptional at protecting a lead after going ahead, only once losing from a winning position all season.
The Gunners have a number of players capable of winning the ball high up the pitch, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tomas Rosicky, Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere all fine tacklers when they need to be.
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