Arsene’s change of tactics needed to counter Liverpool’s style

By 1970's Gooner Rafa Benitez is a wily and rather conservative coach and this is how he approaches knock out competitions. He plays a tight game with Torres leading the line flanked by two wide men who usually come into the middle to create a packed midfield. They tend to defend deep in a conservative 4 2 3 1 formation with Alonso holding back and Mascherano rarely getting past the half way