Arteta’s stale Starmer-ball is doomed to finish second to those who aim for glory | Barney Ronay

The article discusses Mikel Arteta's cautious and risk-averse approach as the manager of Arsenal Football Club. The author argues that Arsenal's performance against Liverpool lacked adventure and ambition, with the team playing a "Starmer-ball" style of football - a reference to the cautious tactics of UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer. The author suggests that Arsenal's unwillingness to take risks and go for the win ultimately led to their downfall, as they failed to capitalize on their periods of ascendancy during the match. The article criticizes Arteta's strategy, saying that the team's "high-end Starmer-ball" approach is doomed to finish second to those who are willing to take more risks and aim for glory. The author emphasizes the need for Arsenal to show more ambition and a willingness to take chances in order to achieve success, rather than simply trying to maintain a defensive posture and avoid mistakes.