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Arsenal & Spurs prove the importance of this overlooked role

Defensive midfield is a deeply versatile role in modern football. Far more than a water-carrier, the ‘number six' can vary from a defensive guardian (anchor man), to the primary creator in the team. From the crunching tacklers to the elegant playmakers, the defensive midfielder is growing in importance in modern football. The best teams almost always have one of the best defensive midfielders. Defences win titles and good defences require top-class protection. Teams need some security to allow their attacking players to fully commit in the final third, they need an insurance policy, and this is what a truly world-class defensive midfielder offers. Yet we have seen so many Premier...
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