The Radar column looks at how Jurrien Timber has become a key player for Mikel Arteta. Plus: Ruud van Nistelrooy playing to Jamie Vardy's strengths at Leicester.
Welcome to The Radar, a Sky Sports column in which Nick Wright uses a blend of data and opinion to shed light on need-to-know stories from up and down the Premier League. This week: 🔴 Right-back, left-back, goalscorer?🔥 Van Nistelrooy to unlock Vardy?📊 Man Utd's touches in the box🔍 A player to watch this weekend Timber making up for lost timeJurrien Timber celebrated his first goal for Arsenal in their 2-0 win over Manchester United.
The early evidence suggests Jamie Vardy will enjoy working under a kindred spirit at Leicester. The 37-year-old scored within two minutes of his first game in charge against West Ham on Tuesday. The new head coach's tactical adjustments look geared to get the best out of him. Van Nistelrooy deployed twin No 10s against the Hammers, with youngsters Facundo Buonanotte and Bilal El Khannouss starting together for only the second time this season.
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