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Mikel Arteta and Xavi are having stand-out seasons this year, with Arsenal and Barcelona leading their respective title charges.

Both managers, and many more through-out the Premier League are utilising a box shape in midfield. The shape allows teams to have a numerical advantage in midfield and dominate possession. But beyond this, why is everyone now using a box midfield?

Jon Mackenzie explains why the tactical phenomenon is becoming so popular this season.

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Additional footage sourced from freestockfootagearchive.com

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:14 What's a Box Midfield? (Tuchel's Chelsea)
01:37 Arteta's Arsenal
05:08 Xavi's Barcelona
08:42 Conclusion

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