I know it was a freak game but a moment to note Partey's passes over the top and beyond the defence. Saka should have scored in the 2nd minute and numerous times he was able to put us in behind. Long may that continue.
Pepe had a great first half. It looks like he is gaining confidence and has scored 2 goals now coming from the left. And his work rate has increased noticeably. I honestly think he should stay there for a bit and Auba and Martinelli should fight for their place. Strange times.
Ps...Ref was shocking. Starting with the soft yellows for Wolves...you could see that it was only a matter of time before those yellows (and in our case the first red) were coming our way. Yes...I know it was a penalty..but a yellow card at worst. Luiz made no intention to play the ball OR the man. Purely accidental and clumsy and ref should have looked at the screen.
Partey and Pepe
posted on 2/2/21
Obviously our resurgence has robbed the Premier League of a potentially massively storyline.
That impotent pr/ck Solskjaer just called out refs before their game tonight. Time to start learning 'the game', Mikel.
posted on 2/2/21
Arteta's substitutions made no sense, Pepe should have stayed on in this situaiton, were we needed an outlet, he has the ability to beat their press, dribble out on the counter and drag us up the pitch, maybe win us a few free kicks etc. He brings on Auba who isn't very good at these things, you could see straight away we struggled to get up the pitch after that.
Very frustrating game!
posted on 2/2/21
Auba for Pepe was definitely the wrong sub
posted on 2/2/21
Pepe got a bit lucky twice to keep hold of the ball for his goal, he's always had a cultured shot. He deserves to start the next game at least even if it means keeping Auba on the bench.
posted on 2/2/21
Laca off at half time was a bad call. Gabriel obviously had to come on, but ESR should have been the call.
posted on 2/2/21
just watched the highlights, should have been pen and yellow for luiz prob enough punishment, though from behind its all his responsibility so only him to blame, dont give the ref chance to be useless in this league.
Leno though,
posted on 2/2/21
I’m hoping we don’t lose confidence over this - for 44 minutes we were excellent and totally dominated Wolves, we were unlucky not to be 2 or 3 goals up.
posted on 2/2/21
I thought Arsenal played really well. They would have won the game without the fack up from Luiz
posted on 2/2/21
Pepe has really impressed since saints game.
Looks stronger on the ball
posted on 2/2/21
comment by The Mane Man (U19731)
posted 15 minutes ago
I thought Arsenal played really well. They would have won the game without the fack up from Luiz
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For the first half, we finally looked like a top 4 team again. And then.