By Matty Sadler
January 26 2021
Arsenal continue to climb up the table with a third consecutive away win.
This was a must-win game to (sort of) justify naming a weaker team at the weekend. I thought the difference in our intensity and Southampton's compared to Saturday was noticeable. Bar a really lazy goal conceded early on I thought we were the better side. Still gave away some chances but scored three really high quality goals.
RATINGS
Leno - 7. Got a hand on the opener and made some saves later on.
Bellerin - 6. Booked but okay overall.
Holding - 6. Good block on Ings late on.
Luiz - 5. Not at his best. Nearly gave away a second goal late on.
Cedric - 7. Saturday was a mixed bag but today was a lot better. Superb ball for the third goal.
Partey - 7. Him being in the side takes us up a level. Such quality on the ball, most notably in tight areas. Great signing.
Xhaka - 7. Passed well. Assist for Pepe's equaliser. Did well off the ball as well.
Saka - 9. Another goal and assist (both high quality) from RW. Great record from that position. This is just an unbelievable talent.
Smith Rowe - 8. Same old from ESR. Presses, passes and moves, links things up. Just hope that isn't a bad injury.
Pepe - 8. Takes the blame for the opener but responded well. Took his goal well, pressed well and his touch and dribbling looked much more like the Pepe we signed. Please build on this.
Lacazette - 8. Missed a big chance early on, but played a superb pass for Saka's goal and sealed the win in the second half. Thought he worked tirelessly.
Subs:
Willian - 5. Ran about but didn't really influence the game.
Elneny - 5. Got fouled by a Southampton player.
Willock - N/A. Not on long.
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Rob Holding - not the greatest CB you’ll ever see but unlike Mustafi he doesn’t look for a way out, stays on his feet, is nice and steady and keeps it relatively simple.
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Rob Holding - not the greatest CB you’ll ever see but unlike Mustafi he doesn’t look for a way out, stays on his feet, is nice and steady and keeps it relatively simple.
Holding was poor, especially first half. His passing is shocking.
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Rob Holding - not the greatest CB you’ll ever see but unlike Mustafi he doesn’t look for a way out, stays on his feet, is nice and steady and keeps it relatively simple.
Holding was poor, especially first half. His passing is shocking.
I thought Holding was poor 1st half along with Luiz.
2nd half Holding improved Luiz didn't.
Either way pair of them aren't good enough.
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Rob Holding - not the greatest CB you’ll ever see but unlike Mustafi he doesn’t look for a way out, stays on his feet, is nice and steady and keeps it relatively simple.
Holding was poor, especially first half. His passing is shocking.
I thought Holding was poor 1st half along with Luiz.
2nd half Holding improved Luiz didn't.
Either way pair of them aren't good enough.
Yep if we play both of them against Utd their forwards will have a field day.
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Rob Holding - not the greatest CB you’ll ever see but unlike Mustafi he doesn’t look for a way out, stays on his feet, is nice and steady and keeps it relatively simple.
Holding was poor, especially first half. His passing is shocking.
I thought Holding was poor 1st half along with Luiz.
2nd half Holding improved Luiz didn't.
Either way pair of them aren't good enough.
Yep if we play both of them against Utd their forwards will have a field day.
Quote:FlavaQuote:Gunnersingh1Quote:Boston GoonerQuote:Gunnersingh1Quote:Flava
Rob Holding - not the greatest CB you’ll ever see but unlike Mustafi he doesn’t look for a way out, stays on his feet, is nice and steady and keeps it relatively simple.
Holding was poor, especially first half. His passing is shocking.
I thought Holding was poor 1st half along with Luiz.
2nd half Holding improved Luiz didn't.
Either way pair of them aren't good enough.
Yep if we play both of them against Utd their forwards will have a field day.
You two were saying that about Tierney a month ago......
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Why not use the same tactics that worked at their place earlier in the season.
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Why not use the same tactics that worked at their place earlier in the season.
exactly my thoughts. We know how to beat them.
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Why not use the same tactics that worked at their place earlier in the season.
exactly my thoughts. We know how to beat them.
I Doubt they will be as poor again.
