Morning.
I didn’t watch the Liverpool win over Man Metropolis yesterday afternoon, however caught the Match of the Day highlights. I do know individuals had been a bit undecided about what could be the most effective consequence from an Arsenal perspective, however I used to be all on for a draw so each side dropped factors. Liverpool’s momentum is sort of one thing proper now, they usually had been by far the higher aspect yesterday – leaving them 9 factors away from us in second place.
I’m nonetheless of the opinion that they’ll have a blip in kind in some unspecified time in the future. That feels inevitable, however they’ve given themselves fairly the cushion. Even when they draw a pair it received’t eat an excessive amount of into their lead, and it additionally means we’ve bought to be nigh on excellent ourselves having had our personal difficulties within the opening a part of the season.
That mentioned, we’ve solely performed 13 video games to date this season, there are 25 to go and lots can occur in that point. Man Metropolis may even get better, however for now I’m having fun with their trials and tribulations. Seven video games and not using a win, six defeats, I suppose they’re simply staying as humble as they probably can … by being humbled each week. I hope Mr E Haaland receives a giant pie supply, you possibly can guess the flavour.
Elsewhere, it’s fascinating to see issues not going properly for Aston Villa and Unai Emery. They’ve gone eight video games and not using a win, I had a fast have a look at the feedback on their Reddit thingy, and it’s honest to say their followers are a mixture of involved and fairly vexed with what’s happening. Fingers are beginning to be pointed at our former head coach, and whereas there’s no query he did an excellent job to get them to fourth final season, I do assume there have been some hazard indicators.
They received simply certainly one of their final eight video games in all competitions final season, they usually’re on an analogous run once more, regardless of having some excessive factors alongside the way in which (beating Bayern Munich within the Champions League). I’m curious to see the way it goes, as a result of Emery has this observe file of beginning properly along with his numerous golf equipment, earlier than the goodwill fades after which the inevitable occurs. I don’t assume he’s near the sack or something proper now, however there’s one thing of a sample to his profession so it’s possibly one to keep watch over.
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And as we sit up for our sport in opposition to Man Utd this week, there might be some damage points to fret about. Midfield was gentle on Saturday within the absence of each Thomas Partey and Mikel Merino, so we’ll have to attend and see if they’ve recovered in time for that one. Gabriel got here off at half-time, changed by Jakub Kiwior who did wonderful, however at each ends you’d a lot desire the Brazilian for a sport as huge as this one.
The supervisor spoke a bit about a number of the ‘fringe’ gamers afterwards, and mentioned:
We had a difficulty with Gabi, now we have a difficulty with Ricky as properly, yesterday we misplaced Thomas and Mikel and Myles which was very dangerous information however what I’m actually completely happy about is Jakub has to return in, he does rather well.
Alex the identical, Jorginho, I assumed he was distinctive immediately as properly. That’s the extent, each three days we’re going to wish all people at their greatest and it’s a very good signal that the crew can do this.
Your mileage might fluctuate on how properly you assume they did, however there’s no different message Arteta can ship publicly when discussing these guys. To be honest, I assumed Jorginho was glorious and personally I desire the way in which we play with him within the crew in comparison with different set-ups. Age is clearly not on his aspect although, and I think critical consideration is already going into how we form up our midfield for the longer-term future with each the Italian worldwide and Partey out of contract subsequent summer season.
I did have some ideas on Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling, however they made me a bit unhappy so I’m not going to develop on them. So, I’ll depart it there for this morning. We can have an Arsecast Additional for you in a short while too. We’ve put out the decision for questions on BlueSky @gunnerblog.bsky.social and @arseblog.com with the hashtag #arsecastextra – or in case you’re an Arseblog Member on Patreon, depart your query within the #arsecast-extra-questions channel on our Discord server.
Pod must be out round midday. For now, have a very good one.
