So here we go at last!
It is very interesting that the first game of Arsenal’s preseason includes the Ghanaian Thomas Partey, with rumours abounding that the 30 year-old could be leaving for pastures new.
But the fact is that Arteta seems to be starting with one of the strongest teams available at this point, with the only VERY notable absentee being Kieran Tierney, who is yet again relegated to the bench in favour of Kiwior, despite Zinchenko not being available.
We also have new signing Kai Havertz sitting it out, probably sitting beside his best friend Jorginho, and Nketiah is preferred ahead of Folarin Balogun, although I’m sure things will all change at half-time.
Otherwise it looks like Trossard is the first Xhaka replacement, which could be interesting.
Well, let’s just sit back and enjoy getting back to watching Arsenal back in action…
I think I will be moving to Germany this evening so I can watch the game free on Servus TV, but otherwise it will be live on Arsenal.com.
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I guess that’s the last straw for KT.?
Unfortunately for the club, our only genuine LB
It’s only a friendly and not our strongest 11 either ffs, the fact he is on the bench shows Tierney is in Artetas plans
He’s starting the second half.
FoSulli, how do you rationalise that KT being on the bench means he “is in Arteta’s plans”?
The only thing to be said is that Arteta wants a look at Kiwoir to see what he offers at LB; if he doesn’t work out he can bring Tierney on.
More importantly what has Tierney done to upset Arteta that he is happy to see him sold, when the loss would weaken the squad? It appears anyone but Tierney.
Yay! I’m in Germany! Lol
Coyg
We got absolutely robbed getting Vieira. I actually can’t think of a worse player that Arsenal’s had…I’d go as far to say even Willian was better.
Didn’t think he had a particularly bad first half standing in for Ødegaard.
I thought Nelson and Nketiah were worse.
His free kicks are still poor., but his passing is pretty good. Fine goal by Saka
The fact that he’s done nothing and it’s not a particularly bad game for him should tell you everything you need to know.
Agreed on Nelson and Nketiah. Yes it’s preseason but it’s preseason for them too. Hopefully lots of changes at half time.
I’m not saying I rate him just your post is very harsh but….oops 1-1
I get that it’s harsh but for 30+mil you should be a lot better. His price is not his fault but he’s just poor.
Nwaneri on the other hand(as an example) has shown more in 10 mins than Vieira, Eddie or Nelson showed in total. That’s what hunger looks like.
Was Trossard injured? Or was it planned that Balogun supposed to come on?
Always lots of changes in these games, Nwaneri(?) looks lovely.
Yes he’s quality along with ESR and some other academy players. Don’t think we’ll see much of them though with all the new signings.
I was hoping to see Patino but it looks like he may be leaving Arsenal unfortunately.
Fabio has so no future at Arsenal. You cant be this bad against Nunberg. No way he’s benching Havertz, Ode and ESR.
Lol
Am sure as night will turn to day, there is not one player on the pitch that is fit and condition to play like Tierney.
This is like forcing water up hill, this passion and unwavering determination by Teinrny, is ignored by the gaffer once again.
Arsenal must now slap a £45 mill price tag on the Scottish head.
Tierney my man of the match.
Against Tierney but for Vieira, one has to question the Club’s judgement. Also why pay £35 million for Vieira, when Arsenal’s Academy has produced midfielders of the quality of ESR, Patino and Nwaneri? Surely this money could have been allocated towards an additional CB or productive CF?
Tierney easily MOTM, looked really good. Think we just not used to seeing a LB at LB
Nice to see the youngsters getting a run and having a good run. Didn’t see much of Havertz so difficult to judge. Balogun great movement and run but the misses a sitter.
Hopefully we get better as preseason goes on.
Nwaneri certainly looks like a prospect doesn’t he, also Trusty, but Hein…woops🤣, Balogun just had to miss with the one good chance he got, and a very clever throw-in by Tierney to put Jesus in for his obligatory miss.
It was an OK game and I was particularly pleased to see that Saliba looks to be completely recovered, but is there a problem with Odegaard?
100% agree, I have no problem with a splashing cash but why wasting it. It’s a 3 fold issue:
1. You wasted money
2. You stopped development of our youngsters
3. The youngsters are already better than the player you bought so it’s detrimental to the club itself.