Neville voiced his frustration on Sky Sports, stating, “Trossard just takes it away from everyone at the back post. Havertz cannot believe it.” This final miss encapsulated a tense game in which Arsenal fought hard to overcome a resilient Chelsea side but ultimately fell short of securing three points. Trossard’s touch not only halted Arsenal’s best opportunity to score but also left some supporters and analysts questioning his situational awareness in that critical moment.
Despite the outcome, this draw keeps Arsenal competitive in the league standings, but it also emphasises the importance of decision-making in tight matches, particularly against fellow Premier League contenders. Trossard has been an asset to the team in numerous matches, yet this incident serves as a reminder of the fine margins that can decide a game’s result at this level.
For Arsenal, the draw against Chelsea underscores the need for sharper execution and composure in the final third. The upcoming international break offers an opportunity for reflection and refinement. When Arsenal returns, consistency and improved coordination will be essential if they aim to stay in contention for the Premier League title.
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I am rapidly approaching a point where I don’t care if I never see Leandro Trossard in an Arsenal uniform again.
Trossard has denied us victory in about 3matches this season already. That of yesterday was too painful
He was offside . The goal would have not stand even if he bundles it in
But he would have allowed Harvetz to have a shot
It clearly wasn’t bad luck but bad finishing – Arsenal’s problem for some time now. They do not have a striker (a “proper” No 9) who can put those chances away.
Against good teams, there won’t be many in any case so when they appear – in the first or last minute of a game – Arsenal needs someone who can at least stand a good chance of scoring.
our #9 was actually perfectly positioned to finish that chance, Trossard touch took it away, not even Haaland can score that with deflection away
finest of margins, our #9 had clinically put one in the net earlier but for a narrow off-side, and then that final kick denied – i’m not convinced a so called “proper” No 9 does any different in those situations
It was still poor finishing by a player who is part of the Arsenal attack.
The recent game against Inter re-enforced the need for one in my opinion – a post here at the time said Saka put in over 15 crosses all to no effect. Arsenal needs a striker who can put the ball into the net on a regular basis. Havertz isn’t that, although he has many other positive attributes, and Jesus is surely a waste of a team place.
We still need a number 9. It’s the final piece of the jigsaw.
I agree. I don’t know why Wenger (who Arsenal fans still rightly revere as a fine coach) always ensured he had one in his many Arsenal teams, yet Arteta doesn’t seem to agree with that. Havertz is not, and never has been, a prolific goal scorer. His best is 17 back in his Bundesliga days.