PL: Arsenal v Watford | September 29, 2018 15:00 BST

[Lidl_Reed]

Cech out, Leno in, clean sheet, coincidence?

Weird because Cech has more cleansheets this season than Leno

 

[razörist]

We are out of top 4 on goal difference after a really tough start. At the same time United are 10th after one of the easiest starts possible.

 

[Sanchez11]

Against westham Everton and Watford not been convincing performance so far yes 3 wins 7 goals scored conceded 1. But better finishing from Watford and Everton it could have different story.

We are still gelling and learning emery's style and nothing wrong with abit of luck. I dont care how we make cl as long as it happens.

 

[Slartibartfast]

We should finish above Sp**s and Manu.

I wouldn't count out finishing above Chelsea either. Arsenal is only one point behind them now (and will remain so if they lose to Liverpool). I think City and Liverpool are a bridge too far.

 

[ThlRama]

Torreira was a liability defensively and doesn't have endurance at the moment. Will take ages to find form, which isn't surprising for 22 y.o. CM (he doesn't seem like a DM at all) coming in from Sampdoria.

Bellerin, Xhaka, Özil, Lacazette all clearly have improved this season, very difficult to deny at this point.

Iwobi was poor but still contributed so much, think about this for a moment. Isn't he a pacey Ramsey that also knows how to play football? Ramsey is way too safe and thus useless, the Antonio Valencia of midfielders.

Holding was immense, clearly better than Mustafi.

Leno solid, the man knows how to get the job done.

 

[thierrytheking14]

Nice cameo by Iwobi. Really liking his input this season. Keep it coming son 'n bench Ramsey.

 

[A_G]

We've been poor when it comes to creating chances and these goals don't change that. Of course it's not a black-and-white stat, but we've got the poorest xG of the top 6 and that's worrying considering our defense hasn't been at the top of its game either.

There are signs of improvement though, and hopefully that continues.

The xG doesn't bother me as much because Emery is handicapping the team by playing Ramsey as a #10 instead of Özil. I think the attack will change go up a level once a change is made there and another player like Mkhi or Iwobi is deployed out wide.

 

[rich 1990]

Notice two differences between this season and previous. No long term injuries and the luck is changing.

Pure **** this lad.

 

[Ceballinhos]

Imagine if we have won against Chelsea as we should have.

We would have been 3rd in the league.

 

[HBL]

Aubameyang can't get in games at all, worrying for me. Doesn't get in many situations where he can shoot, let alone score.

Lacazette, Iwobi and Sokratis have been our best players so far this season.

Holding, Welbeck and Torreira have shown flashes as well. For the next league game I'd be going with:

Leno
Bellerin - Sokratis - Holding - Monreal
Torreira - Xhaka
Iwobi - Özil - Aubameyang
Lacazette​

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Holding and Iwobi should be starting over Mustafi and Ramsey

 

[dka1]

C’mmon Cech has actually stepped up his game this season. The competition is helping.

Yes, Cech's been good and infact he has become more comfortable playing from the back to the point where I don't really think about it anymore.

I can see the reservations from management re Leno but he's actually quite solid, just not as comfortable as Cech but can readily play all season for us.

I'm happy with our GK options so far, let's see how it progresses.

 

[boonthegoon]

Holding my MOTM.

 

[krengon]

We've been poor when it comes to creating chances and these goals don't change that. Of course it's not a black-and-white stat, but we've got the poorest xG of the top 6 and that's worrying considering our defense hasn't been at the top of its game either.
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Yeah if we continue performing like this I can easily see us going on a winless run too, it’s not been good enough.

I expect us to improve drastically though, especially if we can play our inform players.

 

[NieThePiet]

Gale and Deeney are married?
Can't believe what i heard.

 

[dka1]

The xG doesn't bother me as much because Emery is handicapping the team by playing Ramsey as a #10 instead of Özil. I think the attack will change go up a level once a change is made there and another player like Mkhi or Iwobi is deployed out wide.

Iwobi instantly made a positive difference too.

 

[Aevi]

The xG doesn't bother me as much because Emery is handicapping the team by playing Ramsey as a #10 instead of Özil. I think the attack will change go up a level once a change is made there and another player like Mkhi or Iwobi is deployed out wide.

Definitely, just the one switch of putting Iwobi in makes a world of difference. Alex is quick, can dribble, and has some tidy technique. Everything Ramsey isn't and exactly what the team is otherwise lacking.

 

[Mitch]

I thought Holding was very good, I can see him displacing Mustafi in the first 11 when Sokratis is back.

Leno made two very good saves when he came on and with Cech injured this is his chance to make the starting role his own.

Laca non stop work rate, pressing and good link up play.

Iwobi played well when he came on and should be starting over Ramsey.

7th win in a row and 2nd clean sheet in a row - all good.

 

[2Smokeyy]

5 points clear of Man Utd with 7 games in.

Lovely stuff!

 

[Eirico]

Poor performance, but still a win. We dont create enough and we concede chances, every game. We’ve been bailed out by good finishing and luck so far this season.

Holding had a really solid game and I like what I`ve seen from Leno so far.
Midfield seems to be a huge problem though, we are not able to control games and Özil/Ramsey is mostly invisible every game.

We need to improve, if we keep performing like this and like we did against Everton we wont get many points this season. .