Both Gabriel Magalhaes and Edu Gaspar were amazed by one Arsenal performance in the win against Wolverhamtpon Wanderers yesterday.
Mikel Arteta’s side knew there was a ton riding on the game, an opportunity to create some ‘scoreboard pressure’ for Manchester And as you may expect after two gruelling defeats both physically and mentally, Arsenal weren’t quite at their free-flowing best.
Passes were often going array early in the first half, and Jakub Kiwior’s questionable defending perhaps typified the opening stages.
Arsenal had David Raya to thank in net, but did then go on to deservedly win, showing a crisper touch in the second half.
As always, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard were at the heart of a lot of Arsenal’s intricate play, dovetailing brilliantly on the right.
But in that respect, credit also needs to be handed to Leandro Trossard, who scored a goal to settle the nerves, and give Arsenal that much-needed element of control.
