We absolutely need to sure up on the flanks in the 2nd half. We are getting done time and time again down both sides and the CB's are being left horribly exposed.
Fantastic second half performance from us. Ozil was baller tonight and with Lacazette, Aubameyang and Iwobi around him, we just tore shreds off of Leicester in that half. Good to see Emery making some astute tactical changes to nullify Chilwell who was opening us up time and time again in the 1st half. The boy Gundouzi added some more urgency too. 10 on the bounce now. And up into the top 4 again above the Spuds.
Also want mention Leno tonight. Not only was he good when called upon for the saves in the first half, and also good with his feet when the ball was played back. But more importantly I think he was really good with his distribution, finding a man in space who turned the ball into attack really quickly. Leno is a starter for me now.
Man, we really are a second-half team, aren't we? What a contrast to the first half. Completely dominated them and, despite Ndidi's header hitting the bar, they didn't have a sniff. Madisson, who was pulling the strings in the first 45, was well marshalled by Torreira in the second 45. Ozil was phenomenal in the second half. Caps off a dismal first half with an exquisite finish, then runs the show in the second half, having a huge role to play in the 2nd and 3rd goals we scored. Yet again, bold and effective substitutes from Emery. Taking Lichsteiner off and putting Xhaka at full-back was a head scratcher. But to be fair, Xhaka didn't do too badly there haha. Aubameyang on the scoresheet twice as well, whilst Guendouzi was pivotal in helping us retain possession, intercept and preventing them from moving further up the pitch. Bellerin had a decent game, got 2 assists and was able to deal with Chillwell better. I want to give a shoutout to Lacazette too. He didn't score, but this guy works his socks off. And he, similarly to Firmino, presses and defends from the front. Always wanting to nip the ball off the defender's feet, constantly harrying them - he's really doing his part for the team . 10 wins in a row Let's keep it going!
Oh and i'm loving Iwobi this season - so confident and assured on the ball, always looking to make things happen. Long may it continue
He's turning into the player we all hoped he would. He's looking really strong and assured. He's willing to take 4-5 players on and 70% of the time he gets into a dangerous position without running into a cul-de-sac like Walcott did. Very dangerous player now, if he can score a few more goals he will be very hot property.
Are we loving this NEW Arsenal under Unai Emery or what!!!??? Agree with BrunelGooner, who is this Iwobi, amazing what a new management can do for a player! Ozil, Torreira, Iwobi the stand out's tonight. Proud to be a Gooner with such sublime play and goals, leaving a lump in my throat..been a bloody long time coming! COYG!!
Also loving watching Emery celebrating on the touchline when we score. You can see that he is really passionate about this team and the game in general. That passion translates to the fans and the players and we are a much healthier club for it
Agree Piskie! Always baffled me how Wenger and Bould could just sit on the bench arms crossed throughout a match! Surely it's not human nature to not want to be part of the team on the touchline barking orders, it's great to see and i'm sure the players appreciate it.
On a sidenote, where was Vardy ? He was the main player everyone was saying would tear our defence a new one, but I genuinely don't remember him having a touch of the ball. He provided diddly squat. His presence was so non-existent that I didn't even realise he was on the pitch until Sky showed he left the pitch a few minutes early A masterclass disappearing act for sure.
Actually that's another thing I wanted to mention - we have been spoiled in terms of the calibre of goals we've scored this season. We've scored so many high quality goals, whether it be a brilliant piece of individual skill or a tantalising team goal. We're not only winning games, we're winning in style!
Would like to see us control the game more in the first half, but credit to Emery he seems to be spot on with the tactical changes when they are needed. That said, when we turn it on. We are absolutely blistering. Scoring some goals like we used to back in the Vieira, Pires, Ljungberg, Bergkamp and Henry days
What a master class from Ozil last night. Looks like Emery is understanding how to get him firing. I know I have called for a more dynamic #10 and that Ozil was not right for our set up, but with Torreira behind and the dynamism of Iwobi, Lacazette/Auba and Welbeck (who should have started instead of Mikhy imo), we just might have the right blend to get him going. Really enjoyed the 2nd goal. As soon as he played that pass through to Bellerin I screamed. That's the Ozil I adore!!! 3rd goal was champagne stuff. Iwobi will grow into a massive threat, I'm so sure about it. The goals will come. His decision making is much better. The boy is good, please believe! Like I said in the past, I see himself and Reiss as the future of the club going forward. They have it all. We need to just back them.
