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Arsenal 1-1 Brentford: Three Things We Learned

Harry Kettle in Editorial, English Premier League 12 Feb 2023

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Arsenal and Brentford played out an entertaining London derby this weekend with both teams sharing the spoils at the Emirates.

In one of many derbies between clubs from the capital this season, Arsenal and Brentford went to war. They played out a thoroughly entertaining clash and although the Gunners had the majority of the possession, they weren’t able to do enough with it.

Today, we’re going to take a look at our biggest takeaways from their encounter.

Bees keep buzzing

They had nine shots and 31% possession, but boy oh boy did Brentford make the most of what they had. From pillar to post and man to man, they never gave up – even when going behind. They were defensively sound throughout and off the back of a performance like this, you have to let your mind drift to what they can achieve this season. Logistically speaking, it’s not at all impossible to picture them in Europe.

VAR controversy

For the equaliser from Ivan Toney, it appeared as if Christian Norgaard was in an offside position during the build-up. Alas, it was missed by VAR, with the official reportedly not drawing the lines necessary to determine whether or not it was, in fact, offside. You can agree or disagree with the manner in which VAR is conducted, or that it even exists, but one thing is undeniable – whoever made that mistake should be sacked, and Arsenal deserve better than an apology.

The City test

On Wednesday, with the world watching, Arsenal will play Manchester City for the first time in the Premier League this season. If Pep Guardiola’s men can beat Aston Villa today, then they’ll know that a win over the Gunners will send them top of the table – if only briefly, given that Arsenal have a game in hand. For Mikel Arteta, this is the definition of the ultimate test for his squad.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Harry Kettle


Harry is a University of Worcester graduate who has been writing professionally for the last two years. He specialises in several sports such as MMA, pro wrestling and athletics, with football being his primary love. He continues to dream of a life in the Premier League as a Wolves fan.

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  • Damilola

    0 0

    Arsenal will win the league.

    The boys are playing so well. Teams are forced to defend really hard against us and there’s nothing more pleasing than that.

    I’ve never had a better feeling about it than now despite the 3 games winless run. Arsenal will win the league if Partey remains fit.

    The Arsenal team is really good and strong, if not the best in the league this season.

    The only thing that will stop Arsenal from winning the league will be injuries to Partey. It will be a great disaster to see Arteta play Jorginho in there.

    The only formidable backup for Partey in that DM role right now is Jakub Kiwior. Arteta must trust him and play him there to give Partey his deserved regular rests.

    If we do not win anything this season, it will be because Arteta muddled up his selections especially in that DM spot.

    COYG.
    This team deserves all the trusts and supports we can give them.
    COYG.

  • Damilola

    0 0

    Arsenal will win the league.

    The boys are playing so well. Teams are forced to defend really hard against us and there’s nothing more pleasing than that.

    I’ve never had a better feeling about it than now despite the 3 games winless run. Arsenal will win the league if Partey remains fit.

    The Arsenal team is really good and strong, if not the best in the league this season.

    The only thing that will stop Arsenal from winning the league will be injuries to Partey. It will be a great disaster to see Arteta play Jorginho in there.

    The only formidable backup for Partey in that DM role right now is Jakub Kiwior. Arteta must trust him and play him there to give Partey his deserved regular rests.

    If we do not win anything this season, it will be because Arteta muddled up his selections especially in that DM spot.

    COYG.
    This team deserves all the trusts and supports we can give them.
    COYG.

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