ARSENAL'S PERFECT NIGHT: PSG punished | Arteta's reaction | Sensational Havertz | Player ratings

[@paulday8785]

Partey was excellent in midfield, broke up play, and his passing was pinpoint. When he came off the side lost some control. Still haven't got a direct replacement for Partey in the side, hence the reason Arteta keeps starting him. Give the guy some props...

[@Sss-on2bv]

Rice will take his place and merino will go in left 8 role going forward , with odegaard obvs right 8.

[@burlhorse61]

​@Sss-on2bv but there's no direct replacement

[@JohnAckon-d2c]

​@@Sss-on2bvWe better defensively with this formation, but we lose something in attack. Rice is not a Partey replacement, but i think we may work, because hopefully other midfielders will can create in final third.

[@NickBramwell]

I thought he was as good as he has ever been, even so he looked off the pace. Not because he is an average player, but because we have improved so much since he arrived. Unless he can up his game he will be a squad player by the end of the season.

[@Nostradanus86]

Bit early to tell with Merino for places nailed down. Rice as a 6 though with those driving runs would be very beneficial for years to come though with a link up play 8 brought in #Nwaneri

[@cathalwalsh5888]

Love Calaifori but i think we seen why in big games it will be White & Timber both a bit more mature right now. But my god do we have a player on our hands. Kiwior also a proper team\squad player

[@StevenWebster_]

Charles I just want to say that I think Thomas Partey has been brilliant the past few days. Really finding his rhythm. And props to you. Because you backed him to perform when a lot of people doubted his current ability.

[@Sdrawkcab_mi]

I think he's better in European games

[@vdkotecha]

Yesterday was the only game where he didn't give me a dozen heart attacks with his lackadaisical play

[@HerFatherDidntLikeMe]

​@@Sdrawkcab_mi I agree. I think, if he stays fit, Partey will contribute positively over the season.

[@HerFatherDidntLikeMe]

Arsenal's out of possession game has improved hugely. The team defends as a unit.

[@SueMyChin]

@@vdkotecha City and Spurs?

[@AdamPort41]

That martinelli miss after a lovely series of flicks was the only disappointment of the night. Would’ve been a great team goal but straight at the keeper

[@Goona187]

The rice run through the middle also 😢

[@edi2234]

Difficult shot to control tho. It was coming down I him on his weaker foot. Made sense he went for power instead of placement.

[@markstevens7589]

But hardly a surprise. If trossard is the best finisher at the club,.martinelli is the worst

[@zTom_]

​@@edi2234 And it was still on target, so decent attempt. :)

[@petemurphy4337]

​@@edi2234lĺllllĺll⁰

[@liambrady1]

Trossard has been unbelievable since Odegaards injury. Last nite again, excellent.

[@babsknight]

That's why I still prefer him to start ahead of Nwaneri.

[@groundhogguns5828]

@@babsknight duh!

[@kunimitsune177]

*night

[@bmcateer4]

Morning Charles! What a great time to be an Arsenal fan, something I'm not taking for granted. Good results being matched by really good performances (something that I thought was missing at the start of last season). I thought that Trossard showed last night that he is adapting to cover for Odegaard's absence, some really good pressing, passing & a brilliant assist. He's become a real game changer! Cheers, Ben

[@K.Kabelo]

i like Calafiori, he is good on the ball and going forward but off the ball he worries me. he is too aggressive and too tight on the opponent. Man is energetic and full of adrenaline he needs to slow down sometimes. he is probably still adjusting to a new league and he's only 22

[@-MadMax45]

Our midfield put in a very mature performance tonight and Thomas Partey played a massive role in that as he was absolutely brilliant tonight - Solid performance & played a key role for 60+ mins… Partey was doing ALL the things that we’ve all known him for over the years. He was winning the ball back in the middle of the pitch. He made a great interception when he slid to cut out a PSG pass and stop their counter attack when they were trying to break against us - With a number of our players up the pitch that was vital! He even won the ball high up the pitch which allowed us to keep the pressure and intensity against the PSG defence when we had them under it. Partey done well to keep the ball and he didn’t give it away much - Ball retention was spot on tonight. And when PSG were trying to press us and apply pressure and make it difficult to find passes, Partey was still able to find passes under pressure AND forward passes too and break through their lines! He was really quality tonight and he deserves a mention and a shout out for sure! #TP5 Rice was solid beside him in the midfield too. Really good to see Merino get on and get a little run out to get some minutes in his legs - He surely has to get some more time against Southampton at the weekend. Important win and let’s keep going forward! 🔴⚪️

[@ricvin2986]

Really good comment spot on 👍

[@Nostradanus86]

Gave away the ball twice... the least amount of any of our players on the night.

[@-MadMax45]

@@Nostradanus86 I know right!… Finally someone else noticed how good he was - He was absolute class. But it’s a shame that C.W barely spoke about him in the video and he’s was 1 of our standout players - I’ve rarely seen him speak about in depth comments like this 😅

[@-MadMax45]

@@ricvin2986 thanks pal, I just call the game how I see it.

[@Nostradanus86]

@@-MadMax45 he was great on the night but it was a genuine team effort.. Thomas had the positioning & timing of excellence on the night, sadly though many of times before this has not been the case with him but I have been a big fan since day 1 with Partey just can't expect him to get around every blade of grass on the pitch nor be expected to join in on attacks while then run back to position at will.. Partey is a chess esque midfielder.

[@j02t94r]

Thanks for including my comment Charles and yes, I did enjoy the show today. As ever, excellent coverage and I really liked at the end the reminder of how most of us felt really worried at the start of this run of games. Not done yet obviously, still got to play Southampton as you say but very pleasantly surprised how the squad have performed so far. Thanks again

[@DrHankVenture]

It's so exciting to see Merino going! He looked great after the first couple of minutes, and clearly loves going into a challenge. His passing was very safe, but judging from the left, Martinelli is in for a real treat this season when he has Calafiori and Merino behind him.

[@smeekings]

Hey Charles, great content as usual - glad you’re enjoying the Champions League nights at the Emirates again - and I’m glad you saw it because none of the commentators or pundits did, Martinelli influenced the decision to take the short corner for the goal; he ran to Big Gabby, who signed to Saka to drive it low. The bench must have spotted a vulnerability and Martinelli celebrated like he scored as a result. I’m really excited to see him this season, he didn’t take his chances vs PSG but he’s looking like he’ll be back to best before long and that’s going to be so amazing for our season. COYG!

[@yorygibson-rc1lw]

I've been saying this for a season now martinelli is going to start blowing team away with saka and havarts it going to be fun to watch. Shout out for party played really well I hope we can keep him fit.

[@ElJefe2107]

Hi Charles - have to admit with your point Havertz will get 20+ goals in all competitions and he is defo a key figure in our squad - with Merino back now our team looks like the land of the giants. Looking forward to what the season brings. COYG

[@Nostradanus86]

White, Partey, Gabriel, Calafiori, Merino, Rice, Saliba & Havertz all in the box for Saka set pieces.

[@samthrupp1729]

Hey did anyone else notice Saliba stepping into midfield as the ball player on occasion? He played a series of excellent cross field passes too

[@edwinmuavha6102]

I enjoy ur content watts

[@paulmelham9223]

What a team we have in the making. Perfect performance from everyone, only shame was timber coming off at half time. Fingers crossed he will be ok

[@DavefromOttawa]

What a night. So happy and grateful I was able to make it over for a match like that! Will be at southampton as well and if we are treated to a nwanweri start, and another win, what a trip it will have been! COYG!

[@AdamPort41]

Hi Charles, can you speak on the atmosphere? The PSG fans were fantastic but I didn’t hear much of arsenal fans outside of some half hearted “arsenal,arsenal” chants every now and then. And whenever the camera cut to them you’d think we were losing

[@kutangajoni4057]

Any competition outside the premier league the atmosphere always sucks😢

[@zTom_]

So many empty seats with season ticket holders not even showing up too...

[@DrGT666]

Its a result of not having the hardcore fans like the season before last all in black with the drums and singing constantly!! It was the same last season too. Season ticket holders tend not sing anyway.

[@alexcoyg3281]

​@@kutangajoni4057not true at all

[@zTom_]

So many empty seats with season ticket holders not even showing up too... 😒

[@nextabe1]

I keep thinking about Mikel's "we will play without the ball," moment from a press conference after City. Because that's exactly what we did. Here you go Paris, have the ball all you want, you're getting out of here with .27 xG and no goals.

[@vetpara]

Hi Charles, On the fullbacks... I agree that Calafiori is really something else... there was pieces of the game where I was looking for him... and he is inverting into a number 10 position ahead of the midfield... Would love to see his pitch map... some of the attacking positions he takes up are so unconventional... it's almost awkward. Timber is just a special talent. So aggressive and capable with the ball at his feet. Love the Lauren comparisons. Ben White's going nowhere. Think what he was asked to do physically last year was sooo underrated. Can't help but hope he is rehabbing in Dubai. How is anyone forgetting how good he was after that break last year. Kiwior has been really good in his last couple of appearances. Think he realizes that if he doesn't step up, the train is going to leave him behind. Hope the extra depth has allowed Tomi the time to rehab properly. What a player when he is fit. Not even mentioning Zinchenko and Tierney yet. Incredibly tricky period of the season pretty well navigated I would say.

[@dingushussey4100]

Califiori is going to be amazing, agreed, he gets caught out a bit from time to time, but his awareness means that he is already identifying his own mistakes and starting to counter them.

[@Qlicky]

As always, people jump to conclusions very early. This is his what, 3rd-4th game for Arsenal? It will take some time for him to acclimate to the team.

[@dingushussey4100]

@@Qlicky I agree, these days the world moves so fast and judgement is mostly knee jerk reactions to the latest performance. I would say he looks as though he is adapting fast nevertheless, and he oozes quality and forward thinking.

[@Qlicky]

@@dingushussey4100 The only thing he really lacks for a LB/RB is pace. He's very astute in all other areas.

[@Jiss1812]

It’s mad to think that if it wasn’t for terrible officiating we could be talking about maximum points in the Prem, having gone to Villa, City and Spursy. Our captain, Rice Trossard Moreno missing in between 11 v 11 we haven’t dropped a point, we have a very very seriously strong team.

[@FaysalHaroun]

Kiwior always puts in a decent Shift when called Upon, he is exactly the Kind of Player alot of Managers always want, just plays simple

[@SwiftGifts-ni6qz]

Andy Townsend commentary yesterday was absolutely shocking, every single player he was preying for the goals to be disallowed, free kick to be given to PSG preying for them to score saying how amazing PSG was.. had to check who was winning a few times to make sure.. absolutely awful commentary

[@msb7552]

You’re absolutely spot on. I despise the majority of these English commentators so much. Onto Southampton, Lads🫵🏿

[@gabstay8528]

Andy Townsend is an absolute AFC hater! His commentary is always so biased against us, no matter who we're playing

[@dicksonhagoi2849]

This is a result oriented business, amazing without end result is not enough, sometimes back Arsenal was in that category of amazing with no end result and we were being criticised left right and centre, give me results and am happy as i have already walked the amazing journey , it's time to deliver and if mixing it up is the way to go then I will take it, artillery fans are fully behind king Arteta and the boys.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

He is always anti Arsenal. Htf do i get him pl and cl 😢. He is pathetic. Xity show courage and ckassxto play to end get deflection we are lucky. He thought a foul out wide is indirect free kick so Saka goal not a goal lol. He is consistently anti Arsenal. I hate listening to him and Jim Beglin? Ex Liverpool. Commentators seem to go along with them. Why they put them on our games consisa mystery. Truly awful and ignorant to boot.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

Crowd bit flat some say

[@Christohh]

Rice was so good. Genuinely thinking a merino rice odegaard three would be different gravy

[@daj3282]

Lol… nothing will change

[@groundhogguns5828]

@@daj3282 log out clown

[@a-a-ron3286]

Hi Charles, Do you think we have a potential problem with Jesus? There were images showing him not celebrating the third goal against Leicester while on the sideline. All his decision making has been off lately, he seems to be playing for himself, rather than the team. Does he just need a goal? Or is it a bigger problem?

[@virupakshawalla5734]

Maybe it a mood. If he is fully fit its a problem as he was awful on the ball and decision making shocking. We need him so if his attitude has turned its a problem. Zinchenko and him came in and gave a boost but now possibly disillusioned and needing moved on?

[@a-a-ron3286]

@@virupakshawalla5734 I would love it to be just a phase/mood. On his day Jesus is almost unbeatable. But if his awful form continued, I wouldn't mind moving him on. It won't be easy though with his wages and injuries. The team moved on regarding Zinchenko imho. Timber, Calafiori, White, Tomiyasu and even Kiwior are much better suited to Artetas style.

[@wrightyafc]

Ultimately need to sell him alongside Zinny

[@davedennison7386]

We need to get rid of him...I don't blame Salibas injury for us running out of steam 2yr ago...I blame shoehorning a fit again Jesus into a winning team.....

[@fuqhue]

Martinelli ball retention is poor,when defending that deep you need a ball carrier to ease pressure from defending.Arteta likes him for the defensive work but going forward he loses ball too much and lacks composure when finishing.

[@outofnaija]

Good win but I am not sure if Califiori's tactical errors are as obvious to others as they are to me. Hopefully he improves on this.

[@samthrupp1729]

Everyone noticing. Lots of comments. Fantastic player but definitely need to watch those errors in big games. Timber and white for now, for me at least

[@mutaikip1520]

Last night near perfection for real martinelli missed a couple of chances Trossard unsung hero

[@arsenalarmys.a7058]

I know everyone is on martinellis form, but damn his work rate is so important.. The defensive cover, constant tracking back and then driving us up the field... The goals will come... The assists will come... His work rate is just 2nd to none.. And can easily get us 60+ yards up the field

[@Robert-i4g]

Lets hammer Southampton on Saturday to start making up the goal difference

[@Nostradanus86]

I echo that

[@ArunB-n9x]

Hi Charles, You rightly said that G. Jesus is searching for confidence. He really needs it! He tries to go solo and misses the opportunity to pass it to a teammate. You could also see his reactions after some of our goals from the Cup game. He seemed frustrated that the chance fell to others and not him! What better than the upcoming game against Southampton to bring out his best!

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

Rice was my Man of the Match. Surprised by Charles 7 score. I also didn't think our defence was that dominant and on another day PSG would have put a couple of those attempts away. The difference between the Leicester game and this game was that Leicester were more ruthless, not that we defended better. I accept that PSG are a better team and we defended better overall.

[@stanadams5541]

Interesting comment about Havertz's inprovement since last year it's been amazing BUT don't forget Arteta tried playing him in midfield with Jesus as Centre Forward and that may explain the difference he is now the first choice Centre Forward and Jesus really when he is not injured is offering nothing and needs to be sold.

[@Gut2-Cush]

After seeing how Trossard drove that ball forward and assisted Kai, I am convinced he is the most underrated player at Arsenal.

[@elixir9261]

He’s not.

[@Nostradanus86]

In the game maybe ... overall sadly the consistency takes that away.. his 1st season with us was a joy , now its his instincts we rely on .

[@delroymorris9525]

Very good well done boys

[@sportingarenatv7495]

Thank you for sharing

[@vman99]

I’m enjoying watching us defend just like our players seem to enjoy defending. It runs throughout the whole team. We never used to be like this in the last decade.

[@carlosisdead3761]

partey was really good. once he s subsituted arsenal lost control of the midfield. guess arteta just managing his time

[@alexcoyg3281]

Raya's distribution is world class

[@nickconnolly2491]

I have never bought into the point of having full backs playing on their wrong foot side of the pitch. Tierney was also a great foil to Martinelli. Arteta seems to want full backs to move inside and this of course is facilitated by them following the natural trajectory of their right or left foot as the case may be.

[@Rakesh11503]

I know it's early, but I get a feeling we will win the EPL this year.

[@shacktoure174]

I’m so excited to see a midfield 3 of Merino, Rice and Partey that’s the most powerful midfield 3 in the premier league height, muscle and technical ability wow just wow with the back 4 behind them.

[@Nostradanus86]

Kinda relying heavily on 3 attackers though then in open play in terms of scoring. Rice will need to switch off from constanst defensive duties or will be out of positions come attacks for us.

[@MccormickAFC]

As much as I love white, i'm excited to see how a timber, odegaard and saka right hand side would play. I would have loved MLS to come on rather than kiwior, but I understand why that might be asking too much at the moment. Love the show Charles!

[@neilshots]

You can add me to those that love Calafiori, as others say he can be prone to the odd error, but he recovers very well he is going to be some player.

[@AaronAlexandre-mc8nw]

Hey Charles. Looking ahead of the Southampton game, do you think Mikel will stick to the same lineup or will he make some changes. Obviously we have the international break right after the game so we might just go the same. But at the same time, Southampton always made life difficult for us whenever we faced them. On the other hand, our depth looks much better and even if we switch 3~4 players, we should be able to win comfortably against Southampton. Would love to see Merino get his first start for Arsenal maybe along with Ewaneri. Doesn't mean they should definitely start but they deserve more game time as they are pushing for the current starting lineup. Sorry for Martinelli but i think maybe Sterling or Jesus should be given a chance to start in the left wing. Martinelli wasn't the worst but i think it's time to give him some alert that if he continues his form there are always many players who can fill in his position.

[@Maxthekillbot]

Honestly think it will be very interesting when Odegaard comes back. Obviously you would think he would go straight back into the team, but Trossard has looked so good in that almost shadow striker / number 10 role behind and beside Havertz. Even in the City game before he was unfortunately sent off he looked really good. I think we will be more comfortable than expected until Odegaard comes back and he will have a good amount of time to get fit and sharp before he is thrust back into the team.

[@kunimitsune177]

There.is.no.10.

[@tonygodfrey3972]

We proud of rads yesterday night 🎉

[@koetrotsotetsi2598]

Arteta should play Sterling and bench Martinelli against Southampton this weekend. I think that's a perfect game for Sterling because we don't have to do a lot of defending against Southampton

[@Nostradanus86]

💯

[@marlonmorris4637]

I think we need to state possible messages for Martinelli to help build his confidence

[@LambrettaFunk]

It wouldn't surprise me if MA said at half time "Now prove you can hold a 2-0 lead" As an exercise, it was highly successful.

[@Denlar96]

Hi Charles, hope all is well! I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the likes of Zinchenko, Jesus and Tomiyasu. When all of these players are fit, I do think they can add to this team. However, the best attribute a player can have is availability, which all 3 don't seem to have. For me personally, I can see all 3 moving on next summer. It would be a shame, especially as I do like Tomiyasu for his versatility in defence. Do you see them moving on at all? Keep up the good work. Dennis

[@Cherrymay07]

We have to pleased last two seasons some players they try their best to up this stage of champion league stage.

[@Cherrymay07]

No-one can perfect .some are got injury and haven't give 100% like last season..but we have to thank all players take part this long way of higher stage.❤

[@emmaredgate]

Shout out to the PSG fans. They were amazing

[@paulmedlyn6155]

Hi Charles. Did you notice the picture of Mohamed Kudus on social media sat at the emirates watching the PSG game? Do you think its someone who we could make a move for in January or next summer?. Was hoping we was going to sign him before he went to West Ham but for me personally i would love to see him at Arsenal as i think hes a quality player who is still young and has all the right attributes for our team.

[@mhe87]

Charles, I know it's a minor thing, but I have found the captain armband situation post Odegaard injury very interesting. As best as I can tell, it looks like the order for who wears the armband is (1) Odegaard, (2) Jorghino, (3) G. Jesus, and (4) Saka. Is that what you have seen?

[@Nostradanus86]

Jesus has worn it once this season so far ( Atalanta) , Jorginho once in the league & in the EFL. As for Jorgi he had captained us 8 times overall with Saka I think half way behind.. It would seem obvious Saka be the captain as he's Mr. Arsenal but I would prefer the band going to someone like Rice or Magalhães when Odegaard isn't there though.

[@damienphillips6555]

Despite the win, I felt we were a bit too open at times, and it felt like PSG were dominating the 2nd half and we started to get complacent,let's not lie, PSG overall were woeful but I thought we miss the trick by not really by scoring more and killing the game off. If we want to go far in this competition we have to be more assertive, ruthless, alert and clinical. Remember we were beaten by a not so strong Bayern last time out. Sometimes it's the fine margins and clinical isolated moments that get through

[@FinsburyPhil]

I’m not sure why we felt we had to go that defensive in the 2nd half? Yes we could have been more cautious than in the first half, but setting up that deep does mean that a slip or a mistake or a deflection can lead to a goal - as per City.

[@Goona187]

It was an absolute performance last night in a tale of two half's

[@kunimitsune177]

halves 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mwalimuwenyu7809]

I remember making a case for Havetz last year and making a case for Partey earlier in the season. English fans have a bias…Rice is a great player with good upside but right now the best 6 at Arsenal is Partey because he is way more press resistant and a much better connector…that word is not often used in English football but in European games where control is key that position is key.

[@clivebowen296]

Hear Hear

[@kunimitsune177]

Fucking racist. Go support Madrid FFS.

[@radcliffebroomes9531]

SAKA said the free kick was deliberate.

[@andrecampbell5893]

If we can upgrade ramsdale, we can upgrade Martinelli. He's a very hard working player but he's average. If he gets 3 chances per game to score he misses 2, a conversion rate like that cannot take us to the next level, he's a good squad player but we need better to start games. Vini, Musilala, Yamal, that are all better and more effective in there position.

[@jonrend]

Good point. Arteta gives him a chance to see if he can improve, I guess, but if he doesn't, I'm sure he will be replaced if needed at some point in time.

[@kunimitsune177]

Yeah it's no coincidence that we were in for Mudryk, bought Trossard, were linked with lef wingers all summer and brought in Sterling on loan. I don't think that Arteta thinks Martinelli is at the level.

[@Nostradanus86]

This is where Sterling or Jesus goes out wide left & Martinelli comes as the impact sub, his work rate energy is very important in games over the first hour but he drops off this is why he needs to alter his game even though the direct raw attitude is a bonus to have but needs to control his timing of what he offers.

[@S14N9LS]

I haven't heard anyone else really talk about Raya's distribution. I thought some of his out balls (kicks and throws) were incredible. He's such a well-rounded keeper and super important for the team so far this season.

[@LateBloomerStories2020]

Yeah that one that Martinelli almost scored from was outrageous 😮

[@kunimitsune177]

Out balls? You mean balls out...

[@Nostradanus86]

The end this out ball/ ball out dilemma.. you could just shorten it to " his precise distribution throughout "

[@S14N9LS]

*out ball (plural out balls) (soccer) A chance to clear the ball to an attacking teammate, or such an attacker; a target man.

[@Nostradanus86]

@@S14N9LS it's not really clearing though when it's a guided near precise aimed pass to a teammates free space

[@Jamaicanarsenalfan]

We need another Luke match reaction video 😂😂😂

[@ajread1990]

If Arteta doesn’t rotate a bit on Saturday are we still seeing the same potential issue of not using squad depth? We’ve seen a hugely impressive amount of depth so far at the back but that’s largely because Arteta’s hand has been forced due to injury. With Sterling not in the England squad and Jesus begging for minutes whilst we know Saka will play twice for England, surely Saturday is the time for a little rotation. Or is Arteta always going to play his best available team in the premier league and champions league?

[@stevencorscadden5767]

Premier league ref and game and could easily have gave away a couple of pens. Calafiori had his arms all round a player in the box plus the handball. Not saying they were def pens but I’d have been shouting for them if it was other way round.

[@julianmassin5683]

Hey Charles, great show as always. When Calafiori got his yellow card against PSG one of our players passed him something and it looked like it was a vape that he put to his mouth. I’m sure and hope I’m wrong but that’s what it looked like. Did anyone see this too?

[@samthrupp1729]

Hahahah bro it’s not a vape!! It was an energy gel

[@Cheezy-Gunner]

Hey Charles, I was a bit surprised to see that Mikel didn't use Sterling in yesterday's PSG match. Any thoughts as to why maybe? P.S: Love the content

[@Nostradanus86]

He starts against Southampton.

[@Cheezy-Gunner]

@Nostradanus86 I think so too

[@MrZaerdna]

Why is Jesus not performing anymore? Because Raya is claiming all the crosses. Thanks I’ll see myself out

[@peterbarry4112]

You don’t get a more perfect night - perfection can’t be improved upon. No doubt you are not handing out any 10s as usual!

[@colmbolger2109]

So every prem games is 12 v 11. Ref on their side. The more we have to fight and have unfair refs. I cant ever remember a team having 2 players sent off for piffle. IT WILL MAKE THE TASTE OF SUCCESS EVEN SWEETER. COYG❤

[@colmbolger2109]

Did Arsenal contest Trossards red ?

[@nickconnolly2491]

We are not missing Odegaard because having a natural left footer playing full back means the ball is played naturally to Martinelli instead of to the inside. Odegaard, White and Sara had a wonderful understanding but our play was unbalanced with the left being a natural conduit for attacks due to Odegaard playing on that side. We are now more balanced.

[@samthrupp1729]

I thought the exact same thing the last two weeks. Trossard actually involves himself on both sides and doesn’t dedicate himself to saka like O does. Gives gabby a chance!

[@Nostradanus86]

​@@samthrupp1729indeed. Just need another player to be a decoy to create further space

[@Qlicky]

We're definitely missing Odegaard, it's just that we have a team able to cope with it.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

Pl refs are terrible. At Euros they were the worst too so no excuses about rules 😢

[@jamesnicholls5364]

Well according to pundits on talk sport especially Mr O’Hara PSG are just bang average team that guy cannot except Arsenal are brilliant sourer Grapes.

[@real9269]

Give havertz the number 10!

[@sorcererstone3303]

What does Arsenal do differently from Chelsea to Kai. He is such a different player in Arsenal than when he was in Chelsea? What role did he play when he was in Chelsea?

[@Qlicky]

It's Arteta and his coaching abilities. He improves players.

[@odez982]

I sense a lot of the arsenal players has exponentially evolved in Arteta’s system. Havertz is one who has reaped the benefits of it, it is truly amazing to see him take another level that I myself didn’t expect. His growth excites me on what more he can do as for what we see now of him could just be the tip of the iceberg

[@virupakshawalla5734]

Good and great result but miles of perfection and quite a way of brilliant tbh. We lost our way mid second for a bit. Sit back for a bit then come back into it but we rocked for a bit and looked more likely to have conceded than against City in 48 minutes of second half.

[@hippybill1]

I’m not suprised that the referees in Europe are better as look whose in charge of them

[@ezmony19]

I’ve been saying this since the season started.. Partey is a furniture in this team. If he is fit he will play.

[@groundhogguns5828]

he is gone in the summer. can't wait

[@abuilyaazblomquist1607]

I miss the total dominance from us right now. We do not suffocate teams like we did last season, and i dot see our flowing attack that we have been used to. Now it comes down to that we're simply more effective both in defence ond in offence. To say we were totaly dominating PSG is just not true. More effective Yes. Love all your content and thanks for a great show! (from Sweden)

[@fazzyth14]

Any Timber updates other then the 'muscular issue'?

[@romainemason2812]

Is it just me or does Jesus seem to be playing a bit selfish whenever he's subbed on?

[@Nostradanus86]

His Champions league goal talley in his head.

[@kylemoseley4998]

remember when people doubted Kai?

[@jayk5368]

Flowers are for beauty queens Charles

[@charleslittledale7991]

Havertz is a complete footballer

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

Arsenal have a really tough series of games coming up in November. They have Liverpool at home, Chelsea away and Newcastle away alongside Inter away and Sporting Lisbon away. I think that's going to be equally challenging.

[@kunimitsune177]

*Sporting CP They're not called Lisbon.

[@Mythological321]

Ty

[@francisxavierderyzunuo1427]

Hi Mr. Watts, I have been thinking after the game last night, why Sterling wasn’t given any minutes Vs PSG, could it be that he’ll be starting vs Southampton?

[@Nostradanus86]

Told you 2-0

[@TheKhela89]

I don't want to jinx it but I genuinely can't see a team beating us when our defence is focused. The idea of another gold season sounds crazy...but is it really?

[@xXN3m3sisX]

Didn't enjoy the second half. They had some decent chances. A team with a better striker probably scores a few goals. Very lucky not to concede imo. Don't know why we don't put games out of sight.

[@zTom_]

I'd say Enrique gave the PSG kids the hair dryer treatment at halftime & they raised their levels after the pause to something closer to what they normally do. :)

[@kunimitsune177]

No they didn't.

[@Qlicky]

PSG second half: 0 Shots on goal. 0.15XG 2 Corners. How in the world could they have scored a few goals?

[@petercorbett3794]

It was far from perfect. 8-0 would be perfect. But 2-0 will do. We talk perfect when we thrash dross 10-0 and the best 5-0. Until then, we do not even dare mention perfect. Perfect is still over the hills and far away. Thinking 2-0 is perfect is why we go out 0-1 in Munich. We are so far short of perfect we haven’t even started playing football yet.

[@UBZUKki]

Not exactly perfect, but a win's a win..

[@sheltermuregwi4952]

partey is our general in midfield rice cant do what parety does at 6 and i dont think merino is good enough to displace him in our midfield merino will be a bench player as long as thomas is fit,

[@petercorbett3794]

Arsenal still only think they’re ‘competitive’ against teams like Man City and PSG. There’s still a chance they’ll turn out v Real and wilt like they did twice v Bayern last season. There’s a long long way to go, I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re still 2 years away and by then give up and go back to top 6 mediocrity because it’s less tiring. If this was home and away we’d probably lose 2-0 out there and go out on penalties. Arsenal are still way short of lifting big titles because they still think 2-0 at home to anyone is perfect.

[@SueMyChin]

I'm not trying to hang Kiwior out or anything, he's hardly played and when he does he's in a different position so it must be near impossible to get any rhythm but I thought he was poor yesterday. When he came on he shanked some clearances straight out of play with targets up the line, he let players run off the back of him a few times and his man hit the bar from the corner after Kiwior let him get away from him.

[@fplbighead1352]

Please please please don't talk about Partey's fitness. Just ignore it. I don't want us to jinx it

[@kunimitsune177]

Cringe.

[@fplbighead1352]

@@kunimitsune177 Yeah, sure! Wait and watch

[@markstevens7589]

Charles .... is it time we.talked about Martinelli? If trossard is the best finisher at the club then its fair to say Martinelli is the worst? As a forward, if he is not working on his finishing then what is he working on?

[@Nostradanus86]

I'd imagine our worst finisher excluding keepers would be Kiwior or Tomiyasu but yes Martinelli doesn't have much conviction & composure with his chances hence the 42 goals in 183 games record he holds so far. 33 goals & 18 assists in 134 prem league games ( 8,355mins )

[@Nostradanus86]

Hasn't scored a goal in the 8 games played in the FA cup, 3 goals in 20 Europa League games. ...

[@postsurrealfish]

60 million down the drain ¦:¬)

[@22z93]

Thrashing

[@Mat_D87]

For me, Martinelli works so hard off the ball in both attacking and defensive positions which makes it a real shame that he's not getting the rewards, in terms of goals for his efforts. I feel it's a case of composure in front of goal with Martinelli. Last season was a poor one, by his standards, and I think he's trying hard to make amends this year. I just feel sometimes he's showing a little TOO much urgency in front of goal and not taking that extra half a second to compose himself. Once that part of his game clicks, he's going to be a fantastic player. Let's all give him as much support as possible when we're in the stadium! 💪🏻 ❤️🤍