
Originally Posted by
mastermind84
im mad at Wenger too, but saying that Xhaka was a luxury signing is madness.
He is a midfielder we needed for ages. Give him time to settle. I reckon he will kick it up by October because his quality is absolutely abundant.
One, you value preseason more than you should. We didnt struggle in that match that first half, and created a bunch of chances. I dont think Xhaka played well in that preseason match, but we should have been up a couple of goals in that game. IIRC, you used the second half of that match to show Alexis can play CF when he has gone out in 2 games since and shown he isnt suited for it. You want to give Alexis the chance to show something while casting aside Xhaka? It doesnt make sense.
Next up, what does Leicester last season have to do with this season? IIRC, Ozil started both matches. He didnt start yesterday.
Also, everyone dominated possession against Leicester last season. THat was their style of play. WE dominated possession Saturday as well, as they are still going with the same style. If I told you we had more shots (13-8), more shots on goal (4-1), and more passes (450-256) than Leicester did you would probably think I was talking out my ass.
until you complain about Arsenal passing it in a ushape and not playing long passes.
What Arsenal needs is better forward play. That has been the problem with this team for some time. That and we have a flabby and sick manager.