With the win over Southampton, Arsenal have completed their 400th Premier League win at home, and the Gunners have become only the second Premier League side to do so, behind Manchester United (428).
Arsenal's home results have indeed been solid, and the surprise is that Arteta has brought up Arsenal's away results in recent years, thanks to the team's current defensive strides.
But it has to be said that winning the strong team depends on defense, and winning the weak team depends on attack, and this game is still fortunate that Arteta made adjustments in the second half, quickly suppressed the Saints, and did not create an upset...... Let's talk about it briefly.
The Saints were second to last before this round, with only one point in the new season, but they almost let Arsenal capsize at home, but fortunately they won without danger.
Southampton's opening goal in the second half was a bit of a surprise, but Kai Havertz quickly equalised. After the goal, Arsenal woke up like a dream, and successively replaced Trossard, Martin Jr. and Merino to strengthen the attack, but I have to say that Arteta's "whole work" this time was still a little too much, or too careless, and almost played away, and the Saints even hit the goal frame twice.
Timber and White are injured, Arteta chose to use Thomas instead of Skelly (he and Rafi can be replaced) as full-back, but the use of center and left winger is confusing, in the case of Martin Jr. and Poisa are not injured, Arteta let Sterling, who has not played a stable game for a long time, start, and the center forward position won the stable Havertz, let him play in midfield, the effect is not very good...... In general, we often criticize Arteta for not rotating, at least this time he took the initiative to rotate under unforced circumstances, which can be regarded as a change in mentality, more encouragement and more support!
The good thing about this is that there is a huge gap in strength between the two sides, Arsenal has always maintained control of the game, and there is a backhand on the bench, and it is not too late to exert force in the second half, which is a false alarm...... You still can't take too big a step in the whole life!
It was a game that saw Kai Havertz as the only qualified centre-forward in the squad, Raheem Sterling was not yet integrated into the system, Bukayo Saka's efficiency and consistency were worthy of his thighs, and Martin Jr. scored in a row after breaking the goal drought, which was a good thing. And all three goals in this game are open goals, which is also important.
But don't look at the recent results of the game, in terms of actual scenes, you still need Odegaard, otherwise it will be too hard to play in the middle and lower teams, I hope to come back before the end of the month! In addition, to be honest, there have been more goals conceded recently, which may also have something to do with the fact that the defense has been adjusting personnel, and Gabe and Saliba must also be vigilant at all times.
Then it's the international break, so let's hope no one gets hurt and take your time, the season has started very well, unbeaten so far!
Kai Havertz has scored in seven consecutive games in all competitions at the Emirates Stadium, a feat that only Robin van Persie has accomplished before.
Kai Havertz still has hope of continuing this record, so come on!
The best performers of the game were Saka and Kai Havertz, although Arteta used Gabriel Jesus as the starting centre-forward, but Havertz, who was dragged back to the midfield, still created more chances and scored a very wonderful goal in the second half with a switch between attack and defense, this left-footed shot went straight to the corner, this goal is no less than Van Persie!
So this game proved a problem, in fact, only Kai Havertz can play the central striker position in the team at the moment, Jesus is too degraded now, there is no rhythm and no confidence, and his teammates are not looking for him much, which is really embarrassing......
It feels like the front line is going to be shuffled next summer, so buy Sheshko and Havertz to compete!
After completing two assists in this game, Saka has already contributed seven assists this season!
If it weren't for the goal of Trossard in the previous game, which was ruled as an own goal, then Saka actually had 8 assists! It's only the beginning of October!
Saka's stats against Southampton:
15 touches in the box, 8 won possession, 7 chances created, 7 shots on goal, 3 successful duels, 2 fouls, 2 shots on target, 2 assists, 1 goal.
It's a perfect attacking stat. Although Kai Havertz also contributed to this game, Saka I think he is a well-deserved MVP, all three goals were involved, the team was the first to blow the horn of counterattack when they fell behind, and they could rush to the opponent's penalty area to score at the end of the game to seal the win, this is Saka!
Havertz's goal is honestly more about Xiao Kai's shooting skills, but Saka's second assist is very level, and Saka has a lot of goals from his teammates before, which is easy to say, but he is the only one in the team who can find his teammates steadily, which is very accurate in the amount of advance and the movement of teammates.
Needless to say, Bukayo Saka is Arsenal's number one, just ask him to stay healthy!
Arsenal's next 6 games: away to Bournemouth, home to Shakhtar Donetsk, home to Liverpool, away to Preston North End, away to Newcastle, away to Inter Milan.
Arsenal have won all of their last four home games, and now it's time to test the team...... Four of the six away games after the international break, with only two home opponents being Shakhtar and Liverpool, both old fritters, and the only real soft persimmon may be Preston ......
Of course, Arsenal is not a team that can only pinch soft persimmons, but games like Newcastle and Inter Milan are very difficult. The game against Preston North End in the middle can be rotated in a big area, and the last round of the League Cup used youngsters to great effect, so go ahead!
Finally, look at two rumors!
Paraguay media outlet ABC TV Paraguay reports that Arsenal are in "very deep" talks to acquire 17-year-old left-back Diego Leão.
According to the report, Arsenal plan to sign Leão first and then loan him back to current side Portno Hills until the youngster turns 18 in April next year.
It's hard to tell if this kind of local media report is true or false, so let's take a look, anything is possible with this kind of new star rumors.
According to World Sport, Arsenal are interested in acquiring Barça's rising star Arnau Pradas.
The 18-year-old is yet to make his senior debut for Barca, but the winger is believed to have a bright future ahead of him, with reports suggesting that Arteta admires the youngster.
Although Barcelona has declined slightly in recent years, La Masia's hematopoietic ability is still strong, and every year there are Barcelona youngsters who stand out and innovate and disagree.
If you look at the information, this kid mainly plays left winger, and it's just rumors at the moment, but as long as there is an opportunity, he can dig it!