The main man in the arsenal?
Before the weekend, Gabriel Jesus made more touches into the opposition box (66), attempted more dribbles (34) and won more fouls (21) than any other player in the Premier League this season.
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Michael Jones18 September 2022 11:49
Super sub
Yoen Visas has scored five Premier League goals as a substitute since the start of last season.
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Michael Jones18 September 2022 11:44
play for queen
Today both teams will tie a black band in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
Michael Jones18 September 2022 11:40
Mikel Arteta’s single most important job is to make sure Arsenal learn to overcome setbacks
armory are better. Arsenal ready. Arsenal are back. Where and for whom they came from is still up for debate, but the excited crowd of supporters – completely understandable – almost giggled at the Gunners sitting on top in the opening round. Premier League table.
Undoubtedly, there is more cohesion in some parts of the team at the start of this season, better depth in key areas and individual improvement in the team.
on the edges, Mikel Arteta An invested, sought-after figure continues to cut. He certainly deserves the credit for being Arsenal’s more watchable, enjoyable (oh, more often winning) team, even if the dramatization of his technical field remains over-animated.
More than a few have expressed the opinion that it is faintly comical to see the Spaniard in action: furiously at throwing a player three yards away, or burying his face in his hands after a concession. Pointing from and dragging of a target.
But there’s also a piece of the puzzle that the Gunners now face to solve: to actually transition to a side that can compete at the top again, until the point suggests, By then they should be able to handle failures better than evidence.
Arteta’s most important job is to make sure Arsenal learn to overcome setbacks
A midweek win in less competition with a heavily rotated team makes little sense against the regular rigors of Premier League action.
Michael Jones18 September 2022 11:36
Range . Scoring from Brentford
Brentford has scored four unbeaten Premier League goals this season from outside the penalty area. He scored only three such goals in the entire 2021/22 Premier League campaign.
The Bees’ confidence in front of the goal has increased but Brian Mbumo and Ivan Toni are particularly keen to take shots around the penalty area.
Michael Jones18 September 2022 11:30
win or lose?
Arsenal have gone 23 Premier League matches without a draw – 16 wins, seven losses – the longest running run of sides currently in the top flight.
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Michael Jones18 September 2022 11:26
Brentford’s attacking skills
Thomas Frank’s team has scored 15 goals in the top flight this time, a figure better than only Manchester City. The Londoners average 2.5 goals per game compared to 1.3 in their first Premier League campaign.
He has done almost five better than his expected total of goals (10.2) and will prove to be a threat to Arsenal this afternoon.
Michael Jones18 September 2022 11:21
Thomas Frank reveals Gareth Southgate told him about Evan Toney’s England call
Thomas Frank Welcome Gareth SouthgateThe classy touch of allowing the Brentford manager to break the news Evan Tony that he made England Squad.
Clinical striker Tony earned his first England call-up on Thursday, The 26-year-old now has his chance to try for a spot in November’s World Cup.
Tony became Brentford’s first England pick in 83 years, leaving West Londoners excited ahead of a Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday.
And the Danish manager of the Bees, Frank, made it a point to thank Southgate for allowing him to share in Tony’s special moment.
Thomas Frank reveals Gareth Southgate told him about Evan Toney’s England call
Tony on Thursday became Brentford’s first England pick in 83 years
Michael Jones18 September 2022 11:17
Arsenal vs London Club
Arsenal have won five of their last eight league games at the hands of fellow London clubs, the equivalent of their last 23 attempts.
They could win three consecutive top-flight London Derbys for the first time since March 2015 if they emerge victorious today.
Michael Jones18 September 2022 11:12
Brentford vs Arsenal squad changes
Thomas Frank last made two changes to the Brentford squad starting in a 5–2 win against Leeds. Shandon Baptiste and Kean Lewis-Potter dropped out with the arrival of Josh DaSilva and Christopher Eager. It also looks like a change in formation with the Franks prioritizing five against the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta meanwhile makes three changes to the Arsenal side losing to Manchester United. Martin Odegaard is no longer with the team after being knocked out in training so Fabio Vieira earns a starting spot. Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney both returned with Alexander Zinchenko back and Albert Sambi Lokonga on the bench.
Michael Jones18 September 2022 11:07