MON, APRIL. 17 2023-theGBJournal |Gunners lost a two-goal lead back to back as they played a successive draw against London rivals West Ham.
Arsenal were hoping to consolidate their lead on the table and respond to City’s win Sunday.
They got off to a fine start with goals from Gabriel Jesus and captain Martin Odegaard. Said Benrahma pulled one back, and Arsenal had the opportunity to restore a two-goal lead, but Bukayo Saka missed a penalty before Jarrod Bowen got the leveler to dagger Gunner’s fans as West Ham got the vital point they need as they go through the battle to escape relegation.
For Arsenal, this is a missed opportunity, as the hopes of them winning the title seem to be fading with abysmal, shambolic performances like this.
From mental monsters to undeveloped babies
One of Arsenal’s key strengths that took them to the top of the table is their ability to never give up, even when losing.
Arsenal knew how to score goals and mount comebacks; they were mental monsters, but with the way they have conceded late goals, it shows that they have lost the mental strength and energy needed to see out goals.
This Arsenal team looks like a team not ready to win the league.
Losing their mental strength is one thing that affected Arsenal in this game. After the second goal was conceded, they looked in a hurry, were bereft of ideas, looked lost, and played without purpose.
Mistakes costed Arsenal
A lot of mistakes are costing Arsenal.
They are currently the 7th-most dispossessed team in the league, with 2,497 passing yards, Arsenal is the fourth team with the most backward passes.
Even though this is the fulcrum of their game, the back passes have led to errors.
Arsenal need to change Cut out these errors if they want to win the league this season.
Xhaka and Partey underperforming
Xhaka and Partey have won a lot of pundits over for their role in Arsenal’s rise this season, but in recent games, especially in today’s match, they have struggled to produce quality. They are the vital tool in Arsenal’s defensive shape, and their loss of form has made Arsenal lose vital points.
A spell on the bench or change in formation or set up might be needed soon if they don’t sit up
Dogged West Ham is ready to escape relegation.
From having a good last season to having a disastrous one, this season has been a West Ham story. They have struggled and seen themselves drawn into an unwanted relegation battle despite doing well in the conference league.
This match shows that West Ham isn’t prepared to be relegated so soon, and the decision to keep Moyes despite pressure might prove right if they escape relegation.
Declan Rice, a big fish in a small pond
Declan Rice’s performance in today’s game makes you savor what he can do in a better club environment.
The club captain put on a man of the match display as his club continued to avoid relegation.
Man of match
Declan Rice’s game by numbers vs. Arsenal:
52 touches
11x possession won
6 duels won
4 tackles
4 interceptions-Curtesy of Wavysport
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