King SJ
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King SJ
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Worst thing about Arteta’s tenure isn’t even his lack of trophies, it’s how many bodies he’s destroyed. Ben White is done, Odegaard can’t stay fit, Gabriel can’t sprint, Saka is not the same, Havertz doesn’t look the same physically, Timber too, Rice on his way there. For what??



Viktor Gyokeres still gets questioned, even though he’s now got 12 PL goals in 30 games this season (18 all comps) while adapting to a new team, and Arsenal players adapting to him. And against a good Bournemouth defence today. Still gets questioned even though his character not in question: never hides, never stops showing for the ball, also looking to run in behind. Takes responsibility, and those penalties of his are hard, fast, well-placed and rarely stoppable (4/43). Gyokeres has occasional quiet games, but never lacks effort. Arsenal need to look to get him in behind more. #ARSBOU

Impossible not to be hugely worried after that. Arsenal looking mentally and physically shot. The hope was the late winner in Portugal would give the squad the boost it needed to go again, but no sign of that today. Bournemouth sharper, fresher and fitter. Arsenal running on fumes and look so panicky and devoid of ideas. Big issues in midfield. Zubimendi looks done and with no Odegaard today Bournemouth did what City did in the final and Arsenal had little answer. The triple change didn’t help. That felt panicky from Arteta so early in the second half with the game still level. Calafiori, Timber, Saka and Odegaard can’t come back soon enough, but will they be in any sort of shape to help when there isn’t really time to play themselves into form/fitness? It’s worrying.

Full-time at Emirates Stadium.




