After claiming the League cup and the Community shield last term, it seems Arsenal are just not done and given fans a glimmer of hope after finishing at lowly eighth last time around. Most of the time, their captain and leader Pierre Emerick Aubameyang steps up and has rescued often when the need arises.
What’s inspiring is their performance of their debutants, Willian who recently left Chelsea after 8 long years and Gabriel Maghalaes. While Willian was involved in all the three goals scored by Arsenal, Gabriel thumped in a header from the Brazilian’s corner and of course, Aubameyang was on the scoresheet, it’s rare when we don’t find him there. At 32 years old, Willian doesn’t seem to have lost his magic touch and Arsenal fans are in for a treat from the Brazilian. The set piece specialist just showed his worth superbly with a perfect corner and a free kick that was just blocked by the post. Mikel Arteta has brought with him a sense of belief to this Arsenal side who can compete with anyone. His time at City with Guardiola surely reaped rewards. Its true that it is only the start of the season and nothing can be judged too soon but Arsenal don’t seem like they are pushovers with the club ready to fight it out with the emergence of young lads, Bukayo Saka, Emiliano Martinez, Kieran Tierney to name a few. Their signings have been spot on and they have managed to hold onto their captain, Aubameyang for a little longer maybe. With Chelsea signing a bunch of exciting players, Mourinho waiting to manage his side from the beginning of the season and Leeds impressing under Bielsa, we are in for a show in the Premier League and it’s highly likely that we may expect more than two contenders in the title race other than the usual favourites, Liverpool and Manchester City. Arsenal, like Spurs will be eager to come back in the top four and it is quite evident that the task on hand is no mean feat but it isn’t impossible either. Premier League is the most unpredictable league and a surprise or two is always on the cards. Let’s see what Arsenal has in store for the fans, pundits and the critics alike.
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