Arsenal’s attempt to repeat as FA Cup winners has gone by the wayside after a dismal and uninspiring performance at Southampton.
The final, 1-0 to the Saints, courtesy of an own goal by Gabriel.
So, now the club has one less bell to answer during the remainder of this campaign since they have now dropped out of their second cup competition.
I hate to say it, but maybe it’s a blessing in disguise. Less games and more rest could be a good thing for this team right now.
Today’s performance showed to me this club lacks the needed strength and consistency in their back-up players. Just take a look. Cedric was awful, Willian worked hard but provided no results, Martinelli seemed lost most of the game, while Nketiah, Elneny and Pepe contributed little, if nothing at all.
Today was a step backwards for Mikel Arteta’s club. After a streak of five matches without a defeat, the Arsenal team from November and December returned to the pitch at St. Mary’s.
Gabriel was obviously rusty, Xhaka was kicking balls over peoples heads all day and Holding surely didn’t have his best day either. Bernd Leno would be my Arsenal man of the match, only because he wasn’t playing in lala land today.
Arsenal return to St. Mary’s on Tuesday for a Premier League match. Let’s hope we see a different result.
Sorry, but there’s nothing to cheer about today.
Gunner1953
Arsenal Women will host Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in a WSL clash on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta reports Ben White could be ready and available to play on Saturday at Brighton and Hove Albion.
Football London is reporting Arsenal is keen on a move for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi.
Football Insider reports the Gunners will have no interest in selling Martin Zubimendi in January.
Mikel Arteta on signing a new contract, “We are all very much aligned. Whenever the time is right, we will get that done. There is nothing to be concerned about. We have the same ambition and the same will. Whenever we have the time, we will get that sorted.”
