The Arsenal vs Wolves match was much more difficult than expected for the home team, but fortunately, coach Arteta still had strategic backup cards like Nicolas Pepe.
#1 ARTETA STOCK CHANGES
Playing at home, but Arsenal faced many difficulties against Wolves. The Gunners' starting strikers, especially Alexandre Lacazette, had a lot of opportunities, but they were all ungainly. It was only when coach Arteta put Pepe on the field in the 71st minute that the turning point of the match came.
Pepe was the equalizer for the Gunners after another assist from another substitute, Nketiah. Not stopping there, Pepe was also the one who launched the decisive pass to let Lacazette finish, before being "converted" into an own goal by goalkeeper Jose Sa. This is only Pepe's 11th match in the Premier League this season, of which only 5 starts. In all competitions, Pepe has only scored 3 goals (1 in the Premier League).
#2 WOLVES SUCCESSFUL BREAKING
Many people may not believe it, but Wolves are extremely sure every time they get the lead. The latest defeat to Arsenal is the first reverse defeat for the Wolves since November 2018. That is, Wolves have gone through 45 matches without losing when they opened the scoring.
This is quite unfortunate for the Wolves because they kept 1 point until the 5th minute of injury time at Emirates. Wolves are also in high form after 2 consecutive victories against Tottenham and Leicester.
#3 ARSENAL's STRONG STRONG SPIRIT
Goalkeeper Jose Sa's own goal (minutes 94 seconds 56) is Arsenal's latest goal in the Premier League since January 2017. At that time, Alexis Sanchez successfully made a penalty against Burnley in the 97th minute and 14th minute.
Obviously, the spirit of fighting to the end, never giving up of the young army in Arteta's hands was shown. This is the spirit that at the beginning of the season, Gunners fans could not see. But now, it has become the hallmark of Arsenal.
#4 STILL WRONG
Arsenal showed a very positive side late in the game but the Gunners defense's ability to concentrate early in the game was still questioned. In just 10 minutes of the ball rolling, Ramsdale's goal was always put on alert.
Midfielder Saiss even managed to get the ball into Arsenal's net but the goal was disallowed for offside. But not long after that, Gabriel "offered his mouth" to open the scoring for Hwang Hee Chan by returning carelessly to Ramsdale. This was the direct error leading to the 7th goal that the Gunners have this season.
#5 TOP 4 DOOR WIDE
With 3 points won, Arsenal is only 1 point behind the 4th ranked team, MU. Most importantly, the Gunners still have 2 unplayed matches in hand. Overall, Arteta's team's chance to be in the Top 4 is extremely bright.
The upcoming fixture is also quite supportive of Arsenal when they only have to meet Watford, Leicester, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Brighton, Southampton respectively... In addition to the difficult Liverpool, the remaining opponents are all below Arsenal's range. this time.
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