A Xhaka-Torreira-Guendouzi midfield was incredibly conservative, especially playing at home.
My hope for this year is that Arsenal manage top four but still replace Emery at the end of the season. While he is a good tactician, the overall philosophy is just turgid and defensive and I'm not sure it provides a very good platform for our young players to develop.
I don't get this. His incredibly conservative lineup controlled the pace of play and had 26 shots and 11 corners.
He should have started Ceballos over Xhaka because Xhaka is far too reckless to actually be a quality defensive mid.
Best case for Arsenal this game is probably 5 or 6 - 0. Best case for Spurs would probably have been 3-2 Spurs.
I am excited for this season. Arsenal will get even better as their defensive players return from injury and all the last minute transfer players get more time together. I think they will definitely finish top 4, though they have no chance at top 2. I'd love a veteran CB purchase during the winter and another young CB purchase next summer, but the future is very bright.
I can't wait to shed Mustafi, Xhaka and Mkhi.