ICC: Arsenal v Chelsea | August 1, 2018 20:05 BST | Premier Sports

[KrissKringle]

Monreal and Lichtsteiner can only be better than the abominable fullbacks on display tonight.

I'm a bit jealous that Chelsea have Marcos Alonso. Would love him as a long term replacement for Nacho.

 

[Makingtrax]

WTF’s happening to Nacho. Is he off or not? If not, get on the pitch ffs.

 

[The_Playmaker]

Kolasinac carrying an injury. Osei Tutu on for him and AMN on for Elneny, Laca for ESR.

 

[Mo Britain]

Matteo Guendouzi could be a big player. He's confident and his passing seems so clean.

I'd say the most encouraging things are the fact that all of his weaknesses, risk taking and such are typically young traits. But a lot of his strengths just seem to be extraordinary for his age.

Agree. I wondered why we got him but I can see now.

 

[Garrincha]

Kolasinac looks like the lion that lost its roar.

 

[Fewtch]

Matteo Guendouzi could be a big player. He's confident and his passing seems so clean.

I'd say the most encouraging things are the fact that all of his weaknesses, risk taking and such are typically young traits. But a lot of his strengths just seem to be extraordinary for his age.

What I love about him the most is that he’s absolutely fearless. Makes a mistake then continues as if nothing happened.

 

[dashsnow17]

Quite surprised by how good Chelsea have been. They look very smooth and together. Hudson-Odoi needs to get minutes.

Bellerin and Morata having shockers. Luckily for Hector, Morata is outdoing him. Have to say though this is a 2nd choice midfield basically. Guendouzi is still class though.

What worries me is that the defence still looks jittery. Would Lichsteiner and Monreal change that? I don't think we're gonna see a fully competent defence by next week, I think it'll be a work in progress.

 

[boonthegoon]

Can't imagine sane v bellerin on the opening day. Better start lich.

 

[asukru]

Lil Doozy Vert is unreal! That is what I shall refer to him as

 

[Gooner1988TK]

I hate him since last season, to waste all that potential, it's simply not acceptable. It's just sad. He isn't that quick anymore. He lost his main asset - speed.

He doesn’t take football seriously. He’s more interested in his metrosexual modelling and following the latest vegan trend!

 

[Sanchez11]

Should sell Kola pure garbage imo. Elneny and Bellerin not far behind either. Need a pure winger also, that outlet is so important.

 

[buji banton]

I like how we seem to have some semblance of a midfield.
I don't like how Bellerin is still Bellerin.
I love this Matteo Guendouzi kid.

 

[Arsenio Venger]

What I love about him the most is that he’s absolutely fearless. Makes a mistake then continues as if nothing happened.

Prob cause he sees all the mistakes around him that are worse

 

[MutableEarth]

Nice run out so far. Good test.

We look vulnerable to Hudson-Odoi's pace and power as well as Chelsea's press. So will be good to see how we plan to rectify that.

Guendouzi looks great on the ball. He needs a lot of work defensively. I wouldn't trust him as the #6 in the league just yet, as progressive as he is on the ball. I really, really like him though.

Elneny ineffective. I have a feeling I'm gonna say that a lot next season.

Cech has been good. Smith-Rowe growing into the game. Mhkitaryan......he tries but he is hit and miss. Bellerin hopefully looks better in a competitive game. He's had a torrid time.

There's still work to do for us. 2nd half I'm looking forward to.

 

[NieThePiet]

WTF’s happening to Nacho. Is he off or not? If not, get on the pitch ffs.

You are even following Arsenal players?

 

[boonthegoon]

Btw after years of Chelsea strikers torturing us (Drogba, Costa) refreshing to see morata.

 

[NieThePiet]

Sometimes i think, Elneny has no idea what role he has to play.

 

[MutableEarth]

6

Kolasinac carrying an injury. Osei Tutu on for him and AMN on for Elneny, Laca for ESR.

Osei-Tutu played for u23s last night. He's not on the bench.

 

[Big Poppa]

We need to be ruthless with the likes of Bellerin and Elneny. They are being shown up by youngsters with zero top flight experience. Bellerin's been put on toast by that Hudson Odoi kid.

Gendouzi has been mightily impressive. His first touch is excellent, and his passing is positive, crisp and accurate. What is most impressive though is his positional play.

 

[MLK79]

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