PL | Arsenal v Leicester City | 11/08/17 19:45 BST | Sky Sports

[bingobob]

Positives.
Our new 50m record signing striker scored on his league debut in front of his own fans.
We won the game without four experienced central defenders.
We won the game without our best player.
We won the game coming from behind showing fantastic mental character.
Our options of the bench came on and showed just how strong our squad is.

Did today's starting line up look lop sided yes, but that's what happens when you have 4 of your first names on the team sheet missing. Any team would struggle. And we still showed tremendous resolve and character. Fantastic.

 

[AVENTUS]

Elneny and Xhaka were poor overall today but were fking excellent against Chelsea. But team cohesion and belief pulled us through.

Just so glad we've won an opening game while under the cosh I just watched the sideline interview with Wenger and he was happy and smiling and just looked relieved.

We go into our second game with momentum and one heck of a fking striker in Laccazette he was outstanding on that LW last 10 mins.



COYG

 

[Liam Slamcock]

We need much, much more but you know Arsène will only see the three points.

I think I'm happy though...

 

[logic DC]

wenger talking ****, " you could see the two teams were well prepared". lol

 

[arsmile]

we need some actual CBs for stoke

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

Don't ever @ me again.

I swear to God I tagged you.

You know well and good you're my g. Sorry I forgot bro. Love you to bits man.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Don't get the attack on Monreal in one of three CB positions either.

Maybe he is not good in CB of the three positions but as LCB he done brilliantly.

Feels like the leader Koscielny, Mustafi or Mertesacker should play in as the middle CB.

 

[Sniper Mik]

I'm guessing you were watching a different match.

No I was watching the right one. Could've easily been 3 or 4 down before Ramsey scored. Got away with it big time.

 

[WakeupCall]

kolasinac is the buy of the summer. This guy is crazy

 

[IchirotoV2]

I might buy a Kolasinac shirt, if the Ox leaves

 

[SingmeasongSong]

No point even considering that one, mate. Wenger would never get involved in a big financial tussle for any player let alone a defender. But I agree with your point - he's a physical player with an imposing frame and would be perfect for us.

Was just a "what if" mate. Not going to happen, I know.

 

[Slartibartfast]

Can't believe those stats:

One more goal
4 times the attempts on goal
3 times more on target
3 times more touches in the opposition box
Twice as many corners
Ran 2km more
More than double the procession.

If 4 of our CBs weren't missing we would have thrashed them.

Yep. Just need to get a few guys back and clean up the sloppy play. I expect another signing or possibly even two before the window closes. Off to a winning start. That's the important thing. There looks to be a lot of goals in this team.

 

[Trilly]

I swear to God I tagged you.

You know well and good you're my g. Sorry I forgot bro. Love you to bits man.

Love bro

 

[arsmile]

our two signings both looked great- which is good to see- no sign of any 'settling in' period

 

[skummm]

"The half-time whistle was greeted by bubbling chitter-chatter about the reintroduction to the inexplicable emotional strain of Premier League chaos"

:bounce: :confused: ops::bounce::bounce::bounce:

 

[carter777]

3 points is 3 points. There were issues shown (some big ones) but we're off and running. I wouldn't be shocked if we wen't back to a back 4 next game either depending on who's available, this back 3 doesn't look anywhere near solid at the moment.

 

[Aevi]

There are positives to take from this. We scored 4 without Alexis, and while we were sh*t defensively, that was without Koscielny, Mertesacker, or Mustafi in the side. I'm glad we got the 3 points and finally have started a season not on the backfoot... onto Stoke!

 

[SingmeasongSong]

He did, he definitely did. Goal bound shot blocked, got a goal and showed some link up play and touches I didn't know he was capable of.

Probably a fluke but still, credit where it's due.

Welbeck has been very promising since the very start of pre-season.
Actually also showed very proming signs in between his last injuries.

Would never consider to sell him right now - this guy is not only a very flexible squad player but can also go further than that, if he finally stays fit.
That guy welbz

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

I can't wait to see Kola as left wingback the guy is beast just unfair to throw him in position he only played few games

 

[Slartibartfast]

You too bro. Love you.

Celebrate heartily my friend.