Arsenal scored an impressive victory against Southampton. After losing away to Manchester City and Everton, Arteta's side finally came to victory. The Gunners are provisionally in 6th place, one point away from fourth place, and four points off if West Ham wins tonight.
This game also allowed us to see something.
Absent Aubameyang.
Given Aubameyang's recent performances, he is normal as a substitute, but it is surprising that he was excluded from the big list.
Arteta said Aubameyang's absence was mainly a breach of discipline, mainly because Aubameyang was late to return to the team and was abandoned. It seems that Arteta's requirements for the discipline of the team are very high, and even Aubameyang, as the captain, is difficult to obtain privileges. Or maybe that's why Arsenal can bottom out after a three-game losing streak at the start of the season and bounce back into the work zone or even compete for four.
Odegaard scored again.
One of Arsenal's biggest problems in recent years has been relying too heavily on Aubameyang for goals, though midfielders now seem to be doing very well. smith. Rowe was the club's best scorer of the season, but in his absence, Odegaard appeared to have taken responsibility for himself.
The Norway international has been largely impressed since his permanent move from Real Madrid in the summer, but for a while he desperately needed to score in the game. Last season, he scored just two goals in six months on loan. But now after scoring against Manchester United, Everton and Southampton, he has scored in the last three games.
Arsenal are not changing.
Despite a poor performance against Everton, Arteta chose the same 11 players for the match. After the automatic victory over Tottenham Hotspur in September, Xhaka did not play, he was beaten
Despite a poor away game against Everton on Monday night, Arteta chose the same 11 starters for today's game against the Saints. Xhaka has not played since his win over Tottenham in September, and he played badly against Everton, but still started in this game. Perhaps the most courageous thing is to keep Thomas, who is worth £45m, in the starting line-up, after all, his recent string of poor performances has been worrying.
But after an early period of tension, Arsenal's expensive squad began to play with freedom and talent, and many knew they could, especially those who had struggled recently.
Arteta's decision to let those who lost the last round change themselves in this round is clearly the right bet.
Although facing a relegation zone team, at least arsenal can be seen bouncing back again.
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