Lowe was officially voted arsenal as the best player of the game.
Personally, I think Saka and Odegaard can also compete for the best in this game, but Arsenal scored before Lowey scored, and this goal changed everything, so from this point of view, it is reasonable to give the best to Lowe, but strictly speaking, Lowe's performance in the first half was actually average, and he did find some rhythm and form in the second half, and the goal was very exciting!
Let's talk about the competition in a nutshell:
Arsenal's home revenge! It's just a pity that Ramsdale's clean sheet award...
The main difference between the first and second halves is efficiency, in fact, the first half is also good, but many of the handling in the three zones of the attack is not very good, some of the cooperation is complicated, hesitated, or the lack of a fatal blow, the key time Lowe played its own characteristics, this ball has an arc, the package is very good, 1 goal lead, Arsenal's mentality and game balance are not the same, Lowe slowly found the rhythm and confidence in the second half.
It is said that the Arsenal goalkeeper coach also recommended buying Raya, but he is only 183 in height, which is indeed a short board, and this ball arm span may be enough to reach it... However, his goal-line skills and passing are good, and the single knife of Odegao is impressive.
In addition, this referee is slightly harsher, or normal point, it is entirely possible to have a bigger score, but it is good to get three points, and it is impossible to play such an opponent at home. It was good that the two new stars in the second half worked hard, otherwise it would have been ruined by the referee (three suspected penalties did not look at VAR)...
Although Martinelli is not there, but Lovell itself is actually the main force, so the impact is not large, we have said many times, Arsenal's main lineup of combat effectiveness, vitality, confidence is good, as long as there is no injury and red card, it can indeed be expected, that is, the center position is indeed a short board, Raqqa is a good player, the ability to respond is also very strong, but he is more suitable for playing two forwards, rather than single arrows, in the Premier League he plays a single center more difficult. In fact, after the New Year, the Arsenal centre-forward has not scored, which is always a hidden danger, and can only wait for the summer to solve.
Overall today Arsenal played well throughout the team, with bright spots in attack and defence, no crotch players, the restrictions on Brentford were very successful and the winning was very convincing.
Since Fabregas in 2009–10, Lowe is the first player to score 10 goals or more in a single season in Arsenal's academy.
Lowe was also the first midfielder to score 10 goals or more for Arsenal in all competitions in a single season after Ramsey in the 2017-18 season.
In fact, strictly speaking, Lowe has not played in midfield for most of this season, but in the winger, and his goal in this game is a winger's attack mode.
But in any case, Lowe's performance and efficiency are gratifying, he and Saka have taken up the task of scoring goals in the absence of a weak center, and this season Lowey is even the top scorer in Arsenal, which can be seen! What is even more rare is that Lowe's data is not brushed by a certain game or several games, but is steadily distributed in the season, which provides a stable expectation for the manager's employment.
Maybe after this game, Lowe can return to the starting lineup and see how Arteta decides, he and Martin Jr. can be on it.
Squawka statistic that Lacazette has contributed five assists in the Premier League this season, the most in Arsenal, and all of these assists have come from the last seven games.
The number of assists is indeed satisfactory for the striker, but in contrast to this, Raqqa has only scored three Premier League goals so far...
Raqqa's characteristics and level we do not need to say more, he is not a newcomer to Arsenal, can only say that with the characteristics of Raqqa, it is difficult to play a single striker, if you let him ambush behind the center of the insertion or response, he can play a greater role.
Low goals in the centre are always a problem, Lowe, Saka and Martinelli have too much responsibility on their shoulders, and I hope to last until the end of the season, but if Arsenal and these young players can withstand the pressure, then maybe they can complete Nirvana and become stars like Salah and Mane, Liverpool's attack is actually dependent on two wingers, but people are really two world-class wingers in output.
Thomas's game stats: 76 touches, 59 passes, 90% pass success rate, 2 key passes, 3 tackles (maximum), 2 fouls (maximum), 9 one-on-one successes, 1 assist.
Very well-rounded, in fact, Thomas was a bit unstable after the Africa Cup of Nations, and hopefully this game will give him back confidence.
In fact, Brentford's attacking organization is very poor, and most of it is concentrated on the wing, you just have to look at Xhaka in the game did not lose one or the other, you know that the delayed midfield position did not encounter a real test, this game Thomas played with ease.
Arteta was in the post-match press conference and we looked at what the Arsenal boss had to say.
Did you have any concerns before Lowe scored?
I think we played well in the first half, created a lot of chances, had a lot of shots, just didn't score. We were convincing at the beginning of the second half, we scored a goal and then all that's left is how to kill the game. Overall I think we should be happy with such results and performances.
Do you ever feel like the top four are already at your fingertips?
There is still a long way to go. Today we are one step closer to our goal because we won our own race and that was what we wanted. Now we have to do it again on Thursday to win the game against Wolves and it's going to be a very tough game.
We need to play better and better, and that's the goal.
What have you learned during this difficult time this season?
No one blames each other, everyone wants to contribute, no one wants to hide, everyone wants to participate in what we're doing. It was they who passed that attitude on to everyone at the club and you saw the response from the fans, who could see what we were trying to do.
You're very proud of turning things around, aren't you?
I'm very happy, especially the way we play. Now we have 15 games to play, the team still has a long way to go, we need to focus on the next game, things are often changing rapidly, there are still a lot of reversals, you can see that every week.
We need to make everyone fit to play and have the right beliefs. We want to play better to win games.
The above is the post-match press conference, and there are some contents that I think are not very important, in fact, the whole conference did not talk about important topics.
Arteta is very clear-headed, the victory is gratifying, but there is still a long way to go to the fourth, not to mention that there are many games left, in fact, Arsenal have not really returned to the top four, but there are some advantages, but the situation of wolves and tigers before can not be optimistic in advance.
But Arteta is really proud, to be honest, he has received a lot of criticism and questions this season (in fact, there are still some), people thought that he was doomed to leave the class, but Arteta once again survived the difficulties, and so far the team retains the hope of competing for four, I think these two seasons have improved his coaching ability and ability to deal with problems a lot.
So gun fans are still patient, think about how much tuition Arsenal has paid him in the past two years, how many difficulties he has overcome, if he gives up, it is equivalent to a cheap family... However, Arteta will at least have to lead the team to qualify for the Europa League, which is a big hope for the time being.
Willock's goal helped Newcastle draw 1-1 with West Ham, and after the goal, Willock made a celebratory move by Lacazette.
It seems that the two people have a good relationship and also congratulate Willock on scoring.
In fact, this is his first goal of the season, just to help Newcastle get 1 point, and help Arsenal block the fight for the fourth opponent, worthy of the real gunner!
But Newcastle will definitely be Arsenal's fierce rivals (and even become a favorite for the title), so be prepared...
Finally look at two rumors.
The Sun newspaper quoted the market-wide network as saying that Arsenal is planning to buy Morata.
Morata, 29, has spent the past year and a half on loan from Atletico to Juve, and the Bianconeri have a buyout clause for the striker, but according to Italian media, Arsenal may offer Espanyol a chance to return to the Premier League, and the players themselves are open to this – provided Arsenal finish in the top four in the Premier League.
Morata has scored eight goals and six assists in 33 games this season, and his contract with Atletico expires in 2023.
Not reliable news, but Romano said Arsenal did explore the possibility of swapping Morata with Aubameyang before the January transfer window closed, but that interest should only be temporary, arsenal will pursue long-term goals in the summer, Morata and Lacazette are about the same age and should not be a priority.
But we also said that Arsenal may buy two strikers in the summer, Morata can be used as a substitute forward, but in fact I don't think Arsenal will buy such a costly substitute, and people may not be willing to come to the rotation...
So let's take a look for a moment, Morata is very comprehensive, but he is not an efficient shooter, and Arsenal need someone who can solve problems like Oba.
Arsenal are watching Fabian Ruiz and they are considering buying the midfielder in the summer, and Arsenal's representative has even approached Ruiz's agent to understand the Napoli star's requirements.
The 25-year-old Ruiz's contract expires in 2023 and it is reported that the star has refused to renew his contract, and in view of this, Napoli are well aware that this summer will be their last chance to cash out Ruiz, the Serie A team also needs funds to balance the finances, in fact, the Mirror understands that Napoli will also have to sell at least 3 players in the summer, and Ruiz is likely to be one of the candidates.
Arteta admires Ruiz and believes his compatriots can bring the lack of ability to arsenal midfielders, and it is reported that Napoli will ask for £16 million plus floating, and the player himself will ask for a 4-year contract.
Ruiz summer to the contract year, de Laurentiis is black, it is difficult to sell at a high price, but 16 million seems to be too cheap, if this price can buy Ruiz, in fact, it is very cost-effective, this person is not old, the level is not low, even if the loss can be lost to where? A year or two ago, it was also hyped to fifty or sixty million (now the German transfer market is also estimated at 55 million), and the Germans themselves are just dying.
Let's wait and see, Arsenal should also buy midfielders in the summer in addition to buying strikers, but I personally prefer to buy a top defensive midfielder, and there is no one in the team who can defend...