Arsenal's 5-0 thrashing of Chelsea was the Gunners' biggest win over the Blues in all competitions, and it was the Blues' biggest defeat in a London derby since Chelsea's 6-0 defeat to QPR in 1986.
Once upon a time, Chelsea was considered to be Arsenal's nemesis, or Mourinho was Wenger's nemesis, every time he played against the Blues, the fans were terrified, and this season's opponents did give Arsenal a dismount when they were at home, but these can be wiped out with the big win in this game!
Let's talk about the competition in a nutshell:
Exaggerated scoreline, great victory! Not only did this beat Chelsea out of temper, but it was also a complete second-half victory! it was not overturned, it didn't even give the opponent any thought, this kind of victory is a huge mental boost to the team, that is, you can handle two games a week and keep the intensity! These players need this kind of psychological cue.
The only regret is Martin Jr., otherwise the score may have to go to the record...... Martin Jr. plays like this, don't think about the main position in the short term.
I didn't watch the first half, only watched the second half, judging from the team's performance in the second half, Arsenal attacked sharply, ran actively, and pressed resolutely before the rush, almost no so-called "fatigue" problem in the near future, maybe the team was a little tired at the end of the first half, but at the beginning of the second half, the determination and spirit of the whole team were very good, the efficiency was very high, and even the luck was very good, and the three axes directly stunned Chelsea......!
Arsenal's lead over Chelsea in the second half can be said to be all-round, from the point of view of attacking direction, counter-attacking and attacking level, and the ability to grasp opportunities in front of goal, the two sides are indeed not at the same level at present, and even the game ended in fifteen minutes in the second half. The Blues are far from the standard of a strong team, the game is too random, and the attack is basically a one-shot deal or individual player's performance, much like Arsenal four or five years ago...... This also shows how much Arsenal have improved in recent years. The so-called skinny camel is bigger than a horse, this is Chelsea after all! 5-0 is neat!
What's even more commendable is that even if the big score leads, Arsenal still put a lot of passion into defense and worked hard to complete a clean sheet, which shows that the team's standards are very high, the players have a strong sense of responsibility, and Chelsea can't keep up with the rhythm throughout the game, which was not expected before the game, and before the game, Arsenal was worried that Arsenal would be overwhelmed by the opponent because of fatigue, especially in the second half, but from the second half of the game, it was the Blues who had been led by the nose.
In the second half, Odegaard, Havertz, Ben White, Rice and others performed impressively, but in fact, the whole team is online, and the credit for this big win must be the whole team, and Arteta's pre-game mobilization and deployment were also very successful!
In this way, Arsenal has consolidated the top position in the case of many games, and at this stage, it is actually very delicate to score or the number of games, although you have a small number of games in your hand, but you may not dare to say that you have won them all, and the score is real. The happiest thing is that although they lost to Villa and Bayern the other day, the team did not really collapse, but adjusted in time to get back on the winning track, which is an improvement from last season.
The next north London derby is the key, if you win, you may be a flat horse later, at least psychologically you can get out of the haze!
Odegaard was named the best player of the match!
We only watched the second half, not the first half, but only from the performance in the second half, I think Odegaard has no problem getting the best.
As usual, Odegaard played the whole game again, influencing the whole team with his physical runs and creative passes, and in the second half, the captain gave Havertz, Ben White and many others a big pie, and the counter-attacking pass to Havertz was particularly amazing, and the best was well deserved!
In fact, the data can also be seen that Odegaard dominates the London derby!
According to Opta statistics, Odegaard created eight chances in a single Premier League game since October 2017 (Mesut Ozil v Everton).
Therefore, the data can also see Odegaard's courage in this game, the sports battle created 8 chances, or the London derby, the captain is crazy!
I don't want to talk about the previous master, I hope this master can take Arsenal to new heights!
The starting midfield pairing of Rice, Thomas and Odegaard was the first time Arsenal had fielded this starting three since last year's Community Shield.
used to be the starting three midfielders that Gunners fans were most looking forward to, but I didn't expect that after the Community Shield, the next time the trio appeared together would be at the end of the season...... Timber has not returned until now.
So how strong Arsenal is now, let's just say, if Thomas and Timber are not absent for a long time, Arsenal's results will at least not be worse than now, right?
According to Opta statistics, Kai Havertz is the first player to have previously played for Chelsea and scored twice against them.
A strange record was born......
It was a bit of a surprise because while Kai Havertz's time at Chelsea may not have been a pleasant one, the Blues did not treat him badly, nor did they hear of a feud between the two sides, and even the greatest achievement of Havertz's career came at Chelsea, where he celebrated and slipped to his knees after the goal......
Of course, it is all up to the individual whether the players celebrate or not, and with such an important game, Havertz must have been in a good mood after scoring the goal, which is understandable. This thing is to follow your heart, if you think you should celebrate, then celebrate, and educate others on whether to celebrate a goal or not......
Let's talk about these today, and then talk about the next issue like the press conference, and let's take a look at other news!
Timber started Arsenal's Under-21 game against Blackburn Rovers and the full-back scored a brilliant curling goal from the top of the left arc in the penalty area in the eighth minute!
Very wonderful goal, although the intensity of the echelon game is definitely low, but I don't see which full-back in the current first team has the ability to score this goal, very dexterous turn, very good shot, straight into the dead corner!
It seems that Timber is really not far from a comeback!
Mikel Arteta spoke about Timber in his pre-match press conference (the game is over, so let's not talk about the game) and it looks like the Dutchman is very close to a return.
Is Timber likely to play against Tottenham?
That's a lot of progress! Let's see how he feels after playing for the Under-21s. Timber did really well in training and he looks ready, but we'll have to evaluate it and see if that game is the right time to come back or if it's too early. We're going to try to keep Timber with us for the final games of the season.
Do you think it would be too risky for Timber to play in the European Championships this summer?
It's really far from it because he hasn't played any games at all. Let's see how tonight goes, and then we'll see if he can contribute something to the team this season. Then we'll see what happens this summer.
Don't talk about anything else, just Timber.
Judging by Arteta's comments and Timber's performances at the Under-21s, even if he doesn't make the squad for the game against Tottenham, he is 100 per cent ready to return next week (provided there are no new injuries). Playing in the reserves is the last step before coming back, Arteta and the team have been patient, and now it's time to bring back Timber!
Of course, the intensity against Tottenham is high and dangerous, so it may not be that Timber will get a chance, but he is really not far from a comeback.
Let's hope he can contribute more to the team next season, because time is running out for him this season......
Here's a look at the transfer rumours.
Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United are all interested in acquiring Rosenborg's rising midfielder Sver Halces Nipan.
The 17-year-old is already a member of Rosenborg's first-team squad and the Norwegian's style of play is considered to be very similar to that of his compatriot Odegaard.
Not to mention, the hairstyle and physiognomy are also a bit like Odegaard...... Norway has had a blowout of talent in recent years, don't let go of young talents!
However, this is still just a rumor, let's wait for the British media to follow up on the report, there may be interest, and it is difficult to say whether it will be offered.
Besides, it's time to give Nwaneri some chances next season......
According to the team report, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are all interested in buying Real Madrid left-back Edouard Mendy this summer. The 28-year-old's contract with Real Madrid expires in 2025.
Romano has responded to this rumor, let's talk about it after reading it.
Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are all interested in Real Madrid left-back Edouard Mendy, according to recent news from the newspaper, and Fabrizio Romano responded to this in his offside column.
Fabrizio Romano said: "There is news that Mendy could leave Real Madrid, so I want to talk about it. The left-back has been linked with Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, but my news is that his future remains open and Edouard Mendy could be sold, but he could even sign a new contract.
However, Real Madrid are unlikely to have Mendy, Fran Garcia or Davies in their squad next season, so it is clear that if they sign Davies, a left-back will have to leave, so let's see if it's Mendy. ”
To be honest, Romano's statement did not look like a refutation of the rumours at all, he just said that Mendy's future was open, but did not say whether Arsenal were really interested in Mendy......
So I can only say a personal opinion.
Although the news in the team newspaper is okay and Romano does not really refute the rumors, I still think the news is ridiculous...... Because first of all, Mendy's age, salary and injury history already make him unsuitable for Arsenal's selection criteria, and he cannot be Arsenal's first choice at left-back.
In addition, Mendy is relatively a strong and weak full-back, and it feels like he doesn't fit Arteta's system and style, and he doesn't look like a target for Arsenal no matter how you look at it.
Of course, if Mendy does not renew his contract, Real Madrid sign Davies and are willing to sell him for a low price, and there are no suitable options in the market, nothing can be completely ruled out. But overall, I don't think Mendy's rumours are true.
Arsenal and Manchester City are both considering buying Guimaraes this summer, and it looks like the two Premier League title contenders will compete for the same player for the second summer in a row, after they fought over a transfer for Rice last year.
The 26-year-old is already aware of Arsenal and Manchester City's interest in him, but there have also been reports linking the midfielder with Paris, with SD noting that Guimaraes has a liquidated damages clause worth around £100 million in his contract with Newcastle, although apparently that won't stop interested clubs from trying to buy him for a lower price.
With the futures of Thomas and Jorginho uncertain, Arsenal are keen to bolster their midfield position this summer, while the Gunners are also looking to strengthen their forward line in the summer, while Newcastle may also be under pressure to sell a key player for at least another year.
SD is actually the Arsenal side of the Telegraph, and the news is good, he says that Arsenal are interested, so at least there is interest.
Guimaraes is very unpopular with gunners, but this kind of player is the kind of player you hate when you are an opponent, you can't put it down when you are a team-mate, Guimaraes is a very well-rounded midfielder, I think it is still a good match for Rice, compared to Zubimendi, the two are about the same age, but at least Guimaraes has proven himself in the Premier League.
And there are a lot of Brazilians in the Arsenal team now, so it will not be a problem to adapt......
However, it is difficult to say exactly what the deal will be, and SD is only saying that Arsenal are considering buying Guimaraes, and many things are still uncertain.
Moreover, last year, Arsenal was able to beat Manchester City to sign Rice, for many reasons: first, Arsenal operated very early, and it was too late for Manchester City to intervene; secondly, Manchester City because of Rodri, so it is not necessary to buy Rice, even if he signs, he cannot guarantee the absolute main position, which is different from Arsenal; the third and second are the same, it is precisely because the urgency is not so strong, so Manchester City finally decided not to match Arsenal's offer of more than 100 million pounds.
But if Manchester City decide to go all out against Arsenal this summer, the outcome is hard to say......
In short, it's too early to say, but I personally agree with this goal, and if you can buy it, you can definitely strengthen the midfield!