Match Day Arsenal v West Ham, Saturday 25 August 15:00

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Match chat.

 

[Pickleman1967]

I'm looking forward to this game, I genuinely hope the Hammers pull their finger out after last week's tame capitulation and give Arsenal a hard time.
Although some people (including Gooners) are saying "same old Arsenal" after the first two games, it is a tad early to write them off. Emre looks more decisive than Wenger, I wouldn't be surprised if he offloads one or two in the January window, as he seeks to change the culture and team "ethos".

Despite what I wrote above, hoping West Ham turn up, I don't think they have enough to seriously hurt Arsenal anyway.

Arsenal 3 West Ham 0

 

[Mone 1926]

Very watchable match, both teams are trying to play an offense-oriented soccer.

Maybe Arsenal hasn't the right players to play the ball from the defense. Some defenders and the two central midfielders are not so good when they have to handle the ball and start the action.

 

[Pickleman1967]

Got to say West Ham have done well so far, but they are looking a little leggy. Still think Arsenal will win this...

 

[claret50]

Another loss and still propping up the table but I like the style of football under Pellegrini - the results will follow soon.

 

[Stevencc]

How many chances did West Ham want? So wasteful.

Arsenal still look poor.

 

[Benji]

West Ham possibly arriving at some tangible style of play. They could become a pretty potent side if they focus on countering through Felipe Anderson

 

[Pickleman1967]

Yep, some decent play by West Ham but couldn't convert their chances. Hard to see where the goals are going to come from if Arnautović doesn't score. What is the latest on Lanzini? They could do with him back at his best to add a little bit of creative flair going forward.
Arsenal done the job, fair enough, but as many people have noticed they look vulnerable at the back.

 

[claret50]

What is the latest on Lanzini? They could do with him back at his best to add a little bit of creative flair going forward.

His surgery was a complete success and he hopes to be fully fit for a return in early 2019.

 

[Pickleman1967]

His surgery was a complete success and he hopes to be fully fit for a return in early 2019.

Ah, thanks for that mate, I'd say you need him back asap to give you more of a threat going forwards. He definitely would have been a good option against Arsenal.