Crystal Palace 0-1 Arsenal: Rice dominates! Gunners show resilience but is the system working?
Aug 22, 2023
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The podcast discusses Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, highlighting Declan Rice's dominant performance. They analyze Arsenal's system, Tomiyasu's red card, and Nketiah's showing. The hosts also touch on the intense atmosphere at Selhurst Park and questionable referee decisions. They discuss squad depth, manager's decisions, and upcoming debates. The chapter includes mentions of HelloFresh, Granger, and All Trails Plus. They analyze Arsenal's approach, squad rotation, and rumors, while also providing personal updates.
Eddie Nketiah showcased energy and intensity, although he missed chances, he played a crucial role in breaking down Crystal Palace's defense.
Declan Rice highlighted his dominance in both offense and defense, contributing effectively across the pitch and facilitating Arsenal's performance.
William Saliba stood out as a top-quality center-back, playing a vital role in Arsenal's defensive contributions and displaying his prowess as a defender.
Deep dives
Eddie Nketiah's Energy and Contributions
Eddie Nketiah displayed excellent energy, made intelligent runs, and showed great intensity throughout the game. Although he missed some good chances, his overall performance was positive. He won a penalty and was crucial in breaking down Crystal Palace's defense.
Declan Rice's Outstanding Performance
Declan Rice was the standout player of the game. He demonstrated his full potential and showcased his physical dominance both offensively and defensively. Rice played a vital role in Arsenal's overall performance, imposing his presence and contributing effectively in various areas of the pitch.
William Saliba's Solid Display
William Saliba put in an excellent performance, displaying his prowess as a center-back. He was a key figure in Arsenal's defensive contributions and performed exceptionally well throughout the game. Saliba's performance highlighted his status as a top-quality defender.
Controversial Red Card for Taka Hiro Tommyasu
During the match, Taka Hiro Tommyasu was shown a second yellow card and sent off, leading to criticism of the referee's decision. The first yellow card was for time-wasting, which many felt was unwarranted. The second yellow card came from a questionable foul on Wilfred Zaha, with many arguing that it was a dive. The lack of consistency in the referee's decisions and the inability of VAR to intervene in second yellow card incidents were also criticized.
Improvements in In-Game Management
Michel Arteta's in-game management was praised, particularly in terms of the changes he made during the match. The introduction of substitutes like Nketiah and Aubaameyang helped Arsenal control the game and limit Crystal Palace's attacking opportunities. This showed an improvement in Arteta's willingness to rotate the squad and trust the bench players. While there are still areas for improvement, such as Kai Havertz's performance, the overall management during the game was seen as a positive for Arsenal.
On this edition of TCOAG, Harry Symeou looks back at Crystal Palace 0-1 Arsenal in the Premier League. We'll focus on Declan Rice's performance, Arsenal's system, Tomiyasu's red card, Nketiah's showing and more! Plus, we'll take your questions from the live chat!
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