Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on a 10 man, 1-0 win at Selhurst Park. Declan Rice and William Saliba were impressive. Discussion includes unusual penalty decision and Declan Rice's stellar performance.
Eddie Nketiah stood out with his confident movement and created key scoring opportunities, showcasing the team's attacking potential.
Declan Rice's impressive performance demonstrated his quality and versatility, contributing to both defense and offense in the midfield.
Deep dives
Arsenal secure hard-fought away win against Crystal Palace
In a challenging match, 10-man Arsenal held on for a brilliant 1-0 away win against Crystal Palace. Eddie Nketiah stood out with his confident movement and created key scoring opportunities. The team's resilience and defensive efforts were commendable, successfully keeping Palace from having any clear chances. Declan Rice's impressive performance showcased his quality, as he effortlessly controlled the midfield and displayed versatility to contribute offensively as well. The team's depth was evident with several unused substitutes, highlighting the squad's strength and potential.
Discussion about Arsenal's third kit and past player kits
The podcast episode briefly touched on Arsenal's newly released green third kit and reminisced about past player kits, particularly the famous 1982 green JVC kit. The hosts appreciated the creativity and humor in the kit's promotional ad. They also mentioned the importance of having designated penalty takers and the success of Martin Odegaard's penalty kick in the game against Crystal Palace.
Tommy Yasu's controversial red card
The discussion centered around Tommy Yasu's red card against Crystal Palace, which was considered controversial by the podcast hosts. They expressed frustration with the referee's decision and questioned the lack of VAR involvement for second yellow cards. Despite being a man down, Arsenal showcased excellent defensive resilience and managed to secure the victory.
Implications for Nicolas Pepe's future
The podcast speculated on the possible departure of Nicolas Pepe, who has faced challenges in finding consistent form. The hosts discussed the potential need for Pepe to find a suitable new club, but acknowledged that his transfer will require agreement from all parties involved. They also highlighted Arsenal's depth and suggested that Pepe's playing time might be limited if he remains in the team.
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on a heart-in-mouth, 10 man, 1-0 win at Selhurst Park. Declan Rice and William Saliba were particularly impressive as the Arsenal showed a resilience to hold on, taking all 3 points back to North London.
Plus, Eddie everywhere, Øde from the spot, Saka's new song and our latest third kit.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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