A little surprised to see Raul in their XI today. Do I remember correctly that it was in this same fixture a few years ago that he got his horrible skull fracture?
Great header by Xhaka - what a send-off. Was going to put that was a wish from this match, but did’t want to jinx it.
That goal from Granit Xhaka was PURE CLASS, that's the way you play you last match for your club. VAMOS GRANIT!!!
Was just wondering about that. Assume he's never done a trick for Arsenal. Has he even had a brace before??
I also want to make the point that as a theory I like the idea of Partey as an inverted RB. He has the physical profile to maintain a strong defensive structure, plus he's a proper 6 so you really benefit with him in possession when he moves into central areas of the pitch. However, his natural position is more about positiong and anticipation to win battles. At RB you're far more often requried to win physical duels of quickness. Can he do that?
Saka looks silky smooth today. Even after taking a significant knock. That new contract hasn't hurt him much. And just like that he makes it 3-0!!!
That'll make that new contract worth more, the fake, then the switch to the left boot and then BANG! one touch, one goal!!!
You know now that I HAVE seen it live in action I just might get one. ...and Xhaka was on the verge of a hat trick...
White charges forward, Partey hangs back with Jorginho. Mikel has something special brewing for next season.