Arsenal 2 - 2 Spurs: Things We Learnt

Arsenal have drawn 2-2 in the North London derby in a game they really should have won. Mistakes from Leno and Xhaka put Arsenal 2-0 down, with Arsenal having to come back after great goals from Aubameyang and Lacazette. Although Arsenal dominated and deserved to win, they did well to come back. Anyway, here is things we learnt!

Unai Isn't A Great Tactician:

I'm sorry. Unai Emery is not a great tactician as everyone seems to think. He puts out unbalanced team sheets every week, usually too defensive (e.g. Xhaka, Torreira & Guendouzi midfield). And changes things too late into the game. Sure he brings players off early, but he usually subs them off for mediocre players. He doesn't change the formation, playing style or structure quick enough and this is why as I have said in many occasions, even if Emery gets top 4 he should be sacked.

Guendouzi Is An Amazing Prospect:

I use to say sell Guendouzi for anything above £70m. Now I have raised that to £100m. Sure, he is a bit clumsy and a holds onto the ball for too long. But the way he controlled the midfield at the game was superb. PSG are interested but I'd only sell for an extremely high bid. Guendouzi is one of our best midfielders and should be playing in the midfield every week (with Ceballos & Torreira). He is an amazing talent.

Granit Xhaka Should Be Sold:

Although Xhaka is very good at passing the ball and slowing the game down when needed to, he needs to be sold. He is way too rash and sloppy on the ball. We have better midfielders and when you get £50m offers for him, you have to take it. He is a very mixed player, sometimes great and sometimes terrible. Nonetheless he needs to be sold as he simply isn't good enough.