The Gunner continue their undefeated record at the Emirates Stadium by edging Liverpool by 3 goals to 2 and make it 3 consecutive wins to top the table. Mikael Arteta continues to show his tactical masterclass and is being framed as the next “Pep Guardiola”. The big-money transfer of Gabriel Jesus has played a tremendous role this season and a big impact on the team with 5 goals and 3 assists this season so far. This season, Gabriel Martinelli has been phenomenal and last week's goal contribution is just one of few examples. However, the praise Arteta has received should not be taken lightly, only 3 seasons ago in matchweek 10 Arsenal were 16th in the league and tensions were high. Many doubted and considered the option of sacking Arteta, however, now it’s a completely different story. What makes Arteta’s current season so exceptional is how he has adapted the team to play as a unit rather than individual masterclasses.
Erling Håland the man who is set to put his name in many of the record books with another goal against Southampton in matchweek 10. With 15 goals in only 9 games he is slowly pulling away from the rest for this season's golden boot. Averaging 1.79 goals per 90 minutes is just jaw dropping. Filling the role of former Manchester City legend Sergio Agüero has not been a challenge for the Norwegian international. Sorry Liverpool fans but preseason comparison with “Darwin Núñez” was absolutely pathetic. Manchester City should really have their eyes for this season's Champions League. With amazing talent, individual masterclasses e.g. João Cancelo, Kevin De Bruyne, and Phil Foden and a poacher in front of goal all of europe's defences must be scratching their heads on how to prevent being dragged apart.
Graham Potter has adjusted to life in London comfortably, after Chelsea’s convincing 3-0 win over Wolves at Stamford Bridge. However questions must be raised, Chelsea lack a goal scoring and reliable striker to win them games. Romelu Lukaku has not adjusted well to London yet but Graham Potter should not take the Inter Milan player out of the equation.
Erling Håland has been thriving at Manchester City due to amazing ball service from Kevin De Bruyne and teammates. Which makes one wonder whether Romelu Lukaku's lack of goals is due to the fact of lack of service in the box. Both Romelu Lukaku and Erling Håland are target men in the box and Chelsea’s current play style should be adapted to Romelu Lukaku if they want to keep hold of the Belgian International next season. We see Romelu Lukaku is a different man for Belgium which heavily rely on his ability to win physical duels in the box just like Erling Håland for Manchester City.
Ronaldo also scored his 700th club-career goal for Manchester United against Everton, however as Roy Keane said him not starting in the Premier League is just utter disrespect by Manchester United and in the upcoming transfer window it is fair to assume he will be packing his bags. Liverpool are also in crisis and look nowhere near their former selves and Anfield has recently been a place every team wants to come to. Jürgen Klopp will most likely need to bring in new players as currently his men have been consistently failing to be in control of games which is unacceptable for a team like Liverpool who were seen as title-contenders this season.
With the World Cup coming up in November in Qatar every player will need to step up to the plate and we can expect the next couple of weeks to really showcase some great games and individual performances.
By Baasil