Solving owners’ problems with January
The big question in the Arsenal boardroom over the next few weeks will no doubt be the upcoming transfer window.
They will feel they have supported Mikel Arteta with the transfer funds but whether they will give him a kitty to reinforce mid-season is another thing.
Despite all the signings, they don’t seem to have the depth needed to challenge for silverware on all fronts, which is what Odegaard had to bring into the break tonight.
It will be interesting to see how things develop as it will tell us if they think the Spaniard has already had enough to achieve their goals.
Forward critics hit back
Arsenal’s hat-trick hero spoke to Sky Sports after this evening’s game against Crystal Palace.
You know, I am a player who can score goals. I can drop off, come up short and link the game. But there are times when goals don’t come. That’s why I’ve been working a lot in training on my finishing. I think my hard work paid off today.
Gabriel is Jesus
The proof is in the pudding
Gabriel Jesus fits the mold of many strikers who focus more on linking play than having the hunger to score.
Dropping deep, making runs into wide channels and presenting himself as an option to the midfielders are among the main threats a striker needs.
Often teams with these types of players get quality balls into the box and have no one to get on the end of it.
This evening it looked like the Brazilian spent more time in the penalty area and as a result, he got his reward for it.
