Arsenal settled for a 1-0 defeat to FC Porto at the Estadio do Dragao in Portugal. Galeno's late sucker punch sank the Gunners.
Arsenal's complete dominance
Mikel Arteta has successfully leveled with his possessive style and can take on any team. Porto is a top side, hence falling easily to the Gunners with just 35% of ball possession underscores a perfect balancing and understanding among players in the Arsenal squad. Mikel Arteta will hopefully build on such gains and great team play to propel the team forward.
A misfiring front
Arsenal have won their last two Premier League games against West Ham United and Burnley by outrageous margins but struggled against Porto. The team failed to register a single shot on target let alone score. All of Arsenal's closest chances came through corner-kicks. Despite wielding absolute control of proceedings, it was a deadlock in Porto's final third.
Gabriel Jesus a glaring absence
Arsenal attacking midfielder Gabriel Jesus missed the clash due to injury with Leandro Trossard starting for the Gunners. Gabi's Jesus' absence contributed to the team's toothless advances and attacks in the game. Mikel Arteta has relied heavily on his attacking midfielders for goals with Gabi his prime attacking option. The misfiring front in the game further underscores the need for Arsenal to sign a proper striker.
Arsenal Champions League chances on thin ice
With the first-leg result standing at 1-0, Arsenal's Champions League chances can be said to be on thin ice. They will have to improve on their attack, create goal chances, and take them in the return leg to qualify for the next round of the competition.
Arsenal's complete dominance
Mikel Arteta has successfully leveled with his possessive style and can take on any team. Porto is a top side, hence falling easily to the Gunners with just 35% of ball possession underscores a perfect balancing and understanding among players in the Arsenal squad. Mikel Arteta will hopefully build on such gains and great team play to propel the team forward.
A misfiring front
Arsenal have won their last two Premier League games against West Ham United and Burnley by outrageous margins but struggled against Porto. The team failed to register a single shot on target let alone score. All of Arsenal's closest chances came through corner-kicks. Despite wielding absolute control of proceedings, it was a deadlock in Porto's final third.
Gabriel Jesus a glaring absence
Arsenal attacking midfielder Gabriel Jesus missed the clash due to injury with Leandro Trossard starting for the Gunners. Gabi's Jesus' absence contributed to the team's toothless advances and attacks in the game. Mikel Arteta has relied heavily on his attacking midfielders for goals with Gabi his prime attacking option. The misfiring front in the game further underscores the need for Arsenal to sign a proper striker.
Arsenal Champions League chances on thin ice
With the first-leg result standing at 1-0, Arsenal's Champions League chances can be said to be on thin ice. They will have to improve on their attack, create goal chances, and take them in the return leg to qualify for the next round of the competition.