LONDON (AP) – The glory of the first day for Arsenal, and with Brazilian duo Willian and Gabriel who made a difference in their debuts.
However, all parts of Arsenal’s war for the rest of the season will be as easy to overtake as Fulham’s Saturday.
For now, Mikel Arteta will enjoy opening his first full English Premier League as a coach with a 3-0 win produced through a trio of assists from Willian, to Gabriel’s header in the middle of the moment.
“I don’t think it’s much bigger than that, ” said Arteta. “He’s actually smart to them, because of their trust, their conviction, and for quickly entering the organization. It’s a challenge when you bring in new players, but the way they played today and the engagement they showed with the boys was great. “
Willian in west London, where Chelsea released the 32-year-old winger at the end of last season, which ended just seven weeks ago due to the pandemic disruption.
The free kick took only 8 minutes to take effect with a point-blank shot that pierced goalkeeper Marek Rodak and pierced Alexandre Lacazette.
It was a Corner through Willian 4 minutes after the beginning of the era of the moment that allowed Gabriel to claim a purpose to crown an energetic defensive display. The plant, which joined Lille for 30 million euros ($35 million), took credit for a loosening to protect itself, as it did not score head-on to the network.
“I had only trained (for) a few days with the team,” Arteta said. “Physically, he hasn’t played a competitive fit in six months. Clearly there is also a threat of injury, but thanks to him, driven very well, physically he felt intelligent and he a handful. “
The third purpose came from a player that Arsenal enthusiasts are waiting to verify will remain beyond this season. It is another reminder of the quality of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who faced little resistance after mounting willian’s pass, before cutting and snuggled up in the most sensitive corner.
It was a repressed start to the life of the Fulham. Al just like Craven Cottage, where the stand on the banks of the Támesis is still under structure, manager Scott Parker has many paintings to make if the West London club is in the world. richer league.
“When you’re a team like us, you have to be temporarily informed and that’s the constant message from me since we got back here,” Parker Siad said. “This year we’re going to lose football games, but what we can What we shouldn’t do is when you lose two or 3 in the rebound – what’s going to happen to us – let yourself be paralyzed.
“You have to be informed of that, you have to grow up, you have to be big enough to perceive where mistakes are made. “
The Premier League a month later than expected due to the pandemic that still prevents fans from attending matches.
Arsenal already played enthusiasts once this season: they won the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium.
Collecting trophies is not the challenge in August, the month that begins with the glory of the FA Cup. The challenge is to return to the four most sensitive in the Premier League to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since the 2016–17 season after completing Eighth last season.
The only spot on Arsenal’s opening day was Eddie Nketiah and Dani Ceballos who had to split up in the warm up after a crash.
“I didn’t see anything, I’m sorry, ” said Arteta. I’m in. “
But Ceballos then posted a photo with Nketiah on Instagram, saying, “Not here my brother. “
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