Thursday, March 28, 2024

5 Things We Learnt From Arsenal’s Community Shield Triumph

2. Arteta Can Do A Job In Defensive Midfield

One thing everyone has agreed on this summer is that Arsenal need to draft in a top-class defensive midfielder before the closure of the transfer window, with it being clear that Mikel Arteta was not up to scratch.

Only yesterday, Arteta showed that he is capable of doing the job. Arsenal’s new captain was comfortable on the ball, carved through the defences with passes and made crucial tackles and interceptions- the ideal performance from a player in his position.

It was a terrific performance from Arsenal’s Basque star and it raises confidence levels heading into the season. If Arsenal fail to capture a defensive midfielder, then Arteta is capable. If they do, then Arteta is ready to come in and do the job when required.

For once, Arsenal are showing terrific squad depth heading into the season.

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