It’s Easter and the footballing gods dropped a Jesus x Luther Van Tross album and all the hits were there.
2 goals for Jesus and a stunning assist from the best January signing of all time.
That takes Arsenal 8 points clear at the top of the league with just 9 games to go. It is quite simply sensational that we’re in this position and regardless of how the season pans out… it’s been a monster success.
Think about it… Arsenal and Southampton have been rocking the youngest starting 11s this season. One is top. One is bottom. Southampton being bottom is why Conte doesn’t have the stomach for young players. Puts Arteta in perspective, right?
We hit 70 goals with 9 to go, last season we managed 61 in the whole season. We’re still playing the best football in the league. These players simply won’t be taken out of the conversation. It is absolutely DREAMY I tell you… DREAMY!
There’s not a lot to say about the game, but Erik Ten Hag should take note that we were missing Bukayo Saka and Bill Saliba, two of our best players, and we spanked Leeds 4-1.
You know why Ten Hag thinks we don’t get injuries? Because it doesn’t matter who we play, it always feels like a first-team performance.
There were some great performances out there today. Ben White, man of steel, showed up at the back post for another goal. He’s outperforming every right back in the league with his input, but he’s also doing it with his output as well. He has more goals and assists than the standard big name Premier League fullbacks. It’s the ultimate Benny Blanco flex… ‘I’m not even a right back and I’m the best in Europe.’
Martin Odegaard pulled all the strings again, his passing and vision are second to none. Thomas Partey played so many exceptional counter-attacking passes today, it’s amazing that someone that performs at such a high level isn’t being spoken about so regularly. He’s getting Rodri’d… elite talent, in an elite team. You should never be making headlines as a #6.
Let’s also give a shoutout to Big Gabi for another rock-like performance and to Rob Holding for doing what he does. I guess there was no need to play Thomas Partey at right back… honestly, the maddest call I’ve seen in the last week. Holdinho is in the squad because Arteta wants him there, so if there’s an injury, he’ll play. People need to get with that idea.
Also, a special mention for Aaron Ramsdale. He didn’t get the cleansheet he wanted, but I thought his contribution was really good. His timing for 1 vs 1s was on the money today, if it’d been off, we’d have been a goal down.
Finally, Mikel Arteta. What a manager. Can he take this all the way against a City side on fire? Who knows. But he’s built a squad that will compete for the next decade, so we’ll be in these conversations more often than not. That is what a clear vision and bold leadership can do for you.
Ok, check out the latest podcast… you’ll have to watch it on video for the time being. We’re switching to a new provider and there’s been a glitch.
P.S. I’ll be getting on the regular write-ups this week, sorry for the go slow, life, crazy job… it’s all been a bit wild!
