Matchday 1 has been a blessing not only cause it’s the start to the English Premier League, but also because it’s treated us to some amazing opening day fixtures.
Talking the beginning of things English, Arsenal started their new chapter in the English Premier League era. Not one to remember for Unai as his side went down to two goals by the hands of the mighty shark team, Manchester City.
What better way to start your new career in the English Premier League, than to get a welcome from the club who owns the league title? It was too much for the home side on the opening day. Many debates came from this fixture, where many to all believe it’s a new Arsenal with the same old ending.
Another episode of the butterfly effect
Before the game kicked off and the team lineups were released, both raised a few eyebrows. In Pep’s defence – there’s not one manager who could and can brag a squad like the Spaniard.
His side offered a look of a second strength team, after leaving most of his go-to-guys on the bench. Yet, they still did the damage with two goals and put a tight lip on the speculations of wasting £60 million on Mahrez.
Arsenal’s lineup saw them leave key transfer on the bench. Players who many thought would suit the game plan of Unai Emery. This was where the butterfly effect started.
Playing out from the back
Cech was taken to the cleaners on social media for his notable elapses at the back. It was as clear as newly installed sliding door, the Arsenal stopper was uncomfortable, and not use to playing out from the back.
Him, along with a couple at the back, caused their own problems and were victims of their own demise. The second ripple of the effect. A goal leading from leaving Leno and even Lucas Torreira, off the pitch.
Cech with strong twitter fingers to fend off bad tweets
The Czech keeper was near crucified after the result on Sunday. Both, Cech and the manager took heat, with Cech taking the biggest humiliation of the two.
Called out by Bayer 04 Leverkusen and taken for the joke of the day, the Gunner hit back according to the Evening Standard. The keeper was caught calling the club ‘sad’. This after a video of the big man’s misplaced pass at the back.
This could have easily been prevented and could have now caused a big problem in the camp over at the Emirates. Cech’s confidence could be shot and Leno must still prove himself worthy of a top-six club.
A big game to make a statement and comeback for either of the two in their coming fixture where they play other London club, Chelsea. Something so simple causing a number of problems straight out the blocks for the Gunners in their new Unai life.