Recently, Arsenal faced Bayer Leverkusen in the preseason tour, and they bagged a win against the German side with a scoreline of 4-1. Xavi Alonso’s Leverkusen and Mikel’s Arsenal never met before, and both of the team did well in the last season. So, it was a spicy fixture for the fans.
Both the young managers are being considered as one of the best tacticians in Europe, but they never faced each other. This was their meet, and we can say that the match was completely one-sided. From the start Arsenal dominated the game. In the first half, Bayer Leverkusen didn’t find any clear-cut opportunity to score goals.
So far Mikel Arteta’s strategy has proven to be effective against big teams like Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham. The Arsenal fans are hoping that this squad can win the Premier League, but in this league, anything can happen. For example, West Ham, Aston Villa, Brighton possess the ability to outsmart big teams like Arsenal.
Details of the match
In this match, players like Oleksander Zinchenko, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard shined for Arsenal. The match started with a banger from Arsenal. In the 8th minute, Arsenal Left-back Oleksander Zinchenko unleashed a thunderbolt from his left foot which easily breeze past the Leverkusen goalkeeper. Xavi Alonso’s team were completely helpless against Arsenal.
After that the Gunners scored a beautiful team goal. Players like Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard were involved in the goal. Leverkusen defenders tried to block the attack, but Trossard showed enough composure to shrug off the defenders. That move ended as the second goal for Arsenal.
Belgium winger Leandro Trossard tested the Leverkusen goalkeeper with a long-range effort, but the goalkeeper saved it. After few minutes, Gabriel Jesus attempted a long-range shot from outside of the box and he succeeded in doing it. According to Sky Sports, this goal provided a massive confidence to the Brazilian striker.
Kai Havertz scored the fourth goal for Arsenal. It was a simple finish for the German striker. Xavi Alonso’s team also scored a goal. Nathan Tella provided a simple square pass to Thomas Hlozek and the new Bayer Leverkusen striker scored a consolation goal for Xavi’s team.
Can Arsenal win something in the next season?
In recent years, the Gunners have emerged as the new contenders for the Premier League title. They are playing beautiful and effective football.
After the Community Shield win against Manchester United, Pep Guardiola was asked about Arsenal’s condition, and he said that the Gunners have maintained the same tempo just like last season. The Manchester City boss also believes that Mikel Arteta’s team are getting stronger each and every season.
On the other hand, Manchester City are also gaining momentum because they started their season with a victory against Manchester United in the FA Community Shield. They have signed some brilliant players, including Savinho.
There is another team which can win Premier League, and it is Liverpool. The Reds have shown some glimpse of their talent because they defeated Arsenal in a preseason game. So, Arne Slot’s Liverpool can also compete these two in-form teams. So, this year’s title race will be an interesting one to watch.
Recent Arsenal performances
The Gunners began their preseason with a victory against AFC Bournemouth. Although they won the match in a tiebreaker, it boosted their confidence. Gradually, their performance improved.
After that, Arsenal faced Liverpool on their preseason tour, but it turned out to be a difficult fixture for Arteta’s team. Arne Slot’s experienced Liverpool team slaughtered Arsenal with their silent assassins like Mohammed Salah. Now we are excited to see how Arsenal will compete with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
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