Arsenal Vs Spurs: 5 things we learned

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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal scores his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

4. A very good performance

It would be easy to focus on the lacking individuals or the defensive lapses in the first half, but on the whole, this was a very good collective performance. While Spurs created chances on the counter-attack and could have scored more if not for Bernd Leno and the foot of the post, Arsenal were much the better team.

They engineered 26 shots in total, the most of any match under Unai Emery and the highest figure by a Premier League team in a single match this season. They outperformed Spurs in Expected Goals, possession, touches, passes and action areas. The Gunners were the better team.

There have been plenty of questions surrounding Emery’s coaching skill. Despite some positive results, the performances have sometimes been a little concerning. But this was a very encouraging performance too. The underlying processes were executed well, the passing was clean, the pressing, excellent. A draw is a little disappointing, yes, but there were plenty of positive signs.

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By Andrew Dowdeswell | Sep 1, 2019

4. A very good performance