Arsenal: 4 positives from crushing Brentford defeat

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 13: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal looks dejected after they concede their second goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and Arsenal at Brentford Community Stadium on August 13, 2021 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

4. Brentford Defeat May Force Serious Transfer Action

So, yes, how brilliant it is that Arsenal have secured the futures, or at least the values, of their best players. Now go on and do the rest.

Edu was in attendance on Friday as he saw what can only be described as a calamity. The targets to acquire this window won’t have changed following the loss, but the negotiating and penny pinching may have to be shelved for serious financial action. KSE need to be phoned up. Maybe they will have been.

Considering the scale of the defeat and the meekness of the performance, action in the transfer market can’t be left late. No games of chicken with other clubs.

If the squad produces that against a newly-promoted side then how will they fare against the European Champions and the Premier League title holders in their next two games? It’s a terrifying thought.

Such was the abject nature of everything about Friday night that nobody, if there really was anyone left, can be under any illusions that things will improve without wholesale changes.

Next. 4 talking points from Brentford defeat. dark

Hopefully someone got a serious kick up the backside.

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