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Arsenal: 4 positives of 3-0 AFC Wimbledon win

By Ross Kennerley

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and AFC Wimbledon at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and AFC Wimbledon at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal in action during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and AFC Wimbledon at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

2. Valuable Minutes to Players in Need

The standout name on the Arsenal team sheet was Thomas Partey, who it’s been revealed by Goal since the game had specifically asked to play.

He knows his body and the coaching department know what he needs, and getting minutes into his legs to help acclimatise him for the intense North London Derby to come was valuable. Equally, players like Alexandre Lacazette and Gabriel Martinelli had to get the time as well.

While neither are starters in the Premier League, the time will come where the pair will be called upon and cold legs heading into matches that are entering the latter stages are of no use.

Both may go another weekend without featuring at all when Spurs head to the Emirates, and considering that it’s another month until the next Carabao Cup match the pair had to play on Wednesday.

Freshness goes hand in hand with keeping everyone happy and due to that it was helpful that AFC Wimbledon was the draw and not, say, Manchester City, so at least Arteta could go with Team B and not Team A plus a bit of B.

A good night all round.

Continued…

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