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3 positives & negatives from Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Man Utd

By Mitch Peotter

Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 22, 2023. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 22, 2023. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Positive #3: What position does Oleksandr Zinchenko play?

Oleksandr Zinchenko was a standout performer on Sunday. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Oleksandr Zinchenko was a standout performer on Sunday. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

This is not normal! As the above map shows, Zinchenko was everywhere for the Gunners and is one of the most spectacular technical players to watch.

His passion is unparalleled, with him giving hugs to fans after Nketiah’s winner. His ability to just be everywhere and conduct the team like Martin Ødegaard does but from an even deeper role is insane, and I cannot believe that City let us have him for only £30m.

Negative #3: Rapid fire positives

Leandro Trossard was bright off the bench. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Leandro Trossard was bright off the bench. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

Once again, I refuse to be too negative, so here we go:

  • Leandro Trossard played ten minutes and looked terrific; huge help getting that goal.
  • Jakub Kiwior was in attendance! It’ll be exciting to have him be announced as an Arsenal player.
  • The centre-backs were imperious as always, I forgot Wout Weghorst and Bruno Fernandes were playing.
  • Granit Xhaka was a very underrated player in the match.

What a team. 50 points at the halfway point is crazy, and I can’t wait to watch us keep going on our title charge.

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