I did not see this game. I'm on vacation and checked the score after the game was over, then read Arseblog's commentary. But I wanted very much for Arsenal to win this one. I don't understand those who say that it's a meaningless friendly. It's a regularly scheduled match between the winners of the national league and the national cup. It's one week before the league starts play. There's silverware involved. It's at Wembley, which still means something even if Spurs are going to rent it for a while. From what I read, the Gunners played well. A few guys who needed to impress Wenger actually did impress him. Elneny showed his value, Xhaka played like the guy we were very eager to buy, and Kolasinac was excellent (and got a goal). Iwobi and Monreal continued to impress. No one's getting too excited, but this was encouraging. Ozil, Alexis, Ramsey, and Koscielny weren't even available. Confidence and silverware were gained; that's a good thing.
Wenger is moaning that the squad is too big. Yes, he's right. But before he gets carried away with sales and loans, he needs to think about making a run at the Europa League. Why not? We make the final 16 of the ECL every year, so it's not beyond us.
The US women looked toothless for 160 minutes of the "Cup of Nations", then they exploded for six goals in the last 110 minutes. Australia won the thing, and good on you, mates. I don't know what's needed, but the team is not playing up to its potential.
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