Arsenal

2022 - 8 - 21

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Arsenal are looking pretty tasty (Deadspin)

Last August, Arsenal lost their first three matches, by a combined score of 9-0, including ultra-humbling ass-whoopings by Chelsea (just about the only time ...

But it might not be for a bit, and Arsenal are certainly going to enjoy the sunshine in the meantime. And even if you want to pick at the soft opening to the schedule so far, it’s going to stay that way for a bit. Arsenal have gotten to play two relegation candidates of their three games (yes, Leicester are absolutely a relegation candidate based on their form and the fact that their manager hasn’t stopped bitching and throwing his board under the bus instead of getting on with it, a Brendan Rodgers trait when things start to go off the boil). While he’s been as solid as can be as a defender, it’s his passing that has really been the show-stealer. Even as exciting as Jesus has been, and there are few things more galvanizing than a talented striker with a point to prove, it’s William Saliba in defense that has the faithful truly purring. Last August, Arsenal lost their first three matches, by a combined score of 9-0, including ultra-humbling ass-whoopings by Chelsea (just about the only time Romelu Lukaku looked menacing with Chelsea) and City.

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Arsenal have banished Sir Alex Ferguson myth again as Jürgen ... (Liverpool.com)

Jürgen Klopp has phenomenal talent at his disposal in the Liverpool squad, but he must emulate Sir Alex Ferguson — and now Arsenal — in order to utilise it.

Elliott, too, was one of the [main bright sparks](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-midfield-jurgen-klopp-24767442). These young and hungry players all have the talent to make a difference now. It is easy to write this off as a different era. [exceptional individual display](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/trent-alexander-arnold-liverpool-klopp-24765229), and can rightly feel let down by some of his senior colleagues. This is not necessarily a bad thing in and of itself, but the contrast is marked. That performance was dire, and Liverpool fielded both Elliott and Núñez from the off against Crystal Palace. But in the season opener, only one of these players started. It is not as though Klopp does not have young talent to call upon. Meanwhile, at the right end of the table, Arsenal are the early pace-setters. But that does not mean there are no lessons to be learned from the bright start being made in North London. It would be far too premature to write Arsenal into the title race. As Liverpool prepare to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford, the days of Sir Alex Ferguson seem very distant.

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