The Premier League got off to an absolute cracking start with a Friday night thriller at the Emirates between Arsenal and Leicester.
Arsenal scored early – a debut goal for Lacazette – but despite dominating the game, Arsenal found themselves 2-1 down after half an hour and a major sense of dejavu descended over Goonerland.
The lineup gave us a hint of what was to follow – attacking intent with a disorganised defence – and that’s exactly what we got with no clear leader at the back and a shambolic approach with players out of position all over the place.
For long periods it looked as if Arsenal would leave with nothing, but then again, we forgot about the Handsome French B**tard just waiting on the bench.
So how did the players do individually?
Defence
Petr Cech 6
Didn’t cover himself in glory for Leicester’s first but made up for it when he got to the ball before Jamie Vardy could get the freedom of the Emirates. Also tipped one over from Riyad Mahrez
Rob Holding 5.5
Seemed nervous but given his performances in the first team to date, it’s easy to forget how young and inexperienced he is at this level.
Was sacrificed for an extra forward in the second half.
Nacho Monreal 6.5
As great as Monreal is, he’s not a central defender and should not be wasted there. He’s also no natural leader, and with Holding still so young and Kolasinac so new, he was required to take charge and didn’t quite get it right.
Sead Kolasinac 7.5
Firmly established as a fan favourite after one competitive game in an Arsenal shirt. Is he the anti-Diaby? Quite possibly. Was negligent, however, for Leicester’s first when he went wondering away from the back post. Assisted Welbeck though quite what he was doing there is anyone’s guess.
Midfield next