Arsenal vs Everton: Five reasons why it was the most exciting game of the season so far

2) Jenkinson replacing Sagna

Bacary Sagna and Kierran Gibbs have been standout performers for Arsenal this season handing out increasingly consistent displays. Sagna’s crossing ability in particular has been used to a great deal by Wenger giving Arsenal’s forward line an added dimension.

Although, Carl Jenkinson was solid defensively, his offensive contribution was next to nothing. Arsenal lack a genuinely good crosser without Sagna and this weakness clearly showed through Arsenal’s one dimensional play. With no natural wide men in the starting 11, effectively utilizing width was an important factor. It was only until the introduction of Theo Walcott did Arsenal add the cutting edge.