#3. Holding’s Leadership qualities
It was sure that Emery would be playing a second string team. But one man who has been a constant presence in all teams of Emery has been Rob Holding. He has kind of cemented one place at the center-back with his partners changing according to the importance of the match. He was seen shouting instructions at Jenkinson and Elneny.
Holding’s presence was reassuring for the Arsenal midfield to concentrate on attacking play as they can now trust Holding’s ability to lead the defense.
It looks like Holding will give a tough fight to both Mustafi and Sokratis for a starting place in the North London Derby on Sunday.
Holding has himself conveyed the excitement at facing one of the best Premier League strikers in Harry Kane who has an impressive record against the Gunners. Arsenal have been in need of a proper English defender ever since the retirement of Martin Keown and Holding seems to be the right investment on the part of the Gunners Board.