ICC 2018, Chelsea vs Arsenal: 5 Talking Points

Arsenal prevailed over their bitter rivals in the end
Arsenal prevailed over their bitter rivals in the end

#3 Matteo Guendouzi has plenty to offer to Arsenal

Guendouzi impressed for Arsenal in midfield
Guendouzi impressed for Arsenal in midfield

Matteo Guendouzi, who joined Arsenal from FC Lorient this summer, impressed yet again in midfield and lasted the full ninety minutes against Chelsea.

The 19-year-old showed maturity beyond his age from a deeper role in midfield when he dropped back into the middle of the two centre-halves and was also quick to turn defence into attack whenever he sensed an opportunity to hit back at Chelsea.

Guendouzi was quite easily one of Arsenal's best players on the night, if not the best, and impressed with his impeccable reading of the game and ability to shift play to either flanks with his immaculate range of passing.

However, he is still far from a finished product ready to tear down the Premier League and will have to work extensively on his strength to hold on to the ball if he is to survive the tenacity of the game in England.

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