Premier League 2018/19: 3 Reasons why Arsenal drew 1-1 with Wolverhampton Wanderers

Modified Nov 12, 2018 10:02 GMT

Even though the Gunners have gone 16 matches unbeaten, it will be a matter of concern for Emery as to how Wolves were easily able to destroy their defence

#3 Arsenal’s constant failure to take the initiative

Lucas Torreira helps out the defence in most situations, but then the backline should be able to predict the counter attacks and be ready in the times of adversity

Barring the Liverpool match, the Gunners have started very slow in all other matches and most of the time they were trailing in the first half. It was the same case today too.

A pretty Arsenal like error gave Wolves the lead. But the error was self-inflicted by the Gunners as they were not pressing the Wolves defence and they allowed them to dictate terms.

Bernd Leno was tested so many times that we forgot which team was the home team and which was away.

It looks like the Gunners wait for an opposition goal to spring back to life. This type of waiting game can be dangerous against strong opponents and Emery has a lot of work to do on the training ground.

Lucas Torreira helps out the defence in most situations, but then the backline should be able to predict the counter attacks and be ready in the times of adversity.

Edited by Alan John