Premier League, Wolves 3-1 Arsenal: 3 reasons why the Gunners fell apart and lost the game

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#2. Maitland-Niles and Mkhitaryan have a poor night

Jota and Spanish wing-back Jonny Otto gave a torrid time to the young Arsenal wing-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Maitland-Niles has looked composed throughout the season but we all know that right back or wing-back is not his natural position and he is bound to make some mistakes.

The fact that it was Mkhitaryan who was supposed to give Maitland-Niles the protection he needed and he himself had a bad day, meant that Arsenal were weak on their right side. And Wolves took advantage of this.

Mesut Ozil's future won't be at Arsenal is what many fans were thinking as Unai Emery initially had not given him more opportunities but looks like it will be Mkhitaryan who will be shown the door first come the summer transfer window. Mkhi was really ineffective with the ball and failed to help out the defence at crucial moments of the game. Maitland-Niles though seems to have a bright future once he is played in the right position.

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Edited by Aravind Suchindran
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