Community Shield: Aubameyang lives up to his rating, scores for Arsenal against Liverpool
Arsenal’s captain and talisman, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is on fire as he netted Arsenal’s first goal against Liverpool in the ongoing Community Shield final.
The Gabonese scored in the 12th minute to keep Arsenal in the right frame for the match.
A moment of magic from Aubameyang remains the difference so far. Liverpool started off sloppily, but grew into it as the half wore on.
Arsenal have been well organised and are a threat going forward with Bukayo Saka particularly impressive. Kieran Tierney has been getting forward well too. Liverpool might look to the likes of Naby Keita or Takumi Minamino to just add a bit of creativity to the midfield. They have the ability to break through the lines and unpick the opposition.
It has been a really good game. Liverpool have dominated possession without really creating any chances. Arsenal have looked good on the counter. Aubameyang has picked up where he left off at the end of last season, with a really good finish.
It is good from Arteta. Arsenal are deep so Salah and Mane can’t get into the pockets of space. When you have a front three like the Gunners they are dangerous.
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For the first time in a while, there is an air of optimism around Arsenal going into the new season.
Some of that is to do with the afterglow of a 14th FA Cup triumph, achieved at the expense of London rivals Chelsea.
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That, though, is only superficial; many are sensible enough to understand a trophy at the end of a disappointing league season only papers over cracks at best. No, the real source of excitement is the presence of Mikel Arteta at the helm and what that represents: a return to lofty standards, but also the sense of direction and deliberation he seems to exude.
The signing of Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes, which by all accounts is imminent, means the heart of the Gunners’ defence is sorted for many years to come.