I don't appreciate the players being booed off but I can understand the fans frustration. Perhaps more games in pre-season against top level opposition will enable the players to get themselves back up to the standard they need for the return of the Premier League.
Of course it's pre-season and there were some positives from the Napoli match I watched, but they will need to improve quickly for when they take on Manchester City next weekend, and for when the season starts in under two weeks.
For all of Jenkinson's improvements last year it was he who slipped up in allowing Napoli to take an early lead, misjudging his header and spacial awareness. Ramsey looked sluggish, as per, while there appeared to be a lack of urgency breaking forward. Willshere looked to be the creative spark but he soon began to struggle understandably while Rosicky looked in fine form and Koscielny was a rock at the back.
I didn't get to see Yaya Sanogo who got his chance against Galatasary but I've heard some good reports as he made his first appearance for the team on Sunday. He'll be contending with Giroud for the position up-front who continued to both frustrate and give us something cheer about. I never thought I'd see him score an overhead kick!
Credit goes to Arsenal for fighting back from 2-0 down at half time against Napoli but they can't continue to let themselves get into those positions. Furthermore, they can't let teams turn a game in the final moments as Drogba proved against them yet again on Sunday as they lost 2-1.
Arsenal play Man City next weekend before their season kicks off against Aston Villa. A lot clearly needs to be worked on and many fans are calling for money to be spent. At least, however, they go into a new season without losing any key players.
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| Man-of-the-match Koscielny in action |
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