Arsenal vs Sunderland: Match Report

What started out with so much promise ended in quiet disappointment. Drawing Sunderland at home isn’t the ideal start to the season, but it’s by no means the beginning of the end. We have to remember that our players have had a very busy summer with the Euros, Olympics, flying all over the world for our tour and international friendlies. It’s no surprise that not everyone was as sharp as they would have liked to be. Despite it being a rather subdued performance, there are some positives to take from this rather uneventful match.
First thing’s first, our new boys. While Olivier Giroud and Podolski may have struggled slightly, both had bright spots in the cameos. Giroud showed intelligence in his movement, and a decent first touch and fine dribbling skills. His one clear cut chance of the m...