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It’s the day\u00a0after the Community Shield and you can still tell that Arsenal fans are still happy about the win over Chelsea.<\/p>\n

In fact, they are very happy that Arsene Wenger managed to pick a win over Jose Mourinho.<\/p>\n

I got the chance to see the game in person at Wembley and I picked up a few things.<\/p>\n

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CHELSEA’S LOSS OF CECH IS ARSENAL’S GAIN<\/strong>
\nTeams exchange players all the time but the greatest crime is that you strengthen your opponent ahead of a season.<\/p>\n

Chelsea may say that Cech was rated number two at Stamford Bridge but he is number one to a lot of people and among them is Arsenal and it showed. He was reliable when really needed and he showed the maturity Szczesny lacked and the familiarity of the language that is yet too come to Ospina even though his quality is right up there.<\/p>\n

Two very important ticks checked for Arsenal ahead of a season that will demand a lot from them.<\/p>\n

I do not know if Arsenal will win the Premier League title this season but they have acquired a tool that will have a very significant in their pursuit. Cexh will be the difference between zero point, 1 point and all three.<\/p>\n

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ARSENAL NEED MORE POWER UPFRONT<\/strong>
\nArsenal has Cech in post but they need to check their forward line too.<\/p>\n

It lacks the power,punch and oomph that that can leave defences always troubled.<\/p>\n

They have Sanchez,yes I know and the smooth Giroud on the roster but that’s it really. No one to turn to when Sanchez wants to create and Giroud is not around or is having a bad game.<\/p>\n

Some may ask: “Nathan,what about Walcott?” He is around tol but without his pace and the available latitude to run and shoot,he will not add a lot.<\/p>\n

Arsenal need another forward. The papers say Benzema. He would like quick nature of the Gunners’ play plus he will have Sanchez,Ozil and Cazorla to set him up.<\/p>\n

But my issue with Benzema is that he lacks the bullying edge. Maybe Arsenal could have pushed for Benteke.<\/p>\n

Whatever it is,the Gunners need to get one more forward. He could the 15 to 0 goals that brings the title.<\/p>\n

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MOURINHO IS A BAD LOSER<\/strong>
\nWe all hate losing. It’s part of human nature. Even the most diplomatic of people who will be decorous and speak of their opponent’s quality do so dislike the taste of defeat.<\/p>\n

I will not go against Jose Mourinho for not being happy with a defeat to Arsenal.<\/p>\n

What gets me a little surprised is how he accuses Arsenal of not opening up.<\/p>\n

Wow!!!!!<\/p>\n

That’s interesting especially from a manager whose entire career has been premised on solid defence.<\/p>\n

I have not heard anywhere that defending is a bad thing so Arsenal had the right to stop the Blues from scoring. Is that not part of football?<\/p>\n

Jose Mourinho has to find new ways of creating goals against every type of defence. He has some top creative brains in Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas.<\/p>\n

That should be his focus.<\/p>\n

PS: The experience of seeing a match at Wembley was magical. I even think it was almost holy.<\/p>\n

That’s something I prescribe to everyone who gets the chance to.<\/p>\n

By: Nathan Qauo\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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