There was good and bad from Arsenal tonight as we beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park on Thursday night.
It should have been more comfortable, but defensive issues raised their ugly head again, until two goals from Alexis ensured the win.
Here are the on the whistle thoughts of James from @gunnerblog
I’m not quite sure why James and the blog are so reluctant and hesitant on Jack. I can understand the caution due to the overhype, as it does seem many fans are just jumping on hi, because he’s Jack, but there is reasons to be excited about him. It almost feels like everyone’s forgotten just how promising he was as a 16 year old. Also, there does appear to be an under appreciation for particular intangible qualities such as “heart, will and leadership”. Maybe it’s to distance away from the typical british love of all things “grit n ‘eart” over… Read more »
Said quite categorically – and more than once – that we should be tying Wilshere down to a new deal. He’s done all that was asked of him.