As Serge Canos and Christian Nogard scored an unforgettable victory in West London, Brentford announced their arrival in the top league in a stylish way.
The subpar Gunners team lacking captain Pierre Emmerich Aubameyang and forward Alexander Lacazette deservedly defeated in the season’s opener.
This is a Gunners team much colder than the head coach Mikel Arteta envisioned at the beginning of the season, but Kanos defeated Bernd at the near post in the first half. Leno, then Christian Nogard completed Arsenal’s long-range defense to ensure points.
After Nogard received the ball, Sky Sports commentator Carragher expressed his dissatisfaction: “How would you describe Arsenal’s defense here?
“It’s just Arsenal. Weak and bullied. It’s men against boys.
“The new season, the same old story.”
Arteta said of his team’s performance: “I am disappointed. We met a good opponent at the beginning of the season.
“I don’t think we deserve anything different. They score long throws and we don’t have enough presence in the penalty area.”
Supplementary report of PA.
