Arsenal won their second Premier League victory after beating Cardiff City at the Cardiff Stadium 3-2 on Sunday (2/9). Arsenal’s Unai Emery appeared to offensive since the early minutes. The North London team managed to lead when the game had run 11 minutes.
A Shkodran Mustafi header welcomes corner ball from Granit Xhaka is unable to stem Cardiff’s defense and goalkeeper Neil Etheridge.
Starting from the fault of Cardiff defender Sean Morisson who was unable to throw the ball perfectly following the opportunity of Hector Bellerin. Morisson failed to throw the ball until Arsenal got a corner kick which led to Mustafi’s goal.
Amid the dominance of Arsenal game, Cardiff is still able to provide a threat. The result during the first half of injury time runs three minutes the host successfully equalizes through Victor Camarasa.
Receiving Joe Bennett’s cross, Camarasa successfully controlled the ball after escaping from Nacho Monreal escort. Camarasa’s right-footed kick managed to thrill Arsenal goalkeeper who was escorted by Petr Cech. 1-1 score lasts until the end of the first round.
Arsenal took the lead again in the 62nd minute. This time it was Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang who succeeded in registering his name on the scoreboard. Sweet combination between Mesut Oezil and Alexandre Lacazette is maximum completed by Aubameyang. Arsenal winning 2-1.
Unfortunately, Arsenal’s superiority did not last long. Danny Ward’s free kick in the 71st minute successfully thrilled goalkeeper Petr Cech to equalize 2-2.
However, the Gunners who appeared more dominant managed to lead back. A breakthrough bait Lucas Torreira was able to maximize Lacazette to score in the 81st minute with a shot to the left corner of the goal.
Lacazette’s goal ended in this match while ensuring Arsenal’s 3-2 victory. This became the second victory of Arsenal who had reaped defeat in the first two games.
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette asked coach Unai Emery to always put him in the starter team.
“For me, starting well is important. I want to show the coach that I can be a top player, I think I have shown it and I’m happy,” Alexandre Lacazette told Sky Sports on Monday.
Emery also admitted that he was satisfied with Lacazette’s performance.
“I am very happy,” Emery said.
“I talked to him because I had known him since at Lyon. I knew he had a great capacity to score goals from the penalty box and when the team gave the right options,” he added.
The French striker contributed one of three goals scored by Arsenal in the 81st minute.
The composition of Cardiff vs Arsenal players:
Cardiff City: Neil Etheridge; Joe Bennett, Sol Bamba, Sean Morrison, Bruno Ecuele Manga; Joe Ralls, Victor Camarasa, Harry Arter; Danny Ward, Bobby Reid, Junior Hoilett.
Arsenal: Petr Cech; Hector Bellerin, Shkodran Mustafi, Sokratis, Nacho Monreal; Matteo Guendouzi, Granit Xhaka; Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Oezil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang; Alexandre Lacazette.
