βΉ FT: πππππππ 2-3 ππππππππππ (4-3 PENS)
Defeat for Mikel Artetaβs side at the Emirates, but plenty of positives to take:
β Midfield trio of ΓDEGAARD, RICE & ZUBIMENDI looked excellent together.
β DOWMAN electric off the bench again.
β Impressive displays from NΓRGAARD, NWANERI and several subs.
β‘ GyΓΆkeres blanked but showed his danger.
β οΈ Defence a little shaky with rotations.
π΄ Penalty Shootout:
β’ Villarreal scored first.
β’ ΓDEGAARD β and RICE β .
β’ Kepa SAVED Suarez β.
β’ Merino β wide.
β’ Zinchenko β .
β’ Villarreal β hit the bar, chance to winβ¦ Gabriel β denied.
β’ Sudden death: Madueke β misses.
π¬ ONE THING IS CERTAIN: This team will be much better when the season starts. Donβt get carried away by the last two games β when it matters, we go with our strongest XI. π΄βͺοΈ
Weβre blessed to have Zubimendi π