A point is a point. Arsenal fans will feel like they deserved nothing from the match against Wolves.
It looked certain that Arsenal would lose their unbeaten streak, but instead, they extended it to 15 matches. It wasn’t in the best manner, of course, as it was a scrappy equalising goal which caught Wolves by surprise.
The visitors scored early, a gift by Granit Xhaka. The Swiss international has been in fine form this season, but it was a misjudged error which gave Wolves the upper hand. They took advantage of it too, as right after this goal their intentions were set. They defended in numbers throughout the rest of the match, angering the Arsenal forwards.
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Once again, it took a substitute to come up with a goal for Arsenal. Henrikh Mkhitaryan played a cross into the box, but it hit nobody and left Rui Patricio with nothing to do. It was a scrappy, perhaps undeserved goal, but Unai Emery will have no complaints.
A standout performer was Bernd Leno. He made a number of saves to keep the Gunners in the game. Although a point is not worthy of celebration, it could have been zero had it not been for Leno between the sticks. On a bad day for his side, he will go home with his head held high.
A notable moment was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s late miss. It could have been the equaliser, and it would have been easier to score than miss, but instead, his shot hit the post.
Obviously, as this point is the definition of undeserved, rival fans wouldn’t have been happy. As reactionary as Premier League fans are, there was bound to be plenty of drama. If bitter, reactionary fans are what you’re looking for, then look no further than Twitter…
Liverpool fans haven’t got over Lacazette’s late equaliser.
Arsenal’s last 10 in Premier League
— Nathan Judah (@NathanJudah) November 11, 2018
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Wolves vs the big boys:
Wolves 1 Man City 1
Man Utd 1 Wolves 1
Arsenal 1 Wolves 1
Bring on Chelski 👊
Don’t be sad, be proud!
What a time to be a wolf!! 💪#wwfc
We should be talking about Wolves a lot more.
Bernd Leno has saved Arsenal more than once tonight. Incredible goalkeeper and signing
— Don Draper (@arsenalbarclays) November 11, 2018
It was a fine display from the German, rightly recognised.
It has been worse in other seasons.
10 points above United
— J (@JurgenPressed) November 11, 2018
6 points above Arsenal
Mind the gap.
Its been a good day for Liverpool.
Today showed what a lot of Arsenal matches this season haven't; you can't score all the chances you get every week.
— Oscar (@Reunewal) November 11, 2018
The strikers weren’t on top of their games tonight.
Arsenal & Chelsea both dropping points. Happy Sunday. #coys
— Noz Ahmed (@NozAhmed) November 11, 2018
There’s mixed feelings throughout London.
Kolasinac looked out of place throughout the match, not for the first time either.
Arsenal drawing made this day less disappointing
— Jamie (@JamieCFC98) November 11, 2018
Chelsea can always rely on Arsenal to cheer them up.
What did you make of Arsenal’s display against Wolves?