Arsenal will have some more difficult days before this season is over. Arsenal are proving they can break down any team tactically. The first goal is the most important but Kai Havertz's spontaneity - like his first-time pass to Gabriel Jesus for the offside chance - can make a difference for Viktor Gyokeres.
We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Sunderland.
Here are some of your comments:
Arsenal fans
Andrew: No nerves. Easy win. Three open-play goals. Lovely football. What will the next media narrative be? Haircuts unbefitting of champions? Havertz too strong a Scrabble word?
Richard: At the time it was needed the team and manager have answered their critics. Now is not the time to get carried away - take every game as it comes, block out the noise. Arsenal will have some more difficult days before this season is over. They are very unlikely to go from nothing since 2020 to a quadruple, but they compete on all fronts and that's something to enjoy. The team is playing how they have to, against opponents who play to avoid a battering. Lazy commentary about it being boring to watch is something to ignore. Arsenal are proving they can break down any team tactically. It's a masterclass in adaptation. Just be patient and enjoy it.
Tokunboh: Dominant victory! The first goal is the most important but Kai Havertz's spontaneity - like his first-time pass to Gabriel Jesus for the offside chance - can make a difference for Viktor Gyokeres. With 11 matches to go, being six points ahead and with just two of the current top 6 still to play, the omens look good for us.
Phill: Mikel Arteta's message has clearly reached the players and the fans. It is an enjoyable run we have started. It also shows the plan Mikel has had in mind since the summer, with his consistent talk of starters and finishers. Long may it continue.
Sunderland fans
Ginny: A positive performance despite the result. Sunderland matched Arsenal physically and were on the wrong end of numerous contentious decisions. Individual errors led to the first two goals, the second of which was very much against the run of play, and Sunderland were chasing the game at the time of the final goal. Arsenal were clinical - if Sunderland had a goal merchant like Gyokeres they may have given the Gunners a scare. Overall, lots of positive aspects to take into the next match.
Dave: We played like we could afford to lose but not lose heavily. A sensible if not exciting display where we needed to be clinical and have luck on our side to make it work. Nothing lost long-term - on to the next and concentrate on what's there to be won.
Malcolm: Harsh scoreline but defenders losing possession in our third cost us dearly. No-one stepping up into Granit Xhaka's shoes. Subs came on too late and the ref gave Brian Brobbey nowt.
David: The scoreline was a bit harsh and not a fair reflection of the game overall. If Regis le Bris can figure out how to get more bodies in and around man-mountain Brobbey it would help, but it is difficult to be too critical of a newly promoted side playing away against the impressive Premier League champions elect. Let's learn, take the positives and bounce back against the current champions under the lights on Wednesday. Haway The Lads.
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