Prior to the match, with the state of our squad (injuries and new players not being ready or available), like a lot on the Caf, I expected us to lose and possibly worst, be humiliated if Arsenal turned it on.
So, even if the nature of the defeat was gutting and the score line flattering for them, on balance I’m encouraged by our overall performance, in the circumstances.
Trouble is, we’re going to be without so many players for the next few league games and even with injured players gradually coming back, the squad is going to be a bit thin in some areas.
Worryingly, Casemiro still looked tired and leggy from the middle of the first half though.
He looked shot in the final 20 minutes of the 2nd half.
Thankfully Eriksen put in a good shift (apart from the 1st Arsenal goal), but he tired and faded in the final quarter too.
The sooner we get that CM reinforced, the better.