Three fine goals from Emile Smith Rowe, Nicolas Pepe and Willian saw us claim a 3-1 victory against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
After the disappointment of our European exit on Thursday night, Mikel Arteta’s side were expected to deliver a response here – and they did just that.
But it took some time to get going, and in fact it was the visitors who twice went closest in the early stages through the dangerous Matheus Pereira.
Gradually we began to assert our dominance, and when we upped the tempo the Baggies struggled to live with us – especially down our left flank, where Bukayo Saka took centre stage.
The England international was playing out of position at left back – not that you’d have known it – and on the half-hour mark it was no surprise that our opening goal was created by him.
After being played in by Willian following patient build-up play, Saka looked up and picked out the onrushing Smith Rowe, who had raced into the box and volleyed in on the run with his left foot.
It was a lovely strike, but there was even better to follow just five minutes later.
This time the goal stemmed from an attack up the right as Calum Chambers – enjoying another eye-catching display – fed Pepe, who cut inside and curled a sensational strike into the top-left hand corner.
It was a high-class goal, and no more than our dominance deserved – and we had further chances to add to our advantage before the break through Gabriel Martinelli, Chambers and Saka.
We continued to pile forward after the interval, with Pepe and Smith Rowe both testing Sam Johnstone early on, while a fine Saka cross not long afterwards just evaded Martinelli and Smith Rowe.
But out of the blue, the Baggies pulled one back when Pereira raced at the heart of our defence and fired a low shot beyond Bernd Leno and into the far corner.
The goal offered the visitors hope, and we had some nervy moments during the closing stages.
But in the 90th minute, Willian stepped up to curl a free kick into the top corner to wrap up the win, open his account for the club and relegate Sam Allardyce’s side in the process.
#arsenal #emilesmithrowe #nicolaspepe #willian #premierleague
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Miss Pepe in the squad
I like Willian
3-1?
The old arsenal could do better than that
I love arsenal
Wowww pepe wow fantastic he is absolutely genius ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
Jo
Arsenal vs Chelsea
PEPE goal remind me of ROBBEN
Lets goooooooo
commentators, ARSNL 3 – ASTON VILLA 2. Those are the kind of commentators i would listen day and night. Their voices express true passion and feelings about Arsenal players scoring goals. The current commentators sounds like lullaby songs.Just too booooooring
Go gunners
KO
Changing logo won't defeat city change owner .
willians goal???
God's time is always the best
Arsenal ?⚪?⚪ El mejor Equipo!!!
Mathues perriera, raphinha see you in copa america
William topao
Arsenal in blood even if things doesn't work has we want
Willian with right footed free kick keep it up
Finally smith rowe scores good sign for arsenal one of the best english young talent
Arsenal it is are strong team but the guy it can,nt short in the long ranger,
The goal anthem is like the tottneham one but in lower noise
Worst team ever . ?????????????????????????????
Arsenal fans should join man City ???
Worst team ever . Every fan should leave this club support . I was fan of arsenal but now I am fan of man City ?????
I have made that Pepe goal in FIFA many times with Pepe .
+62
Cieee tumben menang
2 nd commentator is a joke?
Só golaço ??❤️?
1:00 cuối cùng cx có bàn thắng thứ 5
Sướng nhá lên top 9
A great win by Arsenal
Mayor’s Congratulatory Poster
Niagara Mayor Jim Diodati’s poster honoring Falun Dafa Day
After the Niagara Falls City Council voted on April 20 to approve the flag ceremony, Mayor Jim Diodati honored it with a poster. He also posted the image online, inviting more people to visit the city.
Practitioner Zhang Pixing (left) coordinated the flag ceremony.
Niagara Falls is a world-renowned tourist destination, boasting tens of millions of visitors every year. Zhang Pixing, a Falun Dafa practitioner who coordinated the flag ceremony, said excitedly, “We are glad to be here to share the beauty of Falun Dafa so that more people can benefit from the practice. This includes people worldwide, including China, the birthplace of Falun Dafa.”
Over the next two weeks, more cities will have similar celebrations, either with flag ceremonies or bright lights at landmark buildings. “During this difficult time of the pandemic, we sincerely hope the health and spiritual benefits of Falun Dafa could benefit people of all backgrounds,” he said.
Two young practitioners at the flag ceremony
More practitioners at the flag ceremony
Although the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) began to persecute Falun Dafa in 1999, Zhang said the principles of the practice, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, have guided practitioners through the years and given them strength. “Today, we are happy to see many young practitioners. Also, practitioners from diverse backgrounds have joined the activity today,” he said. “It shows that the rain and storm of the past 22 years have in fact built up perseverance among practitioners, allowing the practice to flourish in the younger generation worldwide.”
Ngl
I searched arsenal
For roblox arsenal xd
This came….
How sad for West Bromwich Albion to lose to a team like arsenal
Sounds like nigel winterburn
Arsenal former left back
Under George Graham
Typical arsenal…..play hard when t doesn't mean a thing
Wait.. if the stadium almost empty, how do they put the supporters noises?
Does this Pepe goal win Puskas too?
Leno really seems like he hates a clean sheet.
Pepe??
WILIAN-Love!!!
Pepes shot felt like the old arsenal from the 2000s, we need more of those. I know Willian has brought little to this team this season but to see a smile on his face for the first time this season is a good thing, maybe this will help him next season.
Arteta go away