Arsenal were able to inhale the sweet taste of a late victory thanks to the inspirational force of Lucas Torreira. The waspish presence, who has breathed such life into Arsenal’s midfield, was the difference – breaking a tight, tense deadlock with an overhead kick. Huddersfield’s unrelenting efforts meant Arsenal needed to extend themselves, to persevere, to keep plugging away to prise all three points out of this game.
The last time these two teams met was an occasion that marked the final curtain coming down on the Arsène Wenger era. Since then, Unai Emery has proved himself a man unafraid to reshape the team, as he did again here, and eager to recharge the energy levels. In the seven minutes of stoppage time, he was so engrossed in proceedings he wandered all the way across into David Wagner’s technical area to beckon Sead Kolasinac over for a quick instruction.
Written by Amy Lawrence at the Emirates Stadium
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/dec/08/arsenal-huddersfield-premier-league-match-report under the title “Lucas Torreira’s stunning bicycle kick sees Arsenal edge Huddersfield”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
