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5 Talking Points From Arsenal’s Win Against Newcastle United: John Terry Was Absolutely Right

  1. Hector Bellerin needs rest and a real test

Hector Bellerin

The Spanish right-back used to be as vibrant as anyone, who clinches the MOTM award in a game he features, but lately looks worn out. Against the Magpies, akin to the rest of the squad, he struggled going forward and also had a tough time dealing with Ayoze Perez.

For someone who used to earn plaudits for his lethality in the opponent’s half, he now runs straight into defenders and mispasses more often than he is expected to. With Mathieu Debuchy seemingly not willing to lock horns with him for a starting berth, he does not feel the urge to perform at his best every time he is thrown onto the pitch.

  1. Aaron Ramsey needs Francis Coquelin back more than Arsenal

Aaron Ramsey

The former Cardiff City midfielder has often been censured for his lack of positional awareness, but his timely runs to score goals are often overlooked. However, without Francis Coquelin on the pitch, he should realise the necessity to sit back. Arsenal were exposed in the middle of the park with him trying to make things tick offensively, forgetting the need for acting as a shield to the back four.