Got away with one last night from what I saw

[7sisters]

We weren't great but that is inevitable given the changes. Smith Rowe looked ok, Kiwior and Jorginho were excellent.

Havertz seems to be getting worse. He is mastering the art of being quietly ineffective. Every pass is a tiny bit off or timed slightly wrong. At the moment, he looks like he doesn't want to be on the pitch. He'll get better but I don't think it is going to happen quickly.

I thought Ramsdale was trying to be a bit too clever at times with his feet, as though he is looking to prove something. He doesn't need to do that.

Difficult for Havertz. He’s becoming our own, Harry Maguire. It’s a real test of anyone’s character to shrug that off. The contrast with Rice couldn’t be more pronounced. The price tag was, quite frankly, ridiculous given his track record at Chelsea.

[Peter]

Difficult for Havertz. He’s becoming our own, Harry Maguire. It’s a real test of anyone’s character to shrug that off. The contrast with Rice couldn’t be more pronounced. The price tag was, quite frankly, ridiculous given his track record at Chelsea.

He's trying to settle into a new role at a new club while hopelessly low on confidence. He will improve.

I am still not totally convinced that Arteta knows how to build his new midfield. I wouldn't mind seeing Rice alongside Jorginho.

[PSRB]

He's trying to settle into a new role at a new club while hopelessly low on confidence. He will improve.

I am still not totally convinced that Arteta knows how to build his new midfield. I wouldn't mind seeing Rice alongside Jorginho.

I'd like Partey back

[Peter]

I'd like Partey back

I think Partey and Rice could work really well. I was also pleased to see Mo back. I have always had a soft spot for him

[PSRB]

I think Partey and Rice could work really well. I was also pleased to see Mo back. I have always had a soft spot for him

Always comes across as a decent chap, never moans, solid back up

[Peter]

Always comes across as a decent chap, never moans, solid back up

Solid. Calm. Almost always in the right place. There are worse qualities in a midfielder.