HIGHLIGHTS | Hibernian vs Arsenal (2-1) | Pre-season friendly | Smith Rowe scores

Emile Smith Rowe was on target on Tuesday evening as we were beaten by Hibernian at Easter Road in our first game of pre-season.

With much of the focus on fitness and combination play, we started brightly enough and had a golden chance when Eddie Nketiah raced clean through on goal – only for the striker to shoot wide.

Reiss Nelson soon tested former Gunner Matt Macey with a firm strike as we forced the home side back, and from the resulting corner Nketiah sent a glancing header wide.

But out of nowhere, we gifted the Scottish side the lead when Arthur Okonkwo failed to deal with a tricky backpass from Cedric, and Martin Boyle had the simple task of collecting the loose ball and rolling it in from close range.

We fashioned a decent chance for an equaliser when a deep ball to the back post was headed back across goal by Sead Kolasinac, but Nelson’s goalbound shot hit Nketiah and deflected away.

Okonkwo soon made a sharp save to push away Stephen Bradley’s shot, before the Hibs striker hit the post moments later before the half-time break.

Mikel Arteta made seven changes at the interval, and one of them – Nicolas Pepe – came close to an immediate impact as his goalbound free kick from the edge of the area was pushed over.

Pepe soon saw a shot deflected just wide, while Folarin Balogun had an effort saved as we stepped things up – before Thomas Partey struck the post with a superb long-range free kick.

But, just like the first half, we were hit by a suckerpunch when a deep corner swung in from the right was headed back across goal by Paul Hanlon, and Daniel Mackay headed in from close range to double the hosts’ lead.

We looked to have a way back into the game when Pepe was taken down in the area and a penalty was awarded, but the Ivorian’s spot kick was saved.

We got back into the match with seven minutes remaining when, at the end of an intricate passing move, Hector Bellerin picked out Smith Rowe at the back post and he fired in.

But there was to be no late equaliser but Arteta will have seen plenty to encourage him despite the result.

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100+ komentarze:

Philip Concannon:

Conceding comical goals, Eddie Nketiah missing a sitter, Willian chugging around pointlessly - Arsenal are back, baby!

Jawaad Saleem:

The sad part is, we actually had a lot of our starting 11 in this team..

IC7 says GLAZERS OUT:

I’m genuinely convinced Swaz Lynch would actually be Arsenal’s best on the ball player

Unbeaten 49:

After watching the brilliance of Italy for more than a month, Its so depressing to see arsenal play like this.

Evan Shute:

As a Tottenham fan, I’m proud of this score line

Lijah _300:

Looks like we are relying on the young boys again this season lads, its gonna be a long one🙏

KAUSHIK BHATTACHARYA:

Imagine arsenal getting relegated this season.

Corry Mainor:

For the first time since l fell in love with this team, l honestly don't care. Not even that l feel bad, it's like watching your ex and you don't even hate them anymore. You just don't care. Great job arsenal, great job

bris:

Was Hibernian a part of the Super League also 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Barney Exactly:

Good to see Arsenal with a couple of promising young goal keepers!

Andreas Noel:

4:25 Arsenal being Arsenal here
Miss a shot and then miss a penalty 👍🏻👏🏻

Elizeu Alfredo:

1:37 pure talent

bris:

Good luck with the relegation this season. Thanks Arteta

Mini Mead3:

Nice to see us start the way we finished last year. Looks like it’s going to be a long season.

goonervetle:

Welcome back everyone. Looking forward to a fantastic season once again. Am I gonna watch every game even if finish 8th or below? Yes. Do I trust the process? No.

IC7 says GLAZERS OUT:

Here’s your daily reminder that Arsenal were part of the European “Super” League

Harry Nielsen:

4:25 Jeez Lacazette that strike was sumn else

vutiya sesi:

I was having a good day then Arsenal decided to play a football match for no reason

Best Haji:

It's like he's warming up with us.🤣🤣

ifedi anyadubalu:

We couldn't beat this team. From what I've seen here, they didn't just get lucky with two goals, they actually played good football.

Karim Hussein:

Vintage Arsenal, don't ever change.

bris:

Arsenal is going to be so fun to watch this season. Arsenal insisting on keeping Arteta while he systematically proves he is incompetent gives me much joy. 😂

Juri YouTube:

Partey passing is amazing 🔥

Snow Storm:

I thought we would at least be able to get through pre-season without being memed. I guess I set my expectations wayyy too high

captain joker sparrow:

From invincibles to invisibles what a story

S MM:

Okonga - Our future impenetrable wall. Jokes aside cause we shouldn't meme they young guys; he's been great in the u-teams and Im sure he'll come up (edit typo)

Fun centre:

And I commit this club into God's hands.

D bags:

This is the arsenal we want to see lol

108 U 🟡:

“When Willian plays, there’s always a chance”

— every opponent playing Arsenal (probably)

Not Covfefe Kpop - 1k sub goal!:

Tell me I'm not crazy, and that Hibernian's second goal was clearly offside?

Random Empire:

Reiss Nelson plays so well, I hope Reiss, Balogun, Martineli will get game time ahead of Willian!

Raesyam:

How did we even lose this game. Omg. I can't imagine what's going to happen this season.

Pule Mothobi:

That goalkeeper will be special 🔥🔥

Connor:

Unlucky from keeper, nervousness can get the better of us all, one mistake doesn’t define a player.

Bianto Ngis:

Thank God Arsenal played a match this early now we can rest assured that we are still a mid table team 👍

George Omondi:

Man I thought I had to wait few more weeks to see Eddie and Willian faces again, but my word it has started..!!!!! Old nightmares.

LUIZ ADAME:

Looks like the same Arsenal. This club needs a new coach and new ownership.

1875 Hibernian fc:

GGTTH … pre season so means nothing but hopefully be a good Season from us this year!! Sunshine on leith 🍀⚽️ ☀️

ChrisMc0607:

Now that's the Arsenal we all know and love! 😂😂

Roshan Peter:

Lets just Trust The process,, In Arteta I Trust ❤️

Punyo Tadii:

What a great start from arsenal only 2 goals conceded. Can't wait to the season.

pdung17:

The 2nd goal was offside, GK stepped out of line when saving penalty, they obstructed a clear goal scoring opportunity... We lost today because of unlucky things, so its nothing wrong

charlie thompson:

Imagine being told u can pay £7.99 for the game when arsenal show the highlights a couple of hours later 😂

Caleb Powell:

The day Partey scores I will be pumped! Man only goes for bangers outside of the box

Sai:

I JUST CAME HERE TO SAY
"A MINUTE OF SILENCE FOR WILLIAN"😌💙

Iqbal Yanuar Ramadhan:

I always love arsenal. Especially the past season. Very amusing to see them play

RG:

This was genuinely like watching a charity match

North London's Most Red - Arsenal Podcast:

Definitely not the start to pre-season we wanted! 😅 let’s just blame it on a friendly for now! 🔴⚪️😩

Rennique Sings:

Shocking 😂 we had Pepe, laca, partay

Tom's Tuppence:

Smith Rowe is one of the only players in the arsenal squad that is actually good enough to play for arsenal

IHateEveryoneLots:

That keeper 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Duke of Kamulu:

Those first 20 minutes🤐I don't even know what I've seen🙌🏾

Robert:

Nketiah knocking 5m off his price with that display... get him to Palace ASAP

S🔘BAT CRiNGE:

Arsenal Goalkeeper Really deserves the Ballon D'or for this season! He looks Amazing and Good quality!

Yuichiro Iihama:

Reiss Nelson is amazing.

mark vega:

That keeper 😂😂😂

Neo Ren Jie:

I understand that it's only pre-season and results mean nothing, but the club should really focus on finding better opponents to get the players physically and mentally ready for the Scottish league.

Jack Stevenson:

As if we were a part of the Super League plans

Bluish _Correlation:

really need a backup goalkeeper for Leno for sure!

fadly achmad:

Thank you Arsenal for keeping the comedy inside a football... 😀

Avela Mthembu:

There is another day gunners, keep it up although it didn't come our way❤️⚽️

Noble Arch:

From this, safe to say Bellerin will be playing ahead of Cedric? One assist the goal while the other partly caused the concede goal.

Dimas Ario D:

Arteta said saliba needs more experience before get in reguler team, but i think arteta is the one who needs more experience managing arsenal...

IMR:

Arsenal may give me depression, but I still love this club!!

Joseph Lalduhsaka:

That keeper is the back up for leno... Omg

VN TECHY:

Bellerin is a great player. I want to see him this season. Don't leave

MAGIC KAITO 🃏🕊️:

Oww arsenal ....😔
From a team who wins championships and beat biggest teams to a team who doesn't know himself😞

Shawn SQ Zhang:

The only improvement I've seen from this team is Thomas Partey's shooting.

Eyram Lloyd:

Like how how how how how did Arsenal lose to a team I’ve never heard of ? 🤦🏻‍♂️

Sami:

Its pre-season, lets all calm down. That said, Eddie missing that sitter and GK error epitomizes Arsenal's lack of form.

Suracata Cham:

There’s no way I’ll blame the goalkeeper

Primetime:

Fair play to Hibs they look like a good team.

Cathal Brennan:

Dreadful result but If smith-Rowe can add goals to his game on a consistent basis he is going to be a massive player for us this season

Liam Powell:

Looks like we’re challenging for the league now, boys

Lil Monkey:

Great start to the pre-season. I hope we get Relegated this season. We don't deserve to be in the Prem with the way the Club is at the moment.

Muhammad Abid:

"Another season, another relegation battle..
Ha..ha.. releg-
(Win percentage: 12%)
-gation.."

Brick:

4:24 what a volley by lacazette

shashank gupta:

I thought this was some Arsenal D team or something until I heard the name “Willian”

José Manuel Vizcaino Mesén:

Buen partido mi hinbernian

จิรายุส จุลปานะ:

Eddie Nketiah missed a huge chance like this, he should been sold after all.

Victor Lima:

10 seconds in and Nketiah manages to bottle the easiest goal of his career

Raphael Jacob Panangian Sitompul 2055052:

wow, Partey actually was on target from a long shot... lost anyway

Random Empire:

We don't want new players we want a new manager!

foopyu nooui:

I’m genuinely convinced Swaz Lynch would actually be Arsenal’s best on the ball player

Stephen kitonga:

Man of the match Henry Daniel that's a pure talent

MR. bence:

That keeper😂

Viljar Byrkjeland:

Lord have mercy, we don’t need new players. We need Jesus Christ…….

11:

1st game of pre-season and I want the season to finish already.

Rabin Shrestha:

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life, for me
But it's the same Arsenal and I am feeling....... 😡😤🤨
Arsenal fans be strong because here we go

Akash:

The player to watch out this season is Pepe❤
Last year I said it's ESR😉

Rishabh Pat:

Same old story and the team is with full strength!!
I am sure, all those wood work will be converted to goals in the future!
One thing I want to see this season is to play Auba n Lacazette play together..... they are very lethal together in the box , have great understanding, compliment each other and covert all balls to goals.....
As an fan, I also expect Partey to launch his shots very often as his natural work rate is relatively less...and has lot of power in his shots....
Please give him more chances to launch his shots....he is capable of scoring goals out of the box and he should do that very often......
Eager to see them shine....! 👍
Our proven stars should not be shadowed by young stars.... 👍🙏
Come on Gooners... 👍

Antony:

Amazing that its pre season and I still think Arteta is useless

I’ll Speak:

Well done arsenal as we dont expect much anymore

oiuet souiu:

4:25 Jeez Lacazette that strike was sumn else

Will Anderson:

Aside from Hibs 2nd goal clearly offside and the goalkeeper off his line before the penalty save...that's a pretty poor showing from Arsenal who had a lot of their 1st team squad involved.

Logan Foster:

Here don't be giving that keeper hate the on in the 1st half it was his debut so he was probably a bit nervous and the saves he done was excellent and the 2nd mistake wasn't his fault it was a bad pass so plz don't give him hate

Kishan M:

Imagine telling then 3rd choice Matt Macey at Arsenal that his new team Hibernian will beat the club that deemed him surplus to requirements

Siddhesh Rane:

What a miss by Eddie, reminded me of lord bendtner 😂

ridwan kurniawan:

it's clear that it needs a leader!

EZAM AZMI:

Arteta masterclass