Arsenal came back from a goal down to snatch a 2-1 win over Southampton at the Emirates thanks to a brilliant display from Santi Cazorla.
There was a sense of anticipation surrounding Emirates as both the new arrivals from Spain – Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez – were thrown straight into the starting lineup by Arsene Wenger. Arsenal fell behind early due to an unfortunate goal resulting from Dusan Tadic’s free kick, which was ultimately ruled as an own-goal credited to Petr Cech.
Arsenal, though, dug deep and rode on the back of an in-form Santi Cazorla, completing a comeback to register a 2-1 win over the Saints.
Arsenal fans went gaga over Cazorla, Mustafi and Koscielny’s performance after the victory.
IMO Santi Cazorla is a PL trophy away from having a statue at the Emirates…
— IslingtonGoonerAFC (@Born_a_gooner) September 10, 2016
Koscielny, Cazorla and Mustafi were all excellent today. Still can’t believe koscielny whipped out an overhead kick LOOOL what a player
— Rahul (@rahuliole) September 10, 2016
What a game! Great atmosphere!! OHHH SANTI CAZORLA
— #YaGunnersYa (@MajesticMesut11) September 10, 2016
The bottle on Santi Cazorla to go down the middle from a pen in the 94th minute ??
— James ? (@JAHollands) September 10, 2016
OOOOOOOOOOH SANTI CAZORLA.
— Invincible (@UnrealMonrealFC) September 10, 2016
Mustafi looks to be a legend for Arsenal. What a defender
— Amar〽️ (@amarAFC_10) September 10, 2016
@wjturner80 Was impressed with Mustafi and Kos combo looks solid
— Brent Lyons (@BPLyons11) September 10, 2016
Can we just leave the captain band with Koscielny .. Seriously.
— Lord Damian (@TheBlvckDain) September 10, 2016
Honestly can we stop the whole Koscielny isn’t the CB best in the league. @rioferdy5 has been saying it longer than most. fair play to him.
— Atom & Humber Fan (@FreddieLawKeen) September 10, 2016
Koscielny is the best CB in Europe by the way.
— Rahul (@rahuliole) September 10, 2016
The love,commitment and passion Koscielny has shown for the Arsenal in recent years is second to none.
— The Höly Cannön (@_Tahsein_) September 10, 2016
Despite the win, the referee’s decision to award Arsenal a penalty in the 94th minute, which ultimately turned out to be the winner for Wenger’s side was questioned by pundits and fans alike on Twitter. The fans also did not spare the performance of striker Lucas Perez as the Spaniard was found missing on the pitch for most part of the 90 minutes and was rather unconvincing on his debut.
Lucas Perez didn’t impress me, didn’t have a lot of service but he just looks bang average. Giroud done more in the time he came on
— Olly (@AdebayorEsque) September 10, 2016
Lucas Perez another fraud.
— SIRE® (@Sir3_) September 10, 2016
‘He’s the Spanish Francis Jeffers!’ Arsenal fans not impressed with Lucas Perez’s debut pic.twitter.com/hUtDehFiRS
— Rubab Miswar (@rubab_miswar) September 10, 2016
Lucas Perez, nt impressive. I know it’s jst one game bt he nids to step up quick.
— Dokta Cleavon (@Cleavon87) September 10, 2016
While one particular fan summarised his verdict on a few Arsenal players on the match.
Perez: Patience
Ozil: Disappeared
Ox: Should ONLY b used as a sub
Santi: Sensational
Theo: Bad
Coq: BLOCK
Mustafi: Cool
Kos: MOTM
Team: 3pts— Oh to be a Gooner!! (@jaayjaey) September 10, 2016
It looks like Arsenal fans are loving the addition of Shkodran Mustafi while Lucas Perez would need some time before adjusting to the rigors of the Premier League.
