🎙️ Arsenal Drop All 3 Points At Home Losing to West Ham 0-2 - Rip Roaring Reds | An Arsenal FC Podcast 🔴 In this episode, we dive deep into Arsenal's unexpected 0-2 loss to West Ham. Mikel Arteta's side unleashed an impressive 30 shots on Alphonse Areola's goal, but despite their offensive efforts, they couldn't break through. We analyse the match, questioning why the team, despite a strong defensive record (2nd overall for goals against), struggles to convert opportunities into goals. 🚀 The Gunners started the game with a blistering pace reminiscent of Liverpool, but the inability to capitalise on the momentum raises concerns. We explore the missed chances and the factors contributing to Arsenal's offensive woes. 🔄 VAR controversy rears its head again, as we discuss the contentious decision not to overturn a ball going out of play, ultimately leading to Souček's crucial goal. The impact of VAR on the game and its influence on outcomes is a hot topic of conversation. 🔄 Set pieces, a historical strength for Arsenal, were surprisingly underwhelming in this match. We break down the missed opportunities and ponder how a team with a good set piece record could falter so dramatically. ⚽️ The episode also addresses individual player performances, highlighting disappointing outings from Martinelli, Saka, Zinchenko, and Declan Rice. We examine what went wrong and discuss potential improvements for future matches. Join us as we dissect every aspect of Arsenal's performance, from offensive struggles to defensive strengths, and explore the lingering questions surrounding the team's consistency. Don't miss out on the in-depth analysis and passionate discussions in this episode of The Rip Roaring Reds - Subscribe now for more insightful football content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.