3) Kiwior Brings Calm To Proceedings
While some supporters have been questioning why the Polish international wasn’t brought into the starting lineup earlier, you have to understand that Arteta was reluctant to have two left-footed centre-backs.
It does impact how Arsenal use possession and Bukayo Saka’s performances in recent games have been affected as a result, but selecting Kiwior was the right decision from a defensive point of view.
Newcastle is a difficult place to go even for the most experienced of defenders, but Kiwior was more than up to the task, bringing a sense of stability and calmness to the backline which has been absent since William Saliba’s injury.
