5 Things We've Learnt So Far

The premier league season is up and running. Arsenal have played one, won one after a hard-fought match against an organised Crystal Palace side.

Arsenal have also played in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier against Besiktas, drawing the game 0 - 0 in less than favourable conditions.

The Lovely Reds along with Italian journalist Giacomo Detomaso take a look at what we can learn from these early matches..

1. Maybe letting Fabregas go to Chelsea wasn't such a smart idea after all

With Ramsey out of the second qualifying leg and Ozil still not match sharp after a lengthy world Cup campaign, Fabregas would have been the perfect man to come in and lead our midfield.

As it stands he now looks like a member of a drug cartel playing under the tutelage of a man who bayed for his blood whilst at Arsenal.

2. Who needs Bacary Sagna when you've got Debuchy making the right back position his own

Many Gunners were sad to see Sagna go after many standout performances but Debuchy has come in and taken to Wenger's system like a duck to water. He looks calm, composed and potent going forward, everything Sagna had but younger, and with a much better haircut.

3. Calum Chambers has all the potential to be a future Arsenal and England stalwart

At £16m Chambers looks already to be one of the signings of the season. His performances belie his age and he has already worked out a good relationship with Koscielny. His ability to play right-back and his height (6ft 2) mean he could be a potential option at CDM if required. A modern versatile player.

4. Ramsey has picked up where he left off last season but he can't do it all on his own

The Welsh Jesus has scored in his last three competitive games in England (FA Cup final, Community Shield and Crystal Palace) bringing that electric form with him into the 2014/15 season. However he looks as though he desperately needs someone on his level alongside, hopefully the return of Ozil will bring just that.

5.  Sanchez still needs plenty of time to adjust

Some players just land with their feet running. Look at Torres for Liverpool, Ba for Newcastle, Tevez for West Ham. I don't think Sanchez is one of those players but strongly believe that when he adjusts to the league's brutal pace and improves his fitness he'll be devastating to the opposition.

Thanks to Giacomo Detomaso for help with this one! Italian Gunners and fans of Serie A, NBA & NFL follow Giacomo's brilliant blog

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