Three things we learnt as Arsenal beat Swansea 3-2 at the Emirates

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Bob Bradley’s first game in charge offers hope for Swans

It may have been the American’s first game in charge, but Swansea looked a lot more motivated and confident than they had in recent times. The defending still looked questionable, with Walcott’s goals both caused through defenders not being able to clear their lines, but the desire to attack Arsenal was there to see.

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13 shots in all, creating nine opportunities, causing the Gunners all kinds of problems. This was an Arsenal side that had been consistent in its defending recently, and so for the Swans to score two offers much encouragement.

21 crosses, including seven take-ons, which tortured Nacho Monreal all afternoon looks to be the way that the side will create many chances going forward. The forms of Barrow and Sigurdsson in particular, will make Bob Bradley’s first few weeks in charge a lot more successful.