‘Simply superb’, ‘Top class’: Some Chelsea fans praise £58,000-a-wk star’s display at Arsenal – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Some Chelsea fans on Twitter heaped praise on Reece James after his sublime showing against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
The England international started in the right wing-back position against the Gunners, and he was a constant threat with regular runs behind Kieran Tierney.
With the limited support from Bukayo Saka, Tierney was outnumbered by Mason Mount and James, and the latter made the most of the space afforded to him.
He sent the cross for Romelu Lukaku’s goal on his second debut in the 15th minute. In the 35th minute, he bagged a goal of his own with a strong finish.
Lukaku was adjudged the man of the match on his Blues return, but James had an equally impressive outing at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
He attempted four shots, four long balls and nine crosses. He also delivered four key passes while being solid at the back with three tackles.
Some Chelsea fans were delighted with his efforts. Here are a few reactions on Twitter.
@ChelseaFC Reece James was the man of the match for me tho, he was excellent all through
— Akinnawo Oluwatosin Christian
(@iam_khrizz) August 22, 2021
Reece James vs Arsenal
1 goal
1 assist
52 passes
92% pass accuracy
4 key passes
1 big chance created
3 tackles won
1 interception
1 clearance
1 aerial wonSimply superb.#ARSCHE #CFC #Chelsea #ReeceJames #James @reecejames_24 pic.twitter.com/zqmuf1cQnK
— The Capital Blues★★ – Official Chelsea Delhi (@TheCapitalBlues) August 22, 2021
Reece James vs Arsenal:
Goals: 1
Assists: 1
Passing accuracy: 93%
Key passes: 4
Crosses: 9Top class performance
pic.twitter.com/OYO7vZvmbU
— ¹⁹ (@MountProp_) August 22, 2021
Lukaku was class but Reece James gotta be that guy for me
— SKDatz
Reece James’ finish for our 2nd Goal was top class, composed and a great finish!
— C A R E F R E E (@CarefreeEdition) August 22, 2021
James created several chances for his teammates last season, but he was often left disappointed with the lack of finishing in the box.
The £58,000-per-week star is likely to benefit from Lukaku’s arrival. The Belgian was a menace to the Gunners backline and was unlucky to score just once.
Lukaku linked up splendidly with James and Mount. The former benefited with the double up on Tierney. He was afforded plenty of space to deliver crosses.
The Blues are currently second in the league standings, just goal difference behind Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, who they face on the road this weekend.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com and Whoscored.com
Read: Manchester United fans react to David de Gea’s performance at Southampton.
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Author:Sri Aswin