KOMPANY REFLECTS ON ARSENAL RESULT

Clarets boss reviews Gunners defeat

Manager Vincent Kompany says it was a ‘very disciplined and mature’ performance from his side at the Emirates but acknowledges the disappointment of suffering defeat and the goals conceded.

Arsenal took the lead through Leandro Trossard’s 45th minute goal but the Clarets responded in fine fashion and pulled the scores level through Josh Brownhill’s second goal of the season. William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko then both got on the scoresheet to put the game out of reach.

Speaking post-match in London, Kompany admits he knew the test his side were going to come up against but wants his team to take the positives and moments from the performance into the upcoming fixtures.

The Burnley boss said: “I think we knew we were going to face one of the best teams in England and in every phase of play, it’s a team that tests you.

“They test you when you have the ball, they test you when they have the ball and obviously as the narrative will be from this game is that they test you, even from set plays, they test in every way.

“For us, we have to look back at this game and take away the moments and momentum. I thought in most phases we were able to take momentum from it and

“It was a very disciplined and mature performance I would say but obviously there’s the disappointment of the timing of goals and way we conceded.”

Kompany added: “Even against a top side, I think it’s something that will make us even sharper, even more aware of the threat of the level of this league. I have to give credit to Arsenal as well, it’s not a coincidence

The Clarets boss says although his side were ‘tested’ in every way possible and it can benefit his side, Kompany admits a big part of today’s defeat was cost by Arsenal’s impressive set-plays.

“These teams that have high possession and play around your box, they create set pieces because of it, dangerous set plays too.

“You have to deal with them but it’s one of the best teams in the league at doing that. Let’s not forget they are the best team on set plays I think.

“They keep testing you. If it’s not through the middle or through the shots they have on target, it’s through set plays. The best will test you in every way and for us it’s just a reminder of staying sharp and alive on everything.”

“These types of games, you need a little bit of luck and something to go for you and that’s a shame, because I thought that moment was the red card in the last 10 minutes.

“Sometimes that’s enough if you’re 2-1 down or it’s equal. All of a sudden there’s a little bit more in the game.

“You need to be perfect in everything you do. We were perfect in most things but obviously set plays is a big part of it and today it’s cost us against a very good side.”