Arsenal defender caused worry despite ending with a clean sheet.
After a terrific performance against Chelsea a week ago, Shkodran Mustafi delivered a dud in Arsenal’s win over West Bromwich Albion.
While the Gunners kept a second successive Premier League clean sheet, it came despite Mustafi’s performance rather than thanks to it.
The centre-back was fortunate not to concede a penalty after a poor challenge on Baggies striker Jay Rodriguez.
His defending at Arsenal fans comparing him to a Liverpool defender, referencing the Reds’ poor record at the back this season.
Mustafi is capable of better than he showed at The Emirates last night and against a better opponent his performance would have been taken advantage of.
The German international did not make a single successful tackle during the 2-0 win, despite featuring for all 90 minutes.
Mustafi had been linked with deadline day move to Inter Milan, The Sun reported, and Arsenal fans were glad to keep him.
A few more performances like last night and he might be getting pushed towards the exit door.
Here is a look at how Arsenal fans reacted on Twitter to Mustafi’s performance…
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