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1. 4-2 flattered Manchester City. Statistics showed we had nearly twice as many attempts on goal. We had 12 corners to City's 3. And we shaded possession as well.
2. However, City were clinical at a time when Arsenal were at their creative best, but defensively most fragile.
3. It was the most attacking display from our boys this season in terms of intent and style in the second half.
4. Makes you wonder how Arsenal can be so creative considering the lack of creativity in the first half.
5. The introduction of Rosicky sparked our resurgence. Within 30 seconds of coming on he had a shot on goal and won a corner. That is how to make an impact in terms of attack.
6. He should have started. If Wenger feels he can come as a substitute in a really demanding period of the game, he could and should have been in the first XI. It would have motivated the side right at the start.
7. Alex Song said he is the first defender when talking about his defensive duties. Makes it even more puzzling that he was taken off, especially as Denilson was already off.
8. Diaby is not a defensive player, if anything he should have made way instead of BOTH Denilson and Song.
9. He also doesn't give us that physical edge and looked a lost figure in midfield yesterday and I'm sorry but that is not good enough from Abou.
10. The more Arsene tries to make us look physical and mentally strong, the more he fails. A trio of Denilson, Diaby and Song is not going to dismantle sides.
11. RVP looked really up for it, his goal reminded me of the RVP of old. Capable of fantastic individual goals. More of the same please.
12. Technically we are the best team. Are we the best mentally? Two results in Manchester suggest we still have much to improve there.
13. Although crossing repeatedly when we had no target man? A Clear fail and the crossing wasn't impressive either. It isn't very Arsenal-like either.
14. Almunia was at fault of the first goal. His reaction was way too slow, it wasn't as if the header was smashed it at bullet speed.
15. He hasn't inspired much confidence this season and it is a concern now.
16. "Mindless and malicious". That was RVP's statement on Adebayor's tackle. You could say the same about his celebration. And to tell you the truth, I saw this before the game could even begin. That man is clearly not over Arsenal.
17. Ironically his efforts have probably converted some really stupid and ignorant fans all over the world into "Man City die-hards".
18. Biggest crowd at the Eastlands but at times the atmosphere was so flat. Prawn-brigade anyone?
19. The fact that City scored 3 of their goals on the counter even though they played at home, suggests to me that they still have a way to go.
And finally,
20. Though we have already lost two games, all is not lost. We drew 12 games last year. It just means we have to not draw as many this time. We can improve from those results definitely.
2. However, City were clinical at a time when Arsenal were at their creative best, but defensively most fragile.
3. It was the most attacking display from our boys this season in terms of intent and style in the second half.
4. Makes you wonder how Arsenal can be so creative considering the lack of creativity in the first half.
5. The introduction of Rosicky sparked our resurgence. Within 30 seconds of coming on he had a shot on goal and won a corner. That is how to make an impact in terms of attack.
6. He should have started. If Wenger feels he can come as a substitute in a really demanding period of the game, he could and should have been in the first XI. It would have motivated the side right at the start.
7. Alex Song said he is the first defender when talking about his defensive duties. Makes it even more puzzling that he was taken off, especially as Denilson was already off.
8. Diaby is not a defensive player, if anything he should have made way instead of BOTH Denilson and Song.
9. He also doesn't give us that physical edge and looked a lost figure in midfield yesterday and I'm sorry but that is not good enough from Abou.
10. The more Arsene tries to make us look physical and mentally strong, the more he fails. A trio of Denilson, Diaby and Song is not going to dismantle sides.
11. RVP looked really up for it, his goal reminded me of the RVP of old. Capable of fantastic individual goals. More of the same please.
12. Technically we are the best team. Are we the best mentally? Two results in Manchester suggest we still have much to improve there.
13. Although crossing repeatedly when we had no target man? A Clear fail and the crossing wasn't impressive either. It isn't very Arsenal-like either.
14. Almunia was at fault of the first goal. His reaction was way too slow, it wasn't as if the header was smashed it at bullet speed.
15. He hasn't inspired much confidence this season and it is a concern now.
16. "Mindless and malicious". That was RVP's statement on Adebayor's tackle. You could say the same about his celebration. And to tell you the truth, I saw this before the game could even begin. That man is clearly not over Arsenal.
17. Ironically his efforts have probably converted some really stupid and ignorant fans all over the world into "Man City die-hards".
18. Biggest crowd at the Eastlands but at times the atmosphere was so flat. Prawn-brigade anyone?
19. The fact that City scored 3 of their goals on the counter even though they played at home, suggests to me that they still have a way to go.
And finally,
20. Though we have already lost two games, all is not lost. We drew 12 games last year. It just means we have to not draw as many this time. We can improve from those results definitely.
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